Woman in 90s pulled from rubble five days after Japan quake
A woman in her 90s trapped for five days under the rubble by a huge earthquake in central Japan was rescued against the odds, but snow and storms were expected to complicate relief efforts on Sunday.
View ArticleBangladesh’s Hasina wins re-election after polls without opposition
Bangladesh's Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina won re-election for a fifth term Sunday, officials said, following a boycott led by an opposition party she branded a "terrorist organisation".
View ArticleJapan quake toll hits 161 as snow hampers relief
The death toll from Japan's New Year's Day earthquake jumped to 161 on Monday as snow complicated relief efforts with more than 2,000 people still cut off and many others lacking power or in crowded...
View ArticlePopular restaurant booking site closes
Global restaurant booking platform TheFork is set to close its Australian operations after 15 years.
View ArticleDemon lands in Melbourne ‘stronger’ than ever
Alex de Minaur has declared the deeper his matches go at the Australian Open the better because he’s a “little bit stronger” both physically and mentally for the 2024 campaign and his results are...
View Article‘Unfinished business’: Nadal could be back in 2025
Australia may not have seen the last of Rafael Nadal despite fears the hip injury which forced his Australian Open withdrawal could bring a swift end to his legendary career.
View ArticleBlinken due in Israel for tough Gaza talks
Top US diplomat Antony Blinken was due in Israel on Monday for difficult talks on the war in Gaza as fears grow that the conflict could engulf the wider region.
View Article‘Oppenheimer’ tops Golden Globes on bittersweet night for ‘Barbie’
"Oppenheimer," Christopher Nolan's drama about the inventor of the atomic bomb, topped the Golden Globes on Sunday -- but its fellow summer smash hit "Barbie" missed out on best comedy film honors to...
View ArticleAustralian Open blow as qualifiers abandoned
Australian Open organisers are confident qualifying matches can still be completed on schedule despite heavy rain in Melbourne forcing all play to be cancelled on the opening day.
View ArticleOne way for Kerr to make Olympics after ‘devastating’ blow
A risky “bracing” procedure looms as Matildas captain Sam Kerr’s only chance of playing at this year’s Olympic Games after she suffered a shocking knee injury during her club side Chelsea’s mid-season...
View ArticleDad slams Jetstar’s ‘disgusting’ move
An outraged father has condemned Jetstar after it booted his mother-in-law and children from a flight over an unpaid fee.
View ArticleCourt documents reveal ‘sex tapes’ on Epstein’s island
Recently unsealed court documents reveal disturbing images on Jeffrey Epstein's private island and claims of "secret sex tapes" involving Prince Andrew, Bill Clinton, and Richard Branson.
View ArticleState’s call on masks amid Covid wave
Residents across one state have been urged to wear a mask if they show Covid symptoms as a new wave of infection sweeps parts of the country.
View ArticlePrivate US lunar lander faces failure after ‘critical’ fuel loss
A historic private mission to land on the Moon faced near-certain failure Monday after the spacecraft suffered a "critical loss" of fuel, dealing a major blow to America's hopes of placing its first...
View ArticleWins and withdrawals for Aussies in Adelaide
Local lad Alex Bolt continued to surge at his home town event claiming another big scalp and joined a trio of his countryman in the round of 16 at the Adelaide International as two significant...
View ArticleNew home approvals hit fresh decade low
Building approvals have sunk to their lowest level in more than a decade, as the soaring cost for materials, land, finance and labour stifle the construction of new homes.
View ArticleReason behind shock bird picture
A photo shared on social media of a much loved member of Australian wildlife has sparked shock and concern.
View ArticleTop US diplomat to meet Israeli PM as fears of escalation rise
Top US diplomat Antony Blinken was set to meet Israeli leaders Tuesday as part of efforts to contain the war in Gaza, a day after strikes in Syria and Lebanon killed high-profile members of Hamas and...
View ArticleCES gadget fest a showcase for AI-infused lifestyle
From self-driving baby carriages to ChatGPT in Volkswagen cars, artificial intelligence is expected to be center stage at the CES gadget extravaganza that formally opens Tuesday in Las Vegas.
View ArticleSwiatek targets Australian Open glory as Osaka returns
Iga Swiatek is in scintillating form as she seeks a maiden Australian Open crown, but she could face a stiff test from defending champion Aryna Sabalenka while two-time winner Naomi Osaka is making her...
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