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Hundreds killed in Iran protests, UN rights office says

Hundreds killed in Iran protests, UN rights office says

The UN puts the number of Iranian protesters killed by security forces in the hundreds, as its rights chief says "horrific violence" in Iran cannot continue.

Russian strikes on Ukraine knock out heat and power

Russian strikes on Ukraine knock out heat and power

Russian strikes on Ukraine knock out heat and power

Russian strikes on Ukraine knock out heat and power

At least four people are dead after a massive Russian drone and missile attack targeting Ukraine's energy grid in the middle of a freezing winter.

Greenland says it should be defended by NATO alliance

Greenland says it should be defended by NATO alliance

Greenland says it should be defended by NATO alliance

Greenland says it should be defended by NATO alliance

The government of Greenland says it wants the NATO military alliance to play a stronger role in its defence.

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Swiss court keeps bar owner in custody over deadly fire

Swiss court keeps bar owner in custody over deadly fire

A court in Switzerland has ordered ⁠the co-owner of a bar that caught fire on ‍New Year's Day, killing 40 people, remain in custody.

Sweden PM 'highly critical' of US rhetoric on Greenland

Sweden PM 'highly critical' of US rhetoric on Greenland

Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson says the United States "should thank Denmark" rather than engage in rhetoric about Greenland.

Socceroo has injury setback, stalwart switches club

Socceroo has injury setback, stalwart switches club

Sidelined Socceroo Harry Souttar has had a minor setback while two other defenders are on the move in Europe.

Greenland MPs to bring forward meeting to discuss US

Greenland MPs to bring forward meeting to discuss US

A debate in Greenland's parliament about how the island should respond to United States intensions to acquire it is being brought forward, MPs say.

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'Oh, am I?': Walker plays down Olympic favourite talk

'Oh, am I?': Walker plays down Olympic favourite talk

'Oh, am I?': Walker plays down Olympic favourite talk

'Oh, am I?': Walker plays down Olympic favourite talk

Bree Walker has roared back to her best, becoming the first Aussie sledder to win at the famed St Moritz track with her third World Cup monobob victory.

Swiss prosecutors order bar owner's detention over fire

Swiss prosecutors order bar owner's detention over fire

Swiss prosecutors order bar owner's detention over fire

Swiss prosecutors order bar owner's detention over fire

Swiss prosecutors have requested pre-trial detention for an owner of a ski resort bar where 40 people died in a fire, citing a risk that he could flee.

Russia uses new hypersonic missile on Ukraine

Russia uses new hypersonic missile on Ukraine

Russia uses new hypersonic missile on Ukraine

Russia uses new hypersonic missile on Ukraine

Russia has fired its Oreshnik missile at a Ukrainian target in response to what it claims was an attempted Ukrainian strike on Vladimir ⁠Putin's residence.

Greenland opposition leader backs direct talks with US

Greenland opposition leader backs direct talks with US

Greenland opposition leader backs direct talks with US

Greenland opposition leader backs direct talks with US

The head of the opposition Naleraq party has urged direct talks between US officials and representatives of Greenland, without Danish involvement.

Rubio says he'll meet Danish officials over Greenland

Rubio says he'll meet Danish officials over Greenland

Rubio says he'll meet Danish officials over Greenland

Rubio says he'll meet Danish officials over Greenland

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says he plans to meet representatives of Denmark next week to discuss Greenland.

Aussie team's most successful cyclist calls it a day

Aussie team's most successful cyclist calls it a day

Aussie team's most successful cyclist calls it a day

Aussie team's most successful cyclist calls it a day

Simon Yates, the British cyclist who enjoyed a decade of success with Australia's top cycling team, has announced his shock retirement.

European allies work on plan if US moves on Greenland

European allies work on plan if US moves on Greenland

European allies work on plan if US moves on Greenland

European allies work on plan if US moves on Greenland

The possibility of the US taking Greenland by force is pushing European countries to work out what to do if President Donald Trump makes good on his threat.

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Europe rallies behind Greenland following US interest

Europe has issued a powerful statement of support for Greenland's independence following US President Donald Trump's recent renewed interest.

No safety checks at site of Swiss bar fire since 2019

Fire safety inspections hadn’t been carried out for several years at the Swiss bar where a fire that broke out at a New Year’s party left 40 people dead.

Key Ukraine talks overshadowed by US focus on Venezuela

Ukraine's allies are meeting for talks on security guarantees, but prospects for progress are uncertain as the US's focus shifts to Venezuela.

Police identify all 116 people hurt in Swiss bar fire

All of the people killed or injured in New Year fire at a crowded bar in Switzerland have been identified, local police say.

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Ten people guilty of cyberbullying France’s first lady

A Paris court ‍has found 10 people guilty for the cyber ⁠harassment of France's first lady, Brigitte Macron, over false claims she ‍was born a man.

Pressure builds for answers over Swiss bar fire tragedy

A national day of mourning will remember the 40 people killed in a New Year's Eve bar fire as Swiss authorities confirm all are now identified.

World Cup weapon: Socceroos star's stunning double save

As the jostling for spots in Australia's World Cup team and squad continues, Mat Ryan has provided fresh evidence as to why he is the nation's best goalkeeper.

Stunned Swiss resort seeks solace after deadly bar fire

Residents are embracing mutual solidarity to cope with devastating loss after at least 40 people died in a fire at an Alpine resort in Switzerland.

Olympic sled hope Walker endures poor start to 2026

Australian Winter Olympic hope Bree Walker has endured a poor start to her 2026 warm-up for Milan-Cortina with her worst World Cup race of the season.

Dozens hurt in Swiss resort fire 'fighting for lives'

Officials say a deadly fire which tore through the basement of ‍a Swiss ski resort bar may have started when sparklers were held aloft too close to the ceiling.

Swiss face painful task of identifying bar fire victims

The revellers who were engulfed in a horrific inferno at a Swiss ski resort are so badly burned it could take days before all the dozens of victims are named.

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