Conor McCann
Conor McCann is a digital journalist in the ABC's Asia Pacific newsroom.
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Couples in an Indian state could face jail time for not registering their relationship
By Conor McCann and wires
The new civil code requires unmarried couples to register their relationships and bans polygamy, which some Indians say invades their privacy and erodes their religious freedoms.
Myanmar photojournalist jailed for 20 years over cyclone aftermath reporting
By Conor McCann and South-East Asia correspondent Lauren Day, with wires
A court in Myanmar sentences a photojournalist for an underground news agency to 20 years in prison with hard labour for his coverage of a deadly cyclone's aftermath.
Taiwan wants Australia's backing to join trade pact as Beijing pushes for it to be blocked
By foreign affairs reporter Stephen Dziedzic and Conor McCann
Taipei says it's hopeful to strengthen trade and bilateral relations despite Canberra's attempts to stabilise ties with Beijing.
Gruesome drone footage from the war in Ukraine is being fed to young audiences by algorithm. What can be done about it?
By Conor McCann
Fickle algorithms, a steady stream of content, and a lack of reliable moderation on social media is creating gaps for violent content generated on the front lines of Ukraine to slip through.
Australian Myanmar diaspora calls for stronger sanctions following air strikes and prisoner release
By Conor McCann with wires
Myanmar's military government releases thousands of prisoners to mark a Buddhist holiday, just days after airstrikes targeting rebels killed civilians in the country's north-west.
Vladimir Putin is betting big on developing a viable alternative to the Suez Canal
By Conor McCann
For the past decade, Vladimir Putin has been quietly pursuing his goal of transforming Russia's frozen northern coast into a global shipping hub to rival the Suez canal. It's a bet that appears to be paying off at a key moment.
Russian missile hits Kharkiv apartment building, killing one and injuring others
Conor McCann and wires
This missile strike is the latest in a series of Russian attacks appearing to target civilian infrastructure.
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'Renting here is hell': The country where inflation is expected to hit 95pc by year's end
By Conor McCann
Amid political scandals, unrest and failed assassination attempts, hyperinflation in Argentina once hit 5,000 per cent. Now, with real wages plummeting, the country is lurching closer to familiar disaster.
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'So suited to the part': Churchill was the first prime minister won over by the Queen
By Tracey Shelton, Conor McCann, wires
From Winston Churchill to Liz Truss, Queen Elizabeth ll worked with 15 British prime ministers in her 70-year reign. Here are some key moments that give insight into their relationships with the Queen.
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Australian China critic detained in UK over alleged bomb threat
By Conor McCann
Drew Pavlou says he was kept in custody overnight by British police and held incommunicado over allegations he had emailed a bomb threat to the Chinese embassy before a protest in London.
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What can we learn from past conflicts about the importance of mental health support for refugees?
By Conor McCann
Studies show that almost a quarter of conflict-affected individuals develop some form of mental health disorder: In Ukraine, that puts 1.5 million children at risk, with long-term effects costing billions of dollars.
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