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Tue, 01 Nov 2022 18:59:12 +1100
Russian president accused of "death by freezing"
Vladimir Putin has been accused of creating "death by freezing", as nationwide attacks on Ukraine's infrastructure continue.

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 18:56:14 +1100
Police chief calls response to South Korea crowd crush "inadequate"
South Korea's police chief has described as the response to calls for help "inadequate", after the crowd crush that left more than 150 people dead.

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 18:45:30 +1100
Australia signs deal to counter scourge of human trafficking
Human trafficking has been a long-standing stain on Thailand, with victims including children, Burmese migrants and Thai nationals.

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 16:38:19 +1100
Kyiv residents forced to line up at ancient wells after Russia knocks out water
The latest Russian missile barrage appeared aimed largely at depriving people not just of fresh tap water but of electricity and heat.

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 16:28:28 +1100
Suspect wanted to take Nancy Pelosi hostage, ‘break her kneecaps’
The gruesome attack on the husband of the House speaker is being mocked and dismissed in conservative, far-right social media, even among some Republicans leaders.

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 15:44:24 +1100
The world hopes Lula will save the Amazon. After Bolsonaro, it won’t be easy
If its new president-elect keeps his promises to safeguard the rainforest, Brazil could have a major impact on the global fight against climate change.

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 14:14:40 +1100
China accuses Australia of fuelling regional arms race
Beijing says American plans to station B-52 bombers near Darwin would “gravely undermine regional peace and stability”.

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 12:09:36 +1100
Man charged with assault and attempted kidnapping after Pelosi attack
The man accused of breaking into Nancy Pelosi's home and assaulting her husband is now facing federal charges.

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 11:59:29 +1100
Police apologise for handling of South Korea Halloween crowd crush
South Korea's national police have apologised for their handling of the Halloween crowd crush that killed 154 people, including an Australian.

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 11:54:47 +1100
Wave of Russian missiles target key infrastructure sites in Kyiv
Water and power outages in Ukrainian capital after Russian missiles strikes.

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 06:34:58 +1100
‘We won’t spare anyone’: Police make arrests after India bridge collapse
The collapse on Sunday evening in Gujarat state plunged hundreds of people into a river, killing at least 135.

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 05:49:19 +1100
Iran indicts 1000 for ‘Women, Life, Freedom’ protests, plans public trials: report
One of the boldest challenges to Iran’s clerical leaders since the 1979 Islamic Revolution, the almost seven-week-old protests have continued despite a deadly crackdown.

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 05:04:29 +1100
137 police officers for 100,000 revellers: Officials criticised over ‘man-made disaster’
The decision has come under intense criticism following the deaths of more than 150 people when the group surged.

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +1100
Australia can’t prevent the collapse of US democracy, but we can learn from it
A common theme in US commentary was that the apparent attempt to harm Pelosi was an inevitability after years of Republican hate speech.

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 21:43:39 +1100
Barrage of Russian strikes in Kyiv hits key infrastructure
Kyiv’s mayor said 80 per cent of the Ukrainian capital’s residents were left without water supplies, while blackouts were also reported.

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 20:44:48 +1100
Sydney woman killed in Seoul crowd crush
A young Sydney woman killed in the South Korea crowd crush is being remembered by her family as kind and caring, with an infectious smile.

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 20:29:26 +1100
Lula da Silva victorious in Brazilian election
Lula da Silva has emerged victorious in the Brazilian election, beating Jair Bolsonaro to be president.

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 18:17:02 +1100
Family grieving beloved daughter killed in Seoul crowd crush
Tributes are flooding in for Grace Rached, a 23-year-old Sydney film production assistant, who was killed while two of her friends are being treated in intensive care.

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 17:43:09 +1100
Gallery: The best photos from around the world
The best photos from the international wire agencies as chosen by our picture editors

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 16:28:20 +1100
Despite ‘zero corruption’ claims, Bolsonaro now ‘worried about prison’
Bolsonaro and his inner circle have faced investigations on accusations including the embezzlement of public funds and theft of staff wages.



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