A spy for China's secret police is going public to reveal how people in Australia are targeted
A spy for one of the most feared and powerful arms of China’s intelligence apparatus is revealing his identity and operations overseas, including in Australia, as part of a Four Corners investigation.
Putin to move defence chief Shoigu in surprise reshuffle
In changes certain to be approved by parliamentarians, Russian President Vladimir Putin proposes a surprise new defence minister, nominating civilian Andrei Belousov, a former deputy prime minister who specialises in economics, for the job.
Ukraine acknowledges Russian 'tactical success' as it pounds 30 towns and villages in Kharkiv region
Russia targets over 30 villages and towns in Ukraine's north-eastern Kharkiv region after launching a ground offensive in the border region, forcing almost 6,000 to evacuate.
Cold lava mudslides kill dozens as flash floods hit Indonesian island
Cold lava — a mixture of volcanic material and pebbles — flows down the slopes of active volcano Mount Marapi, destroying houses and cutting roads.
Former fixer says he acted 'at the direction' of Donald Trump to arrange hush money
Donald Trump's former lawyer Michael Cohen directly implicates the former US president in a hush money scheme, telling jurors that his celebrity client approved hefty payouts to stifle stories that he feared could be harmful to his 2016 White House campaign.
Flash floods kill more than 300 people in northern Afghanistan after heavy rains, UN says
Flash floods from unusually heavy seasonal rains in Afghanistan kill hundreds of people and destroy more than 1,000 houses, according to the UN food agency.
Russia blames Ukraine after deadly apartment building blast
The attack in the Russian border city comes as Russia launches a fresh onslaught near Kharkiv.
Analysis by Lucia Stein
analysis:Harry and Meghan's Nigerian visit is a reminder of how much the House of Windsor could have used them
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's 72-hour visit to Nigeria has attracted a level of publicity Buckingham Palace has been sorely lacking of late. Is it a reminder of the "Harry-shaped hole in the monarchy?"
Analysis by John Lyons
analysis:Biden's tough words forced Netanyahu to make a choice this week — and he chose two far-right kingmakers
Joe Biden's growing criticism of Israel has left Benjamin Netanyahu having to choose between Israel's strongest supporter, which bankrolls its military, and two far-right politicians.
Man who received genetically modified pig kidney transplant dies nearly two months later
The first recipient of a genetically modified pig kidney transplant dies nearly two months after undergoing the procedure.
Aussie teens from Rotary club stranded after Air Vanuatu collapse
Air Vanuatu's collapse has left teenage volunteers stranded on the island of Tanna, Vanuatu. Members of an Albury-based Rotary club were running health clinics on the island and paid thousands for their initial tickets, but now face additional expenses of $3,000 per person to get the group home.
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