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Brazil plane spun before crash, killing all 61 on board

Brazil plane spun before crash, killing all 61 on board

A plane with 61 people aboard has crashed in Brazil’s Sao Paulo state, after spinning out of control as it plunged down behind a cluster of trees near houses.

Deforestation harms climate less than other degradation

Deforestation harms climate less than other degradation

Deforestation harms climate less than other degradation

Deforestation harms climate less than other degradation

Deforestation alone accounts for a only fraction of climate damage being done to the Amazon's ecosystem, a new study has found.

Venezuela activists says HQ attacked, govt claims coup

Venezuela activists says HQ attacked, govt claims coup

Venezuela activists says HQ attacked, govt claims coup

Venezuela activists says HQ attacked, govt claims coup

Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yvan Gil has accused the United States of being "at the forefront of a coup attempt" after a contested presidential election.

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Maduro asks Venezuela top court to audit election

Maduro asks Venezuela top court to audit election

Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro says his party is ready to present all vote tallies from an election and ask the top court to ensure all parties do the same.

Venezuelan streets fill with protesters opposing Maduro

Venezuelan streets fill with protesters opposing Maduro

At least 11 people have been killed in Venezuela as protesters take to the streets to dispute the election result which President Nicolas Maduro claims he won.

Venezuela's opposition claims 'irreversible victory'

Venezuela's opposition claims 'irreversible victory'

Protesters have clashed with police after Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro claimed victory in the election, while his opponents say they have proof they won.

Venezuela president, opposition in election stand-off

Venezuela president, opposition in election stand-off

Venezuela's opposition has claimed it won the nation's presidential vote, despite the Electoral Council saying President Nicolas Maduro was re-elected.

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Ewing thrives in Rio surf, Robinson a shock casualty

Ewing thrives in Rio surf, Robinson a shock casualty

Ewing thrives in Rio surf, Robinson a shock casualty

Ewing thrives in Rio surf, Robinson a shock casualty

Queensland's Ethan Ewing is into the quarter-finals of the Rio Pro, but West Australian surfer Jack Robinson was eliminated and dropped a spot in the rankings.

Bolivian police arrest general after coup attempt

Bolivian police arrest general after coup attempt

Bolivian police arrest general after coup attempt

Bolivian police arrest general after coup attempt

Bolivia's president has urged his people to rise up to defend democracy as police arrested a military general who led an "attempted coup d'etat".

Robinson and Ewing cruise into third round at Rio Pro

Robinson and Ewing cruise into third round at Rio Pro

Robinson and Ewing cruise into third round at Rio Pro

Robinson and Ewing cruise into third round at Rio Pro

Australians Jack Robinson and Ethan Ewing have cruised into the third round of the Rio Pro, but Molly Picklum endured a tougher time in the women's draw.

Poor conditions put Rio Pro surfing on hold

Poor conditions put Rio Pro surfing on hold

Poor conditions put Rio Pro surfing on hold

Poor conditions put Rio Pro surfing on hold

The World Surf League has opted to delay surfing at the Rio Pro for two additional days, hoping that a swell arrives with top-five ranking spots on the line.

Australian surfers look to cement spot in title decider

Australian surfers look to cement spot in title decider

Australian surfers look to cement spot in title decider

Australian surfers look to cement spot in title decider

Molly Picklum, Jack Robinson and Ethan Ewing are Australia's leading hopes in the World Surf League's Rio Pro as they chase a crucial top-five rankings spot.

Brazil flood toll rises to 143, rains continue to pour

Brazil flood toll rises to 143, rains continue to pour

Brazil flood toll rises to 143, rains continue to pour

Brazil flood toll rises to 143, rains continue to pour

The death toll from the Brazil floods has risen to 143, as the government announces $A3.5 billion in emergency money to deal with the crisis.

WA's Erceg suffers heartbreaking loss in UFC title bout

WA's Erceg suffers heartbreaking loss in UFC title bout

WA's Erceg suffers heartbreaking loss in UFC title bout

WA's Erceg suffers heartbreaking loss in UFC title bout

Australian Steve Erceg was left to rue two crucial mistakes in the deciding fifth round during his UFC flyweight title loss to champion Alexandre Pantoja.

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Madonna's free show wows thousands on Copacabana beach

Thousands of people have turned up for a free concert by pop legend Madonna, held on Rio de Janeiro's iconic Copacabana beach.

WA's Steve Erceg swaps booze for UFC success

Steve Erceg has the chance to become the first West Australian to become a UFC champion when he takes on Brazilian Alexandre Pantoja for the flyweight belt.

Erceg bracing for death chants ahead of UFC title bout

West Australian Steve Erceg will be the clear underdog when he takes on UFC flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja in Brazil this weekend.

At least 14 dead in Venezuela gold mine collapse

Officials in Venezuela say at least 14 people are confirmed dead from the collapse of an illegally operated open-pit gold mine.

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Opals coach happy to leave door open for Jackson

Lauren Jackson shocked the basketball world with her retirement announcement, but Opals coach Sandy Brondello hasn't ruled out a fifth Olympics for the legend.

Opals escape in tense Brazil win as Olympic berth nears

The Opals have defied a nerve-shredding offensive drought in the second half to beat hosts Brazil 60-55 in their Olympic qualification opener.

Jackson gets green light for crucial Opals qualifiers

Ahead of Olympic qualifiers in Brazil, Opals coach Sandy Brondello says 42-year-old Lauren Jackson is in better shape than she was at the 2022 World Cup.

Jackson primed to influence Opals' Games fortunes

Michele Timms can't wrap her head around Lauren Jackson's longevity and is confident the 42-year-old can have a vital say in the Opals' Olympic qualification.

Fires kill 123 in Chile, toll expected to keep rising

At least 123 people have been killed by forest fires in central Chile, officials say.

Chile forest fires kill 112, hundreds still missing

At least 112 people have been killed and hundreds are still missing as wildfires sweep through central Chile.

Fires kill at least 51 in Chile, toll likely to rise

Authorities are concerned the death toll from forest fires raging across Chile will rise.

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