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Israel-Hamas war live: hundreds of Palestinians killed as Israel expands ground offensive ‘in all of Gaza Strip’
Read More Palestinian death toll reaches more than 15,000 according to Gaza health ministry; Israeli military indicates ground offensive has spread to the south Full report: Israel says its ground forces are operating across ‘all of Gaza’Continue reading…Palestinian death toll reaches more than 15,000 according to Gaza health ministry; Israeli military indicates ground offensive has…
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Iceland volcano – latest: Grindavik anticipate imminent eruption as 120 earthquakes strike
Read More The warning comes as the Blue Lagoon attraction extended its closure to 7 December for safety concerns The warning comes as the Blue Lagoon attraction extended its closure to 7 December for safety concerns
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Venezuela referendum result: voters back bid to claim sovereignty over large swath of Guyana
Read More Disputed territory of Essequibo is larger than Greece, rich in minerals and gives access to part of the Atlantic boasting oil in commercial quantities Venezuelans have approved a referendum called by the government of President Nicolás Maduro to claim sovereignty over an oil- and mineral-rich piece of neighbouring Guyana, the country’s electoral authority…
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Inquiry reviews convictions of ‘Croatian Six’ over 1979 Sydney bomb plot
Read More Judicial inquiry reviewing convictions of group jailed in 1981 over alleged terror plot to blow up Sydney targets Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails,free app or daily news podcast The testimony of a key witness and actions of a corrupt New South Wales police…
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US ally warns of ‘swarm’ of Chinese ships
Read More The Philippines said that Beijing’s fishing flotilla is “illegally”operating near a disputed reef The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has dispatched two armed patrol vessels to watch over more than a hundred Chinese boats that it said were “swarming” the disputed area around a small reef in the South China Sea. On Sunday, the…
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Russia-Ukraine war – live: Putin’s troops accused of executing soldiers who were surrendering
Read More Footage appeared to show Russian troops executing Ukrainian soldiers near the town of Avdiivka Footage appeared to show Russian troops executing Ukrainian soldiers near the town of Avdiivka
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William Tyrrell’s foster father argues ‘lawful’ force used on another child as punishment, NSW court hears
Read More Foster parents of missing William Tyrrell facing court on assault and intimidation charges of another child who was in their care Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails,free app or daily news podcast William Tyrrell’s foster father rejects claims he grabbed a child by the…
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11 climbers dead, 12 missing after eruption of Indonesia’s Mount Merapi
Read MoreAuthorities say 75 people were in the area when the West Sumatra volcano erupted on Sunday.Authorities say 75 people were in the area when the West Sumatra volcano erupted on Sunday.
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Fran Kelly to return to ABC Radio National in weekend role
Read More Veteran broadcaster to host Saturday Extra as national broadcaster shuffles radio lineup Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails,free app or daily news podcast Australians will once again be able to wake up to the sound of veteran broadcaster Fran Kelly on ABC’s Radio National…
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Mount Merapi eruption: 11 hikers found dead on Indonesian volcano
Read More Rescuers say dozens of hikers were on the volcano when it erupted on Sunday, with three found alive and 12 still missing Indonesian rescuers have found the bodies of 11 climbers after the eruption of the Mount Merapi volcano in West Sumatra. A rescue official said three people were found alive on the…
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Hong Kong: Protest leader Agnes Chow jumps bail
Read MoreThe activist is in Canada and is under investigation for breaching the national security law.The activist is in Canada and is under investigation for breaching the national security law.
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Rozelle interchange: work under way on spaghetti junction critics have labelled ‘a tunnel to a traffic jam’
Read More Extra lanes could ease ‘pinch points’ as new interchange funnels extra traffic on to roads ahead of Anzac Bridge in Sydney Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Emergency works are being carried out to improve “pinch points” on…
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How would Labor’s preventive detention regime work for people released after high court ruling?
Read More Under proposed scheme, an application could be made about a person convicted of a serious violent or sexual offence punishable by seven or more years in prison. But is it legal? Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails,free app or daily news podcast The Albanese…
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Centrelink should consider waiving 100,000 debts that may be unlawful, ombudsman report finds
Read More Watchdog says Services Australia and the Department of Social Services ‘did not act promptly’ to address the issue and calls on agencies to apologise Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails,free app or daily news podcast Centrelink should consider forgiving all 100,000 debts that may…
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Former US diplomat arrested in Florida is accused of serving as an agent of Cuba
Read More Manuel Rocha, 73, who once served as ambassador to Bolivia, is accused of working to promote the Cuban government’s interests A former American diplomat who served as US ambassador to Bolivia has been arrested in a long-running FBI counterintelligence investigation, accused of secretly serving as an agent of Cuba’s government, the Associated Press…
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New Notre Dame spire being installed
Read MoreAfter nearly being destroyed in a fire over four years ago, Notre Dame’s new spire is being installed after the original collapsed in the 2019 blaze. Elaine Cobbe reports.After nearly being destroyed in a fire over four years ago, Notre Dame’s new spire is being installed after the original collapsed in the 2019 blaze.…
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Hostage release puts spotlight on controversial Israeli detention practices
Read MoreThe release of Palestinian prisoners during the weeklong cease-fire has brought renewed criticism over Israel’s detention policies. According to the U.N., between 500 and 1,000 Palestinian children in the West Bank are held in Israeli military detention despite not being charged with any crimes. Imtiaz Tyab reports.The release of Palestinian prisoners during the weeklong…
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U.S. tells Israel to minimize civilian casualties
Read MoreAs the war between Israel and Hamas resumes, U.S. officials are urging Israel to try to minimize civilian casualties. Thousands of Palestinians have already been killed in the conflict. Nicole Sganga reports.As the war between Israel and Hamas resumes, U.S. officials are urging Israel to try to minimize civilian casualties. Thousands of Palestinians have…
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Israel ramps up ground assault as more than 100 hostages remain in Gaza
Read MoreIsrael’s military continues to pummel Gaza following the end of a temporary cease-fire to allow for the release of hostages. Some 130 hostages, including eight Americans, remain in the Gaza Strip. Chris Livesay reports.Israel’s military continues to pummel Gaza following the end of a temporary cease-fire to allow for the release of hostages. Some…
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Muslims in swing states vow to ‘abandon Biden’
Read More Activists and organizers have launched a campaign to prevent a second term for the incumbent president A group of Muslim American organizers from swing states has launched a campaign denouncing President Joe Biden’s 2024 re-election bid and his stance on the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. Activists from Arizona, Georgia, Florida, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, Pennsylvania…
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Bones found at Sydney beach in rumoured organised crime ‘dumping ground’ for murders
Read More Detectives appeal for information about butcher Paul Norton, who disappeared in 1989 Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails,free app or daily news podcast Human remains found in sand dunes near a Sydney beach have been identified as those of a butcher who disappeared in…
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Commonwealth Games: Gold Coast mayor scraps bid for 2026 event
Read MoreThe event is in doubt after the state of Victoria withdrew from hosting duties over spiralling costs.The event is in doubt after the state of Victoria withdrew from hosting duties over spiralling costs.
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Europe is ‘miles behind’ in race for raw materials used in electric car batteries
Read More EU and UK carmakers have secured just 16% of lithium, cobalt and nickel needed to hit 2030 targets, says study European carmakers have secured less than a sixth of the key raw materials they will need by 2030 to make electric vehicle batteries, according to analysis that highlights the expected scramble for green-tech…
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U.S. warship, commercial ships face attacks in Red Sea, officials say
Read MoreU.S. officials said drones and missiles were fired at 3 commercial vessels in the Red Sea on Sunday.U.S. officials said drones and missiles were fired at 3 commercial vessels in the Red Sea on Sunday.
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White House says US wasn’t aware of intel on 7 October Israel attack
Read More US distances itself from apparent failures of Israel’s military and intelligence groups US distances itself from apparent failures of Israel’s military and intelligence groups
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Israel expands ground offensive to southern Gaza
Read MoreIsrael’s military says it has expanded its ground operations to every part of Gaza in pursuit of Hamas.Israel’s military says it has expanded its ground operations to every part of Gaza in pursuit of Hamas.
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Alaska Airlines to buy Hawaiian Airlines in deal that may face regulator scrutiny
Read More Deal for $1.9bn, which includes $900m in Hawaiian Airlines debt, would keep both airlines’ brands Alaska Airlines said Sunday it agreed to buy Hawaiian Airlines in a $1.9bn deal, including debt, putting it on track for a potential clash with a Biden administration that has shown wariness about higher fares in the industry.…
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Widower of woman killed in horrific carjacking sues guilty teens’ parents
Read More Linda Frickey, 73, was dragged more than 200 yards as carjackers sped away with her car after she became entangled in a seatbelt Linda Frickey, 73, was dragged more than 200 yards as carjackers sped away with her car after she became entangled in a seatbelt
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A young couple’s ordeal captivates Chinese internet
Read MoreTheir struggles mirror the dashed hopes of so many people confronting a slowing economy.Their struggles mirror the dashed hopes of so many people confronting a slowing economy.
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South Africa: The region where political violence is on the rise ahead of elections
Read MoreThe BBC’s Fergal Keane returns ahead of elections next year – 30 years since apartheid ended.The BBC’s Fergal Keane returns ahead of elections next year – 30 years since apartheid ended.
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US prison deaths soared by 77% during height of Covid-19 crisis, study finds
Read More Analysis of in-custody deaths show mortality rates were more than three times the increase in general population in 2020 A study of US prison deaths at the height of the Covid-19 crisis in 2020 has found that mortality rates soared by 77% relative to 2019, or more than three times the increase in…
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Rishi Sunak says BBC cuts are ‘welcome’ amid cost of living crisis
Read More Efficiencies and savings have been made at the broadcaster after the government froze its funding The prime minister has said that cuts at the BBC are “welcome” and that it is appropriate for the corporation to make savings when things are difficult. After celebrating his achievement in halving inflation, which remains more than…
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Matt Gaetz frets about House GOP’s precarious majority after George Santos exit
Read More Florida lawmaker worries other GOP members of the House may depart Congress Florida lawmaker worries other GOP members of the House may depart Congress
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Tara Reade: How long will Western warmongers keep feeding human lives to their narrative?
Read More The deaths of thousands of people and the right to free speech are an acceptable price for the power-hungry establishment Freedom of speech in America and most European nations has fully receded into a mythological concept. The American constitutional right is no longer valid. Take it from someone whose entire YouTube channel has…
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What are the implications of Israel’s reported use of AI in Gaza war?
Read MoreIsrael is reportedly using AI technology to select and expand potential targets.Israel is reportedly using AI technology to select and expand potential targets.