Nauru's only bank was about to leave — until a Chinese state-owned alternative arrived on the scene
Bendigo Bank has delayed plans to leave Nauru and close the Pacific Island country's only bank after a Chinese state-owned alternative signalled it may be willing to fill the void.
Ukraine's ambassador blasts ABC for airing 'bowl of vomit' documentary on Russian invasion
Ukraine's ambassador says a documentary aired by the ABC uncritically repeated Russian propaganda and he will seek an explanation from the national broadcaster about why it was aired.
'Chinese brands a decade ahead of the rest': The reality facing the EV industry
Two rival Japanese car makers have announced they will work together on electric vehicles, countering the rise of Chinese competitors.
Trump risks assets being frozen as 30 companies reject $690m bond applications
Thirty surety companies rejected the former US president and others' applications for a bond to pay off the judgement. He has until March 25 to pay the amount in full.
Israeli troops raid Gaza's Al-Shifa hospital, UN says famine is 'imminent' in northern Gaza
Israel's military claims it has killed a senior Hamas operative and 20 Palestinian gunman in a raid on Gaza's Al-Shifa hospital, while the United Nation's food agency says "famine is imminent" in northern Gaza.
US study finds no evidence of brain injury in cases of mysterious 'Havana syndrome'
Symptoms of the mysterious ailment, first reported by US embassy officials in the Cuban capital Havana, have included hearing noise and experiencing head pressure followed by headache, migraines, dizziness, and memory lapses.
New Zealand brothers charged in Thailand after allegedly assaulting a police officer
Thai police say the tourists will be banned from entering the country again following investigation, after accusing the pair of assaulting an officer and attempting to steal his firearm.
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analysis:With another term secured, Putin will continue his war in Ukraine. But he may be gearing up for another battle
The Russian president's reign is set to continue for another six years, but his country faces numerous challenges, including a declining population, a devastating invasion of Ukraine and increasing international isolation, writes Riley Stuart.
Can Ukraine survive its 'shell hunger'? The US aid taps are off and weapons are quickly dwindling
Ukraine is ammunition-starved and losing ground to Russian troops, but the US hasn't sent weapons in months. Analysts say the situation is already dire on the frontline and there are concerns military funding woes will only get worse.
What is Lupus? Selena Gomez opens up about her health battles and self-love journey
Selena Gomez has opened up about her struggles with mental illness and her journey to self-acceptance while on a panel at the SXSW festival in the United States. Gomez has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder and the autoimmune disease lupus.
'Hope we move on': Former Haas boss Steiner on the Red Bull texting scandal
Formula 1. It's a sport where no one is short of cash but the gulf between the top and bottom teams has increased as former Haas team principal Guenther Steiner knows all too well.
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Partner of Australian Open champion dies aged 42
Russian ice hockey club Salavat Yulaev says coach Konstantin Koltsov has died aged 42. Koltsov was the partner of world number two tennis player Aryna Sabalenka.
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Despite the increasingly wild theories about the whereabouts of Catherine, Princess of Wales, the reality is she appears in good enough health to pop down to her local shops.
Tim Tszyu's Las Vegas bout becomes title fight as organisers find a replacement for injured American
Tim Tszyu will fight for his WBO super-welterweight belt after Sebastian Fundora replaced the injured Keith Thurman on the card.
Pakistani air strikes kill eight people in Afghanistan days after suicide bomber kills several Pakistani soldiers
Eight people are killed in Pakistani air strikes targeting suspected Taliban hideouts in Afghanistan — with officials promising "consequences" for the attacks.
Image of ocean rubbish wins wildlife photography contest
Ryan Stalker says his photograph of a soccer ball floating in the ocean with a colony of goose barnacles growing off it highlights the problems with marine waste.