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New Zealands White Island volcano erupted suddenly on Monday, prompting fears for a group of visitors seen walking on the crater floor moments before. Hundred People near the volcano when it erupted, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said. (Photo: Facebook/ Konkona)

5 dead, 18 injured after volcano erupts in New Zealand-'s White Island

A -'considerable number-' of those caught up in the disaster are believed to be Australian, according to officials in...

9 Dec 2019 9:05 AM IST

The three friends had set out to explore the countrys vast sun-baked interior near Alice Springs on November 19 when their car became bogged down in a river bed.

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Tourists lost in Australia rescued; lived on vodka, biscuits for 2...

The third person, 46-year-old Claire Hockridge, has not been seen since splitting from Phu two days ago.

3 Dec 2019 3:43 PM IST

$\Australia is not naive to the threats that it faces more broadly. And I mean more broadly,\ he told reporters in Canberra. (Photo: File)$ World

Australia PM says allegation of China interference disturbing

Prime Minister Scott Morrison said Monday the allegations surrounding Zhao, member of Liberal Party, were -'deeply...

25 Nov 2019 2:00 PM IST

The US Geological Survey says the 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck Tuesday morning on Mindanao island in the south. Philippine seismologists said it was a lower magnitude of 6.4. (Representational Image)

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5.9-magnitude earthquake hits New Zealand

The epicentre of the quake, which occurred at 4:34 pm (UTC), was located at a depth of 115 kms, about 50 kms northwest...

24 Nov 2019 6:08 PM IST

The woman was taken to hospital following the attack and discharged, the police said on Friday. (Representational Image)

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Sydney man charged for punching, kicking pregnant qoman, CCTV captures...

After several frenzied punches, the woman fell to the ground and was stamped on, before bystanders wrestled the...

22 Nov 2019 12:22 PM IST

$An Australian wildlife ranger has recounted his terrifying escape from the clutches of a \particularly cunning\ crocodile, after wrestling with the reptile and sticking a finger in its eye. (Representational Image)$ World

Australian man wrestles with -'cunning-' crocodile, sticks thumb into...

The 54-year-old said he wrestled with the croc on the remote beach as it tried to drag him into the water.

16 Nov 2019 1:03 PM IST

$Residents across a wide swath of Australias east coast were bracing for \catastrophic\ conditions on Tuesday, with searing heat and high winds expected to fan scores of already burning bushfires, threatening residential areas. (Photo: screenshot)$ World

â€˜Stay Alertâ€™: Millions in Australia brace for â€˜catastrophicâ€™...

Around 600 schools and colleges were closed as a precaution and authorities advised anyone suffering respiratory...

12 Nov 2019 1:48 PM IST

$Diljeet Grewal was found guilty of rape, sexual assault and aggravated burglary at Isleworth Crown Court and sentenced on Friday to 15 years behind bars, with a further five years on \licence\ to be monitored upon release. (Photo: News.met.police.uk)$ World