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South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is defiant about his political future despite being impeached. (AP PHOTO)

South Korea's president defiant after impeachment

The president of South Korea has vowed to "never give up" despite lawmakers voting to impeach him after his short-lived declaration of martial law.

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A close friend of Prince Andrew has been banned from the UK.

National security risk: Prince Andrew spy scandal erupts

Prince Andrew has issued a statement after a close friend of his was accused of being a Chinese spy and banned from the UK.

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An Australian teen has been stabbed to death in Sattahip, Chon Buri in Thailand.

Australian teen found dead on Thai street with stab wounds

A 14-year-old Australian has been found dead in Thailand, lying on the ground in front of a grocery store with stab wounds to his back.

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By signing a $600 million Rugby League deal with Papua New Guinea on Thursday, the Albanese Government has effectively locked out any attempt by Beijing to establish a national security foothold in Port Moresby for the next decade. 

Has $600m NRL deal tackled China’s major Pacific ambitions?

There’s few similarities between the rough and ready game of rugby league and chess. But Australia has used the football code to play a soft power gambit in its geopolitical chess game with China.

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Port Moresby was plagued by civil unrest earlier in rhe year

PNG PM’s safety promise to NRL players

James Marape has outlined what his government will do to make Port Moresby safer for the new team.

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South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has vowed to “fight to the end” and protect his country from threatening the future of the republic.

‘Fight’: South Korean president’s vow amid impeachment motion

President President Yoon Suk Yeol has defended his martial law decree as act of governance, issuing a promise to people of South Korea.

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Protesters carried "Arrest the rebellion criminals" signs during South Korea's martial law.

Top cops detained over South Korea martial law decree

South Korea's national police chief and top officer in Seoul are being held over their alleged roles in the nation's surprising declaration of martial law.

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China is preparing for a major economy stimulus program.

China preparing ‘most aggressive stimulus’ in a decade

The Chinese government has flagged it intends to deliver a major stimulus program designed to pull its economy out of an extended period of slow growth.

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Thousands of government employees in Tokyo will have the option to work four days a week from April.

Global city to introduce four-day work week for thousands of employees

The workers will have the option to take three days off each week from April.

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Anthony Albanese says a deal with Nauru President David Adeang is a good result for both nations. (Dominic Giannini/AAP PHOTOS)

Landmark Nauru deal provides $140m in geo-political win

Australia has signed a landmark new pact with Nauru to provide security and critical infrastructure amid international concerns about China’s growing footprint in the Pacific. 

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Western firms such as Starbucks are struggling to keep their foothold in China.

Foreign firms in China trapped in a dangerous struggle

Things have never looked rosier for foreign firms in China, at least according to the country’s Council for the Promotion of International Trade. But the reality is far less rosy.

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It has been five years since New Zealand's White Island volcano erupted.

Horrific details from volcano eruption survivors

An Australian man lost his mother, father and sister in the volcano disaster and suffered burns to three-quarters of his body.

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South Korea President Yoon Suk-yeol willl address the nation after his short-lived martial law. (AP PHOTO)

Embattled South Korean President Yoon to address nation

Ahead of a planned impeachment vote, South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol will speak to the nation in a televised address.

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Melbourne teenager Bianca Jones died after consuming methanol-laced drinks on a “dream getaway” in Laos.

'Most important day': Aussie mourned over holiday tragedy

A community will mourn and celebrate the life of teenager Bianca Jones, who along with her friend Holly Bowles died after having a methanol-laced drink in Laos.

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The Syrian army says its soldiers withdrew from the city of Hama to "prevent urban combat". (AP PHOTO)

Rebels enter Hama, pushing Syrian army from key city

Jihadist fighters have entered Hama, pushing Syrian government forces to withdraw and reposition outside the city that is critical to control of major towns.

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