Promise of NATO-style security guarantees for Ukraine may be too good to be true

The scientist who first raised the alarm over microplastics in the world’s oceans has warned of a “David vs Goliath” battle between scientists and the plastics industry – as delegates begin to negotiate a global deal to reduce plastic pollution.

Thousands of Australians protested in support of Palestine on Sunday, two weeks after the country announced it would recognise a Palestinian state.