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Sun, 31 Jul 2022 17:37:48 +1000‘There is no other way’: Judges on hunger strike in fight for Tunisian democracy
Experts are not aware of judges in any other country having ever participated in such a hunger strike.
Sun, 31 Jul 2022 16:27:26 +1000Massive wave of Iraqi protesters storm into Green Zone, occupy parliament
The demonstrators used chains to pull down cement barricades in an effort to put pressure on a divided government.
Sun, 31 Jul 2022 13:32:26 +1000Zelensky announces mandatory evacuation of Donetsk region
The Ukraine president demanded hundreds of thousands of people leave the region amid expectations of heavy fighting and fuel shortages.
Sun, 31 Jul 2022 12:49:19 +1000US President Joe Biden tests positive for COVID-19 in rare ‘rebound’ case
After testing positive for COVID-19 once again Biden has been forced back in to isolation.
Sun, 31 Jul 2022 12:33:34 +1000Diner accidentally discovers dinosaur footprints at Chinese restaurant
A diner sitting in the outdoor courtyard of a small restaurant in China’s Sichuan province happened to look down at the ground and spot something unusual.
Sun, 31 Jul 2022 10:55:43 +1000Women better in driverless cars than men
Researchers believe that driverless car software in the future may need to have settings based on gender and age.
Sun, 31 Jul 2022 09:52:12 +1000Skywatchers capture footage of out-of-control Chinese rocket debris burning in sky
Video posted online appears to show images of a Chinese rocket booster burning up in the atmosphere over Malaysia.
Sun, 31 Jul 2022 09:40:19 +1000Prince Charles ‘accepted millions’ from family of Osama bin Laden
The Prince of Wales’ Charitable Fund received the donation in 2013 from the half brothers of Osama bin Laden, founder of al-Qaeda and architect of 9/11.
Sun, 31 Jul 2022 03:39:37 +1000Pope Francis says ‘door is open’ to his retirement amid 85-year-old’s worsening health
Pope Francis has acknowledged his ailing health may force him to retire early after he struggled with a week-long Canadian pilgrimage.
Sat, 30 Jul 2022 20:36:34 +1000Will Smith breaks silence over Academy Awards slap
Actor Will Smith has broken his silence after he slapped comedian Chris Rock at the Academy Awards.
Sat, 30 Jul 2022 15:53:53 +1000Gallery: The best photos from around the world
The best photos from the international wire agencies as chosen by our picture editors
Sat, 30 Jul 2022 15:53:26 +1000PNG PM cites ‘extraordinary circumstances’ for election results delay
Marred by violence, the three-week election started on July 4 has not yet concluded.
Sat, 30 Jul 2022 15:29:00 +1000Russia, Ukraine trade blame after strikes kill dozens of Ukrainian POWs
Russia and Ukraine are blaming each other for a rocket attack that killed dozens of Ukrainian prisoners of war.
Sat, 30 Jul 2022 15:10:51 +1000Spanish prosecutors seeking eight-year prison term for Shakira
Her public relations team said earlier this week that the artist has deposited the amount she is said to owe in taxes, including €3 million in interest.
Sat, 30 Jul 2022 14:49:48 +1000Casinos flooded, death toll climbs as US floods expected to worsen
At least 16 people are dead following catastrophic flooding in Kentucky, the governor said, warning that more fatalities were expected.
Sat, 30 Jul 2022 13:25:10 +1000US House passes assault weapons ban
Speaker Nancy Pelosi pushed the bill but it will struggle in the Senate. And she all but confirmed she’s heading to Asia Pacific next week.
Sat, 30 Jul 2022 12:50:32 +1000Millions of Britons farewell their beloved Neighbours
Among them a Neighbours-mad Belfast couple whose marriage proposal and wedding involved Paul Robinson.
Sat, 30 Jul 2022 11:28:14 +1000Accused arsonist in France a fireman seeking ‘social recognition’
The suspect, who is a forest firefighter as well as a volunteer fireman for the local town, confessed to “starting several fires over the past three years”.
Sat, 30 Jul 2022 10:01:47 +1000First monkeypox deaths recorded outside Africa in Brazil and Spain
The first monkeypox death in Europe and the Americas came less than a week after the WHO declared the outbreak a global health emergency.
Fri, 29 Jul 2022 21:16:05 +1000It’s Coleen Rooney!: Rebekah Vardy loses ‘Wagatha Christie’ stoush
An English court has ruled in favour of Coleen Rooney in the so-called Wagatha Christie showdown.