Three dead in volcano eruption as search for missing hikers continues
Mount Dukono erupted on Friday morning, local time, sending plumes of ash some 10 kilometres into the sky.

Mount Dukono erupted on Friday morning, local time, sending plumes of ash some 10 kilometres into the sky.

Hernan Alberto Gil Flores, a security guard, was rescued from a shopping center basement in La Guaira, Venezuela, eight days after a deadly double earthquake. He survived on liquids passed through a shaft during a rescue operation coordinated by Chilean firefighters with international teams.

The State Library of Victoria has acquired a rare first edition of Jane Austen's "Emma" through its Women Writers Fund. The 210-year-old, three-volume set, previously owned by Austen's great-nephew, was purchased from Maggs Bros at Melbourne's Rare Book Fair. The acquisition aims to address the historical gender imbalance in the library's collection.

UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer formally apologised for the British state's role in separating an estimated 185,000 babies from unmarried mothers between 1949 and 1976. He announced support measures, following similar apologies from Scotland, Wales, and the Church of England.

Australian fifth seed Alex de Minaur defeated French veteran Adrian Mannarino 6-3 6-2 6-2 in one hour 49 minutes at Wimbledon. De Minaur, showing improved form from his first round, will face either Kamil Majchrzak or Zach Svajda in the third round.

The Vatican excommunicated priests and lay Catholics of the Swiss-based Society of St Pius X (SSPX) for ordaining bishops without papal approval, declaring them in schism. The decree also invalidated SSPX sacraments, reversing previous concessions by Popes Francis and Benedict XVI.

Brisbane Lions secure a 22-point win over Geelong Cats (19.9/123 to 14.17/101), surging into the top four with their fourth consecutive victory, despite Geelong's remarkable fightback from a 43-point deficit.