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05/10/2025

Former Economic Security Minister Sanae Takaichi is positioned to become Japan's first female prime minister after winning the leadership race of the Liberal Democratic Party. Source: Fox News

01/10/2025

Five survivors have been extracted from the rubble of a collapsed school in Indonesia. Recovery efforts have also located three fatalities. Rescuers continue to search for trapped individuals, but parents of missing children are pressing for accelerated efforts. Source: ABC

30/07/2025

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is poised to make a landmark decision, with Australia expected to formally recognize a Palestinian state in the near future. The exact timing and details of the declaration are still being determined. Mr Albanese has been privately advising Labor colleagues that the announcement will be made at a moment carefully chosen to maximize its impact. His objective is to contribute to a peaceful resolution of the conflict between Israel and the Palestinians. Source: ABC

30/07/2025

A magnitude 8.8 earthquake off Russia's far eastern Kamchatka Peninsula has prompted evacuation efforts in Japan, Hawaii, and parts of the US West Coast, with tsunami warnings issued across the Pacific Ocean. Reports indicate tsunami waves of 3-4 meters (10-13 feet) in Kamchatka and 30cm (12in) waves in a city in Hokkaido, northern Japan. Hawaii Governor Josh Green and US President Donald Trump have urged residents to heed evacuation orders and remain vigilant for tsunami warnings. The earthquake has resulted in injuries in Kamchatka, with strong aftershocks expected, as reported by TASS news agency. Additionally, tsunami alerts have been issued in parts of China, the Philippines, Indonesia, Guam, Peru, and the Galapagos Islands off Ecuador. Source: BBC

30/07/2025

Britain is poised to become the second Western power to recognize Palestinian statehood in September, after France extended recognition last week. Source: SBS

26/07/2025

Rise of a trend: A 2025 report by global dating platform Ashley Madison has exposed a remarkable trend - a substantial rise in extra-marital affairs across India. The most eye-catching detail? 9 out of the top 20 cities named in the report are from Delhi-NCR, making it a prominent hotspot for infidelity. Central Delhi has risen to the second spot this year, overtaking several metropolitan cities, while Mumbai, once ranked second in 2024, has now disappeared from the top 20 entirely. In a surprising development, Kanchipuram, a modest city in Tamil Nadu, has claimed the top spot on the list. The city made a massive leap from 17th place last year - surpassing major cities like Delhi and Mumbai. Source: Zee

24/07/2025

On Thursday, a border skirmish between Thailand and Cambodia turned deadly, with at least 12 Thai nationals, primarily civilians, losing their lives, according to Thai authorities. Cambodia's death toll remains undisclosed. The two countries blame each other for the escalation, which reportedly commenced with gunfire and intensified into rocket attacks and aerial strikes on military positions. Source: BBC

22/07/2025

Heavy metal pioneer and Black Sabbath lead singer Ozzy Osbourne has died, aged 76, just weeks after his final concert. His family confirmed the death on Tuesday, with tributes from rock superstars pouring in for the man who came to be known as the "Prince of Darkness". Source: 9 News

Ozzy Osbourne dies at 76 just weeks after farewell concertBy Jorge Branco5:29am Jul 23, 2025 X Facebook Mail Heavy metal pioneer and Black Sabbath lead singer Ozzy Osbourne has died, aged 76, just weeks after his final concert.His family confirmed the singer and reality star's death on Tuesday (earl...

22/07/2025

Melbourne, Australia: Four teenage girls with the youngest one as young as 13, will face court following an incident in which an allegedly stolen car rolled onto its roof in a crash in Melbourne overnight. Emergency services responded to the scene after a black Subaru Forester collided with two cars and rolled on Rooding Street, Brighton, at about 9:45pm. Four occupants fled the scene on foot but were arrested a short time later.

22/07/2025

In summary, a newly released peer-reviewed study has found that a four-day work week yields improvements in physical and mental health, reduces burnout, and boosts job satisfaction. The six-month trial, which involved approximately 2,896 employees from 141 organisations in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United States, Ireland, and the United Kingdom, provides compelling evidence for a shift in focus from hours worked to outcomes. Experts anticipate that the Australian federal government's productivity round table in August will facilitate this transformation. Source: ABC

21/07/2025

Campaign for End Gaza war: On Monday, Britain's Foreign Minister David Lammy delivered a parliamentary speech in which he described Israel's aid system for Gaza as inhumane. The UK, along with 25 other countries, including Australia, has signed a joint statement calling for an immediate end to Israel's military operations in the Gaza Strip. France, Italy, Japan, Australia, the UK, and other nations have condemned the deaths of over 800 Palestinians seeking aid, denouncing the limited provision of aid and the inhumane killing of civilians. In addition to condemning Israel's actions, Minister Lammy has pledged £7 million in further support for the Palestinian Authority and governance. Source: SBS

21/07/2025

Update about the tragic accident has occurred in Dhaka, where a Bangladesh Air Force training jet crashed into a school and college campus, claiming the lives of at least 19 people, as confirmed by a fire services official. Furthermore, over 50 individuals, including children and adults, are receiving medical treatment for burn injuries at the National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery, as reported by a doctor. Source: ABC

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