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Crop residue burning, along with emissions from vehicles, industries and construction, engulf the capital in smog.Source: www.aljazeera.comRead full article

Activists condemn award by ex-son-in-law President Subianto, branding it betrayal of Soeharto's victims and democracy. Source: www.aljazeera.comRead full article

Hundreds of protesters gathered to demand government action on the worsening air quality and pollution in New Delhi.Source: www.aljazeera.comRead full article

Albanese says ‘old suffocating conservatism’ of Menzies era reached out of its political grave to remove a government chosen by votersGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastGough Whitlam’s dismissal was not a constitutional crisis but “a calculated plot” to remove a democratically elected government via partisan ambush, the prime minister, Anthony Albanese, says.Reflecting ahead of Tuesday’s 50th anniversary of governor general Sir John Kerr’s move to […]

Weather system triggers warnings for dangerous storm surges, while a cold spell in Florida prompts fears of falling iguanasTyphoon Fung-Wong, locally known as Uwan, is the second in a week to affect the Philippines after making landfall on Sunday evening. The weather system prompted warnings for heavy rainfall and life-threatening storm surges across much of the country, with sustained winds of 115mph (185 km/h) and gusts of about 140mph recorded […]