Nov 05 Butterflies swarm eastern Australia in large-scale migration By Rebecca Oh Caper White butterflies are migrating west of the Great Dividing Range, which is the third-longest stretch of mountains in the world, in order to lay their eggs and find food. Continue reading
Oct 19 Tasmanian devils gain ground in cancer battle against extinction By Nsikan Akpan A contagious face cancer has decimated wild Tasmanian devils, but a new study shows a small group is fighting back. Continue reading
Sep 15 Nauru defends refugee policies after abuse allegations surface By Kassia Halcli Representatives from the tiny island nation of Nauru said they are improving conditions at their refugee center after reports of alleged sexual abuse against child refugees surfaced in recent weeks. Continue reading
Aug 11 Watch 3:32 News Wrap: U.S.-backed militias continue gains in Sirte By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Thursday, U.S.-backed militias achieved new progress in capturing the Islamic State’s last stronghold in Libya. Forces say they have now liberated 70 percent of Sirte. Also, the Australian government suggested asylum seekers complaining of sexual abuse… Continue watching
Aug 10 Watch 5:23 Migrants to Australia by sea face harsh conditions, reports find By PBS News Hour It is the policy of the Australian government to not accept immigrants and refugees coming to the continent by boat. But those who do are sent to an island off the coast, Nauru, where they face nightmarish conditions, untreated disease… Continue watching
Jul 26 Watch 3:00 News Wrap: ISIS claims throat-slit slay of Catholic priest in France By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Tuesday, the Islamic State has claimed responsibility for the brutal throat-slit murder of a Catholic priest during morning Mass in France’s Normandy region. The two attackers were later shot dead. Also, in Australia, Prime Minister [Malcolm… Continue watching
Jul 23 Russian priest finishes record-breaking hot air balloon flight By Daniel Moritz-Rabson Breaking the record for the shortest trip around the world in a hot air balloon, 64-year-old Russian explorer Fedor Konyukhov finished his 11-day journey in Western Australia on Saturday morning. Continue reading
Jun 29 Trump gets rock-bottom ratings in international survey By Matthew Pennington, Associated Press A new multi-nation survey finds that confidence in Donald Trump's ability to manage foreign policy should he become U.S. president is rock-bottom in a host of countries in Europe and Asia. Continue reading
May 29 Indigenous artists illuminate Sydney Opera House in light festival By Corinne Segal More than 90 installations appear at this year's Vivid Sydney festival. Continue reading
Apr 01 This guy covered the Australian desert with 50,000 lights, and it’s breathtaking By Corinne Segal Artist Bruce Munro has installed 50,000 lights in Australia's Northern Territory, a project he dubbed "Field of Light."… Continue reading