National Security law under scrutiny as Jimmy Lai takes the stand

Jimmy Lai, founder of Hong Kong’s ‘Apple Daily,’ testified Wednesday in his national security trial

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COP29 negotiators seek climate finance deal as deadline looms

Vulnerable nations are seeking $1.3 trillion to deal with damage from climate change and to adapt to that change.

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Musk launches SpaceX Starship rocket with Trump at his side

The president-elect travelled to Texas with SpaceX CEO to watch the latest test of the billionaire's Starship rocket.

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Manure, tractors and anger: Farmers in France protest EU-Mercosur deal

French farmers are protesting the European Union-Mercosur trade deal

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Hong Kong jails all 45 pro-democracy activists in largest security case

Academic Benny Tai sentenced to 10 years, while others receive sentences of between four and seven years.

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Trump taps ex-lawmaker and Fox Business host for transportation secretary

US president-elect says former Wisconsin Congressman Sean Duffy will usher in a 'golden age of travel'.

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Israeli strikes hit ‘component’ of Iran’s nuclear programme: Netanyahu

PM says last month's attacks hit Tehran's nuclear capabilities as EU and UK impose more sanctions.

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Trump taps Big Tech critic Brendan Carr to lead communications agency

The Republican has accused major tech platforms of operating a 'censorship cartel'.

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Lebanese Australians reminded of past wars as Israel attacks Lebanon again

Israel's latest military attacks on Lebanon stir up traumatic memories of civil war for Australia's Lebanese community.

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Biden: No reversal of US clean energy advances ahead of Trump presidency

Biden became the first sitting US president to visit the Amazon, where he emphasised fight against climate change.

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What have Trump administration nominees said about Israel and its wars?

While pro-Israel views are common in US politics, Trump's picks signal support for far-right Israeli aspirations.

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How will Donald Trump’s cabinet picks affect his foreign policy?

The US president-elect nominates controversial figures for key posts.

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US, South Korea and Japan slam ‘dangerous’ ties between Russia, North Korea

Leaders from the three countries met on the sidelines of the 2024 APEC summit to voice opposition to North Korea treaty.

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House Speaker Johnson resists calls to make Matt Gaetz ethics report public

The probe, slated to be released Friday, has been left in limbo after Gaetz resigned his role as House representative.

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Protesters storm parliament in Abkhazia

Protesters in the breakaway Georgia region of Abkhazia stormed the parliament building

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India-Canada tensions spill onto students, education consultancies

Diplomatic tensions and stricter immigration policies are hitting education consultants and students in India.

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What does the Republican ‘trifecta’ mean for Trump and his agenda?

Trump will enter White House with Republicans in control of both House and Senate, creating chance for lasting changes.

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Indonesia’s shrinking middle class casts shadow on economic rise

Nearly 10 million Indonesians have fallen out of the middle class since 2019, according to government statistics.

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Trump chooses Robert F Kennedy Jr for Health and Human Services

Vaccine sceptic and member of historic family takes on job of overhauling multiple health departments.

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New Delhi chokes as winter haze thickens

New Delhi’s air quality is getting worse as a thick winter haze blankets the city.

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Despite 30-day Gaza aid ultimatum, US says support for Israel will proceed

US law prohibits military assistance to allies blocking humanitarian aid, but Washington says no assessment on Israel.

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