19 minutes ago ‘We have no place to go’: How charming Beirut became a city of heartbreak

Syrian refugees are sleeping on beaches after fleeing the city’s south. Palestinian refugees are crammed in a camp. This is Beirut, where Israeli strikes are a constant threat.

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12 hours ago Images shared online of Sinwar, dead in the rubble, may increase support for Hamas

For Hamas, his loss is a serious setback, analysts say, but the group has survived the assassinations of multiple leaders over the decades.

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12 hours ago Australian swept out to sea off Bali beach found dead, local authorities say

An Australian man who was swept away by "extreme" waves at a beach in Bali has been found dead, local authorities say.

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12 hours ago Toddler hit at Melbourne pedestrian crossing dies in hospital, driver charged

A 24-year-old man has been charged after a toddler was allegedly hit and killed while crossing a road with relatives in Melbourne's south-east.

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16 hours ago Hamas leader dead: Yahya Sinwar, mastermind of October 7 attacks, killed by IDF

Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, who was the mastermind of the October 7 terror attack on Israel, has been killed by the IDF.

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17 hours ago Yahya Sinwar is dead. Good riddance. Now, we brace for what happens next

The Hamas leader’s death is cause for celebration in Israel, and around the world. No decent person will mourn his loss. 

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22 hours ago Hamas leader dead: Israel says Yahya Sinwar, mastermind of October 7 attacks, died in IDF attack

Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, who was the mastermind of the October 7 terror attack on Israel, has been killed by the IDF.

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33 hours ago Former SA Liberal leader dodges questions after resigning from parliament

Former Liberal leader David Speirs has dodged questions by a reporter after he resigned from South Australian parliament following weeks-long speculation over a white powder video and images.

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41 hours ago Brisbane news live: ACT leader gives the finger | Developer rejigs CBD student housing plan | Woman charged over fight in South Brisbane

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