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The birth father of schoolboy Tony Hudgell, has been released from prison after serving only part of his sentence for the abuse that cost his son both legs.

Monster freed after abuse so bad son’s legs were amputated

The birth father of schoolboy Tony Hudgell, whose abuse cost his son his legs, has been released from prison after serving only part of his sentence.

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Polish airspace was repeatedly violated by ‘drone-type objects’ during a Russian attack on Ukraine.

Poland launches strikes as Russian drones breach airspace

Polish and allied jets were launched overnight after Ukraine warned that Russian had violated Polish airspace, with Poland confirming they had shot down drones.

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Ryan Routh is alleged to have tried to assassinate Donald Trump.

Trump assassination bid case jurors screened

A second day of screening for potential jurors has taken place in the trial of a man charged with trying to assassinate Donald Trump.

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Prince Harry is personally donating $2.3 million to BBC Children in Need.

Prince Harry donates $2.3 million to children's charity

Prince Harry is personally donating $2.3 million to BBC Children in Need to support young people affected by violence, the organisation says.

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Foreign Minister Penny Wong and Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu.

‘Wrong’: Foreign Minister slams shock Israel air strikes

Australia’s top diplomat says a shock Israeli attack in the capital of a key Western ally was the ‘wrong thing to do’.

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The Trump Administration has criticised Israel’s attack on Hamas in Qatar.

US says strike on Qatar ‘does not advance Israel’s goals’

The Trump Administration has slammed Israel for its attack on a US ally after an airstrike targeted Hamas leaders in Doha and killed a member of Qatar’s security forces.

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Sebastien Lecornu has held posts in local governments and overseas territories. (AP PHOTO)

Macron names new French PM after no confidence vote

French President Macron has appointed 39-year-old defence minister Sebastien Lecornu as the country's new prime minister.

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Smoke rose over the Qatari capital Doha after an Israeli air strike targeted Hamas members.

Israel attacks Hamas senior leadership in Qatar

Israel's strike on Hamas' leaders in Qatar is a stunning escalation of hostilities that has sparked outrage and been labelled an ‘unfortunate incident’ by the US.

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THE NEW YORK TIMES: Why 7-Eleven and convenience stores in Japan are so special.

Why 7-Eleven and convenience stores in Japan are so special

THE NEW YORK TIMES: They are clean and bright and meticulously organised. For many Japanese people, convenience stores are a lifeline.

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Keiara Bickett has been charged after her son allegedly took a gun from her bag and shot himself.

Toddler allegedly takes gun from mum’s bag, shoots himself

His sister witnessed the horrific event. Now his mother has been charged. WARNING DISTRESSING CONTENT

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Protesters have burned tyres in defiance of a curfew in Kathmandu as unrest continues.

Aussies urged not to travel to popular tourist spot

The government has warned travellers of a significant safety risk as violent protests grip the country’s capital.

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Boris Johnson spoke at the Borderlands Foundation Ukraine Defence Forum in London.

Boris Johnson’s urgent call for troops in Ukraine

GLOBAL EXCLUSIVE: Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson says Ukraine cannot wait for any US-brokered peace deal. 

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Andrew Cabot, 61, has addressed his relationship status with Kristin Cabot.

Bombshell: Husband tied up in Coldplay scandal speaks out

Kristin Cabot’s husband has spoken out for the first time since she was caught in the arms of then-Astronomer CEO Andy Byron.

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s Pacific Islands tour has already hit a snag at the first stop in Vanuatu.

‘More discussions’: China issue vexing PM in Vanuatu

Vanuatu’s government is holding off on signing crucial $500m security and economic agreement with the Albanese Government over concerns for infrastructure funding from Beijing.

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Trump’s polices are driving a surge in gold prices.

Why Donald Trump is the world’s best gold salesman

Gold extended an epic 12-month bull run to a record high on Tuesday, driven by US policies that encourage investors to seek alternatives to the US dollar.

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