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Migrant crisis: Many feared dead in shipwreck off Libya

Up to 30 migrants are feared dead after a boat capsized in the Mediterranean off the Libyan coast while some 77 were rescued by EU naval units from the sea.

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Nova Peris: Tearful Indigenous MP quits Australia Senate

The first Indigenous woman elected to Australia's parliament has defended her decision to quit before the upcoming federal election.

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Russia, Ukraine commit to Minsk accords in call with France, Germany

The leaders of Russia and Ukraine discussed with German Chancellor Angela Merkel and the French President preparations to hold elections in an eastern Ukrainian area hit by a pro-Russian insurrection, according to the german government.

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Greece begins moving migrants from Idomeni camp

Greece has begun evacuating thousands of stranded migrants from the makeshift Idomeni camp on its northern border with Macedonia.

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Cannes 2016: Ken Loach's I, Daniel Blake wins Palme d'Or

It was the 79-year-old's second award for best picture at the festival after 2006's The Wind That Shakes the Barley.

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Obama in Vietnam: Arms and trade deal on agenda as trip begins

The trip comes amid warming ties between the countries as the US seeks to build relations with Pacific allies.

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Adele named as UK's richest female musician ever as fortune hits £85m

Adele has been named as Britain's richest ever female musician, according to the Sunday Times Rich List.

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China Shandong illegal vaccine scandal sparks anger

On Monday, news that a boy had died after a vaccination sparked more anger, though officials said there was no link to the Shandong scandal.

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'Mad witch': Australian Minister mistakenly sent offensive SMS

Australia's Immigration Minister Peter Dutton has reportedly apologised for mistakenly sending an SMS to a journalist, calling her a "mad witch".

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'Murder-suicide': Australian town mourns drowned children

A South Australian community is in mourning after a popular young father drove off a jetty at high speed with his two children in the car.

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Exclusion zone after train carrying sulphuric acid derails in Australia

An exclusion zone is in place after a 26-carriage freight train carrying some 200,000 litres (44,000 gallons) of sulphuric acid derailed in Australia.