North Korea launches a short-range ballistic missile
North Korea fires what appears to be a short-range ballistic missile, in Pyongyang's latest test defying world pressure and threats of more sanctions. Samantha Vadas reports.
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Welsh police say a suspect has been arrested after three people were injured in a "major incident" at a school in Wales
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Nadal uncertain over Roland Garros appearance
Rafael Nadal has issued a fairly discouraging assessment of his injury problems ahead of what could be his farewell to Roland Garros.
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Kewell's Yokohama reach Asian Champions League final
Socceroo great Harry Kewell has coached 10-man Yokohama F.Marinos to the final of the Asian Champions League.
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Nikita Tszyu wins but taken 10 rounds for first time
Nikita Tszyu was forced to go 10 rounds for the first time in his career but retained his Australian title with a unanimous points win over Danilo Creati.
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Unlikely hero Turner steers Demons past Richmond
Melbourne have beaten Richmond by 43 points with unlikely goal kicker Daniel Turner impressing, while the Tigers lost Jacob Hopper to a hamstring injury.
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N.Ireland's Donaldson in court on rape, other charges
The former leader of Northern Ireland's Democratic Unionist Party, Jeffrey Donaldson, faces 11 historical sex offence charges including one of rape.
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Man charged over death of 49-year-old woman
A man has been charged after a 49-year-old woman's body was found at a property in Victoria.
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Lyon admits to tactical errors in big AFL loss to Dogs
St Kilda coach Ross Lyon says they paid the price for being too passive in defence last week against the Western Bulldogs.
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Bulldogs board vow to defend club in Topine civil case
Canterbury's board will fight a civil case brought by Jackson Topine, as a result of a 2023 wrestling session.
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Solomon Islands' pro-China party fails to win majority
The party of Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has failed to secure a major in the parliamentary elections, winning 15 of 50 seats.
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Council probed as tonnes of sewage spilt into river
The Gold Coast City Council is under investigation after a broken pipe spilt more than 350 million litres of sewage into a river over a period of months.
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Prabowo vows to fight for all Indonesians
Prabowo Subianto has been officially confirmed as the winner of Indonesia's February election, pledging to represent all citizens.
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Terror police raids nab seven alleged teen extremists
Associates of a 16-year-old alleged terrorist who stabbed a bishop at a church have been arrested in a series of raids involving hundreds of police officers.
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Indigenous people left high and dry from state snaffle
Victoria's Indigenous population has not received a drop of money directly from the state despite a $83 billion in water revenue over a 13-year period.
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System that 'failed Molly' to change after mum's death
Amid an outcry over a mother's brutal death, the system that allowed an alleged killer back onto the streets will be reviewed, with a focus on bail laws.
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Lions seek Linc between composure and AFL pressure
Ahead of his 150th AFL game, Brisbane forward Lincoln McCarthy admits he arrived at the Lions wondering whether he was cut out for the caper.
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Another milestone looms for Pendlebury on Anzac Day
Collingwood great Scott Pendlebury is on the verge of becoming the first player to reach 10,000 AFL disposals in the Anzac Day blockbuster against Essendon.
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Albanese completes historic Kokoda Trail trek
Anthony Albanese has completed his two-day, 15km trek along the Kokoda Trail with Papua New Guinea's prime minister in the lead-up to Anzac Day commemorations.
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Elderly mum blasts 'selfish' driver who killed daughter
A man who deliberately drove head-on into another car killing a mother-of-four has been sentenced after pleading guilty over the "appalling and callous act".
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Renters could save $5400 if there was a cap, Greens say
Queensland renters could have saved $5400 in the past two years if the government had established a cap amid soaring prices and low vacancies.