The remaining five Australians from the infamous heroin-trafficking “Bali Nine” gang have returned home after Canberra struck a deal with Indonesia to end their two decades of imprisonment overseas. “I am pleased to confirm that…
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Cyclone Chido kills several in French territory before heading for Africa’s east coast
by adminCyclone Chido caused extensive damage on the French territory of Mayotte in the Indian Ocean, leaving several people dead, officials said Saturday, as the storm roared toward the east coast of Africa. French Interior Minister…
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During his first term as US president, Donald Trump was widely seen as a friend to Taiwan, having bolstered support for the island through increased arm sales and upgraded diplomatic visits. But that goodwill was…
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US serviceman sentenced to 5 years for kidnapping and raping Japanese schoolgirl, officials say
by adminThe sentence was made on the grounds that the crime was a “major sexual infringement,” Judge Tetsuro Sato of Naha District Court said on Friday, according to public broadcaster NHK. “The girl’s testimony that she…
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The Israeli military battered Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza with heavy ground and aerial bombardment overnight Thursday into Friday, according to the director of the facility, who described as a “catastrophic” barrage. “Tonight was…
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Buckingham Palace is investigating after a member of staff was arrested at the end of a rowdy Christmas party. Police were called to a bar in Victoria in central London – a short walk from…
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Can Syria’s Islamist rebels govern the country? Their rule in Idlib offers clues
by adminWhen Syria’s rebel-appointed prime minister sat down with officials from the ousted Assad regime for the first time on Tuesday, the backdrop included the flag of the Syrian revolution alongside another bearing the Islamic declaration…
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A Chinese businessman who had forged close links with Prince Andrew and was authorized to act on his behalf to seek investors in China has been banned from Britain on national security grounds. The 50-year-old…
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As the end of the year fast approaches, we thought you might enjoy a photo recap of the royal highs and lows of 2024. It was a challenging year for the royal family, with some…
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A crucial dam is at risk as fighting continues in several areas of northern Syria between Kurdish groups and Turkish-backed factions. While much of central and southern Syria appears calm after opposition forces overthrew the…