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US President Joe Biden has authorised the redeployment of several hundred US troops into Somalia, two officials say, after Donald Trump ordered their withdrawal during his presidency.Prior to Trump's withdrawal, the United States had about 700 troops in Somalia focused on helping local forces defeat the al-Shabab insurgency.
Next year's New Zealand election looms as a brawl over climate policy after the opposition National party signaled stark disagreement with the government's emissions reduction plan.On Monday, Jacinda Ardern's government released a plan four years in the making, from its introduction of the Zero Carbon Act in 2018.
The Prime Minister was confronted with what he admitted was a 'long list' of his failures. But Scott Morrison says he saved the country.
ShutterstockAs you head to your local polling place this Saturday, or cast your ballot in an early vote, it’s worth pondering: how does Australia’s voting system really work, anyway? The fundamentals of our electoral system have been shaped by democratic values enshrined in Australia’s Constitution and pragmatic decisions made by federal politicians since 1901. I’ve been studying elections and electoral systems for some 65 years. Here’s what you need to know to understand how the vote you cast t
Members of Australia's Filipino community have protested outside a Melbourne apartment building where the Philippines' presumptive next president, Ferdinand Marcos Jr, was reportedly visiting his son.Marcos Jr was making a private family visit, spokesman Victor Rodriguez told reporters in Manila.
More than 250 Ukrainian fighters have surrendered to Russian forces at the Azovstal steelworks in Mariupol and Kyiv has ordered its entire garrison to evacuate, heralding the end of Europe's bloodiest battle in decades.Reuters witnessed buses leave the steelworks and five of them arrive in the Russian-held town of Novoazovsk on Tuesday, where Moscow said they would be treated for wounds.
Republican candidates backed by former president Donald Trump have won their party's nod to run for the US Senate in North Carolina and for governor in Pennsylvania, key races that will help shape the November midterm elections.Pennsylvania state Senator Doug Mastriano, who has amplified Trump's false claims of 2020 voter fraud, will face Democratic Attorney-General Josh Shapiro in a high-profile governor's race.
ShutterstockThis year, Qantas announced two plans in direct conflict. In March, Australia’s largest airline group went public with the admirable goal of achieving net zero emissions by 2050 and a 25% reduction by 2030 by using new clean fuels, boosting efficiency and using carbon offsets. For the aviation industry, this was a watershed moment, containing world-leading detail and bold links between executive pay and improved sustainability. But only two months later, Qantas confirmed its order fo
Prime Minister Scott Morrison says he will continue to make strong calls despite pledging a more empathetic tone if re-elected.A week out from polling day, Mr Morrison issued a mea culpa saying he would consult more widely and empathise a lot more, as Labor continued to attack his character as part of its campaign strategy.
A Lyft driver kicked out two passengers from his car after a woman made racist comments, leading the other passenger to go on a racist tirade. Source: Facebook/James W. Bode
Asian shares led a global rally on Tuesday on optimism about an easing of China's crackdowns on tech and COVID-19, but concerns about rising prices worldwide set a nervy tone in markets as investors wait for more signals from policymakers.European shares followed the positive start in Asia, with the STOXX index of Europe's 600 biggest stocks up 0.
Piers Morgan called c*** live on air. Source: Talk TV
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Two Melbourne gamers have been charged with match fixing at an Esports tournament after a year-long Victoria Police investigation.A betting agency alerted police to suspicious activity linked to matches in the League of Legends Pro League tournament in June 2021.
Sweden has signed a formal request to join NATO, a day after the country announced it would seek membership in the 30-member military alliance.In neighbouring Finland, lawmakers are expected later in the day on Tuesday to formally endorse Finnish leaders' decision to also join.
Hollywood star Ryan Gosling will be heading to Sydney to film the Universal live action feature film The Fall Guy.The film is based on the Glen A.
South Australia's consumer watchdog has taken almost 800 complaints about petrol pricing over the past year prompting an increase in spot inspections of fuel outlets.With petrol prices soaring in recent months, Consumer and Business Affairs Minister Andrea Michaels says too many petrol station operators are not complying with real-time pricing rules.
Over two years after the first recorded case, New Zealand has topped 1000 COVID-19 related deaths.On Wednesday, health officials announced 32 new deaths, nudging the pandemic toll from to 1017.
A passenger on a Delta flight was shocked to find the stranger next to her taking photos of her feet. Find out how she reacted.
Two top US defence intelligence officials are due to testify on Capitol Hill about what the government knows of unidentified flying objects, in the first public congressional hearing concerning UFOs in more than 50 years.Tuesday's hearing before a US House Intelligence subcommittee comes 11 months after a report documenting more than 140 cases of what the government officially calls "unidentified aerial phenomena," or UAPs, that US military pilots have reported observing since 2004.
