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The Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act came into force on July 1 and is now being dropped after protests by landowners.

More than 1,700 US flights were cancelled and some 8,000 delayed, the FlightAware website says.

Muslims present at the burnings refuse to be provoked as they hand out chocolates and seek dialogue with onlookers.

Trade association and tech industry coalition argue ban undermines 'structure, design, and purpose of the internet'.

Their record run is defeating the Western media's efforts to stereotype Arab teams.

Australian police say they have rescued 13 children after investigation into 'sophisticated' online child abuse network.

China says the Philippines has 'ignored' repeated requests to remove 'stranded' warship from the Second Thomas Shoal.

Cyberspace Administration of China says tech should only be used when there is a specific purpose, protective measures.

More than 1,000 vehicles are moving the estimated 37,000 scouts ahead of the arrival of Tropical Storm Khanun.

Former workers at New Jersey, US branch of fast-food chain say they were let go after demanding better conditions.

Clean up operation ordered after unsafe levels of likely carcinogen found at underground nuclear missile launch sites.

Here is the situation on Tuesday, August 8, 2023.

Prosecutors have requested a protection order to shield evidence from being published or misused to sway witnesses.

Rescue workers among those killed in Russian attacks on residential structures in Pokrovsk, Ukraine says.

A local politician is among the dead in one of the attacks, with no responsibility claimed by any group.

Eight countries are meeting in Brazil to discuss challenges facing the critical ecosystem.

Judges say Felicien Kabuga, accused of fuelling the 1994 genocide, is unfit for trial or alternative procedures.

Victoria Nuland describes talks with coup leaders as 'difficult' as the US calls for 'constitutional order' in Niger.

As Jamaican leaders praise 'Reggae Girlz' qualification to knockout stage, players complain of inadequate resources.

Security service says suspect gathering intel to try to find out president's itinerary in southern region of Mykolaiv.

Trump had objected to comments from Carroll doubling down on rape allegations she made against the former US president.

Florida governor lags far behind three-time indicted former US president in GOP's 2024 presidential nomination race.

UNICEF calls for immediate release of women and children as nearly 300 abductions are reported in first half of 2023.

The hospital was established as an urgent response to the quake disaster and the region's need for medical services.

Death toll rises to 11 after boat capsizes off Tunisia, and five found dead off Western Sahara.

Heavy rain hits Northern State, causing damage to at least 464 houses, SUNA news agency reports.

Move comes after two women alleged gang rape following a video of them being paraded naked by a mob.

Authorities are warning people to stay away from rivers and steep slopes as the downpour is set to continue for days.

Protests erupt against a new law that gives Cape Town authorities the power to impound vehicles over offences.

Ahead of Biodiversity COP16, governments have to show courage in making decisions that benefit the whole of humanity.

West African bloc to meet days after its deadline expired for Niger's coup plotters to reinstate the ousted president.

Pheu Thai Party attempts to form government as winner Move Forward's efforts repeatedly blocked in parliament.

Tou Thao, convicted in state court for involvement in 2020 killing, sentenced to nearly five years in prison.

Leaders are gathering in Brazil to discuss ways to protect critical rainforest after years of deforestation and threats.

The closure of Niger's airspace by its military government is impacting travel times for flights across Africa.

Dozens residents from Aguereb given prison sentences for demonstrating against a massive rubbish dump in a national park.

More than 3,000 US sailors and marines aboard two warships have reached the Red Sea, US Navy says.

West Africa's regional bloc has imposed sanctions on Niger and threatened possible use of force. What options exist?

The large residential barge will only house single men and provide 'basic and functional' accommodation.

Law minister says law will be replaced by another legislation which will remove sections that were allegedly misused.

A harsh crackdown on gangs has brought Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele popularity, but experts say the cost is steep.

Foord and Raso score either side of half-time before Kerr, who has been absent with an injury, comes on as substitute.

Khan was arrested and sent to jail for three years following his conviction in corruption case by a court in Islamabad.

Nigeria dominate but fall short as England rode their luck and went down to 10 players after Lauren James sent off.

Residents in Haryana state's only Muslim-majority district say over 300 properties have been demolished in four days.

Since Russia's war on Ukraine began, the country has accelerated moves to reclaim the nation's identity from past ties.

The US dispatched four destroyers after 11 Russian and Chinese ships went close to Alaska state, according a WSJ report.

The Ethiopian army and the Amhara militia were allies in the two-year civil war against the northern Tigray region.

Move comes after Manila accused Chinese coastguard vessels of blocking and using water cannon against Philippine ships.