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Former Brazil leader begins jail term for coup attempt

Former Brazil leader begins jail term for coup attempt

Brazil's former president will remain in custody to serve his prison term for a failed coup attempt after breaking his ankle monitoring bracelet.

COP30 draft drops effort for new fossil fuel transition

COP30 draft drops effort for new fossil fuel transition

COP30 draft drops effort for new fossil fuel transition

COP30 draft drops effort for new fossil fuel transition

Some nations are pushing hard for the UN climate summit to detail how the world will move away from fossil fuels, but it's been dropped from a draft agreement.

Fire disrupts COP30, 13 treated for smoke inhalation

Fire disrupts COP30, 13 treated for smoke inhalation

Fire disrupts COP30, 13 treated for smoke inhalation

Fire disrupts COP30, 13 treated for smoke inhalation

Thirteen people have been treated for smoke inhalation following a fire at the COP30 venue in Brazil, organisers say.

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Early COP30 climate deal eludes Brazil but Lula upbeat

Early COP30 climate deal eludes Brazil but Lula upbeat

The COP30 talks are split on whether countries will agree to develop a "roadmap" setting out how the world will transition away from fossil fuels.

Host Brazil pushes for progress on big issues at COP30

Host Brazil pushes for progress on big issues at COP30

COP30 UN climate talks host Brazil is spearheading a push for a detailed road map for the world to phase out or transition away from fossil fuels.

Pope pleads for climate action to save God's creation

Pope pleads for climate action to save God's creation

Pope Leo XIV is urging countries at United Nations climate talks to take “concrete actions” to stop climate change that is threatening the planet

COP30 stews over fossil fuels and final deal

COP30 stews over fossil fuels and final deal

The COP30 climate talks in Brazil are almost halfway over, with protesters successfully demanding a meeting with the group's president.

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Protesters defend actions as COP30 talks roll on

Protesters defend actions as COP30 talks roll on

Protesters defend actions as COP30 talks roll on

Protesters defend actions as COP30 talks roll on

"It was an attempt to get the attention of the government," Indigenous leaders say of their protesting the COP30 climate talks.

At least 37 killed as bus falls into ravine in Peru

At least 37 killed as bus falls into ravine in Peru

At least 37 killed as bus falls into ravine in Peru

At least 37 killed as bus falls into ravine in Peru

Almost 40 people have been killed in Peru after a passenger bus collided with another vehicle, before plunging 200 metres down a ravine.

'This is about character': Piastri backed by ex-F1 ace

'This is about character': Piastri backed by ex-F1 ace

'This is about character': Piastri backed by ex-F1 ace

'This is about character': Piastri backed by ex-F1 ace

Oscar Piastri will have to show "character" after his recent F1 disappointments, says his manager, former Australian F1 ace Mark Webber.

Protesters storm COP30, Newsom slams Trump's absence

Protesters storm COP30, Newsom slams Trump's absence

Protesters storm COP30, Newsom slams Trump's absence

Protesters storm COP30, Newsom slams Trump's absence

Protesters have forced their way into COP30 while California Governor Gavin Newsom has hit out at the Trump administration for failing to send representation.

COP30 talks open with a plea for countries to get along

COP30 talks open with a plea for countries to get along

COP30 talks open with a plea for countries to get along

COP30 talks open with a plea for countries to get along

UN climate negotiations have kicked off on the edge of the Brazilian Amazon, with the top official calling on countries to stop bickering.

Indigenous leaders join COP30 as climate summit opens

Indigenous leaders join COP30 as climate summit opens

Indigenous leaders join COP30 as climate summit opens

Indigenous leaders join COP30 as climate summit opens

As the COP30 summit opens in Brazil, scientists worldwide are demanding climate change not be overshadowed by geopolitical tensions or national politics.

Penalty seals Oscar's grim GP as Norris flies in Brazil

Penalty seals Oscar's grim GP as Norris flies in Brazil

Penalty seals Oscar's grim GP as Norris flies in Brazil

Penalty seals Oscar's grim GP as Norris flies in Brazil

Australian hope Oscar Piastri finished fifth in the Sao Paulo Grand Prix as teammate Lando Norris won again to extend his F1 championship lead to 24 points.

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Norris claims Brazil pole after Piastri's sprint crash

Lando Norris has grabbed pole place for the Sao Paulo Grand Prix to pile more misery on Australian title rival Oscar Piastri, who crashed in the earlier sprint.

Advantage Norris: Piastri outpaced in sprint qualifying

Lando Norris has continued his recent superiority over Oscar Piastri, taking pole for the Sao Paulo Grand Prix sprint as the Australian only finished third.

Germany supports Brazil's forest plan at climate talks

World leaders gathered on the edge of the imperilled Amazon rainforest for a second day of talks at the world's most important meeting on climate change.

Doohan F1 hopes sunk as Colapinto lands Alpine deal

Jack Doohan is being tipped for a racing return in Japan after his F1 dream was effectively buried by news that Franco Colapinto will continue with Alpine.

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Loss of consensus lamented at UN climate summit

World leaders gathering in Brazil's Amazon rainforest for the UN's annual climate summit are concerned US indifference to the issue could spread

'COP of Truth' promised as UN says we'll overshoot 1.5C

The world has been promised real solutions at the COP30 climate change summit as a new UN report puts the planet on course for a 2.5C temperature rise.

Brazil kicks off COP30 climate summit

The COP30 climate summit is kicking off in Brazil with the aim of bringing rich and poor countries together with scientists to address the climate threat.

'It's just business': Hoffman steps up in track cycling

Australian track cyclist Leigh Hoffman had a breakthrough world championships, winning three medals, as life goes on without defector Matthew Richardson.

Dutch master sweeps at track worlds, bronze for Hoffman

Dutch great Harrie Lavreysen has won an unprecedented four gold medals at the world track cycling championships as Australian Leigh Hoffman impressed again.

Norris overtakes Piastri on his way to top spot in F1

Lando Norris has reclaimed the lead in the drivers' championship from Australia's Oscar Piastri with victory in the Mexico Formula One Grand Prix.

Aussies among the medals at world track cycling champs

Australian Olympic medallist Leigh Hoffman has had the best individual result of his cycling career, taking keirin silver at the world track championships.

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