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Japan earthquake: Nearly 250 missing as hope for survivors fades

January 5, 2024 - 12:10am
The critical window to find more survivors from beneath the rubble has lapsed.
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Kishin Shinoyama: Photographer of iconic John Lennon-Yoko Ono photo dies

January 4, 2024 - 11:35pm
Kishin Shinoyama's photo of the couple kissing was the cover of their album, Double Fantasy.
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North Korea: Kim Jong Un daughter his likely successor, South's spy agency says

January 4, 2024 - 10:47pm
South Korea's spy agency says Kim Ju Ae is apparently being positioned to lead the North.
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Ukraine war: US says Russia using North Korea ballistic missiles

January 4, 2024 - 9:20pm
The US promises to raise what it calls a significant and concerning escalation at the UN Security Council.
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Bollywood writers fight against 'unfair' contracts

January 4, 2024 - 6:35pm
Screenwriters in one of the world's largest film industries say they want better working conditions.
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The three men vying to be Taiwan's next president

January 4, 2024 - 6:27pm
The race to succeed the outgoing Tsai Ing-wen comes at a low point in US-China relations.
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Bangladesh election: 'What is the point?' ask disillusioned voters

January 4, 2024 - 6:25pm
Many Bangladeshis say the general election is a foregone conclusion and unlikely to improve their lives.
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Dave Warner bows out of Test cricket as divisive as ever

January 4, 2024 - 1:12pm
As the batsman retires, can Australia forgive and forget his role in its biggest sporting scandal?
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