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Trump asked Australian PM to help investigate Russia inquiry
US President Donald Trump called Australian PM Scott Morrison and asked for his help with an investigation into the origins of the Mueller inquiry,...
Sri Lanka’s President confirms resignation
Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has confirmed he will resign, the prime minister's office has said, after tens of thousands of protesters stormed the...
UAE promises to allow climate protests at COP28
The United Arab Emirates has said it will allow environmental activists to “make their voices heard” and peacefully assemble at this year’s UN climate talks.
The announcement...
China congress: Leaders face unprecedented pressure
Chinese leaders observed a minute of silence for coronavirus victims at the start of its biggest political gathering of the year.
The opening session of...
Portugal’s ruling Socialist Party wins unexpected majority in snap election
Portugal's ruling Socialist Party has won an unexpected outright majority in Sunday's snap general election for only the second time in its history.
The election...
Democrats spar ahead of Iowa caucus
Democratic presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders has said his judgement is as important as the experience of his rival Hillary Clinton.
During their last TV debate...
France in state of economic emergency
President Francois Hollande has set out a 2 billion Euros job creation plan in a bid to lift France out of what he called...
Former Australia captain appeals for intervention to rescue Windies cricket
Former Australia Test captain Steve Waugh is appealing for some form of intervention to rescue West Indies cricket from its downward spiral.
Waugh issued his...
European leaders to hold emergency summit to save Iran deal
The leaders of Europe are hoping to guide the United States and Iran away from confrontation, knowing that a miscalculation from either side could result in a devastating war and...
Twitter bans US congresswoman over Covid misinformation
Twitter has permanently suspended the personal account of US Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene for repeated violations of its rules around coronavirus misinformation.
The action against...