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Tanzania's Hassan wins election marred by violence

Tanzania's Hassan wins election marred by violence

Samia Suluhu Hassan has been re-elected Tanzania's president with 98 per cent of the vote in an election that was rocked by days of violent protests.

Palestinian-Aussie medico's grave doubts for peace plan

Palestinian-Aussie medico's grave doubts for peace plan

Palestinian-Aussie medico's grave doubts for peace plan

Palestinian-Aussie medico's grave doubts for peace plan

Mohammed Mustafa, the Australian doctor who shared harrowing accounts of treating children in Gaza, doesn't believe the Trump-brokered peace plan will hold.

New Trump threat escalates showdown with US cities

New Trump threat escalates showdown with US cities

New Trump threat escalates showdown with US cities

New Trump threat escalates showdown with US cities

The Texas National Guard has arrived in the state of Illinois, as President Donald Trump threatens to use a centuries-old law to send troops to more US cities.

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Soldiers guard Nepal's parliament after deadly protests

Soldiers guard Nepal's parliament after deadly protests

"Nothing is left" inside Nepal's parliament building after it was set ablaze amid deadly protests, as troops patrol the capital's streets to restore order.

Three dead in Indonesia protests as govt building burns

Three dead in Indonesia protests as govt building burns

Protesters in Indonesia have set a regional parliament building alight, with three people killed and five others injured in the unrest.

Indonesians rage against death of rideshare driver

Indonesians rage against death of rideshare driver

Indonesians have descended on the nation's parliament to protest the death of a rideshare driver hit by a police vehicle at a violent demonstration.

'Horrific footage': shot reporter's case raised with US

'Horrific footage': shot reporter's case raised with US

Nine Network reporter Lauren Tomasi was hit by a rubber bullet fired by a US police officer while covering protests in Los Angeles, sparking outrage.

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Trump deploys National Guard to quell LA protests

Trump deploys National Guard to quell LA protests

Trump deploys National Guard to quell LA protests

Trump deploys National Guard to quell LA protests

US National Guard troops have been summoned to quell demonstrations as protesters clashed with riot police after sweeping federal immigration raids in LA.

Air strike in Myanmar kills nearly 30 people

Air strike in Myanmar kills nearly 30 people

Air strike in Myanmar kills nearly 30 people

Air strike in Myanmar kills nearly 30 people

An opposition group in military-ruled Myanmar says an air strike on a central village under the control of resistance forces has killed at least 27 civilians.

Sudan’s military retakes a strategic city from rebels

Sudan’s military retakes a strategic city from rebels

Sudan’s military retakes a strategic city from rebels

Sudan’s military retakes a strategic city from rebels

Sudanese officials say the military and its allies have taken back the strategic city of Wad Medani more than a year after the Rapid Support Forces seized it.

Troubled New Caledonia at 'turning point': New Zealand

Troubled New Caledonia at 'turning point': New Zealand

Troubled New Caledonia at 'turning point': New Zealand

Troubled New Caledonia at 'turning point': New Zealand

Veteran Kiwi foreign minister Winston Peters has travelled to Paris to deliver a speech urging France to consider new constitutional futures for New Caledonia.

Police appeals over 'deplorable' Land Forces protests

Police appeals over 'deplorable' Land Forces protests

Police appeals over 'deplorable' Land Forces protests

Police appeals over 'deplorable' Land Forces protests

More than 100 people have been arrested so far after violence erupted between anti-war protesters and police outside a weapons exhibition.

'Morons': Multi-faith condemnation over Myer protest

'Morons': Multi-faith condemnation over Myer protest

'Morons': Multi-faith condemnation over Myer protest

'Morons': Multi-faith condemnation over Myer protest

Multi-faith leaders have stood in solidarity against protesters planning to target a Christmas event, as the organiser insisted children were never a target.

Pro-Palestine Australians continue to rally for cause

Pro-Palestine Australians continue to rally for cause

Pro-Palestine Australians continue to rally for cause

Pro-Palestine Australians continue to rally for cause

Speakers at a protest in Victoria have decried the federal government for "ignoring crimes against humanity" as weekly gatherings continue in the state capital.

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Australian peacekeepers safe as security reviewed

The Australian Defence Force constantly reviews the safety of its personnel in the Middle East after reports United Nations peacekeepers have been targeted.

Coalition 'extreme' for being against US on ceasefire

The federal coalition has been criticised as being "extreme" for its stance against a ceasefire in Gaza and Lebanon, leaving it at odds with Australia's allies.

End UK riots, parents of murdered girl urge at funeral

Nine-year-old stabbing victim Alice da Silva Aguiar was carried to her funeral in a white carriage drawn by two white horses wearing pink feathers.

UK PM scraps holiday to focus on riot response

Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer will no longer be taking a summer holiday as he stays to deal with the violent riots that have gripped the UK.

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Bangladesh chief justice, bank chief quit amid protests

The shake-up of government officials in Bangladesh continues as the chief justice resigns after protesters warned him of "dire consequences" if he did not.

Restoring law and order a priority: Bangladesh govt

First on the agenda for Bangladesh's new caretaker government is tackling law and order in the country following weeks of deadly unrest.

Nobel laureate Yunus back in Bangladesh to lead govt

Bangladesh’s next leader Muhammad Yunus has arrived home to take office as he looks to rebuild the country following a deadly anti-government uprising.

Bangladesh’s parliament dissolved after PM resigns

Bangladesh's president has dissolved parliament, paving the way for new elections after prime minister Sheikh Hasina fled the country amid violent unrest.

Bangladesh PM Hasina quits amid widening unrest

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has resigned and left the country as protesters stormed her official residence, ending her 15 years in power.

UK PM to hold emergency meeting as riots intensify

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will hold an urgent meeting with senior police as he seeks to end days of violent anti-immigration protests.

Police brace for more violent unrest over UK stabbings

British police are braced for more far-right violence across the weekend after another night of disorder following a knife attack that left three girls dead.

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