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PNG government has formally asked for international help.
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EU chief says Israel must end its offensive in the southern Gaza city of Rafah.
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Israeli airstrike kills 22 in Gaza’s Rafah as displaced people are hit
The Israeli army says it is unaware of anything occurring in the area.
US police threatened to kill man’s dog if he did not falsely confess to killing father
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Fire at a baby care centre in New Delhi kills seven infants
Five newborns survived the blaze and are being treated for smoke inhalation.
Pronouns and tribal affiliations forbidden in US university employee emails
South Dakota University staff told they had ‘5 days to correct the behaviour’.
Nato nations plan ‘drone wall’ to protect from Russian aggression
Allies are working together after migrants were forced across the Russian border.
'Traumatic': Couple pulled alive from rubble of PNG landslide
The landslide barely missed the home of the couple before burying them.
UN estimates more than 670 killed in Papua New Guinea landslide
The death toll has continued to climb since the landslide struck on Friday.
Emergency crews in Papua New Guinea move survivors of massive landslide to safer ground
Its Government is considering whether it needs to officially request more foreign support.
Donald Trump, used to friendly crowds, confronts repeated booing in Washington
It was a rare moment of Trump coming face-to-face with detractors.
Scuffles erupt between police and protesters in Israel demanding return of hostages
Thousands in Tel Aviv demonstrate against Government and demand it brings back hostages.
Rishi Sunak vows to bring back compulsory military service for 18-year-olds
18-year-olds will be expected to serve in armed forces or carry out community service.
Fire breaks out at popular amusement park in India, killing 27
The park is usually packed with families with children.
'Catastrophic': UN court order isolates Israel ally US
The military operation in Rafah faces mounting international condemnation.
Fourth New Caledonia mercy flight brings 57 Kiwis to Auckland
A fourth flight taking New Zealanders out of riot-torn New Caledonia has departed.
Survivors of massive Papua New Guinea landslide desperately seeking help
Survivors of a massive landslide in Papua New Guinea are still waiting for official help.
Three dead after suspected murder-suicide at Perth home
A man has shot two women dead in an apparent murder-suicide in Perth’s west.
Israel ordered to halt Gaza offensive by top UN court
Ruling by judges also calls for immediate increase of humanitarian aid to the region.
Friend accidentally kills man by pushing him off UK golf driving range bay
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Egypt agrees to send aid trucks through Israeli crossing to Gaza
But it is unclear if aid will be able to enter the territory as fighting rages in Rafah.
Exodus of Tory MPs under Rishi Sunak breaks 1997 record
Dozens of Conservatives step down after UK Prime Minister’s snap election decision.
Fears more than 100 dead in Papua New Guinea landslide
Videos show residents pulling out bodies buried under rocks and trees.
'The entire village has gone': More than 100 believed dead in Papua New Guinea landslide
Video shows locals pulling out buried bodies.
American Airlines retreats after blaming child for not seeing toilet camera
A former flight attendant is accused of luring girls to use the lavatory.