Tears in court as Fiji's former PM and coup leader Frank Bainimarama sentenced to one year in jail
It comes after Bainimarama's conviction over his role in influencing a police investigation into funding of the region's biggest university.
The women taking on Putin’s propaganda machine from the bunkers of eastern Ukraine
Across Ukraine, women are doing the dangerous work of reporting on the war from the front line and keeping newsrooms going.
'You are a liar': Chinese wannabe working holiday-makers furious over suspension of visa applications
Tens of thousands of young people in China reportedly see their working holiday visa applications expire as the Australian government quietly suspends issuing the visa for Chinese nationals.
Why this sunken island is changing the way we think about myths
Legend has it a jealous husband used a wave curse to sink Teonimenu into the ocean forever. Scientists have worked out what really happened.
China changes story on military confrontation, accuses Australia of spying
Beijing shifts its story on the latest confrontation between Chinese and Australian forces, claiming that one of its fighter jets intercepted an Australian helicopter because it was trying to spy on naval exercises in the Yellow Sea.
Gaza aid 'choked off' after Israel seizes Rafah border crossing
Aid agencies warn of a humanitarian catastrophe as Israeli forces seize the Palestinian side of the Rafah crossing in southern Gaza and close the flow of aid through the checkpoint.
US pauses weapons shipment to Israel following IDF occupation of Rafah crossing
US President Joe Biden has been trying to head off a full-scale assault by the Israelis in Rafah, where hundreds of thousands of Palestinians have sought refuge from combat elsewhere in Gaza.
What Stormy Daniels testified happened between her and Donald Trump
Stormy Daniels gave a graphic account of a sexual encounter with Trump during her testimony at the New York hush money trial.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy has dismissed assassination plots before — what would his death mean for the war?
The arrest of multiple people over an alleged Russian plan to assassinate Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is the latest in a long line of reported plots.
Authorities strike back at Russian cybercrime gang by unmasking its alleged kingpin
Ransomware outfit LockBit once offered a million-dollar bounty for anyone who could 'doxx' its leader. Now governments including Australia's have obliged.
AstraZeneca withdraws COVID-19 vaccine, cites a decline in demand
AstraZeneca has initiated the worldwide withdrawal of its COVID-19 vaccine, Vaxzevria, which is no longer being manufactured or supplied, the company said.
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His death was announced by his husband, fellow actor Ben Daniels, who paid tribute to the "kindest, most generous spirited and loving human being".
'Brilliant mind, great artist': Alt rock pioneer Steve Albini dies aged 61
The legendary producer who recorded music for bands including Nirvana, the Pixies, and PJ Harvey dies after a heart attack.
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The Philippines doesn't seem like the most likely place for a thriving ice hockey culture, but the country's women's side is rising up the ranks.
Madrid super sub scores two late goals to send Spanish giant to Champions League final
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