World

More than a million Ukrainians are in uniform as casualties mount in its war with Russia.
Europe
Staff Writers

US urges Ukraine to draft 18yo’s to bolster military

A senior US official wants Ukraine to increase the size of its army by allowing for the conscription of 18-year-olds for the fight against Russia.

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Joyfull scenes in Dahyeh, Beiruts southern suburbs as residents head back to their homes after Israel and Lebanon agreed on a ceasefire after more than a year of war. According to the Lebanese Government, this war has forced more than 1.3 million people displaced. November 27 2024. (Photo by Nael Chahine / Middle East Images / Middle East Images via AFP)
Middle East
Staff Writers

Thousands of Lebanese return as Israel-Hezbollah truce holds

Displaced Lebanese people have been heading toward home, as an Israeli-Hezbollah truce is hailed as a 'first ray of hope' by the UN chief.

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A woman inside a building that was damaged by an Israeli strike in Beirut, the Lebanese capital, on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024.
World
The New York Times

Israel approves cease-fire with Hezbollah to halt war

THE NEW YORK TIMES: The Israeli security Cabinet has approved a deal for a cease-fire with Hezbollah in Lebanon, signalling that more than a year of conflict will soon be suspended.

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Bicycles near a train station during the record snowfall in Seoul. (AP PHOTO)
World
Staff Writers

Two dead, flights grounded as record snow hits Seoul

South Korea’s capital has been blanketed by the heaviest snowfall in Seoul during November on record.

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A fatal bus crash has closed a rural highway 50km from the New Zealand city of Hamilton.
World
Staff Writers

One dead, 13 hurt as bus full of tourists crashes in NZ

One person is dead and 13 others have been rushed to New Zealand hospitals after a bus carrying international tourists collided with two other vehicles on a rural highway.

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William and Kate and family are planning a quiet Christmas at the royal estate in Sandringham. (AP PHOTO)
UK
Staff Writers

William and Kate share where they’ll spend Christmas

Prince William and the Princess of Wales have revealed where they’ll spend the festive period.

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The war in Gaza was sparked by Hamas’ despicable attack on Israel on October 7, 2023.
breaking
Middle East
David Johns

Hamas ready to reach ceasefire in Gaza: Reports

Hamas is ready to reach a ceasefire in Gaza, a senior official in the Palestinian group said, hailing the ceasefire that took hold in Lebanon.

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The drawer where a young girl spent the first few years of her life.
World
Bryce Luff

Mother jailed for keeping baby hidden in drawer alive for three years

Horrific details have emerged of the baby girl who ‘hadn’t known daylight or fresh air’.

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At 35, I’ve chosen to remain childless due to climate change fears, believing bringing a child into this world could be reckless.
opinion
Opinion
Jessica Lorimer

Climate change is the leading cause of me not wanting kids

At 35, I’ve chosen to remain childless due to climate change fears, believing bringing a child into this world could be reckless.

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Europe
Latika M Bourke

Aussie trade deal no longer a priority for European Union

The EU has all but shelved its hopes of securing a trade deal with Australia and is instead focussed on clinching one with South American countries, and there is one person to blame.

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Ex-president Jair Bolsonaro was directly involved in an alleged attempted coup, Brazil police say.
World
Ricardo Brito

Cops say Bolsonaro directly involved in Brazil coup plot

Police also claim Bolsonaro had ‘full knowledge’ of a plan to assassinate Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who bested him in the South American nation’s 2022 election.

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Kiena Dawes accused Ryan Wellings of killing her in a note left before her suicide.
World
James Tozer

‘Murdered’: Young mum’s devastating accusation left in note

A young mother left a note saying she had been ‘murdered slowly’ by her abusive boyfriend before lying in the path of a high-speed train. WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT

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Prince William in his role as Colonel of the Welsh Guards during a visit to the 1st Battalion Welsh Guards.
Royals
Rebecca English

‘Enjoyed that’: Prince William fires sniper rifle, mortar

Dressed in army fatigues, the Prince of Wales shot a sniper’s rifle and a machine gun as well as taking part in drone reconnaissance and mortar firing.

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The US air forces says mysterious drones have been seen over RAF Mildenhall and two other bases.
UK
Staff Writers

US Air Force on high alert after drones spotted over UK military bases

US Air Force officials have reported they have tracked mysterious drones spotted over their United Kingdom bases.

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Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire deal explained.
World
Max Corstorphan

Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire deal explained

US President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have confirmed a ceasefire deal has been reached to stop fighting in Lebanon. This is what we know.

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