Palestinian health officials say apparent Israeli airstrike in southern Gaza killed 19 people
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Palestinian health officials say apparent Israeli airstrike in southern Gaza killed 19 people.
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The coroner hearing an inquest for an Indigenous teen who fatally self-harmed in a youth detention centre has provisionally recommended the facility close.
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Sutherland century lifts Australia against India in ODI
Annabel Sutherland's love affair with the WACA has continued with the 23-year-old cracking a sparkling century in Australia's ODI clash against India.
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PM lashes anti-Semitic attacks as evil and disgraceful
Anthony Albanese has delivered an impassioned call for Australians to unite around common values and respect after two attacks on Jewish communities.
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Brown, Sakakibara take out coveted cycling gong
Grace Brown and Saya Sakakibara have been crowned joint winners of AusCycling's coveted Oppy Medal for 2024.
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Jewish community reels after 'cowardly' graffiti attack
Australia has been diminished as a nation by graffiti and a car fire the prime minister says was aimed at delivering fear to the Jewish community.
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Demons' Harris in limbo after AFLW trade falls through
Hawthorn and Melbourne couldn't reach an AFLW trade agreement on Tayla Harris, who faces a decision on whether to stay with the Demons or head into the draft.
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Leader's office raided in probe of S.Korea martial law
A police raid on the office of South Korea's president marks a dramatic escalation of the probe into his martial law decree that plunged the nation into crisis.
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Mining giants sued over alleged sexual harassment
Hundreds of women who worked at BHP and Rio Tinto will be contacted as part of a lawsuit over alleged harassment at mining sites.
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New Eagle Graham grateful for his time at Tigerland
New West Coast recruit Jack Graham hopes he can play a key role in the club's midfield under new coach Andrew McQualter.
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Speeding P-plater 'zoned out' before fatal crash
A speeding P-plater, who killed one pedestrian and badly injured another, denied he was thrill-seeking at the time and says he just "zoned out".
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Pre-Christmas Test gives Gabba life and spice of old
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Thunder, Bucks book NBA Cup semi-final spots
Oklahoma City and Milwaukee are the first teams to reach the final four of the NBA Cup, scoring hard-fought home wins over Orlando and Dallas.
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Bougainville open for investment and trade: president
A resource-rich Bougainville could play an important part in the global transition to green energy, its president says as he invites international investment.
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Top cop laments DV scourge after 'very violent murder'
A woman meant to be protected by a restraining order has been brutally murdered in her home as domestic violence issues keep top brass awake at night.
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Fake paramedic convicted as warning to others
A man who falsely passed himself off as a paramedic at several motocross events, including two where children were injured, has been convicted but not jailed.
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Isaah Yeo wins rugby league's Golden Boot award
Penrith co-captain Isaah Yeo has been crowned international rugby league's player of the year, capping another stellar season for the lock forward.
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AI used to target election fraud and criminal deepfakes
Government agencies are teaming up with Microsoft to track disinformation and criminal acts, with plans to use AI to detect attempts to interfere in elections.
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St Kilda look to young talent for AFL ladder lift
Veteran Brad Hill says he's impressed by top 10 draft pick Tobie Travaglia as St Kilda look to their young guns to climb the AFL ladder.
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Humanity lost in dealing with prisoners, inquest told
Corrections staff have lost sight of humanity when dealing with prisoners, their boss has told an inquest into an Indigenous man's death in custody.
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Murderer smiles as family's grief laid bare in court
Convicted wife-killer Dinush Kurera lent back and smiled as victim statements, including from his children, were read in court during a pre-sentence hearing.