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After the drone was discovered, a diverted plane hit an unidentified object while climbing away from the airport.
Terror probe launched after explosive drone found at German cargo hub
After the drone was discovered, a diverted plane hit an unidentified object while climbing away from the airport.
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The highest-resolution imagery of the Sun's surface ever taken reveals dizzying currents, and clues about our star's magnetic fields.
We've never seen the Sun in this much detail before
The highest-resolution imagery of the Sun's surface ever taken reveals dizzying currents, and clues about our star's magnetic fields.
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A woman has been arrested after four people were stabbed in one of central London's busiest tourist hotspots on Wednesday.
Woman arrested after four men stabbed in central London
A woman has been arrested after four people were stabbed in one of central London's busiest tourist hotspots on Wednesday.
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The 78-year-old fled to India in August 2024 by helicopter at the height of the student-led uprising that toppled her government.
Exiled Bangladesh PM vows to return despite facing death sentence
The 78-year-old fled to India in August 2024 by helicopter at the height of the student-led uprising that toppled her government.
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Abdul El-Sayed has defeated Haley Stevens in the Democrats' Michigan primary race, the AP projects. The result that is expected to shape the party's messaging to voters and how it responds to Donald Trump ahead of November's crucial midterms.
What the success of 'Michigan Mamdani' says about the future of the Democrats
Abdul El-Sayed has defeated Haley Stevens in the Democrats' Michigan primary race, the AP projects. The result that is expected to shape the party's messaging to voters and how it responds to Donald Trump ahead of November's crucial midterms.
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The director of a factory supplying drones to the Russian military was also badly injured when his car exploded, according to Russian reports.
At least 17 dead in Kyiv as Zelenskyy calls for more air defences
The director of a factory supplying drones to the Russian military was also badly injured when his car exploded, according to Russian reports.
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A unique partnership between a remote Northern Territory women's centre and an art studio in India has been recognised at in this year's prestigious National Indigenous Fashion Awards.
Top designers recognised at 2026 National Indigenous Fashion Awards
A unique partnership between a remote Northern Territory women's centre and an art studio in India has been recognised at in this year's prestigious National Indigenous Fashion Awards.
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Western Australia's NAPLAN results show 40 per cent of year 3 students are struggling with numeracy, but year 9 students are out-performing the national average in every category this year.
WA's NAPLAN results trigger 'concern' for year 3s
Western Australia's NAPLAN results show 40 per cent of year 3 students are struggling with numeracy, but year 9 students are out-performing the national average in every category this year.
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A 20-year-old man charged with murder will remain in custody for at least another month after the Northern Territory Supreme Court again adjourned his bail application because lawyers were unable to find a suitable location.
Murder accused to remain in custody as lawyers struggle to find suitable bail location
A 20-year-old man charged with murder will remain in custody for at least another month after the Northern Territory Supreme Court again adjourned his bail application because lawyers were unable to find a suitable location.
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The Mount Barker District Council has ordered Forest School SA to immediately cease activities citing "significant concerns".
Kids' outdoor program halted as council raises safety concerns
The Mount Barker District Council has ordered Forest School SA to immediately cease activities citing "significant concerns".
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David Gallop was Football Australia CEO when Gianni Infantino took over the FIFA presidency from the corruption-stained run of Sepp Blatter, he says Infantino's World Cup proposal stank.
'Stink bomb': Former FA boss Gallop lashes Infantino
David Gallop was Football Australia CEO when Gianni Infantino took over the FIFA presidency from the corruption-stained run of Sepp Blatter, he says Infantino's World Cup proposal stank.
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Australia's Test side will opt for a training camp rather than tour matches when they play India in a five-match series next year, according to coach Andrew McDonald.
Australia's coach says no tour match ahead of India Test series
Australia's Test side will opt for a training camp rather than tour matches when they play India in a five-match series next year, according to coach Andrew McDonald.
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Authorities say the crash on the Stuart Highway, near Marrakai, claimed the lives of everyone involved, and "appears to have been a high-speed head-on collision", with both vehicles catching fire.
At least four people killed in fiery head-on crash on NT highway
Authorities say the crash on the Stuart Highway, near Marrakai, claimed the lives of everyone involved, and "appears to have been a high-speed head-on collision", with both vehicles catching fire.
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Malaysian Australian author Omar Musa has taken out the Miles Franklin Literary Award with his second novel, Fierceland, set between Malaysian Borneo and Sydney.
Novel taking on controversial palm oil industry wins $60,000 literary prize
Malaysian Australian author Omar Musa has taken out the Miles Franklin Literary Award with his second novel, Fierceland, set between Malaysian Borneo and Sydney.
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NSW Ambulance is being urged not extend contracts with Northern New South Wales Helicopter Rescue Services unless it is satisfied with ongoing workplace safety.
Rescue helicopter contract in jeopardy after parliamentary inquiry
NSW Ambulance is being urged not extend contracts with Northern New South Wales Helicopter Rescue Services unless it is satisfied with ongoing workplace safety.
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Another staff member is being investigated for allegedly inappropriately accessing the private medical records of AFL legend Tony Modra, SA Health says.
Tony Modra medical record probe expands to extra staffer
Another staff member is being investigated for allegedly inappropriately accessing the private medical records of AFL legend Tony Modra, SA Health says.
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The brother of former NSW premier Dominic Perrottet says he undertook factional work while on the clock for another MP in his first appearance before a corruption inquiry.
Perrottet's brother admits factional work while employed by MP
The brother of former NSW premier Dominic Perrottet says he undertook factional work while on the clock for another MP in his first appearance before a corruption inquiry.
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Swans recruit Charlie Curnow remains the frontrunner to win this year's Coleman medal for top goal-kicker, but the 170cm Nick Watson is still a chance to pull off a shock feat.
Hawks' Wizard looking to pull off Coleman medal shock
Swans recruit Charlie Curnow remains the frontrunner to win this year's Coleman medal for top goal-kicker, but the 170cm Nick Watson is still a chance to pull off a shock feat.
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Police allege Haami Makiroa Burns Prescott approached Ross Burckhardt in the car park of the Coomera Boathouse Tavern on Sunday and punched him in the face.
Gold Coast pub assault victim in coma as accused refused bail
Police allege Haami Makiroa Burns Prescott approached Ross Burckhardt in the car park of the Coomera Boathouse Tavern on Sunday and punched him in the face.
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The Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions is set to take over the case against Federal Labor MP Luke Gosling, to avoid a perceived conflict of interest within the Northern Territory Director of Public Prosecutions.
Labor MP Luke Gosling set to be prosecuted for assault by Commonwealth DPP
The Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions is set to take over the case against Federal Labor MP Luke Gosling, to avoid a perceived conflict of interest within the Northern Territory Director of Public Prosecutions.
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Nearly 1.3 million hectares of the South Australian outback has been bought by billionaire Adelaide businessman Charlie Shahin, whose family founded the OTR petrol station and convenience store network.
Australia's largest contiguous sheep station sold to Adelaide businessman
Nearly 1.3 million hectares of the South Australian outback has been bought by billionaire Adelaide businessman Charlie Shahin, whose family founded the OTR petrol station and convenience store network.
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A national inquiry into racism, hate and violence towards First Nations people has come to Hobart to hear from the state's Aboriginal groups and people with lived experience of racism.
When this photo was posted online the racist commentary began
A national inquiry into racism, hate and violence towards First Nations people has come to Hobart to hear from the state's Aboriginal groups and people with lived experience of racism.
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For more than a decade, Cathy Wood has searched for answers about her father's disappearance. She is one of thousands of Australians living with the pain of an unresolved loss.
'Forever left wondering': Families of missing people struggle without answers
For more than a decade, Cathy Wood has searched for answers about her father's disappearance. She is one of thousands of Australians living with the pain of an unresolved loss.
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A Riverland businessman says he has paid for a very expensive lesson after falling victim to a bogus work crew that fleeced him and wrecked his driveway.
'Bitumen bandits' scam family out of almost $10k
A Riverland businessman says he has paid for a very expensive lesson after falling victim to a bogus work crew that fleeced him and wrecked his driveway.
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Police say a driver who died after colliding with a truck at Appin was about 50 metres in front of two police vehicles using lights and sirens.
Driver dies after crashing into truck in front of police cars
Police say a driver who died after colliding with a truck at Appin was about 50 metres in front of two police vehicles using lights and sirens.
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Two men who murdered Donna Howe in an "act of extreme cowardice" at her home before discarding her body "like rubbish" have been handed life sentences.
Two men sentenced to life in prison for murdering Caboolture grandmother
Two men who murdered Donna Howe in an "act of extreme cowardice" at her home before discarding her body "like rubbish" have been handed life sentences.
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Jacob Greig has pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of a 15-year-old boy he stabbed during a confrontation near a Wilton campsite in 2024.
Chef pleads guilty to manslaughter of drug-affected teen near campsite
Jacob Greig has pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of a 15-year-old boy he stabbed during a confrontation near a Wilton campsite in 2024.
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Australia's Super Netball players will receive better pay and more time off under a new 12-month deal, but they eventually want a revenue-sharing model.
Pay war on ice as Australia's netball stars sign truce
Australia's Super Netball players will receive better pay and more time off under a new 12-month deal, but they eventually want a revenue-sharing model.
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The Federal Court has ruled sexual harassment allegations against a former NT Supreme Court judge can proceed, rejecting an argument that too much time had passed since the alleged conduct more than a decade ago.
Court clears way for sexual harassment complaint against ex-NT judge
The Federal Court has ruled sexual harassment allegations against a former NT Supreme Court judge can proceed, rejecting an argument that too much time had passed since the alleged conduct more than a decade ago.
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Police say the 31-year-old met the teenage girl through social media and an online game, before he allegedly flew to Perth and sexually assaulted her last year.
Melbourne man extradited to Perth over alleged grooming, rape of girl
Police say the 31-year-old met the teenage girl through social media and an online game, before he allegedly flew to Perth and sexually assaulted her last year.
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