Australia is trying to grow its influence in the Pacific region, to counter China’s increased power.
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N Korea denies removing propaganda loudspeakers at border
Kim Jong Un’s sister added that the country had ‘no will’ to improve relations with South Korea.
Melania Trump threatens to sue Hunter Biden for $1bn over Epstein claim
The first lady’s lawyer has demanded that Joe Biden’s son retract claims he made about how she met her husband.
Humanitarian groups call on Israel to end ‘weaponisation of aid’ in Gaza
More than 100 aid organisations say they are increasingly being told they are “not authorised” to deliver aid.
Chemistry on trial: How a professor tried to convince a court she didn’t kill her husband
While the accused mounted a self-argued defence using science, the court found her guilty of murder.
National Guard troops appear in Washington DC as mayor rejects Trump’s ‘authoritarian push’
Armoured vehicles were spotted at urban centres and tourist sites around the US capital on Tuesday evening.
‘Our children are dying’ – rare footage shows plight of civilians in besieged Sudan city
Parents are struggling to feed their children in war-hit Sudan’s Darfur region.
Peru president issues amnesty for hundreds accused of atrocities
Dina Boluarte rejects criticism of law giving immunity to hundreds accused of committing atrocities during Maoist insurgency.
Rebel or traitor? Trial of Hong Kong’s rebel mogul Jimmy Lai resumes
Lai is accused of colluding with foreign forces under a Beijing-imposed national security law.
Europe expresses hope after call with Trump on Putin summit
Trump, who described the call as “a ten”, was urged to keep Ukraine’s interests at the forefront when he meets Putin on Friday.