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World mourns UK monarch
News, AFP, Published on 10/09/2022
» PARIS: Leaders from across the globe yesterday united in homage to Queen Elizabeth II, after the world's longest-serving monarch died at her Scottish home at age 96.
With republicans at the gates, Charles III meets realm envoys
AFP, Published on 11/09/2022
» LONDON - King Charles III hosted his first reception Sunday for representatives of the Commonwealth realms, the 14 former colonies over which he reigns in addition to Britain -- at least for now.
Japan honours assassinated Abe at controversial funeral
AFP, Published on 27/09/2022
» TOKYO: Thousands of Japanese offered flowers and prayers on Tuesday in honour of assassinated former prime minister Shinzo Abe ahead of a controversial state funeral attended by hundreds of foreign dignitaries.
Israel vexed as Australia reverses recognition of 'capital' Jerusalem
AFP, Published on 19/10/2022
» SYDNEY - Australia said it would no longer recognise west Jerusalem as Israel's capital Tuesday, a policy reversal that prompted a curt rebuke from the Jewish state but was cheered by Palestinians.
Biden in Cambodia as global leaders join Asean summit
Published on 12/11/2022
» PHNOM PENH: Southeast Asian heads of government were due to hold talks on Saturday with visiting global leaders, including United States President Joe Biden, as the region tries to navigate the growing rivalry between China and Western powers.
Governments send planes to Israel to repatriate citizens
Bloomberg News, Published on 11/10/2023
» TEL AVIV - A growing number of governments are sending aircraft to Israel to airlift their citizens out of the country, after many commercial airlines suspended operations following the surprise attack by Hamas militants over the weekend.
Australian Indigenous rights referendum defeat likely
AFP, Published on 14/10/2023
» SYDNEY - The first polls have closed in Australia's bitterly fought referendum on Indigenous rights, with early results suggesting voters are set to reject reforms to the 122-year-old constitution.
WikiLeaks’ Assange makes last stand in UK court
Published on 20/02/2024
» LONDON - WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange on Tuesday embarked on what could be his last chance to stop his extradition from Britain to the United States after more than 13 years battling in the English courts.
Australia holds first funeral for Bondi Beach attack victims
AFP, Published on 17/12/2025
» SYDNEY — Australia held the first funeral Wednesday for victims of the Bondi Beach mass shooting, as large crowds gathered to grieve a rabbi slain in the attack.
Australia falls silent, lights candles for Bondi Beach shooting victims
AFP, Published on 21/12/2025
» SYDNEY - Australians fell silent in flickering candlelight Sunday to honour the Bondi Beach shooting victims, marking one week since gunmen fired into crowds at a Jewish festival.