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Pubs scoreless … Graphic: AI-generated image from freepik (Magnific)

Scoreless result sends Socceroos into FIFA World Cup knockout Round of 32

A scoreless result between Australia and Paraguay has sent the Socceroos into the knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Socceroos took on La Albirroja at San Francisco Stadium in their final Group D match and finished second […]

Australia, Soccer, South America, Sports

26 June 2026

Chile ... Cutting tools found with mining equipment during the police raid at St Marys. Photo: AFP

Two arrested over Chile bid to smuggle $11.7 million of cocaine into Australia

Five men have been arrested in two countries over a failed bid to import 36kg of cocaine worth $11.6 million into Australia. In Chile earlier this month, the Policia de Investigaciones de Chile (PDI) took apart two pieces of mining equipment

Police, South America, State

21 October 2025

FILE PHOTO … a bulk carrier in Moreton Bay, Qld. The ATSB is looking into a bulk carrier's engine failure last month. Photo: ANDREW KACIMAIWAI

New Chinese port in Peru may stoke US trade, military fears

Asia, Sea, South America, Trade

19 November 2024