Australia will not block Turkey staging Cop31 but Albanese vows to fight for the Pacific

New federal guidelines in Australia recommend that general practitioners provide enhanced care for patients with higher breast density, which can complicate cancer detection in mammograms. This change follows the experience of Krysty Sullivan, who was diagnosed with breast cancer eleven months after receiving an all-clear result from a routine mammogram.

A report commissioned by conservationists indicates that Australia's official figures on forest cover may be misleading. While the data suggests an increase in forest area since 2008, the analysis argues that new growth is often misclassified and does not compensate for the loss of biodiversity in species-rich forests. This raises concerns about the ecological accuracy of Australia's deforestation statistics.

Meta has begun notifying Australian users under 16 that their Facebook and Instagram accounts will be deactivated by December 10, in compliance with the Albanese government's social media ban. Affected users will receive 14 days' notice through in-app messages, emails, and SMS before their access is terminated.

Germany has experienced a significant increase in hate crimes against the LGBT+ community, with 1,765 offenses recorded in 2024 under the category of 'sexual orientation.' This marks an 18 percent rise compared to the previous year, raising alarms within the community, particularly in Berlin, a city known for its tolerance towards sexual and gender minorities. The surge in violence is largely attributed to far-right groups.

Mitchell Starc has expressed disappointment among Australian players regarding the relocation of the opening Ashes Test from Brisbane's Gabba, known as the 'Gabbatoir', to Perth Stadium. Starc noted that players had preferred to start the series in Brisbane, where England has historically struggled. The groundsman assured that the recent Metallica concert did not impact the wicket's condition.

Patrick Ryan and Joseph Kelly, renowned cult interventionists based in Philadelphia, assist families in persuading loved ones to leave harmful cults. They receive desperate calls from individuals whose relatives are involved with dangerous groups, such as a son following a guru in Spain or a wife investing life savings in a prophet in Australia. These families often feel they have exhausted all other options before reaching out for help.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visited Turkey to discuss efforts to intensify peace talks regarding the ongoing conflict with Russia. The Kremlin confirmed that there were no plans for Russian representatives to join these discussions.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Turkey on Wednesday for discussions aimed at reviving peace efforts to resolve the ongoing war with Russia. His top aide indicated that there is uncertainty regarding the attendance of US special envoy Steve Witkoff at these talks.