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Thu, 25 Aug 2022 18:56:01 +1000
Severe drought uncovers 113-million-year-old dinosaur footprints
The Acrocanthosaurus – theropods, or bipedal dinosaurs – had three toes and claws on each limb. They roamed in what is now a park in Texas.

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 16:57:04 +1000
Vanessa Bryant leaves court after crash photos win
Vanessa Bryant has been awarded $23 million in compensation after police and emergency personnel spread photos of Kobe's fatal 2020 helicopter crash.

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 16:33:25 +1000
Taiwan proposes record rise in defence spending, jets to counter China
The island wants to be prepared should Beijing decide to act on its promise to reunite it with China by force.

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 16:17:54 +1000
Russian rocket attack kills at least 15 in Ukraine
A Russian attack during Ukraine Independence Day has killed at least 15 people.

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 16:17:26 +1000
Finnish PM issues emotional appeal
The Finnish Prime Minister has issued an emotional appeal addressing videos and pictures of her partying with friends.

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 13:17:00 +1000
'It wasn't an accident, it was murder'
Australian mining manager Andrew Head is still traumatised by the deaths of dozens of miners inside a Chinese-state linked mine in Africa.

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 13:16:45 +1000
The rescue
Galamsey miners are rescued after an unscheduled explosion goes off in the Shaanxi mine.

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 12:11:29 +1000
Scuba diving scientist shines a light on the world's deep sea reefs
A Scuba diving scientist has shone a light on the world's most previous and vibrant deep sea reefs and their fish.

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 11:29:41 +1000
Listen: An email, a coffee and the year-long road to Blood Gold
The investigation began in a Canberra coffee shop, where reporter Eryk Bagshaw spoke with an Australian miner who said he had a story.

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 10:43:30 +1000
Levanter cloud' rolls over Rock of Gibraltar
A levanter cloud rolls over the Rock of Gibraltar in Spain.

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 10:36:19 +1000
Gallery: The best photos from around the world
The best photos from the international wire agencies as chosen by our picture editors.

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 10:00:10 +1000
‘Visual gossip’: Kobe Bryant widow awarded $US16m in trial over crash photos
Vanessa Bryant tearfully testified during the 11-day trial that news of the photos compounded her still-raw grief a month after losing her husband and daughter.

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 09:57:32 +1000
Behind the scenes: Uncovering the Blood Gold investigation
North Asia correspondent Eryk Bagshaw shares behind-the-scenes insight into our latest investigation, Blood Gold.

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 08:55:02 +1000
Ghislaine Maxwell sued by her lawyers over $1 million in unpaid fees
Maxwell was convicted in December of sex trafficking and is serving a 20-year prison sentence over her role in recruiting and grooming girls for Jeffrey Epstein.

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 07:26:45 +1000
Google to ‘pre-bunk’ disinformation about Ukrainian refugees in eastern Europe
Google’s plans come as Meta’s Facebook removed a covert online persuasion campaign to cast the US and its allies in a positive light in the Middle East and Central Asia.

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 06:34:59 +1000
A 40-metre super yacht worth millions sinks off the Italian coast
The Italian Coast Guard shared a video of the 15-year old luxury yacht’s final moments before it pitched forward and sank into the sea. Authorities are investigating the cause.

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 05:02:00 +1000
China’s mixed record in developing Africa holds lessons for Pacific
China says it is investing not just for profit or geopolitical advantage but to help lift Africa out of poverty but often Chinese companies use their power with little regard for locals.

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 04:27:20 +1000
Boris Johnson, Ukraine’s ‘best friend’, farewells Kyiv with final trip
Zelensky said Ukraine had a friend in Johnson that “not everyone is lucky enough to have” and presented him with the highest award that can be given to foreign nationals.

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 19:53:06 +1000
US military bombs Iran-linked targets in Syria
The strikes came even as Washington is aiming to respond soon to a draft agreement proposed by the European Union that would bring back the 2015 nuclear deal.

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 18:38:55 +1000
Six months since Russia invaded Ukraine
Six months have passed since Russia invaded Ukraine.



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