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New Caledonia Holds Parliamentary Elections, Independent Bloc Wins 26 Seats.
The New Caledonian parliamentary election, which was held to determine the 54-seat parliament, was the first election to take place since 2019. Originally
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Australian government moves to tighten social media oversight for minors
The Australian government has introduced a legislative proposal that would increase penalties for social‑media platforms that fail to enforce bans on users
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Mass Protests Erupt in Indonesia's East Java Amid Controversial Fuel Price Hike.
A large-scale protest has recently taken place in Surabaya, the capital city of East Java, Indonesia, resulting from public dissatisfaction with the govern
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Colorado Wildfire Charms 350 Acres, Destroys Home, Forcing Residents to Evacuate
A recent wildfire in Garfield County, Colorado, has burned over 350 acres of land and destroyed one home, forcing local residents to evacuate. The incident
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Australia and Canada ink 2.5 billion Australian dollar defense export deal.
Australia and Canada recently signed a 25 billion Australian dollar (approximately 17 billion US dollar) agreement to export Australia's over-the-horizon r
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Avian flu virus H5N1 detected in Australia, marking global presence on every continent.
The Australian government has recently confirmed the detection of the H5N1 avian influenza virus in a wild bird in Western Australia, marking the country's
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Australia Government Reaches Settlement with 38 Former Asylum Seekers, Pledges AU$28 Million Compensation.
The Australian Government has recently agreed to pay AU$28 million (approximately US$20 million) to settle with 38 former asylum seekers who claimed to hav
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Australian Federal Police Secure Largest Ever Cocaine Bust with 2.7 Ton Haul
The Australian Federal Police (AFP) conducted a significant operation in Sydney, seizing 2.7 tonnes of cocaine hidden in underground storage containers, ma
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Mass bird flu outbreak on Heirisson and MacDonnell Islands kills over 13,000 sea lion pups.
Australian researchers have recently reported an outbreak of H5 subtype avian influenza on Heard Island and McDonald Islands, resulting in more than 13,000
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Australia Confirms First Human Case of H5N1 Bird Flu, Triggers Widespread Alert.
Australian authorities have confirmed the country's first case of H5N1 avian influenza, which was detected in a brown noddy seagull from a remote area in W
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Multiple Avalanches in Mont Blanc Alps Kill Seven Hikers in Recent Snowfall.
In the past 24 hours, a series of avalanches occurred on Mont Blanc, a mountain in the Alps, resulting in the deaths of seven hikers. These events took pla
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Kenyan Girls' School Fire Sparks Debate Over Single-Sex Education, Safety Concerns.
A fire broke out at a girls' school in Kenya's Kiambu County yesterday, prompting authorities to launch an investigation into the blaze as a possible case
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Australian Woman Aayan Nair Charged with Joining ISIS As a Bride.
A 34-year-old woman, Rayaan Aghali, recently faced charges in the Melbourne Magistrates Court in the Australian state of Victoria, after she was accused of
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Bangladesh highway truck overturns, 15 dead, 10 injured.
In the Tangail district of Bangladesh, a truck overturned on a highway, killing 15 people and injuring 10. The accident occurred in the early morning local
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Iwate Wildfire Contained After Burning 1,600 Hectares, Prompting Prevention Calls
After 11 days of intensive firefighting, the massive wildfire that broke out in Ōdate Town, Iwate Prefecture, Japan, was finally brought under control. The
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China Tries To Kibosh Wednesday UN Event On Uyghur Genocide
WASHINGTON, May 11, 2021 – China has urged United Nations member states…
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Skill Gap Grows As COVID & Capabilities Collide
63% of businesses that saw stable revenue or profit invested in employee development during 2020, showing commitment to sustainable growth SINGAPORE, May
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New Zealand Urged To Recognise Uyghur Genocide
WASHINGTON: May 3, 2021 – New Zealand’s ACT Party will be asking…
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The Sex Education You Didn’t Have, And That Every Child Needs
NEW SEX EDUCATION ORGANISATION DRAWS CROWDS AT THE CHILD & ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH CONFERENCE ON THE GOLD COAST THIS MONTH BRISBANE, Australia, May 4,
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Is Australia’s India Travel Ban Racist?
The decision by the Australian government to threaten its citizens returning from…
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Solar Farm Behind Green Supply To Northern Victoria
MUNICH, Germany and MELBOURNE, Australia, April 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Global renewable energy developer, operator and distributor, BayWa r.e. has
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Whitsundays, Hamilton, & Alice Springs Top Autumn, Winter Escape List
SYDNEY, April 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Skyscanner’s Horizons Report has been created to provide a snapshot of Australian travel trends based on March
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10% Of Australian Consumers Have Identity Stolen: Survey
FICO survey shows a growing acceptance of security measures as online account opening surges SYDNEY, April 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — FICO’s identity
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InvestingCrypto.com Looking Towards Australian Customers
LONDON, April 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Online CFD broker InvestingCrypto launches new services for Australian based clients beginning this month. As of