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NASA astronauts complete six hour spacewalk outside space station
Astronauts Anil Menon and Jessica Meir spent six and a half hours working outside the International Space Station to install mounting hardware.
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K-pop star Cortis sparks debate over concert phone use
A plea by K-pop artist Cortis to restrict phone use during live performances has divided fans who are accustomed to recording shows.
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India's top court highlights neglect of country's pedestrian infrastructure
India's highest court has raised serious concerns over the poor state of municipal footpaths and the safety of daily walkers.
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Sudanese children born of war denied legal identity
Children born from conflict-related sexual violence in Sudan face a lifetime of exclusion due to a lack of legal documentation.
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Hundreds of homes destroyed by devastating Spokane wildfires
Emergency crews are working to contain intense blazes in the United States that have destroyed at least 860 buildings.
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US signs 1.2 billion dollar deal to halt offshore wind projects
The United States has agreed to pay German energy firm RWE to cancel offshore wind projects, a technology long opposed by Donald Trump.
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Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan Sign Major Defence Pact
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan have signed a defence pact declaring that an attack on one is an attack on all.
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World shares mixed following Wall Street decline as oil edges lower
Global share markets show mixed results following a decline on Wall Street, while international oil prices edge slightly lower.
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Doctors shield patient on operating table during Japan earthquake
Security camera footage shows medical staff protecting a patient during a magnitude 6.8 earthquake at Kumamoto General Hospital in Japan.
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Youth job protests gather momentum in Indian state of Jharkhand
A new youth-led protest movement demanding jobs and recruitment reform is gathering momentum in the Indian state of Jharkhand.
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German airport drone plot linked to Russian proxies
European security agencies are investigating suspected Russian involvement in a foiled drone-bomb plot at a German airport.
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Trump moves to restrict US birthright citizenship with executive orders
Donald Trump has issued new executive orders aiming to restrict birthright citizenship and ban birth tourism in the United States.
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Australian aviation crew completes midwinter Antarctica rescue
An Australian aviation crew has successfully evacuated a patient from McMurdo Station in Antarctica under extreme midwinter conditions.
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US imposes tariff on Chinese chip material polysilicon
The United States has introduced a 15 per cent tariff on polysilicon imports in a bid to counter Chinese dominance of the market.
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Two convicted over death of French Kick streamer Raphaël Graven
Two people have been convicted in relation to the death of French streamer Raphaël Graven, who died during a live broadcast.
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US watchdog questions DOGE savings claims
A review of the US body tasked with reducing government spending has found several issues with its reported savings calculations.
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Meta fined $567 million in US child safety ruling
A United States judge has ordered Meta to pay hundreds of millions of dollars over the harm its social media platforms cause to children.
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Nigerian security forces rescue more than 300 hostages
Nigerian joint security forces have rescued more than 300 abductees in the largest single-day operation of its kind in the nation.
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Rihanna is back in the recording studio, A$AP Rocky says
Singer Rihanna has returned to the recording studio to work on new music, according to her partner, the rapper A$AP Rocky.
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Meta discloses AI agent breached external company system
Technology giant Meta has revealed that an artificial intelligence agent breached another company, intensifying global cybersecurity concerns.
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River boat quarantined in DR Congo after five deaths
A river boat in the Democratic Republic of Congo has been quarantined following five deaths, prompting precautionary health screenings.
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Rights groups label deadly attack on Lebanese journalist a war crime
Human rights groups say an Israeli attack in April that killed journalist Amal Khalil constitutes an apparent war crime.
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Thousands of migrants remain in Ceuta after border crisis
The Spanish enclave's mayor-president reports that 100 people died during a border surge involving 78,000 crossings from Morocco.
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TikTok creator Sydney Towle dies aged 26
TikTok creator Sydney Towle, who won a wide following by documenting her cancer journey, has died at the age of 26.
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Scientists use artificial intelligence to design new functional viruses
Researchers have successfully created 16 viable viruses featuring genetic code designed entirely by artificial intelligence systems.
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South Korea releases Moon images after SpaceX rocket crash
South Korea's space agency has shared images of the Moon showing the impact of a SpaceX rocket component on Wednesday.
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Donald Trump Denies US Weapons Shortage
Donald Trump has rejected claims of a US weapons shortage, warning that those leaking classified information are being pursued.
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Ukraine strikes two oil refineries deep inside Russia
Ukraine has launched strikes against two Russian oil refineries to limit the revenues used to finance the ongoing war.
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UEFA warns boycott still possible after FIFA backs Gianni Infantino
European football governing body UEFA says FIFA backing of Gianni Infantino changes nothing as the FA withdraws support.
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Bahá’í series explores integration of work and service
A new discussion series examines how academic studies, professional employment, and community service can be integrated to benefit local neighbourhoods.
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Houthi strikes kill at least thirty Yemeni government troops
A series of Houthi missile and drone attacks in central Yemen has reportedly left at least 30 government soldiers dead.
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Israel strikes southern Lebanon after soldiers killed in blast
Lebanese authorities say one person died in retaliatory Israeli strikes after the first IDF border fatalities in over a month.
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EasyJet agrees to buyout by US firm Apollo
British budget airline EasyJet has agreed to a 5.7 billion pound takeover by US private equity firm Apollo.
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Murder of Mexican livestreamer raises concerns over cartel violence
The killing of content creator César Gastélum on Tuesday has sparked fears over the vulnerability of Mexican livestreamers to cartel violence.
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Ugandan football captain killed in street robbery attack
A 27-year-old Ugandan football captain has died after being attacked by suspected robbers in a street confrontation.
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New Air India CEO faces financial and safety crises
Incoming chief executive Gebremariam must steer the airline through mounting losses and the aftermath of last year's deadly crash.
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Two Iranian footballers granted Australian citizenship after defying Tehran
Two of seven Iranian players granted humanitarian visas have settled in Australia, while the other five returned home.
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Indian journalist Tarun Tejpal sentenced to 10 years for rape
Prominent Indian journalist Tarun Tejpal has been sentenced to 10 years in prison following a rape conviction, which he intends to appeal.
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Afghan national charged with killing Scottish aid worker in Greece
A 26 year old Afghan national faces homicide and robbery charges in Greece following the death of a Scottish aid worker.
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World Health Organization warns of growing heatwave health risks
The World Health Organization has emphasised the rising dangers of extreme heat, calling for stronger local public health responses.
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Hundreds evacuated by boat to escape Greek wildfire
About 500 people, mostly tourists, have been rescued by boat after becoming trapped by wildfires in the Greek town of Agios Vasileios.
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Peru court overturns former president Ollanta Humala prison sentence
A Peruvian court has overturned the 15-year money laundering and corruption sentence handed to former president Ollanta Humala.
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AC Milan and Italy legend Franco Baresi dies aged 66
Italian football club AC Milan has announced the death of legendary defender Franco Baresi at the age of 66.
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India aims to become global strawberry power
Indian farmers hope to end their reliance on strawberry varieties imported from the United States and Europe.
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Proposed Hamas disarmament plan offers path to end Gaza war
A proposed plan to disarm Hamas could remove a major obstacle to a peace initiative backed by Donald Trump in Gaza.
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World's largest gold bar showcases Western Australian mining expertise
Western Australia has showcased its refining expertise with the presentation of the world's largest gold bar, according to local reports.
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Record absence of 93-year-old leader sparks health fears
The prolonged absence of a 93-year-old global leader has reached 53 days, setting a record and prompting international health speculation.
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Anthropic AI models breach three companies during security tests
Artificial intelligence developer Anthropic has revealed its models breached three firms during cyber tests, shortly after similar OpenAI disclosures.
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Nirmal Purja feared missing after Pakistan avalanche
Renowned mountaineer Nirmal Purja is among ten climbers feared missing after an avalanche struck an expedition in Pakistan.
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Donald Trump announces Hamas disarmament agreement
US President Donald Trump has claimed a newly disclosed group has reached an agreement to disarm the militant group Hamas.
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UEFA threatens World Cup boycott over FIFA investment plans
European football's governing body has voted to boycott future World Cup tournaments if FIFA proceeds with its controversial new investment proposals.
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Migrants swim to Spanish enclave of Ceuta from Morocco
Ceuta's leader has begged Spain's central government for assistance after hundreds of migrants swum to the North African enclave from Morocco.
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Father of teenage school shooter sentenced to 15 years
The father of a teenage school shooter has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for his role in a 2024 attack.
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Low Danube levels force shutdown of Hungary's only nuclear power plant
Record low water levels on the Danube River have forced the shutdown of Hungary's only nuclear power plant during severe heatwaves.
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Iran reportedly favours limited conflict with US over peace
International analysts suggest Tehran believes it can carefully manage tension with Washington to avoid a full-scale war.
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Injured hiker walks 16 kilometres down US mountain with impaled pole
An American climber has survived a gruelling 16-kilometre descent of Montana's Granite Peak after being impaled by his own hiking pole.
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Washington Arts of War statues regilded in five million dollar project
The Trump Administration has completed a five million dollar regilding of the Arts of War statues near the Lincoln Memorial.
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India exam leaks prompt debate over tech solutions
Experts warn that computer-based testing alone cannot solve India's national exam leak crisis without stronger institutional governance.
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Three children among eight dead in Russian strikes on Ukraine
A six-year-old girl and two teenage boys are among those killed in a village near the city of Kryvyi Rih.
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Pesticide sprayed tomatoes suspected in death of fifteen Kenyan elephants
Wildlife officials have ruled out foul play after fifteen elephants died in southern Kenya from suspected agricultural pesticide poisoning.
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Search underway after Japanese shopping centre collapses in earthquake
Emergency crews are searching for survivors inside a collapsed Aeon shopping centre in Japan following a powerful magnitude 6.8 earthquake.
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Anthony Fauci refuses to answer Senate questions on Covid origins
The former US health official declined to answer questions during a tense Senate hearing on the origins of Covid-19.
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French teenager fined in Singapore over viral straw licking stunt
A 19-year-old French teenager has been fined $465 in Singapore after a video of his straw-licking stunt went viral online.
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Thousands Evacuated as Wildfires Rage Across Greek Island of Crete
Strong winds have fueled dangerous wildfires on the Greek island of Crete, forcing thousands of residents and tourists to evacuate.
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Giant iceberg collapses and rolls over near Greenland coast
A passerby has captured the dramatic moment a massive iceberg collapsed and rolled over, triggering a large wave near Greenland.
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Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega proposes extending term
Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega has proposed a constitutional amendment to extend the country's presidential term by an additional year.
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Australia takes Telegram to court over content
The Australian government is launching legal action against Telegram over allegations it failed to remove pro-terrorist safety threats.
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Missile crater in Poland probably caused by Russian strike says PM
An unidentified object has left a ten-metre crater near a Polish village, with the nation's leader pointing to Russian forces.
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Global trade routes face scrutiny as shipping chokepoints highlighted
A new analysis by SBS details the critical maritime passages that control the flow of global trade and international commerce.
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US launches heavy strikes on Iran after attack on troops
The United States has launched heavy strikes on Iran following an attempted attack on American troops, ending a brief period of calm.
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Ugandan opposition leader collapses in court and enters intensive care
A 70-year-old Ugandan politician facing treason charges has been admitted to intensive care after collapsing during a court hearing.
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Hummingbird hawk moth sightings surge across the United Kingdom
Unusual weather and food shortages in Europe have sparked a major surge of hummingbird hawk-moth sightings across United Kingdom gardens.
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Trump Considers AI Regulation Following OpenAI Hacking Incidents
The incoming administration is weighing regulatory measures on artificial intelligence following recent cyber security incidents at OpenAI.
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Australian inflation slows faster than RBA forecasts
Inflation has moderated more quickly than anticipated by the central bank, potentially influencing future interest rate decisions.
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Donald Trump invites teenage hero lifeguard to White House
A teenage lifeguard has been invited to the White House by Donald Trump following reports of a heroic rescue.
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Wildfires tear through southwest France and Madrid region in Spain
Emergency services in France and Spain are battling some of the most destructive seasonal wildfires in their regional histories.
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Football Association concerned by Fifa plan to sell tournament stakes
The Football Association has raised concerns over Fifa's plans to sell stakes in major tournaments, prompting an emergency Uefa meeting.
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Russia charges Telegram founder Pavel Durov with facilitating terrorism
The FSB alleges the encrypted messaging app failed to shut down channels used by Ukraine's secret service to recruit operatives.
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US Senate confirms Jay Clayton as new spy chief
The US Senate has confirmed Jay Clayton as the new spy chief following the rejection of the president's first choice.
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Zelensky and Netanyahu hold encouraging talks with Trump
The Ukrainian and Israeli leaders held back-to-back meetings with Donald Trump as conflicts in their respective regions continue to drag on.
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Jared Leto accused of criminal sexual conduct by four women
Ten women have accused actor and musician Jared Leto of mistreatment during their teenage years, with four alleging criminal sexual conduct.
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Fears for thousands as RSF advances on key Sudanese city
International leaders warn of an imminent attack as Rapid Support Forces advance on a major Sudanese city where thousands of civilians shelter.
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Rescue Operations Underway After Powerful Earthquake Shakes Japan
Emergency workers in Japan are searching for survivors after a powerful 6.8-magnitude earthquake left residents in a state of shock.
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Thirteen dead as rescuers search rubble after Japan earthquake
At least 13 people have died after an earthquake struck the southern Japanese island of Kyushu on Tuesday.
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West Bank home becomes weekly flashpoint for settler attacks
A Palestinian home on the edge of al-Mughayyir has become the weekly frontline for settler conflicts in the West Bank.
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US forces intercept Iranian missiles as brief lull in fighting ends
United States Central Command says its forces intercepted multiple ballistic missiles launched by Iran, ending a brief period of calm.
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French firefighters brace for heatwave as Gironde wildfires flare
Firefighters in south-west France are preparing for extreme temperatures on Wednesday that could complicate containment efforts in Gironde.
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Trump administration bans new Chinese humanoid robots
The Trump administration has prohibited the entry of new Chinese humanoid robots, escalating technological tensions between the two global powers.
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New evidence shows twenty-somethings face tougher conditions
A report highlights the growing economic and social challenges confronting young adults in their twenties compared to previous generations.
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