Australia

Australia is set to introduce a world-first social media age ban, blocking anyone under 16 from creating accounts on major platforms starting December 10. The move is being closely watched by global regulators seeking ways to curb social…
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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Sunday that a formal agreement has been finalised for Türkiye to host the COP31 climate summit in 2026, confirming details contained in documents released at COP30 in Brazil. A statement…
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Australia on Monday rejected Turkiye’s proposal to co-host next year’s UN climate summit, deepening a standoff that is overshadowing ongoing COP30 negotiations in Brazil. Both countries are vying to host COP31, and the deadlock is putting…
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Australia will increasingly face extreme climate events — often occurring at the same time — placing heavy pressure on health services, emergency response systems, infrastructure, and key industries, according to a landmark government…
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Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles said Sunday that the United States would be able to use new defense facilities planned in Western Australia to help deliver submarines under the AUKUS nuclear submarine pact. The government on…
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At least two police officers were killed and another injured in a shooting in the small town of Porepunkah, Victoria, on Tuesday, according to multiple reports. The town, located around 300 km east of Melbourne, has a population of roughly…
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Australia sharply rebuked Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday after he branded Anthony Albanese a “weak politician who betrayed Israel.” Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke said Netanyahu’s remarks reflected a leader…
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Australia captured its third consecutive FIBA Asia Cup title on Sunday, edging China 90-89 in a dramatic final at King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah. The Boomers trailed for most of the game, falling behind by as many as 15 points before…
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On the final day of the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 group stage, defending two-time champions Australia and three-time winners Iran secured perfect 3-0 records to book direct berths in the quarterfinals. Australia sealed the top spot in Group A…
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Australia may formally recognize a Palestinian state as soon as Monday, following similar moves by France, Britain, and Canada, the Sydney Morning Herald reported, citing unnamed sources. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese could approve the…
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