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Chinese warships and helicopters spotted close to Australia
China has flexed its military muscles after a fleet of warships were spotted close to Australia and a Beijing navy helicopter was seen flying within 10ft of a Philippines coastguard plane.
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Russian host targeted by sanctions for involvement in ransomware attacks
The U.S., U.K., and Australia target a Russian-based bulletproof hosting provider with sanctions, for its critical role in facilitating cybercriminal activities, including major ransomware attacks.
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Alleged Lithuanian trafficking group uncovered during crackdown on Narcos
A recent U.S. sanctions notice has put the spotlight on an alleged narcotics ring from the small Baltic country, which purportedly includes a previously-convicted trafficker dubbed a “global kingpin” of the trade.
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US, UK, and Australia impose sanctions on Russian cybercrime network
The U.S., U.K. and Australia on Tuesday sanctioned a Russian web-hosting services provider and two Russian men who administer the service in support of Russian ransomware syndicate LockBit.
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Former Harrods employee accuses Mohamed and Salah al Fayed of assault in the 1990s
Describing her ordeal on camera for the first time, Rachael Louw told Sky News that Salah al Fayed climbed into her bed while she was working as his assistant on a yacht in Monaco. She also recounted Mohamed al Fayed’s attempts to coerce her.
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Cruel parents starved their teen ballerina daughter until she weighed only 4 stone
A couple, from Australia, forced their teenage daughter to follow a strict diet, take part in intense ballet training and taught her to become fully reliant on them - they have been jailed for neglect.
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UK security officials probe DeepSeek, a Chinese AI app
Britain’s Tech Secretary Peter Kyle tells POLITICO the chatbot — which has sparked fears China is stealing a march in the AI race — is being assessed to ensure “safety is there from the onset.”
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’World’s biggest superyacht,’ valued at £400m, faces scrapping as tycoon defaults on payment
The M/Y Somnio - a 222m ‘Yacht Liner’ marketed as ’the world’s biggest superyacht’ - is the brainchild of Australian investor Carl Le Souef, 62, who has been planning the boat’s construction since 2007.
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Australian social media influencer faces charges for alleged baby poisoning
An Australian influencer has been charged with poisoning her baby girl to elicit donations and boost online followers.
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Australian promoters ignore ASIC’s Auratus fraud warnings
Despite the Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) issuing two fraud warnings, a group of die-hard investors continue to promote Auratus and Billionico.
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Boeing plane aborts takeoff after landing gear catches fire on runway
An Etihad plane from Australia to the United Arab Emirates was forced to abort takeoff after two of its wheels exploded, it has been alleged.
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Two sailors die on separate yachts during Sydney to Hobart race - as 15 other boats withdraw
Race organisers said 15 other yachts - including favourite Master Lock Comanche - withdrew from the Sydney to Hobart competition over poor weather conditions.
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Former Australia rugby chief Alan Jones denies 34 sex charges involving 10 men
A former Australia national rugby coach has denied a slew of sexual assault allegations after being charged with the abuse of 10 males over two decades.
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Australia adopts groundbreaking law prohibiting under-16s from using social media, despite safety concerns
Bill passes amid warning that process has been rushed and that a ban could push teenagers towards the dark web or into isolation
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England cricket legend Sir Ian Botham rescued after falling into crocodile-infested waters
England cricket legend Sir Ian Botham was rescued by his former rival after a fall into a crocodile-infested river in Australia.
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Ex-Chelsea and England star Frank Lampard breaks silence after photo linked to £38m drugs bust
Ex-Chelsea and England footballer Frank Lampard was left near-speechless after he was informed that pictures of his face had been discovered in a £38million drugs bust in Australia.
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"Palace knew King Charles protester might cause trouble but invited her out of respect"
King Charles has recognised that he will have to have uncomfortable encounters and confrontations with those who believe they’ve been wronged by Britain in the past, writes Mirror royal editor Russell Myers
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King Charles heckled by shouting senator during speech in Australian parliament
King Charles has been confronted by an Australian senator after giving a speech in the country’s parliament, who shouted: ‘This is not your land. You are not our King’ at the monarch.
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Former Leinster star Rocky Elsom sentenced to five years in jail
Elsom was convicted in absentia and an international warrant has been issued for his arrest.
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The King’s visit to Australia sparks controversy as critics label a reception event an ’insult’
Monarchists in Australia have accused the state premiers of "insulting" King Charles as they will not be present at a reception welcoming him to the country.
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Influencer wife of former AFL player detained in Bali raids aimed at illegal prostitution
The influencer wife of a former AFL player and media identity is among 12 people arrested after police raids last month on two separate Bali massage parlours suspected of illegal prostitution.
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King Charles has said he won’t oppose Australia becoming a republic if that’s what the people want
Charles is reportedly taking an "anti-confrontational approach" toward Republican campaigners ahead of his visit.
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Australian police have seized $6.4 million from the suspected owner of an encrypted platform
The Australian Federal Police (AFP) announced they had seized AUD 9.3 million (US$6.36 million) in cryptocurrency as part of an operation targeting the assets of the alleged mastermind behind Ghost, an encrypted communication platform used by organized crime groups around the world to coordinate their illegal activities.
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Australian police have infiltrated the encrypted messaging app Ghost, leading to the arrest of dozens of individuals
Australian police announced Wednesday that they have infiltrated Ghost, an encrypted global communications app used by criminals, resulting in dozens of arrests.
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Australia sentences 29-year-old in worst sexual extortion case in history
An Australian court sentenced a 29-year-old man to 17 years in prison for coercing 286 victims from several countries, including 180 children, into performing sexually explicit acts on camera or video.
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