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World leaders have gathered in New York for the opening of the United Nations General Assembly, with conflict in the Middle East, global security and artificial intelligence on the agenda.
The opening session has featured major speeches and meetings as governments confront growing international tensions.
United States President Donald Trump delivered a closely watched address, explaining the US position on major issues before the United Nations.
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Sri Lanka’s High Court has convicted 15 men over the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings, which killed 270 people and injured more than 500.
Those found guilty include Naufer Moulavi, who prosecutors said arranged attacks on three churches and three luxury hotels.
The men have been sentenced to between 200 and 260 years in prison.
Forty-five foreign nationals were killed during the attack, including two Australians.
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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has urged world leaders to work together on artificial intelligence, warning no country can tackle risks alone.
Speaking at a United Nations event in New York, Mr Albanese said governments should not repeat the mistake of moving too slowly on social media.
United States president Donald Trump has criticised Australia’s proposed social media laws, warning they could lead to censorship.
The US wants American platforms excluded from the changes, which would allow users to turn off the social media algorithm.
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A women's health service says an expanded bilingual health education program could save lives and money for Australia's health system.
The national program is being delivered by the Multicultural Centre for Women's Health in Melbourne over the next two years, to help women better understand how the Australian health system works.
May Alqas Alias is a bilingual health educator working with Australia's Arabic-speaking community.
She says she has seen the benefits of health education through the groups she has run.
"With the support of the group leader they managed to book their breast screening appointment together. Everyone felt united and strong. The impact of that session it didn't stop here. After a few weeks one of the women reached out to me and said I have been diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer. Something may have gone unnoticed without that session. But because she acted early she was able to get timely treatment."
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A rare surprise has appeared on the beaches of Southern California, with sea turtles laying eggs on the U-S West Coast for what authorities say is the first time on record.
Two olive ridley turtles have nested in the sand, with the sites now fenced off to give the eggs the best chance of survival.
Huntington Beach Marine Safety Chief Trevor McDonald says locals are thrilled.
"Yeah, so this is the first time we've ever had sea turtles come to shore, lay eggs, and establish a nest here in City of Huntington Beach. This is the first time ever. We don't have one documented here, and generally we're excited about it. Our lifeguards and the community. It's a really unique thing to be a part of."
The eggs should hatch within 60 days.
