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Cruise ship enters reef near Fiji, forcing evacuation of 30 passengers

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 05:30:23 GMT

MELBOURNE, Australia: A cruise ship ran aground on a reef in Fiji, forcing the crew to evacuate 30 passengers, the ship's owner said on April 6

The MV Fiji Princess, run by Blue Lagoon Cruises, ran aground on April 4 near Monuriki Island, where the 2000 film Cast Away starring Tom Hanks was filmed, the company said.

It said the weather was calm when the ship dropped anchor, but a sudden, strong storm like

Report: Giants signing former Ravens G Daniel Faalele

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:25:18 GMT

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Former Ravens guard Daniel Faalele is reuniting with head coach John Harbaugh and signing a one-year deal with the Giants, NFL Network reported Wednesday.

Faalele, 26, was a fourth-round pick by Baltimore in 2022 and started all 34 games over the past two seasons.

The 6-foot-8, 370-pound Australia native has played in 66 of a possible 68 career games, incl

IPL 2026: Green set to resume bowling role as KKR seek balance boost against LSG

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:32:05 GMT

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], April 8 (ANI): Cameron Green is expected to resume bowling duties for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in their IPL 2026 clash against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at Eden Gardens on Thursday, in what could provide a timely boost to a side struggling with team balance due to multiple injury setbacks.

According to ESPNcricinfo, Green, who has not bowled in IPL 2026 so far, had begun the tou

China bides its time, watching Trump's volatile policies

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:33:00 GMT

Hong Kong, April 8 (ANI): Beijing, along with the rest of the world, is presumably watching with dropped jaws as America's political leadership behaves like a bull in a china shop. Washington DC's foreign policy is unpredictable in nature, as President Donald Trump continues to prosecute his war against Iran.

It was ironic that Trump even called on China, the USA's major strategic competitor, to help open the Str

China bides its time, watching Trump's violatile policies

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:32:30 GMT

It was ironic that Trump even called on China, the USA's major strategic competitor, to help open the Str

Commonwealth sport delegation visits Gujarat ahead of 2030 Centenary Games

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 07:32:22 GMT

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], April 8 (ANI): A high-level delegation from the Commonwealth Sport team visited Gujarat on Wednesday as part of preparations for the 2030 Commonwealth Games, marking their first engagement since the city was officially confirmed as the host of the Centenary Games.

During the visit, the delegation will meet senior government officials and inspect the proposed venues for the Games. Th

AUSTRALIA-CANBERRA-EV SALES-RECORD HIGH

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 06:48:01 GMT

(260408) -- CANBERRA, April 8, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Electric vehicles are displayed in front of a BYD 4S dealership in Canberra, Australia, on April 8, 2026. Electric vehicle (EV) sales in Australia hit a record high in March amid rising fuel prices driven by the oil supply crisis.

According to official data released on Tuesday by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI), battery EVs accounted for 14.6 pe

Artemis II crew heads back from Moon as NASA releases first flyby photographs

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 05:45:13 GMT

NASA released the first photographs captured during Monday's close approach of the lunar surface and announced the splashdown is scheduled for April 10 in the Pacific Ocean off San Diego, California.

by Wen Tsui

LOS ANGELES, April 7 (Xinhua) -- The crew of the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Artemis II mission began the return phase of their 10-day lunar flight on

Cricket Australia unveils Women's Central Contracts for 2026-27 season

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 04:59:43 GMT

Sydney [Australia], April 8 (ANI): Cricket Australia has announced its national contract list for the 2026-27 season, naming 18 women's players.

Under the MOU between Cricket Australia and the Australian Cricketers' Association, between 15 and 18 female players are eligible to be centrally contracted, as per the Cricket.au website.

Fast bowlers Chloe Ainsworth and Lucy Hamilton have come in on their first

Australia PM Albanese welcomes US pause on Iran strikes, calls for de-escalation

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 04:31:53 GMT

Canberra [Australia], April 8 (ANI): Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has welcomed the United States' decision to suspend its strike campaign against Iran for a two-week period, describing the move as a step in the right direction amid rising global tensions.

In an interview to Sky News, Albanese said, 'This is positive news. We have been calling for a de-escalation for sometime. We want to see a resolu

Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner cruise in Monte Carlo

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:19:06 GMT

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Top seeds Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner barely needed two hours combined to win their opening matches at the Monte Carlo Masters on Tuesday.

Alcaraz defeated Argentina's Sebastian Baez 6-1, 6-3 in 70 minutes. The top-seeded Spaniard and defending champ struck six aces and finished with a 24-5 edge in winners to advance to the third round.

Sinner stomped Fr

Alana King reclaims top spot in ICC women's ODI bowling rankings

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:30:44 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 7 (ANI): Australian leg-spinner Alana King has reclaimed the top spot in the latest ICC women's ODI bowling rankings after an impressive performance during Australia's tour of the Caribbean. New Zealand batters also made gains in the ICC Women's ODI batting rankings, as per the ICC website.

Alana King's five-wicket haul in the final West Indies vs Australia match in St Kitts propelled her

India has vast nuke potential to generate 5,000 units electricity per person annually, awareness key as Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor achieves critical milestone

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:59:36 GMT

Surat (Gujarat) [India], April 7 (ANI): India possesses vast nuclear energy resources, particularly thorium reserves, that can generate around 5,000 units of electricity per person per year for nearly 500 years, but greater public awareness is needed to address safety concerns and accelerate adoption.

Speaking to ANI on India's advancing nuclear programme, Senior Scientist, Department of Atomic Energy, Neelam Goy

Former Australian cricketer David Warner charged with drink driving

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:00:36 GMT

Maroubra [Sydney], April 7 (ANI): Former Australian cricketer David Warner has been charged with drink driving, according to news.com.au.

According to the report, the former Australian cricketer reportedly blew twice the legal limit after undergoing a breath test on Sunday night in Maroubra, Sydney.

In a statement provided to news.com.au, NSW Police said that Warner was stopped and parked before he reached

AIFF: India U17 women's team to play three friendly games against Russia in Sochi

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 03:59:49 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 7 (ANI): The India U17 women's team will play three friendly matches against Russia in Sochi on April 11, 14 and 17, 2026. Head coach Pamela Conti has named a 23-member squad for the tour.

According to AIFF, all three matches will be played at the Matsesta Football Centre in Sochi, and will kick off at 14:30 IST.

The Young Tigresses, who are preparing for the AFC U17 Women's Asian C

"If I had my choice, I'm a businessman first": Trump eyes Iran's oil

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 21:58:26 GMT

Washington DC [US], April 7 (ANI): President Donald Trump said that the United States could secure the Iranian oil as the war in West Asia continues to expand, saying, 'if I had my choice, I'm a businessman first'.

Trump's remark came when he was asked about securing Iran's oil during a press briefing at the White House. Trump referred to US actions in Venezuela to justify the idea.

'If I had my choice. Y

"Today will be largest volume of strikes": US Secy of War Pete Hegseth warns Iran

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 20:58:32 GMT

Washington DC [US], April 7 (ANI): US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth warned that, as per President Donald Trump directions there will be 'largest volume of strikes' on Monday (local time) since the beginning of Operation Fury, adding that tomorrow's strikes will surpass today's if Iran doesn't make the deal to put an end to the war.

Addressing reporters at the White House, Hegseth cautioned Iran to 'choose wisely

ICC announces Women's POTM nominees for March 2026

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 10:59:36 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 6 (ANI): The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday unveiled the Women's Player of the month nominees for March 2026.

Standout all-round displays, dominant runs with the bat and match-winning spells from Melie Kerr, Beth Mooney and Ayabonga Khaka contributed to their nominations for the ICC Women's Player of the Month for March, according to the ICC website.

Melie Kerr (New

Election flying squad, Income Tax dept conduct raids on former DMK functionary Jaffer Sadiq

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 08:00:04 GMT

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 6 (ANI): The election flying squad officials, along with Income Tax authorities, conducted searches at more than ten locations allegedly linked to former DMK functionary Jaffer Sadiq, who is alleged to be the mastermind behind an international drug trafficking network.

Jaffer Sadiq was arrested in an alleged drug case and is currently out on bail.

In 2024, the Narcotics C

The Masters: Ranking all 10 LIV Golfers in 2026 field

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 00:05:09 GMT

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AUGUSTA, Ga. -- Ninety-one players are scheduled to tee off at Augusta National in the 90th edition of the Masters Tournament on Thursday, but the final field includes only 10 members of LIV Golf.

The Saudi-backed league already had its fewest number of qualified players before Phil Mickelson withdrew last week due to a family health matter. The number has declined eac

Young Tigresses suffer defeat against Australia in AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 17:58:48 GMT

Pathum Thani [Thailand], April 5 (ANI): The Indian U20 women's national team suffered a 0-5 defeat at the hands of Australia in the AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup 2026 at the Pathum Thani Stadium in Pathum Thani, Thailand, on Sunday.

According to the All India Football Federation (AIFF), Skye Halmarick's (38' p, 39', 48') hat-trick put Australia in a commanding position, before Danella Brutus (54') and Daisy Brown (90

Kochhar finishes fifth at International Series Japan; Smyth takes home trophy

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 17:04:00 GMT

Chiba [Japan], April 5 (ANI): India's Karandeep Kochhar hit a late hat-trick of birdies in the thrilling fourth round to finish fifth in the US$ 2 million International Series Japan, while Travis Smyth of Australia clinched the title with an eagle on the last hole at the Caledonian Golf Club on Sunday.

Kochhar remained bogey-free on the final day after a tumultuous third round and hit birdies on the 4th, 16th, 17

Ben Stokes hails County Championship as "great opportunity" for England Test hopefuls ahead of home summer

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 12:32:57 GMT

London [UK], April 5 (ANI): Ben Stokes, captain of England's men's Test team, has identified the country's ongoing domestic red-ball season as the key route for players aiming to earn a national call-up, especially in Test, as England gear up for a highly anticipated home summer. Stokes said that the ongoing County Championship season is 'a great opportunity' for cricketers around the country, according to the ICC webs

"He'll hopefully play in the back end of April": Daniel Vettori on Pat Cummins' comeback for SRH

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 14:32:52 GMT

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], April 4 (ANI): Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) head coach Daniel Vettori has said that Pat Cummins could 'hopefully' play in the back-end of April and has 'looked really good' during the training sessions.

Cummins, the designated captain of SRH in the Indian Premier League (IPL), is rehabilitating from a back injury. Notably, the pacer has left the IPL 2026 camp and returned to Australia

Alexandersson stresses 'mindset' as India gears up for Australian challenge in AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 14:31:36 GMT

Pathum Thani [Thailand], April 4 (ANI): Head coach Joakim Alexandersson emphasised the importance of mindset as the team regroups to face Australia in their second Group C match of the AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup Thailand 2026 on Saturday.

According to the All India Football Federation [AIFF], the match will kick off at 14:30 IST at the Pathum Thani Stadium in Pathum Thani, and will be streamed live on FanCode.

Pat Cummins returns to Australia for final scan on his back injury amid IPL 2026

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 12:32:16 GMT

New Delhi [India], April 4 (ANI): Pat Cummins, the Australia captain who is also the designated skipper of the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the Indian Premier League, has left the IPL 2026 camp and returned to Australia to undergo a final scan on his back injury, according to ESPNcricinfo.

Cummins' scan is a planned procedure to be carried out under the supervision of Cricket Australia (CA), according to the repo

Album: Colorful, creative kites fly over Adelaide

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 12:15:29 GMT

ADELAIDE, April 4 (Xinhua) -- The sky over Adelaide in southern Australia came alive with hundreds of kites in various colors, sizes and shapes as the Adelaide International Kite Festival 2026 opened on Saturday.

Growing confidence in Chinese clients prompts Citi to double down: executive

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 11:46:51 GMT

BEIJING, April 4 (Xinhua) -- China, featuring an economy which has shown strong resilience, has been able to maintain a stable development trajectory amid global uncertainties, said a senior executive with Citi, stressing confidence in the country's economic prospects.

In a recent interview with Xinhua, Marc Luet, head of Japan, Asia North & Australia Cluster and Banking at Citi, said that China's growth targ

Suzuki eVitara Scores 4 Star Safety At ANCAP Australia, New Zealand

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 07:58:48 GMT

Suzuki eVitara, the brands first global electric SUV, has secured a 4-star safety rating in the latest crash tests conducted by ANCAP (Australasian New Car Assessment Program). The rating applies to all variants sold in Australia and New Zealand, where the SUV was introduced in March and April 2026 respectively.

Despite falling short of a 5-star ANCAP score, the eVitara demonstrates a well-rounded safety package

Marine national monument off MA coast loses federal protections

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:24:38 GMT

The Trump administration has officially ended protections for one of the most biodiverse places on Earth.

The A 'Sorry This Hose Is Not In Use' sign covers a pump at a petrol station in Sydney, Australia, March 25, 2026. /VCG

Fuel shortages are spreading across Australia, with hundreds of service stations running dry, officials said. Energy Minister Chris Bowen reported that 144 petrol stations nationwide have completely run out of fuel, while another 283 stations are out of diesel, mostly in New South Wale

Donald Trump and the Iran War path to madness

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 21:30:00 GMT

On Easter Sunday, Trump warned that a 'whole civilisation will die tonight' if Iran refused his latest demands.

On his own Truth Social soapbox, Trump wrote:

The U.S. would destroy all 'bridges and power plants'and 'bomb Iran back to the Stone Age', said the man withsole controlover the nuclear codes.

Though the White House has since officially denied nuclear weapons would be employed, even Press Secr

Falcons OT Kaleb McGary retires from the NFL

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:39:28 GMT

The former first-round draft pick had been a starter since entering the league in 2019 but missed the 2025 season after sustaining a knee injury late in training camp.

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FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. Falcons offensive tackle Kaleb McGary officially retired from the NFL on Wednesday.

McGary was selected with the 31st pick in the 2019 NFL Draft after the Falcons traded back up into the first round to

The no-nonsense men's grooming and wellness guide for Australians

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:30:00 GMT

Australian men are paying more attention to how they look and feel than at any point in recent memory.

That shift is not about vanity. It is about recognising that showing up well in work, relationshipsand daily life requires a baseline level of care that goes beyond a quick shower and a haircut every few weeks.

The challenge is that most grooming andwellness advicedirected at men either ov

Stop the stupid! Donald Trump & Co have got to go

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 06:00:00 GMT

"Donald Trump and his supporters are a threat to humanity," writesProfessor Mark Beeson. "Every time you think things cant get worse... they double-down on stupidity."

Donald Trump was never an obvious choice for the American presidency. He is famously not very bright, and hes clearlybecoming less sowith every week that passes. Hes also aconvicted felonand completely lacking in any sense of moral

NFL Mock Draft: Falcons land linebacker in Top 50 duel

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:30:11 GMT

With a run on cornerbacks and defensive tackles early in the second round, Atlanta has Jacob Rodriguez fall into their lap at No. 48.

Tori McElhaney

Disclaimer: The statements and opinions regarding players and/or potential future players in the article below are those of the AtlantaFalcons.com editorial staff and are not the Atlanta Falcons' football personnel unless noted in a direct quote.

NFL Mock Draft: Falcons land linebacker in Top 50

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:30:11 GMT

With a run on cornerbacks and defensive tackles early in the second round, Atlanta has Jacob Rodriguez fall into their lap at No. 48.
Tori McElhaney
Disclaimer: The statements and opinions regarding players and/or potential future players in the article below are those of the AtlantaFalcons.com editorial staff and are not the Atlanta Falcons' football personnel unless noted in a direct quote.

When allies threaten war crimes, silence Is self-destruction

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 02:00:00 GMT

If Trump bombs Iran's civilian infrastructure, Britain and Australia must respond not out of partisanship, but because the laws that protect Tehran today protect London and Sydney, writesDr Vince Hooper.
A DIALYSIS MACHINEneeds roughly the same things a human body does: clean water, steady powerand someone awake to mind it. Take away the grid and the pumping stations, and you have not struck a military target. Yo

Will the RBA choose a recession for Australia

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 01:30:00 GMT

The Reserve Bank could kill talk of recession stone dead if it wanted to, writesStephen Koukoulas. The fact it isn't is a serious concern.
RECESSIONSarebad news.
For the vast bulk of economists, they are an economic hammer-blow that makes tens of thousands of businesses fail and close, hundreds of thousands of people lose their jobs, it spreads uncertainty and human misery across the nation

Rules-based order collapse: Australia's chance for independence

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 22:00:00 GMT

The present international crisis presents Australia with an opportunity to seek an independent path in the world that will also make the nation more secure in an increasingly tumultuous world, writesDr Albert Palazzo.
FOR MANY YEARS, the rules-based global order was one of the stated pillars of Australias defence policy. It featured in numerous government securitydocumentsas well as instatementsby government offi

Specialists refuse to correctly diagnose best economy ever

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Only once has Australias economy achieved near-perfect health. The newsrooms failed to track and record this for 2025,Alan Austinreports.
A BREAST CANCER SURGEON, many years ago, took a tissue sample from a patient and sent it to the lab for analysis. He then asked his nursing assistant to book the patient in for surgery, certain the lump was malignant. Some days later, after the breast had been

Humanity is heading back to the Moon. Australia isn't even funding telescopes

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:42:13 GMT

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Australian science policy is in a confused place. The government is negotiating with the European Union to join the Horizon Europe program for funding and collaboration.

Does the Iran ceasefire mean the fuel crisis is over? Not even close

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:30:00 GMT

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It might feel like a lifetime ago, but it was just last week analysts began talking about fuel rationing in Australia.
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Nationals leader Matt Canavan has urged the embrace of work-from-home opportunities as a way to boost the growth of smaller towns and regions.
In a Wednesday speech calling for an "economic revolution", Canavan told the National Press Club that today many families needed two jobs to make moving to a regional area viabl

Should the government encourage people to work from home to save fuel?

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 22:34:26 GMT

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The current fuel crisis, instigated by the war in the Middle East, has prompted countries to respond in different ways to ensure their fuel supply.
One popular measure has been directing people to work from hom

Why Australia is right to put affordable medicine ahead of beating US pharmaceutical tariffs

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 21:39:29 GMT

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From July 31, the United States will impose up to 100% tariffs on pharmaceuticals coming into the US. Some Australian-made exports look set to pay that highest rate,

1st LD Writethru: Chinese premier calls for expanding China-Australia trade for win-win cooperation

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:46:03 GMT

BEIJING, April 7 (Xinhua) -- China's vast market will remain open to the world, and China is willing to import more high-quality products from Australia, Chinese Premier Li Qiang said on Tuesday.
In a phone conversation with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Li also said that China stands ready to work with Australia to expand and upgrade bilateral trade, support enterprises of both countries in conduc

6 things Australia should do to tackle the energy crisis rather than just building bigger fuel reserves

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:44:35 GMT

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The three-page fuel plan the Australian government released last week was very light on detail. So too was Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's address to the nation. This week, Energy Ministe

Biomarkers could improve depression diagnosis: Australian study

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:15:34 GMT

SYDNEY, April 7 (Xinhua) -- Neuroscientists in Australia say distinctive brain activity patterns linked to childhood maltreatment could help pave the way for more objective diagnosis and treatment of depression.
Researchers at Australia's University of New England (UNE) found three distinctive brain patterns among people who suffered childhood maltreatment and depression, according to a UNE statement released Tu

Urgent: Chinese premier calls for expansion of China-Australia trade for win-win cooperation

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 11:45:57 GMT

BEIJING, April 7 (Xinhua) -- China's vast market will remain open to the world, and China is willing to import more high-quality products from Australia, Chinese Premier Li Qiang said on Tuesday.
In a phone conversation with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Li also said that China stands ready to work with Australia to expand and upgrade bilateral trade, support enterprises of both countries in conduc

Australian EV sales hit record high in March: industry data

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 08:45:07 GMT

CANBERRA, April 7 (Xinhua) -- Electric vehicle (EV) sales in Australia hit a record high in March amid rising fuel prices driven by the oil supply crisis.
According to official data released on Tuesday by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI), battery EVs accounted for 14.6 percent of all new vehicle sales in Australia in March, up from 7.5 percent in March 2025.
The FCAI said it represents

Roundup: Former Australian soldier arrested over alleged war crimes in Afghanistan

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 06:15:08 GMT

CANBERRA, April 7 (Xinhua) -- One of Australia's most decorated soldiers was on Tuesday arrested by federal police over alleged war crimes committed in Afghanistan.
The Australian Federal Police (AFP) said in a statement that the former Australian Defense Force (ADF) member, aged 47, was arrested at Sydney Airport on Tuesday morning and is expected to be charged with five counts of the war crime of murder, which

Australian PM to visit Singapore for fuel supply talks

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 05:45:15 GMT

CANBERRA, April 7 (Xinhua) -- Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Tuesday announced he will travel to Singapore within days for fuel supply talks.
Albanese said in a statement that he will visit Singapore from Thursday through to Saturday to meet with Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and continue discussions on securing trade in "essential supplies," including petroleum oils.
He said that Singapore

Former Australian soldier arrested over alleged war crimes in Afghanistan

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 03:45:12 GMT

CANBERRA, April 7 (Xinhua) -- One of Australia's most decorated soldiers has been arrested over alleged war crimes committed in Afghanistan, federal police said on Tuesday.
The Australian Federal Police (AFP) said in a statement that the former Australian Defense Force member, aged 47, was arrested at Sydney Airport and is expected to be charged with five counts of the war crime of murder.
Local media ide

Ben Roberts-Smith arrested and facing war crimes charges

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 22:06:45 GMT

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Victoria Cross winner Ben Roberts-Smith was arrested on Tuesday and will face five charges of the war crime of murder allegedly committed during the war in Afghanistan.
He was arrested by Australian Federal Police at Sydney domestic airport.
Roberts-Smith, a former Special Air Service corporal who was widely fete

Ben Roberts-Smith arrested and facing 5 war crime murder charges

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 22:06:45 GMT

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Victoria Cross winner Ben Roberts-Smith was arrested on Tuesday and will face five charges of the war crime of murder allegedly committed during the war in Afghanistan.
He was arrested by Australian Federal Police at Sydney domestic airport.
Roberts-Smith, a former Special Air Service corporal who was widely fete

Ben Roberts-Smith arrested and facing 5 war crimes charges

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 22:06:45 GMT

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Victoria Cross winner Ben Roberts-Smith was arrested on Tuesday and will face five charges of the war crime of murder allegedly committed during the war in Afghanistan.
He was arrested by Australian Federal Police at Sydney domestic airport.
Roberts-Smith, a former Special Air Service corporal who was widely fete

Feature: British mother carries on son's vision as Death Cafes go global

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 09:15:19 GMT

by Xinhua writer Zhao Jiasong
CHESTER, Britain, April 6 (Xinhua) -- As dusk fell over Chester in northwestern England, fewer than 10 people gathered around a table, sharing slices of cake baked by the host herself and talking, with unexpected ease, about life and death.
"We're here to remember that life is short. That's why we have cake, and nice drinks and these conversations," Susan Barsky Reid, the hos

Urgent: 6.0-magnitude quake hits Northern Territory, Australia -- GFZ

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 18:45:34 GMT

BEIJING, April 5 (Xinhua) -- An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.0 jolted Northern Territory, Australia at 1826 GMT on Saturday, the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences said.
The epicenter, with a depth of 10 km, was initially determined to be at 25.93 degrees south latitude and 130.62 degrees east longitude.

Flash: 6.0-magnitude quake hits Northern Territory, Australia -- GFZ

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 18:45:30 GMT

Flash: 6.0-magnitude quake hits Northern Territory, Australia -- GFZ

Interview: Growing confidence in Chinese clients prompts Citi to double down: executive

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 11:17:09 GMT

BEIJING, April 4 (Xinhua) -- China, featuring an economy which has shown strong resilience, has been able to maintain a stable development trajectory amid global uncertainties, said a senior executive with Citi, stressing confidence in the country's economic prospects.
In a recent interview with Xinhua, Marc Luet, head of Japan, Asia North & Australia Cluster and Banking at Citi, said that China's growth tar

Australia's fuel supply remains strong: energy minister

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 09:15:06 GMT

SYDNEY, April 4 (Xinhua) -- Australian Energy Minister Chris Bowen said on Saturday that Australia's fuel supply "remains strong" and more petrol is getting to service stations across the country.
Providing a weekly update on fuel supply, Bowen told reporters in Sydney that Australia had about 39 days' worth of petrol, 29 days of diesel, and 30 days of jet fuel in reserve.
"The fact these figures are effe

Former FedEx Driver Pleads Guilty To Killing Girl, 7, After Making Delivery Latest News

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 21:33:15 GMT
Former FedEx Driver Pleads Guilty To Killing Girl, 7, After Making Delivery Latest News

High School Principal Shot In Leg After Confronting Man With A Gun Latest News

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 21:32:18 GMT
High School Principal Shot In Leg After Confronting Man With A Gun Latest News

Former Migos Rapper Offset Is Stable After Being Shot Outside A Florida Casino Latest News

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 21:32:08 GMT
Former Migos Rapper Offset Is Stable After Being Shot Outside A Florida Casino Latest News

Men suspected of bringing bombs to NYC protest were recorded by dashcam discussing terror plot

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 20:38:56 GMT
Men suspected of bringing bombs to NYC protest were recorded by dashcam discussing terror plot

Care home boss who gave vulnerable woman Covid vaccine jab while she was restrained is struck off

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 20:37:10 GMT
Care home boss who gave vulnerable woman Covid vaccine jab while she was restrained is struck off

Ex-California officer charged with falsifying timecards after skipping court appearances

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 20:35:49 GMT
Ex-California officer charged with falsifying timecards after skipping court appearances

USDA Food Box Mobile Pantry Scheduled for Howard County Southwest Arkansas Radio

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:06:30 GMT
USDA Food Box Mobile Pantry Scheduled for Howard County Southwest Arkansas Radio

Suspect attacks, repeatedly stabs Solano County sheriff's office K-9 after slow pursuit

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 17:05:16 GMT
Suspect attacks, repeatedly stabs Solano County sheriff's office K-9 after slow pursuit

Bodycam video shows man run at Sacramento officer with knife before police shooting

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 17:04:58 GMT
Bodycam video shows man run at Sacramento officer with knife before police shooting

New Orleans Police building new shoot house for SWAT training

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 17:04:52 GMT
New Orleans Police building new shoot house for SWAT training

Video- Florida man forces gas station clerk to call police so they can kill him

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 17:04:46 GMT
Video- Florida man forces gas station clerk to call police so they can kill him

Man shot by ICE agents after fleeing Patterson traffic stop, driving at officers

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 17:04:15 GMT
Man shot by ICE agents after fleeing Patterson traffic stop, driving at officers

Seattle Police officers file class action complaint over alleged carbon monoxide exposure

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 17:04:05 GMT
Seattle Police officers file class action complaint over alleged carbon monoxide exposure

Former Atlanta, Louisville leader named as Buffalo police commissioner

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 17:04:02 GMT
Former Atlanta, Louisville leader named as Buffalo police commissioner

Sensitive LAPD materials leaked in suspected hack

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 17:03:54 GMT
Sensitive LAPD materials leaked in suspected hack

Jamin Hodgkins Set For Manly Marlins Debut

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:02:40 GMT
Jamin Hodgkins Set For Manly Marlins Debut

$750,000 granted to New Hampshire Food Bank

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 05:03:20 GMT
$750,000 granted to New Hampshire Food Bank

Business Monday- Official Merrie Monarch apparel designed and made by local company

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 23:32:55 GMT
Business Monday- Official Merrie Monarch apparel designed and made by local company

Aldi asks shoppers in Edinburgh to donate pet food - The Herald

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:33:46 GMT
Aldi asks shoppers in Edinburgh to donate pet food - The Herald

Man Sentenced to 28 Years in Prison for Sexual Assault on Grounds of Gateway Arch National Park

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 22:02:12 GMT
Man Sentenced to 28 Years in Prison for Sexual Assault on Grounds of Gateway Arch National Park