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Spy scandal revives fears of Austrian exposure to Russia
Egisto Ott was detained last month on suspicion of spying for Russia, prompting a raft of allegations.
'Do I stop coming to church?': Tensions run high in multi-faith Sydney
The stabbing of an Assyrian Christian bishop in Sydney's multi-faith heartland sparks reciprocation fears.
The mega-pastor pushing anti-vaccine conspiracy theories
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome is targeting the new malaria vaccines as African countries start their rollout.
Qatar reassesses mediator role in Gaza truce talks
The Gulf state's PM says it has been exploited and abused after trying to secure a ceasefire.
The West says China makes too much. Its workers disagree
Migrants are caught in China's manufacturing battles with the West, as Beijing tries to save its economy.
Stabbed Australian bishop forgives alleged attacker
Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel also appealed for the community to stay calm after the alleged terror attack.
Biden calls for tripling tariffs on Chinese metals
It is the latest protectionist policy to be embraced by the White House in an election year.
Sweden votes to lower age to change legal gender to 16
Swedes have been able to change their legally recognised gender since 1972 - but this will make it easier.
'We're living on duty free' say tourists stranded in Dubai
A couple with a six-month-old say they've run out of baby food and nappies as flood chaos continues.
Watch: Volcano in Indonesia spews lava and smoke
Hundreds of people have been evacuated as Mount Ruang continues to erupt for the second day.