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Firefighters battle 'emergency level' blazes in Australia heatwave

January 27, 2026 - 2:30am
Firefighters in Victoria are battling at least six major fires amid a record-breaking heatwave.
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Philippines' Duterte fit to face ICC proceedings, judges say

January 27, 2026 - 2:12am
The 80-year-old is accused of crimes of humanity over his bloody war on drugs that left thousands killed.
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Philippines' Duterte fit to face ICC proceedings, judges say

January 27, 2026 - 2:12am
The 80-year-old is accused of crimes of humanity over his bloody war on drugs that left thousands killed.
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Trump raises US tariffs on South Korea imports to 25%

January 26, 2026 - 10:06pm
Trump has accused Seoul of "not living up" to a trade deal that was reached last year.
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Japan court orders compensation for migrants lured to North Korea

January 26, 2026 - 9:23pm
The plaintiffs said North Korea was marketed to them as "paradise on Earth".
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China has purged its highest-ranked military general. Why?

January 26, 2026 - 6:19pm
Zhang Youxia had been seen as a close ally of China's leader, Xi Jinping.
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China has purged its highest-ranked military general. Why?

January 26, 2026 - 6:19pm
Zhang Youxia had been seen as a close ally of China's leader, Xi Jinping.
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China has purged its highest-ranked military general. Why?

January 26, 2026 - 6:19pm
Zhang Youxia had been seen as a close ally of China's leader, Xi Jinping.
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Tributes pour in across India for revered BBC broadcaster Sir Mark Tully

January 26, 2026 - 6:58am
Sir Mark Tully's cremation was held on Monday in Delhi, where he lived even after leaving the BBC.
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Tributes pour in across India for revered BBC broadcaster Sir Mark Tully

January 26, 2026 - 6:58am
Sir Mark Tully's cremation was held on Monday in Delhi, where he lived even after leaving the BBC.
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Eighteen dead after Philippines ferry with 300 passengers sinks

January 26, 2026 - 3:17am
The local coast guard is still searching for 24 missing passengers of the MV Trisha Kerstin.
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Eighteen dead after Philippines ferry with 300 passengers sinks

January 26, 2026 - 3:17am
The local coast guard is still searching for 24 missing passengers of the MV Trisha Kerstin.
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Heatwave warnings across Australia as millions celebrate national day

January 26, 2026 - 2:15am
Temperatures are expected to peak on Tuesday, reaching the "high forties" in Victoria and South Australia.
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Japanese ex-soldier reaches settlements in landmark sex abuse case

January 26, 2026 - 1:39am
Rina Gonoi, a former soldier, was sexually assaulted while serving in Japan's Self-Defense Forces.
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Japanese ex-soldier reaches settlements in landmark sex abuse case

January 26, 2026 - 1:39am
Rina Gonoi, a former soldier, was sexually assaulted while serving in Japan's Self-Defense Forces.
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Heatwave warnings across Australia as millions celebrate national day

January 25, 2026 - 11:01pm
Temperatures are expected to peak on Tuesday, reaching the "high forties" in Victoria and South Australia.
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Tearful goodbyes as Japan returns pandas to China amid worsening ties

January 25, 2026 - 10:08pm
The twin cubs' departure will leave Japan without any pandas for the first time since 1972.
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Tearful goodbyes as Japan returns pandas to China amid worsening ties

January 25, 2026 - 10:08pm
The twin cubs' departure will leave Japan without any pandas for the first time since 1972.
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Party backed by generals set for landslide as 'sham' Myanmar election ends

January 25, 2026 - 8:05am
Many parties were banned and there was no voting in about half the country which is gripped by fear and civil war.
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Party backed by generals set for landslide as 'sham' Myanmar election ends

January 25, 2026 - 8:05am
Many parties were banned and there was no voting in about half the country which is gripped by fear and civil war.
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