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Raygun apologises to Australian breakdancing community

September 4, 2024 - 6:44am
Rachael Gunn says sorry after her zero score at the Olympics prompted ridicule and made global headlines.
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Telegram apologises for handling of deepfake porn material

September 4, 2024 - 4:23am
It comes days after South Korean police said they had launched an investigation into Telegram.
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Telegram apologises for handling of deepfake porn material

September 4, 2024 - 4:23am
It comes days after South Korean police said they had launched an investigation into Telegram.
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'Chinese spy mayor' wanted by Philippines arrested

September 4, 2024 - 1:33am
Alice Guo was arrested in Indonesia after being on the run in four countries for weeks.
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A Ferrari, a Honolulu hideaway, salted duck - top NY official allegedly spied for China

September 3, 2024 - 10:37pm
US officials say China lavished Linda Sun with money and perks including meals prepared by a personal chef.
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'Chinese spy mayor' wanted by Philippines arrested

September 3, 2024 - 9:54pm
Alice Guo was arrested in Indonesia after being on the run in four countries for weeks.
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'No preaching' and other tactics as China woos African leaders

September 3, 2024 - 7:49pm
China is feting African leaders at a summit in Beijing aimed at strengthening ties.
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'No preaching' and other tactics as China woos African leaders

September 3, 2024 - 7:49pm
China is feting African leaders at a summit in Beijing aimed at strengthening ties.
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Cathay Pacific grounds planes after engine problem

September 3, 2024 - 8:00am
The Airbus A350-1000's Trent XWB-97 engines were made by UK-based engineering giant Rolls-Royce.
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UAE pardons Bangladeshis jailed for protesting

September 3, 2024 - 7:59am
Three of the 57 defendants had received life sentences in a country where protests are effectively illegal.
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UAE pardons Bangladeshis jailed for protesting

September 3, 2024 - 7:59am
Three of the 57 defendants had received life sentences in a country where protests are effectively illegal.
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New Zealand hikes tourist tax prompting warning

September 3, 2024 - 6:10am
The south Pacific country's tourism industry warns the increased entry fee is a barrier to visitors.
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New Zealand hikes tourist tax prompting warning

September 3, 2024 - 6:10am
The south Pacific country's tourism industry warns the increased entry fee is a barrier to visitors.
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Putin welcomed in Mongolia despite ICC arrest warrant

September 3, 2024 - 5:02am
The Russian leader's visit to the ICC-member state is seen as a show of defiance against the Hague.
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Putin welcomed in Mongolia despite ICC arrest warrant

September 3, 2024 - 5:02am
The Russian leader's visit to the ICC-member state is seen as a show of defiance against the Hague.
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School bus ploughs into crowd in China killing 11

September 3, 2024 - 1:05am
State media reports the driver is in custody, and police are investigating the cause of the incident.
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School bus ploughs into crowd in China killing 11

September 3, 2024 - 1:05am
State media reports the driver is in custody, and police are investigating the cause of the incident.
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Pope Francis begins historic Asia Pacific trip

September 2, 2024 - 10:55pm
The Pope will visit Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Timor-Leste and Singapore over 12 days.
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Pope Francis embarks on ambitious Asia-Pacific tour

September 2, 2024 - 10:55pm
Francis will visit Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Timor-Leste and Singapore over 11 days.
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Cathay Pacific grounds planes after engine problem

September 2, 2024 - 10:46pm
Airline has found faulty engine parts during an inspection of its fleet of 48 A350 aircraft.
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