Oceania

Health news

Australian doctors find live parasitic worm in woman's brain

A neurosurgeon investigating a woman’s mystery symptoms in an Australian hospital says she plucked a wriggling worm from the patient’s brain.

29/08/2023

World News

Australian and Filipino troops hold exercises in South China Sea

Australian and Filipino troops have held joint military exercises near a flashpoint in the South China Sea which is claimed by China

25/08/2023

Sport

People are looking at ‘women's football in a completely different way’

Euronews spoke to FIFA President Gianni Infantino on the legacy of the World Cup on women's football.

21/08/2023

Australia

'A win for women's football' as FIFA Women's World Cup concludes

While there were mixed emotions outside the Australia Stadium in Sydney after Spain's 1-0 win against England, the consensus was that the women's game has a lot to be proud of.

21/08/2023

Sport

Spain defeat England 1-0 to win Women's World Cup

Early goal kept Spain in the lead despite 14 minutes of extra time.

20/08/2023

Australia

Sweden beats Australia 2-0 to win another bronze at Women's World Cup

The Swedes proved once again they're tough to beat after a semifinal loss, extending their perfect record in third-place matches to four with the victory in Brisbane.

19/08/2023

Sport

England beat Australia 1-3 to reach Women's World Cup final

The Lionesses will now face Spain in Sydney on Sunday for a historic Women's World Cup final after beating Australia on their home turf.

16/08/2023

Sport

Spain beats Sweden and qualifies for Women FIFA Football Cup final

Spain is the highest-ranked team still left in the tournament, and now has the chance to win the World Cup for the first time ever.

15/08/2023

Australia

Australia will face England in the Women's World Cup semifinals

Mackenzie Arnold's impact on Australia's biggest Women's World Cup moment was so immense that it's hardly surprising it took vanquished France coach Herve Renard to describe it best.

12/08/2023

Sport

Women's World Cup: Spain and Sweden secure semi-final spots

Spain were made to wait until extra time to defeat the Netherlands 2-1, while a strong performance from Sweden proved too much for title hopefuls Japan.

11/08/2023

Experiences

How can Indigenous-led travel benefit people and the planet?

From Australia to Costa Rica, Indigenous-led tourism is on the rise. How can you have a 'mind-expanding' and ethical experience?

09/08/2023

Australia

France cruise into last eight while Colombia battle past Jamaica

Goals from Kadidiatou Diani, Kenza Dali and a brace from Eugénie Le Sommer rounded off a dominant performance in Adelaide. Meanwhile, Catalina Usme's goal gave Las Cafeteras their first-ever victory in the knockout stages of the Women's World Cup, beating Jamaica.

08/08/2023

Australia

Women's World Cup: England triumphs, while Denmark heads home

England were made to dig deep when Lauren James was given a red card for stamping - while Denmark could not overcome the strength of an in-form Australian side.

07/08/2023

Australia

The Netherlands and Sweden through to Women's World Cup quarter finals

On Friday, the Netherlands face Spain while Sweden play Japan in the quarter-finals of the Women's World Cup

06/08/2023

Sport

Heartbreak as Germany kicked out of Women's World Cup after 1-1 draw

It's the first time in nine appearances that the team has failed to make it out of the group stages at the tournament.

03/08/2023

Nature

Great Barrier Reef escapes UNESCO ‘in danger’ recommendation for now

The Australian government has welcomed the decision saying it shows it is ‘working hard’ to protect the reef.

03/08/2023

Tech News

Australian Senate committee recommends government ban on WeChat

WeChat is China's most popular social media platform.

03/08/2023

Australia

Women's World Cup: Shock defeat sees Italy dumped out the competition

A late goal from South Africa's Thembi Kgatlana sealed Italy's fate while a goalless draw with Jamaica meant Brazil failed to reach the knockout stage for the first time in 28 years.

02/08/2023

Sport

Women's World Cup: Neatherlands beat Vietnam 7-0 as US avoid upset

The Dutch women put seven goals past the Vietnamese, while the US women's team just barely avoid the biggest upset in tournament history.

01/08/2023

Sport

Women's World Cup: Ireland officialy knocked out while Spain survive

Mixed fortunes for Europe as Ireland fail to secure a single point in the tournament and Spain make it through to the next stage despite conceding four against Japan.

31/07/2023

Vanuatu

French President Macron denounces ‘new imperialism’ in Pacific

French President Emmanuel Macron denounced a ‘new imperialism’ in the Pacific and reflected on his country's colonial past while visiting the small island nation Vanuatu.

27/07/2023

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President Macron reaffirms French ownership of New Caledonia

President Emmanuel Macron has reaffirmed France's ownership of New Caledonia on a landmark visit to the South Pacific island.

26/07/2023

Green News

Tragic footage shows a pod of 100 pilot whales beach themselves

The reason behind the stranding is unknown but pilot whales have a social nature which can lead them to follow pod-mates into danger.

26/07/2023

New Zealand

Women's World Cup: Germany thrash Morocco as Italy shrug Argentina off

European sides Germany and Italy begin Women's World Cup campaigns with wins.

24/07/2023

Culture news

FIFA Museum unveils pop-up Women's World Cup exhibition in Sydney

With this year's Women's World Cup now underway, the FIFA Museum in Sydney is presenting a special pop-up exhibition celebrating the individuals who have played a pivotal role in shaping the women's game.

22/07/2023

New Zealand

Women's WC: Spain beat Costa Rica as Switzerland start with a win

Dominant Spain starts its World Cup campaign with a victory over Costa Rica as Switzerland shut the Philippines down with a convincing win.

21/07/2023