The Russian scam luring Nepalese men with the promise of a better life, only to drop them on the battlefield in Ukraine (www.abc.net.au)
Former spy for China's secret police reveals operations targeting dissidents in Australia and overseas (www.abc.net.au)
The inner workings of China’s notorious secret police unit and how it hunts down dissidents living overseas – including in Australia – have been exposed by a former spy in a Four Corners investigation, raising tough questions about Australia’s national security....
Australia's transformation into a cashless society has left people like Morgan behind. Here's how they're coping (www.abc.net.au)
Russia's Africa Corps marches in to replace Wagner group in the continent's coup belt (www.abc.net.au)
It may not be on the news radar in the English-speaking world, but the turbulence sweeping parts of Africa is the biggest challenge to French influence on the continent in 60 years....
How a Hindu temple built on the remains of an ancient mosque at Ayodhya could help Narendra Modi win this year's election (www.abc.net.au)
Decades after a sacred mosque was violently demolished by Hindu nationalists, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has unveiled a brand new temple on the site, which has been at the centre of a centuries-long religious rift.
India and Pakistan choked by heavy smog, leaving thousands sick (www.abc.net.au)
Canada faces down 'bullying' from Facebook owner Meta as it pursues Australian-style news content laws (www.abc.net.au)
Chinese Premier Li Qiang to visit Australia today for the first time in seven years (www.abc.net.au)
In short: Chinese Premier Li Qiang is set to land in Australia on Saturday for the first visit by a Chinese premier in seven years....
The rise of financial sovereignty — and why some Australians believe they don't have to pay tax (www.abc.net.au)
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German government rejects protesting farmers' demands for more subsidies (www.abc.net.au)
Thai police are hunting a notorious fugitive in the jungle. 'Wealthy' Pang is daring them to catch him (www.abc.net.au)
A well-known Thai fugitive known as "Wealthy Pang" has been on the run since October, and his TikTok videos taunting the police chasing him have stirred up some serious questions about corruption and misconduct in the country's most powerful institutions.
South Korea crowd crush a year on: What has changed since the Seoul Halloween disaster? - ABC News (www.abc.net.au)
Highly paid Sydney Metro contractors 'replaced' in wake of 'serious' allegations (www.abc.net.au)
Kuwait's ruling emir dies at age 86, three years after assuming power (www.abc.net.au)
The cause of death was not immediately disclosed, but last month he was admitted to hospital. His half-brother is the designated successor.
Trial begins of military lawyer who leaked secret allegations of war crimes (www.abc.net.au)
Tuvalu residents able to resettle in Australia as climate change 'threatens its existence' (www.abc.net.au)
African nations threaten force as Niger protests against coup intervention (www.abc.net.au)
Australia's most gas-dependent state is being forced to phase it out. Why? Will other states follow? (www.abc.net.au)
"It's no longer plentiful, it's no longer cheap and it's also a fossil fuel." Why the Victorian government is pushing people to ditch gas.
Meta subsidiaries ordered to pay $20 million to Australian government over 'misleading' ads for security app (www.abc.net.au)
Living in tents on the beach and surviving on sea water. This is what Gazans go through every day (www.abc.net.au)
CEOs fear climate change and AI threats could doom their companies in 10 years, survey shows (www.abc.net.au)
Julian Assange's lawyer warns his life is 'at risk' if final UK appeal against extradition to US fails (www.abc.net.au)
The reasons why you often come up with your best ideas while on a walk or in the shower (www.abc.net.au)
Cocaine bricks that washed up on NSW beaches this week may have been pushed ashore by king tides and Cyclone Jasper, police say (www.abc.net.au)
Don’t all rush … over 120kg of cocaine packages have washed up on NSW (Australia) beaches over the last few days....
Trial begins of military lawyer who leaked secret allegations of war crimes (www.abc.net.au)