The World Bank should reconsider its mega dam project in Tajikistan
Providing funding to a repressive regime to construct the ‘highest dam in the world’ is a recipe for disaster.
Tag: World
Baff and Bolton win World Cup snowboard silvers in Italy
Australian snowboard cross speedsters Josie Baff and Cameron Bolton have kicked off their seasons with World Cup silver medals.
ICJ weighs legal responsibility for climate change, ‘future of our planet’
The World Court’s 15 judges will consider arguments made by over 100 countries in a case led by Vanuatu, island…
What are AI ‘world models,’ and why do they matter?
World models, also known as world simulators, are being touted by some as the next big thing in AI. AI…
Gentle wins bronze for Australia at Ironman world champs
Ashleigh Gentle produces a blistering run leg to reach the podium at the Ironman 70.3 World Championship in Taupō, New…
Isaac Cooper endures near-miss for another world silver
Isaac Cooper has endured another agonising near-miss in Australian colours at the World Short Course Championships, edged out for 50m…
England to face Serbia in European qualifying for 2026 World Cup
The draw for the European qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup has pitted England against Serbia in the group…
World Cup 2026 Uefa qualifying draw and Premier League news – live
Uefa draw takes place in Zurich at 11am (GMT) Premier League: 10 things to look out for Group A: Germany…
Saudi World Cup decision sparks human rights uproar in football
FIFA’s decision to award the men’s World Cup to Saudi Arabia has been widely condemned by human rights groups. But…
Saudi Arabia to host FIFA World Cup despite sportswashing concerns
The Middle Eastern nation has won the right to host the tournament in 2034 despite major concerns migrant workers could…