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Vanuatu turns 'grief into purpose' as it remembers earthquake dead
Tourists are returning to Vanuatu a year on from a major catastrophe. But many demolished buildings are yet to be rebuilt and some locals are frustrated with the pace of repairs. Source link
Epstein files partially released by US Department of Justice
The Trump administration publishes the first tranche of the Epstein files; but the release of hundreds of thousands of documents looks to have been delayed. Source link
Three people dead in Taipei Metro station stabbing attack
The suspect is also dead after falling from a building during a police chase. Source link
EU to lend Ukraine $160b after plan to mobilise Russian assets unravels
EU leaders agree to provide a massive interest-free loan to Ukraine to meet its military and economic needs for the next two years after failing to reach an agreement on the use of frozen Russian assets. Source link
Man resembling Bondi gunman caught on Philippines CCTV in November
A man resembling Bondi gunman Naveed Akram has been captured on CCTV in Davao City in mid-November, as authorities continue to investigate the movements of him and his father, Sajid Akram, in the lead-up to the attack. Source link
Brown University shooting suspect found dead, officials say
The suspect in last week’s mass shooting at Brown University has been found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, officials say. Source link
Trump's hand-picked board renames arts centre as Trump Kennedy Center
The venue, named after former US president John F Kennedy, is to be renamed the Trump Kennedy Center after a vote by its board — which Mr Trump himself hand-picked this year. Source link
TikTok to sell US unit to American investors, including Oracle
The deal with Oracle, Silver Lake and MGX ensures the social video platform can continue operating in the US. Source link
More photos released on eve of Epstein files deadline
US Democrats continue their drip-feed of material from sex predator Jeffrey Epstein’s estate, releasing more photos on the eve of a deadline for the full publication of the Epstein files. Source link
Dream life in Australia sold by influencers doesn't match reality
Influencers push a false promise of easy money and a better life in Australia with a Work and Holiday Visa, inspiring young Indonesians to take extreme measures to chase an almost unrealisable dream. Source link