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At least 27 killed in Bangkok bar fire

Firefighters arrived at the scene in the Chatuchak district to find patrons running through blasting flames to escape.

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Lead Story 2

Bangkok pub fire kills at least 27 people

The cause of the blaze remains unknown, yet some believe it was sparked by indoor fireworks.

Read Full StorySource: SBS World News

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Digital international arrival cards to be rolled out across Australia

Following a successful trial, digital arrival cards will be introduced at all international gateways over the next 18 months.

SBS AustraliaOpen

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US insists Strait of Hormuz is open as it exchanges strikes with Iran

Iranian forces earlier said the Strait was closed and launched wide-ranging attacks at US allies and bases in the region.

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Iran strikes Gulf neighbours in retaliation for US attacks, says it's hit two ships in Hormuz

Donald Trump has declared the end of a ceasefire meant to halt the war started by the US and Israel on 28 February.

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Story 06

New standards force Australian universities to address racism in sector overhaul

The changes were part of a landmark report that found discrimination against 90 per cent of Jewish and Palestinian students.

SBS AustraliaOpen

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US senator and close Trump ally Lindsey Graham dies after 'brief and sudden illness'

Donald Trump pays tribute to the 71-year-old South Carolina senator, calling him a "true American patriot" who will be "greatly missed".

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Venezuelans facing 'the same uncertainty' six months after Maduro's abduction by the US

The economic situation in Venezuela was already one of the worst in the world before the US intervention.

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Story 09

How does a goalkeeper win a penalty shootout? Two Aussie legends explain

With four decades of experience between them, Lydia Williams and Andrew Redmayne share their insights into penalty shootouts.

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Anthony Zurcher: From Trump critic to ally, Lindsey Graham was a political survivor of the Maga era

The senator's career was marked by a willingness to adapt to America's dramatically changing political climate, writes the BBC's North America correspondent.

BBC NewsOpen

Story 11

US congressman says he was detained by Israeli settlers in occupied West Bank

Ro Khanna says he was confronted and detained by Israeli settlers brandishing US-made assault rifles.

SBS World NewsOpen

Story 12

There have been three different men I thought were my father. It took 53 years to learn the truth

Debbie spent over five decades trying to find out who her biological father was. Two years ago, she got her answer.

SBS AustraliaOpen

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Badly burned British couple rescued from ravine during Spain wildfires, reports say

The unnamed pair were found semi-conscious with 40% burns after being trapped by the blazes raging through Almeria province, local media reports.

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South Africa World Cup midfielder Jayden Adams dies at the age of 25

Jayden Adams played in three matches at the FIFA World Cup.

SBS World NewsOpen

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