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Pakistan arrests prominent political ally of ex-PM Khan
Read MoreOfficials say Pakistan’s police have arrested a prominent political ally of a former prime minister in an overnight raid on the outskirts of the capital, IslamabadOfficials say Pakistan’s police have arrested a prominent political ally of a former prime minister in an overnight raid on the outskirts of the capital, Islamabad
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George Pell funeral: Tony Abbott praises cardinal as a ‘saint for our times’ and rails against child abuse charges
Read More Former PM says the cardinal was ‘the greatest man I’ve ever known’, likening his treatment to a ‘modern-day crucifixion’ Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Former prime minister Tony Abbott has described George Pell, a man found…
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Russia-Ukraine war live: Kyiv warns of Russian mobilisation on eastern border; Kramatorsk apartment block attack kills three
Read More Ukraine officials warn of Russian offensive marking first anniversary of war; Russian strike on eastern city late on Wednesday injures 20 Russia-Ukraine war at a glanceContinue reading…Ukraine officials warn of Russian offensive marking first anniversary of war; Russian strike on eastern city late on Wednesday injures 20Russia-Ukraine war at a glanceContinue reading…
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Australia announces decision to remove British monarchy from its banknotes
Read More KIng Charles III is expected to continue to feature on coins KIng Charles III is expected to continue to feature on coins
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Trump says he will target medical staff offering care to trans children if re-elected
Read More Former president pushes for sweeping changes to trans rights at federal level Former president pushes for sweeping changes to trans rights at federal level
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North Korea threatens ‘nuke for nuke’
Read More Pyongyang issued a harsh rebuke to US Defense Secretary North Korea has promised a tit-for-tat response to any security threat from Washington and Seoul, including using its “most overwhelming nuclear force.” US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin visited South Korea this week with a promise to further expand their joint military drills. “The military and…
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Why did Russia invade Ukraine?
Read More Vladimir Putin’s brutal military assault on sovereign neighbour continues in face of heavy losses and near-unanimous international condemnation Vladimir Putin’s brutal military assault on sovereign neighbour continues in face of heavy losses and near-unanimous international condemnation
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Ukraine news – live: Putin amassing 500,000 troops for major new offensive, says minister
Read More Russia could ‘try something’ to mark 24 February anniversary of invasion, says Ukrainian official Russia could ‘try something’ to mark 24 February anniversary of invasion, says Ukrainian official
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US secures deal on bases to complete arc around China
Read MoreWashington now has expanded access to four military bases in the Philippines facing the South China Sea and Taiwan.Washington now has expanded access to four military bases in the Philippines facing the South China Sea and Taiwan.
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ACT to incentivise electric vehicles with registration fee based on emissions rather than weight
Read More Territory expects 96% of owners to pay same or less under new model, 4% paying more to be owners of more-polluting vehicles Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Motorists in Canberra will soon pay their registration fees…
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Russians mark Stalingrad anniversary in shadow of Ukraine conflict
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‘Symbol of renewal’: US reopens Solomon Islands embassy
Read MoreThe US has been stepping up engagement with the Pacific amid concerns about China’s influence in the region.The US has been stepping up engagement with the Pacific amid concerns about China’s influence in the region.
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Biden FBI search: No classified documents found at president’s beach house, lawyer says
Read MoreThe FBI removed “materials and handwritten notes” reportedly from Mr Biden’s time as vice president.The FBI removed “materials and handwritten notes” reportedly from Mr Biden’s time as vice president.
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Philippines set to allow wider US access to military bases
Read MoreMove comes amid concerns about China’s assertiveness in the disputed South China Sea and over self-ruled Taiwan.Move comes amid concerns about China’s assertiveness in the disputed South China Sea and over self-ruled Taiwan.
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Ukraine news – live: Putin’s troops claim to have ‘surrounded’ Bakhmut, as residents flee
Read More Boris Johnson attacks UK refusal to send Kyiv fighter jets Boris Johnson attacks UK refusal to send Kyiv fighter jets
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Australia on track to eliminate cervical cancer by 2035 amid rising HPV vaccination rates
Read More Experts call for public access to vaccine for all young people after free school program reduces infection rate by 92% Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Cervical cancer vaccination levels are on the rise and experts are “highly optimistic” the disease can be eliminated in a…
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An Iranian Couple Has Reportedly Been Sentenced For Over 10 Years In Prison After Posting A Video Dancing On Instagram
Read More Astiaj Haghighi, 21, and her fiancé, Amir Mohammad Ahmadi, 22, are fashion and lifestyle influencers with nearly 1 million followers each. Haghighi previously spoke out in solidarity with Mahsa Amini, the young woman who died in Iranian police custody last year. View Entire Post › Astiaj Haghighi, 21, and her fiancé, Amir Mohammad…
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Israel carries out air strikes on Gaza Strip
Read More Israeli army confirms ‘striking in the Gaza Strip’ early on Thursday, hours after it said it intercepted a rocket fired from the Palestinian territory Israel conducted airstrikes on the central Gaza Strip early on Thursday, according to journalists and witnesses, hours after the military said it intercepted a rocket fired from the Palestinian…
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Auditor general finds NSW Labor seats denied bushfire grants due to limit set by John Barilaro’s office
Read More Report says $1m project threshold saw opposition-held electorates excluded from 2020 funding round Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Thresholds set by the former New South Wales deputy premier John Barilaro’s office effectively excluded Labor electorates from…
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Hunter Biden threatens to sue Tucker Carlson and calls for probe of Giuliani over ‘laptop from hell’ claims
Read More President’s son could face investigations of his own under Republican-controlled House of Representatives President’s son could face investigations of his own under Republican-controlled House of Representatives
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North Korea warns of ‘toughest reaction’ to allies’ drills
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Bill Barr says he didn’t overstep in Durham probe of Mueller investigation
Read More Barr’s comments marked the first time he has spoken to the press since The New York Times reported Thursday that he pressured Durham to find flaws in the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election conducted by Special Counsel Robert S. Mueller III. Barr’s comments marked the first time he has spoken…
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Defense decries publicity in trial over deadly Houston raid
Read MoreAttorneys for a former Houston police officer charged with murder in connection with a deadly drug raid three years ago are decrying publicity in the caseAttorneys for a former Houston police officer charged with murder in connection with a deadly drug raid three years ago are decrying publicity in the case
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Ukrainian ballet company makes U.S. debut
Read MoreThe men and women of the United Ukrainian Ballet company will make their U.S. debut in Washington, D.C., Wednesday night. For their members, the stage is a refuge from the horrors of war. Christina Ruffini has more.The men and women of the United Ukrainian Ballet company will make their U.S. debut in Washington, D.C.,…
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US opens embassy in Solomon Islands after 30-year absence to counter China
Read More Move comes amid concerns about Beijing’s military ambitions in Indo-Pacific region after it struck a security pact with Solomons last year The United States has opened an embassy in Solomon Islands after a 30-year absence as it seeks to boost diplomatic relations in the Pacific as a counter to China. The US secretary…
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Ukraine EU membership: No short cuts on joining, officials warn ahead of summit
Read MoreTop EU officials are heading to the Ukrainian capital as Kyiv aims to join the union in two years.Top EU officials are heading to the Ukrainian capital as Kyiv aims to join the union in two years.
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Ukrainian ballet company uses stage as a refuge from horrors of war
Read MoreThe United Ukrainian Ballet company is making its U.S. debut at the Kennedy Center.The United Ukrainian Ballet company is making its U.S. debut at the Kennedy Center.
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US Navy stops ‘gruesome’ experiments
Read More Animal-rights group PETA claimed that sheep suffered severe pain and paralysis in “scientifically worthless” decompression tests The US Navy has stopped commissioning decompression sickness experiments on sheep that allegedly subjected the animals to horrible pain and injuries, including paralysis and cardiovascular collapse, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has claimed. The…
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Why lifting Tanzania’s opposition ban suits President Samia
Read MoreHow democracy is faring as President Samia dismantles some of her predecessor’s dictatorial policies.How democracy is faring as President Samia dismantles some of her predecessor’s dictatorial policies.
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Why lifting Tanzania’s opposition ban suits President Samia
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Myanmar junta extends state of emergency, delaying promised elections
Read More Regime chief says military will always be country’s ‘guardian’ regardless of who is in power, as streets empty on anniversary of army takeover Myanmar’s military regime has announced an extension to its state of emergency, effectively delaying elections the junta had pledged to hold by August, as it battles anti-coup fighters across the…
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McCarthy and Biden have ‘frank’ meeting on debt ceiling amid ‘extraordinary measures’ to avoid default
Read More The White House described the meeting as a ‘frank and straightforward dialogue’ The White House described the meeting as a ‘frank and straightforward dialogue’
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At Tyre Nichols’ funeral, Kamala Harris calls for national police reform
Read More The House passed the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act after Floyd’s murder. But negotiations fell flat in the Senate and the bill never became law. The House passed the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act after Floyd’s murder. But negotiations fell flat in the Senate and the bill never became law.
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Florida May Force High School Athletes to Disclose Their Menstrual History
Read More Florida is debating whether to require all high school athletes to disclose their menstrual history. Parents and experts generally agree that it’s important for student athletes to be in good health. But many critics say a new draft physical evaluation form by the Florida High School Athletics Association (FHSAA), which makes the menstruation…
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Costa Rican farmer handed 22 years for murder of Indigenous land defender
Read More Brörán leader Yehry Rivera, 45, was shot and killed by Juan Varela during conflict in Terraba community in February 2020 A Costa Rican court has sentenced a man to 22 years behind bars for the murder of an Indigenous land rights defender in 2020, in a case which stoked decades-old tensions between native…
