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The flight to freedom of Phillip Mehrtens, the NZ pilot who survived 594 days in captivity

In February 2023 his plane was stormed by independence fighters in West Papua who said he may never be released and threatened to kill him. Somehow, Mehrtens survived and is now a free man

The Guardian - AU

New Zealand pilot Phillip Mehrtens freed 19 months after being kidnapped by armed Indonesia separatists

Pilot speaks tearfully to family over phone but in good spirits at press conference

Evening Standard

New Zealand Pilot Freed After 18 Months In Papua Captivity

New Zealand pilot Phillip Mehrtens released after 18-month captivity in Papua region. Kidnapped by armed group seeking secession support.

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Drinking wastewater, building an island from scratch and creating an urban forest: 3 bold ways cities are already adapting to climate change

Climate change will fundamentally challenge the world's urban centers. Three cities — San Diego, Milan and Jakarta — offer lessons for how to adapt to a warming planet.

LiveScience

Graham Arnold resigns as Socceroos coach after disappointing FIFA World Cup qualifiers

Graham Arnold has resigned as Australia's head coach following a poor start in the third phase of Asia's 2026 World Cup qualifiers. The decision came after a 1-0 home defeat to Bahrain and a lackluster 0-0 draw against Indonesia.

The Times of India

How MotoGP is racing the clock to reach Mandalika on schedule

Roughly speaking, the distance between Misano's Marco Simoncelli circuit and the Mandalika circuit in Indonesia is about 12,000 km (or 7,316 miles to be more precise). That is not very impressive in isolation.

Autosport

West Papua rebels propose terms for release of New Zealand pilot Phillip Mehrtens

Announcement comes hours after rebels said the Indonesian army had bombed its headquarters where Mehrtens is being kept

The Guardian - AU

Striker's signing turns Indonesian eyes on Roar

The Brisbane Roar's social media following has exploded in the hours since the signing of Indonesia striker Rafael Struick for the ALM season.

AAP

Rahel Stephanie’s secret ingredient: pandan

From sweet to savoury dishes, the chef behind Indonesian supper club Spoons, loves to use the leaf for its unique colour and flavour

The Guardian - UK

Enemy at the gate? The West Australian turns its guns on Labor to back the mining giants

The newspaper owned by billionaire Kerry Stokes has not been shy about attacking environmental reforms – but are readers getting the full picture?

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Football Australia CEO backs Arnold as Socceroos coach

The Socceroos' poor World Cup qualifiers against Bahrain and Indonesia have piled pressure on Graham Arnold, but the coach has Football Australia's backing.

The Independent UK

Are Indonesia and Vietnam's multibillion-dollar clean energy deals stuck? Experts say not yet

Indonesia and Vietnam signed multibillion-dollar energy transition deals in 2022 that were heralded as drastic shifts in financing that would enable the coal-dependent countries to pivot to cleaner energy

The Conversation

Exceptional new fish fossil sparks rethink of how Earth’s geology drives evolution

Coelacanths are deep-sea fish that live off the coasts of southern Africa and Indonesia and can reach up to two metres in length. For a long time, scientists believed they were extinct.

Fortune

China is no longer the 'undisputed leader' in attracting foreign investment as European companies look elsewhere

The European Chamber of Commerce in China says India, Indonesia and even smaller countries like Malaysia now compete with world's second largest economy.

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The Independent UK

Pope heads to economic power Singapore after a joyous visit to impoverished, devout East Timor

Pope Francis is heading to Singapore for the final leg of his Asian trip

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Arnold adamant Socceroos can mend qualifying campaign

Socceroos coach Graham Arnold has some thinking to do after a 0-0 draw with Indonesia compounded a horror start to the latest round of World Cup qualifying.

AAP

Irankunda wants to improve, dominate WC qualifiers

Young gun Nestory Irankunda was a bright spark against Indonesia and he is set on kicking on with Bayern Munich so he can dominate for the Socceroos.

AAP

Socceroos battling in qualifiers after Indonesia draw

The Socceroos have been held to a 0-0 draw by Indonesia, leaving their hopes of direct World Cup qualification in the balance, and Graham Arnold frustrated.

The Guardian - UK

Indonesia puts moratorium on new Bali hotels amid overtourism fears

Concern has been growing in the popular tourist destination about the strain that visitors place on the local infrastructure, environment and culture

AAP

Arnold wants reaction from Socceroos against Indonesia

The Socceroos stumbled against Bahrain at home and coach Graham Arnold is seeking a positive response when they play Indonesia away on Tuesday.

The Guardian - AU

Socceroos seek redemption in Indonesia – but it won’t come easy in Jakarta cauldron

After a horror start to the latest round of World Cup qualifying, next up for Graham Arnold’s team is a potentially tricky opponent

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