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Operation of Australia’s Largest Coal Power Station Extended to 2029
Origin Energy has extended the deadline for the closure of the Eraring power station. It was originally slated to shut down in 2025.
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China Reports 5 Percent GDP Growth, Prompting Accusations of Data Manipulation
The on-target figure has fueled skepticism among economists who cite political incentives and weaker underlying conditions.
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Heavy Rain, Excess Sewage Blamed for Sydney Shark Attack Spate
A swathe of Sydney’s beaches have been closed after four suspected shark attacks in little more than 24 hours have left two people in critical conditions.
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Show Us the Money: Top Tennis Players Want More Share of the Spoils
Australian Open players are calling on organisers to increase the prize pool from its current $111.5 million, arguing it would help the sport grow.
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Which Australian Region Is Absorbing the Most Local Migrants?
Australian city slickers continue to vote with their feet and are moving to the country for a quieter and more affordable lifestyle.
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China’s Official Birth Rate Falls to Lowest in Decades
Despite incentives, young Chinese—who grapple with high urban living costs and job uncertainty amid an economic slowdown—are reluctant to start families.
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Japan–Philippines Defense Pacts Critical to Stifling China Threat: Analysts
Rapid joint responses will significantly raise the costs of invading Taiwan, one expert says.
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Day in Photos: Forest Fires in Chile, Opening of Davos Forum, and Train Crash in Spain
A glimpse into the world through the lens of photography.
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Trump Says Denmark Failed to Deal With Russia Threat in Greenland
The U.S. president said the United States will handle Russia as his Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent accuses European nations of projecting ‘weakness.’
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US Changes Travel Advisory for Jamaica Following Devastating Hurricane
The agency reduced its advisory for Jamaica from Level 3 to Level 2.
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Italian Fashion Designer Valentino Garavani Dies at 93
Valentino Garavani’s death follows his 50-year influence on haute couture among celebrities and royalty.
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British PM Says ‘No Options off the Table’ as Calls Grow to Ban Social Media for Under-16s
Lawmakers cited members of the public saying children’s mental health and ability to focus on learning were being negatively impacted by social media use.
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Operation of Australia’s Largest Coal Power Station Extended to 2029
Origin Energy has extended the deadline for the closure of the Eraring power station. It was originally slated to shut down in 2025.
|
China Reports 5 Percent GDP Growth, Prompting Accusations of Data Manipulation
The on-target figure has fueled skepticism among economists who cite political incentives and weaker underlying conditions.
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Heavy Rain, Excess Sewage Blamed for Sydney Shark Attack Spate
A swathe of Sydney’s beaches have been closed after four suspected shark attacks in little more than 24 hours have left two people in critical conditions.
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Show Us the Money: Top Tennis Players Want More Share of the Spoils
Australian Open players are calling on organisers to increase the prize pool from its current $111.5 million, arguing it would help the sport grow.
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Which Australian Region Is Absorbing the Most Local Migrants?
Australian city slickers continue to vote with their feet and are moving to the country for a quieter and more affordable lifestyle.
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China’s Official Birth Rate Falls to Lowest in Decades
Despite incentives, young Chinese—who grapple with high urban living costs and job uncertainty amid an economic slowdown—are reluctant to start families.
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Japan–Philippines Defense Pacts Critical to Stifling China Threat: Analysts
Rapid joint responses will significantly raise the costs of invading Taiwan, one expert says.
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Day in Photos: Forest Fires in Chile, Opening of Davos Forum, and Train Crash in Spain
A glimpse into the world through the lens of photography.
|
Trump Says Denmark Failed to Deal With Russia Threat in Greenland
The U.S. president said the United States will handle Russia as his Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent accuses European nations of projecting ‘weakness.’
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US Changes Travel Advisory for Jamaica Following Devastating Hurricane
The agency reduced its advisory for Jamaica from Level 3 to Level 2.
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Italian Fashion Designer Valentino Garavani Dies at 93
Valentino Garavani’s death follows his 50-year influence on haute couture among celebrities and royalty.
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British PM Says ‘No Options off the Table’ as Calls Grow to Ban Social Media for Under-16s
Lawmakers cited members of the public saying children’s mental health and ability to focus on learning were being negatively impacted by social media use.
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