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Germany supports Brazil's forest plan at climate talks

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

Doohan F1 hopes sunk as Colapinto lands Alpine deal

Doohan F1 hopes sunk as Colapinto lands Alpine deal

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.

Loss of consensus lamented at UN climate summit

Loss of consensus lamented at UN climate summit

Loss of consensus lamented at UN climate summit

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

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

'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

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

'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 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.

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Norris overtakes Piastri on his way to top spot in F1

Norris overtakes Piastri on his way to top spot in F1

Norris overtakes Piastri on his way to top spot in F1

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

Aussies among the medals at world track cycling champs

Aussies among the medals at world track cycling champs

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.

Australia win two medals at track cycling worlds

Australia win two medals at track cycling worlds

Australia win two medals at track cycling worlds

Australia win two medals at track cycling worlds

Australian defector Matt Richardson won silver in his world track cycling championships debut for Great Britain, while Australia won two medals on day one.

Venezuela's Machado wins Nobel Peace Prize, hails Trump

Venezuela's Machado wins Nobel Peace Prize, hails Trump

Venezuela's Machado wins Nobel Peace Prize, hails Trump

Venezuela's Machado wins Nobel Peace Prize, hails Trump

Opposition leader Maria Corina Machado has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, dedicating it to "the suffering people of Venezuela" and the US president.

Peru's President Boluarte ousted as crime grips nation

Peru's President Boluarte ousted as crime grips nation

Peru's President Boluarte ousted as crime grips nation

Peru's President Boluarte ousted as crime grips nation

Lawmakers have voted to impeach Peruvian President Dina Boluarte amid widespread anger over a crime wave gripping the South American nation.

Young Socceroos to sweat over World Cup fate

Young Socceroos to sweat over World Cup fate

Young Socceroos to sweat over World Cup fate

Young Socceroos to sweat over World Cup fate

The Young Socceroos have a chance to reach the U20 World Cup round of 16 after Melbourne City star Max Caputo scored a double in their victory over Cuba.

Aussie surfers dominate on World Surf Games stage

Aussie surfers dominate on World Surf Games stage

Aussie surfers dominate on World Surf Games stage

Aussie surfers dominate on World Surf Games stage

Dane Henry could be Australia's next big surf star after the teenager won the men's event at the World Surfing Games while still holding the junior crown.

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US calls conviction of Brazil's Bolsonaro a 'witchhunt'

The conviction and sentencing of former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro over an attempted coup has been scorned by US officials.

US strikes vessel carrying drugs from Venezuela

The US has carried out a strike on a drug-carrying vessel in the Caribbean that left from Venezuela and was operated by the Tren de Aragua gang.

Brazil orders ex-president Bolsonaro under house arrest

A decision by Brazil's top court keeps former president Jair Bolsonaro under ankle monitoring, allowing only family members and lawyers to visit him.

'Tragedy hits us hard', five Chilean miners found dead

The final trapped worker in a Chilean mine has been found dead, bringing the final death toll to six after several tunnels collapsed in a strong tremor.

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Detained Venezuelans to be swapped for Americans

A prisoner swap will take place between more than 200 alleged Venezuelan gang members and 10 US citizens and residents, officials say.

'Scared' Picklum leads the way after victory in Brazil

Australia's Molly Picklum has celebrated going top of the WSL Tour standings in perfect fashion, taking out the Vivo Rio Pro in Brazil.

Ewing and Picklum play waiting game for surf glory

Ethan Ewing and Molly Picklum will go for glory on a busy final day of the Vivo Rio Pro after weather conditions wiped out the penultimate day's competition.

Picklum in top spot after another World Surf League win

Australian Molly Picklum will wear the yellow jersey as the rankings leader after advancing to the final four of the Rio Pro in Brazil.

Rio Surf Pro on hold with big swell expected midweek

With only two events before the World Surf League Finals, Jack Robinson and Ethan Ewing need to win their elimination rounds to stay in touch with the top five.

Hot air balloon crash in Brazil kills at least eight

A hot air balloon has caught fire and tumbled from the sky in Brazil's southern state of Santa Catarina, killing eight people, firefighters say.

Young Socceroos to face side who ignited Messi's career

Australia's Young Socceroos will receive a U20 World Cup tune-up in two friendlies against Argentina, one of the greatest youth national teams in football.

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