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China has purged its highest-ranked military general. Why?

January 26, 2026 - 6:19pm
Zhang Youxia had been seen as a close ally of China's leader, Xi Jinping.
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China has purged its highest-ranked military general. Why?

January 26, 2026 - 6:19pm
Zhang Youxia had been seen as a close ally of China's leader, Xi Jinping.
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Tributes pour in across India for revered BBC broadcaster Sir Mark Tully

January 26, 2026 - 6:58am
Sir Mark Tully's cremation was held on Monday in Delhi, where he lived even after leaving the BBC.
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Tributes pour in across India for revered BBC broadcaster Sir Mark Tully

January 26, 2026 - 6:58am
Sir Mark Tully's cremation was held on Monday in Delhi, where he lived even after leaving the BBC.
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Eighteen dead after Philippines ferry with 300 passengers sinks

January 26, 2026 - 3:17am
The local coast guard is still searching for 24 missing passengers of the MV Trisha Kerstin.
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Eighteen dead after Philippines ferry with 300 passengers sinks

January 26, 2026 - 3:17am
The local coast guard is still searching for 24 missing passengers of the MV Trisha Kerstin.
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Heatwave warnings across Australia as millions celebrate national day

January 26, 2026 - 2:15am
Temperatures are expected to peak on Tuesday, reaching the "high forties" in Victoria and South Australia.
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Japanese ex-soldier reaches settlements in landmark sex abuse case

January 26, 2026 - 1:39am
Rina Gonoi, a former soldier, was sexually assaulted while serving in Japan's Self-Defense Forces.
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Japanese ex-soldier reaches settlements in landmark sex abuse case

January 26, 2026 - 1:39am
Rina Gonoi, a former soldier, was sexually assaulted while serving in Japan's Self-Defense Forces.
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Heatwave warnings across Australia as millions celebrate national day

January 25, 2026 - 11:01pm
Temperatures are expected to peak on Tuesday, reaching the "high forties" in Victoria and South Australia.
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Tearful goodbyes as Japan returns pandas to China amid worsening ties

January 25, 2026 - 10:08pm
The twin cubs' departure will leave Japan without any pandas for the first time since 1972.
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Tearful goodbyes as Japan returns pandas to China amid worsening ties

January 25, 2026 - 10:08pm
The twin cubs' departure will leave Japan without any pandas for the first time since 1972.
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Party backed by generals set for landslide as 'sham' Myanmar election ends

January 25, 2026 - 8:05am
Many parties were banned and there was no voting in about half the country which is gripped by fear and civil war.
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Party backed by generals set for landslide as 'sham' Myanmar election ends

January 25, 2026 - 8:05am
Many parties were banned and there was no voting in about half the country which is gripped by fear and civil war.
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Climber delays rope-free skyscraper challenge over rain

January 24, 2026 - 10:39am
Alex Honnold is attempting to scale one of the world's tallest buildings, Taipei 101 in Taiwan.
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Climber delays rope-free skyscraper challenge over rain

January 24, 2026 - 10:39am
Alex Honnold is attempting to scale one of the world's tallest buildings, Taipei 101 in Taiwan.
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China places highest-ranking general under investigation

January 24, 2026 - 9:14am
President Xi has been accused of using investigations to purge political rivals.
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China places highest-ranking general under investigation

January 24, 2026 - 9:14am
President Xi has been accused of using investigations to purge political rivals.
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New Zealand calls off rescue efforts for six missing after landslide

January 24, 2026 - 1:34am
Police say they are not expecting to find any more survivors from the landslide, with six people still unaccounted for.
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New Zealand calls off rescue efforts for six missing after landslide

January 24, 2026 - 1:34am
Police say they are not expecting to find any more survivors from the landslide, with six people still unaccounted for.
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