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Dyson settles forced labour suit in landmark UK case

February 27, 2026 - 4:44am
Migrant workers alleged they were subjected to abusive treatment in a Malaysian factory for Dyson.
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'Shirtless' protest at AI summit sparks political storm in India

February 27, 2026 - 4:33am
Eight members of the youth wing of India's Congress party have been arrested in connection with the protests.
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'Shirtless' protest at AI summit sparks political storm in India

February 27, 2026 - 4:33am
Eight members of the youth wing of India's Congress party have been arrested in connection with the protests.
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India and Israel pledge to boost ties in defence and technology

February 27, 2026 - 2:53am
Opposition parties have criticised Modi's visit and accused the government of abandoning the Palestinian cause.
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India and Israel pledge to boost ties in defence and technology

February 27, 2026 - 2:53am
Opposition parties have criticised Modi's visit and accused the government of abandoning the Palestinian cause.
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China removes nine military officials ahead of key political meeting

February 26, 2026 - 11:29pm
No official reason for the removal was given, but it comes ahead of the country's key Two Sessions meeting.
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China removes nine military officials ahead of key political meeting

February 26, 2026 - 11:29pm
No official reason for the removal was given, but it comes ahead of the country's key Two Sessions meeting.
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Australian comedian Magda Szubanski in remission from cancer

February 26, 2026 - 11:23pm
The actress announced last year that she was undergoing treatment for a rare and aggressive cancer.
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Pakistan strikes Afghan cities as cross-border attacks escalate

February 26, 2026 - 8:13pm
The Afghan Taliban said it had responded to the Pakistani strikes, which targeted Afghan cities including Kabul and Kandahar.
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The Boys' Love at the heart of Heated Rivalry is a familiar tale in Asia

February 26, 2026 - 6:57pm
Same-sex romance has flourished in Asia as a haven of fantasy and escapism for women and the queer community.
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The Boys' Love at the heart of Heated Rivalry is a familiar tale in Asia

February 26, 2026 - 6:57pm
Same-sex romance has flourished in Asia as a haven of fantasy and escapism for women and the queer community.
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The Boys' Love at the heart of Heated Rivalry is a familiar tale in Asia

February 26, 2026 - 6:57pm
Same-sex romance has flourished in Asia as haven of fantasy and escapism for women and the queer community.
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Hong Kong jailed my dad to stop me speaking out, says activist

February 26, 2026 - 6:51pm
Pro-democracy activist Anna Kwok's father has been jailed for eight months for a national security offence.
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Hong Kong jailed my dad to stop me speaking out, says activist

February 26, 2026 - 6:51pm
Pro-democracy activist Anna Kwok's father has been jailed for eight months for a national security offence.
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Hong Kong jailed my dad to stop me speaking out, says activist

February 26, 2026 - 6:51pm
Pro-democracy activist Anna Kwok's father has been jailed for eight months for a national security offence.
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Remains found in Tasmania most likely belong to missing Belgian backpacker

February 26, 2026 - 6:33pm
Celine Cremer, 31, disappeared after going on a hike in a rainforest in June 2023.
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Pakistan says two soldiers killed after attacks by Afghan Taliban

February 26, 2026 - 4:56pm
Both sides claim to have inflicted heavy losses after the Afghan Taliban launched attacks along the border.
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'I can't breathe any more': Inside the night a mob burned a newspaper

February 26, 2026 - 4:16am
A journalist recounts the night a mob torched the Daily Star, trapping 28 staff on the roof.
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Father of Hong Kong activist sentenced to eight months in prison

February 26, 2026 - 12:44am
Kwok Yin-sang is the first family member of an activist to be convicted of a national security offence.
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North Korea could 'get along' with US, says Kim Jong Un

February 26, 2026 - 12:25am
Kim said they could get along if the US accepts that Pyongyang's nuclear weapons are here to stay.
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