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Meet the woman who helped unlock the science of the Covid-19 vaccine
New York Times: She was at the vanguard of the race for a vaccine against Covid-19.
Students unharmed after Sydney bus inferno
A school trip took a dramatic turn after a bus caught fire.
Must be karma: Canadian teen wins millions years after generosity as a child
Thirteen years after donating everything she had, she won with her first lotto ticket.
‘No more Antakya’: Turks say the city, and a civilisation, was wiped out
New York Times: Thousands struggle to make sense of cataclysm that has upended lives.
French health authorities ‘turned blind eye’ to paedophile surgeon
Joel Le Scouarnec now faces a new trial on charges he abused 293 victims.
Russia-Ukraine war: Russia prepares tanks and troops for ‘huge invasion’
The attack is expected to coincide with the one-year anniversary of Putin's invasion.
Fresh twist in $100k car giveaway scandal
A Queensland woman had the car she won in a raffle repossessed.
2 children dead after bus crashes into daycare
8 Feb 2023 | A city bus crashed into a daycare centre north of Montreal leaving two children dead and sending six children to the hospital. Video / AP
Quebec father recounts moments after bus hit daycare centre
The man had just parked when he saw the bus barrel through the daycare, killing two.
Syrian orphans from quake taken in by overwhelmed relatives
The tragic predawn quake in Turkey has now claimed over 20,000 lives.
Nicaragua frees 222 opponents of Ortega, sends them to US
The prisoners had been in prison for "exercising their fundamental freedoms" says the US.
Parents at school where boy, 6, shot teacher prepare for legal action
The parents claim other children present during the shooting suffered 'emotional harm'.
N. Korea leader Kim Jong Un shows off daughter, nukes at parade
The previous day Kim and his daughter visited troops as part of Army's 75th anniversary.
Quake death toll passes 20,000 as survivors struggle to stay warm and fed
Grim toll has surpassed 2011 Fukushima quake and tsunami that killed more than 18,400.
Zelenskyy appeals for membership in European Union
Zelenskyy's request for more military aid comes amid fear of a new Russian offensive. Video / AP
Zelenskyy makes emotional appeal for EU membership
Zelenskyy made the appeal at end of short trip outside Ukraine seeking new weaponry.
US says China balloon was for spying, part of huge aerial programme targeting 40 countries
Similar balloons have floated over five continents, the US says.
Why NZ is the best place on the planet to ‘survive the apocalypse’
A recent study on potential global crises has placed us atop an ominous list.
Massive shark caught in Swan River where Perth teen killed
A fisherman has made an incredible catch, pulling a 3m shark out of the Swan River.
Death toll in Turkey, Syria earthquake surpasses 15,000
More bodies were pulled from the rubble of collapsed homes in the stricken zone.
US dismisses ‘utterly false’ report on Nord Stream pipeline bombings
Bombshell report claiming US bombed Nord Stream pipelines blasted as 'utterly false'.
What’s a Japanese mobster to do in retirement? Join a softball team
New York Times: They've done years of hard time. Now they want to stay out of trouble.
Millions suffer cold and grief after catastrophic quake, still awaiting help
New York Times: With thousands dead and many homeless, survivors plead for more aid.
Ohio village residents can return after air deemed safe from derailment
Residents can return after crews burned toxic chemicals following Ohio train derailment.
Chasing Horse ‘grooming’ girls to replace wives
Former Dances With Wolves actor accused of sexually abusing Indigenous girls for decades.
How US sees China spying as major worry
The US claims China has been brazenly spying in far less public ways.
Chinese cams found in Australian government buildings
Chinese-owned surveillance technology has been operational in key government buildings.
Boy loses legs due to killer bug surging in Australia
What started as a runny nose led to a one-year-old boy having his limbs amputated.
Canada: Driver arrested after daycare deaths
A bus drove into a daycare north of Montreal, leaving two children dead and six injured.
Brazilian tourist could face death penalty in Bali
The teen could face the firing squad after allegedly smuggling drugs in her luggage.
6yo boy who shot teacher tried to choke another - lawyer
More details to emerge allege boy swore at staff, tried to whip students with belt.
'Two-faced monster': Chilling Google search of killer dad revealed
Dad who killed wife, children, mum-in-law had twisted search history days before murders.
N. Korea leader brings daughter to visit army on 75th anniversary
Kim lauded the “irresistible might” of his nuclear-armed military.