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Australian aviation crew carries out daring midwinter Antarctica rescue
Team evacuated a patient from McMurdo Station after landing plane in total darkness and temperature of -43°C.
World
Alan Jones trial: complainant wants to ‘humiliate’ broadcaster by revealing intimate details of alleged assaults, defence tells court
Barrister alleges ‘account of penis wiggling is an attempt to humiliate’ broadcaster who has pleaded not guilty to 22 charges of indecent as
World
Mexico deploys troops to secure avocado region after US halts imports
Mexico deployed more than 1,500 troops to its main avocado-producing state after the US suspended export inspections.
World
Record-high heat soars through South Korea
A record-high heatwave is sweeping through the Korean Peninsula, sending temperatures skyrocketing, reaching 42.5C.
World
Extreme heat breaks temperature records in central and eastern Europe
Slovakia reaches new high of 42C as authorities in Poland forced to shut down Kozienice and Połaniec power plantsEurope’s dry riverbeds and
World
July’s heatwaves kept UK shoppers away from high street
Visits down 3.8% after 6.2% fall in June, with many choosing to buy online instead, research for retail body findsShoppers stayed away from
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Why was Taiwan’s president evacuated in the middle of the night?
President William Lai took part in an emergency evacuation drill as part of Taiwan military exercises preparing for a potential Chinese inva
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Turkiye’s Erdogan visits Saudi Arabia: What to expect
Erdogan will meet with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif, his office says.
World
At least six killed, 15 wounded in Thailand school shooting, police say
Authorities say suspected gunman shot and killed his grandparents at their home before opening fire at the school.
World
Anti-Muslim US Congressman Andy Ogles loses Republican primary
Trump's endorsement fails to save Tennessee legislator who recently said 'Muslims don't belong in American society'.
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Trump unbound: the making of an imperial presidency – podcast
Donald Trump’s second term is unlike his first. The politicians who challenged him are gone. The lawyers who once pushed back now choose the
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Man dies after suspected dog attack at rural property in outer Sydney
Police say body of 23-year-old found at Eschol Park property with significant injuries, indicating he may have been attacked before death l
World
AI used to create viruses not found in nature for first time
US researchers say they created 16 viruses using AI, prompting hopes for medical advances and concerns about misuse.
Science
Wildfire damage could take hundreds of years to recover from, experts say
Habitats belonging to snakes and rare moths have been destroyed after the wildfires this summer.
World
More than one million affected by floods in India’s Assam state
Thousands of people in India have been displaced since July after monsoon rains triggered severe flooding.
World
Justin Pearson and Brent Taylor win primaries for key Tennessee House seat
Nominees to face off in November in redistricted seat central to Trump’s bid to retain slim Republican majorityTennessee primary voters pick
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Exclusive report with the 308 people rescued by Nigerian forces
Nigerian security forces have rescued 308 people abducted in separate attacks in northern Niger and Kwara states.
World
New Mexico court orders Meta to pay $567m over harms to children’s mental health
Ruling comes as part of second phase of landmark trial that found social media company enabled harm against usersA New Mexico court has orde
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Meta fined $567m in largest child safety ruling against social media giant
A New Mexico judge ordered the Instagram, Facebook and Whatsapp parent company to pay another $567m for the way it has harmed children.
Azerbaijan
Tajikistan reveals number of economically active people
Tech
Facebook owner condemned as 'public nuisance' and ordered to pay $942m over harm to children
Meta, the owner of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, has been ordered to pay $567m (£421m) to address the harm caused to children on its pla
World
Some of Doge's $110bn saving reports are wrong or lack evidence, US watchdog finds
A review of the body formerly charged with reducing government spending has found several issues with its calculations.
Azerbaijan
Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan will sign a joint defense agreement
Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan intend to sign a joint defense agreement.
World
Travel restrictions – from Israel and Europe – trap students in Gaza
Blockades and bureaucracy turn education into an uphill journey for talented Gaza students seeking a brighter future.
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