Analysis by Eric Tlozek
analysis:'There's only been losers and we need to cut our losses': How does Israel actually end this war?
Seven months into this war, Israeli authorities have not eliminated Hamas, they have not freed the hostages and they have not restored national security.
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A lively propaganda anthem glorifying Kim Jong Un as the "Friendly Father" of the country is meant to help shape a softer image for the dictator and it's been massively popular around the world.
'We thank Australia': UN General Assembly votes in favour of full Palestinian membership
Australia votes "yes" to a resolution in the United Nations General Assembly on Friday backing a Palestinian bid to become a full member of the organisation by recognising it as qualified to join.
Michael Cohen has destroyed his life trying to put Donald Trump in jail. Here's why he flipped on his former boss
Michael Cohen was once Trump's personal attorney and said he would "take a bullet" for his boss, so what happened to make him flip?
Japan proposes to start hunting fin whales, reigniting debate over whale meat and cultural traditions
Japan proposes a plan to allow the hunting of large fin whales around its coast, sparking backlash from environmental groups.
Analysis by Jade Macmillan
analysis:Biden's red line, Trump's make-or-break moment and a brain worm: US politics takes some unusual turns
As the US president threatens to pull back on his support for Israel, his election opponent makes headlines for very different reasons as Stormy Daniels appears in court.
Timor-Leste has banned anyone from practising martial arts. Here's why
Large sections of the community support a ban, hoping it will help put a stop to violence, but martial arts leaders and advocates are outraged.
'It's so shameful': Seasonal workers, tourists stranded as Air Vanuatu enters voluntary liquidation
Ernst & Young confirms it has taken control of the airline after the Vanuatu government appointed it as voluntary liquidator of the company.
'The hallmarks of organised crime': What we don't know about the murder of two brothers in Mexico
Disappearances are not uncommon in Mexico. But in their haste to close the case of murdered surfers Jake and Callum Robinson and Carter Rhoad, local authorities leave a lot of questions unanswered.
'Powerful symbolic move': What we know about the US halt on heavy bomb supplies to Israel
The US acknowledges its 2,000-pound bombs cause civilian deaths in Gaza and will pause supply on a shipment of the heavy weapons to Israel over concerns about their use in Rafah.
Australians stranded in Vanuatu as national airline teeters on the brink of voluntary administration
Australian tourists are stranded in Vanuatu after the country's national airline cancelled international flights for four days, while the Vanuatu government considers putting it into voluntary administration.
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