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TSMC Q1 profit rises 9%, beats market expectations: Taiwanese chipmaker TSMC posted a 9% rise in first-quarter net profit on Thursday that beat market ...
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Australia News Today: Defence Spending, New Zealand Inflation, Mining Stocks: Good morning everyone, it’s Ben here on a brisk Canberra morning ...
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ABC Radio Melbourne’s shows fail to recapture audiences: Listeners tuned out of the station’s breakfast show, hosted by Sammy J, and its mornings show ...
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Beijing Race Under Scrutiny As Video Suggests Runners Helped Chinese Winner: Organizers are investigating the results of the Beijing Half Marathon ...
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Quick Glance: Investigation Launched After Beijing Half Marathon Finish
- Following the finish of the Beijing Half Marathon, the results are now under scrutiny due to the peculiar behavior displayed by three runners from Kenya and Ethiopia.
- A Chinese runner overtook the others, as seen in a recorded livestream of the Beijing Half Marathon. The remaining three runners - Willy Mnangat and Robert Keter from Kenya, and Dejene Hailu from Ethiopia - followed closely behind, with He claiming the first place.
- The organizers of the half-marathon are currently examining the results after a video of the finish circulated online, prompting many to question the intention of the three African runners to slow down.
- The winner secured the first place with a time of 1 hour 3 minutes 44 seconds. Mnangat, Keter, and Hailu shared the second place, one second later.
HECS debt expected to grow more than 4pc as high indexation continues: HECS-HELP debts are forecast to rise between 4.2 and 4.8 per cent this year ...
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Great Barrier Reef: Worst coral bleaching ever observed: The Great Barrier Reef off Australia's coast suffers from water temperatures that are too warm ...
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Taiwan Main Station corridor floods due to heavy rains | Taiwan News | Apr. 18, 2024 13:19
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Taiwanese film studio snaps up Chinese surveillance camera specialist Dahua: Stymied by sanctions, it had to go … but where?
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Australia increases defence spending by $32bn in response to China build-up: Labor government commits to spending rises to pay for Aukus and long-range missile ...
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Australia's Santos posts fall in quarterly revenue on lower production, volumes: Australian oil and gas producer Santos said on Thursday its first-quarter ...
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Molly the magpie finally reunites with dogs: Molly the magpie has been returned home and reunited with his unlikely best friends 45 days after the trio were ...
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Quick Glance: Reunion of Molly the Magpie and Peggy the Staffy
- Molly, the magpie, has finally returned home to the Gold Coast after a 45-day odyssey and has reunited with her unlikely best friend, Peggy the Staffy.
- Queensland's Department of Environment, Science, and Innovation (DESI) made the announcement, signaling the end of the gripping saga.
- Independent veterinary experts have determined that Molly is 'highly habituated' and may have developmental issues, making her unsuitable for rehabilitation or return to the wild.
- Juliette Wells and Reece Mortensen demonstrated their commitment to Molly's well-being by meeting the conditions outlined in the licensing process, including refraining from the commercial exploitation of the bird or its image, participating in wildlife carer training, and collaborating with DESI to ensure Molly's ongoing care and enrichment.
Was 2019 Beijing Half Marathon also fixed? Video raises questions, sparks doubt over every result, China sports expert says
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Hollywood exec’s wild Sweeney claims: A top Hollywood producer has made some shocking remarks about actress Sydney Sweeney.
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Nadal to ‘give everything and die’ after loss: Rafael Nadal suffered his first defeat on his return to tennis after injury as he fell 7-5 6-1 against Alex de ...
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Magnitude 5.2 earthquake strikes off eastern Taiwan - Focus Taiwan: A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck off the coast of Hualien County in eastern Taiwan at 5:17 p ...
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8yo boy, dad and mum die four days apart: A “beautiful” eight-year-old boy has been killed in a horror truck-and-car crash in rural Victoria just four days after ...
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‘My son’: Bishop’s message to alleged attacker: The Bishop who was stabbed multiple times during a live-streamed church service has shared a shocking message for ...
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Japan Inc makes a renewed U.S. push as China fears mount: Japanese companies are increasingly hitching their growth plans to the United States ...
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Taiwan submarine project chief quits, ministry says plans to proceed
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A US Navy patrol aircraft flew through the sensitive Taiwan Strait on Wednesday, just hours after a conversation between the Chinese and US defense chiefs ...
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500 dead horses found at property: A major investigation has been launched after more than 500 dead horses were found at a property.
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Chilean report into LATAM Airlines flight plunge finds ‘involuntary movement forward’ from pilot’s seat
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Magnitude 5.2 earthquake rattles east Taiwan | Taiwan News | Apr. 17, 2024 17:31
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Australia will boost defense spending by $32 billion over the next decade and reshuffle its weapons programs to emphasize missiles ...
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Tsai attends Holocaust remembrance event: Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
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‘Don’t understand’: Fury at ‘rubbish’ NRL coup: James Fisher-Harris’ new deal with the Warriors has raised a major question — how exactly has the New Zealand ...
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Australia unveils new defence strategy, with eye on 'coercive' China: SYDNEY: Australia unveiled its first National Defence Strategy on Wednesday (Apr ...
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Is China growing tired of Russia’s war in Ukraine?: There are signs that Beijing may be getting cold feet about its deepening entanglement.
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Coles responds to customer’s filthy rant: Coles has apologised for “letting down” shoppers after an angry customer slammed the supermarket for making shoppers ...
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EDITORIAL: Ma’s visit comes at inflection point: Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
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‘Risk of conflict increasing’: Defence to get extra $50b over next decade: Defence spending is set to rise to $100 billion a year by 2034, in large part due to ...
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Quick Glance: Plans for New Fighter Jets Delayed Despite Labor's Defense Budget Increase
- The Albanese government is injecting an additional $50bn into defense over the next decade to extend military reach beyond Australia's shores.
- While overall spending is increasing, approximately $73bn over 10 years is being freed up by cutting, delaying, or altering the scope of some defense projects.
- The acquisition of new F-35 fighter jets is postponed by $3bn to keep existing Super Hornets operational longer and invest in long-range missiles.
- Despite $10bn in savings over 10 years from scaling back new infantry fighting vehicle purchases, the government highlights a net increase of $5.7bn in the immediate four-year budget cycle for defense.
How to make the US retirement system better: Australia uses a system called superannuation where companies are required to contribute to employees' retirement ...
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‘Handsome’ Beijing man harassed by woman at bus stop who chased and tried to hug him
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Australia’s ‘iron lady’ builds rare-earth stake in push to secure non-Chinese supply
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‘Devil comet’ to wow Aussies this weekend: Australian stargazers are in for a treat this week, as the rare ‘Devil Comet’ becomes visible in Australian skies ...
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'One of the greatest achievements of medical science': Vaccines saved almost 20,000 lives in NSW during early
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Victoria’s treasury asked for emergency cash to cover interest bill: The Department of Treasury and Finance asked Treasurer Tim Pallas for extra money to cover ...
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Germany engineers sharper China-EU autos debate: Germany may help sharpen the debate about Chinese automakers. Chancellor Olaf Scholz used a trip to the People's ...
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Copenhagen Old Stock Exchange workers and bystanders save artwork from fire. Here's what we know
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Quick Glance: Devastating Fire Strikes Copenhagen's Old Stock Exchange
- A blaze engulfed Copenhagen’s historic former stock exchange in Denmark’s capital on Tuesday, with the spire being consumed by flames and collapsing.
- The fire spread across multiple floors of the monument, leading to the collapse of its roof, as reported by local fire department chief Jakob Vedsted Andersen.
- The tower, standing at 184 feet, featured a distinctive design resembling four intertwined dragons’ tails, symbolizing protection against enemies and fire, as indicated by tourism websites.
- Deputy Prime Minister Troels Lund Poulsen referred to the incident as Denmark’s unique moment akin to Notre Dame, alluding to the 2019 fire in the roof of the Parisian landmark.
700 jobs at risk as company collapses: Australia’s biggest plastics and chemical manufacturer has been plunged into voluntary administration putting 700 jobs at ...
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How Marija went from being homeless at 15 to a homeowner at 22: The dream of stable housing is growing further out of reach for many, but Marija’s dream last ...
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Mango season - Focus Taiwan: Ripe Irwin mangoes are pictured in this photo taken in Pingtung County Tuesday. Mangoes are one of the main exports of the southern ...
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Beijing Court to Hear Case on Founder Group Keepwell Bond Ruling: A Beijing court has agreed to hear a case concerning a Hong Kong ruling over a controversial ...
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Sydney rail workers push for annual pay rise of 8%: The start of negotiations over a new pay deal comes less than 18 months after the end of an industrial ...
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Australia's uniform for Paris Olympic Games opening ceremony unveiled: The outfits that Australia's Olympians will wear into the opening ceremony of the Paris ...
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‘I felt very out of control’: Lanning reveals reason for early retirement: Seven-time World Cup winner and Australia’s most decorated captain Meg Lanning has ...
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Complex new power prices fuel inequality, ex-energy watchdog boss warns: For a decade, he regulated the energy industry in one of Australia's biggest states ...
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Inflation in New Zealand Eases But Near-Term Rate Cuts Unlikely: New Zealand’s consumer prices rose by less than expected in the first three months of this year ...
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Quick Glance: Powell Warns of Lack of Progress on Inflation
- Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell emphasized that the U.S. economy, while otherwise strong, has not seen a return of inflation to the central bank's target.
- Powell mentioned that the current policy should remain in place as inflation has not declined quickly enough and there has been no further progress towards the 2% goal.
- Since July 2023, the Fed has maintained its benchmark interest rate in a target range between 5.25% and 5.5%, the result of 11 consecutive rate hikes.
- Financial markets have had to adjust their expectations for rate cuts this year as inflation has been higher than expected, and the Fed's policy continues to be dependent on data.
Summer El Niño event over, Bureau of Meteorology says: The Pacific Ocean has returned to a "neutral" state as the BoM looks ahead to the coming months ...
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Passenger busted ‘cheating’ on flight: C-H-E-A-T?
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Australia’s Olympic uniforms go for gold by ditching the green: The fashion capital of Paris has influenced the Australian team’s opening ceremony uniforms.
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Taiwan universities advance in research but drop in employer reputation | Taiwan News | Apr. 17, 2024 15:51
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Australia have trust in France over Paris Games security: Australia's Chef de Mission Anna Meares said on Wednesday that while security was the first subject ...
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‘Light the way’: The SEC says it will be bold in getting more energy projects built
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Taipei ranked world's 16th smartest city | Taiwan News | Apr. 16, 2024 15:12
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The Masters Apprentices bassist and founding member, Gavin Webb, dies after cancer battle
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269 kg Taiwan tuna auctions for record NT$3.52 million | Taiwan News | Apr. 17, 2024 17:01
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Slater refused bail on domestic violence charges: Former Australia batter Michael Slater is refused bail and remanded in custody over domestic violence charges.
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China relied on extrajudicial means to force thousands of fugitives to repatriate, human rights activists say - ICIJ
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Quick Glance: China's Extrajudicial Means to Repatriate Thousands of Fugitives
- A human rights report reveals China forcibly repatriated over 12,000 fugitives in the last decade to combat corruption.
- China heavily relies on illegal extrajudicial methods like kidnappings and intimidation to coerce Chinese nationals in over 120 countries to return.
- 'Fox Hunt' and 'Sky Net' operations have become tools for Beijing's repression of Chinese nationals overseas, including activists and journalists.
- The extent of China's transnational repression campaign highlights the need for democratic nations to protect targeted individuals.
Big update on precious Bondi baby: The baby girl viciously attacked in Saturday’s Bondi massacre is recovering in hospital and has been moved out of the ...
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Mid-week showers expected for northern and central Taiwan | Taiwan News | Apr. 17, 2024 11:15
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Macca’s brings back iconic Big Mac challenge: McDonald’s has brought back one of its most memorable jingles – and Aussies who can still recite the song will be ...
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Taiwan passes new pedestrian sidewalk safety law | Taiwan News | Apr. 17, 2024 13:36
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The chart that shows how happy you are, just as long as you’re old enough: The good news: Australia is one of the world’s happiest nations. The bad news: our ...
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Australia’s Great Barrier Reef suffers worst bleaching on record: The 2,300km (1,429-mile) reef is in its fifth mass bleaching event since 2016 and aerial ...
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Horse Massacre: Remains of More Than 500 Horses Discovered on Property: The remains of more than 500 horses have been found on a property in Australia ...
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Biden unlikely to cut Iran's oil lifeline after Israel attack: Iran's unprecedented missile and drone strike on Israel is unlikely to prompt dramatic sanctions ...
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Quick Glance: Iran's Oil Exports Thrive Amid Rising Tensions
- Iran is exporting more oil than in the past six years, providing the economy with a $35 billion annual boost, as western countries consider tightening sanctions in response to the attack on Israel.
- The US and the EU are preparing new sanctions on the Islamic republic to deter conflict escalation with Israel, facing challenges due to Iran's successful circumvention of sanctions, especially with China being its primary customer.
- Iran has found ways to bypass sanctions, shielded from western pressure as its main oil exports go to China. Tensions have escalated since the Hamas attack on Israel, driving oil prices up by over 15%, while US efforts to sanction individual tankers carrying Iranian oil have had minimal impact so far.
- Mounting Republican pressure urges the Biden administration to take tougher action on Iran's oil sales, with criticism over perceived leniency on existing measures. Despite US strategic oil reserves being released to stabilize prices, concerns remain over the administration's stance on enforcing sanctions similar to the previous Trump administration.
Australia’s great barrier reef hit by record bleaching: Australia’s spectacular Great Barrier Reef is experiencing the most widespread bleaching on record ...
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Tanya says the urgent environmental reforms the ALP promised have been put on hold!
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Taiwan reports record marijuana seizures in 2023 | Taiwan News | Apr. 17, 2024 15:58
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Philippines and US Troops to Sink Ship, Retake Islands in Drills: Philippines and US forces will sink a target ship, retake an island and sail in waters facing ...
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Paid articlePaid US, China defence chiefs hold first talks in nearly 18 months: WASHINGTON: US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin spoke with his Chinese counterpart Dong Jun via ...
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Want to retire early? Consider these things first: Chasing the allure of FIRE – financial independence, retire early – could leave you worse off in the long run.
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🔊 Australia reels after a second mass stabbing which wounded an Assyrian bishop and parishioners at a Sydney church. Find out the latest on Reuters World News ...
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Time lists incoming Taiwan president among '100 most influential people' | Taiwan News | Apr. 18, 2024 11:42
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Taiwan’s electronics manufacturers to ramp up AI server production | Taiwan News | Apr. 17, 2024 16:09
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Taiwan tracks 18 Chinese military aircraft, 5 naval ships around nation | Taiwan News | Apr. 18, 2024 09:46
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Matildas star to train with men’s team in bid to cap striking comeback at Olympics
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Australia's weather bureau says El Nino has ended, unsure about La Nina: An El Nino weather event has ended, Australian weather authorities said on Tuesday ...
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