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Feb 4, 2026 - World

Greek coast guard patrol boats and a helicopter are scouring the sea near an eastern Aegean island after an overnight collision between a patrol boat and a speedboat carrying migrants killed at least 15 people and injured more than two dozen

Feb 4, 2026 - World

An official EU poll reveals that citizens across the European Union want more unified and stronger leadership for the 27-nation bloc

Feb 4, 2026 - World

Russian President Vladimir Putin has praised growing economic ties with China during a video call with Chinese leader Xi Jinping

Feb 4, 2026 - World

Grieving family of the backpacker will attend a smoking ceremony conducted by the island’s traditional ownersFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe distraught parents of a backpacker believed to have drowned on a world heritage-listed sand island off the Queensland coast are visiting K’gari as part of their journey to return the remains of Piper James to Canada.Todd and Angela James touched down in Brisbane from Vancouver on Tuesday morning – the first stage of their emotional pilgrimage to K’gari (formerly known as Fraser Island). Continue reading...

Feb 4, 2026 - World

A spokesperson says Dr Michael Byrom no longer has any conditions placed on his practising and cited a ‘rigorous recruitment process’Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Queensland premier has asked for an investigation into how a cardiothoracic surgeon – previously restricted from performing major heart and lung surgery by the New South Wales medical regulator – was appointed to a senior government clinical safety position.The deputy director general of Clinical Excellence Queensland, Dr Helen Brown, announced Dr Michael Byrom as the inaugural surgical medical lead for the organisation, which focuses on healthcare quality, safety and efficiency. Continue reading...