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World February 19, 2024

Toxic material now found in 34 Australian sites, prompting task force to begin large-scale investigation

More locations were found to contain toxic materials in Australia — two of them being schools. The Environmental Protection Authority said 34 sites have tested positive for asbestos.

Olympics February 19, 2024

Olympic medalist sparks probe after wearing mankini at Australian show jumping event

Shane Rose, a three-time Olympic medalist in team eventing for Australia, drew ire last week as he competed in a show jumping event wearing a mankini.

Julian Assange February 17, 2024

Australian MPs vote overwhelmingly to demand US, UK free Assange; US lawyers pressure DOJ to drop charges

Australian MPs and U.S. lawyers are calling an end to the prosecution of Julian Assange ahead of his possible final legal appeal challenging his U.S. extradition.

Julian Assange February 14, 2024

Artist threatens to destroy Picasso, Rembrandt, Warhol masterpieces with acid if Julian Assange dies in prison

An artist in France said he will destroy up to $45 million worth of artwork by Rembrandt, Picasso, Andy Warhol and others if WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange dies in prison.

Australia February 13, 2024

Australia to ban doxxing after pro-Palestinian activists publish personal info of hundreds of Jewish people

The Australian government said Tuesday it will ban doxxing after pro-Palestinian activists published personal details of hundreds of Jewish people.

Artificial Intelligence February 11, 2024

UK defense chief highlights AI as key to strengthening security against Chinese ambitions

British Defense Secretary Grant Shapps spoke with Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Digital about how the AUKUS alliance has and will continue to put artificial intelligence front and center of its policies.

Julian Assange February 10, 2024

UN torture expert urges UK to halt Julian Assange’s US extradition over fears of torture, human rights abuses

A U.N. expert on torture is urging the U.K. government to halt the possible U.S. extradition of Wikileaks founder Julian Assange over concerns of possible torture.

Australia February 1, 2024

Australian police rescue 3-year-old stuck inside Hello Kitty claw machine

Police in Queensland, Australia, rescued a toddler who got stuck inside a claw machine full of toys at a shopping center over the weekend.

VIDEO February 1, 2024

Australian toddler rescued from inside 'Hello Kitty' claw machine

A 3-year-old boy was rescued in Australia after he climbed his way into a "Hello Kitty" claw machine to claim a stuffed toy. (Credit: Queensland Police via Storyful)

Australia January 31, 2024

Australian girl swings large snake several times to rescue pet guinea pig: video

A 12-year-old girl from Australia rescued her pet guinea pig by grabbing hold of a snake looking to feast on the animal, and swinging it around several times.

Sharks January 30, 2024

Sydney Harbor shark attack leaves woman with serious leg injury

A 29-year-old Australian woman reportedly has suffered a “serious injury" to her leg after being bitten by a shark while swimming in Sydney Harbor.