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1. Tsunami warning as powerful quake strikes off Japan
2026-04-20 09:59:59
Tsunami waves of up to three metres are forecast in parts of Japan after a 7.5 magnitude earthquake. Photo: EPA PHOTO
An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.5 has struck off the northeast coast of Japan as authorities urge residents to stay away from...score:0.625, 2026-04-20 13:29:42
2. Teens arrested over attempted arson of London synagogue
2026-04-20 08:34:31
Police say counter-terror officers are probing attacks on synagogues and other sites in London. Photo: AP PHOTO
British police say they have arrested two people over an attempted arson attack on a synagogue in north London as counter-terrorism officers...score:0.637, 2026-04-20 11:58:39
3. Police target youth gang linked to several murders
2026-04-20 03:43:54
A youth gang linked to several murders has been hit with police raids and several arrests. Photo: HANDOUT/VICTORIA POLICE
Police have zeroed in on a notorious youth gang linked to multiple murders and other serious crimes, with a series of mass raids and...score:0.618, 2026-04-20 07:24:49
4. Swiss football club kicks Kanye concert out of stadium
2026-04-18 12:33:49
Kanye West has apologised for his past remarks, publishing a letter in the Wall Street Journal. Photo: AP PHOTO
Swiss football club FC Basel has cancelled a Kanye West concert, becoming the latest European venue to stop or postpone the US rapper's...score:0.619, 2026-04-18 16:12:23
5. Fuel pump prices to ease amid shipping breakthrough
2026-04-18 04:43:22
Petrol prices are on the way down but the question is whether the trend will last. Photo: Jay Kogler/AAP PHOTOS
Motorists are cashing in on falling petrol prices following a ceasefire in Iran but relief may be short-lived, with the scenario expected to...score:0.624, 2026-04-18 08:06:34
6. US renews Russia oil waiver after pressure from nations
2026-04-18 03:28:29
A US waiver allowing nations to buy sanctioned Russian oil at sea has been extended until May 16. Photo: AP PHOTO
The Trump administration has renewed a waiver allowing nations to buy sanctioned Russian oil at sea for about a month.
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7. Death toll from second Turkey school shooting at 10
2026-04-16 15:35:00
A tenth victim has lost their life after Turkey's second school shooting in a week. Photo: EPA PHOTO
The death toll from Turkey's second school shooting in two days has risen to 10 after another victim died while being treated in hospital, authorities...score:0.632, 2026-04-16 19:11:06
8. Pope to hold peace meeting in Cameroon conflict zone
2026-04-16 08:53:10
Pope Leo is to preside over a peace meeting in the western Cameroon city of Bamenda. Photo: AP PHOTO
Pope Leo XIV is travelling to the western Cameroon city of Bamenda to preach a message of peace in the epicentre of a separatist conflict that...score:0.638, 2026-04-16 12:04:37
9. Jobs hold firm as Iran war impact trickles through
2026-04-16 01:44:38
March jobs figures show the impacts of the Iran war are yet to hit the labour market. Photo: Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS
Australia's unemployment rate has held steady at 4.3 per cent despite the Iran war raising fears of a global recession and mass job...score:0.624, 2026-04-16 04:59:50
10. Australia joins calls for Iran ceasefire to be upheld
2026-04-16 01:10:25
Jim Chalmers and global finance ministers have issued a joint statement on the Middle East conflict. Photo: Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS
Australia and finance ministers from around the world have jointly called for peace in the Middle East to be upheld, warning...score:0.64, 2026-04-16 04:29:27
11. Business, diplomatic talks in PM's SE Asia energy dash
2026-04-15 17:54:07
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in Malaysia with a mission to secure fuel for Australia. Photo: Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS
Talks with the head of a major global oil giant and the Malaysian prime minister will dominate the final official day of Anthony...score:0.611, 2026-04-15 21:23:54
12. Jobs data to reveal first signs of Iran war impact
2026-04-15 17:30:31
March jobs figures are set to be released but it's unclear what impact the fuel crisis will have. Photo: Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS
Fresh jobs figures will be an early indicator of how Australia's economy is faring during the Iran war as a report points to...score:0.625, 2026-04-15 20:54:11
13. New Israeli strikes hit Lebanon a day after talks in US
2026-04-15 12:26:15
Israel and Lebanon have met for talks as Israel presses on with strikes targeting Hezbollah. Photo: EPA PHOTO
Israeli strikes rocked southern Lebanon, a day after a first round of historic talks between Lebanese and Israeli officials in...score:0.646, 2026-04-15 15:50:09
14. Stencil artist grieves ANZAC graves destroyed in Gaza
2026-04-15 07:12:47
Artist Luke Cornish has won the 2026 Gallipoli Art Prize for his image titled No Rest. Photo: Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS
A stencil artist has called out the "mindless destruction" of a commonwealth cemetery in Gaza where the graves of Australian soldiers...score:0.617, 2026-04-15 10:29:02
15. Asian shares rally on hopes for US-Iran peace talks
2026-04-15 02:24:27
Asian stocks have tracked gains on Wall St in early trading after talk of more US-Iran negotiations. Photo: AP PHOTO
Asian stocks have tracked Wall Street higher as hopes for a resumption of US-Iran peace talks push oil prices lower, while the dollar...score:0.612, 2026-04-15 05:54:39
16. Children among 11 killed by Israel fire in Gaza: medics
2026-04-14 22:15:29
Hundreds of Palestinians are estimated to have been killed since a ceasefire in Gaza took effect. Photo: AP PHOTO
Israeli fire has killed at least 11 Palestinians, including two children, in separate incidents across the Gaza Strip, local health...score:0.641, 2026-04-15 01:51:44
17. Qantas cuts domestic flights as jet fuel costs soar
2026-04-14 02:15:24
The airline group says the higher cost of jet fuel is forcing changes to its schedule. Photo: Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS
Qantas is cutting domestic flights while adding international capacity, as it faces a potential $800 million hit from higher fuel...score:0.633, 2026-04-14 05:36:14
18. War hits home for big Aussie bank as confidence slumps
2026-04-14 02:31:27
Westpac says market volatility has dented some of its income, ahead of its interim results. Photo: Con Chronis/AAP PHOTOS
Australia's second-largest bank has warned that the Middle East conflict is creating challenges for customers, as confidence crashes...score:0.612, 2026-04-14 05:36:10
19. PM seeks fuel supply certainty in visit to neighbours
2026-04-13 17:33:32
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says a $20 million ad campaign gives people practical information. Photo: Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS
Anthony Albanese will seek further assurances on Australia's fuel supply during the first prime ministerial visit to Brunei...score:0.63, 2026-04-13 21:00:22
20. US naval blockade to further choke world's oil supply
2026-04-13 07:37:17
Some 187 laden oil tankers were inside the Gulf as of last Tuesday, according to Kpler. Photo: AP PHOTO
The US military will block shipping traffic in and out of Iran's ports starting at 10am, Washington time on Monday (12am on Tuesday AEST), a move...score:0.636, 2026-04-13 10:53:00
21. Oil, US dollar rise as Middle East peace talks collapse
2026-04-13 01:16:40
Oil prices are on the rise again after marathon US-Iranian talks in Islamabad ended in a stalemate. Photo: AP PHOTO
Oil and the dollar have jumped as the failure of US-Iran talks to yield an agreement left a fragile ceasefire hanging in the balance and...score:0.621, 2026-04-13 04:49:03
22. Rosamund Pike beats Cate Blanchett for theatre gong
2026-04-12 18:03:32
Australian actress Cate Blanchett strutted the green carpet at the Olivier Awards in London. Photo: EPA PHOTO
Rosamund Pike and Paddington Bear were among the winners at London's Olivier Awards, which celebrate achievements in theatre, opera and dance,...score:0.588, 2026-04-12 21:43:17
23. Defence chief 'confident' Australia can send ship to Middle East if asked
2026-04-09 19:30:00
Australian Defence Force chief Admiral David Johnston says he is "confident" Australia could send a naval warship to the Middle East if the government requested it, but warned it could leave a critical security gap in the Indo-Pacific.
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24. PM seeks fuel assurance in Singapore amid tensions
2026-04-09 17:31:35
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is set to talk fuel with his Singaporean counterpart Lawrence Wong. Photo: Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS
Australia's fuel supply has been guaranteed until almost June as the prime minister flies to Singapore for high-stakes talks...score:0.624, 2026-04-09 20:45:03
25. Cricket legend arrested over mid-range drink-driving
2026-04-07 20:55:37
David Warner has been charged with drink-driving after being stopped on Easter Sunday. Photo: Darren England/AAP PHOTOS
One of Australia's greatest batsmen will face court after allegedly blowing more than twice the legal limit in a random breath...score:0.628, 2026-04-08 00:13:17
26. US-Iran mediation efforts via Pakistan 'continuing'
2026-04-07 16:16:16
A source says Iran has rejected a temporary ceasefire, seeking an end to US-Israeli strikes. Photo: EPA PHOTO
Efforts to facilitate talks between the United States and Iran are ongoing, two Pakistani sources with knowledge of the discussions have told...score:0.646, 2026-04-07 19:39:56
27. Chinese politburo member Ma faces corruption probe
2026-04-03 17:05:00
Ma Xingrui's most recent known public appearance was in Beijing in late October. Photo: AP PHOTO
Ma Xingrui, a member of China's elite politburo who had risen rapidly through the ranks after working as a rocket scientist, is under investigation over...score:0.629, 2026-04-03 20:34:19
28. Countries plot ways to reopen Strait of Hormuz
2026-04-02 06:15:34
Iranian attacks have halted nearly all traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a major oil route. Photo: AP PHOTO
Almost three dozen countries will meet in an effort to exert diplomatic and political pressure to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a vital...score:0.653, 2026-04-02 09:36:59
29. US could exit Iran war soon, Trump says - and NATO, too
2026-04-01 12:00:59
The main issue from the closed Strait of Hormuz is the lack of jet fuel and diesel, the IEA says. Photo: AP PHOTO
Global oil supplies are expected to be hit twice as hard in April as in March, the International Energy Agency says, underlining the urgent...score:0.641, 2026-04-01 15:23:56
30. UK's Starmer signals need for closer ties with EU
2026-04-01 11:17:59
Keir Starmer says he's not prepared to let Britain relive the energy shocks of the 1970s. Photo: AP PHOTO
Global instability caused by the Iran war means Britain should align more closely with European allies on security and economy, Prime Minister Keir...score:0.631, 2026-04-01 14:53:25
31. Dog reunited with owner after falling down NZ waterfall
2026-04-01 07:24:09
Border collie Molly was flown to safety after being found a week after her owner was rescued. Photo: AP PHOTO
When a hiker fell from a 55-metre waterfall in wild New Zealand bush, rescuers were forced to evacuate the badly hurt woman without her dog,...score:0.628, 2026-04-01 10:51:02
32. 'No punishment' for US army pilots in Kid Rock flyby
2026-04-01 05:50:19
Military helicopters flew close to protesters in Nashville during anti-Trump "No Kings" rallies. Photo: AP PHOTO
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has declared "no punishment" for US Army pilots who flew attack helicopters near singer Kid Rock's house...score:0.625, 2026-04-01 09:20:22
33. Fake pistol deal allegedly triggered doorstep murder
2026-04-01 04:53:09
Mohamad Raad is accused of pulling the trigger in the shotgun murder of a heroin dealer. Photo: HANDOUT/New South Wales Police Force
A heroin dealer who scored thousands of dollars in a phoney firearms deal was shotgunned through his front door by three...score:0.62, 2026-04-01 08:20:02
34. Russia urges Ukraine to clarify Easter truce proposal
2026-03-31 16:27:52
Ukrainian forces have been fending off a full-scale Russian invasion for more than four years. Photo: AP PHOTO
Russia has called on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to flesh out his proposal for an Easter ceasefire while also expressing...score:0.613, 2026-03-31 19:40:39
35. Dozens rescued after boat sinks in Indonesian waters
2026-03-31 06:55:58
Rescuers made it to a raft to evacuate survivors of a boat that sank off Taliabu Island, Indonesia. Photo: AP PHOTO
Indonesian search teams have rescued 21 people from a raft a day after their boat sank in rough seas.
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36. Labor pleas for Trump to de-escalate in Middle East
2026-03-30 21:56:40
Foreign Minister Penny Wong says a de-escalation is needed in the Middle East. Photo: Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS
Australia has called for a de-escalation a month after US-Israeli first launched strikes on Iran, acknowledging the impacts on the global and...score:0.635, 2026-03-31 01:27:56
37. Three United Nations peacekeepers killed in Lebanon
2026-03-30 19:55:13
Israeli air strikes have hit the southern suburbs of the Lebanese capital Beirut. Photo: AP PHOTO
Three United Nations peacekeepers from Indonesia have been killed in two separate incidents in southern Lebanon after a bloody weekend in which Lebanese...score:0.647, 2026-03-30 23:26:30
38. Trump 'no problem' with Russian oil tanker in Cuba
2026-03-30 02:14:12
Cuba is getting its first oil delivery in three months after crippling fuel shortages and blackouts. Photo: EPA PHOTO
President Donald Trump says he has "no problem" with a Russian oil tanker off the coast of Cuba delivering relief to the island, which...score:0.631, 2026-03-30 05:44:16
39. The long pursuit of cop-killer Dezi Freeman
2026-03-30 00:14:46
Victoria Police's five-day hunt for Dezi Freeman in February failed to produce a breakthrough. Photo: PR IMAGE PHOTO
THE LONG SEARCH FOR DEZI FREEMAN:
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40. Russia's Ust-Luga port damaged by more Ukrainian drones
2026-03-29 19:33:25
Russia's Ust-Luga port has been damaged again by a Ukrainian drone attack. Photo: EPA PHOTO
Russia's Baltic Ust-Luga port, one of its largest petroleum export hubs, has been damaged again by a Ukrainian drone attack which sparked a blaze later brought...score:0.644, 2026-03-29 23:07:40
41. Iran war impact bites Albanese according to new polls
2026-03-29 16:32:16
The fuel crisis could be a factor in a dip in voter approval of Anthony Albanese. Photo: Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS
Two new opinion polls indicate Australian voters are somewhat cranky about Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's handling of the fuel crisis that...score:0.627, 2026-03-29 20:06:00
42. NKorea testing of missiles capable of targeting US
2026-03-29 03:18:27
Kim Jong-un wants nuclear-capable, intercontinental ballistic missiles targeting the continental US. Photo: AP PHOTO
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has observed a test of a high-thrust, solid-fuel engine test and hailed it as a development to boost the...score:0.638, 2026-03-29 06:56:40
43. Israeli strike kills three Lebanese reporters: al-Manar
2026-03-28 16:43:53
Three media workers were reportedly inside a car in Lebanon when it was struck in an Israeli attack. Photo: AP PHOTO
An Israeli strike on a car in southern Lebanon has killed three Lebanese journalists, Lebanon's al-Manar TV reports.
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44. 'Harrowing' night as cyclone devastates remote towns
2026-03-28 04:20:24
Residents in the firing line of a destructive cyclone are grappling with the "devastating" aftermath of an overnight battering.
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45. 'Too late to leave': cyclone weakens but hazards remain
2026-03-28 00:43:16
The storm has left a trail of destruction in the Pilbara and North West Cape. Photo: PR IMAGE PHOTO
Residents in storm-ravaged communities are being warned not to let their guard down, even as a destructive ex-cyclone continues to weaken.
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46. Anti-Semitic vandal charged over threats from prison
2026-03-26 05:19:07
Anti-Semitic vandal Mohommed Farhat allegedly made death threats to a woman from inside prison. Photo: HANDOUT/NSW SUPREME COURT
A man jailed for leading a trail of destruction through a Jewish heartland is back in court accused of domestic...score:0.627, 2026-03-26 08:33:41
47. Police presence doubles in CBD in crime crackdown
2026-03-25 21:01:40
Police numbers will nearly double in Melbourne's CBD in coming days. Photo: James Ross/AAP PHOTOS
Officer numbers in a major city's CBD will nearly double to prevent low-level crime despite accusations the force over-police minorities.
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48. 'Not now, not ever': Iran mocks Trump's claim of talks
2026-03-25 06:10:53
First responders inspect a residential building hit in an overnight strike in Tabriz, Iran. Photo: AP PHOTO
The Iranian military has mocked US attempts at a ceasefire deal Wednesday, raising questions about whether a 15-point plan proposed by Washington...score:0.635, 2026-03-25 09:44:11
49. Mullin confirmed as US Homeland Security secretary
2026-03-24 01:31:21
Markwayne Mullin, a former mixed-martial arts fighter, backs Donald Trump's immigration policy. Photo: AP PHOTO
The US Senate has confirmed President Donald Trump's nominee for Homeland Security secretary, Markwayne Mullin, to replace Kristi Noem,...score:0.612, 2026-03-24 04:52:46
50. At least 34 killed in Colombian military plane crash
2026-03-24 00:13:32
Colombian authorities say the cause of a deadly military plane crash has not been determined. Photo: EPA PHOTO
At least 34 people are dead after a Colombian Air Force plane carrying 125 people crashed just after takeoff deep in the country's...score:0.632, 2026-03-24 03:51:44
51. North Korea's nuclear status is irreversible: Kim
2026-03-23 23:13:02
Kim Jong-un rejects the idea that nuclear disarmament of North Korea can be exchanged. Photo: EPA PHOTO
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un says his country will permanently strengthen its nuclear forces and treat South Korea as its most hostile state, as...score:0.619, 2026-03-24 02:20:45
52. One dead, 77 hurt as Colombian military plane crashes
2026-03-23 21:49:41
Colombian authorities say the cause of a military plane crash has not been determined. Photo: EPA PHOTO
At least one person is dead and 77 others are in hospital after a Colombian Air Force plane carrying 125 people crashed just after takeoff deep in...score:0.632, 2026-03-24 01:19:44
53. Boost for truckies amid escalating global fuel crisis
2026-03-23 16:31:21
Laws will be amended for truck drivers and transport businesses in response to soaring fuel prices. Photo: James Ross/AAP PHOTOS
Truck drivers will receive fast-tracked support as hundreds of petrol stations run out of fuel because of the Middle East...score:0.621, 2026-03-23 19:46:04
54. Jewish ambulances torched in suspected UK hate crime
2026-03-23 08:28:41
Authorities are investigating anti-Semitic arson attacks on a Jewish ambulance service in London. Photo: AP PHOTO
Four ambulances belonging to a Jewish charity in London were set on fire in London, in what British police are investigating as a hate...score:0.638, 2026-03-23 11:40:25
55. New Ukraine-Russia POW exchange possible: Zelenskiy
2026-03-22 19:15:13
Ukraine has called for tougher action against Russia's so-called shadow fleet to stop oil revenue. Photo: AP PHOTO
Ukrainian and US officials concluded a second day of talks in Florida on finding ways to end the four-year war with Russia, President...score:0.634, 2026-03-22 22:29:30
56. Matt Canavan has hit the ground running with an alarming unilateral declaration
2026-03-21 18:30:00
Newly elected Nationals leader Matt Canavan has hit the ground running with an alarming unilateral declaration, pushing to permanently open the Great Australian Bight for oil exploration and drilling.
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57. US and Ukrainian negotiators to discuss drone deal
2026-03-20 19:19:03
Ukrainian officials hope President Volodymyr Zelenskiy will soon meet US President Donald Trump. Photo: AP PHOTO
US and Ukrainian negotiators are set to hold talks in Miami that a source says could lay the groundwork for another meeting between US...score:0.637, 2026-03-20 22:50:22
58. Syndicate allegedly shipped stolen cars to Middle East
2026-03-20 00:04:38
A crime syndicate is accused of stealing high-end Toyotas before transporting them to the UAE. Photo: PR IMAGE PHOTO
A major criminal syndicate allegedly shipped stolen cars from Australia to the Middle East, with the apparent plot exposed after a series...score:0.633, 2026-03-20 03:36:23
59. Door open for gas company windfall tax as costs surge
2026-03-19 23:05:30
There are calls for a new levy on gas company profits as energy costs surge. Photo: James Ross/AAP PHOTOS
The energy minister has not ruled out fresh taxes being imposed on the profits of gas companies due to the Middle East conflict.
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60. Oil soars above $US115 a barrel after Mideast attacks
2026-03-19 08:58:33
The Brent crude oil benchmark has hit $US115 a barrel during trading in Asia. Photo: AP PHOTO
Oil prices have soared, with benchmark Brent rising to its highest level in over a week to more than $US115 a barrel, after Iran attacked energy facilities...score:0.63, 2026-03-19 12:24:39
61. Anutin re-elected Thailand PM after parliamentary vote
2026-03-19 06:58:12
Anutin Charnvirakul becomes the first Thai prime minister to be voted back to office in two decades. Photo: AP PHOTO
Anutin Charnvirakul has been re-elected Thailand's prime minister after sailing through a parliamentary vote, winning a fresh mandate...score:0.629, 2026-03-19 10:23:10
62. Probe of HK's deadliest fire in decades begins hearings
2026-03-19 05:05:45
A hundred and sixty-eight people died after a fire tore through a Hong Kong housing complex in 2025. Photo: AP PHOTO
An independent committee investigating the cause of Hong Kong's deadliest fire in decades has heard that a series of failures contributed...score:0.616, 2026-03-19 08:22:02
63. Saudi Arabia 'reserves right' to action against Iran
2026-03-19 02:52:24
Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan says Saudi Arabia still prefers the path of diplomacy. Photo: AP PHOTO
Saudi Arabia reserves the right to act militarily against Iran and any trust with Tehran has been shattered, the Saudi foreign minister has...score:0.652, 2026-03-19 06:20:21
64. PM warns of supply issues after Qatar gas plant attacks
2026-03-19 02:42:37
Iran attacked Qatar's Ras Laffan gas facility in what Anthony Albanese says is a worrying incident. Photo: AP PHOTO
Attacks on large gas plants in Qatar by Iran is a major concern, the prime minister says, as he expects the US-Israel led war to come to...score:0.643, 2026-03-19 05:50:13
65. Iran conflict to end as US has achieved aims: Albanese
2026-03-18 21:47:53
The federal government says it has no plans to send a warship to help protect the Strait of Hormuz. Photo: Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS
Anthony Albanese says he expects the US-Israel led war on Iran to come to an end as the key goal of curtailing Tehran's...score:0.626, 2026-03-19 01:16:10
66. At least 17 die in fighting on Sudan-Chad border
2026-03-18 17:25:05
Violence between the RSF and army on the border of Chad and Sudan has killed 17 people. Photo: AP PHOTO
The latest heavy fighting between warring parties along Sudan 's border with Chad has killed 17 people and left many seriously wounded, a medical...score:0.644, 2026-03-18 20:42:31
67. Iran says nuclear doctrine is unlikely to change
2026-03-18 09:17:22
Iranian authorities reaffirmed that their nuclear program is solely for civilian purposes. Photo: AP PHOTO
Iran's stance against the development of nuclear weapons will not significantly change, Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has told Al Jazeera in...score:0.643, 2026-03-18 12:36:28
68. Asian stocks advance but oil slips back
2026-03-18 07:46:14
Tokyo's Nikkei gained 2.9 per cent after the government reported exports were higher in February. Photo: AP PHOTO
Asian stocks advanced on Wednesday, with benchmarks in Japan and South Korea closing higher as oil prices fell back slightly despite a...score:0.62, 2026-03-18 11:05:15
69. Illegal tobacco war reignites with drive-by shooting
2026-03-18 02:05:33
There has been more than 130 tobacco store fires and other attacks in Victoria since March 2023. Photo: Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS
A long-running tobacco turf war has flared up again with a brazen drive-by shooting outside a suburban shisha bar.
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70. Trump postpones trip to China over Iran conflict
2026-03-17 19:02:11
US President Donald Trump says he intends to meet Xi Jinping in about five to six weeks' time. Photo: AP PHOTO
US President Donald Trump says he is postponing a highly anticipated trip to Beijing to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping as the war with...score:0.627, 2026-03-17 22:26:52
71. Israel says it killed Iranian security chief Larijani
2026-03-17 13:44:04
Israeli forces have killed Iranian security chief Ali Larijani, officials in Tel Aviv say. Photo: EPA PHOTO
Israel has claimed to have killed Iran's security chief while a senior Iranian official says the new supreme leader had rejected de-escalation...score:0.651, 2026-03-17 17:22:44
72. Cuba's electric grid collapses, millions without power
2026-03-16 21:36:36
It's the third major blackout in Cuba over the past four months. Photo: EPA PHOTO
Cuba's national electric grid has, the country's grid operator said, leaving around 10 million people without power amid a US-imposed oil blockade that has crippled the...score:0.648, 2026-03-17 01:10:42
73. Hamas holds talks with peace board over Gaza Strip plan
2026-03-16 19:36:45
The international Board of Peace body has been tasked with overseeing the Gaza Strip's future. Photo: EPA PHOTO
Envoys from US President Donald Trump's "Board of Peace" have met representatives of Hamas in Cairo in an effort to safeguard the Gaza Strip...score:0.645, 2026-03-16 23:08:37
74. Israel expands ground campaign in southern Lebanon
2026-03-16 11:36:15
Debris litters a street from buildings damaged in an Israeli air strike in Beirut's southern suburbs Photo: AP PHOTO
Israel has pushed into new parts of southern Lebanon, deploying troops to target Hezbollah positions as it intensifies its campaign...score:0.652, 2026-03-16 15:01:20
75. Allies react to Trump's call to secure Strait of Hormuz
2026-03-16 06:52:53
Donald Trump has demanded about seven countries send warships to keep the Strait of Hormuz open. Photo: AP PHOTO
US President Donald Trump called on allies over the weekend to help secure the Strait of Hormuz as Iranian forces continue attacks on the...score:0.636, 2026-03-16 10:27:34
76. No charges, no jail. Why robodebt's final chapter feels hollow
2026-03-14 18:30:00
Those who have waited two-and-a-half years for the release of the "robodebt" royal commission's sealed chapter finally saw the curtain fall this week.
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77. Israel threatens Lebanon ambulances over Hezbollah use
2026-03-14 16:40:16
Lebanese authorities say Israeli attacks against Hezbollah have killed more than 770 people. Photo: AP PHOTO
The Israeli military has warned it may strike ambulances and medical facilities which it says are being used unlawfully by Hezbollah in...score:0.644, 2026-03-14 19:58:12
78. Afghanistan accuses Pakistan of targeting homes
2026-03-13 08:06:01
Pakistani strikes on Kabul and other parts of Afghanistan reportedly killed at least four people. Photo: EPA PHOTO
Afghanistan's Taliban government has accused Pakistan's military of targeting homes in air strikes in Kabul and the southern province of...score:0.654, 2026-03-13 11:33:44
79. Nepal ex-rapper's party wins election in landslide
2026-03-13 04:52:07
Nepal's election has been dominated by Balendra Shah, a former rapper and mayor of Kathmandu. Photo: AP PHOTO
A three-year-old party won Nepal's general elections by a landslide, positioning its candidate Balendra Shah to become the next prime minister...score:0.612, 2026-03-13 08:01:01
80. Lift off for $105m Qantas COVID-19 flight credits compo
2026-03-13 00:56:08
Qantas will fork out millions of dollars to settle a class action over COVID-19 flight credits. Photo: Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS
Passengers handed Qantas flight credits instead of a refund for COVID-19 cancelled flights are set to share $105 million in...score:0.617, 2026-03-13 04:28:06
81. Iran's new supreme leader vows to keep strait closed
2026-03-12 14:12:51
Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, seen in 2019, has made his first statement since his appointment. Photo: AP PHOTO
Iran will avenge the blood of its martyrs, keep the Strait of Hormuz closed and attack US bases, new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei says...score:0.667, 2026-03-12 17:49:02
82. UK watchdogs push social media giants to block children
2026-03-12 08:01:11
Britain is considering barring under-16s from social media platforms - echoing a move by Australia. Photo: Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS
Britain's media and privacy regulators are calling for major social media platforms to do more to keep children off their...score:0.631, 2026-03-12 11:13:22
83. Ships under attack in the Gulf as Iran targets strait
2026-03-12 07:46:49
The bulk carrier Mayuree Naree was attacked by a projectile, forcing the crew to evacuate. Photo: EPA PHOTO
REPORTED ATTACKS ON SHIPS IN THE PERSIAN GULF SINCE THE IRAN WAR BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 28
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84. Speed, navigation errors flagged in cruise grounding
2026-03-12 05:49:20
The Coral Adventurer cruise ship became stranded after hitting a reef off the coast of PNG. Photo: Lloyd Jones/AAP PHOTOS
A cruise carrying more than 100 people became grounded off the coast of Papua New Guinea when a senior crew member unsuccessfully...score:0.624, 2026-03-12 09:11:07
85. Air NZ cuts flights as fuel price surge wreaks havoc
2026-03-12 05:26:31
Air New Zealand will have to rebook 44,000 customers after it announced it was slashing flights. Photo: AP PHOTO
Air New Zealand is slashing five per cent of its flights, or about 1100 services, through early May as the Iran war sends jet fuel prices...score:0.622, 2026-03-12 08:40:46
86. Burglary court hearing for Cher's son cancelled
2026-03-11 18:24:01
Cher filed a petition to become a temporary conservator overseeing her son's money in December 2023. Photo: AP PHOTO
A court hearing for Cher's son over allegations he broke into a New Hampshire home this month has been cancelled.
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87. Japan marks 15 years since Fukushima tsunami disaster
2026-03-11 13:24:08
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has vowed to accelerate the Fukushima region's recovery. Photo: AP PHOTO
Japan has marked the 15th anniversary of the earthquake, tsunami and nuclear disaster on its northeastern coast as the government pushes for more use...score:0.616, 2026-03-11 16:29:10
88. US destroys Iranian mine-laying vessels near Hormuz
2026-03-10 22:50:24
The US military says it eliminated more than a dozen mine-laying vessels near the Strait of Hormuz. Photo: AP PHOTO
The US military says it has eliminated 16 Iranian mine-laying vessels near the Strait of Hormuz as President Donald Trump warned any mines...score:0.643, 2026-03-11 02:19:06
89. G7 energy ministers stop short of oil reserves release
2026-03-10 16:50:51
Finance Minister Roland Lescure says countries are considering an oil stockpile release. Photo: EPA PHOTO
G7 energy ministers have stopped short of agreeing on a release of strategic oil reserves and instead has asked the International Energy Agency...score:0.628, 2026-03-10 20:14:49
90. Deaths across Middle East from US-Israeli war on Iran
2026-03-10 09:03:08
At least 1230 people have been killed in Iran since the US and Israel began their attacks. Photo: AP PHOTO
DEATH TOLL FROM THE US-ISRAELI WAR ON IRAN
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91. Qantas lifts international fares as war hits fuel costs
2026-03-10 07:43:49
The cost of international flights is set to take off due to rising jet fuel prices. Photo: Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS
Australia's biggest airline is raising fares on international routes to defray the soaring cost of jet fuel, while another has...score:0.621, 2026-03-10 11:07:25
92. Major reward to catch accused triple murderer
2026-03-09 20:17:16
A reward has been offered for information that leads to the arrest of fugitive Julian Ingram. Photo: PR IMAGE PHOTO
A $250,000 reward has been offered for information that leads to the arrest of accused triple murderer Julian Ingram.
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93. G7 ready to act on oil but holds off tapping reserves
2026-03-09 19:41:36
UK finance minister Rachel Reeves has met her counterparts from other G7 countries to discuss oil. Photo: AP PHOTO
G7 countries say they are prepared to implement "necessary measures" in response to surging global oil prices but have stopped short of...score:0.634, 2026-03-09 22:59:19
94. Iranian community fearful as regime's new leader named
2026-03-09 16:30:57
Australia's Iranian community has called for an end to corruption and oppression in their homeland. Photo: Sarah Wilson/AAP PHOTOS
Members of Australia's Iranian community fear their relatives will face retaliation as the regime selects a new hardline...score:0.624, 2026-03-09 19:56:35
95. US military kills six in strike on alleged drug boat
2026-03-09 02:00:39
The US says it has killed six men in a strike on an alleged drug-smuggling vessel in the Pacific. Photo: AP PHOTO
The US military says it has killed six men in a strike on an alleged drug-smuggling vessel in the eastern Pacific Ocean, as part of the...score:0.634, 2026-03-09 05:15:35
96. Israeli strike kills six Palestinians in Gaza
2026-03-09 00:03:18
An Israeli air strike and tank shelling have killed six Palestinians in Gaza. Photo: EPA PHOTO
An Israeli air strike and tank shelling have killed six Palestinians, including two girls, in Gaza City in separate attacks, the deadliest incidents in Gaza...score:0.649, 2026-03-09 03:13:59
97. Oil soars, shares slide in Asia, amid Mideast conflict
2026-03-08 23:01:07
Japan's Nikkei futures sank to 52,400, down drastically from Friday's cash close. Photo: EPA PHOTO
Share futures have fallen sharply in Asia as the inflationary pulse from surging oil prices threatened to raise living costs, and perhaps interest rates,...score:0.603, 2026-03-09 02:13:13
98. UK child killer Huntley dies after jail inmate's attack
2026-03-07 16:50:04
Ian Huntley denied murdering two 10-year-old girls but was convicted after a trial in 2003. Photo: AP PHOTO
One of the UK's most notorious child killers has died, days after he was attacked by a fellow inmate in the workshop of a maximum-security...score:0.628, 2026-03-07 20:23:31
99. Pope names veteran Vatican diplomat as ambassador to US
2026-03-07 13:19:04
Cardinal Christophe Pierre is making way for Italian Archbishop Gabriele Caccia as envoy to the US. Photo: AP PHOTO
Pope Leo XIV has named a veteran Vatican diplomat as his new ambassador to the United States to manage one of the Holy See's most...score:0.635, 2026-03-07 16:51:30
100. Israel carries out rare airborne raid in Lebanon
2026-03-07 10:35:15
Israeli forces have hammered parts of Lebanon after Hezbollah fired rockets into Israel. Photo: EPA PHOTO
Israel's military has carried out an airborne operation that dropped troops into a town in eastern Lebanon, residents and Lebanese state media say,...score:0.643, 2026-03-07 13:49:36
101. Seven dead as Russian strike hits apartment building
2026-03-07 08:34:06
Russia struck Ukraine with hundreds of drones and missiles an an overnight strike, officials say. Photo: EPA PHOTO
At least seven people are dead and 10 others, including three children, are wounded after a Russian missile hit a residential building in...score:0.638, 2026-03-07 11:48:41
102. Militants abduct 300 people in northeast Nigeria
2026-03-06 20:46:10
A number of communities in northeast Nigeria have been attacked in recent days, the military says. Photo: AP PHOTO
Islamic militants have attacked a town in Nigeria's northeast, abducting more than 300 people, including women and children, local...score:0.649, 2026-03-07 00:07:30
103. Timberlake wins order to stop release of arrest footage
2026-03-06 08:41:23
Justin Timberlake was charged with drunken driving in a village in New York's Hamptons in 2024. Photo: AP PHOTO
US singer Justin Timberlake has won a temporary restraining order to stop footage of his 2024 arrest for drink driving being...score:0.622, 2026-03-06 11:57:04
104. Azerbaijan army on alert after suspected Iran drone hit
2026-03-05 14:30:36
"We will not tolerate this unprovoked act of terror," Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev says. Photo: EPA PHOTO
Azerbaijan is preparing unspecified retaliatory measures after it says four Iranian drones flew across its border and injured four people in...score:0.65, 2026-03-05 17:44:04
105. Republicans vote down legislation to halt Iran war
2026-03-04 23:44:43
Laws that could have led to a halt in further US attacks on Iran have been voted down in the Senate. Photo: AP PHOTO
Republicans in the US Senate have voted down an effort to halt President Donald Trump's war against Iran, demonstrating early support for...score:0.633, 2026-03-05 03:02:51
106. Russia blames Ukraine sea drones after tanker explodes
2026-03-04 19:42:39
A Russian-flagged tanker carrying liquefied natural gas has erupted in flames before sinking in the Mediterranean Sea, Libyan authorities say.
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107. Husband of UK MP among three held over China spy claims
2026-03-04 16:10:12
Three men have been arrested on suspicion of spying for China, the Metropolitan Police say. Photo: AP PHOTO
Three men suspected of spying for the Chinese government have been arrested, London police say.
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108. Angry teachers to boycott NAPLAN as pay stoush heats up
2026-03-04 04:04:51
Striking teachers say they won' t support NAPLAN testing or conduct any practice tests. Photo: Ethan James/AAP PHOTOS
Students are set to miss out on NAPLAN testing in one state after teachers pledged to ban the national exam amid heated pay...score:0.629, 2026-03-04 07:18:06
109. France's aircraft carrier deployed to Mediterranean
2026-03-03 23:37:37
France's nuclear-powered aircraft carrier is being sent to the Mediterranean. Photo: EPA PHOTO
French President Emmanuel Macron has ordered France's nuclear-powered aircraft carrier to move from the Baltic Sea to the Mediterranean to help protect allied...score:0.635, 2026-03-04 02:45:15
110. Wall Street ends lower as Mideast fans inflation fears
2026-03-03 21:14:13
The S&P 500 closed below its 100-day moving average for the first time since November 20. Photo: AP PHOTO
US stocks have fallen as investors worry how long the Middle East conflict may persist, but indexes ended well off the day's lows.
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111. Sudan implicates Ethiopia in its civil war
2026-03-03 18:54:24
Sudan says Ethiopia was involved in assisting the Rapid Support Forces' drone attacks. Photo: AP PHOTO
Sudan has accused Ethiopia of allowing drones to be launched from its territory into Sudan to carry out attacks in February and March, the first time...score:0.629, 2026-03-03 22:11:43
112. Satellite imagery confirms attack on Iran nuclear site
2026-03-03 03:36:18
Satellite images show Iran's Natanz nuclear facility was hit on the weekend. Photo: AP PHOTO
Commercial satellite imagery has captured what appears to be the first known strikes on an Iranian nuclear site since the start of the US-Israeli air...score:0.61, 2026-03-03 06:58:42
113. Justin Timberlake sues to block release of DUI video
2026-03-03 01:27:19
Justin Timberlake is fighting to stop police releasing the video of his DUI arrest. Photo: AP PHOTO
Justin Timberlake is suing to block the release of police body camera footage from his drunken-driving arrest in New York's Hamptons nearly two years...score:0.625, 2026-03-03 04:57:37
114. Gaza fuel running short after Israel closes borders
2026-03-02 23:13:04
There are fears Gaza could be plunged back into famine as the enclave grapples with shortages. Photo: AP PHOTO
Gaza is rapidly running out of its limited fuel supply and stocks of food staples may become tight after Israel blocked the entry of fuel and...score:0.636, 2026-03-03 02:25:45
115. US not veering into a new 'endless war': Pentagon
2026-03-02 17:13:04
General Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, briefs reporters at the Pentagon. Photo: AP PHOTO
The Pentagon has played down concerns that the US attack on Iran risks plunging the United States into a new, open-ended conflict in the Middle...score:0.633, 2026-03-02 20:52:23
116. Pakistan president defends air strikes on Afghanistan
2026-03-02 16:47:26
Taliban security stands guard at a checkpoint in Jalalabad, Nangarhar province, Afghanistan. Photo: EPA PHOTO
Pakistan's president has defended his country's ongoing military strikes in neighbouring Afghanistan, saying Islamabad tried all forms of...score:0.643, 2026-03-02 19:51:35
117. Pakistan and Afghanistan fighting enters fifth day
2026-03-02 15:21:10
Taliban security stands guard at a checkpoint in Jalalabad, Nangarhar province, Afghanistan. Photo: EPA PHOTO
Afghanistan and Pakistan have said that their militaries had targeted each other's posts across the border as their fighting entered a fifth...score:0.62, 2026-03-02 18:50:56
118. Kuwait shoots down US jets in friendly-fire incident
2026-03-02 11:57:50
Kuwait's air defences have mistakenly shot down three US F-15 fighter jets. Photo: EPA PHOTO
Kuwait's air defences mistakenly shot down three US F-15 fighter jets during active combat, US Central Command says, describing it as an apparent friendly‐fire...score:0.626, 2026-03-02 15:18:32
119. US military planes crash in Kuwait amid Iranian strikes
2026-03-02 10:15:43
Kuwait's Defence Ministry says crew from the US aircraft were taken to hospital in stable condition. Photo: AP PHOTO
Several US military aircraft have crashed in Kuwait, but all crew members survived and are in stable condition, Kuwait's Ministry of...score:0.626, 2026-03-02 13:47:27
120. Stranded Aussie students seek way out from Middle East
2026-03-02 04:20:22
A young Australian robotics team is stranded in Dubai after Iranian missiles began raining down. Photo: AP PHOTO
A high school robotics team en-route to Turkey is among the thousands of Australians caught up in travel chaos caused by the rekindled war in...score:0.624, 2026-03-02 07:42:42
121. New locations sought for Aussie beef due to China levy
2026-03-02 03:33:57
Australia's domestic beef industry is on track to produce high volumes in 2026. Photo: Darren England/AAP PHOTOS
Around 800 million burgers worth of Australian beef may need to be diverted into alternative markets, as China enforces import quotas...score:0.63, 2026-03-02 06:42:15
122. Oil jumps amid US-Iran conflict, disrupts shipping
2026-03-01 23:33:57
Attacks on oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz could restrict global oil supplies. Photo: AP PHOTO
Oil prices have surged more than eight per cent to their highest in months as Iran and Israel stepped up attacks in the Middle East, damaging tankers...score:0.637, 2026-03-02 02:39:26
123. First US troops killed in Middle East conflict
2026-03-01 20:26:39
The US denies claims that the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier was hit with ballistic missiles. Photo: AP PHOTO
Three US service members have been killed and five others have been seriously wounded during the US attacks on Iran, marking the first...score:0.651, 2026-03-01 23:37:39
124. Three tankers hit in Gulf and one seafarer killed
2026-03-01 19:20:44
Three oil tankers in the Gulf have been hit as Israel and the US trade strikes with Iran. Photo: EPA PHOTO
At least three tankers were damaged off the Gulf coast and one seafarer was killed as Iranian retaliation for US and Israeli strikes on Iran...score:0.687, 2026-03-01 22:37:11
125. World reacts to killing of Iran's supreme leader
2026-03-01 17:18:13
Russian President Vladimir Putin said the death of Iran's supreme leader violated "human morality". Photo: AP PHOTO
World leaders are reacting to Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's death in US and Israeli strikes, as another wave of attacks...score:0.627, 2026-03-01 20:36:00
126. Nine killed as Iran protests erupt in Pakistan, Iraq
2026-03-01 11:51:51
Protests over air strikes on Iran have turned violent in Pakistan, with at least nine people killed. Photo: AP PHOTO
At least nine protesters have been killed after crowds breached the outer wall of the US consulate in the Pakistani city of Karachi...score:0.63, 2026-03-01 15:01:11
127. Trump warns some Americans may die amid strikes in Iran
2026-02-28 10:32:35
Donald Trump has warned Americans there may be US deaths during the military campaign against Iran. Photo: AP PHOTO
President Donald Trump says the United States has begun "major combat operations" in Iran, warning there may be American...score:0.649, 2026-02-28 14:12:41
128. Israeli and US forces launch pre-emptive attack on Iran
2026-02-28 07:09:50
Smoke rises on the skyline after an explosion in Tehran following Israeli missile attacks. Photo: AP PHOTO
Israel has launched a pre-emptive attack against Iran, pushing the Middle East into a renewed military confrontation and further dimming hopes for...score:0.628, 2026-02-28 10:39:51
129. Trump raises prospect of 'friendly takeover' of Cuba
2026-02-27 20:20:59
US President Donald Trump has described Cuba as a failing nation in need of change. Photo: AP PHOTO
US President Donald Trump has raised the prospect of a "friendly takeover" of Cuba, telling reporters at the White House that Secretary of State Marco...score:0.634, 2026-02-27 23:30:53
130. Israel's top court allows NGOs to keep working in Gaza
2026-02-27 18:04:39
Israel had announced it would ban 37 aid groups by March 1 for not abiding by new rules. Photo: EPA PHOTO
Israel's top court has moved to allow international aid groups to keep operating in the Gaza Strip and other Palestinian territories, as Israeli...score:0.638, 2026-02-27 21:29:22
131. Charles 'passes' military kit test on missile launcher
2026-02-27 02:49:03
King Charles took the controls of a missile launcher during a visit to a West Sussex barracks. Photo: AP PHOTO
King Charles has had a go at handling an air defence missile launcher while meeting military families on a visit to a West Sussex...score:0.609, 2026-02-27 06:16:42
132. Man who sent threatening emails to PM was in 'dark stage of his life'
2026-02-27 00:00:00
A man has admitted to firearm and harassment charges following an Australian Federal Police (AFP) investigation into emails sent to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
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133. Next round of Ukraine-Russia peace talks in Abu Dhabi
2026-02-26 23:15:08
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says March peace talks with Russia could resolve key issues. Photo: AP PHOTO
The next round of US-mediated peace talks between Ukraine and Russia is expected to take place in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates...score:0.631, 2026-02-27 02:44:14
134. Brazilian flooding death toll rises to 53
2026-02-26 16:13:38
Debris and mud in the aftermath of torrential rain that triggered flooding and landslides in Brazil. Photo: EPA PHOTO
Residents in Brazil's Minas Gerais state have faced closed roads and shops, and streets under water following more heavy rain overnight...score:0.612, 2026-02-26 19:38:07
135. Warner Bros opens door to Paramount after higher offer
2026-02-24 23:16:53
Warner Bros Discovery says Paramount has raised the price of its takeover offer to $US31 ($A44) per share, potentially setting the stage for a fresh bidding war with Netflix over the future of the Hollywood giant.
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136. Ukraine drones hit facility for oil pipeline in Russia
2026-02-23 16:14:52
Hungary and Slovakia have accused Kyiv of trying to block Russian oil flows to their refineries. Photo: EPA PHOTO
Ukrainian drones have struck a Russian pumping station serving the Druzhba oil pipeline set up to supply Moscow's crude to eastern...score:0.609, 2026-02-23 19:33:24
137. Court opens hearings into Philippines' Duterte
2026-02-23 10:18:26
The International Criminal Court has begun pre-trial hearings for former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, who faces three counts of crimes against humanity for deadly anti-drugs crackdowns he oversaw while in office.
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138. ICC to hear charges against Philippines' Duterte
2026-02-23 05:51:57
Prosecutors at the International Criminal Court will begin presenting evidence to support their charges against former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, detailing his alleged involvement in dozens of killings as part of his so-called war on...score:0.631, 2026-02-23 09:27:05
139. Inflation to stay on hold in first data post rates hike
2026-02-22 01:00:00
Wednesday will see the release of the first inflation data since last month's interest rate rise. Photo: AAP PHOTOS
The year's first round of inflation figures will provide a clearer picture on whether the Reserve Bank's recent hike to the cash rate was...score:0.625, 2026-02-22 04:32:51
140. Pakistan strikes militant hideouts along Afghan border
2026-02-21 23:02:11
Pakistan has seen a surge in militant violence in recent years. Photo: AP PHOTO
Pakistan says it has carried out strikes along the border with Afghanistan, targeting hideouts of Pakistani militants it blames for recent attacks inside the...score:0.651, 2026-02-22 02:30:53
141. Time's up for Tehran: deal or no deal?
2026-02-21 18:30:00
US President Donald Trump has put Tehran on the clock, and the window for reason is slamming shut.
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142. Hungary to block a key EU loan to Ukraine over oil flow
2026-02-21 13:05:03
Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó accused Ukraine of "blackmail" by failing to restart oil shipments. Photo: AP PHOTO
Hungary will block a planned 90-billion-euro ($A150 billion) European Union loan to Ukraine until the flow of Russian oil through the...score:0.624, 2026-02-21 16:24:01
143. For Europe, US tariff relief comes with a sting in tail
2026-02-21 06:28:54
From European wine makers to chemical companies and distillers, the US Supreme Court ruling knocking down a large part of President Donald Trump's trade tariffs comes with a sting in the tail: an even more uncertain trade outlook.
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144. Donald Trump to travel to China next month
2026-02-20 16:06:55
US President Donald Trump will travel to China late next month a White House official says, setting dates for a highly anticipated encounter amid tension between the world's biggest economies.
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145. Barcelona's Sagrada Familia reaches maximum height
2026-02-20 14:26:04
The unfinished monument is already the world's tallest church but still requires more construction. Photo: AP PHOTO
Barcelona's towering Sagrada Familia basilica has reached its maximum height, though the magnum opus of Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí...score:0.63, 2026-02-20 17:35:52
146. Chicken seller's wings clipped after profit fall
2026-02-20 01:38:22
Australia's largest chicken supplier has plucked its full-year forecast by millions of dollars after rising costs dented interim earnings, pushing its shares down by more than 16 per cent.
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147. Bill Gates a last-minute no-show at India AI summit
2026-02-19 06:33:32
Bill Gates has pulled out of India's AI Impact Summit hours before his scheduled keynote address, dealing another blow to a flagship event already marred by organisational lapses, a robot bungle and delegate complaints over traffic...score:0.616, 2026-02-19 09:43:35
148. Eight skiers dead in California avalanche, one missing
2026-02-18 21:45:07
At least eight skiers have died in an avalanche in California's Sierra Nevada mountains, and a ninth is presumed dead, making the disaster one of the deadliest single avalanches in US history.
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149. US rescuers battle winter storm to avalanche survivors
2026-02-18 08:52:33
Rescuers were dispatched in northern California after reports of an avalanche and people buried. Photo: AP PHOTO
Crews have pushed through mountainous wilderness during a snowstorm in northern California to rescue six back-country skiers who survived an...score:0.597, 2026-02-18 12:25:30
150. Former A-League star spared jail over betting scandal
2026-02-18 05:52:28
A former highly regarded A-League soccer captain has escaped with a fine after corrupting the betting outcomes of games with a dubious overseas figure.
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151. Ten skiers missing after Northern California avalanche
2026-02-18 01:27:07
Ten skiers in a California are missing after an avalanche. Photo: AP PHOTO
Ten back country skiers are missing and six have been found alive after an avalanche in Northern California during a powerful winter storm moving through the state.
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152. Bangladesh's new PM is sworn in after landslide win
2026-02-17 11:28:36
Bangladesh' s new prime minister has been sworn in after his party's landslide win in parliamentary elections, the country's first since the massive 2024 uprising and a vote billed as key to the nation's future political landscape after years of intense...score:0.617, 2026-02-17 14:37:50
153. Santos cleared of greenwashing as climate suit fails
2026-02-16 22:53:56
The Federal Court has ruled on allegations gas giant Santos made misleading climate claims. Photo: Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS
Claims by one of Australia's biggest gas companies that it could slash emissions were not misleading, a judge has ruled in...score:0.605, 2026-02-17 02:26:31
154. Myanmar expels East Timor envoy after rights complaint
2026-02-16 07:32:00
East Timor's President Jose Ramos Horta has met with Myanmar's Chin state Human Rights Organisation. Photo: Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS
Myanmar has ordered the head of East Timor's diplomatic mission to leave the country within seven days, in an escalating...score:0.63, 2026-02-16 10:45:30
155. Bondi shooter utters first words in first court showing
2026-02-15 23:42:03
Naveed Akram has faced court accused of carrying out the deadly Bondi terror attack with his father. Photo: PR IMAGE PHOTO
Accused Bondi terrorist Naveed Akram has broken his silence in brief remarks to a court as the names of some victims remain...score:0.623, 2026-02-16 03:08:10
156. Indonesia says 8000 troops ready for Gaza peacekeeping
2026-02-15 13:49:44
Indonesian soldiers are expected to be ready to deploy to Gaza for peacekeeping by the end of June. Photo: AP PHOTO
Indonesia's military says that up to 8000 troops are expected to be ready by the end of June for a potential deployment to Gaza as part of...score:0.648, 2026-02-15 17:01:28
157. Dubai's DP World boss removed from post over Epstein
2026-02-13 14:25:32
Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem has resigned over his links to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Photo: AP PHOTO
Dubai port giant DP World says its chairman and chief executive Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem had resigned, an announcement that followed mounting...score:0.63, 2026-02-13 17:53:05
158. Second US aircraft carrier sent to the Middle East
2026-02-13 07:50:55
The US plans to deploy the Gerald R Ford aircraft carrier to the Middle East. Photo: AP PHOTO
The United States will send the world's largest aircraft carrier to the Middle East to back up another one already there, putting more American firepower behind...score:0.649, 2026-02-13 11:18:07
159. Ukraine's Kyiv under 'massive' attack from missiles
2026-02-12 03:01:50
Russia has launched a fresh round of missile attacks targeting Ukraine. Photo: EPA PHOTO
The Ukrainian capital Kyiv has come under a "massive" attack from Russian missiles with various buildings hit in the assault, officials say.
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160. President sorry for crackdown as Iran marks anniversary
2026-02-11 09:07:54
Supporters of Iran's regime has marched to celebrate the 47th anniversary of the Islamic revolution. Photo: EPA PHOTO
Iran has marked the 47th anniversary of its 1979 Islamic Revolution as the country's theocracy remains under pressure from US president...score:0.623, 2026-02-11 12:14:02
161. 'Walk for peace' Buddhist monks arrive in Washington
2026-02-11 00:37:12
Thousands gathered along icy sidewalks to watch the monks' quiet procession through Washington. Photo: AP PHOTO
Draped in burnt-orange robes, two dozen Buddhist monks have arrived in Washington DC after an epic cross-country 'Walk for Peace' spiritual...score:0.619, 2026-02-11 04:06:59
162. Woman testifies against son of Norway's crown princess
2026-02-10 20:18:48
Marius Borg Hoiby faces a total of 38 charges, including four counts of rape. Photo: EPA PHOTO
An Oslo court has heard the most serious allegations during the second week of the trial of Marius Borg Høiby, the eldest son of Norwegian Crown Princess...score:0.622, 2026-02-10 23:32:52
163. Israeli drone strike kills two cyclists: Gazan medics
2026-02-10 19:49:10
Plans for an international peacekeeping force to provide security in the Gaza Strip are firming. Photo: EPA PHOTO
Two Palestinians on bicycles have been killed in an Israeli drone strike, hospital officials say, marking the latest deaths since an October...score:0.639, 2026-02-10 23:02:15
164. Liberals stare down next crisis as coalition restored
2026-02-08 16:32:34
Sussan Ley says the revived coalition is focused on holding the government to account. Photo: Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS
Opposition Leader Sussan Ley insists she has the overwhelming support of her party room after striking a deal with the Nationals to...score:0.617, 2026-02-08 19:45:27
165. US-led Board of Peace to hold first meeting
2026-02-07 20:43:40
The inaugural the Board of Peace meeting is scheduled for February 19. Photo: EPA PHOTO
The Board of Peace touted by US President Donald Trump will hold its first leaders meeting in two weeks.
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166. Marta causes 'catastrophic' damage in Spain, Portugal
2026-02-07 17:21:20
Spain and Portugal are being hit with another storm, this time doing "catastrophic" damage to crops. Photo: EPA PHOTO
Farmers in Spain are warning that torrential rains and high winds have left fields submerged and caused millions of euros worth of...score:0.609, 2026-02-07 20:25:57
167. Storm Leonardo forces evacuations in Spain, Portugal
2026-02-06 21:26:53
Consecutive weather fronts have pounded Portugal and Spain with torrential rains over the past weeks Photo: EPA PHOTO
One of Spain's main rivers is close to bursting its banks, as Storm Leonardo blows across the Iberian Peninsula with more storms on...score:0.624, 2026-02-07 00:41:58
168. Russia intelligence official shot and wounded in Moscow
2026-02-06 13:08:07
Investigators say a gunman fired several shots at Lieutenant General Vladimir Alexeyev. Photo: EPA PHOTO
A top Russian military intelligence official has been shot in his Moscow apartment building and rushed to hospital, investigators say, in the latest...score:0.63, 2026-02-06 16:36:06
169. Two killed in US strike on alleged drug boat in Pacific
2026-02-06 04:51:40
A US strike on a vessel alleged to be trafficking drugs has killed two people in the Pacific Ocean. Photo: AP PHOTO
The US military has carried out another deadly strike on a vessel accused of trafficking drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean.
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170. Senator calls for action on 'hateful' white supremacy
2026-02-05 19:00:05
Independent senator Lidia Thorpe has been critical of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's response. Photo: Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS
Decisive action must be taken to tackle the growing racist hate directed at Indigenous Australians, a senator says after an...score:0.621, 2026-02-05 22:23:18
171. Systemic changes urged after mass stabbing revelations
2026-02-05 16:30:57
NSW's coroner says the deaths have profoundly altered the lives of the victims' family and friends. Photo: Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS
The exposure of failures leading to a terrifying shopping mall mass killing has piled pressure on authorities to avoid...score:0.601, 2026-02-05 19:51:32
172. Key takeaways from the Bondi stabbing inquest
2026-02-05 02:17:34
Joel Cauchi's movements at Bondi Junction shopping mall that left six people dead and 10 wounded. Photo: Susie Dodds/AAP PHOTOS
In April 2024, Joel Cauchi armed himself with a hunting knife and killed six people within three minutes at the Westfield...score:0.615, 2026-02-05 05:43:27
173. Heart-broken families brace for mass stabbing findings
2026-02-04 16:30:36
A coroner will deliver voluminous findings and recommendations into a deadly shopping mall rampage. Photo: Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS
Almost two years after a schizophrenic man fatally stabbed six people in a suburban shopping mall, those left behind...score:0.613, 2026-02-04 20:04:51
174. Dogged Dezi search in dense bush fails to find fugitive
2026-02-04 07:19:57
Police believe Dezi Freeman is dead, but have yet to find any evidence in the latest search. Photo: Simon Dallinger/AAP PHOTOS
Search crews and specialist dogs are trudging through dense and perilous bushland as they continue a desperate hunt for...score:0.618, 2026-02-04 10:28:38
175. 'Third world': fault derails train line's 'Big Switch'
2026-02-04 00:46:11
Services on Melbourne's Metro Tunnel were thrown into chaos following an overhead power cable fault. Photo: James Ross/AAP PHOTOS
A $15 billion train line's switch to full services has been derailed by a fault that left commuters trapped in hot carriages...score:0.615, 2026-02-04 03:53:59
176. Australian Air Force to fly same private jet model operated by billionaires
2026-02-03 19:18:02
The Australian Air Force is flying in style, using a plane model operated as a private jet for billionaires the world over in the next stage of Defence intelligence upgrades.
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177. SpaceX acquires xAI as Musk looks to unify ambitions
2026-02-02 22:54:14
SpaceX has acquired Elon Musk's artificial-intelligence startup xAI. Photo: AP PHOTO
Elon Musk says SpaceX has acquired his artificial-intelligence startup xAI, combining the rocket-and-satellite company with the maker of the Grok chatbot in a move aimed...score:0.62, 2026-02-03 02:05:26
178. Iran summons EU ambassadors to protest terror listing
2026-02-02 09:28:22
The EU has designated Iran's Revolutionary Guard as a terrorist organisation. Photo: AP PHOTO
Iran has summoned all of the European Union ambassadors in the Islamic Republic to protest the bloc's listing of the paramilitary Revolutionary Guard as a...score:0.619, 2026-02-02 12:56:08
179. Venezuela releases 33 prisoners including activists
2026-02-02 06:51:32
Relatives of detainees gathered ahead of the release of 33 "political prisoners" in Venezuela. Photo: AP PHOTO
More than 30 people in Venezuela considered to be "political prisoners" have been released, legal rights group Foro Penal says.
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180. Oscar-nominated screenwriter arrested in Iran
2026-02-02 06:19:10
The Oscar-nominated co-screenwriter of It Was Just An Accident, has been arested in Tehran. Photo: AP PHOTO
One of the Oscar-nominated screenwriters of the Iranian drama It Was Just an Accident has been arrested in Tehran just weeks before the Academy...score:0.628, 2026-02-02 09:54:38
181. Ukraine, Moldova hit by blackouts from grid malfunction
2026-01-31 23:08:23
Kyiv was plunged into darkness and nearly 3500 apartment buildings lack heating in the capital. Photo: AP PHOTO
Parts of Ukraine and Moldova, including the neighbouring countries' capitals, were plunged into blackouts caused by a malfunction of...score:0.629, 2026-02-01 02:30:02