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NETWORK SPECIAL. , PLEASE CONTACT NETWORK PICTURE DESK BEFORE PUBLISHING. , A trial begins for an Australian man charged over a violent brawl at one of Bali's most exclusive beach clubs. Mohamed Rifai is facing an assault charge following the incident at the popular Finns Beach Club last month.

Aussie faces 5 years in jail for Bali beach club ‘punch’

An Australian man could be thrown behind bars for allegedly landing a blow that left a security guard with missing teeth, with the reason behind the attack revealed in a Bali court.

2BF8W3M Freedom Beach, Phuket / Thailand: Freedom Beach is most popular bay in Phuket, ThailandPhoto - AlamyEscape 31 March 2024Thailand cover story

Warning after Aussie dies in Thailand

Thailand authorities have issued a warning to tourists after the body of Australian man was found off a popular swimming beach.

TOPSHOT - Pakistanis wave the national flag as they celebrate after the ceasefire between Pakistan and India, in Hyderabad, Sindh province, on May 10, 2025. Pakistan and India agreed on May 10, 2025, to a full and immediate ceasefire after days of deadly jet fighter, missile, drone and artillery attacks -- news surprisingly announced by US President, who congratulated them on using

Pakistan ‘committed’ to ceasefire with India despite violation claims

Pakistan says it “remains committed to faithful implementation” of the ceasefire it has agreed to with India, after New Delhi accused it of violating the truce and said it was retaliating.

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TOPSHOT - Kashmiri Muslims shout anti-Indian slogans after offering Friday prayers following Indian strikes in Muzaffarabad, the capital of Pakistan-administered Kashmir, on May 9, 2025. The death toll from India and Pakistan's biggest clashes in decades passed 50 on May 9 with each country accusing the other of sending waves of drone attacks. (Photo by Sajjad QAYYUM / AFP)

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‘We will not de-escalate’: Pakistan’s warning to India

Pakistan has refused to back down in their ongoing altercation with India accusing their opponent of bringing the nuclear-armed nations “closer to a major conflict.”

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Kuta, Indonesia - February 19, 2016: A large crowd of tourists enjoy the sunset at a beach bar on Kuta beach in Seminyak, Bali. The island is famous for its nightlife. Image: iStock

Don’t become a victim of this crime in Bali

Australian tourists are being warned to beware as police on the holiday island of Bali urge caution on a new crime wave.

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DO NOT USE BEFORE CONTACTING HS PIC DESK *EMBARGO* Screen grabs from Rick Olarenshaw 50th birthday celebration at his alleged strip club in Bali. Source: Facebook

‘We love the sweat’: Inside raunchy brothel linked to AFL star’s ex-wife

An unearthed video has revealed former Essendon premiership player Ricky Olarenshaw boasting to friends inside a Bali brothel as pole dancers performed. See the footage.

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(COMBO) This combination of pictures created on March 05, 2025 shows US President Donald Trump at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland on February 28, 2025 and Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on February 1, 2025 on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Canada. US President Donald Trump, after a call with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, accused the Canadian leader on March 5, 2025, of playing up a Canada-US trade war to cling to power. Trump said in a social media post that Trudeau

Trump pauses Canada, Mexico tariffs

US President Donald Trump has paused some tariffs on Canada and Mexico amid his trade war with border nations.

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NETWORK SPECIAL. PLEASE CONTACT NETWORK PICTURE DESK BEFORE PUBLISHING. Ricky Olarenshaw’s estranged wife Saranitha in court in Bali. 6/3/25

‘In tears’: Ex-AFL star’s wife learns fate over Bali brothel case

Ricky Olarenshaw’s estranged wife Saranitha and an Aussie couple have appeared before a Bali court on charges of running a brothel.

NETWORK SPECIAL. MUST TALK WITH NETWORK PIC DESK BEFORE PUBLISHING. Ricky Olarenshaw’s estranged wife Nitha has arrived in court praying for her freedom ahead of a sentencing hearing over allegations she ran a brothel., , The mother of Olarenshaw’s child is facing up to 12 years jail if convicted on pornography charges, as offering sexual services is illegal in Indonesia. , , Speaking outside Bali’s Denpasar District Court, Nitha said she was hoping for her “freedom” as she arrived to hear her fate.

Update on ex-AFL star’s wife’s Bali brothel court case

A Bali judge has made an unexpected call during the court case for Ricky Olarenshaw’s estranged wife Nitha, who is facing up to 12 years jail if convicted over allegations she ran a brothel.

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25 FEBRUARY 2025. The Defence Department has released more pictures of the Chinese warships in the Tasman Sea, which have now moved back into Australia's EEZ and are roughly 300 kilometres east of Hobart. Peopleâs Liberation Army-Navy Jiangkai-class frigate Hengyang. *** Local Caption *** As part of Australiaâs whole-of-government maritime border protection efforts, Defence routinely monitors all maritime traffic in our Exclusive Economic Zone and maritime approaches. Australia respects the right of all states under international law to exercise freedom of navigation and overflight in international waters and airspace, just as we expect others to respect our right to do the same. Picture: Australian Defence Force

Chinese ambassador’s AI warning amid warships row

China’s top diplomat has accused Australia of “overstretching” the definition of security risk after a ban on DeepSeek AI, as Chinese warships head towards Perth.

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TOPSHOT - This handout photo taken on February 13, 2025 and released by The Australian Defence Force shows sailors onboard the Royal Australian Navy ship HMAS Arunta looking at the People's Liberation Army-Navy (PLA-N) Fuchi-class replenishment vessel and Weishanhu Jiangkai-class frigate Hengyang in the Tasman Sea. Australia's foreign minister voiced concern on February 21 over live fire drills conducted by three Chinese warships sailing off the country's east coast. (Photo by Handout / AUSTRALIAN DEFENCE FORCE / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT

‘Hyped it’: China slams Australia after live-fire drills

China has responded to claims it did not give enough notice for live-fire naval exercises in waters between Australia and New Zealand.

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TOPSHOT - This handout illustration image obtained February 27, 2020 courtesy of the National Institutes of Health taken with a scanning electron microscope shows SARS-CoV-2 (yellow)—also known as 2019-nCoV, the virus that causes COVID-19—isolated from a patient in the US, emerging from the surface of cells (blue/pink) cultured in the lab. - President Donald Trump has played down fears of a major coronavirus outbreak in the United States, even as infections ricochet around the world, prompting a ban on pilgrims to Saudi Arabia. China is no longer the only breeding ground for the deadly virus as countries fret over possible contagion coming from other hotbeds of infection, including Iran, South Korea and Italy. There are now more daily cases being recorded outside China than inside the country, where the virus first emerged in December, according to the World Health Organization. (Photo by Handout / National Institutes of Health / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT

Covid-like bat virus found in Chinese lab

A new coronavirus in bats that could spread from animal-to-human one day has been discovered in China.

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Local Bali social media video reportedly shows shirtless Australian tourist and his mates wielding what appear to be planks of wood are accused of starting a shocking melee in Bali which left four security guards injured.

Aussie among five questioned over wild Bali brawl

An Australian is among a group of tourists being grilled by Bali police over a fight outside a popular beach club, with calls for them to spend time behind bars.

Indonesian police are investigating after an Australian tourist allegedly started a fight outside Bali beach club Finns on February 11 2025

Aussie man detained after being grilled on ‘heated’ Bali brawl

Bali police have said one Australian is their main suspect from a shocking melee outside a beach club, where a group of five men claim they were attacked by at least 15 security guards.

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