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Australia 16 hours ago

Hundreds pose nude on Australian beach to raise awareness for skin cancer

To raise awareness for the world's most common cancer, U.S. photographic artist Spencer Tunick took photos of 2,500 nude people at Sydney's Bondi Beach.

The World Cup 4 days ago

World Cup 2022: Olivier Giroud ties France's all-time goals record in win over Australia

It was a slow start for France, and Austalia got on the board first. But France scored four unanswered with Olivier Giroud tying the all-time record for goals by a French player.

Australia November 18

Conviction overturned for Australian man who temporarily admitted to killing a gay American man in 1988

Scott White originally pleaded guilty to the murder of a gay American man in Sydney, but after 20 minutes he revoked his guilty plea. Now an appeals court has overturned the conviction.

Australia November 18

Australia committed to building sub fleet powered by US nuclear tech despite criticism from France

Australia's prime minister is still looking to build a fleet of nuclear-powered submarines despite criticism from France. President Macron says the plan will antagonize China.

World November 16

Australian NBL, former Kentucky center Isaac Humphries announces he’s gay in emotional talk with teammates

Australian basketball player Isaac Humphries became the first openly gay player in National Basketball League. Humphries had a brief stint in the NBA and the G-League in 2018-2019.

LIFESTYLE November 16

Steve Irwin Day 2022 celebrates the legacy of the late 'crocodile hunter'

Steve Irwin Day is celebrated each year in Australia on November 15 — and this year his family made an appearance, demonstrating their skills with a crocodile for a crowd.

World November 16

Australian teenager sent flying into the air after great white takes massive bite out of his surf ski

A shark, believed to be a great white, attacked an Australian teenager during a surf ski race, leaving a massive hole in his vessel and sending him flying into the air.

Australia November 15

Genetic experts: new evidence casts doubt on Australian mother's murder conviction

Kathleen Folbigg was convicted in 2003 for smothering her four children. But two genetic experts told an inquiry that a rare genetic mutation probably caused the deaths of two daughters.

LIFESTYLE November 15

Wedding ceremony delayed due to a pair of fighting kangaroos: ‘Right in the gut’

A wedding in New South Wales was temporarily delayed when a fight between two kangaroos broke out near the venue. The video shows the incident that distracted the wedding guests.

VIDEO November 15

Wedding ceremony halted as kangaroo fight breaks out

An Australian wedding was temporarily delayed after kangaroos near the venue began fighting one another.