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The attempt by 12 of Europe’s biggest football clubs to form a breakaway super league collapsed within 48 hours after a furious reaction from fans and players. So what was it all about?
The attempt by 12 of Europe’s biggest football clubs to form a breakaway super league collapsed within 48 hours after a furious reaction from fans and players. So what was it all about?
Beijing’s security laws, the expulsion of pro-democracy legislators, and an ongoing police crackdown on opponents has effectively killed off the notion of one country-two systems.
Beijing’s security laws, the expulsion of pro-democracy legislators, and an ongoing police crackdown on opponents has effectively killed off the notion of one country-two systems.
In Taiwan the government and the biggest social media app have formed a public-private-partnership to tackle disinformation, predominantly from China, through the use of AI and fact checking.
In Taiwan the government and the biggest social media app have formed a public-private-partnership to tackle disinformation, predominantly from China, through the use of AI and fact checking.
Angela Onwuachi-Willig is Dean of the Boston University School of Law. As the first African-American to hold that position she grappled with how to speak to her students about the murder of George Floyd and the broader issue of racial inequality in the US.
Angela Onwuachi-Willig is Dean of the Boston University School of Law. As the first African-American to hold that position she grappled with how to speak to her students about the murder of George Floyd and the broader issue of racial inequality in the US.
The story of former slave Henrietta Wood who successfully sued the man who abducted her and sold her into slavery has won the 2020 Pulitzer history prize.
The story of former slave Henrietta Wood who successfully sued the man who abducted her and sold her into slavery has won the 2020 Pulitzer history prize.
The World Health Organisation is holding its annual assembly at a critical juncture in the COVID 19 pandemic and while facing sustained criticism over its response
The World Health Organisation is holding its annual assembly at a critical juncture in the COVID 19 pandemic and while facing sustained criticism over its response
Giving birth alone, without pain medication and forced separation from the baby is every pregnant woman’s worst nightmare. How the pandemic has changed birth practices
Giving birth alone, without pain medication and forced separation from the baby is every pregnant woman’s worst nightmare. How the pandemic has changed birth practices
A charity in the Blue Mountains is feeding 18,000 people a week during the COVID 19 crisis.
A charity in the Blue Mountains is feeding 18,000 people a week during the COVID 19 crisis.
The coronavirus has overshadowed an unprecedented political and legal crisis that has left Israel without a government and with an un-elected prime minister who is now ruling by decree.
Americans know how to prep and they've stocked up to bunker down as Coronavirus takes hold.
Americans know how to prep and they've stocked up to bunker down as Coronavirus takes hold.
In Japan supplies of toilet paper and masks are returning to normal and many store shelves remain well stocked with food. But the government faces criticism over the lack of virus testing
Tourists are avoiding Thailand due to Covid-19 fears and Bangkok, normally a popular destination for Aussie tourists, is bearing the brunt.
China correspondent Bill Birtles travels to South Korea and is struck by how people carried on as usual.
China correspondent Bill Birtles travels to South Korea and is struck by how people carried on as usual.
With more than 20 rolling news channels in India, even an Australian perspective on Trump's India visit is news.
In the last year the country has seen three extremist attacks, the Chancellor says they have been driven by racism.
Jakarta's construction and development are taking a never-ending toll on the environment.
Jakarta's construction and development are taking a never-ending toll on the environment.
Deciding how much and and when to tip in America can be confusing for Aussies. Here are some pointers.
Life for the 3,600 people trapped on board the Diamond Princess is increasingly challenging
Life for the 3,600 people trapped on board the Diamond Princess is increasingly challenging
Caucusing is a uniquely American way of voting, but many people in Australia wouldn't even know what the activity is.
The wild riots erupting on the streets of Lebanon are being fuelled by an economic catastrophe that's destroying businesses, jobs and people's live savings.
Europe Correspondent Linton Besser travelled to the Ecrins Massif, a significant chain of peaks in France where he wasn't climbing mountains but waterfalls.
Europe Correspondent Linton Besser travelled to the Ecrins Massif, a significant chain of peaks in France where he wasn't climbing mountains but waterfalls.
The ABC's South-East Asia correspondent gets literally immersed in the Mekong River to understand the impact of upstream dams and drought.
For museums around the world, the Smithsonian brand in Washington DC is considered the gold standard.
For museums around the world, the Smithsonian brand in Washington DC is considered the gold standard.
China correspondent Bill Birtles flew to the viral epicenter of Wuhan recently with cameraman Brant Cumming recenlty, and life became a tad anxious.
Poor infrastructure and bad mobile service makes Bougainville a difficult place to file reports from, but one local journalist takes it in his stride.
Poor infrastructure and bad mobile service makes Bougainville a difficult place to file reports from, but one local journalist takes it in his stride.
After a tumultuous few weeks for Britain’s Royal Family bargain hunters in London can now pick up a few Harry and Meghan souvenirs for half price.
New South Asia correspondent James Oaten reflects on his first trip to India when mental health issues took centre stage
Young people leading the protests say they’re optimistic their nation can change for the better
Young people leading the protests say they’re optimistic their nation can change for the better
Singapore’s famous hawker culture is up for consideration at the UN committee that registers intangible cultural heritage.
Hong Kongers mark the six-month anniversary of pro-democracy protests with a large rally
From flying over the Hindu Kush in Afghanistan to traipsing through the desert in Rajasthan to seeing the aftermath of terrorist bombings in Sri Lanka, Siobhan Heanue has experienced it all as the ABC's South Asia correspondent.
The Christmas lights are on, but the festive season in the UK is being drowned in politics.
The Christmas lights are on, but the festive season in the UK is being drowned in politics.
For the next two weeks, the people of this small island in Papua New Guinea will vote on whether to become an independent nation
For the next two weeks, the people of this small island in Papua New Guinea will vote on whether to become an independent nation
Europe Correspondent Linton Besser recently travelled to Finland where he became mystified by the small Scandinavian state and its peculiar customs
For many women's rights activists in Poland, these are dark times, as new laws start to take effect, governing abortion, contraception, sex education and even IVF.
It's been three years since PNG's only radiotherapy machine stopped working and doctors are being forced to use chemotherapy instead.
It's been three years since PNG's only radiotherapy machine stopped working and doctors are being forced to use chemotherapy instead.
Clashes between Israel’s military and militant groups in Gaza – as happened this week - can seem depressingly familiar.
Helium balloons are an essential part of any birthday party, but a shortage of the element has may cause major problems for healthcare and scientific research.
Beijing bookshop that had become a centre for discussions, festivals and ideas announced it would shut amid a broad campaign to transform the city.
Beijing bookshop that had become a centre for discussions, festivals and ideas announced it would shut amid a broad campaign to transform the city.
Dangerous wildfires in California have finally been contained, but forecasters say the reprieve may be brief.
The children's song has become the unofficial anthem of the Washington Nationals baseball team, which has just won its first ever baseball World Series
The children's song has become the unofficial anthem of the Washington Nationals baseball team, which has just won its first ever baseball World Series
Finding a green park to exercise in a big Asian city like Bangkok can be difficult for an Australian accustomed to wide open space.