Tony Abbott hacked after posting boarding pass on Instagram

A hacker uncovered the Australian ex-PM's phone number and passport details but told the authorities.


Why forest fires in Siberia, Russia threaten us all

Scientists say wildfires in Siberia, Russia, have been releasing record amounts of greenhouse gases, contributing to global warming.


Migrant crisis 2015: What happened to Nujeen Mustafa?

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The student daring to challenge Thailand’s monarchy

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Image caption Panusaya Sithijirawattanakul delivers a 10-point manifesto on stage in August

"There was fear lurking inside me, deep fear of the consequences," says Panusaya Sithijirawattanakul.

In August, the 21-year-old nervously stepped onto a stage in Thailand and delivered an open challenge to the monarchy.

To the cheering of thousands of students of one of Thailand's top universities, she read out a now-famous 10-point manifesto, calling for reform of the monarchy


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The Australian family that travels 1,800km to run an outback pub

The Ellis family in Australia make frequent trips on a small plane, fulfilling what they call "a dream".


Biden says US trade deal hinges on UK 'respect' for Good Friday Agreement

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Joe Biden has said he will not allow peace in Northern Ireland to become a "casualty of Brexit" if he is elected US President in November.

The Democratic candidate said any UK-US trade deal had to be "contingent" on respect for the Good Friday Agreement.

Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab has been trying to reassure US politicians about the latest Brexit developments during a trip to Washington.

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said he trusted the UK to "get this right".

But US Speaker Nancy

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Hurricane Sally: Slow-moving US storm batters boats and bridges

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Hurricane Sally has crashed into the southern US in slow motion, bringing torrential rain and storm surges, smashing boats and breaking bridges.

It made landfall as a Category 2 and although now a tropical storm, its glacial pace means there are still warnings of danger to life.

Pensacola, Florida, was badly hit, with a loose barge bringing down part of the Bay Bridge

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Uganda jail break: More than 200 prisoners escape Moroto facility

At least two fugitives have been killed, as well as one soldier, as the security forces give chase.


Belarus protests: Maria Kolesnikova charged under security law

Maria Kolesnikova is said to have refused to leave Belarus after leading anti-government rallies.