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AUSTRALIA is helping grow rugby league across the Pacific, committing $250 million over 10 years to the Pacific Rugby League Partnership. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese yesterday joined Prime Minister James Marape and leaders from Samoa and Tonga in Brisbane to launch the new partnership, which aims to strengthen the link between sport and opportunities in education, leadership and employment. The leaders were joined by the Chairman of the Australian Rugby League

PRIME Minister of Australia, Anthony Albanese, and Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea, James Marape, have yesterday announced the entry into force of the Pukpuk Treaty. Australia and Papua New Guinea are now formally allies. This is Papua New Guinea’s first alliance with any country, and Australia’s first in more than 70 years. The Pukpuk Treaty is underpinned by a mutual defence commitment, recognising that an armed attack on either country is a threat to both nations, and t

Born on July 10, 1925, Dr Mahathir Mohamad served as Malaysia’s fourth prime minister from 1981 to 2003 before returning as the country’s seventh prime minister from 2018 to 2020. ST PHOTO: GAVIN FOO Published Jul 10, 2026, 12:55 PM Updated Jul 10, 2026, 03:08 PM PETALING JAYA – Former Malaysian prime minister Mahathir Mohamad has marked his 101st birthday by relaunching his official website, thechedet.com, with a refreshed design and updated content. The revamped website ser

El Nino warms surface temperatures in the central and eastern equatorial Pacific Ocean, pushing warmer overall global temperatures .PHOTO: AFP Published Jul 10, 2026, 08:35 AM Updated Jul 10, 2026, 08:35 AM WASHINGTON - The El Nino weather pattern picked up strength over the past month and is highly likely to “rank among the largest” ever recorded when it peaks between October and December, US forecasters said on July 9. El Nino warms surface temperatures in the central and e

Lindsey Graham (left) with Donald Trump during a campaign rally for Graham’s reelection in February 2020. PHOTO: EPA Published Sun, Jul 12, 2026 · 04:02 PM [WASHINGTON] US Senator Lindsey Graham, a key Republican who went from a vocal critic of Donald Trump to one of his most loyal allies on Capitol Hill after Trump became president, has died at age 71. The South Carolina lawmaker died after a “brief and sudden illness”, his office posted on X early on Sunday (Jul 12). NBC Ne

Planes at Dubai International Airport. Major Gulf carriers including Emirates, Etihad Airways, flydubai and Air Arabia remain relatively resilient thanks to proximity to refining hubs and stronger logistics networks.. Photo: File photo PUBLISHED: Mon 13 Jul 2026, 5:59 AM By: Hind Aldah Airlines in the Gulf are once more becoming the popular option for travellers between Asia and Europe, following a full resumption of flight operations across the region, travel agents say. As

By AFP Published Jul 6, 2026 10:34 am KST Norway's Erling Haaland celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates in their match with Brazil at the New York New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey, July 5. Reuters-Yonhap EAST RUTHERFORD, United States — Erling Haaland scored two late goals to send Norway through to a first World Cup quarter-final with a stunning 2-1 win over Brazil that condemned the five-time champions to their earliest exit since 1990. Norway goa

Outgoing Colombian President Gustavo Petro speaks after casting his vote during the presidential election in Bogota on May 31. PHOTO: AFP BOGOTA - Outgoing Colombian President Gustavo Petro said on July 5 he plans to give a public farewell on July 20, as he called for mass protests and the continuation of social reforms. “I invite you this July 20th to accompany the public movement, and after their parade, to hear my farewell as the head of state of Colombia,” Petro said in a

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has called for the construction of two warships of the class every year over the next five years and outlined plans for larger 10,000-ton warships. PHOTO: REUTERS SEOUL – North Korean leader Kim Jong Un observed the test firing of a strategic cruise missile and evaluations of anti-ship, anti-submarine and air defence systems ab

Jewellery created by French glassmaker Rene Lalique at the Lalique museum in Wingen-sur-Moder, France, in 2011. PHOTO: AFP STRASBOURG, France - Burglars stole millions of euros’ worth of jewellery from the museum of French luxury glassmaker Lalique in a daring early-morning raid on July 5, just months after a stunning gem heist at the Louvre in Paris. A gang of masked thieves broke into the museum in Wingen-sur-Moder in north-eastern France at around 5.30am local time, forcin

Sara Duterte, daughter of former president Rodrigo Duterte, denies wrongdoing and insists the impeachment is politically motivated. PHOTO: REUTERS MANILA – The impeachment trial of Philippine Vice-President Sara Duterte, which began on July 6, is set to frame the Philippines’ 2028 presidential race and deepen a schism between two storied political dynasties that has plunged the Senate into turmoil. The outcome will not only determine whether Duterte can run for the presidency

By Mackenzie Heard Emily Shepherd arrived at the hospital emergency department on Monday night to find that only one resuscitation bay was available. (Facebook: ANMF) The Launceston General Hospital's (LGH) emergency department was overflowing with more than 70 patients on Monday night, according to Tasmania's nurses' union. Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF) Tasmanian branch secretary Emily Shepherd said the department was at "breaking point", with more than

By Ned Hammond Jai Arrow has married partner Berina Colakovic in a small ceremony in Sydney. (Supplied: Instagram) Former South Sydney Rabbitohs and Queensland State of Origin player Jai Arrow has married his partner Berina Colakovic, months after revealing his motor neurone disease (MND) diagnosis. Arrow and Ms Colakovic held a small ceremony in Sydney, sharing images on social media. The pair got engaged in Italy in 2024. In a social media post, Ms Colakovic thanked family

Cameron Mee NRL Reporter Timestamp Tue 7 Jul 2026, 06:01 AM NSW legend Geoff Toovey has urged Blues halfback Nathan Cleary to take the line on as he prepares for a legacy-defining State of Origin decider at Suncorp Stadium. Cleary has been plagued by criticism of his performances in the Origin arena throughout his career and enters Wednesday’s match with an 0-3 record in deciders and a 9-10 overall winning record in the interstate contest. The halfback starred in a historic c

Colleen Edwards NRL Reporter Timestamp Mon 6 Jul 2026, 03:31 PM Former Maroons hard man Nate Myles has praised the persistence and perseverance of Queensland prop Tom Flegler, whose return to the Origin arena was something unthinkable only two years ago. After suffering nerve damage in his shoulder in Round 5 of 2024, the Dolphins prop sat out the entire 2025 season, with mystery surrounding the full extent of the injury, let alone a return to play date. However, he kept beli

By Phoebe Hosier in Washington DC Sandra Thompson, whose son Clint was killed in the Bali bombings, fears the trial will never happen after years of delays. (ABC News: Nicola Ceccato) US military prosecutors have revealed details of their case against the man accused of planning the 2002 Bali bombings, telling affected Australians his trial could finally begin next year. But some victims' relatives and human rights advocates doubt the trial will ever proceed after years of se

Manuel Adorni has been accused of illicit enrichment due to expenses that do not appear to match his income. PHOTO: REUTERS Argentine Cabinet chief, Manuel Adorni, resigned on June 27 following a scandal that led to investigations into his spending in recent years. Adorni, who was appointed Cabinet chief in November 2025, is a close confidant of President Javier Milei, who initially named him as his spokesman shortly after taking office in late 2023. “For

A girl uses her mobile phone in Sydney, Australia, November 22, 2025. REUTERS/Hollie Adams By Samuel McKeith SYDNEY, June 27 (Reuters) - Australia said on Saturday it would double the maximum penalty it can impose on tech firms that fail to uphold a ground-breaking social media ban for children, as evidence mounts that the ban has had little effect on teen use. The government will ‌also strengthen the information-gathering powers of its internet regulator, the eSafety Commiss

The body of Natalia Villalba, 36, was found bound in a suitcase and left under a running shower at her apartment in Bogota A British stalker has been arrested on suspicion of murdering a Colombian model and stuffing her body inside a suitcase. Matthew Ashley Foster-Smith, 46, from Bournemouth, was arrested by police in connection with the death of Natalia Villalba, 36, whose body was found in the bathroom of an apartment in Bogotá on Monday. Dorset Police assisted with the in

Shadow education minister Julian Leeser has given a dire warning about the future of Australia’s youth due to the Albanese government’s “fumbled” attempt to curtail social media use. Shadow education minister Julian Leeser has given a dire warning about the future of Australia’s youth due to the Albanese government’s “fumbled” attempt to curtail social media use. It comes after the Albanese government on Saturday evening announced it would raise the maximum penalty for breach