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Sun, 25 Sep 2022 15:07:21 +1000
In Lebanon, boat tragedy kills 94 but others plan to migrate
Palestinians are mourning scores of migrants who died after their boat sank off Syria’s coast this week.

Sun, 25 Sep 2022 14:04:06 +1000
The CIA renovated its museum but you’re not allowed to visit
The museum features fun gadgets such as a polygraph machine in a briefcase, a communication device disguised as a tobacco pipe, and pigeon-carried cameras

Sun, 25 Sep 2022 13:03:59 +1000
Elton John ‘flabbergasted’ and teary after Biden surprises him with medal
The renowned singer and songwriter has championed numerous charities and humanitarian causes, especially those tackling HIV/AIDS. 

Sun, 25 Sep 2022 12:27:03 +1000
‘Camilla now calling the shots’ as King Charles faces a tricky few months
King Charles III must keep calm and carry on in the face of salvos from Harry and the controversy over staff cuts.

Sun, 25 Sep 2022 10:56:12 +1000
‘I wish they’d kill me’: British POW thanks Roman Abramovich for ending brutal Russian torture
One of the Britons returned in a prisoner swap said he wished he had died fighting off Russian-backed militants.

Sun, 25 Sep 2022 06:00:00 +1000
South Korea pounces as the once-mighty Japan struggles to innovate
South Korean workers are on track to become wealthier and more productive than their Japanese counterparts.

Sun, 25 Sep 2022 05:15:40 +1000
Queen Elizabeth’s resting place shown in photo as King Charles takes up new duties
Her final resting place features a ledger stone bearing her name and those of her parents, and husband Prince Philip.

Sun, 25 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +1000
War, climate change, famine: Can the UN fix the world’s current challenges?
As global leaders met for the 77th session of the UN General Assembly, the signs of the challenges they faced were impossible to ignore.

Sat, 24 Sep 2022 18:31:58 +1000
Ukraine's military says Russia has attacked key port city
Ukraine's military says Russia has attacked the key port city of Odesa with its new deadly foreign weaponry - Iranian kamikaze drones.

Sat, 24 Sep 2022 15:32:02 +1000
China tells US it is sending ‘dangerous signals’ on Taiwan
Taiwan was the focus of the 90-minute, “direct and honest” talks between Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on the margins of the UN General Assembly.

Sat, 24 Sep 2022 14:55:29 +1000
Pro-government marchers call for Iranian protesters to be executed
The pro-government marches followed the strongest warning yet from authorities when the army said it would confront “the enemies” behind the unrest.

Sat, 24 Sep 2022 13:08:46 +1000
Putin gets more involved in war strategy as Russian losses mount
Intelligence reports suggest behind the scenes Vladimir Putin is taking on an even deeper role in the war and his involvement has created tensions.

Sat, 24 Sep 2022 09:57:07 +1000
Solomon Islands tells UN it’s been ‘unfairly targeted’ over relationship with China
Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare says his country had been subjected to a barrage of unwarranted and misplaced criticisms, misinformation and intimidation.

Sat, 24 Sep 2022 07:46:24 +1000
Southern Ukraine attacked by drones
Southern Ukraine has been attacked with Iranian drones damaging buildings and killing at least one civilian.

Sat, 24 Sep 2022 06:57:18 +1000
Gallery: The best photos from around the world
The best photos from the international wire agencies as chosen by our picture editors.

Sat, 24 Sep 2022 05:21:11 +1000
Occupied Ukraine holds ‘sham’ Kremlin-staged vote on joining Russia
Kyiv and the West condemned it as a rigged election whose result was preordained by Moscow.

Sat, 24 Sep 2022 03:54:52 +1000
Liz Truss makes stunning tax-cut gamble as pound plunges
Australians heading to the UK will be able to enjoy tax-free shopping once more following the UK’s massive tax cuts for the rich, which sent the value of the pound to historic lows.

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 22:00:00 +1000
Wong calls for UN Security Council overhaul after Russian walkout
In her first major speech to the UN, Penny Wong will outline Australia’s ambition to be a significant player on the world stage.

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 21:54:35 +1000
‘We’ve lost a genius’: British author of Wolf Hall saga Hilary Mantel dies
The Booker Prize-winning author died “suddenly yet peacefully” aged 70, according to her publisher.

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 19:01:43 +1000
Man missing for 17 days after Sichuan earthquake found alive
The hydropower station worker stayed behind to prevent flooding and his attempts to walk to safety were complicated when he lost his glasses.



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