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Africa: WRI Study Finds Climate Adaptation Investments Yield Massive Returns - Over $10 for Every $1 Spent
[WRI] Washington, D.C. -- As climate hazards like floods and wildfires intensify - and global financial resources grow tighter - a new study by World Resources Institute (WRI) presents powerful evidence that bolstering funding for adaptation and resilience is not only urgent but also one of the smartest development investments available today.
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:
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How AI Is changing journalism and why we must detect it early
Artificial intelligence is no longer just a buzzword floating around Silicon Valley โ itโs already reshaping journalism, including here in South Africa. From helping newsrooms automate headlines to generating full-length articles, AIโs influence is being felt in everything from productivity tools to editorial decisions. But with this powerful innovation comes a deeper responsibility: making sure [โฆ]
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:Coronial investigation into death of Kumanjayi White on hold during criminal investigation โ as it happened
This blog is now closedGreens warn super has become taxpayer-funded scheme for growing wealth, signalling tough line on negotiationsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastGreens to prioritise womenโs safety in next parliamentGreens leader Larissa Waters has announced the partyโs priorities in the next parliament, saying she will focus on womenโs safety and womenโs policy across health, housing and...
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:Lee Jae-myung takes the helm of a fractured and unmoored Korea
As Lee Jae-myung assumes South Koreaโs presidency after a decisive electoral victory, the left-leaning leader inherits not just a nation beset by economic distress and political fatigue but a region tilting precariously toward geostrategic recalibration. North Korea, often the most volatile player in this theater, has reason to quietly celebrate. For Pyongyang, the return of [โฆ] The post Lee Jae-myung takes the helm of...
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:Deadly mushroom lunch cook tells court she threw up toxic meal
Erin Patterson is accused of murdering three relatives and trying to kill another with poisonous fungi.
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:Greens warn super has become taxpayer-funded scheme for growing wealth, signalling tough line on negotiations
Minor party wants $3m threshold lowered to $2m, and indexation rules added to the plan โ but Labor says its approach is fairest Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Greens have warned Australiaโs $4tn superannuation system has become a taxpayer subsidised wealth accumulation scheme, signalling theyโll take a tough line in negotiations on Laborโs plans to hike taxes on accounts worth more than...
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:From Jan Smuts to Gareth Prince: The struggle for the liberation of cannabis continues
The Rastafari community remains unrecognised, vulnerable and criminalised in the absence of clear regulations on the use and possession of cannabis
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:Profits before people: How the liquor industry undermines reforms
The Liquor Amendment Bill needs to be revived to tackle the social problems created by alcohol
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:Africa: From Certification to Change: Why Africa's Food Safety Needs a Different Approach
[allAfrica] As the world marks June 7 as World Food Safety Day 2025 under the theme "Food Safety: Science in Action," it is time to recognise that food certification does not always mean food safety.
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:South Africa: Court Upholds Fuel Levy Increase - South African News Briefs - June 4, 2025
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Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:Teal independent Nicolette Boele wins Bradfield over Liberal candidate after dramatic recount
Independent defeats Gisele Kapterian in Sydney seat although result could still be challenged by LiberalsAustralia news live: latest politics updatesFull federal election results: live Australian Senate seat countSee our full coverage of the Australian electionGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastIndependent Nicolette Boele has won the Sydney seat of Bradfield, defeating Liberal Gisele Kapterian...
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:NWU Desmond Tutu School of Medicine breaks new ground
Construction of SAโs 11th medical school has begun, with the first cohort of students expected to enrol in 2028.
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:Vanuatu looks into revoking Andrew Tate's golden passport
Tate gained citizenship in the tiny Pacific state under a scheme that has allegedly been abused by criminals.
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:Nigeria: The true cost of separatist sit-at-home protests
The Indigenous People of Biafra's sit-at-home protests have paralyzed southeast Nigeria. As fear grows and losses mount, whatโs the path to peace?
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:South Africa Court Rejects Zumaโs Bid to Drop Arms Deal Corruption Charges
A South African high court has dismissed former President Jacob Zumaโs latest attempt to halt his long-standing corruption trial linked to a controversial 1999 arms deal involving billions in state funds.
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:South Korea's new president Lee Jae-myung pledges to 'unite' country
Experts say he faces a challenging task, as division and discontentment continue to rack South Korea.
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:Yemen: US Strikes on Port an Apparent War Crime
Click to expand Image Burned vehicles near Ras Issa port in Hodeidah, Yemen following US strikes on April 17, 2025. Photo taken on April 18, 2025. 2025 AFP via Getty Images (Beirut) โ US military strikes on the Ras Issa Port in Hodeidah, Yemen, on April 17, 2025, caused dozens of civilian casualties and significant damage to port infrastructure, Human Rights Watch said today. The attack should be investigated as a war...
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:Young people who witness domestic violence are more likely to be victims of it. Hereโs how we can help them
Australia wants to end domestic violence in a generation. To do so, we need to focus on the next one.
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:Sudan: Armed Forces Airstrikes in South Darfur
Click to expand Image Photograph shared by a Nyala resident on February 6, 2025, shows the destroyed building at the location of a February 3 airstrike near the Mecca Eye Hospital in Nyala, South Darfur. Private The Sudanese Armed Forces killed scores of civilians in attacks that used unguided air-dropped bombs on residential and commercial neighborhoods in Nyala, South Darfur in early February.These attacks were...
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:Why did Wilders quit?
Far-right leader Geert Wilders has pulled the plug on the Dutch government, plunging the country into political uncertainty. But why?
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:A scuffle in the lolly aisle. The sickening death toll climbs. Another family face gut-wrenching grief | Lorena Allam
Australians will rally this weekend to mourn Kumanjayi White, a Warlpiri man with disabilities who stopped breathing after being restrained by NT policeFive years ago thousands of Australians defied Covid restrictions to pour on to the streets of our cities and towns as part of the global Black Lives Matter movement.The protests here highlighted the appalling rates of Aboriginal people dying in police and prison...
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:South Korea's opposition leader Lee Jae-myung wins presidential election
South Korea's opposition party leader Lee Jae-myung wins the country's snap presidential election.
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:Ecuador Approves Reform to Allow Foreign Military Bases: Between the Fight Against Crime and Risks to Sovereignty
Ecuadorโs National Assembly approved a constitutional reform permitting foreign military bases amid efforts to combat drug trafficking. The measure, promoted by Daniel Noboa, sparks debate over possible foreign interference and national sovereignty. Related: Ecuador Ranks Third Among Worst Countries for Workersโ Rights Violations On Tuesday, June 3, 2025, Ecuadorโs National Assembly approved a constitutional reform [โฆ]...
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:South Korea's new president has a Trump-shaped crisis to avert
Lee Jae-myung secured a storming victory, but his honeymoon will barely last the day.
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:Artist Janenne Eatonโs retrospective is a compelling account of our troubled times
Respected painter and teacher Janenne Eaton has influenced generations of Australian artists.
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:Will Ukraine or Russia win the war?
After Ukraineโs attack on Russian air bases, some pundits are writing thatUkraine is winning the war.At least one American newspaper headlined the surprise attack as Russiaโs โPearl Harbor,โ evidently forgetting the ultimate result. In any case, the actual ground war in Ukraine is increasingly favoring the Russians, who are slowly tightening the noose on Kyivโs [โฆ] The post Will Ukraine or Russia win the war? appeared...
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:Will South Koreaโs election result save the country? | About That
After one assassination attempt, two impeachments, and several presidents in less than six months, South Korea has elected a new leader. The Democratic Party's Lee Jae-myung โ who called the election "judgment day" โ is tasked with bringing stability back to the country. Andrew Chang explains the chaos that led up to this pivotal moment, and the challenges that lie ahead. Images provided by Getty Images, The Canadian...
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:Lee Jae-myung Wins South Korean Presidential Election Following Political Turmoil
Lee Jae-myung, candidate of the Democratic Party, wins the June 3, 2025, snap presidential election in South Korea with nearly 50% of the vote, marking a shift after the impeachment of former president Yoon Suk Yeol. Related: Lee Jae-Myung Poised to Win South Koreaโs Presidential Election South Korea held early presidential elections on June 3, [โฆ]
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:Just the ticket? The problem with local body candidates aligning with national political parties
NZโs Local Government Act requires councillors to put local concerns first. But local politics is rife with party affiliation, and tensions are likely to increase.
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:Venezuela Captures Group of Terrorists in the East: President Maduro Reaffirms Commitment to Peace and Justice in Sucre
During the official assumption of office of the Governor of Sucre state Jhoanna Carrillo , President Nicolรกs Maduro announced the capture of a group of terrorists with war weapons in the countryโs east, reinforcing the Bolivarian governmentโs commitment to peace and the defense of national sovereignty. Related: Venezuelaโs National Assembly Approves Law to Join International [โฆ]
Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source:This internationally award-winning Australian film has no script
Fwends is a uniquely Australian story that follows two 20-somethings who travel interstate to revive their long-distance friendship.
Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source:Who is Lee Jae-myung, South Koreaโs new president?
Lee, the standard bearer for the left-leaning Democratic Party, is known for his populist style and humble beginnings.
Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source:South Africa's hunt for 'Tiger' - alleged illegal mining kingpin
The BBC speaks to the mother and brother of a man wanted in connection with illicit gold mining.
Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source:On the hunt for Tiger, the fugitive linked to illegal South African gold mine where 78 died
The BBC tracks down people close to the alleged crime kingpin who escaped custody while awaiting trial.
Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source:Lifesaver who founded club at dangerous NSW beach hangs up cap at 82
Col Laing became a surf lifesaver in 1958 and went on to found a club at a hotspot for rescues, but is now ready to leave North Entrance beach patrols to the younger generations.
Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: