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'New low': Zali Steggall weighs in on controversial Sydney Sweeney ad
The MP, who is Australia's most successful alpine skier, has added her thoughts to the criticism surrounding Sweeney's latest ad.

Fears for two thirds of nation as displacement crisis grows in new front of Middle East war
Escalating conflict is threatening key global shipping routes and deepening Yemen's humanitarian crisis.

Swedish election in dead heat as anti-immigration far right loses ground
The right-wing ruling party bloc is virtually tied with the centre-left opposition in Sweden's general election.

Could a Scottish, Welsh and Northern Irish independence pact threaten UK unity?
The leaders of Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland signed a pact that could lead to the breakup of the United Kingdom.

Trump blasts 'horrible' Supreme Court decision after it blocks plan to restrict mail-in ballots
Democrats praised the decision to block the "flagrantly unconstitutional" executive order issued by the US president in March.

Israeli minister calls for Oscar-winning film directors to be stripped of citizenship
Israeli directors Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor received a record-breaking 25-minute ovation at NAZA's premiere.

'I am learning': HYROX athlete apologises and withdraws after viral defecation incident
Australian athlete Joanna Wietrzyk said she "should have made a different choice".

'Enormously confronting': The uncomfortable truth behind the HYROX defecation controversy
An Australian athlete appeared to experience a bowel movement during the international competition, triggering debate.

'Whoever wins, wins': The world is locked in a risky 'winner-takes-all' race
The world's frontier AI companies are sounding the alarm about the race they're leading.

Russia's election winner is all but decided. But this vote still matters to Putin
The polls have opened in Russia's parliamentary elections. Despite a predictable result, it's significant for Vladimir Putin.

Foreign tourists may soon travel across Nepal using immigration app
Nepal is preparing a mobile-based system allowing foreign visitors to travel within the country without routinely carrying their physical passports Tourists will be able to store passport and visa det

Verify before alleging drone attack on Mecca, Iran and Houthis tell Riyadh
Saudi Arabia reportedly foiled a drone attack, fuelling anger and calls for retaliation against the HouthisClashes intensified around the strategic Kahbub mountains, alongside Saudi-led airstrikes in