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Vladimir Putin has ordered his officials to submit plans on possibly resuming nuclear tests.

Putin prepares for first nuclear tests since Cold War era

The Russian President has ordered his officials to submit proposals for a possible resumption of nuclear tests following Donald Trump’s comments last week.

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2025 has been a devastating year for aviation, marked by catastrophic crashes worldwide.

The deadliest plane crashes of 2025

2025 has been a devastating year for aviation, marked by catastrophic crashes worldwide. Here are some of the most significant air disasters that shook the globe this year.

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A baby born 16 weeks early survived after months of extensive care.

Miracle 300g premature baby born 16 weeks early survives

The baby spent seven weeks using artificial ventilation, but has since been declared fit and healthy.

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Horrific avalanche kills seven, rescuers dig for bodies

Horrific avalanche kills seven, rescuers dig for bodies

Two French nationals are in hospital after surviving an avalanche that killed seven fellow climbers on a Nepalese mountain.

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The Kremlin has stated a meeting with US President Donald Trump is unlikely to happen soon.

Kremlin abandons idea of imminent Trump, Putin meeting

Russian and Ukrainian forces continue to target each other's infrastructure as the Kremlin states a meeting with the US President is unlikely soon.

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Theresa Ardler has enjoyed close friendships with both Pope Francis and his successor at the Vatican, Pope Leo.

The Pope Whisperer: How an Aussie girl charmed two pontiffs

Theresa Ardler is believed to be the last person to receive a Papal audience with her friend in the Vatican, Francis. Now she enjoys games of Wordle with his successor Leo.

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Svitlana Tsikhanouskaya has been forced into exile after the Belarus election she was widely regarded to have won, but was rigged in favour of her Putin-installed opponent. Unknown

‘Freedom is not a privilege’: Real Belarus leader speaks out

Forced into exile after an election she was widely regarded to have won, Svitlana Tsikhanouskaya has a message for Australians ahead of her visit Down Under next week.

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Five new suspects have been arrested in connection with the louvre robbery in Paris, in which thieves stole crown jewels worth an estimated $157 million, French media have reported.

Five new suspects arrested in Louvre robbery investigation

French authorities have made a major breakthrough in the brazen Louvre jewel heist, arresting five more suspects in coordinated raids across Paris.

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President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping shake hands as they depart following a bilateral meeting at Gimhae Air Base on October 30, 2025 in Busan, South Korea.

Trump threatens to resume nuke testing before Xi meeting

Just minutes before he was scheduled to meet President Xi Jinping of China, the President threatened on social media to resume nuclear testing ‘on an equal basis’ with other countries.

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The Paris prosecutor says two suspects will be charged with theft and criminal conspiracy. (AP PHOTO)

‘Partially admitted’: Louvre heists suspects to be charged

Two suspects in the brazen Louvre jewel heist have partially confessed to their participation, a Paris prosecutor says.

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Tiphaine Auziere, Brigitte Macron's daugther, arrives to take the stand in the trial of ten people accused of sexist cyber-harassment of wife of the French President, in Paris.

Macron’s daughter tells court of mum’s cyber-bullying ordeal

Tiphaine Auzière told the trial of 10 people accused of cyber-bullying the French first lady that her mother could not ‘ignore the horrible things said about her’.

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President Volodymyr Zelensky says Ukraine is open to talks anywhere except in Russia and Belarus. (AP PHOTO)

Ukraine set for peace talks but won't cede land: Zelensky

Officials from Ukraine and European countries will meet to discuss the details of a ceasefire plan, President Volodymyr Zelensky says.

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Katy Perry and former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in Paris.

Katy Perry, Justin Trudeau appear in public as a couple

WATCH: Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau have made their first public appearance as a couple, enjoying a night out in Paris for the singer's birthday.

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Dramatic new footage of the Louvre heist has been released.

WATCH: Wild new footage shows Louvre thieves’ $157m escape

Dramatic new footage of the Louvre heist has surfaced, revealing the moment two suspects made their bold escape in broad daylight.

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The Lourve will not be compensated for its $156 million loss. It turns out none of the royal items were insured.

Why weren’t the jewels stolen from the Louvre insured?

THE NEW YORK TIMES: The Lourve will not be compensated for its $156 million loss. It turns out none of the royal items were insured.

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