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Trump picks Big Tech critic who wrote ‘Project 2025’ chapter to lead FCC
Republican Brendan Carr has accused major tech platforms of operating a 'censorship cartel'.
Australian veteran broadcaster arrested over alleged sexual offences
Radio host Alan Jones previously denied allegations of indecent assault aired by local media.
Lebanese Australians reminded of past wars as Israel attacks Lebanon again
Israel's latest military attacks on Lebanon stir up traumatic memories of civil war for Australia's Lebanese community.
Biden: No reversal of US clean energy advances ahead of Trump presidency
Biden became the first sitting US president to visit the Amazon, where he emphasised fight against climate change.
Biden to allow Ukraine to use US weapons inside Russia: Reports
Move comes as Biden heads into his final months in US office, with Trump believed to be more favourable towards Russia.
Pope Francis urges inquiry into Gaza genocide allegations
The Catholic Church pontiff made his most explicit criticism yet of Israel's conduct in extracts from an upcoming book.
Is there any way to stop the war in Sudan?
The fighting is estimated to have killed tens of thousands of civilians.
Bangladesh’s Yunus seeks time, says election roadmap after reforms
The interim leader pledges electoral and constitutional reforms before elections in address marking 100 days in power.
India police arrest 23 after violence erupts in northeast state of Manipur
Protests erupted after six bodies, believed to have been kidnapped from the Meitei community, were recovered on Friday.
Trump nominates climate change sceptic Chris Wright as energy secretary
Chris Wright, a fracking magnate, has said 'there is no climate crisis' and champions fossil fuel production.
Japan’s troops to train with US, Australian forces amid concerns over China
Joint training is announced after three countries express concerns about 'dangerous conduct' by the Chinese military.
Jorge Martin of Spain wins 2024 MotoGP championship in Barcelona
Jorge Martin finishes third in the season finale to become the first independent rider world champion of the MotoGP era.
Video: Super typhoon Man-yi forces mass evacuation in the Philippines
Super Typhoon Man-yi has hit the Philippines’ main island of Luzon with winds up to 185 kilometres per hour.
Democrats, next time try fighting for the working class
The Democratic Party’s decision to abandon working-class voters is bearing the expected disastrous results.
Yunus on Hasina: She can call herself Bangladesh PM, reality differs
At COP29, Bangladesh’s Muhammad Yunus addresses climate crisis and national healing after political upheaval.
Israeli strike on Beirut building kills Hezbollah spokesman
Mohammad Afif was a long-time media advisor to Hezbollah's former secretary general Hassan Nasrallah.
Israel bombs residential building in north Gaza’s Beit Lahiya, killing 50
Civil defence spokesman says rescue workers are unable to reach the site of the attack due to the Israeli siege.
Israeli attack targets Gaza school sheltering displaced Palestinians
At least 10 people have been killed and dozens more injured in an Israeli strike on a UN-run school in northern Gaza.
Video: War has reduced one of Gaza’s best-loved restaurants to a food kiosk
One of Gaza’s oldest restaurants, that survived multiple wars on the enclave has been reduced to a basic food kiosk.
Russia launches ‘massive’ attack on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure
Explosions heard across Ukraine, including Kyiv and Odesa, as Russia advances at its fastest rate since the war started.