Georgia
The Killers apologise after bringing Russian fan on stage in Georgia
The Killers were booed at their concert in Georgia after referring to a Russian fan as a ‘brother’.
- by Lidia Kelly
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After massive protests, Georgia backs down on Russia-inspired foreign agents bill
Opponents saw it as a step toward introducing the same heavy-handed tactics that Russian President Vladimir Putin has used to crack down on dissent.
- by Sophiko Megrelidze
Fans make peace with the heat to support compatriots in the sun
A hot and colourful crowd braved scorching temperatures on day two of the Australian Open to support players far from home.
- by Carolyn Webb
‘Hero’ tackles gunman and averts more deaths in rare Rome mass shooting
A friend of the Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni was killed along with other residents gathered for a body corporate meeting.
- by Nick Squires
‘High alert’: Moscow tries to draft fleeing Russian men at the borders
Some media outlets released photos at the crossing showing a black van with “military enlistment office” written on it.
NAFO, the furry fellas taking a bite out of Russia’s info war machine
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has spurred an outpouring of military and humanitarian assistance from across the democratic world. It’s also drawn a pack of viral, fund-raising dog memes.
- by Chris Zappone
Man arrested over murder of Melbourne woman Shanae Edwards in Georgia
Melbourne teacher Shanae Edwards, 31, disappeared while trekking in the Georgian capital of Tbilisi on July 30. Her body was found the next day.
- by Rachel Eddie
Hunt for killer of Australian woman Shanae Edwards goes on as loved ones mourn
Shanae Edwards had travelled and worked all over the world, volunteering in South America, skiing in Canada, exploring temples in Thailand. But most recently it was the capital of Georgia that had captured her imagination.
- by Simone Fox Koob
Melbourne woman found dead in Georgia remembered as kind-hearted, adventurous
Friends and colleagues of Shanae Edwards, 31, described her as a “shining light” and an adventurous woman who “really lived life”.
- by Tammy Mills and Cassandra Morgan
LGBTQ activists attacked, rainbow flag burnt by homophobic Georgian mob
“The situation is really bad,” Tbilisi Pride director Giorgi Tabagari said as activists went into hiding after protesters raided their office.
- by Umberto Bacchi
Dramatic footage of Georgian opposition leader arrest
Police raided the offices of Georgia's United National Movement and detained its leader, Nika Melia, who has been accused of inciting violence at street protests in 2019.