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Melbourne sparks Opals in win over Japan

A strong final period saw the Opals edge Japan 72-66 in their basketball international.

AAP · May 27, 2022

Where to in winter

Travel is calling. Whether it be a sunny escape or a cultural experience, Australians are ready to broaden their horizons after enduring two years of

The New Daily · May 27, 2022

Australia faces worst flu season in years as scientists ready for UK winter

The Australian Medical Association has warned of a looming ‘disaster,’ with experts in Britain fearful that the country could follow suit once winter sets in

The Independent UK · May 27, 2022

China's Pacific plan seen as regional strategic game-changer

When China signed a security pact with the Solomon Islands in April it raised concerns from the U.S. and its allies that Beijing may be seeking a military outpost in the South Pacific, an area of traditional American naval dominance

The Independent UK · May 27, 2022

Emmanuel Macron agrees to 'rebuild' France-Australia ties during phone call with Anthony Albanese

French President Emmanuel Macron and new Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese have spoken on the phone, vowing to "rebuild a relationship … [of] trust" after ties were strained over a scrapped $90 billion submarine deal.

ABC News · May 27, 2022

Grandad builds an entire house after teaching himself the skills needed online

Anthony Launer built his dream home in two years just by watching YouTube tutorials to teach himself the skills needed - and his home even has a retro 50s-themed room

Daily Mirror · May 27, 2022

Boxer Ebanie Bridges forced to defend social media post after school shooting

Bantamweight world champion Bridges posted a message mocking a fan for their tweet about gun control, and was forced to correct the record in a tweet the following day

Daily Mirror · May 27, 2022

Mariia's journey: from war to welcoming arms in the Hunter

The Year 4 student from Odessa has captured the hearts of her new community

Newcastle Herald · May 27, 2022

New Australian government releases Sri Lankan family from immigration detention

Australia's new government said on Friday it would give temporary visas to a Sri Lankan asylum seeker family held in immigration detention since 2019, a step towards closure of one of the country's most controversial migration cases.

Reuters · May 27, 2022

Japan to Resume Tourism in June; Only Packaged Tour for Now

Japan will open its borders to foreign tourists in June for the first time since imposing tight pandemic travel restrictions about two years ago, but only for package tours for now, the prime minister said Thursday. Beginning June 10, Japan will allow the entry of people on tours with fixed…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 27, 2022