As Putin reaches 25 years in power, has he ‘taken care of Russia’?
Over a quarter of a century in power we've seen many different Putins, says the BBC's Russia editor.
As Putin reaches 25 years in power, has he ‘taken care of Russia’?
Over a quarter of a century in power we've seen many different Putins, says the BBC's Russia editor.
Pilot dies but passenger survives light plane crash in northern NSW
Sixty-year-old pilot dies but surviving passenger stable in hospital
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A man has died and another has been airlifted to hospital with serious injuries after their light plane crashed.
Emergency crews, including several ambulances and a rescue helicopter, were called to Palmers Island, about 8km west of Yamba, in the NSW northern rivers on Sunday following reports of a crash.
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Continue reading...Putin apologises over Azerbaijan plane crash, without saying Russia at fault
Russia's leader apologises over the downing of an Azerbaijani plane in Russian airspace - without directly taking blame.
Chad votes in first parliamentary election in over a decade: What to know
The Central African nation delayed elections citing financial challenges and the COVID pandemic.
Georgia’s outgoing president refuses to quit as successor sworn in
Former head of state Salome Zourabichvili agreed to leave the presidential residence, but vowed to fight on.
Toddler nearly runs off cliff at Hawaii volcano
The little boy wandered off from his family and "ran straight toward the 400ft cliff edge" of the Kilauea volcano.
Toddler nearly runs off cliff at Hawaii volcano
The little boy wandered off from his family and "ran straight toward the 400ft cliff edge" of the Kilauea volcano.
UK and EU look to 2025 for reset, but with little room for trade-offs
Sir Keir Starmer is invited to an EU summit in February - the first of its type since the Brexit negotiations.
UK and EU look to 2025 for reset, but with little room for trade-offs
Sir Keir Starmer is invited to an EU summit in February - the first of its type since the Brexit negotiations.
A year of extreme weather that challenged billions
Climate change caused 41 additional days of dangerous heat and extreme weather, say scientists.
Growth of women in power grinds to near-halt in a mega-election year
Out of 46 countries where elections were held, nearly two-thirds saw numbers of women elected fall - BBC finds.
How feminism, not Bollywood, drew global audiences to Indian cinema in 2024
Women-led Indian films have made a splash across the world this year, including at major festivals.
Lost city found by accident and rhino IVF breakthrough: 2024’s scientific wins
Moments to celebrate included a solar eclipse seen by millions and a lost city discovered by accident.
Rebel Wilson weds Ramona Agruma in Sydney – and this time it’s for real
The actor announced on social media that the ‘legal wedding’ was officiated by her sister
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Rebel Wilson has married wife, Ramona Agruma, for the second time in Sydney and this time it was legal.
Wilson, the Australian actor and director, revealed the “legal wedding” was officiated by her sister on Sunday via Instagram, in a post accompanied by photos of the couple standing in front of the Sydney Opera House with the Harbour Bridge in the background.
Continue reading...At least 176 killed in S Korea as plane crashes on landing at Muan airport
The crash occurred as the Jeju Air flight from Bangkok, Thailand, landed at Muan International Airport in South Korea.
Firefighters still wary of Grampians outbreak after fire destroys at least three homes
Prime minister announces disaster recovery payments for survivors as premier gives ‘heartfelt’ thanks to firefighters
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At least three homes and nearly a dozen outbuildings have been destroyed by the fire in Victoria’s Grampians, as a new fire threatens homes and lives in Western Australia.
The Victorian premier, Jacinta Allan, said on Sunday morning that assessments of the damage were still continuing, and the full impact of the blaze was not yet clear. She thanked those in the path of the fire for listening to warnings and taking action to stay safe.
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Continue reading...High-speed passenger train collides with firetruck in Florida, injuring 15 people
Firetruck drove around rail crossing arms after waiting for earlier train to pass, according to person briefed on details
Three firefighters and a dozen passengers were injured in Florida on Saturday after a firetruck drove around rail crossing arms and into the path of a high-speed passenger train after having waited for a previous train to pass, according to a person briefed on what happened.
The crash happened at 10.45am in crowded downtown Delray Beach, multiple news outlets reported. In the aftermath, the Brightline train was stopped on the tracks, its front destroyed, about a block away from the Delray Beach fire rescue truck. Its ladder was ripped off and landed in the grass several yards away, the Sun Sentinel reported.
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