World News: Australia

Sydney Morning Herald - World (3 weeks ago)

The verdict found Marine Le Pen guilty of embezzlement but softened the ban on holding elected office.

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France and Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappé has accused a Paraguayan senator of "brazen racism” over remarks she made after her country's World Cup loss to France.

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If the US president had things his way, Folarin Balogun would not even be an American citizen, and would not be able to play for the US soccer team at all.

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Sydney Morning Herald - World (3 weeks ago)

Eighteen-month-old Vincent Fiordilino was found breathing hours after being declared dead by a doctor in Phoenix, Arizona.

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Sydney Morning Herald - World (3 weeks ago)

Bryan Johnson, who used blood transfusions from his teenage son in a quest for eternal youth, has been diagnosed with an incurable autoimmune disease.

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Sydney Morning Herald - World (3 weeks ago)

Amid the new focus on the family tensions, the King kept to his schedule by visiting a tank museum in Dorset and riding a Challenger 2 Main Battle Tank.

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Sydney Morning Herald - World (3 weeks ago)

The US president - who initially did not know what a red card meant - said he told Gianni Infantino it would be a "big stain” on the World Cup if the US lost one of its best players for the round of 16.

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Sydney Morning Herald - World (3 weeks ago)

Reports emerged that the prince had accepted an offer to stay at Buckingham Palace this week, only for officials to say he had agreed too late.

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Sydney Morning Herald - World (3 weeks ago)

China's testing of a nuclear-capable missile in the Pacific Ocean generated a splash that no one heard, but every country in the region felt.

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Sydney Morning Herald - World (3 weeks ago)

As the war on Ukraine bites, Russians are experiencing the kinds of fuel shortages that many haven't seen in their lifetimes.

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Sydney Morning Herald - World (3 weeks ago)

Frustrations over Russia's petrol shortages have run so deep that fistfights have broken out among exasperated motorists waiting for hours in line.

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Sydney Morning Herald - World (3 weeks ago)

Wearing a cap, T-shirt and red shorts, the Princess of Wales beamed and hugged family members, in pictures she shared after completing the Three Peaks Challenge in 24 hours.

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Sydney Morning Herald - World (3 weeks ago)

The world is about to have another prime minister who is mad about rugby league, and it will be a leadership spill in London, not Canberra, that makes it happen.

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Sydney Morning Herald - World (3 weeks ago)

Farage, who leads opinion polls, is facing calls for a formal investigation into his links to George Cottrell after reports the crypto investor who served time in jail secretly aided his campaigns.

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Sydney Morning Herald - World (3 weeks ago)

The spirit of a murdered teen can't have grudges, her father says. But families can.

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Sydney Morning Herald - World (3 weeks ago)

US President Donald Trump has been accused of politicising the celebrations held to mark 250 years of American independence.

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Sydney Morning Herald - World (3 weeks ago)

The family of a Thai teen allegedly killed by an Australian man could refuse to be paid compensation by the accused.

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Sydney Morning Herald - World (3 weeks ago)

Hundreds of thousands flocked to Washington for America's big July 4 birthday bash for a frenetic night of magic and chaos.

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Sydney Morning Herald - World (3 weeks ago)

The risk of death by drone has become an almost casually accepted one for Ukrainians living and working in the so-called "grey zone” bordering Russia.

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Sydney Morning Herald - World (3 weeks ago)

America's beloved first president famously wouldn't tell a lie. The current one can't stop telling lies.

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Sydney Morning Herald - World (3 weeks ago)

The US marks the milestone with celebrations billed by the president as "the most spectacular birthday party the world has ever seen”.

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Sydney Morning Herald - World (3 weeks ago)

Trump speaks at America's 250th anniversary celebration in Washington

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Sydney Morning Herald - World (3 weeks ago)

Ukrainian drones have hit a major oil terminal deep in Russia.

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Sydney Morning Herald - World (3 weeks ago)

Fire breaks out on Brooklyn Bridge during 4th of July fireworks show

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Sydney Morning Herald - World (3 weeks ago)

After days of uncertainty, it is confirmed that Prince Harry will travel to London alone next week, though the prospect of his family joining him in the UK at some stage has not been ruled out.

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Sydney Morning Herald - World (3 weeks ago)

July 4th crowds ordered to evacuate National Mall in DC due to stormy weather

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Sydney Morning Herald - World (3 weeks ago)

Speaking from behind a desk used by George Washington, Mamdani's speech centred the nation's immigration history.

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Sydney Morning Herald - World (3 weeks ago)

Hundreds of masked members of the white nationalist group Patriot Front marched through parts of Washington, ​D.C., ahead of Independence Day ‌festivities.

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US vice president JD Vance speaks aboard USS Kearsage.

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Sydney Morning Herald - World (3 weeks ago)

Hong Kong's Museum of History also cites Australia's foreign interference laws in defence of Beijing's national security crackdown.

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Sydney Morning Herald - World (3 weeks ago)

We may be at a point where the Ukraine war gets much, much worse – rather than some kind of peace agreement, says Oxford historian Peter Frankopan.

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Sydney Morning Herald - World (3 weeks ago)

The United States of America is marking the anniversary with celebrations that President Donald Trump has billed as "the most spectacular birthday party the world has ever seen”. Follow live.

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Sydney Morning Herald - World (3 weeks ago)

Moscow may be planning an armed "provocation” against Poland to escalate tensions and force the West to end its support for Ukraine, according to Polish officials citing US intelligence.

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Sydney Morning Herald - World (3 weeks ago)

The US president and the mayor of New York both spoke on the eve of America's 250th anniversary, but their messages could not contrast more.

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Sydney Morning Herald - World (3 weeks ago)

As hundreds of thousands of mourners turn out onto the streets of Tehran, US President Donald Trump said he was surprised to see Iranians crying, suggesting they were "fake tears”.

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Sydney Morning Herald - World (3 weeks ago)

The past three decades have delivered faster growth in Poland than in most other countries except China.

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Sydney Morning Herald - World (3 weeks ago)

Put your knowledge to the test with our special 25-question superquiz. Can you get the perfect score?

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Sydney Morning Herald - World (3 weeks ago)

US president has remade Independence Day in his own image

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Sydney Morning Herald - World (3 weeks ago)

It is another realm. In the world's sex capital – the scene of a shocking crime – a rampant industry funded by anonymous male tourists comes into sharp focus.

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Sydney Morning Herald - World (3 weeks ago)

Throughout its epic history, the United States have been anything but. The republic's semiquincentennial will be marked not by unity, but by entrenched division.

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Sydney Morning Herald - World (3 weeks ago)

Meanwhile, Democrats released a report accusing Trump of taking over America's 250th anniversary celebrations for his own gain and creating a "blueprint for corruption”.

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Sydney Morning Herald - World (3 weeks ago)

Europol said the operation had led to the arrest of 57 people, the exposure of four groups of conspirators and had identified 158 alleged victims.

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Sydney Morning Herald - World (3 weeks ago)

The stage fell apart on a rehearsal stage in the National Mall in Washington ahead of Donald Trump's Freedom250 celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of America.

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Sydney Morning Herald - World (3 weeks ago)

At least 25 people have died after Russia launched hundreds of drones and missiles against Kyiv.

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Sydney Morning Herald - World (3 weeks ago)

A man has survived for eight days buried under rubble in the Venezuela earthquakes disaster.

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Sydney Morning Herald - World (3 weeks ago)

The southern Florida city of Miami is emerging as a new epicentre of politics, culture and commerce in the US.

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Sydney Morning Herald - World (3 weeks ago)

Security guard Hernán Alberto Gil Flores had been trapped in the basement of a collapsed shopping centre in La Guaira since June 24.

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Sydney Morning Herald - World (3 weeks ago)

Rebels claim the pilot's aircraft violated the West Papua Liberation Army's ban on civilian flights in areas the separatist group considers its operational zones.

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Sydney Morning Herald - World (3 weeks ago)

Beijing authorities have identified the pilot as a 66-year-old man who suffered anxiety and chronic insomnia.

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Sydney Morning Herald - World (3 weeks ago)

Australians have experienced the heat Europeans are starting to discover. Sadly, the lesson is that the best way to survive the heat is to stay well out of it.

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Sydney Morning Herald - World (3 weeks ago)

Russia said the attack – the second-deadliest on Kyiv so far this year – was in retaliation for recent strikes on its civil infrastructure.

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Sydney Morning Herald - World (3 weeks ago)

The significance of gold to Donald Trump leads beyond the precious metal itself. He acquires it and bathes in its glow at every opportunity, just as he covets territory and imposes tariffs in a way no other American leader has in a century.

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Sydney Morning Herald - World (3 weeks ago)

A worker's shock encounter with a bear cub was captured by a garage camera, revealing the moment he discovered the unwelcome stowaway and chased it from the truck.

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Sydney Morning Herald - World (3 weeks ago)

A new video has shown a woman matching the description of Sally Grace Contarino being filmed by a content creator days before she went missing. There is no suggestion he is connected with her disappearance.

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Sydney Morning Herald - World (3 weeks ago)

With temperatures forecast to reach up to 42 degrees, the US president told an audience he planned to make a long speech, "just to show that I can do anything”.

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Sydney Morning Herald - World (3 weeks ago)

The children are part of the same family, officials said. The four people charged appeared in court Wednesday where a judge entered not guilty pleas on their behalf.

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Sydney Morning Herald - World (3 weeks ago)

Sixteen children from the same family who were rescued from a dilapidated home in rural Ohio were living in wretched conditions with human waste all around, confined to just one room over much of the past four years.

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Sydney Morning Herald - World (3 weeks ago)

Ohio authorities were horrified when they found the children – all from the same family, some unable to speak – living in wretched conditions, largely confined to one room in a dilapidated home.

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Two Russian daredevils have been arrested after climbing to the top of the Empire State Building in New York City.

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Sydney Morning Herald - World (3 weeks ago)

Village People frontman Victor Willis has died after a short illness.

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Sydney Morning Herald - World (3 weeks ago)

The Commonwealth nation becomes the first new entrant to the famous song contest since Australia joined in 2015.

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Sydney Morning Herald - World (3 weeks ago)

The two people, who unmasked themselves as Russian "roof-toppers” popular on social media, unfurled a pro-peace banner before they were detained by New York police.

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Sydney Morning Herald - World (3 weeks ago)

The president's unapologetic temple to American greatness and "freedom” has been ridiculed for attracting small crowds. Is it really that bad?

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Sydney Morning Herald - World (3 weeks ago)

New photos have emerged inside the Thailand room of accused teen killer Simon Peter Carman.

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Sydney Morning Herald - World (3 weeks ago)

The US president raked in billions, including revenue from crypto ventures, in an unheard-of moneymaking flex by a sitting US leader.

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Sydney Morning Herald - World (3 weeks ago)

Aggravating factors in the death of 17-year-old Thanchanok Donhomla mean prosecutors will probably ask for execution in the trial of Australian man Simon Carman.

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Sydney Morning Herald - World (3 weeks ago)

On his way out the door, the British prime minister unveiled the UK's long-awaited defence spending plan, but the grand vision falls short of the US president's demands on NATO allies.

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Sydney Morning Herald - World (3 weeks ago)

Iran officials said they would not meet with top US envoys who flew to Qatar for "high level” talks, clouding the prospects for a lasting peace.

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Sydney Morning Herald - World (4 weeks ago)

But in a major win for the Trump administration, the court allowed states to bar transgender athletes from women's and girls' sports.

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Sydney Morning Herald - World (4 weeks ago)

Six people have been killed in a mass shooting at a shelter for mothers and children in northern Germany.

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Sydney Morning Herald - World (4 weeks ago)

The family of 17-year-old Thanchanok Donhomla have taken her body home to the nation's north-east, and have called again for her alleged killer, Australian Simon Peter Carman, to face a death sentence.

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Sydney Morning Herald - World (4 weeks ago)

Antisemitism on the hard left is under the spotlight in the US after chilling videos showed California Democrat Scott Wiener being repeatedly harassed – despite his agreeing that Israel had committed genocide.

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Sydney Morning Herald - World (4 weeks ago)

Social media footage shows pro-Palestine activists abusing the California Democrat at a sports bar and in a public park.

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Sydney Morning Herald - World (4 weeks ago)

Andy Burnham, who is likely to be the next U.K. Prime Minister after Keir Starmer resigned a week ago, pledged Monday to hand greater autonomy to local leaders in a "circuit-breaker” for the sclerotic British state.

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Sydney Morning Herald - World (4 weeks ago)

The nation's high court dramatically expanded the president's power, but refused to review a verdict that found Trump sexually abused and defamed a writer.

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Sydney Morning Herald - World (4 weeks ago)

Six people have been killed in a shooting at a youth welfare centre in northern Germany.

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Sydney Morning Herald - World (4 weeks ago)

Andy Burnham says the UK's political system was "broken” after years of falling household wealth and political turmoil, vowing to be a "circuit-breaker” who can turn the country around.

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Sydney Morning Herald - World (4 weeks ago)

The victims – four women and two men – were employees at the shelter for mothers and children. Three people are in custody, including the alleged shooter.

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Sydney Morning Herald - World (4 weeks ago)

A network of CCTV cameras captured the 45-year-old's seemingly casual comings and goings that led to his arrest at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport.

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Sydney Morning Herald - World (4 weeks ago)

The Australian man accused of murdering a Thai teenager had a history with law enforcement when he lived in Perth.

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Sydney Morning Herald - World (4 weeks ago)

The family of a Thai teenager allegedly murdered by an Australian man say they want the accused killer executed.

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Sydney Morning Herald - World (4 weeks ago)

Eleven people were killed when a plane carrying skydivers crashed in north-eastern France.

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Sydney Morning Herald - World (4 weeks ago)

A miracle rescue days after two powerful earthquakes shattered swaths of Venezuela gives hope to rescuers, who warn time is running out to find more survivors.

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Sydney Morning Herald - World (4 weeks ago)

A miracle rescue days after two powerful earthquakes shattered swaths of Venezuela gives hope to rescuers, who warn time is running out to find more survivors.

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Sydney Morning Herald - World (4 weeks ago)

Kyiv mayor Vitaly Klitschko speaks with Europe correspondent David Crowe.

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Sydney Morning Herald - World (4 weeks ago)

Multiculturalism has served America well, but Donald Trump has re-energised xenophobic hostility in the land of the free.

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Sydney Morning Herald - World (4 weeks ago)

Ukraine's resurgent defence industry is locked in a race against time to produce more drones and missiles and dial up the pressure on Vladimir Putin.

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Sydney Morning Herald - World (4 weeks ago)

According to government reports over 1,400 people have been killed.

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Sydney Morning Herald - World (4 weeks ago)

Uyghur and Tibetan groups in Australia have urged the Albanese government to condemn the ethnic unity measures, which come into effect on Wednesday.

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Sydney Morning Herald - World (4 weeks ago)

Families watched in shock as a skydiving plane carrying their loved ones crashed in northeastern France on Sunday, killing all 11 people on board, authorities said.

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Sydney Morning Herald - World (4 weeks ago)

A truck driver from Western Australia is facing murder charges in Thailand after a teenage girl's body was found inside a suitcase.

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Sydney Morning Herald - World (4 weeks ago)

Simon Peter Carman, who is accused of murdering a Thai teenager and stuffing her body into a suitcase, "lived like a normal expat here, going swimming, ordering food and eating out”, his Thai neighbours say.

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Sydney Morning Herald - World (4 weeks ago)

An Australian man is facing murder charges in Thailand after a teenager's body was found in a suitcase.

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The US said it has struck multiple targets in Iran, continuing a string of attacks that have shaken the war's uneasy ceasefire and prompted a vow of retaliation.

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Sydney Morning Herald - World (4 weeks ago)

As America approaches its 250th birthday on July 4, I want to reclaim my faith in its decency.

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Sydney Morning Herald - World (4 weeks ago)

It comes after US President Donald Trump threatened again to wipe out Iran and Tehran launched missiles and drones at US military sites in Kuwait and Bahrain.

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Venezuelans are digging barehanded through mountains of concrete and debris from last week's earthquakes for loved ones.

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Sydney Morning Herald - World (4 weeks ago)

In a rare interview with an Australian media outlet, Vitali Klitschko is adamant that Ukraine will stop Russia after four years of full-scale invasion.

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Sydney Morning Herald - World (4 weeks ago)

The limited-edition passports have been unveiled to commemorate the 250th anniversary of American independence.

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Sydney Morning Herald - World (4 weeks ago)

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex had intended to be in Britain for five days of events relating to his Invictus Games and charity patronages in early July.

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Competition to recruit Chinese students is intensifying, fuelling a long-running debate about falling academic standards and reliance on foreign student fees.

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Sydney Morning Herald - World (4 weeks ago)

Lake Volta in Ghana is the world's largest man-made lake and one of the worst child-trafficking hotspots on earth.

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Sydney Morning Herald - World (4 weeks ago)

Thousands of children live in slavery in Ghana's Lake Volta, working up to 18 hours a day in the fishing industry. This is Foli's story.

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Sydney Morning Herald - World (4 weeks ago)

Benjamin Netanyahu hoped a war with Iran would secure him another election victory. Now the biggest loser from the war appears to be the man who wanted it most.

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Sydney Morning Herald - World (4 weeks ago)

The number of people killed has risen to 1430 as a growing number of international rescue teams join the effort to save lives.

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Sydney Morning Herald - World (A month ago)

Police and a child protective services worker came to his home after receiving an anonymous report alleging that he posed a danger to his children, he said.

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Sydney Morning Herald - World (A month ago)

The US president says communism is spreading through the Democratic Party "like an uncontrollable form of cancer”, calling it "the greatest threat to our country since its founding”.

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Sydney Morning Herald - World (A month ago)

Seeking to energize his base ahead of November's midterm elections, President Donald Trump warned that "godless communists" taking over the Democratic Party pose "the most serious threat" to the U.S. since its founding as he addressed the Faith & Freedom Coalition.

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Sydney Morning Herald - World (A month ago)

The UK's June temperature record has been broken for the second day in a row.

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Sydney Morning Herald - World (A month ago)

Footage has captured the shocking moment a light plane crashed into Beijing's tallest building.

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Sydney Morning Herald - World (A month ago)

The death toll from the earthquakes in Venezuela has risen to at least 920, with more than 3000 people injured.

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Sydney Morning Herald - World (A month ago)

The US has launched strikes against Iran, in response to an attack on a commercial ship in the Strait of Hormuz.

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Sydney Morning Herald - World (A month ago)

The developments come during a fragile time for the US and Iran as they work to negotiate a permanent end to the war.

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Sydney Morning Herald - World (A month ago)

The former Duchess of York planned to meet convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein a third time, but her travel plans fell through at the last minute.

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Sydney Morning Herald - World (A month ago)

On a World Cup high, many citizens are torn between their dislike for US President Donald Trump and their loyalty to and love for their country.

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Sydney Morning Herald - World (A month ago)

The crash at the 108-storey CITIC Tower has triggered questions about how a small plane was able to fly into the centre of Beijing after a recent crackdown over the city's airspace.

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Sydney Morning Herald - World (A month ago)

Australians think the US president is about as trustworthy as the Chinese president.

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Sydney Morning Herald - World (A month ago)

The Delfines de la Guaira prepare to play the Samanes De Aragua in Macuto as the quakes hit.

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Sydney Morning Herald - World (A month ago)

Election results in New York have raised concerns about the party's direction and electability as it tries to starve Donald Trump of power at the November midterms.

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Sydney Morning Herald - World (A month ago)

The man almost certain to become UK prime minister faces an almighty challenge in winning back angry and disgruntled voters.

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Sydney Morning Herald - World (A month ago)

At least 188 people are dead and the death toll is expected to rise

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Sydney Morning Herald - World (A month ago)

In an unprecedented move, the monarchy has published new details about its finances after years of debate about the cost of the royal family.

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Sydney Morning Herald - World (A month ago)

There are fears the death toll from the Venezuela earthquake could jump to 10,000 people.

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Sydney Morning Herald - World (A month ago)

Millions of people have sweltered through 40 degree temperatures in Europe and the UK.

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Sydney Morning Herald - World (A month ago)

The number of casualties from the back-to-back earthquakes has neared 1000, with thousands more reported missing and frantic rescue efforts continuing.

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Sydney Morning Herald - World (A month ago)

Back-to-back powerful earthquakes slammed Venezuela on Wednesday evening, collapsing buildings in the capital of Caracas and leaving residents shaken.

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Sydney Morning Herald - World (A month ago)

Less than two weeks before the nation's big birthday party, Washington DC is getting a costly and disruptive facelift.

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Sydney Morning Herald - World (A month ago)

The Pyongyang restaurant in Beijing's Korea town is part of a network funnelling money back to the North Korean regime.

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Sydney Morning Herald - World (A month ago)

The NATO secretary-general has tried to smooth over differences with Donald Trump in a White House meeting.

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Sydney Morning Herald - World (A month ago)

Initial optimism that Trump would be a good friend to the Gulf States has faded significantly, with many in the region unhappy with how the war against Iran has played out.

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Sydney Morning Herald - World (A month ago)

Strong earthquakes west of the city of Caracas have damaged buildings in Caracas and prompted warnings of potentially heavy casualties and widespread destruction.

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Sydney Morning Herald - World (A month ago)

Video shows people running and screaming at a Venezuela airport after two major earthquakes shook the country.

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Sydney Morning Herald - World (A month ago)

The US Geological Survey warned the death toll would most likely run into the thousands, with a substantial probability of exceeding 10,000.

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Sydney Morning Herald - World (A month ago)

An investigative body operating under the UN Human Rights Council says more 20,000 children may have been killed in the war.

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Sydney Morning Herald - World (A month ago)

Israeli troops have killed two people in southern Lebanon despite a fragile truce.

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Sydney Morning Herald - World (A month ago)

More than 1000 schools have closed in the UK during a record hot day.

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Sydney Morning Herald - World (A month ago)

The president is refusing to sign legislation and stepping up his false claims about election fraud as he tries to strongarm Republicans into passing the controversial SAVE Act before the November poll.

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Sydney Morning Herald - World (A month ago)

A "heat dome” has claimed dozens of lives and shut cultural landmarks in Europe, as forecasters warn extreme temperatures could persist until the end of the week.

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Sydney Morning Herald - World (A month ago)

The best photos from the international wire agencies as chosen by The Age picture editors

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Sydney Morning Herald - World (A month ago)

The billionaire co-founder of Microsoft suggested in a recent hearing that disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein had 'contemplated blackmailing' him after learning of his unfaithfulness with the Russian women.

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Sydney Morning Herald - World (A month ago)

UK Labour is poised to replace prime ministers, the seventh leadership change in a decade.

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Sydney Morning Herald - World (A month ago)

The social media-savvy grandson of president John F. Kennedy has missed out on a seat in US Congress.

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Sydney Morning Herald - World (A month ago)

An alarming warning from author Ayaan Hirsi Ali has galvanised conservatives meeting in London to build support for the political right.

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Sydney Morning Herald - World (A month ago)

The US president's pet renovation project has been plagued by misfortune. Now the water will have to be drained again to fix damage he insists was caused by vandals.

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Sydney Morning Herald - World (A month ago)

Northern destinations are drawing tourists seeking a 'coolcation'.

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Sydney Morning Herald - World (A month ago)

The US Today show host made an emotional appeal after news organisations said a ransom note received months ago had indicated that the 84-year-old was dead.

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Sydney Morning Herald - World (A month ago)

A second ransom note says 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie is dead, reports say.

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Sydney Morning Herald - World (A month ago)

Donald Trump insists Iran has agreed to nuclear inspection during peace talks.

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Sydney Morning Herald - World (A month ago)

Major decisions, including on defence spending, have been frozen after leadership challenger Andy Burnham met Prime Minister Keir Starmer to negotiate a transfer of power.

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Sydney Morning Herald - World (A month ago)

In a keynote address to a major conservative conference in London, Nationals Senator Bridget McKenzie also called for a tougher approach to border policies so that migrants were chosen on their values.

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Sydney Morning Herald - World (A month ago)

More than 70 per cent of Australians have an unfavourable opinion of the world's most powerful nation – more than the UK, Canada, Japan, Spain and France, according to new research.

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Sydney Morning Herald - World (A month ago)

Savannah Guthrie said the family was in "agony” over Nancy Guthrie's disappearance, but said she would not comment on stories about the contents of ransom notes tied to the case.

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Sydney Morning Herald - World (A month ago)

As the court prepares to rule on several of the president's priorities, tensions are running high – even with the president's own appointees.

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Sydney Morning Herald - World (A month ago)

Following British PM Keir Starmer's resignation, the former Manchester mayor's dream of a high-tax, high-spending state could become reality.

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Sydney Morning Herald - World (A month ago)

Two students have been arrested over a deadly school shooting in the Philippines.

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Sydney Morning Herald - World (A month ago)

The UK will have its seventh prime minister in 10 years after Keir Starmer quits.

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Sydney Morning Herald - World (A month ago)

Iran will allow nuclear inspections, says US Vice President JD Vance.

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Sydney Morning Herald - World (A month ago)

The latest Lowy Institute poll helps explain why One Nation is gaining such traction among voters. Australians are in a dark and fearful mood.

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Sydney Morning Herald - World (A month ago)

In a radical departure from the leadership spills seen over the years, Andy Burnham emerged as the clear leader to replace Keir Starmer before he was even sworn into parliament on Monday.

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Sydney Morning Herald - World (A month ago)

The man likely to become Britain's seventh prime minister in a decade styles himself as a likeable everyman with his finger on the pulse.

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