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How big is Africa really? Why the UN voted to change the world map
The new map makes Africa, Latin America, South Asia and Oceania larger than the traditional Mercator projection.
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‘We’re human’: Sydney Marathon organisers not running away from medal error
The medal features the Allianz Arena in Munich, instead of Sydney’s Allianz Stadium, as one of the city’s landmarks.
Starc’s 10 wickets give Australia thumping win over Bangladesh in 2nd Test
Australia bounce back after losing first Test, bowling out the visitors for 64 and 95 to win by an innings and 51 runs.
Australia bite back as 18 wickets fall on day one of second Bangladesh Test
Left-armers star in wicket bonanza as Australia take 101-run lead over Bangladesh on first day of the second Test.
‘Shameful’: Western allies slam Israel ending probe on aid worker killings
UK, Australia and Canada call Israel’s decision not to investigate deadly 2024 strike on a Gaza aid convoy ‘shameful’.
![Medics prepare the bodies of World Central Kitchen workers, who were killed in Israeli air strikes, for their return to their home countries. [Ahmad Hasaballah/Getty Images]](https://aljazeeranews-mggx1uo47w.edgeone.app/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/getty_6a88885bf3-1787332700.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)
Australia charges man for passing Ukrainian military intel to Russia
Police allege Australian-Russian citizen joined Ukrainian military seeking to send information to Russian intelligence.
Bangladesh coach Simmons: ‘Australia are going to come harder at us’
After a first Test win in Australia in the series opener, Bangladesh expect a backlash in second match in Mackay.
Australian Hussey open to Ashes Test role as England make approach
Ex-Australia batter Hussey said he was informally approached by Stephen Flemming, England’s new red-ball coach.
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Australian anger as Israel drops World Central Kitchen deaths case
Australia has summoned the Israeli ambassador in anger over the country’s decision not to pursue criminal proceedings.
Published On 20 Aug 2026
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South Africa to Australia: Why coal profits are surging during Iran war
Coal companies are reporting a huge rise in profits, but analysts say global clean energy transition is still on track.
Swimming: Pallister stuns Ledecky in Pan Pacs, Douglass sets world record
US swim superstar Katie Ledecky was upstaged by Lani Pallister, while Kate Douglass made history twice in 50m freestyle.
