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'Let us be free': Iranian women protest stadium ban at World Cup match
Iranian women, who have been banned from soccer stadiums in the Islamic republic since 1980, have taken their protest to the World Cup.
- by Amie Ferris-Rotman
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Russia
US warns Americans of terrorism threat at World Cup in Russia
The US State Department warned Americans on Friday that terrorists may target World Cup venues in Russia.
Donald Trump
After Kim meeting, Trump turns to Putin
US President Donald Trump is expected to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin next month while he is in Europe for a NATO summit.
- by John Hudson & Greg Jaffe
Science
Stephen Hawking's voice beamed into space at final send-off
The physicist's voice, set to a piece of music, was sent from the European Space Agency's Cebreros station in Spain towards the nearest black hole.
- by Costas Pitas
History
Visiting the battlefields of Flanders is a family affair for many
Thousands of Australians a year travel to France and Belgium to see where family members fought during WWI. David Ellery was one of them.
- by David Ellery
Sexual assault
In Italy, sexual harassment has an age barrier
In Italy, sexual harassment is a young woman's problem.
- by Jason Horowitz
Boris Becker
'Immensely proud ambassador' Boris Becker aces creditors
Ex-Wimbledon champion declares he is an African diplomat and immune from bankruptcy claims.
- by Christopher Hope
Crime
They let 71 people die in stifling truck. They got 25 years.
Day after day, people died trying to reach refuge in Europe by land or sea, and in August came one of the most horrific cases.
- by Helene Bienvenu and Marc Santora
Royal family
Duchess Meghan makes first joint appearance with Queen
The Queen seemed comfortable in the company of the newest senior royal.
UK
'You ain’t seen nothing yet': Farage denies Russia interfered in Brexit vote
Ahead of an Australian tour, the former leader of the UK Independence Party says the claims are part of a “hysterical” reaction by “international elites”.
- by Nick O'Malley
Tragedy
Pair who died in Portugal cliff fall identified as Perth couple
The couple, who died while reportedly trying to take a selfie, had been in Portugal for a friend’s wedding.
- by Rachel Clun