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Football mourns ‘heartbreaking’ Indonesia stampede deaths

AFP picks out reactions from people and organisations.

Monday, 03 Oct 2022 09:10 AM

Football mourns ‘heartbreaking’ Indonesia stampede deaths

New cholera infection detected in Haiti

First case in more than three years after deadly epidemic.

Monday, 03 Oct 2022 08:30 AM

New cholera infection detected in Haiti

Tesla says deliveries increased in Q3

Between July and September, Elon Musk's company delivered 343,380 vehicles around the world, says statement.

Monday, 03 Oct 2022 07:50 AM

Tesla says deliveries increased in Q3

Bolsonaro has edge in early Brazil vote count

Presidential election looks headed for runoff.

Monday, 03 Oct 2022 07:10 AM

Bolsonaro has edge in early Brazil vote count

More than 40 bodies found in Libya mass grave

Missing persons authority says DNA samples have been taken for analysis.

Sunday, 02 Oct 2022 11:50 PM

More than 40 bodies found in Libya mass grave



Sri Lanka cuts tax on female hygiene products

Govt launches aid for women, girls unable to afford essential items amid economic crisis.

Sunday, 02 Oct 2022 11:00 PM

Sri Lanka cuts tax on female hygiene products

Pope deplores Ukraine annexations, calls for end to war

The pontiff urges Russian leader to stop conflict, Ukrainian president to be open to peace talks.

Sunday, 02 Oct 2022 10:10 PM

Pope deplores Ukraine annexations, calls for end to war

Indonesia stadium stampede a ‘tragedy beyond comprehension’, says FIFA president

Last night’s incident has become one of the world’s deadliest sporting disasters.         

Sunday, 02 Oct 2022 09:20 PM

Indonesia stadium stampede a ‘tragedy beyond comprehension’, says FIFA president

Israel praises US proposal for Lebanon maritime border deal

PM says deal strengthens Jewish state's security and economy.

Sunday, 02 Oct 2022 08:30 PM

Israel praises US proposal for Lebanon maritime border deal

Japan’s Nishioka beats Shapovalov to win Korea Open

The 27-year-old scores his second ATP title.         

Sunday, 02 Oct 2022 07:40 PM

Japan’s Nishioka beats Shapovalov to win Korea Open

Iran says awaits unfreezing of US$7 billion after releasing Americans

Baquer Namazi, son freed over promise of unblocking Tehran resources.

Sunday, 02 Oct 2022 07:00 PM

Iran says awaits unfreezing of US$7 billion after releasing Americans

Australian football vows to punish Nazi salutes at final

The sport’s governing body says eight people were evicted from Sydney’s CommBank Stadium.

Sunday, 02 Oct 2022 06:20 PM

Australian football vows to punish Nazi salutes at final

Afghan women students rally in Herat after classroom attack

Taliban personnel stop them from reaching the provincial governorate.

Sunday, 02 Oct 2022 05:40 PM

Afghan women students rally in Herat after classroom attack

Argentina charges 2 more over vice-president assassination bid

Judge says the accused had begun their plot on April 22.

Sunday, 02 Oct 2022 05:00 PM

Argentina charges 2 more over vice-president assassination bid

Qatar races to ready luxury and budget rooms for World Cup

Workers engaged in a ‘furious race against time’ to get accommodation up for FIFA officials, football teams, fans.

Sunday, 02 Oct 2022 04:20 PM

Qatar races to ready luxury and budget rooms for World Cup


Hamilton allowed to wear piercing, but Mercedes cop €25,000 fine

7-time world champion says doctors told him to keep nose stud on to prevent reinfection.      

Sunday, 02 Oct 2022 03:40 PM

Hamilton allowed to wear piercing, but Mercedes cop €25,000 fine

26 killed as tractor trailer carrying pilgrims crashes in India

16 others were injured in the accident in Uttar Pradesh.

Sunday, 02 Oct 2022 03:00 PM

26 killed as tractor trailer carrying pilgrims crashes in India

Venezuela frees 7 Americans in swap for Maduro wife’s nephews

Both countries claim ‘unjust’ detention of prisoners, as US forced to swallow bitter pill in exchange.

Sunday, 02 Oct 2022 02:20 PM

Venezuela frees 7 Americans in swap for Maduro wife’s nephews

Nicaragua breaks ties with Netherlands, bars US envoy

This comes as Managua expels the European Union’s envoy.

Sunday, 02 Oct 2022 01:40 PM

Nicaragua breaks ties with Netherlands, bars US envoy

Austria returns Indigenous remains to New Zealand

Records show bones, including skulls, were collected by graverobber after looting burial sites.

Sunday, 02 Oct 2022 01:00 PM

Austria returns Indigenous remains to New Zealand

Thousands march in Canada in solidarity with Iran protests

Women cut hair, demanding freedom for 'repressed' population, regime change.  

Sunday, 02 Oct 2022 12:20 PM

Thousands march in Canada in solidarity with Iran protests

US, Australia, Japan vow to work together against China

Defence ministers agree to boost military cooperation.

Sunday, 02 Oct 2022 11:40 AM

US, Australia, Japan vow to work together against China

Power mostly returned in Havana after hurricane triggers blackout

People protest, banging pots and dustbins, after two days without power.

Sunday, 02 Oct 2022 11:00 AM

Power mostly returned in Havana after hurricane triggers blackout

King Charles III won’t attend COP27 after Truss ‘objected’

Sunday Times report comes amid speculation PM to scale back commitment to environment.

Sunday, 02 Oct 2022 10:20 AM

King Charles III won’t attend COP27 after Truss ‘objected’

Ukraine forces enter key Russia-annexed town

Zelensky vows to press onward as Moscow says it has withdrawn to a ‘more favourable’ position.

Sunday, 02 Oct 2022 09:40 AM

Ukraine forces enter key Russia-annexed town