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Is space tourism finally ready for takeoff?

A quarter-century after the first space tourist made history, the race to take civilians beyond Earth is heating up again — but it’s not quite what it seems.

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Villagers celebrate an Ebola survivor's recovery in the Congo, left, as nurses dress in PPE in Berlin's Department of Infectious Diseases and Critical Care Medicine.

‘Very bad’: Ebola outbreak hits Europe as African cases soar

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There have been at least 30 deaths at a displacement camp in north-eastern Congo.

Deadly virus spreads as symptomatic patients refuse testing

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Security incidents have complicated matters for Ebola medics in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Armed attackers remove Ebola patients from DRC clinic

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The Ebola death toll in the Congo is climbing towards 200.

Ebola cases and violence increase as contact tracing lags

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The destruction caused by two earthquakes in Venezuela has brought vows of help around the globe.

Pope Leo among those offering aid in wake of deadly quakes

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Migrants wait to enter the Paso Del Norte international bridge in Mexico.

Supreme Court backs Trump blocking asylum seekers at border

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Municipal police officers evacuate an injured victim from a collapsed building in Caracas.

Death toll expected to rise after Venezuela earthquakes

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Authorities say a hotel fire was brought under control but its causes are still being investigated.

Terrifying beach resort fire sends 1700 fleeing, one dead

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Asia Pacific

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A powerful earthquake has struck the northeast of Japan, shaking supermarkets and sending workers running for cover.

Powerful 7.2 magnitude quake shakes Asian nation

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Australia has raised concerns about China’s new Ethnic Unity Law.

‘Should worry us all’: Red alert over China’s unity laws

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Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles and US Admiral Admiral Samuel Paparo have both raised concerns over China’s military build-up in the Pacific.

‘Increasing risk’: US alarm on China threat in the Pacific

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Mikhail Petrakov and his wife Irina greet Chinese Ambassador Xiao Qian.
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What it’s like inside Canberra’s Russian embassy party

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Europe

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Andy Burnham promises hope, but Britain needs more than that.
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Andy Burnham promises hope, but Britain needs more than that

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Villagers celebrate an Ebola survivor's recovery in the Congo, left, as nurses dress in PPE in Berlin's Department of Infectious Diseases and Critical Care Medicine.

‘Very bad’: Ebola outbreak hits Europe as African cases soar

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Two children have died after becoming trapped inside a car in Europe’s heatwave.

Kids die after mum allegedly forgets them in brutal heatwave

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Australians heading to Europe and beyond are being urged to reassess travel plans and insurance cover, after the Federal Government downgraded its travel advice.

What Aussie travellers need to know amid warning update

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Middle East

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Kawsar Ahmad, 54, looked relieved and her supporters gasped as Chief Magistrate Lisa Hannan granted her bail in Melbourne Magistrates Court on Friday afternoon.

Accused ISIS bride to walk from court after bail win

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A vessel has reported coming under attack while trying to pass the Strait of Hormuz.

Peace deal on thin ice after shots fired in Strait of Hormuz

Middle East
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Marco Rubio has discussed the US-Iran deal with Gulf Arab foreign ministers in Bahrain.

Rubio tells Gulf allies Iran deal will ensure security

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Israeli forces remain in control of a swathe of territory in southern Lebanon.

Israel, Lebanon discussions intensify as tension flares

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USA

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Harvey Weinstein had a neutral expression after a judge formally dismissed a charge against him.

The devastating reason Harvey Weinstein charges dropped

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The 26-year-old has not been seen or heard from since June 20. 

Young Australian woman vanishes on USA holiday

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Taylor Swift hugs Travis Kelce after the Chiefs won Super Bowl LVIII in 2024.

New clues point to details of Swift & Kelce’s wedding plans

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Ghislaine Maxwell was convicted of helping Jeffrey Epstein sexually abuse teenage girls.

Could the Epstein files free Maxwell? She thinks so

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UK

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King Charles has become the first head of state to release his personal tax bill.

King Charles’ eye-watering tax figure revealed

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Andy Burnham promises hope, but Britain needs more than that.
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Andy Burnham promises hope, but Britain needs more than that

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US President Donald Trump has made his first comments about the likely next British Prime Minister Andy Burnham.

‘Extremely liberal’: Trump derides Britain’s likely next PM

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Isabelle Welsh’s mother, Alexander Walker, 25, and her boyfriend, Harrison Simpson, 22, denied charges including murder, sexual assault, causing or allowing the death of a child and child cruelty offences

Mum did nothing to save toddler after ‘campaign of violence’

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