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OpinionPremiumAstraZeneca CEO warns of bigger threat without a vaccine

AstraZeneca CEO Pascal Soriot says there is another crisis that needs the world’s attention - and this one won’t be solved by a vaccine.

Pascal Soriot

World NewsDocuments solve mystery of Tojo's remains

A Japanese professor says declassified US military documents hold the answer to what happened to the remains of executed wartime Prime Minister Hideki Tojo.

Mari Yamaguchi

World NewsMyanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi goes on trial

Myanmar's ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi has gone on trial in cases against her of illegally possessing walkie-talkie radios and breaking coronavirus protocols.

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Vaccine tragedyCommentsPremiumItaly bans AstraZeneca for under-60s after teen death

Italy has banned the use of the AstraZeneca vaccine for people aged under 60 after the death of an 18-year-old woman.

Royal riftCommentsPremium‘She’s working Harry’: Meghan’s dad lashes out

Meghan Markle’s alienated father has taken aim at Oprah and compared his treatment to worse than an ‘axe murderer’.

David Aidone and Merryn Johns

Run endsVideoIsrael gets new PM as Netanyahu era ends

Israeli lawmakers have narrowly approved a new coalition government, putting an end to Benjamin Netanyahu's 12-year run as prime minister.

Joseph Krauss

VideoPremium‘Worst ever seen’: Covid-19 rules spark global plane rage

Video footage reveals the shocking rise in plane rage as terrifying mid-air incidents show passengers rebelling against flight rules.

Merryn Johns

ShatteringVideoCommentsSoccer star collapses on field in horrible scenes

The football community has been left reeling after Denmark’s Christian Eriksen collapsed during a Euro 2020 game, leaving teammates in tears.

Nic Savage

UpdatedPremiumThomas Markle slams Oprah: ‘She’s playing Harry, Meghan’

Meghan Markle’s alienated father has taken aim at Oprah and compared his treatment to worse than an ‘axe murderer’.

David Aidone, Merryn Johns

Pressure buildsPremiumAustralia unites with UK, US as Indo-Pacific tensions rise

Scott Morrison will support a global early warning system for pandemics and a COVID origin probe as the US unveils plans to counter Chinese dominance.

Geoff Chambers

World NewsUN warns of escalating violence in Myanmar

The UN High Commissioner on Human Rights has warned of a military build-up and worsening violence in Myanmar.

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G7 2021CommentsPremiumPM pledges 20 million doses to global COVID-19 fight

Australian PM Scott Morrison has committed 20 million vaccine doses towards fighting the global pandemic after touching down in the UK for crucial economic and security talks with world leaders.

Lanai Scarr

ExclusivePremiumPM, Biden set ties for rising Sino challenges

Scott Morrison and Joe Biden will focus on deepening military ties and ensuring the US-­Australia defence partnership is fit-for-purpose, at their first face-to-face meeting.

Geoff Chambers

World NewsPhotos show Chinese rover on Mars surface

China's has released photos taken by its Zhurong rover on the Mars surface, including a group portrait of the vehicle and its lander.

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Tensions riseVideoChina slams ‘abusive’ Australia over trade rules

Australia is guilty of ‘abusing state power’ and international trade rules are a protection racket for western powers, China has claimed.

Finn McHugh

Nerve agent attackVideoKremlin accused of Alexei Navalny ‘poisoning’ cover-up

A Siberian hospital has been accused of falsifying the medical records of jailed Russian opposition figure Alexei Navalny to cover up evidence of a poison attack.

AAP

UpdatedPremiumQueen charms leaders as Kate opens up about Lilibet

The Queen was the star attraction at a dinner for world leaders at the G7 Summit as Kate Middleton revealed whether she had met her new niece.

Tiffany Bakker

UpdatedPremiumUK to extend lockdown as Delta variant spikes

Boris Johnson is reportedly set to delay the lifting of restrictions in the UK as the Delta variant surges in the UK while Brazil approves jab for kids 12 and up.

Tiffany Bakker, Megan Palin, Maria Bervanakis

World NewsMyanmar opens new cases against Suu Kyi

Myanmar's junta has opened new corruption cases against ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi, state media says.

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Shocking figuresVideoIndia records world’s highest daily COVID deaths

India has posted the world's highest daily COVID-19 death toll after a state revised its figures.

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‘Very difficult decision’VideoMeat firm paid $US11m Russia-linked hackers in ransomware attack

The world's largest meat processing company says it paid $US11 million ($A14 million) to a Russia-linked hacking group who broke into its computer system late last month.

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Holy smokesVideo'Joints for jabs' vaccine scheme kicks off in the US

Free marijuana is just one of many vaccine incentives being offered in Washington, along with free pints of beer, sports tickets and prize money to lure those who have been hesitant or just lazy.

Gene Johnson

Not done yetPremiumThe meme stocks keeping retail trader frenzy alive

Another batch of names has been added to the meme-stock frenzy as retail traders latched on to their latest favourites in the US overnight.

Matt Turner and Paul Jarvis

‘Green’ miningVideoBitcoin now legal tender in El Salvador

El Salvador became the first country in the world to adopt bitcoin as legal tender after its Congress approved a proposal to embrace the cryptocurrency.

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