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A meth user who stole a car with the owner's baby on board has suffered a blow in court.
Russian troops begin leaving Kherson city - Ukraine warns of trap
Kyiv officials fear the withdrawal of troops from the area might not be all it seems.
Judge says he’ll appoint monitor for Donald Trump’s company
The position is 'to ensure there is no further fraud' at the firm.
Alleged murderers prayed for dead baby
Couple’s religious beliefs will form part of police investigation into the death.
Nearly 50 years after her murder, the ‘Lady of the Dunes’ is identified
New York Times: The case haunted a generation of investigators and Cape Cod residents.
Ships with 1000 rescued migrants appeal to Italy
Italy’s new far-right-led government has not responded to requests for a safe port.
'Tried my best to kill him': Imran Khan gunman explains shooting
Former PM was 'misleading the people' claims would-be assassin.
Microsoft extends aid for Ukraine’s wartime tech innovation
Microsoft has made a financial commitment of more than US$400 million.
I spent 10 days in a secret Chinese Covid detention centre
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Backup power used at Ukraine nuclear site to fend off crisis
Europe’s largest nuclear power plant is relying on emergency diesel generators.
How Russian soldiers ran a ‘cleansing’ operation in Bucha
Yablunska St, Bucha, was the nerve centre of Russian violence that would shock the world.
Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan shot
Former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan shot in apparent ‘assassination’ attempt. Video / AP
Former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan shot
Pakistan cricket legend Imran Khan shot in the leg, one of his supporters killed.
US alarm at Russians’ nuclear talk on Ukraine
Senior military officials had discussed when and how to use a nuclear weapon in Ukraine.
Russian military leaders discussed use of nuclear weapons, US officials say
New York Times: Putin’s "desperation" to win could lead Russia to use one, CIA says.
Alleged Boogaloo Boys members arrested in Michigan and Ohio
The FBI arrested two alleged members of far-right anti-government group the Boogaloo Boys.
'They came as a package pair': Twin killed in horrific crash, sister survives
The 26-year-old woman was an aspiring actress in Australia.
Bombshell revelation about William Tyrrell investigation as lead cop makes claim about foster mum
Officer believes the missing boy’s foster mother knows where the child is buried.
North Korea just fired dozens of missiles after nuclear threat - what now?
Analysis: Significant escalation raises question of how far Kim Jong-un will go.
With Bolsonaro tamed in defeat, Brazil steps back from brink
One thing is clear - if anyone can do it, it’s the charismatic da Silva.
North Korea keeps up missile barrage, causing evacuation alerts in Japan
North Korea has been ramping up its weapons demonstrations to a record pace this year.
A lost childhood: Scars of Isis' reign run deep for US girl dragged to Syria
New York Times: Leyla was taken to Syria by her mum and forced to train for Isis.
A rare glimpse inside fortress Hong Kong: A city on the edge
Times: The sentiment towards Beijing is far from uniform in divided Hong Kong.
Hillsong Church founder set to fight charge of concealing father’s child sex abuse
Church founder given a date to fight allegations he covered up his father’s abuse.
Danish leader wins election and then quits
Mette Frederiksen could have stayed in power as head of a minority government.
Dobby’s grave can stay on a beach in Wales, but please stop giving him socks
New York Times: Grave site for Harry Potter elf has become a tourist attraction.
Parkland school killer sentenced to life in prison
Shooter Nikolas Cruz formally receives a sentence of life without parole.
Search for solutions drives race to save Utah salt flats
Concerns are mounting about the future of the treeless expanse of salt crystals.
Hurricane Lisa heads towards Belize coast in Central America
Hurricane Lisa had maximum sustained winds of 130km/h heading for Belize.
Russia-Ukraine War: Grain corridor crisis resolved
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says the traffic of vessels carrying Ukrainian grain and other agricultural products has resumed after a phone call between the Turkish and Russian defence ministers. Video / AP
Bonneville Salt Flats are shrinking
The world-famous Bonneville Salt Flats near the Utah-Nevada line which has long been a mecca for daredevil speed racers and a backdrop for many famous movie scenes is shrinking. Video / AP
Watch: 'I don't want to die' - 10yo's harrowing police call during mass shooting
Audio emerges of a girl telling police she was surrounded by “dead bodies” and a gunman.