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Beirut blast: 'signs of life' detected under building

A rescue dog searched this area of damaged buildings on Thursday. Photo: Reuters

Beirut blast: 'signs of life' detected under building

Rescue workers in Lebanon say they have detected signs of life in the rubble of a building in Beirut that collapsed after a huge explosion at a nearby port last month.

Uproar as Trump encourages supporters to vote twice

Donald Trump on the campaign trail in Latrobe, Pennsylvania. Photo: Reuters

Uproar as Trump encourages supporters to vote twice

President Donald Trump has urged residents in the critical political battleground of North Carolina to try to vote twice in the November 3 election, igniting a furore for appearing to urge a potential act of voter fraud.

Victoria has record 59 deaths, 81 new cases

Premier Daniel Andrews is set to announce separate pathways for how and when Melbourne and...

Victoria has record 59 deaths, 81 new cases

Victoria has had a record 59 Covid deaths, taking the state toll to 650, while there are 81 new cases.

Australia's overseas travel ban extended

Recently arrived passengers at Sydney International Airport. Photo: Getty

Australia's overseas travel ban extended

Australia's international travel ban has been extended for three months, with the coronavirus pandemic set to continue into next year.

Police defend arrest of pregnant woman

Victoria police defend arrest of pregnant woman

Police say the arrest of a pregnant Victorian woman for incitement was done "entirely reasonably", even though the incident looked "terrible".

One rescued from ship carrying two Kiwis, dozens missing

A Filipino crew member believed to be onboard Gulf Livestock 1, a cargo ship carrying livestock...

One rescued from ship carrying two Kiwis, dozens missing

Japan's coastguard has rescued one person in the search for a cargo ship carrying nearly 6,000 cattle and dozens of crew members, including two NZers, that is feared capsized in the East China Sea.

15 deaths as Covid cases spike in Victoria

A masked cyclist rides through Melbourne. Photo: Getty

15 deaths as Covid cases spike in Victoria

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has dismissed a leaked document that indicates Melbourne's lockdown will be extended for a fortnight, as new coronavirus cases return to the triple digits.

Watch: David Blaine floats 24,000ft using balloons in death-defying stunt

He didn't even put his parachute on until he was approximately halfway up! Photo: David Blaine

Watch: David Blaine floats 24,000ft using balloons in death-defying stunt

Illusionist David Blaine has successfully pulled off his latest death-defying stunt after floating more than 24,000 feet in the sky only holding onto a handful of balloons.

Facebook threatens to stop Australians sharing news stories

Australians could be blocked from sharing news content on Facebook if an attempt to govern how media companies deal with big tech becomes law.

Berlin police arrest 300, disband protest against curbs

Police scuffle with a protester in front of the Reichstag Building during a rally against the...

Berlin police arrest 300, disband protest against curbs

Berlin police have broken up a mass protest against coronavirus curbs, arresting 300 in the German capital after demonstrators failed to keep their distance and wear masks as instructed.

Victoria records 114 new cases, 11 deaths

Victoria records 114 new cases, 11 deaths

Australia's Covid hot spot Victoria has recorded 114 new cases and 11 more deaths.

Thousands march on anniversary of King's speech

Demonstrators at the Lincoln Memorial for the "Get Your Knee Off Our Necks" march in Washington,...

Thousands march on anniversary of King's speech

Thousands have taken part in a Washington march to denounce racism, on the anniversary of the one in 1963 where civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr made his historic 'I Have a Dream' speech.

Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman dies

Chadwick Boseman at the 2019 Academy Awards. Photo: Reuters

Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman dies

US actor Chadwick Boseman, best known for his star turn in the blockbuster Marvel superhero film Black Panther, has died after a four-year battle with colon cancer. He was 43.

New Victoria Covid cases drop below 100

Premier Daniel Andrews says it's too soon to dramatically relax the rules. Photo: Getty Images

New Victoria Covid cases drop below 100

For the first time in almost two months, the number of new daily COVID-19 cases has dropped below 100 - but there have been 18 more deaths.

Banksy funds refugee rescue boat

A Banksy work on the side of the Louise Michel. Photo: MV Louise Michel/Reuters TV via Reuters

Banksy funds refugee rescue boat

British street artist Banksy is funding a boat crewed by volunteers to rescue refugees in the Mediterranean attempting to reach Europe from Africa.

Musk venture unveils pig with computer chip in brain

Entrepreneur Elon Musk. Photo: Getty Images

Musk venture unveils pig with computer chip in brain

Elon Musk's neuroscience startup has unveiled a pig that has had a coin-sized computer chip in its brain for two months, demonstrating an early step toward the goal of curing human diseases with the same type of implant.

Incredible rescue after girl swept out to sea on inflatable unicorn

A young girl was rescued by ferry crew after she was swept out to see on a giant inflatable...

Incredible rescue after girl swept out to sea on inflatable unicorn

The incredible rescue of a young girl by a ferry crew after she was swept out to sea on a giant inflatable unicorn has been captured on video.

Victoria Covid cases continue to trend lower, deaths approach 500

Melbourne is still under lockdown with central city streets empty of people. Photo: Getty Images

Victoria Covid cases continue to trend lower, deaths approach 500

Victoria has had another 12 coronavirus deaths, taking the state toll to 497 and the national figure to 584.

Fatal Covid-19 cases very rare in children - study

New Zealand is fast approaching 1200 confirmed cases. Photo: Getty Images

Fatal Covid-19 cases very rare in children - study

Children and young people are far less likely than adults to get severe cases of Covid-19 infection, and death from the pandemic disease among children is exceptionally rare, according to UK research.

23 deaths as Victoria's case numbers drop

An aerial view of Melbourne's CBD under lockdown yesterday. Photo: Getty

23 deaths as Victoria's case numbers drop

Victoria's mixed coronavirus news continues, with 23 deaths and new cases dropping further to 113, the lowest number since July 5.

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