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Nauru severs diplomatic ties with Taiwan
The small Pacific nation of Nauru has severed diplomatic ties with Taiwan following its recent presidential elections.
The Nauru government will seek resumption of diplomatic relations with China… Audio
Taiwan loses first ally post-election as Nauru goes over to China
Nauru's government says it will sever diplomatic relations with Taiwan and recognise China, marking Taipei's first diplomatic ally to switch to Beijing following a presidential election.
Pope defends same-sex blessings declaration, says it is misunderstood
Pope Francis has suggested those in the Catholic Church who have resisted the declaration have jumped to "ugly conclusions" because they do not understand it.
AI to hit 40% of jobs and worsen inequality, IMF says
Policymakers should address the "troubling trend", the organisation's managing director Kristalina Georgieva says.
Marble Bar locals lap up the heat with 26 days straight of over 43C
A remote town in northern Western Australia billed as "Australia's hottest town" has just sweltered its way through almost a month of temperatures above 43 degrees Celsius.
Iowa caucuses: Republican rivals make last-ditch bids to cut Trump's lead
Donald Trump and his Republican rivals are making last-ditch pitches to win support in Iowa, hours before voters in the state will kick-off the 2024 race for the White House.
World leaders congratulate Taiwan's new president
International leaders have been congratulating Taiwan's newly elected president, William Lai, on his victory at the weekend.
The US Secretary of State Antony Blinken praised Taiwan's robust… Audio
Taiwan elects pro-democracy president
Taiwanese voters have chosen William Lai as their president in an historic election.
The Democratic Progressive Party has governed Taiwan for eight years and secured and unprecedented third term.
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King Frederik takes the Danish throne
King Frederik has officially ascended to the throne in Denmark, with tens of thousands of people turning out for the occasion in Copenhagen overnight.
The Danish Prime Minister, Mette Fredriksen… Audio
Lava engulfs homes in Iceland following eruption
A volcano has erupted in Iceland, near the south-west town of Grindavik, with lava flowing into the town causing at least one home to go up in flames.
Footage shows fountains of molten rock spewing… Audio
Kremlin calls crime writer a 'foreign agent'
The Russian author's books have been banned since his criticism of president Putin and the war in Ukraine.
Denmark awaits new king, as Queen Margrethe to bow out
Thousands of Danes are expected to gather in Copenhagen as the monarch passes the throne to her first-born son, Crown Prince Frederik.
South Africa accuses Israel of genocide in Gaza
South Africa has accused Israel of carrying out genocide in Gaza at the International Court of Justice overight. Lawyers for the South African government presented their case at the United Nation's… Audio
Swedish alarm after defence chiefs' war warning
A warning to Swedes from two top defence officials to prepare for war has prompted concern and accusations of alarmism.
Christie drops out of Republican White House race
The Republican, who lagged in the opinion polls, suspends his campaign with a parting shot at Donald Trump.
Jeffrey Epstein: Fifth and final batch of documents released
The documents have been released as part of a lawsuit brought by sex-trafficking victim Virginia Giuffre.
Despair in Gaza as fighting intensifies
Israeli strikes in Gaza have intensified despite a pledge by Israel that it would shift to a more targeted campaign.
Suspicions Sydney's 'Gus the Groper' is still alive
A Sydney diver is pouring cold water on rumours a famous fish allegedly shot by a New Zealand-based spearfisher may still be alive.
The man was caught posing with a dead fish that greatly resembled… Audio
Antony Blinken meets with Mahmoud Abbas
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says all the leaders he has met with in the Middle East want to avoid a wider regional war.
But Arab leaders say resolution of the Israel/Gaza conflict must… Audio
Looting in Papua New Guinea's capital, Port Moresby
Parts of Papua New Guinea's capital, Port Moresby, have been set on fire and looted after members of the police and military went on strike.
About 200 Papua New Guinea police and military personnel… Audio
