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Tony Abbott to become new Liberal party president in former PM’s return to political frontlines
May 22, 2026 - World 
Unopposed nomination comes seven years after Abbott lost his Sydney seat of Warringah at the 2019 electionGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTony Abbott will become the new federal Liberal party president in a return to the political frontlines for the conservative former prime minister.Abbott was the only nominee for the presidency after the other contender – former foreign minister Alexander Downer – chose to instead run for one of the vice-president’s positions. Continue reading...
Weather tracker: Heavy rain triggers flooding and landslides in parts of China
May 22, 2026 - World
Twelve dead as southern and central areas also suffer travel disruption, electricity outages and evacuationsHeavy, prolonged rainfall in southern and central China has resulted in weather warnings for flash flooding, landslides and waterlogging. The slow-moving band of rainfall spanned 620 miles (1,000km) and travelled eastwards across the regions on Tuesday. It was formed from the convergence of multiple bands of rain originating from the Bay of Bengal, South China Sea and Pacific Ocean.Given the accompanying low wind speeds, high daily and hourly rainfall totals have been recorded, with as much as 75mm locally in Hunan, 85mm in Anhui in a 24-hour period, and 95mm on the island of Hainan. Twelve people have died because of the flooding and hundreds of residents have been evacuated by emergency services. There were major travel disruptions, electricity outages, as well as school and business closures. Social media posts showed submerged cars and people fishing along flooded streets. Continue reading...
U.S. says 'slight progress' in Iran talks amid uncertainty on whether war will resume
May 22, 2026 - World 
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Friday there was "slight progress" during talks with Iran amid uncertainty as to whether a deal will be reached or war will resume.
NATO allies bewildered by Trump's about-face on U.S troop moves in Europe
May 22, 2026 - World
NATO allies and defense officials expressed bewilderment on Friday at U.S. President Trump's announcement that he would send 5,000 U.S. troops to Poland just weeks after he ordered the same number of forces pulled out of Europe.
What to know about the death of Congolese man in Ireland
May 22, 2026 - World 
Hundreds of people in Ireland are calling for justice after the death of a Congolese man restrained by security guards in Dublin
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