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Object found in the Milky Way ‘unlike anything astronomers have seen’

by Maddison Connaughton Agence France-Presse SYDNEY, Australia (AFP) - Australian researchers have discovered a strange spinning object in the Milky…

Covid-hit Australian warship delivers disaster aid to Tonga

NUKU'ALOFA, Tonga (AFP) -- A coronavirus-hit Australian warship docked in Tonga on Wednesday, delivering desperately needed aid to the volcano-and-tsunami-struck…

Rio Tinto begins underground work at vast Mongolia copper mine: state media

ULAANBAATAR, Mongolia (AFP) - Underground operations have finally begun at a copper mine in Mongolia, official media has reported, ending…

Covid outbreak on ship threatens Tonga aid efforts

NUKU'ALOFA, Tonga (AFP) - A Covid-19 outbreak on an Australian warship threatened to disrupt Tonga eruption aid efforts Tuesday, as…

Djokovic plans 2023 Australian Open return: tournament chief

Novak Djokovic intends to play the Australian Open in 2023, tournament chief Craig Tiley said Sunday while blaming "miscommunication" for…

‘Disappointed’ Djokovic says he will leave Australia

Novak Djokovic said Sunday he was "extremely disappointed" by Australia's decision to deport him but he would comply and leave…

Djokovic visa move protects Australian ‘sacrifices’: PM

SYDNEY, Australia (AFP) -- Prime Minister Scott Morrison said Friday his government cancelled Novak Djokovic's visa to protect Australia's hard-won…

Australian town hits record high temperature of 50.7C

SYDNEY, Australia (AFP) -- A remote town in Western Australia has equalled the country's hottest day on record, reporting a…

Europe eyes lithium ‘white gold’ rush as cars go green

by Isabel MALSANG Agence France-Presse PARIS, France (AFP) - Europe is seeking to expand its lithium mining and refining capacity…

Novak Djokovic’s Australia controversy timeline

World number one Novak Djokovic has languished in a Melbourne detention centre since Thursday morning after having his Australian visa…

Osaka vows to have fun after making winning return from long break

MELBOURNE, Australia (AFP) -- Naomi Osaka said Tuesday that she aims to enjoy herself on court this year as she…

Australia’s Omicron surge drives infections record, testing rush

SYDNEY, Australia (AFP) - Australia reported a record daily tally of nearly 50,000 Covid-19 cases Tuesday as the Omicron variant…

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