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Myanmar ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi moved to house arrest, military says

May 1, 2026 - 12:11am
The Nobel Peace Prize laureate has been in detention since she was ousted in a military coup in 2021.
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Violence in Australian town after arrest of man over girl's murder

May 1, 2026 - 12:08am
Unrest took place outside hospital where man suspected of murdering a five-year-old girl was being treated.
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Aung San Suu Kyi: The Myanmar democracy icon detained for years

May 1, 2026 - 12:05am
Little has been heard of Myanmar's former leader since she was ousted in a military coup in 2021.
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China scraps tariffs for all but one African nation

April 30, 2026 - 8:02pm
The zero-tariff regime gives China's soft power a boost, but may lead to uneven gains, say analysts.
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It's not just oil: Iran war also threatens Asia's food security

April 30, 2026 - 8:01pm
Planting season is beginning in Asia - but the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and Chinese restrictions has hit fertiliser supply.
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A 17th Century 'supercomputer' once owned by Indian royalty sells for record in auction

April 30, 2026 - 9:19am
The astrolabe - or astronomical computer - is possibly the largest in existence and had never been exhibited before.
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Why is China banning drone sales in Beijing?

April 30, 2026 - 6:29am
The BBC's Laura Bicker looks into why China has tightened regulations on drones, with authorities citing public safety concerns.
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Singapore court fines women for pro-Palestinian walk

April 30, 2026 - 2:59am
This reverses an earlier acquittal of the activists, who had led a walk to support the Palestinian cause.
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Jewish agency warned of 'high' threat level ahead of Bondi shooting, report finds

April 30, 2026 - 2:16am
Gun reforms should be prioritised and policing around Jewish events increased, royal commission says.
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China to ban drone sales in Beijing citing security concerns

April 30, 2026 - 1:45am
Drone users will also be required to register their devices and secure permits before flying them.
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Christchurch mass killer loses bid to overturn conviction

April 30, 2026 - 12:10am
White supremacist Brenton Tarrant's appeal is "utterly devoid of merit", a New Zealand court has ruled.
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Christchurch mass killer loses bid to overturn conviction

April 30, 2026 - 12:10am
White supremacist Brenton Tarrant's appeal is "utterly devoid of merit", a New Zealand court has ruled.
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Bondi shooting inquiry calls for gun reform and more security at Jewish festivals

April 29, 2026 - 11:08pm
An interim report says country should prioritise 'nationally consistent' firearms reforms.
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A son overlooked and a jailed tycoon: Inside Samsung's succession drama

April 29, 2026 - 7:21pm
The family dynasty behind Samsung is so complicated it regularly makes headline news in South Korea.
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A son overlooked and a jailed tycoon: Inside Samsung's succession drama

April 29, 2026 - 7:21pm
The family dynasty behind Samsung is so complicated it regularly makes headline news in South Korea.
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Two dead after small plane crashes into Australia airport hangar

April 29, 2026 - 5:08am
The aircraft burst into flames after it crashed at Parafield Airport in Adelaide.
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Two dead after small plane crashes into Australia airport hangar

April 29, 2026 - 5:08am
The aircraft burst into flames after it crashed at Parafield Airport in Adelaide.
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Afghanistan women can return to competition

April 29, 2026 - 4:08am
Afghanistan women will become a "symbol of resilience" after Fifa approved their return to international competition, says former captain Khalida Popal.
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Japan zoo staffer allegedly dumps wife's body inside incinerator

April 29, 2026 - 2:42am
The zoo has had to delay its reopening after a maintenance break, as police investigate the staff member's claim.
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Japan zoo staffer allegedly dumps wife's body inside incinerator

April 29, 2026 - 2:42am
The zoo has had to delay its reopening after a maintenance break, as police investigate the staff member's claim.
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