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Japan and Australia urge calm after Chinese radar locks on Japanese jets
Dec 7, 2025 - World 
Japan and Australia urged calm on Sunday after Chinese military aircraft locked radar on Japanese fighter jets, a month after the Japanese leader's recent remarks on Taiwan that stirred tensions between Tokyo and Beijing.
Albanese warns of ‘difficult’ bushfire season ahead as cooler conditions bring relief to disaster-ravaged NSW
Dec 7, 2025 - World 
Most active fires contained on Sunday as disaster payments announced after 16 homes in Koolewong and four at Bulahdelah were destroyedFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe prime minister, Anthony Albanese, has warned of a “difficult” summer bushfire season ahead, as a natural disaster was declared in parts of New South Wales and crews battling more than 70 fires gained the upper hand on Sunday.The most destructive blaze – an out-of-control bushfire at Koolewong, not far from built-up areas of the Central Coast – destroyed 16 homes on Saturday. The threat had eased by midday on Sunday, as strong winds gave way to a cool change.Central CoastMid CoastUpper HunterMuswellbrookWarrumbungleDubbo Continue reading...
Nordic people know how to beat the winter blues. Here's how to find light in the darkest months
Dec 7, 2025 - World 
The Nordic countries are no strangers to the long, dark winter.
Fire at popular nightclub in India's Goa state kills at least 25, officials say
Dec 7, 2025 - World 
Officials say at least 25 people, including tourists, have been killed in a fire at a popular nightclub in India’s Goa state
Takeaways from AP's investigation into Russia's Africa Corps in Mali
Dec 7, 2025 - World 
Refugees from Mali have told The Associated Press that a new Russian military unit, Africa Corps, is committing abuses like rapes and beheadings
