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South Korean prosecutors demand death penalty for ex-leader
Prosecutors called on Tuesday for the death penalty to be handed down to former President Yoon Suk Yeol, for his 2024 declaration of martial law,
'Dilbert’ comic creator Scott Adams dies
Scott Adams, the US cartoonist who wrote and illustrated the comic strip Dilbert, has died of cancer at the age of 68.
Trump promises 'help is on its way' as Iran death toll tops 2000
An Iranian official said about 2000 people had been killed in the protests, the first time authorities have given an overall death toll.
India hunts rampaging killer elephant
It's believed to be possibly enraged during "musth", a period of heightened sexual activity when testosterone levels soar.
'Sheer panic': Dual-citizenship Brits have to get UK passport to return
Travel agents are warning many are unaware of the change coming into effect soon.
Swiss fire victims' lawyer seeks expansion of criminal probe
Switzerland's criminal investigation into a fire in a bar should be broadened to include local authorities, a lawyer acting for some of the victims says, adding he will seek millions in compensation.
Victoria bushfires: More than 500 structures lost
There are still at least 12 major fires burning in Victoria.
Pianist hauls baby grand to Australian landmarks for outdoor performances
Kelvin Smith was inspired to take his performances into nature after watching the film The Piano.
Adelaide Writers' Week cancelled after week of escalating controversy
It comes after days of furore regarding the decision to cancel a scheduled appearance by Palestinian Australian author Randa Abdel-Fattah.
Pacts, patronage and fear: how Myanmar's junta chief holds on to power
Min Aung Hlaing's 2021 coup sparked a civil war of unprecedented violence, which has displaced millions.
US disguised military aircraft used in boat strikes - report
Disguising a military aircraft as a civilian plane to carry out an attack is a war crime called 'perfidy'.
'The black shadow was holding a gun' - Uvalde teacher relives the day all his students were killed
The trial of a law enforcement officer accused of not doing more to stop or delay the massacre has heard from a teacher whose students were killed after he was shot by the gunman.
Iran's 'kill switch' blackout raises concerns about unseen violence
Human rights groups estimate more than 500 people have been killed and more than 10,600 arrested in the ongoing protests.
Festival director quits as authors, including Ardern, drop out
The event has been caught in days of furore after a scheduled appearance by a Palestinian-Australian author was cancelled.
Minnesota sues Trump administration over 'invasion'
Tensions have flared since the shooting of a mother of three by immigration agents.
Queensland flood emergency warning continues as ex-cyclone moves west
Already-saturated western communities are being warned of possible heavy rains from ex-Cyclone Koji.
Former French police officers face jailtime for cocaine scheme
The officers were part of an anti-drugs taskforce but were expelled from police after their arrests.
Fire at Mississippi synagogue set 'due to building's Jewish ties'
In an interview, the suspect reportedly admitted to setting Beth Israel on fire and calling it the "synagogue of Satan".
What led Jacinda Ardern to quit Adelaide Writers' Week
The decision to axe scheduled speaker and author Randa Abdel-Fattah from this year's program has prompted an avalanche of withdrawals.
Trump to meet Venezuela opposition leader at White House
Maria Corina Machado has so far been sidelined by Washington after US forces seized then-president Nicolas Maduro.