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At least three vessels have been targeted in hijackings this week off the coast of Somalia in what analysts fear is a replay of past piracy around the Horn of Africa.
The Chinese firm that controls the Port of Darwin has launched an international legal battle against Australia in a dramatic escalation of its fight to maintain a controversial long-term lease of the strategically significant asset.
"Do you know the result which is keeping them awake in Number 10?," a Cabinet minister recently asked me.
US President Donald Trump believes that the Islamic regime in Iran would use a nuclear weapon if it ever acquired one, he said during an interview with Newsmax's Greta Van Susteren on Thursday.
Observers say pressure on IMO negotiations appears to be linked to countries that have invested heavily in gas
From domineering, romantic control freak on-screen characters to real-life chilli producer, popular actor comes to terms with digital reality
From domineering, romantic control freak on-screen characters to real-life chilli producer, popular actor comes to terms with digital reality
Brazil's Congress has overturned a veto of a bill that would dramatically reduce former president Jair Bolsonaro's prison sentence for plotting a coup after he lost the last election.
Melbourne City attacker Marcus Younis is among the players hoping to give Tony Popovic a ‘massive headache’ when picking the Australia squad
Essa Suleiman charged after two men stabbed in north London, say police
Mainland Chinese visitors to Sharp Island in Sai Kung say they left with a greater understanding of corals, but noted limited promotion beyond key points
Mainland Chinese visitors to Sharp Island in Sai Kung say they left with a greater understanding of corals, but noted limited promotion beyond key points
The international jury of the 61st Venice Biennale has resigned en masse, just days before the exhibition’s professional preview, prompting organisers to replace its top prizes with awards decided by visitors.
David Nadi Lamie Moussa's 72-year-old father was killed in the incident. (ABC News: West Matteeussen)
Comedian Tim Allen is criticizing lawmakers who attended King Charles III’s speech before Congress this week while also blasting President Trump during the “No Kings” protests.
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Many visitors headed to the countryside for scenic views, while others opted for ‘city walks’ to explore picturesque corners of the city
Many visitors headed to the countryside for scenic views, while others opted for ‘city walks’ to explore picturesque corners of the city
Israeli forces have reportedly carried out strikes using white phosphorus munitions in Nabatiyeh, south Lebanon, according to footage and circulating news.
MANILA, Philippines — Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez has ordered an immediate halt to the onboarding of new drivers and riders by Transport Network Companies (TNCs) and Motorcycle Taxi Platform Providers (MTPPs) after several firms were found to have exceeded government-imposed limits.
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South Korean travelers are facing sharply higher airfares starting this month as fuel surcharges roughly double due to surging oil prices tied to escalating tensions in the Middle East.
Head of world football also confirmed that he will seek re-election, with the Asian and African confederations supporting his bid
Head of world football also confirmed that he will seek re-election, with the Asian and African confederations supporting his bid
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The state-owned National News Agency (NNA) reported that an Israeli attack in Nabatiyeh al-Faouqa, southern Lebanon, resulted in the killing of two and the wounding of at least 10 others.
Israel’s foreign ministry earlier said around 175 activists had been taken off more than 20 boats.
Author Cheryl Strayed has revealed that her husband, filmmaker Brian Lindstrom, has been diagnosed with a “serious, fatal illness.”
Leading up to this year’s Anzac Day, when Australia’s war dead are commemorated with a somber dawn service, several far-right, neo-Nazi-affiliated Telegram groups were abuzz with an action plan.
Damien Hardwick is upset the AFL is restricting access to northern academies' talent. (Getty Images/AFL Photos: Chris Hyde)
South DivisionFirst Half W L Pct. GB Rancho Cucamonga (L.A. Angels) 1410.583—Lake Elsinore (San Diego)1410.583—Ontario (L.A. Dodgers) 1112.4782½Inland Empire (Seattle)914.3914½
Teachers are warning that new GCSE requirements in Wales are causing "intolerable strain", with more regular assessments leading to burnout among staff and pupils.
An elderly motorist is accused of driving through a group of bicyclists in Georgia – knocking one over and fracturing his spine – before speeding off in a hit-and-run that was caught on camera.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Many Republicans who have been uneasy with President Donald Trump's war in Iran emphasized that there would be a May 1 deadline for Congress to intervene. But the date is now set to pass with no action from GOP lawmakers who continue to defer to the White House.
Have you heard the one about the railway line that was threatened with closure, so lots of people started using it and it was saved?
FILE — Members of the Syrian Civil Defense inspect a building after debris from an Iranian missile fell, injuring at least four people, including three children, according to Syria’s state news agency SANA, in the town of Ain Terma, near Damascus, Syria, March 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Ghaith Alsayed, File)
Lindsay Foreman says she is keeping sane by reading, doing laps of the prison yard and, when she can, practising yoga.
Former prime minister Naftali Bennett and Yashar! Party leader Gadi Eisenkot have both surpassed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on the question of suitability for prime minister, according to a poll conducted by Lazar Research in cooperation with Panel4All published on Friday.
NEW YORK – Japan announced in New York on Thursday that 115 nations and regions have taken part in a joint statement calling for promoting education on nuclear disarmament and nonproliferation.
At world-first Santa Marta climate meeting, delegates say it was ‘euphoric’ to finally be focusing on concrete solutions
European states are moving closer to restricting trade with Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, amid controversial plans that would effectively bury the prospects of a Palestinian state.
Auto news: Will Australians spend over $100,000 on a Chinese car?
The US Department of Justice has released new high-quality CCTV footage showing Cole Tomas Allen, who has been charged with attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump, allegedly rushing past security and opening fire.
The US Department of Justice has released new high-quality CCTV footage showing Cole Tomas Allen, who has been charged with attempting to assassinate US President Donald Trump, allegedly rushing past security and opening fire.
President Lee Jae Myung's approval rating slipped 3 percentage points to 64 percent this week, with concerns over "excessive" welfare policies cited as a key factor for the decline, a poll showed Friday.
Community leaders are calling for calm following rioting outside the Alice Springs Hospital on Thursday. (ABC News: Xavier Martin)