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Australia says Islamic State-linked citizens in Syria camp plan to return home
6+ hour, 2+ min ago (332+ words) Australia said on Wednesday that 13 members of Australian families in Syria linked to "the extremist group Islamic State plan to travel home, but will receive no government assistance. Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke said there were "very serious limits" on…...
Australia and Japan face similar dilemma: How to be indispensable to U. S. without relying on it
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (1457+ words) Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's visit to Australia this week comes against a turbulent geopolitical backdrop. The war launched by the United States and Israel against Iran " and the subsequent closure of the Strait of Hormuz " have put energy issues…...
Australia's 'most beautiful' street fed up with viral fame
3+ day, 14+ hour ago (575+ words) Viral posts of an Australian street dubbed the country's "most beautiful" have enticed coachloads of visitors to a picturesque seaside town -- and locals have had enough of it. But recent posts on Instagram, Tik Tok and as far afield as…...
Decorated Australian soldier arrested for alleged war crimes in Afghanistan
4+ week, 1+ day ago (1053+ words) One of Australia's most-decorated soldiers was arrested Tuesday for allegedly murdering unarmed prisoners while serving in Afghanistan, police and local media said following a sweeping war crimes probe. The Australian Federal Police said they arrested a 47-year-old former Australian soldier,…...
Meta, Snapchat, Tik Tok and You Tube aren't fully complying with child account ban, Australia says
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (695+ words) Australia's online safety watchdog said Tuesday it was considering court against Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Tik Tok and You Tube alleging they are not doing enough to keep Australian children younger than 16 off their platforms. Experts say the Australian courts could…...
Man dies from knife wound after being found outside home
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (129+ words) A 67-year-old man died from a knife wound to his neck after he was found unconscious outside his home in Niihama, Ehime Prefecture, on Tuesday. According to police, a neighbor found Makio Hoshida lying on the ground outside the entrance…...
Djokovic battles back to win Indian Wells opener
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (592+ words) Five-time champion Novak Djokovic rallied from a set down to beat 57th-ranked Kamil Majchrzak 4-6, 6-1, 6-2 and reach the third round of the Indian Wells ATP Masters 1000 on Saturday. The 38-year-old Serb superstar was back on court for the first time since…...