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Prayers and tears mark 20 years since Boxing Day tsunami that claimed 230,000 lives

People gathered at one of several mass graves in Banda Aceh for the anniversary. (AP Photo: Reza Saifullah)In short:People have gathered in prayer and...

Pakistani air strikes on Afghanistan kill 46 people, Taliban official says

In short:Afghanistan's Taliban government says a deadly aerial attack by Pakistani military on its Paktika province killed at least 46 people.The Taliban condemned the...
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ICC Champions Trophy compromise with India to play games in Dubai instead of Pakistan

Pakistan, and the rest of the ICC full members, bowed down to India's demands. (Getty Images: Robert Cianflone)In short:Australia...

Joel Embiid thrown out of NBA game for contact with female official

Joel Embiid, right, was aggressive towards referee Jenna Schroeder, left. (AP Photo: Matt Slocum)In short:Joel Embiid was ejected from...

Joe Biden directs White House to continue Ukraine weapons delivery after Russian Christmas strikes

In short:Outgoing US President Joe Biden has directed the country's Department of Defense to continue delivering weapons to Ukraine.The...

Body found in wheel well of United Airlines flight from Chicago to Maui

An investigation has been launched into the discovery of a dead body in the wheel well of a United...

Former forensic investigator runs 1,400km to support Boxing Day tsunami victims

Peter Baines was joined on the initial leg with kids from a Hands Across the Water orphanage. (Supplied: Hands...

King Charles’ Christmas Day message thanks healthcare staff after year of cancer treatment

In short:King Charles III has delivered his third annual Christmas Day message, in a pre-recorded broadcast from the chapel...