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Infections spikeVideoUK, Germany and Russia facing horror virus surge

The number of COVID-19 infections is rising in many parts of Europe including Germany, Russia and the United Kingdom.

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World NewsPakistan Islamists repeat police clash

For the second successive day, thousands of supporters of a banned radical Islamist party in Pakistan have clashed with police in the city of Lahore.

Babar Dogar

Terrorism chargesVideoDetails emerge on how suspect ‘planned’ UK MP murder

The man accused of stabbing to death British MP David Amess at a church where he was meeting voters last week ‘planned’ to attack a member of parliament for more than two years,London’s Old Bailey court has been told.

Michael Holden

Global coverageVideoCommentsHow Cleo’s devastating case has captivated the world

The distressing case of little Cleo Smith has not just grabbed the nation’s attention — it has also made headlines across the globe.

Troy de Ruyter

Flying highVideoCommentsPremiumQantas staff back in the skies by December

Qantas is bringing back its iconic A380s early and all staff will be back at work by December as the airline accelerates its return to the international skies.

Geoffrey Thomas

‘Slight distraction’VideoArdern keeps cool as 5.9mag earthquake rattles NZ

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has been shaken mid-press conference by a 5.9 magnitude earthquake.

Ben McKay

Human InterestVideoQueen back home after night in hospital

The Queen is back at Windsor Castle and in good spirits after spending Wednesday night in hospital for ‘preliminary investigations’, royal officials say.

Michael Holden

World NewsThousands demand democracy in Sudan

Huge crowds have marched in several parts of the Sudanese capital and other cities in demonstrations to reject military rule.

Hipa Salih

World NewsSouth Korea test launches space rocket

South Korea has test launched its first domestically produced space rocket but it failed to fully place a dummy satellite into orbit.

Josh Smith

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‘Our lives have been on pause for so long’

In this series people across the world share stories of their COVID struggles. A business development manager in the world’s most locked-down city reveals her relief to hit play on life again.

Miriam Fisher

World NewsProtesters charged with disrupting traffic

Police in Adelaide have charged eight people from a protest which disrupted traffic in the CBD on Wednesday morning.

Tim Dornin

World NewsSpanish mass poisoning survivors protest

Survivors of a canola oil poisoning in Spain 40 years ago have occupied Madrid's El Prado museum and demanded the government address their concerns.

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HealthChances of catching Covid if fully vaxxed

The Health Minister has revealed how likely it is that double-dosed Australians will catch Covid-19.

Helena Burke

BreakingVax target triggers major border change

A major border change will come into effect next month after an important jab milestone was reached.

Helena Burke

COVID complicationsCommentsFormer US Secretary of State Colin Powell dies

Colin Powell, who was the US Secretary of State under former President George W. Bush, has died at the age of 84.

Will Dunham and Arshad Mohammed

Australian coronavirusVaccination milestone triggers big change

Another Australian jurisdiction has reached the 80 per cent double-dosed threshold, triggering a significant change.

Helena Burke

UpdatedLockdown to end for one state

Lockdown will end for one Australian state tonight, but some restrictions will stay in place.

Helena Burke

World NewsKishida sends offerings to Tokyo shrine

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has donated ritual offerings to a controversial Tokyo shrine to honour war dead but has not made a visit in person.

Mari Yamaguchi

World NewsRussian filmmakers land after space shoot

A Russian film team has returned to Earth after spending 12 days on the International Space Station making the world's first feature film in space.

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World NewsNASA probe to study Jupiter's asteroids

NASA probe Lucy has blasted off on a 12-year mission to investigate a group of Jupiter's asteroids.

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World NewsNew crew docks at Chinese space station

A three-person crew has docked at China's first permanent space station and begun what will be the country's longest space mission.

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Island tragedyYoung girl among three killed in Bali earthquake

A shallow 4.8-magnitude earthquake has struck Indonesia's resort island of Bali, killing at least three people including a three-year-old girl.

Firdia Lisnawati and Niniek Karmini

Attack on democracyUK MP stabbed to death at constituency meeting

A man has been arrested over the brutal stabbing murder of a British MP during a meeting with constituents.

REVEALEDCommentsPremiumNewly discovered bat viruses hint at COVID origins

Coronaviruses discovered in bats have been found to be extremely adept at infecting human cells.

Annabel Hennessy