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The Chinese PLA Navy's 989 Task Group arrives at the Port of Tanjung Priok in Jakarta, Indonesia, on December 7.

China holds exercises in southeast Asia in show of strength

Beijing has stepped up operations in the Indo-Pacific with new defence exercises while at least seven groups of Chinese warships were spotted operating across the western Pacific at the beginning of the week. 

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One of Israel’s great critics has finally blamed Hamas for the October 7 attacks.

One of Israel’s great critics finally blames Hamas for Oct 7

AARON PATRICK: They have finally conceded the terrorist organisation committed crimes against humanity when it invaded Israel two years ago.

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The Trump Administration plans to seize the oil aboard a tanker captured off Venezuela. (AP PHOTO)

Seized tanker heads to US for 'oil confiscation'

The Justice Department obtained a warrant for the seizure of an oil tanker off Venezuela because it had been known for ‘sanctioned oil,’ the White House says.

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Tyler Robinson, accused of fatally shooting political activist Charlie Kirk, has appeared in court. (AP PHOTO)

Alleged Charlie Kirk assassin fronts court for first time

The Utah man charged with killing US political activist Charlie Kirk has made his first in-person court appearance.

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NATO chief Mark Rutte said Russia could be ready to use military force against NATO within five years.

‘Prepare for war’: NATO chief’s chilling warning to allies

NATO chief Mark Rutte has warned Europe could be facing a war waged by Russia that could be ‘on the scale our grandparents and great-grandparents endured’ within five years.

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Kristina Joksimovic was found dead in her home in February 2024 near Basel in Switzerland.

Husband charged with beauty queen’s gruesome murder

The husband of a Swiss beauty queen who died in 2024 has been hit with murder charges after a nearly two-year investigation.

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Time magazine has annually picked a person or group of the year since 1927. (AP PHOTO)

Time magazine unveils 2025 person of the year

Time magazine says 2025 was the year the potential of artificial intelligence ‘roared into view,’ as it revealed its person of the year.

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Ukrainian voters should decide on any territorial concessions, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says. (AP PHOTO)

Zelensky presents US with revised points to end Russia war

Ukrainian President ​Volodymyr Zelensky says the United States has suggested creating a free economic zone’ in Donbas that would be demilitarised.

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Woman finds man hidden inside boot of self-driving car

Woman finds man hidden inside boot of self-driving car

She ordered a driverless taxi for her daughter but was extremely alarmed to find a man hiding in the boot.

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The controversial adult star will be deported from Indonesia.

Bonnie Blue to be deported, blacklisted after Bali raid

Adult star Bonnie Blue will be deported and blacklisted from entering Indonesia for at least a decade, immigration officials have revealed.

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Donald Trump has launched a scheme offering fast-tracked US visas to foreigners who can pay $1m. (AP PHOTO)

Trump launches $US1 million Gold Card visa scheme

The Trump administration has launched a Gold Card initiative that will allow foreign nationals to purchase legal status in the US for $1 million.

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A sperm donor has passed on a cancer-causing gene.

Alarm after sperm donor with cancer gene fathers 200 kids

Doctors have confirmed that children have already died as a result of developing cancer.

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Elon Musk’s SpaceX could be launching towards a $2.2 trillion valuation when the company goes public.

‘Accurate’: Musk confirms SpaceX’s $2.2 trillion market move

Elon Musk has confirmed that SpaceX will start trading on Wall Street in 2026 amid speculation that the spacecraft company’s valuation could surpass all other members of the trillion-dollar tech club.

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Why Australia will pay $50bn if Ukraine loses war to Russia

Ukraine’s former foreign minister Dmytro Kuleba has warned Australia that it will be paying $50 billion to defend itself if Ukraine loses the war.

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Comedian Andy Dick.

Comedian collapses, admits taking drugs from stranger

In a new video, Comedian Andy Dick has detailed what happened moments before he collapsed on a Hollywood street.

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