Australia says it would not block Turkey as COP host

Australia's prime minister said he would not block Turkey hosting the 2026 UN climate conference, indicating Canberra may step aside to solve a diplomatic feud overshadowing this year's talks.Diplomats at the ongoing COP30 conference in Brazil have just days left to settle rival bids from Australia and Turkey.If neither country agrees to step aside, the COP31 conference will be hosted by default in the German city of Bonn an outcome most are eager to avoid.Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Tuesday evening gave the first hint he may be willing to back down.