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View of snow capped mountain range, amid heightened tensions following a deadly attack in Pahalgam that killed 26 tourists,  on April 29, 2025 in Srinagar, Kashmir.

The town longing for tourists year on from terrorist attack

THE NEW YORK TIMES: A year ago, three men armed with assault rifles turned a popular picnic spot in a picturesque region that locals often call a ‘mini Switzerland,’ into the scene of a massacre.

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Princess Eugenie  walks down the aisle with her father, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor for her wedding to Jack Brooksbank in St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle.

Princess’ husband ‘alarmed’ by Andrew’s wedding demand

Princess Eugenie’s husband was left ‘alarmed’ by a demand made by the former prince in the lead-up to the couple’s royal wedding.

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The mum issued an urgent warning to Aussies travelling to the Indonesian hot spot.

Mum warns Bali holidaymakers over daughter’s medical woes

‘We talked about avoiding other things but clearly I should have added this to the list!’

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In Australia petrol is a bit pricier but trucks keep trucking and planes continue to fly. This comforting picture belies how close we remain to the edge.

Global energy markets are on the verge of a disaster

In Australia petrol is a bit pricier but trucks keep trucking and planes continue to fly. This comforting picture belies how close we remain to the edge.

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Teens family speaks out following D4vd's murder charge.

Family break silence after singer charged with teen’s murder

Teenager Celeste Rivas has been described as a ‘beautiful, strong girl’ by her family in an emotional statement after musician D4vd was charged with murder.

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Julio Cesar Jasso Ramirez  fires a weapon  at the Teotihuacan pyramids, a popular tourist and archaeological site in San Martin de las Piramides, on the outskirts of Mexico City.

Columbine High massacre inspired Mexican pyramid gunman

The gunman who killed a Canadian tourist and wounded 13 others at Mexico’s famed Teotihuacan pyramids had planned the attack days in advance, officials said

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Students hold a vigil near the scene of a shooting near the Florida State University student centre on April 17, 2025 in Tallahassee, Florida.

ChatGPT advised college shooter suspect, claims Florida A-G

Florida has launched a criminal probe into ChatGPT and its parent company, OpenAI, based on a review of messages between the chatbot and the man accused of killing two people at Florida State University.

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Anthony Albanese announces more fuel is bound for Australia amid supply concerns.

Albanese acts on diesel as Middle East uncertainty grows

Australia has secured four extra shiploads of diesel via BP and Viva, further strengthening expected supplies through the end of May and early June.

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The Jeffrey Epstein files have mentioned dozens of prominent names and organisations. (AP PHOTO)

Gates Foundation opens external review of Epstein ties

The Gates Foundation says, "This is a challenging time for our organisation," as it opens a review into its connections with Jeffrey Epstein.

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US President Donald Trump has reportedly faced resistance in attempting to access nuclear attack codes.

Trump reportedly blocked from accessing nuclear codes

A wild claim has emerged stating that US President Donald Trump was blocked from accessing the nuclear codes to use against Iran as his war rages on with no end in sight. Here’s what we know.

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Hezbollah has fired at Israel, citing truce breaches

Hezbollah fires at Israel, citing truce breaches

Hezbollah says it has launched attacks on Israel after accusing the Israeli army of violating an Israel-Lebanon ceasefire.

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Gas exporters are set to face a parliamentary inquiry over the tax they pay.

Gas giants pushed as pressure builds for export tax overhaul

Criticisms of Australia's tax regime for gas exports are being levelled at producers and business groups, which argue higher taxes will chill investment.

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The army says an Israeli soldier damaged a crucifix while another soldier photographed the act.

Israeli soldiers detained after crucifix act sparks outrage

Israeli soldiers have been punished after an incident involving a Christian religious symbol in southern Lebanon sparked international condemnation.

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FILE — Ukrainian soldiers train with an unmanned ground vehicle in the Donbas region of eastern Ukraine, Feb. 21, 2025. Ukraine is using unmanned ground vehicles armed with bombs, guns or rockets to carry out attacks and keep its soldiers out of harm’s way. (Tyler Hicks/The New York Times)

How killer robots are transforming the battlefield

Ukraine is trying to turn more of the fighting over to unmanned systems as it struggles with troop shortages and seeks ways to defend itself without risking heavy losses of soldiers. 

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