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WorldAugust 7

Victoria poultry farms locked down over bird flu fears

Victorian poultry farms are being plunged into lockdown as new cases of bird flu continue to climb across Australia.
    Victoria poultry farms locked down over bird flu fears
    Victoria poultry farms locked down over bird flu fears
    WorldAugust 7

    Thai teen,14, shoots grandparents before killing several at school

    A teenager killed several people and himself at a school outside Bangkok after fatally shooting his grandparents in the Southeast Asian nation's worst mass killing since 2022.
    Thai teen,14, shoots grandparents before killing several at school
    Thai teen,14, shoots grandparents before killing several at school
    WorldAugust 7

    Dan Andrews statue a 'public urinal' risk

    A federal Liberal MP has trashed plans to build a statue of former Victorian premier Daniel Andrews, suggesting it could become a "public urinal".
    Dan Andrews statue a 'public urinal' risk
    Dan Andrews statue a 'public urinal' risk
    WorldAugust 7

    Meta ordered to pay $966m into teen mental health fund

    More than 40 states and over 1300 school districts in the US have filed public nuisance lawsuits against social media companies.
    Reuters
    Meta ordered to pay $966m into teen mental health fund
    Meta ordered to pay $966m into teen mental health fund
    WorldAugust 7

    Countries swelter as Europe's heatwave rages on

    Italy put all its major cities on the top level of health alert due to high temperatures, while Hungary turned off the lights at some of its best-known buildings to save energy as a heatwave maintained its grip on large parts of Europe.
    Countries swelter as Europe's heatwave rages on
    Countries swelter as Europe's heatwave rages on
    WorldAugust 7

    Melbourne teen slashed with machete as attackers steal $12k e-bike

    Graphic images of a Melbourne teen slashed with a machete during a violent ambush over a $12,000 e-bike have been released in a bid to find his attackers.
    Melbourne teen slashed with machete as attackers steal $12k e-bike
    Melbourne teen slashed with machete as attackers steal $12k e-bike
    WorldAugust 6

    Foreign policy rethink needed to undo reputational damage, Prof Patman urges

    The government needs to reflect on its handling of Winston Peters, keeping in mind that Donald Trump will not be in power forever, Prof Robert Patman says.
    Bruce Munro
    Foreign policy rethink needed to undo reputational damage, Prof Patman urges
    Foreign policy rethink needed to undo reputational damage, Prof Patman urges
    WorldAugust 6

    Toddler survives as siege ends with two dead in shattered outback town

    A toddler has been plucked alive from a bloodied outback home after police snatched the child from harm during an hours-long siege that left two adults dead.
    Toddler survives as siege ends with two dead in shattered outback town
    Toddler survives as siege ends with two dead in shattered outback town
    WorldAugust 6

    Proposed Hormuz deal would give Iran control of inbound traffic, sources say

    A proposed deal between Iran and Oman to help end five months of war between Iran and the US would give Tehran control over ships entering the Gulf through the Strait of Hormuz.
    Proposed Hormuz deal would give Iran control of inbound traffic, sources say
    Proposed Hormuz deal would give Iran control of inbound traffic, sources say
    WorldAugust 6

    Good Samaritan dies after alleged assault by shoplifting youths

    A Good Samaritan has died in hospital after he was allegedly attacked by shoplifting youths outside a Melbourne shopping strip.
    Good Samaritan dies after alleged assault by shoplifting youths
    Good Samaritan dies after alleged assault by shoplifting youths
    WorldAugust 6

    Infantino holds on as FIFA apologises for dumped World Cup plan

    A crisis meeting has been held after scathing criticism of FIFA's plan to sell stakes in the World Cup.
    Infantino holds on as FIFA apologises for dumped World Cup plan
    Infantino holds on as FIFA apologises for dumped World Cup plan
    WorldAugust 5

    Mexican influencer shot to death during livestream

    Mexican social media influencer Cesar Gastelum was shot and killed while livestreaming with friends outside a fast food restaurant.
    Mexican influencer shot to death during livestream
    Mexican influencer shot to death during livestream
    WorldAugust 5

    ‘List of doom’: Hundreds of species facing heightened bird flu risk in Australia

    One in five Australian birds and mammals are facing a "high to extreme risk" from the escalating bird flu virus that's starting to devastate wildlife.
    ‘List of doom’: Hundreds of species facing heightened bird flu risk in Australia
    ‘List of doom’: Hundreds of species facing heightened bird flu risk in Australia