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Shoba RaoHead of Digital

Shoba Rao is Head of Digital at News Corp’s National News Network. With more than 20 years experience, she leads a team to help produce national and world stories across all metro and regional titles.

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HMNZS Manawanui (A09) - one of only six active Royal New Zealand Navy ships - has sunk off of Samoa.. A RHIB and one of Manawanui 's liferafts. Credit: Samoa Fire and Emergency Services Authority

Crew and passengers rescued from stricken NZ Navy ship

All 75 crew members and passengers who were onboard a Royal New Zealand Navy ship that ran aground off the Samoan island of Upolu, have been rescued. See the pictures.

LiveWorld

Israel steps up Lebanon attacks; protester’s shocking act

Israel has ramped up its airstrikes in Lebanon as Aussies flee while a protester makes a disturbing move outside the White House. See photos, video.

World

Smoke rises from the site of an Israeli airstrike that targeted a neighborhood in the southern suburb of Beirut early October 3, 2024. (Photo by Fadel ITANI / AFP)

Israeli airstrike at Beirut medical centre kills six

At least six people were killed and seven injured in an Israeli attack on Lebanon health centre, as an Australian evacuation flight touched down in Cyprus.

UpdatedRoyals

MASERU, LESOTHO - OCTOBER 02: Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex poses for a photo with members of the community during a visit to Matlameng Ã¢â¬â Ha Mahlehle in the Leribe region with Sentebale to meet with the community and see the climate resilience project in action on October 2, 2024 in Leribe, Lesotho. Joining the visit, alongside the Co-Founding Patrons Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex, and Prince Seeiso of Lesotho, and Board Chair Dr. Sophie Chandauka MBE were a group of innovative international funders and business leaders interested in the Southern African region. (Photo by Brian Otieno/Getty Images for Sentebale)

‘The warrior’: Prince Harry gets hero’s welcome

Prince Harry has received a rock star reception in a small mountainous village, as new details were revealed about the Sussexes feud with the Beckhams. See stunning photos.

UpdatedMusic

FILE PICS - LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 25: Sean "Diddy" Combs attends the REVOLT X AT&T 3-Day Summit In Los Angeles - Day 1 at Magic Box on October 25, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for REVOLT)

More than 100 victims including kids accuse Diddy of sex crimes

More than 100 people, including dozens of children, who say they were victims of rape, sexual assault and sexual exploitation at the hands of Sean “Diddy” Combs, are set to sue the rap star.

UpdatedUnited States

NOAA satellite image of Hurricane Milton near Mexico.

‘Life-threatening’: Florida braces for second hurricane

Florida scrambles to evacuate and prepare for its biggest storm in a decade, less than two weeks after Hurricane Helene killed at least 230 people. Follow updates.

World

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 27: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) at the United Nations headquarters on September 27, 2024 in New York City. World leaders convened for the General Assembly as the world continues to experience major wars in Gaza, Ukraine, and Sudan, along with a threat of a larger conflict in the Middle East. Stephanie Keith/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by STEPHANIE KEITH / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

‘Rise and kill him first’: Israeli leader celebrates assassination

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejoiced at the news Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah is dead calling him “the central engine of Iran’s axis of evil.”

Retail

‘Be wary’: Inside China’s Temu and SHEIN Aussie shopping boom

Aussies have spent $3 billion with Chinese owned sites SHEIN and Temu in the past year. Economists, cyber security experts and human rights advocates are sounding the alarm.

National

Sam Neill’s cancer journey update

Sam Neill has given an update on his cancer journey and explained what he thinks may have been a contributing factor to his “brush” with the disease.

Royals

Seven inspirational teachers were honored today at the Opera in Copenhagen. Her Majesty the Queen (Queen Mary), together with the Minister of Education and Research Christina Egelund, handed out this year's Teaching Award to seven teachers in the country's higher education. The Teaching Award honours educators who have excelled through presence, dedication and professional curiosity. Picture Instagram Hanne Juul, Aller Foto & Media

Queen Mary’s role as King Frederik jetted off without her

Queen Mary was recently given a new role after King Frederik jetted off without her. She has also given an update on Queen Margrethe II’s health after her fall.

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