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US Troops Seize Another Oil Tanker in Caribbean
The oil tanker, named Veronica, is the sixth that U.S. forces have boarded and seized since Dec. 10.
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Japanese PM Takaichi Signals Snap Election as Coalition Seeks Fresh Mandate
The ruling Liberal Democratic Party says voters must judge a new coalition and new policies.
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Amazon Launches EU-Only AWS Cloud, Announces Expansion Across Europe
AWS plans to expand the sovereign cloud beyond Germany into more EU countries.
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No Plan to Hang Protesters, Iranian Foreign Minister Says
Trump earlier said that executions by the regime won’t take place.
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1 Month on From the Bondi Terror Attack: How Australian Authorities Responded so Far
A delayed royal commission, new hate speech laws, and stronger gun control, this is what has unfolded since the Bondi terror attack.
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Iran Turmoil Grows as Trump Isolates Regime, Pressures Its Ally China
Mass protests and reported killings in Iran coincide with sweeping U.S. tariffs designed to isolate Tehran and pressure its main backer, Beijing.
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Trump to Meet With Venezuelan Opposition Leader Machado
The president said in an interview that he had a great conversation with Venezuelan acting leader Delcy Rodríguez.
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Governments Commit $26.6 Million More to Queensland Flood Recovery
The funding targets farmers, small businesses, clean-up efforts, and mental health support across flood-hit regions.
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ACCC Recalls Dr Schwartz Hand Sanitiser Over Toxic Methanol
The health authority says the product poses a serious risk if swallowed, though harm from skin contact is unlikely.
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Islamism–Marxism Hybrid at Heart of Iran’s Unrest, Says Expat
Cut off from their families, Iranian Australians are calling for outside support as the protester death toll mounts in their home country.
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Iran Reopens Airspace After Nearly 5 Hours Closure Amid Tensions With US
The airspace shutdown followed warnings from Washington and escalating unrest, forcing airlines to reroute flights amid fears of possible military escalation.
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People First Bank to Close 15 Physical Branches, 3 Agency Outlets
The bank will close more than a dozen physical outlets as branch and ATM numbers continue to fall nationwide.
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Writers’ Festival Apologises to Anti-Israel Author as She Launches Lawsuit Against SA Premier
Adelaide Writers’ Week had to be cancelled after over 100 authors withdrew and board members resigned after Randa Abdel-Fattah was dumped from the line-up.
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Warnings About Distressing Content Don’t Deter Young Adults, Study Finds
Research suggests that content warnings on social media may increase curiosity rather than discourage viewing.
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Australian Opposition, Greens Will Not Support Labor's Anti-Semitism, Hate Speech Bill
Labor’s broad 144-page response to the Bondi terror attack has received a broad array of responses.
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Crane Falls on Train in Thailand During China-Backed Railway Project, Killing at Least 32
A construction crane fell onto a moving passenger train, causing a fiery derailment Wednesday that killed at least 30 people and injured scores in Thailand.
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Supreme Court to Consider Government Request to Revive Removal Order Against Chinese National Convicted of Crime
A federal appeals court ruled immigration authorities violated the law after the man returned from a trip abroad.
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Trump Says Call With Venezuelan Interim Leader Rodriguez ‘Very Good’
Oil, minerals, and national security were some of the topics discussed during the phone call.
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US Troops Seize Another Oil Tanker in Caribbean
The oil tanker, named Veronica, is the sixth that U.S. forces have boarded and seized since Dec. 10.
|
Japanese PM Takaichi Signals Snap Election as Coalition Seeks Fresh Mandate
The ruling Liberal Democratic Party says voters must judge a new coalition and new policies.
|
Amazon Launches EU-Only AWS Cloud, Announces Expansion Across Europe
AWS plans to expand the sovereign cloud beyond Germany into more EU countries.
|
No Plan to Hang Protesters, Iranian Foreign Minister Says
Trump earlier said that executions by the regime won’t take place.
|
1 Month on From the Bondi Terror Attack: How Australian Authorities Responded so Far
A delayed royal commission, new hate speech laws, and stronger gun control, this is what has unfolded since the Bondi terror attack.
|
Iran Turmoil Grows as Trump Isolates Regime, Pressures Its Ally China
Mass protests and reported killings in Iran coincide with sweeping U.S. tariffs designed to isolate Tehran and pressure its main backer, Beijing.
|
Trump to Meet With Venezuelan Opposition Leader Machado
The president said in an interview that he had a great conversation with Venezuelan acting leader Delcy Rodríguez.
|
Governments Commit $26.6 Million More to Queensland Flood Recovery
The funding targets farmers, small businesses, clean-up efforts, and mental health support across flood-hit regions.
|
ACCC Recalls Dr Schwartz Hand Sanitiser Over Toxic Methanol
The health authority says the product poses a serious risk if swallowed, though harm from skin contact is unlikely.
|
Islamism–Marxism Hybrid at Heart of Iran’s Unrest, Says Expat
Cut off from their families, Iranian Australians are calling for outside support as the protester death toll mounts in their home country.
|
Iran Reopens Airspace After Nearly 5 Hours Closure Amid Tensions With US
The airspace shutdown followed warnings from Washington and escalating unrest, forcing airlines to reroute flights amid fears of possible military escalation.
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People First Bank to Close 15 Physical Branches, 3 Agency Outlets
The bank will close more than a dozen physical outlets as branch and ATM numbers continue to fall nationwide.
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Writers’ Festival Apologises to Anti-Israel Author as She Launches Lawsuit Against SA Premier
Adelaide Writers’ Week had to be cancelled after over 100 authors withdrew and board members resigned after Randa Abdel-Fattah was dumped from the line-up.
|
Warnings About Distressing Content Don’t Deter Young Adults, Study Finds
Research suggests that content warnings on social media may increase curiosity rather than discourage viewing.
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Australian Opposition, Greens Will Not Support Labor's Anti-Semitism, Hate Speech Bill
Labor’s broad 144-page response to the Bondi terror attack has received a broad array of responses.
|
Crane Falls on Train in Thailand During China-Backed Railway Project, Killing at Least 32
A construction crane fell onto a moving passenger train, causing a fiery derailment Wednesday that killed at least 30 people and injured scores in Thailand.
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Supreme Court to Consider Government Request to Revive Removal Order Against Chinese National Convicted of Crime
A federal appeals court ruled immigration authorities violated the law after the man returned from a trip abroad.
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Trump Says Call With Venezuelan Interim Leader Rodriguez ‘Very Good’
Oil, minerals, and national security were some of the topics discussed during the phone call.
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