US: Trump appeals Maine verdict disqualifying him from ballot under insurrection clause

Former US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (local time) appealed a ruling by Maine’s Secretary of State Shenna Bellows that barred him from the state ballot under…

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Japan earthquakes: Death count rises to 64 as survivors face freezing rain, possible landslides

The death count in Japan rose to 64 on Wednesday after at least 155 earthquakes rocked the country on New Year’s Day as rescue workers continued to search…

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US: Mysterious deaths of wealthy Indian-origin family in Massachusetts ruled as murder-suicide

The deaths of a wealthy Indian-origin couple and their teenage daughter, who were found dead in their sprawling $5 million mansion in Massachusetts in the US last…

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Japan jet crash: Why escape from plane inferno succeeded

Experts credit the crew’s training and passengers’ compliance with safety protocols.

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Japan Airlines plane crash: How did officials pull off miraculous escape of 379 passengers?

One day after over 150 earthquakes struck Japan, the country witnessed another tragedy when a Japan Airlines (JAL) passenger plane and a coast guard aircraft collided on…

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Inflation, interest rates, housing: What could happen to Australia’s cost of living in 2024

In 2023, many Australians grappled with financial challenges. Will they continue in the new year?

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Hezbollah warns retaliation after Israeli strike kills senior Hamas leader as war threatens to escalate

Reacting to senior Hamas leader Saleh al-Arouri’s death in an Israeli strike in Beirut, the Lebanon-based militant group Hezbollah warned on Tuesday that the “crime would not…

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Jenni Hermoso has testified about Luis Rubiales’ World Cup kiss. Here’s what happened

The Spanish footballer has testified in a sexual assault case against the country’s former football boss after he kissed her on the lips at the 2023 FIFA…

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Claudine Gay resigns as Harvard University president

The university’s top official resigns amid allegations of plagiarism and criticism over her comments on antisemitism.

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Trump challenges his ‘arbitrary’ removal from Maine’s ballot

The court filing accuses Maine’s top electoral official of being a “biased decision maker”.

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Pakistan: Hindu candidate Saveera Parkash vows to build better ties with India ahead of general elections

Ahead of the high-drama general elections of Pakistan on February 8, Dr Saveera Parkash, the first Hindu candidate to contest on a Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) ticket…

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Biosecurity alert issued after poisonous Asian toad species found in Melbourne

Authorities are trying to figure out how the poisonous toad came to be in Melbourne. The species is abundant in southeast Asia, including in Bali, Thailand and…

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Ukraine war: Blasts reported in Russian city Belgorod and occupied Crimea

Russian officials say Belgorod, where 25 people were killed on Saturday, came under a new attack.

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Harvard President Claudine Gay resigns over plagiarism allegations, antisemitism backlash

Claudine Gay, the first Black president of Harvard University, resigned on Tuesday over plagiarism allegations and criticism over her testimony at a congressional hearing on antisemitism. Gay…

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Conservatives See Harvard President Claudine Gay’s Resignation as a Victory

Amid plagiarism allegations and a backlash to campus antisemitism, Claudine Gay became an avatar for broader criticisms of academia.Amid plagiarism allegations and a backlash to campus antisemitism,…

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Rafael Nadal reflects on ‘amazing’ comeback ahead of Australian Open

The 22-time Grand Slam champion has returned to tennis after almost a year away from the game due to injury.

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