Learn “expansion”, “precedent”, “separatist” in slow English. From: Australia’s top court blocks coal mine expansion over climate harm.
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- Australia’s top court blocks coal mine expansion over climate harm
- Mali’s military says it has retaken Kidal
- Lionel Messi ends his international football career
Sources
- Al JazeeraAustralia top court rules against coal mine expansion, citing climate harm
- abc.net.auHigh Court rules in favour of climate group in Hunter Valley coalmine case
- RechercheThe mine operator had sought to extend operations to 2048 and nearly double annual coal output, according to Al Jazeera.
- dw.comMali: Junta forces retake strategic town of Kidal
- Al JazeeraMali’s army says it has taken Kidal from Tuareg rebels, with Russia’s help
- RechercheKidal is a traditional Tuareg stronghold. Separatist groups have repeatedly clashed with Mali’s central government over self-determination since an armed rebellion began in 2012.
- RechercheMali’s army captured Kidal in November 2023, after forces from the UN mission left their camp there as part of the mission’s withdrawal from Mali.
- Al JazeeraLionel Messi plays final Argentina game to roaring Buenos Aires farewell
- CNAEmotion, tears as Messi retires from Argentina national team
- RechercheMessi’s final international appearance came four years after he led Argentina to the 2022 World Cup title, ending the country’s 36-year wait for a third championship.
- Deutsche WelleFootball: Lionel Messi plays final game for Argentina
- Le MondeMessi retires from Argentine national team
- France 24Messi bids farewell to Argentina fans in emotional international finale