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New China virus claims sixth victim

The toll from a new virus in China rose to six deaths and more than 300 cases yesterday as millions of Chinese prepared to travel for the Lunar New Year, heightening contagion risks.

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Foreign powers back Libya ceasefire

Foreign powers have agreed at a summit in Berlin to shore up a shaky truce in Libya, but the meeting was overshadowed by blockades of oilfields by forces loyal to commander Khalifa Haftar that could cripple the country's crude production.

De Niro takes shot at Trump as accepts lifetime award

Robert De Niro has been given a lifetime achievement award from his acting peers at the SAG awards, and used the occasion to take a veiled jab at US President Donald Trump.

Icelandic 'Joker' composer makes film awards history

Golden Globe-winning Icelandic musician Hildur Guonadottir usually lives a quiet life in Berlin, but is about to see a lot more of LA's red carpets as nominations flood in for her score for Joker.

UK Govt’s two-faced stance on torture

UK PM Boris Johnson. Photo: Getty Images

UK Govt’s two-faced stance on torture

Boris Johnson should not seek protection for UK military personnel accused of war crimes, argues Nick Cohen.

Australia must carefully plan bushfire recovery

Brian and Elizabeth Blakeman inspect the bushfire damage to their property in Wairewa, Australia,...

Australia must carefully plan bushfire recovery

Bushfires are increasing in intensity and duration, and Australia must be smart with its rebuilding policy, write Mark Maund, Kim Maund and Thayaparan Gajendran.

Fire-ravaged Victoria could face flash flooding

Fire-ravaged Victoria could face flash flooding

Bushfire-ravaged parts of Victoria could now face the possibility of flash flooding as the state is expecting its wettest two-day period in months.

'Mr Sh**hole': Vulgar mistranslation of China leader's name

Xi Jinping says China will take measures to sharply widen market access for foreign investors....

'Mr Sh**hole': Vulgar mistranslation of China leader's name

Facebook Inc said on Saturday it was working to find out how Chinese leader Xi ’s name appeared as “Mr Sh**hole” in posts on its platform when translated into English from Burmese, apologising for any offence caused.

Royal Highnesses no more: Sussexes cease using royal titles

The royal couple have made a shock announcement. Photo: Getty Images

Royal Highnesses no more: Sussexes cease using royal titles

Prince Harry and his wife Meghan will no longer be working members of Britain's monarchy, will forgo public funds and will repay money spent on refurbishing their cottage west of London as they embark on an independent future.

China reports new cases in deadly Wuhan virus outbreak

Chinese authorities say nearly 50 people are known to have been infected by the outbreak. Photo:...

China reports new cases in deadly Wuhan virus outbreak

Chinese health authorities said on Saturday they had discovered four more cases of pneumonia following an outbreak of what is believed to be a new coronavirus strain in the central city of Wuhan.

Wiggles star suffers cardiac arrest at fire relief concert

Greg Page has spoken about suffering from orthostatic intolerance, a disorder that affects blood...

Wiggles star suffers cardiac arrest at fire relief concert

A founding member of Australian popular children's music group The Wiggles suffered a cardiac arrest and collapsed while performing at a bushfire relief concert in Sydney on Friday, the band said.

Fashion's bad boy Gaultier bids farewell to the catwalk

French designer Jean Paul Gaultier appears with models at the end of his Haute Couture Fall...

Fashion's bad boy Gaultier bids farewell to the catwalk

French designer Jean Paul Gaultier, known for dressing stars like Madonna and who cultivated an irreverent image as the industry's "bad boy", said on Friday that a fashion show in Paris next week...

Water wars could become more than theoretical

Construction work of Ethiopia's Grand Renaissance Dam on the river Nile last September. PHOTO:...

Water wars could become more than theoretical

When Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed got the Nobel Peace Prize last year for ending his country’s 20-year military confrontation with neighbouring Eritrea, Donald Trump got quite cross.

No time to grieve after dad, brother lost to fires

Aaron Salway lost his younger brother and father in a bushfire on New Year's Eve, but has had no time to grieve as he tries to keep his family and farm afloat.

Trump impeachment trial opens

US Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi holds and discusses a report saying that President Donald...

Trump impeachment trial opens

As the Senate formally opened the impeachment trial on whether to remove Donald Trump from office, as nonpartisan congressional watchdog concluded the White House violated the law.

Search dog Taylor a koala's best friend

Taylor with trainer Ryan Tate at bushfire-affected Taree in New South Wales. Photo: Tate Animal...

Search dog Taylor a koala's best friend

Taylor, a 4-year-old English springer spaniel, has been among the hard-working rescuers during Australia's bushfire crisis.

Global Insight: Facebook's threat to democracy

Social media giants need to be held to account to ensure free and fair elections, Professor Robert Patman warns.

Harry in public for first time since split

Harry in public for first time since royal split

Prince Harry has made his first public appearance since the Queen acceded to the wishes of her grandson and his American wife Meghan to step back from senior royal roles.

Attenborough: 'moment of crisis' has come on climate

Naturalist Sir David Attenborough says the "moment of crisis" had come in the fight against climate change, warning that governments' targets for decades in the future aren't enough to save the planet.

Bushfire-stricken east welcomes drenching rain

Intense thunderstorms with heavy rains have dampened bushfires on Australia's east coast, bringing relief to farmers in three states battling a drought which has left much of the country tinder dry.

Suspect Neo-Nazis arrested with machine gun ahead of rally

The FBI has arrested three suspected members of a neo-Nazi group who had a machine gun ahead of a planned gun-rights rally in the US expected to draw thousands of people, officials say.

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