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Thailand, Cambodia agree to truce after five-day battle

Thailand, Cambodia agree to truce after five-day battle

Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to an unconditional ceasefire to end border clashes that have killed at least 38 people, mostly civilians.

Bronze for Australia as US strike gold at worlds

Bronze for Australia as US strike gold at worlds

Bronze for Australia as US strike gold at worlds

Bronze for Australia as US strike gold at worlds

A bronze medal was a good result for Australia on day two of the world swimming championships, but there could be gold on the horizon.

Thailand, Cambodia agree to truce after days of battle

Thailand, Cambodia agree to truce after days of battle

Thailand, Cambodia agree to truce after days of battle

Thailand, Cambodia agree to truce after days of battle

Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to an "immediate and unconditional" ceasefire following days of deadly border clashes, Malaysian leader Anwar Ibrahim says.

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It's mind boggling: Ian Thorpe blown away by upset win

It's mind boggling: Ian Thorpe blown away by upset win

Australia have enjoyed a golden first night at the 2025 world championships in Singapore, with the men and women's 4x100m freestyle teams producing upset wins.

Double golden joy as Australia triumph at world champs

Double golden joy as Australia triumph at world champs

Australia's men's and women's 4x100m relay teams have won gold at the swimming world championships in Singapore, while Sam Short took 400m freestyle silver.

Thai-Cambodia shelling ongoing despite Trump truce call

Thai-Cambodia shelling ongoing despite Trump truce call

Attacks have been reported around border areas of Thailand and Cambodia despite US President Donald Trump's intervention and calls for a ceasefire.

Jeju Air jet 'still had working engine' when it crashed

Jeju Air jet 'still had working engine' when it crashed

A South Korean jet's right engine still had enough power for flight when it crashed during an emergency landing, killing 179 people, investigators say.

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Voters in Taiwan reject bid to oust China-friendly MPs

Voters in Taiwan reject bid to oust China-friendly MPs

Voters in Taiwan reject bid to oust China-friendly MPs

Voters in Taiwan reject bid to oust China-friendly MPs

Taiwanese voters have rejected a bid to oust about one-fifth of their MPs from the opposition Nationalist Party in a recall election.

Thai-Cambodian fighting extends despite ceasefire calls

Thai-Cambodian fighting extends despite ceasefire calls

Thai-Cambodian fighting extends despite ceasefire calls

Thai-Cambodian fighting extends despite ceasefire calls

Fighting on the Thai-Cambodian border has extended into a third day as the death toll surpasses 30, with both sides saying they are acting in self-defence.

Australian swimming's fresh wave face world title test

Australian swimming's fresh wave face world title test

Australian swimming's fresh wave face world title test

Australian swimming's fresh wave face world title test

Swimming Australia's head coach says the Dolphins will embark on a fresh era at the world championships starting on Sunday in Singapore.

Thailand, Cambodia in second day of deadly clashes

Thailand, Cambodia in second day of deadly clashes

Thailand, Cambodia in second day of deadly clashes

Thailand, Cambodia in second day of deadly clashes

Clashes that have already claimed 16 lives are continuing on the Thai-Cambodia border, as a regional leader urges a peaceful resolution.

Australian traveller found dead at Thai hotel

Australian traveller found dead at Thai hotel

Australian traveller found dead at Thai hotel

Australian traveller found dead at Thai hotel

An Australian traveller has died in a Thai hotel room with a mobile phone on his chest.

Twelve dead as Thai, Cambodian troops clash at border

Twelve dead as Thai, Cambodian troops clash at border

Twelve dead as Thai, Cambodian troops clash at border

Twelve dead as Thai, Cambodian troops clash at border

At least 12 people have been killed in clashes between Thai and Cambodian troops in a disputed border area.

Bangladeshi students protest after jet crash kills 31

Bangladeshi students protest after jet crash kills 31

Bangladeshi students protest after jet crash kills 31

Bangladeshi students protest after jet crash kills 31

Mourning has turned to anger in Bangladesh as the death toll from a fighter jet crash into a school increased to 31, sparking protests by hundreds of students.

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Death toll rises to 31 in Bangladesh air force crash

A Bangladesh air force training aircraft has crashed into a college campus in Dhaka, killing at least 31 people.

Pakistan monsoon rains death toll reaches 216

Torrential rains in Pakistan have killed at least 216 people and injured 582 since June 26, officials say.

Deadly Vietnam tour boat survivor describes his escape

A Vietnamese man who survived the capsizing of a tour boat in Ha Long Bay says he escaped the overturned vessel by swimming out through a window underwater.

Heartbreak for Stingers as Greece net late winner

A goal in the last two seconds has broken Australian hearts as Greece beat the Stingers 8-7 in a thriller at the World Aquatics Championships.

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Aussie Johnson adds to gold medal haul at worlds

Australia's Moesha Johnson has finished third in the 3km knockout sprint at the world championships in Singapore, adding to her gold in the 10km and 5km events.

Aussie ocean swimmer shocked at worlds double gold

Australian ocean swimmer Moesha Johnson has won the 5km gold medal at the world titles in Singapore, following her earlier triumph over 10km.

Too soon to decide India crash cause, investigators say

Investigators are warning the public not to jump to conclusions about what caused an Air India plane to crash in June, killing 260 people.

Air India crash probe focuses on plane's captain

The black-box recording of dialogue between the Air India flight's two pilots indicates it was the captain who turned off the fuel switches to the engines.

Johnson wins first Australian 10km world swim title

Moesha Johnson has won an historic gold medal and Kyle Lee claimed bronze in the 10km open water events at the world aquatics championships.

ICC issues warrants for Taliban over female persecution

For the first time, judges of the International Criminal Court in The Hague have issued a warrant on charges of gender persecution.

Rubio to make first Asia trip as Trump unveils tariffs

The first visit to Asia by the Trump administration's top diplomat comes as the US president announces tariffs on America's key allies in the region.

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