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Thu, 19 May 2022 18:59:58 +1000
Amber Heard's sister speaks in trial
Amber Heard's sister has become the first witness to claim she, personally, saw Johnny Depp hit his then-wife.

Thu, 19 May 2022 16:03:05 +1000
‘Shift to higher gear’: Philippines’ Bongbong Marcos talks up closer ties with China
Marcos, who won last week’s election by a landslide, said he held “very substantial” talks by phone on Wednesday with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Thu, 19 May 2022 15:59:42 +1000
Is Happy the elephant legally a person? A court will decide
The Nonhuman Rights Project attorneys contend that she is so autonomous and intelligent that she has a right to bodily liberty.

Thu, 19 May 2022 15:55:26 +1000
Why Zelensky could defeat Putin by the end of the year
Russia’s depleted and demoralised army has been routed on many fronts. But the final contest will be fought along the Donbas’ contact line where the war began.

Thu, 19 May 2022 15:26:45 +1000
George W Bush accidentally condemns Putin for invasion of 'Iraq'
Former US President has slipped up in a speech attacking Russian President Vladimir Putin, condemning him for attacking "Iraq".

Thu, 19 May 2022 14:15:26 +1000
‘I mean Ukraine!’: George W Bush confuses Iraq with Ukraine
The famously tongue-tied politician spearheaded the 2003 invasion of Iraq on suspicion - proved wrong - that Saddam Hussein possessed weapons of mass destruction.

Thu, 19 May 2022 13:12:49 +1000
“No words for this heartache”: after America’s latest mass shooting
Our North America correspondent arrived in Buffalo, NY, a day after America’s latest mass shooting and found a community rallying together to deal with shock, grief and anger.

Thu, 19 May 2022 12:41:05 +1000
Court to decide if Happy the elephant is also a person
She has four limbs, expressive eyes and likes to stroll through greenery in New York City. Happy, by species, is an Asian elephant. But can she also be considered a person?

Thu, 19 May 2022 06:51:34 +1000
‘Division and hate’: Elon Musk to ditch Democrats, pledges to vote for Republicans
Musk has been a vocal critic of the Biden administration and Democrats for their proposals to tax billionaires and give more tax incentives to union-made electric vehicles.

Thu, 19 May 2022 06:36:53 +1000
Russian soldier pleads guilty to murdering Ukrainian civilian
A Russian soldier could face life in prison after pleading guilty to murdering a 62-year-old Ukrainian man.

Thu, 19 May 2022 06:08:21 +1000
More than 75 per cent of long COVID patients never hospitalised for initial illness
A large new study has analysed data from the first few months after the official designation for long COVID took effect, and the results paint a sobering picture.

Thu, 19 May 2022 05:31:47 +1000
Monkeypox cases among gay, bisexual men reported in Portugal, Britain
British health authorities said Wednesday they had identified two new cases of monkeypox, one in London and another in southeast England.

Thu, 19 May 2022 04:50:57 +1000
From siege to surrender: Mariupol defenders could be put on trial in Russia
Deputy of the Duma Leonid Slutsky, one of Russia’s negotiators with Ukraine, called the 256 soldiers “animals in human form” and said they should be executed.

Thu, 19 May 2022 00:00:00 +1000
From the Archives, 1962: JFK celebrates his 45th in style
60 years ago, a glittering array of theatrical talent - including an unforgettable Marilyn Monroe - helped President John F. Kennedy celebrate his 45th birthday.

Wed, 18 May 2022 22:36:40 +1000
Russian soldier accused of war crimes in Ukraine pleads guilty to killing a civilian
If convicted, Vadim Shishimarin, 21, faces life imprisonment. The Kyiv government has accused Russia of atrocities and brutality against civilians during the invasion.

Wed, 18 May 2022 21:13:10 +1000
Queen's surprise appearance at opening of Elizabeth Line
The Queen has made a surprise appearance at the official opening of the London Tube's new Elizabeth Line.

Wed, 18 May 2022 18:52:25 +1000
US Congress holds public UFOs hearing
For the first time in more than half a century, US Congress has held a public hearing on unidentified flying objects.

Wed, 18 May 2022 15:12:54 +1000
Russia - Ukraine war: Photo gallery, May 18th, 2022
Efforts were under way on Tuesday to rescue the last of the defenders inside the Azovstal steel plant.

Wed, 18 May 2022 14:18:16 +1000
Queen Elizabeth makes surprise appearance at opening of London train line
It’s the second time the monarch has attended a function in recent days after missing the opening of parliament. The rail line is named in her honour.

Wed, 18 May 2022 14:03:01 +1000
British Conservative MP arrested on suspicion of rape
London’s Metropolitan Police said a man, aged in his 50s, had been arrested on suspicion of indecent assault, sexual assault, rape and abuse of position of trust.



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