Fiji declares national emergency over sharp rise in HIV infections
The Pacific island nation of Fiji has declared a state of emergency after a sharp increase in new HIV infections.
World
Man in his 50s attacked by shark in Western Australia, taken to hospital
A man in his 50s has been taken to hospital after a shark attack in Australia, local authorities say.
World
Iranian footballers explain anthem protest after being branded traitors
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The El Niño weather phenomenon is in full swing and is expected to cause weather disruptions until at least February next year, according to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).
Sweden
Rory McIlroy backs PGA Championship revamp as Ludvig Åberg targets playoff breakthrough
The PGA Championship golf playoffs are being revamped - again. And star Rory McIlroy likes what he sees. It's certainly something new. But it's cool, says the Northern Irishman.
Sports
Sydney Marathon medal features Munich’s Allianz Arena instead of Sydney stadium
"Here's the medal that put Sydney on the map. The wrong map." That's the headline in the Sydney Morning Herald newspaper. The background is that the organizer of the Sydney Marathon made an embarrassing mistake, to say the least.
Sports
Russian-Australian man charged in Australia over alleged spying for Russia and Ukraine military links
A Russian-Australian man is on trial for joining the Ukrainian army and then trying to share information from there with Russian intelligence.
Conflicts
Australia summons Israeli ambassador after military drops inquiry into aid worker deaths
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong says she is "dismayed" by Israel's decision not to proceed with a criminal investigation into the deaths of Australian aid worker Lalzawmi "Zomi" Frankcom and her colleagues in Gaza.
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