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Australian mother who faked son's cancer to fund lavish lifestyle jailed

April 28, 2026 - 11:06pm
The mother-of-two shaved her six-year-old's son's head and eyebrows as part of the deception.
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Australian mother who faked son's cancer to fund lavish lifestyle jailed

April 28, 2026 - 11:06pm
The mother-of-two shaved her six-year-old's son's head and eyebrows as part of the deception.
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Kim Jong Un praises troops who 'self-blasted' to avoid capture by Ukraine

April 28, 2026 - 9:47pm
It confirms suspicions that North Korean soldiers are being told to detonate their grenades to kill themselves.
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Kim Jong Un praises troops who 'self-blasted' to avoid capture by Ukraine

April 28, 2026 - 9:47pm
It confirms suspicions that North Korean soldiers are being told to detonate their grenades to kill themselves.
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A faraway conflict threatens livelihoods in India's glass hub

April 28, 2026 - 7:27pm
Supply disruptions due to Middle East tensions have pushed up costs in India’s glass industry, putting workers at risk.
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A faraway conflict threatens livelihoods in India's glass hub

April 28, 2026 - 7:27pm
Supply disruptions due to Middle East tensions have pushed up costs in India’s glass industry, putting workers at risk.
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Flying cars and 5-minute charges: China's EV industry sees opportunity in Iran crisis

April 28, 2026 - 6:11pm
As the US-Iran has sent the world scrambling for fuel, China is positioned to benefit from its rapid shift into electric vehicles.
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Flying cars and 5-minute charges: China's EV industry sees opportunity in Iran crisis

April 28, 2026 - 6:11pm
As the US-Iran has sent the world scrambling for fuel, China is positioned to benefit from its rapid shift into electric vehicles.
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Indian billionaire's son offers to save Escobar's hippos

April 28, 2026 - 12:44pm
Anant Ambani - son of Asia's richest man Mukesh Ambani - says he can take care of the animals roaming free since the drug lord's death.
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Indian billionaire's son offers to save Escobar's hippos

April 28, 2026 - 12:44pm
Anant Ambani - son of Asia's richest man Mukesh Ambani - says he can take care of the animals roaming free since the drug lord's death.
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BBC reports from scene of fatal Indonesia train crash

April 28, 2026 - 6:50am
At least 15 people have died after a train crashed into the female-only carriage of a commuter train in Bekasi.
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BBC reports from scene of fatal Indonesia train crash

April 28, 2026 - 6:50am
At least 15 people have died after a train crashed into the female-only carriage of a commuter train in Bekasi.
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Japan Airlines trials humanoid robots as ground handlers

April 28, 2026 - 6:03am
These robots may in future help clean cabins and operate ground support equipment.
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Japan Airlines trials humanoid robots as ground handlers

April 28, 2026 - 6:03am
These robots may in future help clean cabins and operate ground support equipment.
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What happened when Rebel Wilson gave evidence in court?

April 28, 2026 - 4:54am
The Hollywood star is accused by fellow Australian actress Charlotte MacInnes of making defamatory statements.
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NZ axes plan for WW2 sex slaves statue after Japan protest

April 28, 2026 - 4:03am
Tokyo had warned that installing the structure in Auckland could jeopardise diplomatic relations.
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NZ axes plan for WW2 sex slaves statue after Japan protest

April 28, 2026 - 4:03am
Tokyo had warned that installing the structure in Auckland could jeopardise diplomatic relations.
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Rescuers race to free survivors trapped inside train after fatal Indonesia crash

April 28, 2026 - 12:18am
Two trains collided on the outskirts of the Indonesian capital on Monday, killing at least 15 people.
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Executions in North Korea ramped up significantly during pandemic - report

April 27, 2026 - 11:31pm
Some of the offences were related to culture - including the consumption of K-dramas and K-pop.
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Executions in North Korea ramped up significantly during pandemic - report

April 27, 2026 - 11:31pm
Some of the offences were related to culture - including the consumption of K-dramas and K-pop.
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