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China's air force is part of large-scale military drills being conducted around Taiwan. (AP PHOTO)

‘Stern warning’ as China launches military drills of Taiwan

China’s military has announced a major live‑fire drill encircling Taiwan, intended to send a warning to the island following Beijing’s fierce condemnation over the approval of a US arms package.

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President Vladimir Putin meets to discuss Russia's 'special military operation' in Ukraine. (EPA PHOTO)

Russia accuses Ukraine of drone attack on Putin’s home

Peace talks between Russia and Ukraine have been dented by Moscow's claims President Vladimir Putin's residence was targeted by Kyiv drones.

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US President Donald Trump declined to say if the CIA was involved in the Venezuela operation. (AP PHOTO)

US 'hit' drug boat loading facility in Venezuela: Trump

US President Donald Trump has confirmed a military attack on a facility allegedly used for drug-smuggling operations in Venezuela.

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Donald Trump has held a call with Russia’s Vladimir Putin to discuss efforts to bring a halt to the war in Ukraine, according to the White House.

Trump, Putin held ‘positive call,’ White House says

Just a day after meeting with Volodymyr Zelensky, Donald Trump has held a call with Russia’s Vladimir Putin to discuss efforts to bring a halt to the war in Ukraine, according to the White House.

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British boxer Anthony Joshua has escaped with minor injuries after a car crash in Nigeria left two other passengers dead.

Boxing champion injured, two friends dead in horror car crash

British boxer Anthony Joshua has been taken to hospital with minor injuries following a fatal car crash while on holiday in Nigeria just a week after his sixth-round knockout victory over Jake Paul.

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China's Wang Yi called the ceasefire ‘hard won’ as he met his Cambodian and Thai counterparts. (AP PHOTO)

Thailand, Cambodia agree to 'consolidate ceasefire'

Foreign ministers from Cambodia and Thailand have met their Chinese counterpart and promised to ‘rebuild trust’ following a truce that ended weeks of clashes.

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Donald Trump with Benjamin Netanyahu, says he wants to get to the second phase of the Gaza deal. (AP PHOTO)

Trump warns Iran of more strikes after Netanyahu talks

US President Donald Trump has warned Iran against reconstituting its nuclear program following talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Florida.

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Donald Trump invited Volodymyr Zelensky to his private club to work on the US-proposed peace plan to end the war in Ukraine.

US offers Ukraine 15-year security guarantee: Zelensky

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he asked Donald Trump for US security guarantees lasting as long as half a century to help deter any future Russian invasion.

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Hinata Goto, 5, was on holiday with his family when a ski trip turned to tragedy. File photo.

Boy, 5, dies after getting arm caught in travelator

A five year old boy has tragically died after a horror incident on an outdoor ski travelator in Japan. 

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There’s plenty of good news on emissions, if you look at the bigger picture.

Why we should be optimistic about our climate future

LARA WILLIAMS: There’s plenty of good news on emissions, if you look at the bigger picture.

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New search for missing Malaysian Airlines flight MH370 to begin this week

New high-tech search for vanished flight MH370 begins

Advanced robotics and never-before-used technology give fresh hope to families of the 239 people lost in 2014.

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At least 13 passengers are dead and dozens are injured after a train derailed in Mexico.

Thirteen dead, 98 injured after train derails in Mexico

Mexican authorities say at least 13 ‍people ⁠are dead after a train derailed in the ​southern ‌state of Oaxaca.

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A Defence senior official has described the prospect of a major power conflict in the Indo-Pacific in the next five years as ‘less remote than it was’.

China’s military moves on Taiwan could be Trump’s big test

China’s military has announced major military drills in the air and sea around Taiwan, deploying army, navy, air force and ‘rocket force’ troops for live-fire activities code-named ‘Justice Mission 2025’.

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A Defence senior official has described the prospect of a major power conflict in the Indo-Pacific in the next five years as ‘less remote than it was’.

Taiwan deploys ‘forces’ as China announces live fire drills

Taiwan has responded after China announced ‘major’ military exercises involving live-fire drills in water and airspace around the island.

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Two helicopters collided midair in New Jersey leaving one person dead and another injured. (AP PHOTO)

‘It was shocking’: Witnesses watch choppers’ fatal crash

‘Immediately, the first helicopter went from right side up to upside down and started rapidly spinning, falling out of the air.’

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