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In Bangkok, the wounded of Singapore Airlines 321 recall flight’s horror

In Bangkok, the wounded of Singapore Airlines 321 recall flight’s horror

Some are evidently traumatised. Many are seriously injured. One man limps by in a gown, neck brace and sling.

  • by Zach Hope

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Macron heads to riot-hit New Caledonia as Australia, NZ evacuate tourists

Macron heads to riot-hit New Caledonia as Australia, NZ evacuate tourists

Some 108 Australians and other tourists landed in Brisbane, Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong said. More flights are expected.

  • by Kirsty Needham and Dominique Vidalon
Assange can appeal against US extradition on espionage charges, UK court rules

Assange can appeal against US extradition on espionage charges, UK court rules

London’s High Court ruled that assurances it sought from the US were insufficient and that it would allow the WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to appeal against his extradition on espionage charges.

  • by Rob Harris
After high-drama capture, Haas’ life all but rests in the hands of Australian diplomats
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After high-drama capture, Haas’ life all but rests in the hands of Australian diplomats

In a possible high-stakes test for the Albanese government, the case of Gregor Haas, father of NRL star Payne, has the making of a three-way diplomatic tangle.

  • by Zach Hope and Edward Stephan Bungabung
Investigators allege NRL star’s father has cartel links, sent drugs from Mexico
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Investigators allege NRL star’s father has cartel links, sent drugs from Mexico

More details have emerged about the alleged crimes of Australian man Gregor Johann Haas, who was arrested in the Philippines on Wednesday.

  • by Zach Hope
Australians stranded in New Caledonia ‘running out of food’ amid civil unrest

Australians stranded in New Caledonia ‘running out of food’ amid civil unrest

Penny Wong said the government was working with authorities in France and New Caledonia, to find a way for Australians to safely leave the island.

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Japan’s laws have changed. Now its society must too

Japan’s laws have changed. Now its society must too

Dozens of Australian parents and children have been caught in this outdated, cruel system. Now the Japanese government has finally relented.

  • by Eryk Bagshaw
NRL star’s father allegedly linked to Mexican drug cartel, faces death penalty
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NRL star’s father allegedly linked to Mexican drug cartel, faces death penalty

Indonesian authorities have been hunting accused drug trafficker Gregor Johann Haas since December last year. They arrested him on Wednesday with help from Philippine police.

  • by Zach Hope, Amilia Rosa and Michael Chammas
Japan has finally changed its custody law. Australian parents fear it’s not enough

Japan has finally changed its custody law. Australian parents fear it’s not enough

Australian parents of children abducted by their ex-partners in Japan say watershed reforms enabling joint custody don’t address the root cause of the issue.

  • by Lisa Visentin and Eryk Bagshaw
Just a two-hour flight from Australia, idyllic New Caledonia implodes

Just a two-hour flight from Australia, idyllic New Caledonia implodes

This week, the tropical Pacific holiday destination erupted amid tensions with the French government in Paris over voting rights.

  • by Matthew Knott
Drugs allegedly mailed to Australian in Bali were gift in toothpaste tube: lawyer

Drugs allegedly mailed to Australian in Bali were gift in toothpaste tube: lawyer

Australian Troy Smith was holidaying with his wife in Bali when he was allegedly caught with methamphetamine.

  • by Zach Hope