Japan declares victory in 'war' on floppy disks

The use of the floppy disk, which was still used in some government agencies in Japan, has now been scrapped.

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Australian Senator resigns after Gaza vote backlash

Fatima Payman has left the Labor party, after being penalised for supporting a vote on Palestinian statehood.

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Jeff Bezos to sell another $5bn of Amazon shares

In February, Mr Bezos announced that he would sell shares in technology giant worth around $8.5bn.

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Body found in search for child missing in croc attack

Australian police have located the remains of a 12-year-old last seen swimming in croc-inhabited waters.

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Japan top court says forced sterilisation unconstitutional

The ruling brings to an end a decades-long fight for justice by victims who were forcibly sterilised.

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Syrians attack Turkish troops after anti-migrant riots

Footage on social media shows people firing at Turkish military vehicles and throwing stones at a base.

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Queensland orders sperm donation purge over mix-ups

An investigation has found that thousands of sperm samples may have been misidentified by IVF providers.

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High winds and heavy rain as Caribbean hit by hurricane

Hurricane Beryl has made landfall with floods in Barbados, St Vincent and the Grenadines and Grenada.

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The contentious exam deciding the fate of India’s doctors

The NEET exam has triggered nationwide protests, with students saying it has jeopardised their future.

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Emotional Usher accepts lifetime achievement award

In his acceptance speech, Usher said "getting here hasn't been easy, but it's been worth it".

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