Aussie girl rescues trapped shark
Eleven-year-old Billie Rea didn't think twice in rescuing a shark trapped by the low tide in a rock pool and carrying it to deeper water.
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Biden says US 'ready to lead' again on global stage
Biden says US 'ready to lead' again on global stage
President-elect Joe Biden says the US will be "ready to lead" again on the global stage after he succeeds President Donald Trump, pledging to work with Washington's allies abroad.
France begins easing lockdown ahead of Christmas
France begins easing lockdown ahead of Christmas
France will begin easing its Covid-19 lockdown this weekend so that by Christmas, shops and cinemas will re-open and people can spend the holiday with family, President Emmanuel Macron says.
Aussie girl rescues trapped shark
11-year-old rescues trapped shark, carries it to deeper water
Eleven-year-old Billie Rea didn't think twice about rescuing a shark trapped by the low tide in a rock pool and carrying it out to deeper water.
Biden can formally begin transition to White House
Biden can formally begin transition to White House
After weeks of defiance, President Donald Trump has allowed officials to proceed with a transition to President-elect Joe Biden, giving him access to briefings and funding even as he vowed to keep fighting the election results.
High hopes for Covid 'vaccine for world'
High hopes for Covid 'vaccine for world'
AstraZeneca says its Covid-19 vaccine could be as much as 90% effective, giving the world's fight against the global pandemic a third new weapon that's cheaper to make, easier to distribute and faster to scale-up.
Millions defy Covid warning ahead of Thanksgiving
Millions defy Covid warning ahead of Thanksgiving
Millions of Americans appear to be defying health warnings and traveling ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday, likely exacerbating a surge in Covid-19 infections. The White House is to hold holiday receptions in coming weeks.
Qatar police charged over invasive searches of women
Qatar police charged over invasive searches of women
Qatar's public prosecutor has filed criminal charges against an unspecified number of police officers working at Doha's airport after women said they were invasively searched there last month.
Former French leader accused of corruption
Former French leader accused of corruption
Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy has briefly appeared in court to face trial on corruption accusations.
Mum labelled 'child abuser' for breastfeeding 5yo
Mum labelled 'child abuser' for breastfeeding her 5-year-old
A mum has been accused of sexually abusing her children after breastfeeding them for more than five years.
Kiwis arrested in alleged Hells Angels drug deal
New Zealanders arrested during alleged Hells Angels drug deal in Romania
Two Kiwis have been arrested in eastern Europe accused of being involved in a global Hells Angels cocaine and methamphetamine drug trafficking ring.
US on track for first vaccine shots next month
US on track for first vaccine shots next month
US healthcare workers and others recommended for the nation's first Covid-19 inoculations could start getting shots next month.
Fears over Thanksgiving spike as Covid surges
Fears over Thanksgiving spike as Covid surges
US health authorities are bracing for further increases in Covid-19 infections, hospitalisations and deaths, capping a week in which the spread of the virus sped up ahead of Thanksgiving.
The 'lie' that triggered South Australia's lockdown
The 'lie' that triggered South Australia's lockdown
South Australia's drastic six-day lockdown was triggered by a "lie" to contact tracers from a single individual and restrictions across the state would now be lifted much sooner than first planned.
One wild and sweaty press conference
Wild sweaty press conference as Trump tries new strategy to overturn loss
As sweat and hair dye rolled down his face former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani once again claimed the US election was rigged as Trump's team focuses on a new strategy to overturn the result.
Facebook, Twitter policies attacked
Facebook, Twitter policies attacked
Republican senators have attacked Facebook and Twitter's bosses for what they called censorship of President Donald Trump and allies during the election, while Democrats bemoaned the spread of misinformation on social media.
'Let's end this': Judge urged to throw out Pennsylvania case
'Let's end this': Judge urged to throw out Pennsylvania case
A lawyer for Pennsylvania officials has urged a judge to dismiss President Donald Trump's lawsuit seeking to block President-elect Joe Biden from being certified as the winner in the state.
Ethiopia says troops marching on Tigrayan capital
Ethiopia says troops marching on Tigrayan capital
Ethiopia says its troops are marching on the capital of the Tigray region after a deadline for rebel forces to surrender passed in a two-week conflict shaking the Horn of Africa and alarming the world.
Moderna vaccine success gives world more hope
Moderna vaccine success gives world more hope
Moderna's vaccine is 94.5% effective in preventing Covid-19 based on data from a late-stage trial, the company says - the second US drugmaker to report results that far exceed expectations.
British diplomat saves drowning woman
British diplomat saves drowning woman
A British diplomat has been praised after he leapt into a river in southwest China and rescued a drowning student at the weekend.