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Australia

A country on the continent of Australia
The Commonwealth of Australia is a country that encompasses the continent of Australia, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands. It is the sixth-largest country in the world by total area of 7,688,287 km² and the driest inhabited continent. The capital of Australia is Canberra. The population is approximately 28.3 million people as of March 2026. The history of Australia begins with the arrival of the first Aboriginal ancestors 50,000 – 65,000 years ago, and their culture is one of the oldest continuous cultures on Earth. British colonization began in 1788 with the establishment of a penal colony in New South Wales, leading to the formation of a modern multicultural democracy. Australia is still a member of the "British Commonwealth."
1999
A referendum was held in which the population did not support the transition from monarchy to republic
2008
The national government officially apologized to Indigenous peoples for past laws and policies, particularly regarding the Stolen Generations
2017
Australia recorded the longest period of continuous GDP growth in the developed world
2022
Emissions reduction targets were legislated, committing to net-zero emissions by 2050 and a 43% reduction by 2030
2023
An absolute majority of the population in a referendum did not support the idea of expanding Aboriginal rights
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A large-scale outage occurred in ChatGPT's operationPhoto

Today, a large-scale outage occurred in ChatGPT's operation, as evidenced by Downdetector data. Users are complaining about the inability to load conversations and access chat history.

News of the World • July 25, 10:13 AM • 4706 views
Crisis in the Middle East overshadows ASEAN ministers' meeting in Manila

ASEAN ministers expressed concern over the resumption of hostilities in the Middle East. The Houthis announced a naval blockade of Saudi Arabia, threatening global energy supplies.

News of the World • July 21, 07:48 AM • 4086 views
France prepares to approve a ban on social media for children under 15

French lawmakers are set to approve a bill on Tuesday banning access to social media for children under 15. This puts France at the forefront of similar efforts in the EU.

News of the World • July 21, 06:19 AM • 3518 views
What is celebrated on July 21 in Ukraine and the world

On July 21, the world marks International Junk Food Day and "Be Someone" Day. According to the new church calendar, Orthodox Christians in Ukraine honor the memory of the prophet Ezekiel.

Society • July 21, 03:55 AM • 4159 views
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine demands that those responsible for the downing of MH17 be brought to justice

On the 12th anniversary of the downing of flight MH17, Ukraine honored the memory of the 298 victims and emphasized the need to hold Russia accountable. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that justice is impossible without punishing the aggressor.

War in Ukraine • July 17, 11:17 AM • 2870 views
China denies Trump’s allegations of interference in US elections

Beijing stated its adherence to the principle of non-interference in the internal affairs of other countries. China denies accusations of influencing the presidential elections in the United States.

News of the World • July 17, 07:00 AM • 4741 views
Ukrainian military marched in the Bastille Day parade in ParisPhotoVideo

A group of Ukrainian servicemen took part in the annual parade on the Champs-Élysées. They marched at the end, receiving warm applause.

Society • July 14, 09:19 AM • 15186 views
Star of "Jurassic Park" and "Peaky Blinders" Sam Neill dies at age 78

New Zealand actor Sam Neill has died at the age of 78. The family reported that the death was sudden and unexpected.

Culture • July 13, 11:29 AM • 4231 views
SBU showed on a map the weekly work of long-range sanctions against the oil and military infrastructure of the Russian FederationPhoto

The SBU carried out a series of long-range strikes on strategic facilities of the Russian Federation, including oil depots and refineries. An airfield in Crimea and drone warehouses in Donbas were also hit.

War in Ukraine • July 13, 09:04 AM • 4128 views
14 countries declare China's claims to the South China Sea groundless

Japan, the US, the Philippines, and 11 other countries stated that China's claims have no legal basis. China rejected the statement and expressed protest to Japan.

News of the World • July 12, 11:57 PM • 11957 views
Haiti and Turkey lost their chances to advance to the 2026 World Cup playoffsPhotoVideo

The national teams of Haiti and Turkey lost to Brazil and Paraguay respectively, losing their chances to advance to the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup. Paraguay defeated Turkey 1-0, and a Paraguayan player received a red card under the new FIFA rule.

Sports • June 20, 07:00 AM • 5607 views
British actress accused of attempting to smuggle 320 kg of methamphetamine into Australia

34-year-old Emma Husen, who starred in the spin-off of the series "EastEnders", is accused of attempting to import 320 kg of methamphetamine. The drugs, hidden in bags of charcoal, were discovered by Australian border guards.

Crimes and emergencies • June 19, 08:34 AM • 109237 views
World leaders react to Trump's Iran deal, Europe signals potential easing of sanctions

World leaders supported the US-Iran deal. Israel has reportedly not yet signed the agreement and maintains a military presence in so-called "security zones" in Lebanon, as well as in Gaza and Syria.

Politics • June 15, 08:23 AM • 5149 views
2026 World Cup: On Saturday, the third host nation, the USA, kicks off its tournament

The USA will play Paraguay at the 2026 World Cup in Los Angeles on June 13. Katy Perry will perform at the opening ceremony, and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will attend.

Sports • June 12, 04:27 PM • 4708 views
Twenty-two countries have accused Iran of attacks abroad and called for them to stop

The US and 21 other countries demand that Iran cease attacks on individuals abroad. Tehran's intelligence services are accused of using organized crime for terrorist acts.

News of the World • June 11, 06:25 AM • 3870 views
New charges filed against suspect in Bondi beach mass shooting

Navid Akram has been hit with 19 additional charges following the mass shooting in Sydney that left 15 people dead. The attack is being treated as inspired by "Islamic State".

News of the World • June 10, 08:02 AM • 3622 views
Man dies after shark attack in Western Australia – media

A 35-year-old man died while spearfishing near Michaelmas Island due to a bite from a large shark. Paramedics were unable to resuscitate the victim.

News of the World • June 6, 12:17 PM • 6628 views
Sweden proposes banning social media for children under 15

Sweden proposes banning social media for children under 15 due to health risks. The responsibility for age verification would be placed on platform owners.

News of the World • June 3, 06:41 AM • 3250 views
Singer Alina Grosu has baptized her son, with Iryna Bilyk becoming the godmotherPhoto

Artist Alina Grosu has baptized her one-and-a-half-month-old son, Mark Gabriel. Iryna Bilyk became the godmother, officially becoming the singer's 'kuma' for the first time.

Society • June 1, 09:04 AM • 198473 views
In Laos, heavy rains hamper the search for two people who remain trapped in a flooded cave

Due to heavy downpours in Laos, the search for two villagers trapped in a flooded cave has been suspended. Five of their companions have already been rescued by international specialists.

News of the World • May 31, 11:23 AM • 4742 views
US, UK, and Australia to create underwater drones within defense partnership

The US, UK, and Australia will create underwater drones to protect cables and pipelines. The project will strengthen the allies' military capabilities at sea.

News of the World • May 31, 06:17 AM • 4710 views
Pentagon Chief Criticizes Europe and Softens Tone on China Threat

Pete Hegseth demands that NATO increase defense spending and stop being protectorates. He also noted the "alarming" military buildup of China.

News of the World • May 30, 05:56 PM • 4659 views
Record May heat in Europe leads to seven deaths

Temperature records of up to 36°C have been recorded in Europe, causing the deaths of seven people in France. Meanwhile, Australia has been hit by powerful storms and heavy rains.

News of the World • May 29, 11:38 PM • 4898 views
The war is exhausting US arsenals – why replenishing missile stockpiles will take years and what it means for Ukraine

The war with Iran has depleted US missile arsenals, and their recovery will take years. The shortage of Patriot and Tomahawk systems will persist until 2031.

News of the World • May 29, 02:16 PM • 97296 views
World number one Jannik Sinner sensationally knocked out of Roland GarrosVideo

World number one Jannik Sinner lost to Juan Manuel Cerundolo in the second round of Roland Garros 2026. The tennis player attributed the defeat to feeling unwell.

Sports • May 28, 07:37 PM • 2787 views
Australia files $1.4 billion lawsuit against US company 3M over 'forever chemicals'

Australia is demanding $1. 43 billion from 3M for environmental pollution caused by forever chemicals. The company is accused of concealing data regarding the harmful effects of PFAS substances.

News of the World • May 28, 07:19 AM • 3617 views
Man dies after shark attack off the coast of Australia

A 39-year-old man has died following a shark attack while spearfishing in Queensland. This is the second such death in Australia in recent weeks.

News of the World • May 25, 01:16 AM • 6827 views
Climate change could destroy thousands of plant species by the end of the century - scientists

A study of 67,000 species showed that up to 16% of plants will lose their habitats. This will cause a global restructuring of ecosystems by the end of the century.

News of the World • May 24, 01:35 AM • 5306 views
Rubio heads to NATO meeting amid European anxiety over Trump's policies

Marco Rubio will attend the NATO summit in Sweden regarding defense spending. Europe is concerned about Trump's plans to reduce the military presence on the continent.

Politics • May 19, 06:47 PM • 4728 views
The US unveiled the latest AIM-260 missile for the first time in nine years; does Ukraine have a chance to receive it?

The US has for the first time showcased the new AIM-260 JATM missile, designed to replace the AIM-120. Its transfer to Ukraine is unlikely due to technical restrictions and the production schedule.

News of the World • May 17, 01:57 AM • 5166 views