After 101 treks across the Kokoda Track, one guide says it's too full of 'death traps' to go back
Charlie Lynn led trekkers across the rugged Kokoda Track for three decades — but after one trip last year, he decided the mountainous trail had fallen too far into disrepair for him to return.
Floods swamp southern China, fears for future of 'world's factory floor'
Floods have swamped a handful of cities in southern China following record-breaking rains, sparking worries about the region's defences against bigger deluges induced by extreme weather events.
Independent review of Palestinian refugee agency finds no evidence that hundreds of members are terrorists
A review commissioned in response to Israeli claims finds the UN agency for Palestinian refugees has more robust neutrality frameworks than similar groups, and that there is no evidence that hundreds of staff are involved with terrorist organisations.
'While salacious, does not matter': Porn star's claim under courtroom scrutiny as jurors hear openings in Trump's trial
A prosecutor lays out the "Trump Tower conspiracy", the former president's lawyers argue he's "cloaked in innocence", and a former titan of tabloid media educates jurors on chequebook journalism at the historic hush money trial in New York.
Susannah was the subject of research for 30 years. It cost her her 'private life'
From her early childhood well into adulthood, Susannah Breslin was studied by US researchers who became like parent figures to her. She has mixed feelings about the study's impact on her life.
BBC presenter who announced Queen's death resigns months after explicit photo scandal
Huw Edwards, the long-time BBC presenter often picked to anchor coverage of major news events, resigns nine months after he was the subject of a pornography scandal.
'Fearless and capable': Rahul Gandhi is the man hoping to topple Narendra Modi in the world's biggest election
Rahul Gandhi is the only serious challenger Narendra Modi faces in India. And this time, he's fighting with a mega-alliance to "save democracy".
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analysis:Papua New Guinea was 'blessed' with a visit by China just a day ago. Anthony Albanese is hot on their tail
China's top diplomat, Foreign Minister Wang Yi, will have departed Port Moresby's Jacksons International Airport just a day before Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese touches down for an extended visit to walk the Kokoda Track.
Ukraine expresses relief over US aid package approval as Russia issues a furious warning
The Kremlin warned that passage of the bill would "further ruin" Ukraine and cause more deaths.
US set to impose sanction on ultra-Orthodox Israel Defense Forces unit
The move is in response to accusations that the unit committed human rights violations in the West Bank.
Japanese navy helicopters crash in Pacific Ocean during training, leaving one dead and seven missing
Two Japanese navy helicopters carrying eight crew members crash in the Pacific Ocean south of Tokyo during a night-time training flight after possibly colliding with each other.
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