'Love is a beautiful thing': Australian PM gets engaged

Anthony Albanese is the first Australian prime minister to get engaged while in office.

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Top Republican warns of 'serious' national security threat

The White House said the threat is not imminent and will brief congressional leaders on Thursday.

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Russia arrests German for carrying cannabis gummy bears

The German national, 38, was arrested after six cannabis edibles were found in his rucksack.

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Afcon: Ivory Coast and Nigeria players get cash, villas and honours

Players of both winners Ivory Coast and runners-up Nigeria get handsome rewards from their presidents.

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Pakistan election: Imran Khan's rivals PML-N and PPP reach deal to form government

PML-N leader Nawaz Sharif plans to nominate his brother Shehbaz Sharif to be prime minister.

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Robert F Kennedy Jr apologises to family over Super Bowl ad

The advertisement, aired just before halftime, spliced images of the candidate into a 1960 JFK ad.

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Israel’s assault on Rafah looms, but no plan yet to evacuate civilians

Aid agencies say there is nowhere safe to move the 1.5 million people now sheltering in the city.

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Trump says he would not protect Nato allies who do not pay bills

Donald Trump says he would "encourage" Russia to “do whatever the hell they want” to Nato members not paying their share.

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Israel-Gaza war: Biden tells Netanyahu plan needed for civilian safety in Rafah

The US President tells Israel's PM that the measure is needed before its planned offensive there.

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Nato chief says Donald Trump comments 'undermine all of our security'

The presidential hopeful suggests the US will not protect allies failing to meet defence spending targets.

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Trinidad and Tobago hit by mystery ship oil spill

At least 15km (nine miles) of Tobago's coast is already affected after a mysterious ship overturned.

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Israel-Gaza war: Warnings mount as Israel plans Rafah offensive

More countries urge Israel against any military operation in the southern Gazan city crammed with refugees.

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DR Congo violence: Panic in Goma as M23 rebels advance

The rebel M23 group is blocking the main roads into Goma as it continues to wreak havoc in the east.

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Lunar New Year, from Beijing to New York

Festivities mark the end of the Year of the Rabbit and the start of the Year of the Dragon.

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World record for matchstick Eiffel Tower after U-turn

A French enthusiast who built the tower was previously told it had not qualified for the record.

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Pakistan election: Imran Khan and Nawaz Sharif each claim advantage

Independent candidates backed by jailed ex-PM Imran Khan have most seats so far, but he has no party.

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Soldier videos from Gaza could breach international law, experts say

Experts say videos posted by Israeli soldiers showing Gaza detainees bound and blindfolded could breach international law.

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US Senator Chris Coons finds doppelganger in German Chancellor Olaf Scholz

Olaf Scholz, in the US to rally Ukraine aid, couldn't miss a chance to take a photo with his twin.

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Lava flows over roads and bursts water pipe after Iceland eruption

A key water pipe has been burst by the stream of lava, leaving 28,000 people without hot water.

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Biden 'wilfully retained' classified files but will not be charged

The investigation began more than a year ago after secret documents were found at Mr Biden's home and former office.

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