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Backpacker Jessica went missing in London, colleagues received a cryptic message from her phone.

Five remaining Australians from the 'Bali Nine' drug smuggling group have been released by Indonesia after serving over 19 years in prison.

Seven tourists who were hospitalized after drinking cocktails at a luxury hotel in the Fiji island group are in stable condition.

Seven tourists in Fiji have been transported to the hospital in critical condition after a suspected case of alcohol poisoning.

Scandinavian countries are stepping up their fight against youth smartphone and social media usage to protect children from potential harm.

A Dalmatian in Bergen has given birth to an unexpected litter of 19 puppies, matching a world record set previously. The proud owners share their surprise and the challenges of caring for the large litter.

Australian media tycoon Rupert Murdoch has lost a legal battle with his own children over the succession of his companies. His plan to give equal power to all of his children has been challenged, leading to a family feud.

Australian police are investigating a suspicious fire that caused significant damage to a synagogue in Melbourne. Firefighters were deployed to extinguish the fire, but substantial damage occurred, raising concerns of antisemitic motives.

A woman driving at 80 km/h on a highway in Melbourne discovered a deadly tiger snake crawling up her leg. Was she also bitten?

Australian police arrested eleven men and two minors attempting to smuggle cocaine into Australia via sea, with an estimated street value of 760 million Australian dollars. The operation was based on intelligence gathered on a motorcycle gang. The suspects tried to smuggle the drugs into the state of Queensland using a recreational sailboat, risking a lifelong prison sentence.

A former childcare worker in Australia has been sentenced to life imprisonment for raping and abusing nearly seventy girls. The judge in Brisbane described the extent and nature of the crimes as 'depraved' and 'terrible', according to Australian media reports.

An Australian police officer who tasered a 95-year-old woman in a nursing home has been found guilty of manslaughter by a jury, facing a potential 25-year prison sentence.

The Australian House of Representatives has passed a law requiring individuals in Australia to be at least sixteen years old to access social media platforms.

Eight hostel employees have been arrested by the police in Laos after six tourists died from toxic alcohol consumption.

Emperor penguin Gus, found 3000 kilometers away from Antarctica, starts his return journey after being cared for in Australia.

A tourist lost one of his legs during a wild kayaking trip in Australia after colliding with a group of rocks. The tragic incident occurred in Tasmania's Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park.

An Australian teenager has tragically passed away after consuming toxic cocktails during a trip to Laos. The incident has raised concerns about methanol poisoning among travelers in Southeast Asia.

The Hong Kong High Court has sentenced all 45 activists guilty of 'subversion' after holding unofficial primary elections for the pro-democracy opposition, violating the controversial national security law imposed by Beijing in 2020.

Two 19-year-old backpackers were poisoned by cocktails containing methanol in Laos. The incident occurred in Vang Vieng, a popular destination among backpackers in Laos.

Scientists in South Africa have discovered a simple solution to reduce the number of shark attacks on surfers.

Penguin Gus is recovering well after his unintended journey of almost 3,500 kilometers to Australia from Antarctica.

The British OnlyFans model Bonnie Blue had her visa revoked by the Australian Department of Home Affairs after revealing her plans to engage in a week-long sex marathon with recently graduated young men.

Thousands of dead seabirds have washed up on the beaches of the east coast of Australia, leaving scientists puzzled about the cause of death, as reported by The Guardian.

The outcome of the elections in the United States has led to disappointment among Democrats, as reflected in Google search queries. Searches related to 'moving to Australia' surged by 820 percent in the 24 hours following the initial results. However, it seems that the most popular destination for potential emigration among Americans is Canada or New Zealand. Searches for emigrating to Canada increased by 1270 percent, while those for New Zealand skyrocketed by almost 2000 percent. These search volumes are considered record-high by Google.

Authorities in Australia have found over 40,000 stolen coins based on the children's series Bluey.

A woman managed to survive for at least six days in the Australian wilderness despite a venomous snake bite until rescue workers brought her to safety on Sunday afternoon. Her disappearance sparked a large-scale rescue effort in and around the Snowy Mountains area.

An increasing number of schools in the United States are banning Crocs due to safety reasons. Find out why in this unbiased news article.

A growing number of American schools are banning Crocs due to safety concerns and risk of accidents.

Ticketmaster invalidates numerous overpriced Oasis tickets, making them available for purchase again. Find out when and where you can buy them.

A woman in Australia got trapped upside down under rocks in an attempt to retrieve her phone, leading to a seven-hour ordeal in a three-meter deep crevice.