Yahoo News Special Report
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At least 150 ethnic Rohingya are stranded at sea off Thailand after their boat broke down, activists say, adding that several may have died and urging authorities to rescue the survivors.Each year many Rohingya, members of a Muslim minority, risk their lives boarding rickety vessels to escape oppression and violence in Myanmar and squalor in Bangladesh refugee camps.
Germany has detained 25 members and supporters of a far-right group who prosecutors say were preparing a violent overthrow of the state, with some members suspected of plotting an armed attack on the parliament.Prosecutors said the group was inspired by the deep state conspiracy theories of QAnon and the Reichsbuerger, who do not recognise the legitimacy of modern Germany, insisting the far larger "Deutsche Reich" still existed despite the Nazis' defeat in World War II.
Two of Australia's biggest Hollywood exports, Baz Luhrmann and Chris Hemsworth, have walked away with top gongs at this year's AACTA awards.Luhrmann's Elvis won the coveted Best Film award, on top of a swag of others, while Hemsworth was honoured with this year's Trailblazer Award for his contribution to the industry.
Israeli Prime Minister-designate Benjamin Netanyahu is still one partner short of a coalition to secure a parliamentary majority after an ultra-Orthodox Jewish party signed up, with the deadline for forming a government looming.The deal with United Torah Judaism (UTJ), announced late on Tuesday, promised Netanyahu control of 53 of the Knesset's 120 seats with his conservative Likud party.
Australian and Chinese leaders being back on speaking terms is at best a "fragile stabilisation" of the relationship, and assumptions of a reset would be a "colossal misjudgement," a leading national security expert has warned.In an address to the Australian National University, National Security College Head Professor Rory Medcalf said the country needed to start preparing for future challenges to ensure its security.
Six bikies have been arrested after a case of mistaken identity led to a "horrific" home invasion south of Brisbane, police say.Two men and a woman were assaulted and tortured for several hours by Bandidos Outlaw Motorcycle Gang members and associates at a Marsden residence in July, police said.
Three of New Zealand's nine naval ships are sitting idle in port as higher civilian salaries lure personnel out of the military - even as tensions in the Pacific rise between China and the United States and its allies.The HMNZS Wellington, an offshore patrol vessel, headed back to New Zealand early from what was meant to be a three-month deployment in the Pacific and was taken out of operation in November because of shortages, the New Zealand Defence Force said.
Britain's Prince Harry and wife Meghan have accepted a human rights award at a Ripple of Hope gala in New York where they were honoured for addressing racial injustice and mental health.The British royals received the award late on Tuesday from the Robert F.
Socceroos hero Craig Goodwin says he is ready to turn his attention to the A-League as the Brisbane Roar prepare to face Adelaide United's talisman.Roar coach Warren Moon, preparing for Friday night's clash at Redcliffe, said he regarded Goodwin as the leading player in the A-League even before his outstanding displays for Australia at the World Cup.
Shopping centres and office precincts will be fitted with more electric vehicles chargers in the "coming months" as part of a new deal with one of Australia's biggest developers.Lendlease signed a partnership with Everty on Wednesday to roll out at least 80 electric car chargers in its properties around Australia, including popular shopping complexes in NSW, Queensland and Western Australia.
David Warner has withdrawn his bid to have his lifetime captaincy ban lifted, accusing the independent panel conducting the review of wanting to publicly lynch him.In a bombshell development on the eve of the Adelaide Test, Warner also claimed counsel assisting the review had made offensive and unhelpful comments about him during the initial process.
As a kid growing up in New York, Donovan Mitchell idolised LeBron James. On Tuesday night, he upstaged him.
An increasing number of Aboriginal children are entering the child protection system and many struggle to access support.Senior figures in Aboriginal community-controlled organisations and a grassroots activist gave evidence on Wednesday to the Yoorrook Justice Commission, which is examining Victoria's child protection and criminal justice systems.
A day after setting his partner's house alight, James Morton Mason shared a joke about getting marshmallows for the deadly blaze.In a recording played in Brisbane Supreme Court, Mason told a man he thought was a fellow inmate that he started the fire after an argument with Alexis Parkes.
Teenage batting phenom Phoebe Litchfield is inching closer to her dream of playing for Australia.The NSW player has long been touted for big things and she is in serious contention to make her international debut during Australia's five-game Twenty20 series in India.
Bangladesh captain Liton Das has won the toss and decided to bat in the second ODI against India as he chases a series-clinching win.Bangladesh won the first match by one wicket with Mehidy Hasan holding his nerve to steer the hosts to an unlikely victory after staring down the deficit of 51 runs with one wicket at hand.
China has announced the most sweeping changes to its tough anti-COVID-19 regime since the pandemic began three years ago, loosening rules that curbed the spread of the virus but hobbled the world's second-largest economy and sparked protests.The relaxation of rules, which include allowing infected people with mild or no symptoms to quarantine at home and dropping testing for people travelling within the country, is the strongest sign yet that Beijing is preparing its people to live with the dise
Australian gold-medal hope Jenna Strauch is excited about her homecoming at the shortcourse swimming world championships in Melbourne, close to a decade after her career almost ended.The 25-year-old will suit up for her maiden international meet in Melbourne next week, with the Dolphins currently preparing in her home town of Bendigo in another first.
Steve Smith's chances of a BBL return are largely in the hands of Cricket Australia after the Sydney Sixers filled the last two spots on their roster with domestic players.Smith remains unsigned for this year's tournament, with all rosters having been finalised and the Sixers announcing the re-signing of Jack and Mickey Edwards.
The tragic death of a much-loved husband and father pinned and crushed between two 4.8 tonne shipping containers could have been prevented, a Sydney court has found.