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Australian novelist Craig Silvey charged with child exploitation offences

January 13, 2026 - 1:19am
Silvey, best known for his novel Jasper Jones, was arrested after police raided his Perth home.
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Rubbish landslide death toll in Philippines rises to 11

January 12, 2026 - 11:03pm
The landslide occurred at the Binaliw landfill while more than 100 workers were on site.
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Pioneering gay footballer Josh Cavallo accuses former club of homophobia

January 12, 2026 - 10:24pm
Adelaide United says it "categorically rejects" Cavallo's claims he was sidelined because of his sexuality.
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Death toll in Philippines landfill collapse rises to 11

January 12, 2026 - 8:57pm
Hopes of finding survivors have dimmed as more than 20 people remain missing in the debris.
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How Australian festival imploded after axing Palestinian author

January 12, 2026 - 8:14pm
Some 180 writers, including former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, have withdrawn from the event.
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The Indian superstar taking a shot at political greatness

January 12, 2026 - 7:51pm
Vijay draws Gen Z crowds and fan devotion, but analysts question whether movie stardom can convert into votes.
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Landmark Rohingya genocide case against Myanmar heard at top UN court

January 12, 2026 - 12:35pm
The Gambia accuses Myanmar's leadership of carrying out "brutal and vicious violations" against the Muslim minority group.
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Landmark Rohingya genocide case against Myanmar heard at top UN court

January 12, 2026 - 12:35pm
The Gambia accuses Myanmar's leadership of carrying out "brutal and vicious violations" against the Muslim minority group.
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Are You Dead?: The viral Chinese app for young people living alone

January 12, 2026 - 4:55am
A new bleak-sounding app has been downloaded in droves by many youth who live by themselves - and fear dying alone.
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Are You Dead?: The viral Chinese app for young people living alone

January 12, 2026 - 4:55am
A new bleak-sounding app has been downloaded in droves by many youth who live by themselves - and fear dying alone.
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Ai, Japanese chimpanzee who counted and painted, dies at 49

January 12, 2026 - 3:54am
Ai's cognitive abilities had been studied extensively since she was brought to a Japanese institute in 1977.
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Ai, Japanese chimpanzee who counted and painted, dies at 49

January 12, 2026 - 3:54am
Ai's cognitive abilities had been studied extensively since she was brought to a Japanese institute in 1977.
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India and US 'actively engaged' in trade negotiations, says new ambassador

January 12, 2026 - 3:39am
Sergio Gor tells reporters in Delhi "real friends can disagree but will always resolve differences".
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India and US 'actively engaged' in trade negotiations, says new ambassador

January 12, 2026 - 2:42am
Sergio Gor tells reporters in Delhi "real friends can disagree but will always resolve differences".
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Malaysia and Indonesia block Musk's Grok over explicit deepfakes

January 12, 2026 - 12:21am
Sexualised images of real people generated by Grok have circulated on X in recent weeks.
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Malaysia and Indonesia block Musk's Grok over explicit deepfakes

January 12, 2026 - 12:21am
Sexualised images of real people generated by Grok have circulated on X in recent weeks.
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KPop Demon Hunters wins Golden Globes for best animated film

January 11, 2026 - 11:22pm
The film's breakout anthem Golden was also named best original song at the awards on Sunday.
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KPop Demon Hunters wins Golden Globes for best animated film

January 11, 2026 - 11:22pm
The film's breakout anthem Golden was also named best original song at the awards on Sunday.
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Meta blocks 550,000 accounts under Australia's social media ban

January 11, 2026 - 7:45pm
The new law, which came into effect in December, is aimed at protecting children from online harm.
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Meta blocks 550,000 accounts under Australia's social media ban

January 11, 2026 - 7:45pm
The new law, which came into effect in December, is aimed at protecting children from online harm.
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