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Australia election: Anthony Albanese secures outright majority, final results show

Albanese announces a more inclusive cabinet with Muslims and more women than any other in history

The Independent UK · May 31, 2022

Human leg mysteriously found on side of road as police scramble to find victim

A passing motorist discovered the leg along the Stuart Highway in Coolalinga, south of Darwin, Australia, at about 9am local time on Tuesday - police say they don't know if the victim is alive or dead

Daily Mirror · May 31, 2022

South Pacific island nations remain wary of Beijing

BEIJING/JAKARTA -- Visiting Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Monday met with his counterparts from 10 South Pacific island nations in Fiji. According to Australian media, the Chinese government presented a draft agreement that includes strengthening security cooperation, but the parties failed to reach consensus because of opposition by at…

The Japan News/Yomiuri · May 31, 2022

Linda Burney tells Peter Dutton to be ‘on the right side of history’ regarding voice to parliament

New minister for Indigenous Australians says after a decade of divisive political discourse ‘this is an opportunity for unity and for leadership’

The Guardian - AU · May 31, 2022

MMA fighter sees UFC move delayed after breaking leg in half during fight

Australian MMA star Jack Becker broke his leg with just seconds in his Eternal lightweight title defence last weekend, which could derail his planned switch to the UFC

Daily Mirror · May 31, 2022

Submariners push for new 'son of Collins' fleet before AUKUS nuclear boats arrive in 2040s

Former submariners with the Royal Australian Navy are warning a newer version of the Collins-class boat is needed as a stopgap measure before the AUKUS nuclear-powered submarines start hitting the water in the 2040s.

ABC News · May 31, 2022

Tom Rogic out of Australia squad as outgoing Celtic star withdraws due to 'personal reasons'

The outgoing Celtic star was due to face the UAE with the Socceroos with the winner advancing to play Peru for a shot at reaching Qatar later this year but he's withdrawn from the pool

Glasgow Live · May 31, 2022

Will a Labor majority stunt climate action? If the government wants a second term, more climate ambition is essential

Labor will form a majority government with a climate policy carefully calibrated to provide a clear point of distinction with the Coalition, while doing as little as possible to alienate any significant group of voters.

The Conversation · May 31, 2022

Anthony Albanese's first ministry brings housing portfolio into cabinet, but veterans' affairs removed

The Labor government will include the first Muslim ministers in Australian history in Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's new ministry.

ABC News · May 31, 2022

Monkeypox: What we know about rare virus as more cases confirmed around globe

Tropical disease now detected in 23 countries including the UK, US, Canada, Australia, Spain and Portugal

The Independent UK · May 31, 2022