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China, India meet in tense border brawl
Military leaders from China and India held talks overnight after escalating tensions between the two nations over a stretch of border. How did it go?
Sweeping changes to racism rules
Proposed major reforms to tackle police brutality and racism are the talk of the US. Now, Republicans are coming up with their own.
Trump Jr’s bizarre $110k hunting trip
The US president’s son charged taxpayers $110,000 so he could hunt for sheep in Mongolia under Secret Service protection, documents reveal.
Court slaps down country’s virus cover-up
It’s quickly become one of the countries worst hit by coronavirus – and now its leader is trying to cover up how bad things are.
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Splendour in the Grass axed
Popular music festival Splendour in the Grass has been officially cancelled for 2020 due to coronavirus restrictions.
Court slaps down country’s virus cover-up
It’s quickly become one of the countries worst hit by coronavirus – and now its leader is trying to cover up how bad things are.
NSW free of local virus cases for 2 weeks
Critics claimed NSW eased its lockdown too quickly but the state continues to hit coronavirus milestones, recording an impressive feat today.
‘Pushed to the limit’: Region in crisis
For some countries the first wave of the COVID-19 outbreak has peaked and passed. But in this region, the nightmare is just beginning.
Weird origin of Trump’s conspiracy theory
Donald Trump’s latest conspiracy theory is way out there, even by his standards. That’s because it came from a truly bizarre source.
‘Pushed to the limit’: Region in crisis
For some countries the first wave of the COVID-19 outbreak has peaked and passed. But in this region, the nightmare is just beginning.
World on edge over China, India brawl
India has vowed to “avenge the blood” of its soldiers in an increasingly tense border dispute with China, as troop movements build.
Statue plan to keep ‘everyone happy’
A war in Europe is brewing as the continent confronts its colonial past – but one activist has an idea on how to keep everyone happy.
NZ just pulled off the unthinkable
Eliminating coronavirus in the community was something most health experts thought was impossible, but New Zealand just did it. This is how.
NZ lifting almost all virus restrictions
The trans-Tasman bubble could be closer than we think after New Zealand hit a major milestone in its coronavirus battle.
NZ lifting almost all virus restrictions
The trans-Tasman bubble could be closer than we think after New Zealand hit a major milestone in its coronavirus battle.
When you could travel overseas again
Dozens of people have registered their interest to get on a plane from Canberra to New Zealand in just a few weeks.
Teen’s failed 100km dinghy journey
A teenager is lucky to be alive after he became stranded while trying to cross the Cook Strait in a dinghy and had to be rescued.
New Zealand’s incredible virus figure
New Zealand continues to lead the world on coronavirus. But despite reaching an important milestone, there is pressure on Jacinda Ardern.
China’s scathing attack at Australia
China’s state media has unleased an extraordinary attack on Australia, saying our “chronic” problem with racism is worsening.
China, India meet in tense border brawl
Military leaders from China and India held talks overnight after escalating tensions between the two nations over a stretch of border. How did it go?
World on edge over China, India brawl
India has vowed to “avenge the blood” of its soldiers in an increasingly tense border dispute with China, as troop movements build.
Border face-off: Which nation is stronger?
The two largest nations in the world – and their equally large militaries – are on the brink of conflict. One of them has an advantage of the other.
China issues new warning on Australia
China has released a new warning to students about studying in Australia, as tensions continue to rise between Beijing and Canberra.
Satellite images expose China’s virus lie
Satellite images of hospital parking lots in Wuhan suggest coronavirus started months earlier than originally thought.
Sweeping changes to racism rules
Proposed major reforms to tackle police brutality and racism are the talk of the US. Now, Republicans are coming up with their own.
Trump Jr’s bizarre $110k hunting trip
The US president’s son charged taxpayers $110,000 so he could hunt for sheep in Mongolia under Secret Service protection, documents reveal.
Weird origin of Trump’s conspiracy theory
Donald Trump’s latest conspiracy theory is way out there, even by his standards. That’s because it came from a truly bizarre source.
Radical plan that could end protests
It was once seen as a concept on the fringes of activism but now the idea of scaling back, or even abolishing the police, is gaining traction including in Australia.
Injured protester reacts to Trump’s ‘smear’
The 75-year-old who was shoved to the ground by police in footage that shocked the world has responded to Donald Trump’s conspiracy theory.
Celebs push to ‘defund’ US police
A growing list of celebrities including Natalie Portman and Lizzo have joined calls to cease public funding for US police departments.
Court slaps down country’s virus cover-up
It’s quickly become one of the countries worst hit by coronavirus – and now its leader is trying to cover up how bad things are.
Nation hides virus data as death toll spikes
This country is suffering through a major health crisis, with a leader who’s just taken steps to hide its death toll from the rest of the world.
‘New epicentre’ for COVID-19 revealed
The World Health Organisation has warned of a “new epicentre” for the COVID-19 pandemic, revealing the virus is not slowing down.
Cocaine Cassie’s post-jail transformation
Australian drug smuggler Cassie Sainsbury has revealed the secret to her new physique in a candid Instagram Live shared with fans.
Coronavirus infections rise sharply
The coronavirus outbreak in Brazil is accelerating, with the country now reporting the second highest number of global cases.
Mayor plays dead to avoid arrest
A mayor in Peru pretended to have died from coronavirus, hiding in a coffin to avoid arrest after breaking lockdown to drink with friends.
Second ebola outbreak strikes Congo
A second ebola outbreak has struck Congo as the Central African country struggles to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic.
President ‘prayed’ COVID out of country
An African leader claims his country “prayed” the virus away, but testing of those who cross the border tells a different, troubling story.
Why virus spreads more slowly in Africa
While other continents have seen coronavirus spread rapidly, the World Health Organisation says COVID-19 moves more slowly in Africa.
Meaning of items seen in Queen’s address
The Queen has told her locked down subjects to “never give up, never despair” in a stirring televised address to mark VE Day.
COVID-19 ‘as dangerous’ as ebola
Experts say coronavirus is just “as dangerous” as ebola, which claimed 11,325 deaths and terrorised West African nations.
Sudden rise of Africa’s infections
There has been a jump in reported COVID-19 cases in Africa, home to one billion people, amid fears it could be the next epicentre.
Putin’s new push for civil war
Russian advanced combat jets were tracked every step of the way on their latest journey but officials are denying it ever happened. Why?
Anger over photo of beheaded girl
There is growing anger around the world after a 13-year-old girl was beheaded by her father after eloping with an older man.
Turkey snatches land from Greece
Turkish troops have reportedly invaded Greece and occupied a small patch of land on their contested border near the River Evros.
Chinese ambassador ‘found dead in home’
The Chinese ambassador to Israel has been found dead in his home. He only arrived to the country in February.
‘ISIS’ gunmen slaughter babies in hospital
Two babies and 11 mothers and nurses have been killed in a shooting after militants stormed a maternity ward. WARNING: Graphic content.
How nation of 10m recorded just 500 cases
Many countries have buckled under the toll of COVID-19, but a near complete lockdown in a nation of 10 million people led to just 500 cases.
Town in Italy will pay you to live there
There’s been a recent trend of idyllic Italian towns selling homes for loose change. This town’s doing one better – it’s paying people to move there.
Statue plan to keep ‘everyone happy’
A war in Europe is brewing as the continent confronts its colonial past – but one activist has an idea on how to keep everyone happy.
Mum drinking as son killed by dog
A mother who drank and took drugs while her young son was mauled to death by a bulldog has been jailed for two years along with a friend. Warning: Graphic.
Twins left to die as parents partied
One baby is dead, the other fighting for her life, after their Russian parents left them to go on a four-day lockdown drinking binge.
How predator knew Maddie would be alone
The prime suspect in Madeleine McCann’s disappearance was reportedly tipped off that the three-year-old’s parents would be out.
Trump reduces US troops in Germany
US president Trump has ordered the military to remove 9500 troops from Germany, possibly in response to German chancellor Angela Merkel shunning Trump’s planned G7 meeting this month.
