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CovidAussie uni ‘perfect’ to make Omicron jab

A top Australian university declares it is well prepared to make a specific vaccine to protect against the new Covid-19 variant.

Helena Burke

World NewsUpbeat mood as Iran nuclear talks resume

Diplomats have sounded an optimistic note as Iran and world powers resumed their talks in Vienna to try to salvage the 2015 nuclear deal.

Francois Murphy, Parisa Hafezi and John Irish

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World holds breath on ‘Frankenstein’ Omicron strain

It has been described as the ‘Frankenstein strain’ - but the next two weeks will tell if the Omicron variant of COVID fits the bill.

John Flint

ChinaFears over Australia‘s ’very small’ army

A stark warning has been issued about the size of Australia’s defence force as there are fears it is ‘too small’ to deal with potential combat with China.

Helena Burke

Prevention ‘key’The ‘unusual’ Omicron symptoms to look out for

While scientists race to understand the degree of danger posed by the Omicron COVID-19 variant. Doctors are reporting slightly different symptoms to those we have become so familiar with from Delta and Alpha.

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‘Wannabe soldier’PremiumKyle Rittenhouse: Freedom fighter or cold blooded vigilante?

The trial of Kyle Rittenhouse for shooting dead two demonstrators at a Black Lives Matter protest exposed the bitter divisions at the heart of America that are still threatening to explode.

James Schwier

Very likelyVideoPremiumDenmark suspects first two Omicron cases

Denmark's health ministry says the country likely has it' first cases of the Omicron variant of COVID-19, in two people who arrived from South Africa.

Jacob Gronholt-Pedersen

World NewsAnti-mining activists block Serbian roads

Environmentalists have clashed with Serbian police as they blocked roads in protest against laws they say favour foreign mining companies in the Balkan nation.

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Spread detectedVideoGermany confirms first two Omicron cases

Two cases of the new Omicron variant of the coronavirus have been detected in the southern German state of Bavaria.

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World NewsPNG police join Aust effort in Solomons

Papua New Guinea has joined Australia in sending police officers to help maintain calm after days of protest in the Solomon Islands' capital Honiara.

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Riots continueVideoPremiumArrests as three bodies found in Solomons

More than one hundred people have been arrested following protests in the Solomon Islands capital Honiara, with police finding three bodies.

Melanie Burton

‘Cause of concern’VideoPremiumEverything we know about virus variant omicron

The World Health Organisation has named a new version of the coronavirus identified by South African scientists ‘omicron’.

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World NewsAustralia, others warn on Myanmar violence

The governments of seven countries including Australia have issued a statement of concern over a military offensive in Myanmar.

Simon Lewis

Travel suspendedVideoNew COVID variant omicron ‘of concern': WHO

The WHO has given the B.1.1.529 coronavirus variant detected in South Africa the Greek letter Omicron, designating it as being "of concern".

David Shepardson and Stephanie Nebehay

World NewsPremiumSolomons violence recedes, tensions remain

Violence has receded in the capital of the Solomon Islands as the nation's prime minister speaks out on "foreign interference".

David Rising and Rod McGuirk

Next generationPremiumAxed NZ opposition leader Collins unbowed

Aspirants for the position of New Zealand's Opposition leader have five days to make their case before the 33 National party MPs cast their vote.

Ben McKay

UPDATEDPremium‘Alarming’: Dutton’s chilling China warning

The Defence Minister has issued a warning about the situation with China, saying a conflict in the region would be ‘catastrophic’.

Ashleigh Gleeson

‘We’re not victims’VideoCommentsEcuador first lady shocks with victim-blaming women talk

An event in Ecuador aimed at eliminating gender-based violence has sparked controversy after the nation's first lady said women are ‘only victims of ourselves’.

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‘China threat alarming parallels with World War II’: Dutton

Defence Minister Peter Dutton has warned Australia is facing a pre-world war scenario with the rise of China, saying it has echoes of the tensions in the 1930s that led to World War II.

Sarah Ison

CovidAustralia‘s bold call on new variant

The Australian government has made some surprising comments about the worrying new variant of Covid-19.

Helena Burke

defencePremiumWhy Ally left Frydenberg red-faced

The Today Show host made one subtle joke that left the Treasurer out of his depth - and Karl Stefanovic thought it was hilarious.

Ellen Ransley

Shock revelationChina spy ship spent weeks off Australian coast

A Chinese spy ship spent three weeks circling Australia’s coastline earlier this year, Home Affairs Minister Karen Andrews has revealed.

Sarah Ison

World NewsPremiumTurkish cops break up gender violence demo

Turkish police have scuffled with protesters and fired tear gas to break up a demonstration in Istanbul highlighting violence against women.

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Doubled mutationsVideoCommentsWorrying new COVID variant emerges in South Africa

Britain’s Health Minister says a COVID-19 variant newly discovered in South Africa may be ‘more transmissible’, making vaccines ‘less effective’.

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