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AfD politician’s aide arrested on suspicion of spying for China
Man worked as assistant to Maximilian Krah, top candidate in European parliament elections, say prosecutorsAn aide...
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Malaysia navy helicopters collide in mid-air, killing all 10 onboard
Videos on social media show helicopters flying in formation when one clipped another and both crashedTwo...
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Taiwan pledges to remove 760 statues of Chinese dictator Chiang Kai-shek
In move seen by the opposition as an attempt to de-sinocise Taiwan, the ruling party is...
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Joy in Taiwan – and praise from the president – as Nymphia Wind wins RuPaul’s Drag Race
Drag star celebrated with massive support at home after taking top prize in the long-running US...
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‘Horizontally’ recycled nappies go on sale in Japan in world first
Product made from used nappies will go on sale in shopping centres after sterilisation, bleaching, and...
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Pro-China party wins landslide victory in Maldives parliamentary elections
Voters back President Mohamed Muizzu’s tilt towards China and away from traditional ally IndiaMaldives voters have...
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Millions at risk of floods in China’s Guangdong province after heavy rain
Officials urge municipalities to begin emergency planning after major rivers and reservoirs threaten to overflowMajor rivers,...
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Thai conscientious objector risks jail in rare refusal of military service
Young men are forced to take part in conscript lottery, but the rich often avoid serving...
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Japan navy helicopters crash, leaving one dead and seven missing
Defence minister says possibility of a collision between the two helicopters is being analysedOne person was...
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Fighting rages at Myanmar’s border with Thailand as rebels target junta troops
Thousands of civilians flee as resistance fighters fight to flush out soldiers holed up at eastern...
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US House to vote on long-delayed foreign aid bills – including Ukraine support
Ukraine aid component threatens to throw the Republican party into disarray – and endangers the speakership...
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Indonesia volcano: thousands evacuated amid spreading ash and tsunami fears
More than 11,000 people told to leave their homes after Mount Ruang erupted at least three...
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Solomon Islands election: PM Sogavare retains seat as count continues
Full results are expected in coming days to determine whether Manasseh Sogavare’s Our party can form...
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‘Lost for words’: Joe Biden’s tale about cannibals bemuses Papua New Guinea residents
President’s suggestion that his ‘Uncle Bosie’ was eaten by cannibals harms US efforts to build Pacific...
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Ram believed responsible for deaths of elderly New Zealand couple
Police say the sheep was shot dead after confronting officers called to the property in Waitakere,...
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Australia needs a plan for war to ‘focus the national mind’, Michael Pezzullo says
Former secretary of the home affairs department recommends preparation of a ‘war book’ to allocate roles...
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China sounds warning after Philippines and US announce most expansive military drills yet
Exercises starting on Monday will be the first to be held outside Philippines’ territorial waters, and...
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Indonesia volcano eruption sparks tsunami fears
Mount Ruang has repeatedly erupted, and officials fear it could collapse and create a tsunami, with...
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Japan to allow divorced parents to share custody of children
Change to civil code will bring Japan into line with other G7 countries, amid concerns existing...
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Solomon Islands election: voters head to polls that could decide future of China security ties
Election closely watched for any impact on Pacific country’s relationship with Beijing, while voters focus on...
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Newshub: parts of axed New Zealand media outlet to continue in new deal
Newshub owner Warner Bros Discovery strikes deal with Stuff to provide bulletins amid concerns over the...
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German chancellor urges Chinese industry bosses to play fair in EU market
Olaf Scholz says European cars should have equal access to Chinese customersEurope live – latest updatesThe...
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China continues to persecute family of dissidents unlawfully, finds report
Authorities continuing ‘intimidation’ including separating children from their parents, despite pledge to end collective punishmentChina continues...
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As Solomon Islands’ election looms, China’s influence on the Pacific country draws scrutiny
The security deal with Beijing agreed by PM Manasseh Sogavare is under the spotlight ahead of...