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ShatteringVideoCommentsSoccer star collapses on field in horrible scenes

The football community has been left reeling after Denmark’s Christian Eriksen collapsed during a Euro 2020 game, leaving teammates in tears.

Nic Savage

Pressure buildsPremiumAustralia unites with UK, US as Indo-Pacific tensions rise

Scott Morrison will support a global early warning system for pandemics and a COVID origin probe as the US unveils plans to counter Chinese dominance.

Geoff Chambers

World NewsUN warns of escalating violence in Myanmar

The UN High Commissioner on Human Rights has warned of a military build-up and worsening violence in Myanmar.

AAP

G7 2021CommentsPremiumPM pledges 20 million doses to global COVID-19 fight

Australian PM Scott Morrison has committed 20 million vaccine doses towards fighting the global pandemic after touching down in the UK for crucial economic and security talks with world leaders.

Lanai Scarr

ExclusivePremiumPM, Biden set ties for rising Sino challenges

Scott Morrison and Joe Biden will focus on deepening military ties and ensuring the US-­Australia defence partnership is fit-for-purpose, at their first face-to-face meeting.

Geoff Chambers

World NewsPhotos show Chinese rover on Mars surface

China's has released photos taken by its Zhurong rover on the Mars surface, including a group portrait of the vehicle and its lander.

AAP

Tensions riseVideoChina slams ‘abusive’ Australia over trade rules

Australia is guilty of ‘abusing state power’ and international trade rules are a protection racket for western powers, China has claimed.

Finn McHugh

Nerve agent attackVideoKremlin accused of Alexei Navalny ‘poisoning’ cover-up

A Siberian hospital has been accused of falsifying the medical records of jailed Russian opposition figure Alexei Navalny to cover up evidence of a poison attack.

AAP

UpdatedPremiumQueen charms leaders as Kate opens up about Lilibet

The Queen was the star attraction at a dinner for world leaders at the G7 Summit as Kate Middleton revealed whether she had met her new niece.

Tiffany Bakker

UpdatedPremiumUK to extend lockdown as Delta variant spikes

Boris Johnson is reportedly set to delay the lifting of restrictions in the UK as the Delta variant surges in the UK while Brazil approves jab for kids 12 and up.

Tiffany Bakker, Megan Palin, Maria Bervanakis

World NewsMyanmar opens new cases against Suu Kyi

Myanmar's junta has opened new corruption cases against ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi, state media says.

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Shocking figuresVideoIndia records world’s highest daily COVID deaths

India has posted the world's highest daily COVID-19 death toll after a state revised its figures.

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‘Very difficult decision’VideoMeat firm paid $US11m Russia-linked hackers in ransomware attack

The world's largest meat processing company says it paid $US11 million ($A14 million) to a Russia-linked hacking group who broke into its computer system late last month.

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Holy smokesVideo'Joints for jabs' vaccine scheme kicks off in the US

Free marijuana is just one of many vaccine incentives being offered in Washington, along with free pints of beer, sports tickets and prize money to lure those who have been hesitant or just lazy.

Gene Johnson

Not done yetPremiumThe meme stocks keeping retail trader frenzy alive

Another batch of names has been added to the meme-stock frenzy as retail traders latched on to their latest favourites in the US overnight.

Matt Turner and Paul Jarvis

‘Green’ miningVideoBitcoin now legal tender in El Salvador

El Salvador became the first country in the world to adopt bitcoin as legal tender after its Congress approved a proposal to embrace the cryptocurrency.

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CrimePremiumTwo Aussies arrested, five ‘on the run’ in global sting

The US is “working” to extradite all 17 suspects – including seven Australians – and 10 foreign nationals as part of a global bust on organised crime, but most remain at large.

Megan Palin

UpdatedPremiumGlobal AN0M sting photos reveal huge weapons, drugs bounty

Law enforcement agencies have struck hard at crime syndicates around the world, with over 800 arrests already. And Europe’s crime fighting agency has a warning for the others.

Andrew Koubaridis

World NewsNASA Juno craft buzzes Jupiter's mega moon

NASA's Juno spacecraft has provided the first close-ups of Jupiter's largest moon Ganymede in 20 years.

Marcia Dunn

CrimePremium‘Massive take-down’: FBI reveals more arrests in Aussie-led sting

The FBI has revealed more arrests have been made as part of Operation Ironside – the Australian-US crackdown on organised crime.

Megan Palin

Operation IronsidePremiumWA bikies caught up in global police sting

A criminal lawyer and numerous bikie associates were among nine men charged in WA as part of the culmination of the largest police sting in Australian history.

Daryna Zadvirna, Ellen Whinett & Phil Hickey

World NewsMyanmar junta defends response to crisis

Myanmar's junta is sticking to its plan for restoring democracy, its foreign minister says, as the region expresses disappointment at it's "very slow" progress.

AAP

Corporate initiativePremiumStep up to make global tax plan work: Chaney

Prominent WA board director Michael Chaney says all companies must pull their weight if a new global agreement designed to stop tech giants avoiding tax is to be effective.

Kate Purnell & Sean Smith

WORLD REACTSVideoPremiumRoyal family reacts to Meghan baby news

Messages of congratulations are starting to pour in from the royal family and celebrities after Meghan Markle gave birth to a girl.

Maria Bervanakis, Merryn Johns