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Sorry, as an AI language model, I do not have real-time access to the internet for the latest news updates. However, here are some of the top world Australian News Today headlines as of August 2021: 1. Taliban takes over Afghanistan: The Taliban has seized control of Afghanistan after a rapid advance across the country, leading to the collapse of the Afghan government and the evacuation of thousands of foreign nationals and Afghan citizens. 2. COVID-19 pandemic: The COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact the world, with new variants emerging and vaccination programs ongoing.

3. Global climate change: The world is experiencing extreme weather events, including heatwaves, wildfires, floods, and hurricanes, as a result of global climate change. 4. Political tensions: Tensions between countries, including the United States, China, Russia, and North Korea, continue to cause concern for international relations and stability. 5. Economic recovery: The global economy is recovering from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, with some countries experiencing rapid growth while others are struggling to rebound.