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Lord Fakafanua says work to appease US underway
Tonga's prime minister says the US Deputy Secretary of State has accepted his invitation to visit the kingdom in the wake of Washington's latest travel bans on Tongans. Audio
Suicide bomber kills 31 in Shi'ite mosque in Pakistan's capital
The bombing, which targeted the Shi'ite Muslim minority, is the deadliest suicide attack in Islamabad in over a decade.
What only surviving treasure from Louvre heist looks like now
During the thieves' daring escape through the window of the Apollo Gallery, the crown of Empress Eugénie slipped from the their grasp and was left battered on the pavement below.
Uber ordered to pay US$8.5 million in trial over driver sex assault claims
The jury found that the driver was an agent of Uber, so the company was responsible for his actions.
Prosecutors drop case against Australian underworld figure
The director of public prosecutions confirmed it was discontinuing a retrial of allegations Tony Mokbel tried to source a commercial quantity of MDMA from overseas in June 2005.
Russian captain jailed for six years for fatal North Sea crash
Vladimir Motin, 59, had been on sole watch duty when his ship, the Solong, crashed into the Stena Immaculate anchored just off the coast of Yorkshire, northeastern England, last March.
Lower pollution during Covid boosted methane: study
Methane levels rose at a record pace in the wake of the pandemic as the super pollutant's main natural "cleaning agent" weakened during that period.
Elon Musk not happy being super rich
Being the richest person on the planet is apparently not worth it for Elon Musk.
Ukraine, Russia exchange POWs for first time in months
Each country has released at least 157 people, both countries said, amid United States-brokered talks in Abu Dhabi aimed at ending the war.
Email appears to confirm photo of Andrew, Giuffre is real
The disgraced former prince has long denied allegations he sexually assaulted Giuffre and had questioned whether the now-infamous photo had been doctored.
Attempted bombing at Perth rally declared terrorist act
A 31-year-old man was last week charged with throwing what police described as a homemade "fragment bomb".
What the Bondi Junction stabbing inquest found
The State Coroner says the five-week inquest has exposed "gaps" in the mental health system.
Disappearance of Gus, 4, declared a major crime
Gus Lamont disappeared off a South Australian outback property in September. His parents are not under investigation.
Teens say Australia social media ban isn't working
Australia's world-first social media ban for under-16s is two months old, but teenagers say they have found ways around it.
'Momma, if you're listening, we need you to come home'
In an emotional video posted to Instagram, Today anchor Savannah Guthrie pleaded for her missing mother to come home.
Teen charged over alleged death threats to Israeli President Herzog
An Australian teenager has been charged for allegedly making online death threats against Israeli President Isaac Herzog, ahead of his upcoming visit to Australia.
Ukraine, Russia wrap 'productive' first day of US-backed peace talks
Ukrainian and Russian officials have wrapped up a "productive" first day of new US-brokered talks in Abu Dhabi, Kyiv's lead negotiator says, as fighting in Europe's biggest conflict since World War II…
'You are not alone': Princess of Wales' message on World Cancer Day
Catherine spoke of her experience with cancer, in a deeply personal video message released on Wednesday to mark World Cancer Day.
Nike probed over alleged discrimination against white workers
A US federal agency is investigating what it says is potential discrimination against workers in part due to Nike's diversity, equity and inclusion targets.
What Trump, Xi talked about on call aimed at easing relations
China is considering buying more US-farmed soybeans, President Donald Trump says after what he called "very positive" talks with President Xi Jinping, even as Beijing warned Washington about arms…