A right-wing populist party made big poll gains in Australia - and it's shaking up politics

Pauline Hanson's One Nation is riding a wave of popularity driven by voters weary of mainstream parties.

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Everyday life in Asia is being upended by Iran war fuel crisis

Asia relies heavily on oil and gas from the Gulf, and shortages and higher prices are starting to bite.

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Cuba's mothers-to-be prepare to give birth in a country plunged into darkness

Two pregnant women tell the BBC's Will Grant of their hopes and fears as their nation is mired in crisis.

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Australia's ABC staff to go on strike for first time in 20 years

The 24-hour long strike is expected to disrupt live television and radio broadcasts.

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National blackout hits Cuba for second time in a week

Another total failure of its power grid underlines Cuba's hardship under a US-imposed fuel blockade.

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Trump at a crossroads as US weighs tough options in Iran

Statements from President Trump that the war is almost over are not matching up with the reality on the ground.

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Israeli strike next to British journalist is not AI-generated

The video of the strike, hitting just metres from RT's Steve Sweeney and his crew, was recorded on Thursday in southern Lebanon.

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