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Air India flight to London crashes in Ahmedabad, all 244 on board feared dead

The plane was carrying 232 passengers and 12 crew members, including 169 Indian nationals, 53 British, seven Portuguese, and one Canadian national.

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Hamas killed and took Palestinian aid workers hostage in Gaza, says US-Israel backed group

“For days, Hamas has openly threatened our team, our aid workers, and the civilians who receive aid from us. These threats were met with silence.”

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Trump Administration Threatens to Sink Australia’s $368 Billion Nuclear Submarine Deal—Is AUKUS Doomed?

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is expected to press the pact’s importance when he meets President Trump next week on the sidelines of the G7 summit.

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Are you stuck in a low-paid job despite your high degree? New proposed reform could change that

Many skilled migrants remain locked out of equivalent professional roles even a decade after settling in Australia.

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Big-name retailers fined for misleading Black Friday ‘site-wide’ sale claims

The consumer watchdog launched a targeted review of dozens of sales ads during last year’s Black Friday and post-Christmas period.

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‘Shree Ganesh Jewellers’ robbed, owner bashed with hammer in terrifying heist

Bijaya Sunar suffered a serious head injury after being struck multiple times with a hammer and required emergency brain surgery at Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital.

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Pakistani-origin man arrested in ‘exit-trafficking’ probe as wife & baby left stranded abroad

Members of the public who believe they or others may be at risk of modern slavery or human trafficking can contact the AFP on 131 AFP (237) or via the confidential online form.

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Melbourne food delivery rider stabbed and robbed in shocking attack

Locals rushed to the rider’s aid before emergency services arrived. He was later taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

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Pakistani international student in Canada extradited over alleged ISIS plot to ‘slaughter Jews’

He urged the undercover officers to acquire AR-style rifles, ammunition, and “some good hunting [knives] so we can slit their throats.

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The million-dollar question: Can Aussies still afford to buy a home?

The number of residential dwellings in Australia grew by 53,400 over the quarter, bringing the national total to 11,338,500.

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India’s women lead the world in AI skills, nearly twice the global average

At 1.9, Indian women score higher than women in the United States (1.71), Canada (0.97), and the United Kingdom (0.90) — countries long regarded as frontrunners in technology talent.

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Australian-British executive Tania Baumann and Indian diplomat Tanmaya Lal appointed Commonwealth Deputy Secretary-Generals

The appointments were announced by Commonwealth Secretary-General Shirley Botchwey as the organisation strengthens its leadership team ahead of the upcoming Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Antigua and Barbuda later this year.

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Australian retail giant to offshore hundreds of IT jobs to India amid cost-cutting drive

“As part of this program, some activities currently performed in our Australian support office will transition to a new global centre in Bengaluru.”