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General sworn in as Guinea-Bissau leader

General sworn in as Guinea-Bissau leader

Major-General Horta Inta-a has been sworn in as the president of Guinea-Bissau to oversee a one-year transition period after the military seized power.

US National Guard member dies after shooting: Trump

US National Guard member dies after shooting: Trump

US National Guard member dies after shooting: Trump

US National Guard member dies after shooting: Trump

Donald Trump says one of the National Guard members shot in Washington DC has died while the other victim is fighting for life.

'The answer is no': Piastri won't hand Norris the crown

'The answer is no': Piastri won't hand Norris the crown

'The answer is no': Piastri won't hand Norris the crown

'The answer is no': Piastri won't hand Norris the crown

The F1 title is now a long shot for Oscar Piastri but he won't help teammate and favourite Lando Norris in Qatar while he still believes he has a chance.

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Pair shot after appearing to surrender in West Bank

Pair shot after appearing to surrender in West Bank

Two men shown on TV footage attempting to surrender to Israeli soldiers in the West Bank were instead shot, the vision shows.

Ukrainian NATO membership would be unacceptable: Russia

Ukrainian NATO membership would be unacceptable: Russia

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova says NATO's attempts to draw Ukraine into the military alliance would be unacceptable.

Stalking mistaken as affection before brutal murder

Stalking mistaken as affection before brutal murder

Friends thought a sports coach was smitten with his ex-girlfriend when he repeatedly checked her location online, but the reality was much more sinister.

Every Matilda under pressure ahead of Asian Cup: Coach

Every Matilda under pressure ahead of Asian Cup: Coach

Coach Joe Montemurro has sent a warning to the Matildas ahead of two important clashes against trans-Tasman rivals New Zealand.

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‘Negligent’ builders blamed for HK blaze that killed 55

‘Negligent’ builders blamed for HK blaze that killed 55

‘Negligent’ builders blamed for HK blaze that killed 55

‘Negligent’ builders blamed for HK blaze that killed 55

Police have revealed that unsafe materials might be behind a Hong Kong apartment inferno, as the blaze was brought under control and the death toll rose to 55.

Woman dead but man heroically saved after shark attack

Woman dead but man heroically saved after shark attack

Woman dead but man heroically saved after shark attack

Woman dead but man heroically saved after shark attack

A shark has mauled Swiss tourists at a national park beach, leaving a woman dead, but quick thinking from a passer-by helpead a man to fight on in hospital.

Garcia storms to PGA lead before rain lashes Brisbane

Garcia storms to PGA lead before rain lashes Brisbane

Garcia storms to PGA lead before rain lashes Brisbane

Garcia storms to PGA lead before rain lashes Brisbane

In-form Spaniard Sebastian Garcia shot two strokes clear of a big-name leaderboard before Brisbane's storms halted his first-round charge.

Environment reforms to pass after Labor-Greens deal

Environment reforms to pass after Labor-Greens deal

Environment reforms to pass after Labor-Greens deal

Environment reforms to pass after Labor-Greens deal

The first major changes in decades to Australia's long-criticised environment laws aim to better protect natural sites and speed up project approvals.

'Grandiose fantasies' consumed killer taekwondo teacher

'Grandiose fantasies' consumed killer taekwondo teacher

'Grandiose fantasies' consumed killer taekwondo teacher

'Grandiose fantasies' consumed killer taekwondo teacher

A taekwondo instructor taken by "grandiose fantasies" before murdering a family of three has been forced to confront the pain of his victim's loved ones.

Tears in court as killer driver faces toddler's family

Tears in court as killer driver faces toddler's family

Tears in court as killer driver faces toddler's family

Tears in court as killer driver faces toddler's family

There were emotional scenes in a packed courtroom as Kamal Ghali admitted dangerous driving causing three-year-old Mila Wang's death when he ran a red light.

Barnaby waves bye to Nats as he exits stage far-right

Barnaby waves bye to Nats as he exits stage far-right

Barnaby waves bye to Nats as he exits stage far-right

Barnaby waves bye to Nats as he exits stage far-right

Former deputy prime minister and Nationals leader Barnaby Joyce has quit the rural party, but his future remains unclear as he considers joining One Nation.

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Soldiers shot in 'targeted' attack near White House

President Donald Trump has called for all Afghan refugees to be "re-examined" after the shooting of two National Guard members in Washington, DC.

Australia needs faster cuts to hit key climate goals

The pace of emissions reductions must double to meet Australia's climate emissions targets, with a rapid and unhindered clean energy transition key to success.

'Very positive news': ray of light post inflation shock

Equipment investment in Australia's IT sector almost doubled in three months amid a surge in data centre projects, which could help revive productivity growth.

Activist claims win in 'biggest' anti-protest lawsuit

A coal mining giant's epic legal pursuit of climate activist Ben Pennings is over after a $600 million lawsuit over an environmental protest was dropped.

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Heartbreaking plea from parents of slain sports coach

The parents of a water polo coach brutally murdered by her ex-boyfriend have pleaded with the community to start tough conversations about abuse against women.

'Targeted': Two National Guard shot near White House

Two US National Guard members have been shot two blocks from the White House, with Donald Trump calling the alleged attacker an "animal".

Guinea-Bissau army seizes power, president deposed

Soldiers in Guinea-Bissau have appeared on state television saying they have seized power in the country while the incumbent president says he has been deposed.

Wall St ends higher on growing bets for Fed rate cut

Indexes up: Dow 0.67 per cent, S&P 500 0.69 per cent, Nasdaq 0.82 per cent; Major US stock indexes post fourth straight session of gains.

Not up to code: security flaws, bias in foreign AI tool

Companies should scrutinise the artificial intelligence technology they deploy, researchers have warned, after vulnerabilities were found in a Chinese tool.

Reeves raises UK tax burden to post-war high in budget

The United Kingdom's fiscal watchdog has apologised after it published its budget forecasts before finance minister Rachel Reeves delivered them in parliament.

'Invisible' cancer patients finally brought into focus

World-first data shows almost 21,000 Australians are living with incurable breast cancer, with advocates saying health services for the population fall short.

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