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EU Parliament chief Metsola says Australia, New Zealand could follow Canada toward associate EU membership
European Parliament President Roberta Metsola has told Euronews that countries including Australia and New Zealand could follow Canada in becoming “associate members” of the European Union as like-minded nations seek…
International crackdown dismantles sprawling drug network spanning Europe, Asia and Australia
An international law-enforcement operation has dismantled key parts of a sprawling drug trafficking and money-laundering network operating across Europe, Asia and Australia,…
Blizzards in North America, Heat Emergencies in Australia as Weather Extremes Intensify
Toronto is beginning the lengthy process of digging itself out from the largest snowfall in the city’s history, even as parts of…
Intense heatwave grips Australia’s southern states
Australia’s south sweltered through a brutal heatwave that is delivering temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) in some cities, triggering…
Australian state passes tougher gun, protest law after Bondi Beach shooting
Australia's most populous state on Wednesday passed sweeping new gun and anti-terror rules following the mass shooting on Bondi Beach, tightening firearm…
Australia social media ban set to take effect, sparking a global crackdown
Australia introduces a minimum age for social media use, influencing global regulations on child safety.
Australia says the world will follow social media ban as Meta starts blocking teens
Australia's social media ban for teens is a global precedent, prompting compliance from major platforms as regulations intensify.
Meta to block Instagram and Facebook for users under 16 in Australia
Meta will block Instagram, Facebook, and Threads for users under 16 in Australia by December 10 to comply with new regulations.
Gold set to become Australia’s second-biggest resource earner
Australia anticipates gold will surpass LNG as its second most valuable export this financial year.
Australia expels Iranian ambassador over antisemitic attacks
Australia will expel the Iranian ambassador due to allegations of directed antisemitic attacks on its soil.