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Australian police charge Chinese national with 'foreign interference'
She is alleged to be working under the command of China's Public Security Bureau.
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'Highly polluting': Shein slapped with 1 million euro fine
10:30 pm todayThe China-founded fast fashion online retailer was found to have mislead customers on the environmental impact of its products by an Italian regulator.
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'No longer able to cry': Inside Gaza's scarily silent clinics
8:52 pm todayDoctors say the world's concern over the aid blockade in Gaza has come too late.
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Beijing expands storm alert as fatal floods keep city on edge
10:30 pm todayBeijing residents have been warned to brace for a new round of heavy rainfall, telling them to avoid going out, a week after catastrophic floods killed dozens
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WKRP in Cincinnati star dead at 79
4:38 pm todayActress Loni Anderson, who won acclaim for her role as the brainy, glamorous radio station receptionist, has died.
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If you have a pet as a kid, does this lower your risk of asthma and eczema?
3:08 pm todayAs the number of people with allergies grows worldwide, scientists are trying to work out precisely how and why these conditions - such as asthma and eczema - develop.
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Sean 'Diddy' Combs' ex writes letter to judge pushing for his release
3:14 pm todayThe ex-girlfriend was supposed to testify against Combs in his criminal case, but mysteriously dropped out days before the trial began.
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Man dies after falling at Oasis gig in London
4:32 pm todayThe Gallagher brothers say they are "shocked and saddened" by the fan's death
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Illegal tobacco a deadly $10b industry in Australia
3:14 pm todayAnalysis: Australia's illegal tobacco problem has made the proverbial transition from tragedy to farce.
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Leopard seals' mating songs compared to nursery rhymes
2:34 pm todayWhile the longest Beatles songs top out at under eight minutes, these "songbirds of the Southern Ocean" can drag theirs out to 13 hours Audio
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The Trump administration takes a very Orwellian turn
6:47 am todayAnalysis - Reference to Trump's impeachments vanished from a major museum this week.
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Sydney pro-Palestinian protesters deny police fears of 'perilous situation'
11:02 am todayAn estimated 90,000 people took part in the pro-Palestinian march across the Sydney Harbour Bridge, far exceeding expected numbers.
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Hamas says it will allow aid for hostages if Israel halts airstrikes
10:00 am todayAccording to Israeli officials, 50 hostages now remain in Gaza, only 20 of whom are believed to be alive.
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How Pakistan shot down India's cutting-edge fighter
3 Aug 2025Chinese-made J-10s helped Pakistan shoot down one of India's prized Rafale fighters in the biggest air clash in decades.
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Israeli hostage families protest after Gaza militants release videos of emaciated captives
3 Aug 2025Protesters have gathered in Tel Aviv's 'Hostage Square', after the release of propaganda videos showing emaciated Israeli hostages.
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Australian state seeks to enshrine work from home in law
3 Aug 2025The premier of Victoria announced Saturday plans to enshrine working from home in law, saying it should be "a right, not a request".
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Watch: Enormous stick insect species discovered in Australia
Weighing 44g and stretching 40cm long, the insect remained unknown due to its isolated habitat in Australia's mountainous wet tropics.
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Woman missing, 1500 emergency callouts amid NSW floods and snow
3 Aug 2025A woman is missing in floodwaters as parts of New South Wales prepare for another day of wild weather following heavy rain, wind and heavy snow.
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Japan's grandmothers for hire: Companionship for $60 a visit
3 Aug 2025Older women are finding fulfilment - and income - by offering "motherly warmth" to strangers in a country grappling with loneliness. Audio
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India will continue to buy Russian oil, government sources say
3 Aug 2025India will keep purchasing oil from Russia despite US President Donald Trump's threats of penalties, government sources say.
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Trump revealed his new tariff plan. Here's what you need to know
1 Aug 2025The countries that have tariffs higher than 15 percent revealed.
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Kingmaker: The growing influence of libertarian tech titan Peter Thiel
1 Aug 2025The billionaire PayPal founder is building a new political order, part startup, part strongman state.
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What would New Zealand recognising Palestinian statehood mean?
1 Aug 2025Explainer - World leaders are moving toward accepting the idea of Palestinian statehood. What does it mean if New Zealand does? Audio
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Watchdog agency launches probe into former Trump prosecutor Jack Smith
3 Aug 2025The Office of Special Counsel has launched an investigation into former special counsel Jack Smith, who led criminal probes into the US president.
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UK defends new online safety law after criticism
3 Aug 2025The UK government on Saturday defended a new online safety law following harsh criticism from social network X.
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Tesla ordered to pay $414m over fatal Autopilot crash
2 Aug 2025A Florida jury has potentially opening the floodgates for more lawsuits over its driver-assist technology.
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Trump fires senior official over 'rigged' jobs numbers
2 Aug 2025The Bureau of Labor Statistics commissioner drew the ire of the US president, after data showed the weakest pace of hiring since 2020.
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Russian drone strikes on Ukraine hit record high
Russia fired 6297 long-range drones at Ukraine in July, as ceasefire talks continued to stall.
Top News stories
- Chinese national charged in Australia under foreign interference laws
- Auckland City Rail Link maps go up at Britomart
- Italian regulator hits Shein with 1 million euro greenwashing fine
- Closing National Library for memorial service would not have been appropriate - minister
- Doctors in Gaza are treating children who may never recover from malnutrition
