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Anger and frustration at jailing of 45 Hong Kong pro-democracy activists

A Hong Kong court sentenced dozens of leading pro-democracy figures to up to 10 years in prison in the single largest trial under a national security law that critics say has been used to all but ...

International outrage over sentencing of 45 pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong

Human rights groups concerned after handing down of sentences of up to 10 years. Governments and human rights groups have expressed concern and outrage at the sentencing of 45 pro-democracy ...

World - The Guardian - November 19

Hong Kong jails 45 democracy activists, sparking criticism

The democracy advocates were charged in Hong Kong under a Beijing-imposed national security law in 2021 for their involvement in an unofficial primary election to pick opposition candidates.

World - CBS News - November 19

Human rights activists face reprisals for opposing extractive industries, says report

Peace Brigades International calling for new act to force companies with links to UK to do due diligence . Human rights defenders have faced brutal reprisals for standing up to extractive ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

A transgender activist confronted Rep. Nancy Mace over anti-trans rhetoric

A prominent digital rights activist, who is transgender, confronted Rep. Nancy Mace at a public event Thursday.

Politics - NBC News - 4 days ago

How chef and activist Andrew Zimmern practices gratitude at the Thanksgiving table

Today in a special Thanksgiving edition of the Dish, Dana Jacobson sits down with chef, cookbook author and social activist Andrew Zimmern. He's made a name for himself with his activist persona ...

Biden must Trump-proof US democracy, activists say: ‘There is a sense of urgency’

President can secure civil liberties, accelerate spending on climate and healthcare, and spare death row prisoners. The skies above the White House were cold and grey. Joe Biden greeted the ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

Regulator Sues Anti-Police Activist Who Spent Charity Funds on Himself

Brandon Anderson, who used his nonprofit’s accounts to rent mansions and buy luxury clothes, was featured in a New York Times story in August.

Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Cambodian activists investigating illegal logging are freed from detention

A prominent Cambodian environmentalist and five others have been released a day after being detained while investigating illegal logging in a national park

World - ABC News - 2 days ago

Activists slam Biden for pardoning turkeys, not those on federal death row

Advocates against death penalty note president has spared no one from death row but it’s not too late to ‘cement legacy’. Advocates against the death penalty took aim with blistering irony at Joe ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

Meet One of Hong Kong’s Last Few Pro-Democracy Activists

For Chan Po-ying, a labor rights leader, life is one of constant police surveillance, even on hikes. But she finds solace from tiny gestures of support.

World - The New York Times - 13 hours ago

World's largest crocodile in captivity, Cassius, died in Australia

The world's largest crocodile in captivity, Cassius, died at a wildlife sanctuary in Australia.

England name unchanged XV to face Australia

England name an unchanged starting XV to face Australia in the Autumn Nations Series at Allianz Stadium on Saturday.

Australia plans world's first social media ban for under-16s

The government says it wants to mitigate the "harm" social media is inflicting on children.

After a 2,000-Mile Trip, a Penguin Finds Itself on an Australian Beach

“This is the furthest north I’ve heard of an emperor penguin,” an expert said.

World - The New York Times - November 8

A Lost Emperor Penguin Swam From Antarctica to Australia

World - Yahoo News - November 7

Way Off Course: Emperor Penguin Swims to Australia

World - Yahoo News - November 9

Australia beat England with last-gasp try

England's autumn campaign drifts further off track as Australia win a barnstormer of a game 42-37 thanks to a last-gasp try.

Can Australia make Cab Sav cool again?

Independent producers are making the best of a tricky situation and a traditional grape

Business - Financial Times - November 9

Rare emperor penguin found on a beach in Western Australia

An emperor penguin that was found on a remote Western Australian beach on Nov. 1 is now being cared for by a registered caregiver with the state's Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and ...

Williams out as Wales change four for Australia

Wales scrum-half Tomos Williams is ruled out of the Autumn Nations Series match against Australia on Sunday.

Australia beat Pakistan in shortened first Twenty20 international – as it happened

Glenn Maxwell hits 43 off 19 balls at the Gabba as Australia go 1-0 up in the T20I series. Hopefully the worst of the storms are passing to the north of the ground. We may be able to get a ...

World - The Guardian - November 14

Australia's Woolworths, Coles to defend lawsuit over discounts

World - Yahoo News - November 14

Australia drop Suaalii to bench for Wales Test

Australia drop new centre Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii to the replacements' bench for the Autumn Nations Series match against Wales in Cardiff on Sunday.

Australia beat Pakistan by 13 runs: second Twenty20 international – as it happened

A riotous opening partnership and Spencer Johnson’s maiden five-for gave Australia a series-clinching victory at the SCG. Haris Rauf comes into the attack. Short works him for two to bring up the ...

World - The Guardian - November 16

Wales suffer record loss in heavy Australia defeat

Wales sink to an all-time results low in their 143-year international rugby history with a heavy loss to Australia in Cardiff with Warren Gatland under pressure.

Australia power to seven-wicket win over Pakistan: third T20 international – live

Updates from the final game of the series at Bellerive Oval Any thoughts? Email or get in touch on X @Jimbo_Cricket 2nd over: Pakistan 18-1 (Babar 8, Haseebullah 1) Haseebullah Khan is ...

World - The Guardian - November 18

Australia's Sayona Mining to Buy America's Piedmont Lithium

Sayona Mining agreed to buy North Carolina-based Piedmont Lithium to create a top North American lithium producer that can better withstand swings in the fast-growing lithium market.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 19

U.S. to face Japan, Australia in SheBelieves Cup

The United States women's national team will host Japan, Australia and Colombia in the 2025 SheBelieves Cup, the U.S. Soccer Federation said.

Sports - ESPN - 6 days ago

Australia introduces bill to ban under-16s from social media

Technology companies face fines of up to $32.5mn for systemic breaches

World - Financial Times - 6 days ago

Fagerson to earn 50th Scotland cap against Australia

Matt Fagerson will earn his 50th cap in Scotland's final Autumn Nations Series match against Australia, with Jamie Ritchie also starting in the back row.

India maintain dominant position over Australia

India's openers ensure they maintain their dominant position against Australia with an unbroken century stand on day two of the first Test in Perth.

A nostalgic photographic road trip across Australia – in pictures

When photographer Trent Mitchell was on the road looking for surf all over Australia he’d throw a couple of rolls of film in the bag and snap pictures here and there. He focused on scenes that ...