Australia’s Qantas apologises after claims it sold cancelled flights

Australian Competition and Consumer Commission says airline sold 8,000 flights that had already been cancelled.

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Defending champion Iga Swiatek out of US Open after losing to Ostapenko

The world number one and top seed lost by two sets to one to Latvia's Jelena Ostapenko.

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‘Severe stress’: Myanmar, South China Sea push ASEAN to breaking point

As week of key meetings gets under way, Indonesia's foreign minister tells counterparts the group must prove its worth.

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Russia attacks Ukraine grain port ahead of Putin-Erdogan talks

Blasts reported near Ukraine's Izmail port as Russian and Turkish leaders prepare for talks on Ukrainian grain exports.

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South Africa says no evidence of arms shipment to Russia following inquiry

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa says baseless claim by US ambassador 'tarnished our image'.

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 558

As the war enters its 558th day, these are the main developments.

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Iran’s ambassador to Saudi Arabia to depart for Riyadh

The Iranian embassy reopened in June, and the ambassador is expected to be fully situated there within days.

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What’s at stake in the upcoming Erdogan-Putin meeting?

Monday’s meeting in Sochi comes amid international efforts to patch up the Black Sea Grain Initiative.

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Photos: Huge protests in Niger demand French forces to leave

Coup leaders also ordered the 'expulsion' of France's Ambassador Sylvain Itte, who has shown no sign of leaving.

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Australia to send more police to Solomon Islands, extend mission

Australian mission will help boost security for the upcoming Pacific Games as well as next year's general elections.

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 557

These are the main developments as the Russian invasion of Ukraine enters its 557th day.

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N Korea stages ‘tactical nuclear attack drill’ in warning to enemies

Pyongyang says it carried out a nuclear attack drill with mock atomic warheads attached to two long-range missiles.

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Biden surveys Hurricane Idalia damage in Florida; DeSantis snubs meeting

US president pledges support for Florida after snub by Governor Ron DeSantis, a potential presidential rival.

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Ukraine tycoon Ihor Kolomoisky taken into custody over fraud allegations

Court places billionaire businessman under arrest for two months over fraud and money laundering charges.

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Analysis: Fallout from Israel meeting shows militia power in Libya

The outcome of the meeting between Israel and Libya's foreign ministers is a weakened Libyan PM, and stronger militias.

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After moon landing, India sends new space mission to observe sun

Latest mission by Indian Space Research Organisation will send a probe 1.5 million km to study the sun's outer layers.

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Typhoon Saola makes landfall on China’s coast after slamming Hong Kong

Super Typhoon Saola weakens after making landfall on southern China's Guangdong coast after pummelling Hong Kong.

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 556

As the war enters its 556th day, these are the main developments.

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Russia puts advanced Sarmat nuclear missile system on ‘combat duty’

Russian space agency chief Yuri Borisov says new intercontinental ballistic missile system is now in service: Reports.

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Latest bridge bombing in Ecuador underscores grip of criminal gangs

Officials have framed the string of explosions as backlash to efforts to regain control of Ecuador's embattled prisons.

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Is climate change fuelling Idalia and other hurricanes?

Scientists say climate change has contributed to the intensity of hurricanes, driving higher winds and wetter storms.

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