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New Hantavirus Cases Confirmed Onboard Cruise Ship Now Stuck Now Anchored Near Cape Verde

New Hantavirus Cases Confirmed Onboard Cruise Ship Now Stuck Now Anchored Near Cape Verde

Two new cases of hantavirus have been confirmed onboard the MV Hondius in Africa. This development comes after three people have died due to the...

06.05.2026 10

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Bella Javier Liamzon

AFP Warns Members Of ISIS-Bride Cohort Returning To Australia Will Be Arrested

AFP Warns Members Of ISIS-Bride Cohort Returning To Australia Will Be Arrested

The Australian Federal Police (AFP) has confirmed that members of the cohort of ISIS-linked families will be arrested and charged upon returning to...

06.05.2026 10

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Bella Javier Liamzon

Australian Travellers Warned To Stay Vigilant As UK Raises Terrorism Threat To 'Severe'

Australian travellers are now being advised to stay vigilant when travelling to the United Kingdom after the latter upgraded the terror threat from...

01.05.2026 10

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Syria Reveals Australian Government 'Refused To Receive' 'ISIS Brides,' Children

Syria has revealed that the Australian government "refused to receive" a group of four Australian women and nine children trying to fly to...

30.04.2026 20

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Three Aussie Beaches Make It To World's 50 Best Beaches List For 2026

The World's 50 Best Beach list for 2026 has been released, and three Aussie beaches have made the cut. The Philippines' Entalula Beach has...

29.04.2026 10

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The King's Speech: Five Things King Charles Talked About In Front Of US Congress

As part of his state visit to the United States, King Charles III delivered a speech before Congress. It is the first royal address made before the US...

29.04.2026 10

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Australia Marks 30th Anniversary Of Port Arthur Massacre

Today, April 28, marks the 30th anniversary of the Port Arthur massacre. On April 28, 1996, Martin Bryant killed 35 people and injured 23 others in...

28.04.2026 10

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Suspected Gunman At White House Correspondents' Dinner Charged With Attempted Assassination

The alleged suspect behind the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner has been charged for attempting to assassinate US...

28.04.2026 4

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King Charles, Queen Camilla's State Visit To The US To Proceed As Planned Despite Shooting

The state visit to the United States of King Charles III and Queen Camilla will proceed as planned. The visit is scheduled to take place from April 27...

27.04.2026 10

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Bella Javier Liamzon

Trumps Announces Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire Is Extended By Three Weeks

US President Donald Trump has announced that the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon has been extended by another three weeks. The ceasefire was...

24.04.2026 20

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Iran Claims 'Impossible' To Reopen Strait Of Hormuz Due To 'Flagrant' Ceasefire Violations By US

The speaker of the Iranian parliament has said that reopening the Strait of Hormuz is "impossible." Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf blames this on...

23.04.2026 20

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Donald Trump Extends Iran Ceasefire Indefinitely, But Strait Of Hormuz Blockade Continues

US President Donald Trump has indefinitely extended the ceasefire with Iran after the latter said they might not attend the peace talks. However, the...

22.04.2026 10

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Canadian Tourist Killed After Armed Man Opens Fire At Teotihuacán Pyramids

A Canadian tourist has been killed by an armed man who opened fire at the Teotihuacán pyramids in Mexico. The Teotihuacán pyramids are famous...

21.04.2026 10

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King Charles Remembers Late Queen Elizabeth II On What Would Have Been Her 100th Birthday

April 21, 2026, would have been the late Queen Elizabeth II's 100th birthday, and her son, King Charles III, is leading the tributes for her on...

21.04.2026 8

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Chinese President Xi Jinping Makes Direct Comment On Strait Of Hormuz

Chinese President Xi Jinping has made a rare comment about the Strait of Hormuz. Xi emphasized the need to open the Strait of Hormuz, explaining that...

21.04.2026 20

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Bella Javier Liamzon

Japan Issues Tsunami Warning Following Magnitude 7.5 Earthquake

A tsunami warning has been issued for certain areas in northern Japan following a magnitude 7.5 earthquake. The government has warned that tsunami...

20.04.2026 20

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Bella Javier Liamzon

Australia To Help In Strait Of Hormuz Peacekeeping Operation If A Deal Is Reached

Australia will be part of operations to keep the Strait of Hormuz open and safe if and when a deal is reached. It has not been made clear, however,...

20.04.2026 20

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WrestleMania 42 Night 2: Has Brock Lesnar Retired?

It seems Brock Lesnar has retired. Following his loss to Oba Femi during the second night of WrestleMania 42, Lesnar left his gloves and wrestling...

20.04.2026 20

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WrestleMania 42 Night 1: Cody Rhodes Retains, But Randy Orton Stands Tall At The End

Cody Rhodes retained the WWE Undisputed Championship to cap off WrestleMania 42 Night 1, but the one who had the last laugh was Randy Orton. Orton may...

19.04.2026 10

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Bella Javier Liamzon

Donald Trump Falsely Claims That Pope Leo XIV Said Iran Can Have A Nuclear Weapon

US President Donald Trump has falsely claimed that Pope Leo XIV said that Iran can have a nuclear weapon, which the pontiff never said. The false...

17.04.2026 10

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Anthony Albanese Responds To Donald Trump's Latest Criticism: 'There's Been No Change'

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has responded to the fresh criticism coming from US President Donald Trump regarding Australia's lack of...

17.04.2026 20

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Anzac Day 2026: Which States, Territories Get To Enjoy A Long Weekend?

We're a little over a week away from Anzac Day, but while April 25 will always be a public holiday, not everyone will get to enjoy a long weekend...

16.04.2026 20

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Fuel Prices Expected To Rise Following Geelong Oil Refinery Fire

Fuel prices are expected to rise due to the Geelong oil refinery fire. The Geelong oil refinery is one of the only two that Australia has. The fire...

16.04.2026 10

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Katy Perry Under Investigation Over Historical Sexual Assault Allegations Made By Ruby Rose

The Melbourne Sexual Offences and Child Abuse Investigation team has confirmed that it is "investigating a historical sexual assault that...

15.04.2026 10

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Bella Javier Liamzon

Virgin Australia Announces Ticket Price Hikes, Lower Number Of Flights

Virgin Australia has announced that it will lessen the number of flights it operates as the global fuel crisis continues. The bad news, however, does...

15.04.2026 10

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Bella Javier Liamzon

Donald Trump Claims US-Iran Talks Could Resume In The Next Two Days

US President Donald Trump has claimed that talks between his country and Iran may resume in the coming days. The revelation was made by a New York...

15.04.2026 10

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Bella Javier Liamzon

Meghan Markle, Prince Harry Begin Australia Tour With Visit To Royal Children's Hospital

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have returned to Australia. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have returned to the country for the first-time since their...

14.04.2026 10

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Britney Spears Voluntarily Enters Rehab Following Her DUI Arrest

Pop singer Britney Spears has voluntarily entered a rehabilitation facility following her arrest last month. Spears was arrested on suspicion of...

13.04.2026 10

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Bella Javier Liamzon

Booking.com Warns Some Customers of Potential Data Breach That May Have Compromised Personal Data

Booking.com has reportedly reached out to some of their customers that may have been affected by a security breach. Reports indicated that...

13.04.2026 20

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Bella Javier Liamzon

Melania Trump Says She's 'Not Epstein's Victim' In Rare Statement At The White House

In a rare public address, US First Lady Melania Trump denied being friends with the late paedophile Jeffrey Epstein. The first lady likewise clarified...

10.04.2026 10

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Bella Javier Liamzon

Police Arrest Queensland Man For Stealing $1.1 Million Worth Of Diesel From Unmanned Depot

Police have charged a 48-year-old man accused of stealing diesel worth $1.1 million from December 2024 and December 2025. The accused is said to have...

10.04.2026 10

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Bella Javier Liamzon

Penny Wong Calls For Lebanon Inclusion In US-Iran Ceasefire As Israel Attacks Anew

Foreign Minister Penny Wong believes that Lebanon should be included in the two-week ceasefire agreed upon by Iran and the United States. This comes...

09.04.2026 10

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Anthony Albanese Will Address The Nation Regarding The Iran War

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is scheduled to address the nation regarding the government's response to the Iran War. The address is scheduled...

01.04.2026 20

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24,800 Flu Cases Recorded At The End Of March As RACGP Urges Aussies To Get Their Flu Shots

A total of 24,800 cases of flu has been recorded at the end of March, and now, the Royal Australian College of GPs (RACGP) is urging Australians to...

31.03.2026 40

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RBA Will Remove Credit, Debit Card Surcharges Beginning October 1

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has announced that surcharges for debit, credit, and prepaid will be scrapped beginning October 1. This will...

31.03.2026 20

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Bella Javier Liamzon

Spain Closes Its Airspace To US Planes Involved In Iran War

Spain has made the decision to close its airspace to airplanes from the United States involved in the Iran war. The decision follows a similar one...

31.03.2026 20

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Bella Javier Liamzon

Easter 2026: Cancelled Trips Due To Fuel Crisis, Rain Forecast For Almost Every State, Territory

Easter isn't looking very merry for many this year as many have cancelled trips this weekend due to the ongoing fuel crisis. Rain is also...

30.03.2026 20

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Tasmania Joins Victoria, Offers Free Public Transport Amid Ongoing Fuel Crisis

Victoria has announced that it will be providing free public transport for one month amid the ongoing fuel crisis. Tasmania, on the other hand, will...

30.03.2026 20

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Albanese Cuts Fuel Excise On Petrol, Diesel For Three Months

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced that fuel excise will be cut in half for petrol and diesel beginning April 1. This will be in effect for...

30.03.2026 20

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Bella Javier Liamzon

Some NSW Petrol Stations Are Imposing Caps On Fuel Purchases As Demand Surges

Some petrol stations in New South Wales have imposed caps on fuel purchases. This comes as petrol stations across Australia see a surge in demand amid...

27.03.2026 20

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Bella Javier Liamzon

Albanese Insists He Did Not Receive Formal Request For Help As Trump Singles Out Australia

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is insisting that he received no formal requests after US President Donald Trump took a swipe at Australia....

27.03.2026 20

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Meghan Markle, Prince Harry Say Their Australia Trip Is 'Being Funded Privately'

A spokesperson of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have clarified issues regarding the funding of the couple's upcoming trip. The spokesperson also...

26.03.2026 40

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HBO Releases First Trailer For 'Harry Potter And The Philosopher's Stone' Series

For anyone wondering how the "Harry Potter" series would look like, the wait is now over. HBO has released the first trailer for the highly...

26.03.2026 50

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Iranians With Visitor (Subclass 600) Visas Temporarily Banned From Entering Australia

Iran nationals with valid visitor (subclass 600) visas have now been barred from entering Australia for the next six months. The announcement was made...

26.03.2026 40

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Western Sydney International Airport's First International Tickets Go on Sale on Singapore Airlines

Australia's newest airport Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport may be months away from officially opening its doors, but you...

25.03.2026 40

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Bella Javier Liamzon

Iran Tells UN That 'Non-Hostile Vessels' Can Pass Through Strait Of Hormuz, But There's A Condition

Iran has informed the United Nations (UN) that "non-hostile vessels" can pass through the Strait of Hormuz if they abide by one condition....

25.03.2026 50

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Bella Javier Liamzon

ACCC Fines PhotobookShop Over Misleading Influencer Reviews Posted On Social Media

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has issued two infringement notices to Tomsem Consolidated, which trades as PhotobookShop,...

24.03.2026 20

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Bella Javier Liamzon

Queensland May Soon Pass Legislation That Bans Children Under 16 From Riding E-Bikes

The Queensland government is planning to introduce new legislation in parliament this week that seek to ban children under the age of 16 from riding...

24.03.2026 20

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Measles Warning Issued For Western Sydney, Blue Mountains

A measles warning has been issued for western Sydney as well as the Blue Mountains. The warning was issued after a confirmed case visited public...

23.03.2026 10

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Bella Javier Liamzon

British Airways Stores Body of Woman Who Died One Hour Into the Flight in Heated Galley

A woman in her 60s reportedly passed away one hour into a British Airways flight from Hong Kong to London. According to reports, the pilot did not...

23.03.2026 20

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Bella Javier Liamzon