11AM ZEDLINES WITH FREYA AND ZORA
Freya and Zora present your 11am Zedlines.
Burmese leader defends Myanmar against genocide allegations
Burmese leader Aung San Suu Kyi, will lead a team to The Hague to defend Myanmar against allegations of genocide.
Iran enters fourth day of internet shutdown
Iran is entering its fourth day of an internet shutdown following protests on Saturday against a sharp increase in fuel prices.
Taylor seeks state support for emissions reduction fund overhaul
Energy Minister Angus Taylor has planned to meet with state and territory energy ministers to discuss the emissions reduction fund overhaul, a move following the government’s decision to quietly appoint an expert panel to come up with new ways to cut greenhouse gas emissions.
Australia heats up with extreme fire warnings
All of Australia’s mainland states and the Northern Territory had areas that reached more than 40C yesterday, as residents were warned it was too late to leave as two serious bushfires hit areas of South Australia.
Thousands on public housing waiting list at risk of domestic violence
New figures from the ABC show one in 10 people on Queensland public housing waitlist are known to be at risk of domestic violence.
Queensland generates 15 per cent of electricity from renewable sources
Queensland generated 15% of its electricity from renewable energy sources in September and October.
10AM ZEDLINES WITH ZORA AND FREYA
Zora and Freya present your 10am Zedlines.
Colombia closes borders amid mass protests
Colombia has announced plans to close borders, enforce curfews, and place bans on the sale of alcohol in an attempt to contain mass protests, amid sweeping unrest in South America.
Tens of thousands are expected to join protests today against the rightwing government of Iván Duque, whose popularity has fallen since taking office last year.
Director of Colombia Risk Analysis, Sergio Guzmán, says the government is worried because the people and organizations that have come out in support of the protest are more united than ever before.
Former UK consulate employee allegedly tortured in China
Former UK consulate employee, Simon Cheng, says he was tortured in China and accused of encouraging political unrest.
Whilst being detained for 15 days on China’s mainland, Mr Cheng claims he was “shackled, blindfolded and hooded”.
An interview with the British Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab revealed the UK government supports Mr Cheng and has summoned the Chinese Ambassador.
Mr Raab said they have made it clear that it is expected the Chinese authorities will review and hold to account those responsible.