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Resignations come amid scrutiny of Malaysian football after it fielded foreign-born players in its Asian Cup qualifiers.Source: www.aljazeera.comRead full article

UN warns against risk of mass violence after reports a senior military leader urged troops to kill civilians in Jonglei.Source: www.aljazeera.comRead full article

Liberal leader proposed meeting ‘without any preconditions’ to discuss two parties’ relationship after last week’s splitGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastDavid Littleproud rebuffed Sussan Ley’s offer for last-minute peace talks ahead of parliament’s return next week, as the Nationals leader prepares for a leadership contest.In a message to Liberal MPs on Wednesday, Ley said she had written to Littleproud on Tuesday night proposing a meeting […]

Bushfires still burning out of control in Victoria as temperatures reached the high 40s in the west of NSW Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastPeople across significant parts of western New South Wales, south-western Queensland and Victoria have suffered through another day of sweltering conditions, with more local records tumbling around the country and temperatures in some […]

Toy becomes a popular symbol of workplace fatigue after manufacturing error gave it a frown instead of a smileOn 17 February China will celebrate the start of the year of the horse, the zodiac sign symbolising high energy and hard work. But the runaway success of a defective stuffed toy suggests that many Chinese are not feeling the vibe.A red horse toy produced by Happy Sister in the city of […]

Liberal leader proposed meeting ‘without any preconditions’ to discuss two parties’ relationship after last week’s splitDavid Littleproud rebuffed Sussan Ley’s offer for last-minute peace talks ahead of parliament’s return next week as the Nationals leader prepares for a leadership contest.In a message to Liberal MPs on Wednesday, Ley said she had written to Littleproud on Tuesday night proposing a meeting “without any preconditions” to discuss the two parties’ relationship following […]

This blog is now closedSussan Ley says David Littleproud rejected offer of talks this week after Coalition break-upAnalysis: Sussan Ley has two factors working in her favour as rumours of a Liberal leadership mutiny swirlGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe minister for defence industry, Pat Conroy, has refuted claims made by shadow frontbencher Andrew Bragg about the Muslim community.Earlier Bragg accused Australia’s Muslim community of […]