By Brad Ryan and Emilie Gramenz in Washington DC https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-13/donald-trump-visits-china-for-summit-with-xi-jinping/106673264 (ABC- Australia) Analysts say the war in Iran has delivered some big strategic wins to China ahead of Donald Trump’s trip to Beijing. But Chinese President Xi Jinping also has strong incentives to work with his American counterpart to secure the Strait of Hormuz. Mr […]
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FBI investigating recent deaths and disappearances of multiple US scientists
By Lewis Wiseman https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-10/us-scientists-missing-dead-fbi-nasa/106646664 On a gloomy morning in Los Angeles, Monica Reza and a friend from yoga class set out on a hike in the San Gabriel Mountains. Midway through the hike on June 22, 2025, Monica fell about 30 metres behind her companion. Her friend glanced back to see Monica smiling and waving […]
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Person dies after being hit by a plane at Denver International Airport
In short: (ABC-Australia) A person has died after jumping a fence at Denver International Airport in Colorado, before being struck by a Frontier Airlines plane during take-off. The incident sparked an engine fire and triggered a passenger evacuation, with 12 people suffering minor injuries. What’s next? Frontier Airlines says it is investigating the […]
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Blast at fireworks factory in China’s Hunan province kills at least 26 people, state media says
In short: (ABC-Australia) A blast at a fireworks factory in China’s Hunan province has killed 26 people and injured 61, according to state media. The explosion in the city of Liuyang happened on Monday afternoon, local time. What’s next? President Xi Jinping has called for a thorough investigation. An explosion at a fireworks plant in […]
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Influencers aboard MV Hondius cruise ship reveal hantavirus outbreak’s first moments
By Fergus Gregg In short: (ABC-Australia) Two influencers have shared their experiences aboard the hantavirus-stricken MV Hondius. US influencer Jake Rosmarin has described a lack of certainty after three people died and more are suspected to be infected, as the ship is barred from docking at Cape Verde. What’s next? The Spanish health ministry has […]
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Republicans concerned about NATO alliance after decision to withdraw 5,000 US troops from Germany
By Anna Cox with wires In short: (ABC-Australia) Two US Republicans serving on armed services committees are concerned the Pentagon’s decision to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany could hinder NATO alliances and US security. The withdrawal of about 14 per cent of US troops from Germany is expected over the next six to 12 months. The decision […]