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Women react after hearing of the death of a relative at the site of an under-construction building collapse in Bangkok on March 30, 2025, two days after an earthquake struck central Myanmar and Thailand. The death toll from a huge earthquake that hit Myanmar and Thailand passed 1,600, as rescuers dig through the rubble of collapsed buildings in a desperate search for survivors. (Photo by Lillian SUWANRUMPHA / AFP)

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Grim update on deadly quake disaster

Hopes of finding more survivors are fading after a massive earthquake killed at least 1,700 people in Myanmar and neighbouring Thailand.

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‘Human tragedy’: Albanese vows $2m for quake aid

Australia has joined the global aid effort after the devastating quake in Myanmar and Thailand, as Aussie witnesses tell of the terrifying moment disaster struck. Follow the updates.

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Australian celebrity Sophie Monk has posted a video explaining how she escaped a hotel from the 52nd floor as the 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Bankgkok.

Sophie Monk’s quake terror in Thai hotel

Australian celebrity Sophie Monk has posted video recounting how she escaped her Thailand hotel as the deadly 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck killing hundreds. WARNING: Graphic

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TOPSHOT - A wildfire is seen next to a stone lantern of family tomb in Andong on March 26, 2025. At least 18 people have been killed in one of South Korea's worst wildfire outbreaks, with multiple blazes burning and causing

Deadly South Korean wildfires ‘spreading rapidly’

Wildfires in South Korea are now the largest and deadliest there on record, having burned more forest and killed more people than any previous blaze, as the death toll hit 27.

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A Tesla dealership in Austin, Texas was targeted on a bomb scare. Picture: Getty Images

Bombs planted in Tesla showroom

A series of explosive devices have been found hidden in a Tesla dealership. President Donald Trump has labelled such actions as “domestic terrorism’ and has vowed to go after those responsible.

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Peter Gerald Scully of Australia walks in handcuffs as he arrives at Cagayan de Oro city hall in southern Philippines on Tuesday, June 16, 2015. Scully and his Filipino girlfriend Carme Ann Alvarez have pleaded not guilty to charges of raping and trafficking two girls aged 9 and 12 in a southern Philippine city. Scully is also under investigation in the death of a girl whose remains were found inside his house in another southern province. (AP Photo)

Reason Aussie pedo gave to escape jail

An Australian man labelled the “world’s worst pedophile” will die behind bars after a Philippines court rejected his argument as to why he should be allowed to go free. Warning: graphic.

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Melb woman dies in Bali boat tragedy; Aussie couple injured

A snorkelling trip to an idyllic island off Bali has ended in tragedy after an Australian woman celebrating her birthday died and two other Aussies were injured when their boat capsized.

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BRISBANE AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos SEPTEMBER 6, 2022: A Jetstar plane leaves Brisbane Airport. Hundreds of Australians are stranded in Bali after multiple Jetstar flight cancellations leave travellers scrambling to find emergency accommodation. NewsWire / Sarah Marshall

Flights to Bali resume after volcanic eruption causes chaos

Flights between Australia and Bali are back on for now as ash from a temperamental volcano eases. Find out how to check the status of your flight.

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BEIJING, CHINA - MARCH 11: Chinese President Xi Jinping attend the closing of the Third Session of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) at the Great Hall of the People on March 11, 2025 in Beijing, China. China's annual political gathering known as the Two Sessions convenes leaders and lawmakers annually to set the government's agenda for domestic economic and social development for the year. (Photo by Lintao Zhang/Getty Images)

China slammed over ‘inhumane’ executions of Canadian citizens

Canada has lashed China after the execution of four Canadian citizens on drugs smuggling charges, strongly condemning Beijing’s use of the death penalty.

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Passengers rescued by security forces from a passenger train attacked by insurgents arrive at a railway station in Quetta, Pakistan, Wednesday, March 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Arshad Butt)

‘Doomsday scenes’: Train hijacking ends in bloodbath

Pakistan’s hijacked train terror has ended in a shootout between a militant group and security forces, leaving many people dead.

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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.

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