Indian trade unions oppose new labour codes, call for demonstrations
The unions demand the laws be withdrawn before nationwide protests they plan to hold on Wednesday.
Notable Events Around the World on - 2025-11-22
'I haven't got a magic wand' - Edwards faces impossible job at Wolves
New Wolves boss Rob Edwards shown the scale of club's challenge to stay in Premier League following 2-0 home defeat by Crystal Palace.
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Spain set up Davis Cup final showdown with Italy
Spain will face two-time defending champions Italy in the Davis Cup final after overcoming Germany in a deciding doubles match.
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That syncon feeling: the 150 tonnes of spinning steel that could help stabilise Australia’s energy transition
Australia’s largest synchronous condenser begins testing in western Victoria, joining rapidly expanding network operators say will reduce the energy grid’s reliance on fossil fuels Sign up for clim...
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All the world loves a larva: the ‘amazing’ maggots at the centre of an agricultural revolution
Black soldier fly larvae turn food waste into valuable protein meal and other byproducts – and Australian producers say the industry is about to take offSign up for the Rural Network email newslett...
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Terry Martin Hekker, a Happy Housewife Scorned, Dies at 92
Published in 1979, Mrs. Hekker’s first memoir was a witty yet sincere paean to the joys of housewifery and stay-at-home motherhood.
nytimes.com
G20 leaders adopt new declaration, even as US boycotts summit
World leaders broke with tradition and quickly adopted a new declaration at the start of the G20 summit.
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Dominant New Zealand crush Wales in Cardiff
New Zealand maintain seven decades of dominance against Wales with a 52-26 victory at the Principality Stadium.
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Meta wants to get into the electricity trading business
In order to accelerate the construction of new power plants needed to provide energy for its data centers, Meta is looking to get into the business of trading electricity.
techcrunch.com
Littler could skip 2026 ProTour if he wins Players Championship Finals
Luke Littler could skip the PDC ProTour next year even if he wins the Players Championship Finals in Minehead.
skysports.com
Irish fashion designer Paul Costelloe dies aged 80
His family issued a statement on Saturday saying they are "deeply saddened to announce the passing of Paul Costelloe following a short illness".
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COP30 draft text urges more funds for poorer countries, omits fossil fuels
Leaders welcome deal reached at UN climate summit as step forward but say 'more ambition' needed to tackle the crisis.
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Byju’s founder to appeal U.S. court order to pay over $1B in bankruptcy case
A U.S. bankruptcy court has ordered Byju's founder Byju Raveendran to pay over $1.07 billion in a case over missing company funds.
techcrunch.com
Why now is the best time to invest in climate tech
Global expectations around climate change has shifted dramatically in the last decade, suggesting that similarly significant changes are on the horizon.
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Cop30 live: rumours of deal as delegates prepare for final plenary
After a series of all-night meetings, the Brazilian presidency appears optimistic it has persuaded parties to agree to a dealWe have some texts, but we do not have the big one yet (the global mutir...
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Twenty people allege he has a racist past. He denies it. Who’s telling the truth about Farage’s schooldays?
Reform UK’s leader refuses to answer questions about his abusive behaviour, claiming there’s ‘no evidence’. We talk to victims and witnessesNigel Farage has denied – albeit through a spokesperson –...
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Jair Bolsonaro Arrested in Brazil Amid Fears He Might Flee to Avoid Prison
Jair Bolsonaro during his house arrest in Brasília on Friday. The former president was arrested the next morning.
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UAB player arrested after stabbing two teammates
A UAB football player has been arrested after stabbing two of his teammates Saturday morning at the football facility ahead of the Blazers' home game against South Florida.
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Charlton 1-5 Southampton
Highlights of the Sky bet Championship match between Charlton Athletic and Southampton.
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Ukraine's allies voice concerns over US plan to end war
Leaders from Europe, Canada and Japan say the plan needs "additional work" but includes elements "essential for a just and lasting peace".
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‘I don’t mind’: Trump unfazed with Mamdani calling him a ‘fascist’
US President Donald Trump said he didn’t “mind” New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani calling him a “fascist."
aljazeera.com
Jurassic review – a roaring clash of logic and lies with duelling dinosaurs
Soho theatre, LondonTim Foley’s conspiracy-fuelled comedy pits reason against delusion as a palaeontology lecturer faces a dean who believes Jurassic Park is realLogic and reason are torn to shreds...
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Mamdani says Israel is ‘committing genocide’ in Gaza at Trump meeting
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani said Israel is committing genocide in Gaza at a meeting with President Trump.
aljazeera.com
Brazil police take ex-president Jair Bolsonaro into custody
Court says Trump ally was planning to take advantage of a demonstration outside his home to escape
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Kyiv’s allies insist more work is needed on US-Russian peace plan
EU and Nato leaders warn they must be given a voice on the most pivotal moment in the war
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‘Really great mayor’: Trump showers Zohran Mamdani with praise
US President Donald Trump and New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani met on Friday after weeks of trading barbs.
aljazeera.com
The Best Chef’s Knives of 2025. We Tested Nearly Two Dozen to Find Our Favorites
The chef’s knife is the workhorse of the kitchen. We sliced, diced, and minced to find the best for every home chef.
wired.com
‘It’s wrong’: the Labour MP speaking out against the party’s asylum policy
As a well-informed MP on the frontline of the debate, Tony Vaughan’s views are particularly unwelcome to governmentBefore Monday morning, Folkestone and Hythe’s backbench Labour MP Tony Vaughan was...
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The Ninja Slushi Early Black Friday Deal Is the Lowest We've Seen
The Black Friday sale on this popular slushie machine is the lowest price it's been since its release.
wired.com
New nasal nanodrops wipe out brain tumors in mice
A new nasal-delivered nanotherapy shows promise against aggressive glioblastoma tumors. By activating the STING immune pathway using gold-core spherical nucleic acids, researchers were able to reac...
sciencedaily.com
Brazil’s Bolsonaro arrested days before start of 27-year prison sentence
The former president is taken in the capital Brasilia days before starting his prison time for leading coup attempt.
aljazeera.com
Waves of Sudanese families flee expanding war, arrive in impoverished Chad
Many people in Chad already depended on humanitarian assistance even before the start of the war in Sudan.
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‘I still get humiliated’: the perils of appearing on a celebrity gameshow
Agents claim it can increase their clients’ profile and show off their human side. Is that your final answer?For Monty Panesar, it was answering that Germany played their home football matches in A...
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The Climate Impact of Owning a Dog
My dog contributes to climate change. I love him anyway.
wired.com
Mason plans to prove himself the best younger fighter on the planet
Abdullah Mason intends to prove himself as one of the best young fighters on the planet when he fights Sam Noakes for the WBO lightweight world title in Riyadh.
skysports.com
European Leaders to Discuss Support for Ukraine in Response to U.S. Peace Plan
António Costa, president of the European Council, left, and Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission, right, with President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa, in Johannesburg on Thu...
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US Border Patrol Is Spying on Millions of American Drivers
Plus: The SEC lets SolarWinds off the hook, Microsoft stops a historic DDoS attack, and FBI documents reveal the agency spied on an immigration activist Signal group in New York City.
wired.com
AI detects a secret lion roar no one knew existed
Scientists have uncovered a surprising second type of lion roar, using AI to decode vocal signatures with remarkable precision. This breakthrough sheds new light on how lions communicate and offers...
sciencedaily.com
Ukrainians Wait in Pain as Hope to Find Strike Survivors Fades
Russian missiles hit apartment buildings in Ternopil this week, far from the war’s front line. Dozens of civilians, including children, were killed.
nytimes.com
'Inexcusable' - how 30 minutes cost England in first Ashes Test
How 30 minutes of poor batting cost England in the first Ashes Test in Perth, opening the door for Australia to win inside two days.
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‘The new narcotics’: how waste crime is causing environmental disaster across the UK
Organised criminals face few repercussions for dumping toxic rubbish as Environment Agency struggles to keep upIn a once scenic ancient woodland outside Ashford, an enormous biohazard cleanup opera...
theguardian.com
Apple’s ‘skinny’ iPhone falls flat with disappointing early sales
Consumers chose better value and superior performance over slim new design of Air model
ft.com
Gear News of the Week: Matter 1.5 Adds Smart Home Camera Support, and Gemini Comes to Android Auto
Plus: Omega debuts a new Seamaster Planet Ocean, and DJI has a new action camera.
wired.com
Aftershock shakes Bangladesh as earthquake death toll rises to 10
Friday's earthquake was felt in the capital Dhaka and neighbouring districts, causing destruction and panic.
aljazeera.com
55 Best Early Black Friday Deals on WIRED-Tested Gear (2025)
We found early Black Friday deals on WIRED-tested smart bird feeders, smartwatches, vacuums, and more.
wired.com
How the US-Israeli ‘peace plan’ will partition Gaza
It is tapping into a well-known colonial strategy of isolating and fragmenting an occupied population.
aljazeera.com
The Aftermath of a Deadly Strike in Western Ukraine
At the site of an apartment building in western Ukraine where a Russian strike killed dozens of people, the New York Times reporter Kim Barker heard reactions to a 28-point U.S. proposal to end the...
nytimes.com
South Africa seeks to prioritise developing world at historic G20 summit
The host country's agenda focuses on more help for poor countries against climate crisis and to reduce debt burden.
aljazeera.com
Germans Are Going Off Beer. That’s Forcing Brewers to Adapt or Go Bust.
More young people are steering clear of alcohol. The deepening cultural shift has spawned an epidemic of brewery closures.
nytimes.com
Swansea to appoint Matos as Maritimo confirm move
Swansea City are close to appointing Vitor Matos as their new head coach as his current club Maritimo confirm his departure.
bbc.com
Our Solar System is racing through space 3x faster than we thought
New measurements of radio galaxies reveal that the solar system is racing through the universe at over three times the speed predicted by standard cosmology. Using highly sensitive data from multip...
sciencedaily.com
China spat with Japan on Taiwan deepens, reaches UN: What’s it all about?
The spat has rapidly escalated into a trade and diplomatic war set to affect businesses on both sides.
aljazeera.com
Norris eyes Vegas prize but weighs question of risk v reward
The conflict in Lando Norris' mind as he closes on his first world title was clear after he took pole position for the Las Vegas Grand Prix.
bbc.com
Young man documents Gaza’s untold stories of Israel’s genocide in book
The 24-year-old says death and destruction make him question the purpose of writing, but he looks for a glimmer of hope.
aljazeera.com
‘The public has been lied to’: secretly made documentary insists that aliens exist
The Age of Disclosure is a new film featuring high-ranking government officials who claim proof of extraterrestrial life has been covered upDirector Dan Farah grew up with aliens. As a child of the...
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‘I knew I was doing something I shouldn’t’: Karl Ove Knausgård on the fallout from My Struggle and the dark side of ambition
The Norwegian author on his autofictional epic, moving to London, and the psychopath at the heart of his new novelFifteen years ago, discussing the success of his six-volume autofictional work My S...
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Bosnia’s Republika Srpska votes for Dodik’s successor: What to expect
The vote occurs at a time of rising secessionist rhetoric in the Serb-majority entity, and with Europe in wider tumult.
aljazeera.com
Stem cell therapy helps AMD patients see again
A first-of-its-kind trial is testing adult stem cell transplants for advanced dry macular degeneration. Early results show the treatment is safe and can significantly improve vision, even in severe...
sciencedaily.com
'I'm here to win' - Norris expects Verstappen battle as big title chance looms
Lando Norris says he will still take risks in his expected battle against Max Verstappen at the Las Vegas Grand Prix, despite a big opportunity to be on the verge of his first F1 world title.
skysports.com
The five great forests that keep North America’s birds alive
Migratory birds that fill North American forests with spring songs depend on Central America’s Five Great Forests far more than most people realize. New research shows these tropical strongholds sh...
sciencedaily.com
Week 13 intel: Virginia Tech's moves; Jordan Carter latest, biggest visits
Less than two weeks until the early signing period, it's the last push for some classes.
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Epstein victims expect death threats to rise as US release of files nears
Abuse survivors urge accountability, support ahead of the release of the files related to the sex offender in the US.
aljazeera.com
A look around Barcelona's new-look Nou Camp
BBC Spanish football reporter Elizabeth Conway shows us around Barcelona's iconic Nou Camp. The stadium will reopen, after more than two years of renovation work, for a game against Athletic Club i...
bbc.com
Can a wildlife paradise on a Colombian island survive the arrival of a military base?
It took 40 years to turn Gorgona into a biodiversity haven and model marine protected area. Now a new coastguard station has sparked fears of militarisation and ecological ruinFor more than 15 year...
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How the olive harvest in Palestine suffers under occupation
Palestine’s centuries-old olive groves have become a target under Israeli occupation.
aljazeera.com
Trump and New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's cordial meeting
President Trump had a rather chummy meeting with the New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani at the White House Friday after weeks of heated rhetoric,
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Texas Democratic Congressman Lloyd Doggett examines redistricting in his state
NPR's Scott Simon talks to Congressman Lloyd Doggett, democrat from Texas, about the redistricting battle in his state and his decision to retract his retirement and run for reelection.
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Week in Politics: Trump's Russia-Ukraine peace plan; upcoming Epstein files release
We take a look at President Trump's peace plan to end the war between Russia and Ukraine, as well as what we can expect now that he has signed the bill to release the Jeffrey Epstein files.
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Inside the art of blocking a kick in the NFL: 'They're game changers'
The league has seen an uptick in blocked kicks, and ESPN's NFL Nation shares how players have done it.
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Chris McCausland: Seeing into the Future – an astonishing look at how tech is changing disabled people’s lives
Prepare to have your perspective shattered by the comedian’s visits to our US tech overlords. The upcoming advancements for those with disabilities are life-changingWashing machines liberated women...
theguardian.com
Seven bodyguards arrested over Mexico mayor’s assassination
The killing of Carlos Manzo has caused widespread shock and outrage, prompting antigovernment protests.
aljazeera.com
'Where has this come from?' - Australia take three wickets in six balls
Scott Boland and Mitchell Starc take the three wickets of Ollie Pope, Harry Brook and Joe Root in the space of six balls as England fall to 76-5 on day two of the first Ashes Test in Perth.
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‘America is British’. Heaven is ‘a socialist state’. David Attenborough is ‘anti-human’ – the startling theories of Reform MP Danny Kruger
He was a Conservative party big-hitter who wrote speeches for David Cameron and worked with Boris Johnson before he suddenly jumped ship. He talks family, flags and why Nigel Farage is ‘top dog’Wha...
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A make-or-break budget: inside the Treasury before Labour’s crucial day
From the outside, the run-up to Rachel Reeves’s announcement has looked chaotic, and many see the future of the chancellor and PM in the balanceEvery budget could be described, to a greater or less...
theguardian.com
Will pay-per-mile raise Reeves money or drive people away from electric vehicles?
Need for new road taxes is clear – but there are concerns that pricing plan could stall transition away from petrolThree pence: a small charge per mile for an electric vehicle, but a giant conceptu...
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From Wicked: For Good to Stranger Things: your complete entertainment guide to the week ahead
Ariana Grande sparkles in the concluding part of the Wicked Witch tale, and the first batch of final episodes of the retro sci-fi juggernaut are unleashedWicked: For GoodOut nowWas the decision to...
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From The Death of Bunny Munro to Wicked: For Good: the week in rave reviews
Matt Smith is the ultimate bad dad in a Nick Cave novel adaptation, and the Oz prequel musical reaches the end of the road. Here’s the pick of the week’s culture, taken from the Guardian’s best-rat...
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Fossils reveal a massive shark that ruled Australia in dinosaur times
Around 115 million years ago, northern Australia’s seas hosted a colossal shark that rewrites what we thought we knew about early ocean predators. New fossil discoveries show that modern-type shark...
sciencedaily.com
Ukraine allies to hold talks at G20 on White House peace plan
The gathering in South Africa comes as US President Donald Trump gives Ukraine until Thursday to agree to the deal.
bbc.com
What Is Trump’s 28-Point Plan to End Russia’s War in Ukraine?
President Trump has given President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine until Thursday to accept the plan.
nytimes.com
Ignoring Britain’s disquiet on crime will not go unpunished
The next election may be fought as much on how safe people feel as on the economy
ft.com
The ‘Danish model’ is the darling of centre-left parties like Labour. The problem is, it doesn’t even work in Denmark | Cas Mudde
This week’s local elections are the latest reminder that when social democrats move rightwards, they’re making a mistakeCas Mudde is the author of The Far Right TodayAfter more than 100 years, Cope...
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Sycamore Gap tree saplings to be planted across UK
National Trust begins planting the 49 ‘trees of hope’ so the illegally felled tree can live on in a positive waySaplings from the felled Sycamore Gap tree are to be planted across the UK, including...
theguardian.com
The new politics of autism
As contentious claims over rising diagnoses get a presidential platform, Simon Baron-Cohen explains where talk of an ‘epidemic’ goes wrong — and why we need more recognition that autism comes in di...
ft.com
UK start-up Fuse Energy nears new funding at $5bn valuation
Company founded by former Revolut executives was valued at $1bn at a fundraise earlier this year
ft.com
Transfer rumors, news: Barcelona eye Kane, Álvarez as Lewa replacement
Barcelona have lined up Harry Kane and Julián Álvarez as potential replacements for 37-year-old striker Robert Lewandowski. Transfer Talk has the latest news and rumors.
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Can Pakistan join the Gaza stabilisation force without facing backlash?
Islamabad balances alliances, economic needs and public sentiment as it weighs potential troop deployment to Gaza.
aljazeera.com
DISASTER for Hamilton! Lewis OUT in Q1 - but what happened?
Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton was eliminated in Q1 of the Las Vegas Grand Prix after finishing last.
skysports.com
G20 summit in South Africa: Who’s attending and what’s on the agenda?
US President Donald Trump is boycotting the summit but South African leaders say the meeting will go ahead.
aljazeera.com
How this founder’s unlikely path to Silicon Valley could become an edge in industrial tech
Young's age and background – things that might seem like disadvantages when it comes to more established industries – have become his secret weapons. When he walks into a room of executives twice o...
techcrunch.com
Marjorie Taylor Greene to resign from Congress after clash with Trump
US president threatened primary challenge against the Republican firebrand over her campaign to release the Epstein files
ft.com
Rapid fault healing could rewrite earthquake physics
Scientists discovered that deep earthquake faults can heal far faster than expected, sometimes within hours. Slow slip events in Cascadia reveal repeated fault movements that only make sense if the...
sciencedaily.com
US Supreme Court blocks order on likely racial bias in new Texas voter map
Texas redrew its voting map as part of President Donald Trump's plan to win extra Republican seats in Congress in 2026.
aljazeera.com
India's blind women cricketers chase history at first T20 World Cup
Most players come from underprivileged, rural backgrounds and learned the sport in the last few years.
bbc.com
High-profile Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene to quit Congress after Trump feud
The Georgia representative will leave office in the New Year.
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Flagg outduels HS teammate Queen in career night
Cooper Flagg got a measure of revenge against former high school teammate Derik Queen, scoring 12 of his career-high 29 points in the fourth quarter to lead the Mavs to a 118-115 win over the Pelic...
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,367
Here are the key events from day 1,367 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
aljazeera.com
Trump says he's terminating legal protections for Somali migrants in Minnesota
President Donald Trump said Friday night that he's "immediately" terminating temporary legal protections for Somali migrants living in Minnesota. The state has the nation's largest Somali community.
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Norris takes pole in wet Las Vegas qualifying
Lando Norris' march toward a first world title continued apace after he took pole position in a wet and perilous qualifying session at the Las Vegas Grand Prix while teammate Oscar Piastri could ma...
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Donald Trump wields dealmaking diplomacy to shape US foreign policy
President’s latest peacemaking effort in Ukraine involves another quest for a payout
ft.com
Mark Mellman, Who Helped Democrats Understand Their Voters, Dies at 70
Over his career, Mark Mellman helped 30 senators, 12 governors and dozens of members of Congress win races.
nytimes.com
All My Sons review – the stars of a dream cast align for Arthur Miller’s towering tragedy
Wyndham’s theatre, LondonBryan Cranston, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Paapa Essiedu and Hayley Squires achieve theatrical alchemy in Ivo van Hove’s superb productionIn 2014 Ivo van Hove’s Young Vic stag...
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The sailor reviving the lost art of canoe building in New Caledonia
Dozens of traditional boats made as part of a project to reconnect with culture and ‘start of conversation’ on ocean rightsIn October in Lifou island, a double-hulled canoe was pushed into the lago...