Australian senator wields dead salmon in parliament

An Australian senator revealed a dead salmon in a plastic bag while speaking in parliament, in protest of a bill being debated. The bill, brought by prime minister Anthony Albanese’s Labor government, would limit the public’s ability to review and challenge environmental decisions, but says it is part of a plan to protect jobs in … Read more

Harry leaves African charity he co-founded

The Duke of Sussex has announced his resignation as a patron of Sentebale, a Lesotho-based British charity which he co-founded, after a row between the trustees and the chair of its board. Prince Harry said he had stepped down alongside co-founder and fellow patron Prince Seeiso of Lesotho and Sentebale’s board of trustees after Dr … Read more

Why These Islanders Hunt Dolphins

The call of a conch shell roused the dolphin hunters from their beds. Under moonlight, the six men shuffled to the village church. There a priest led them in a whispered prayer, his voice barely audible over the sound of crashing waves; the tide was high that day. Saltwater pooled in parts of the village, … Read more

Outcry as Papua New Guinea blocks Facebook

Papua New Guinea has blocked access to Facebook in what authorities call a “test” to limit hate speech, misinformation and pornography. The sudden ban, which started on Monday, has drawn criticism from opposition MPs and political critics, who called it a violation of human rights. Defending the move, Police Minister Peter Tsiamalili Jr said the … Read more

Americans react to Signal group chat leak among US officials

Americans in Washington DC are reacting to a Signal group chat leak where a journalist was inadvertently added to a chat where US national security officials discussed a planned military strike. The revelation has raised questions about why high-ranking officials discussed such sensitive matters on a potentially vulnerable civilian app. US Director of National Intelligence … Read more

Trump signs order aimed at overhauling US elections

US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that aims to overhaul US federal elections, including by requiring voters to show proof of citizenship and limiting when states can receive mail-in ballots. Experts warn the move could disenfranchise millions of Americans who do not have easy access to a passport or other legal documents … Read more