Friday 31 May 2019

Good Weekend 52 best brunches 2019: Top 15 in Sydney

Jill Dupleix selects Sydney's best brunches from vegan dumplings in the park to a seafood muffin in a two-hatted restaurant.

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Good Weekend 52 best brunches 2019: Around Australia

The pick of the brunch bunch beyond Melbourne and Sydney.

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Good Weekend 52 best brunches 2019: Top 15 in Melbourne

Dani Valent selects the city's top 15 places for brunch (and suggests what to order at each).

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It begins! Cold snap sees early start to ski season on Mount Buller

Mount Buller will be opening this Saturday, the earliest it has in 10 years. Mount Hotham local and gun skier Drew Jolowicz, 36, has already snuck in his first ski run of the season, describing the slopes as 'sublime'.

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$1.9 million worth of cannabis found as police target drug traffickers

Five people have been charged and almost 600 cannabis plants and 64 kilograms of dried cannabis seized across 10 properties and storage facilities.

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Good Weekend 52 best brunches 2019

Welcome to our inaugural guide to the best brunches on offer around Australia, designed with one thing in mind – to turn your good weekend into a great one.

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'You do lose sleep over it and your heart does break': women's refuge celebrates 20 years

Kings Cross women's refuge Lou's Place celebrated 20 years of operations on Friday, relying predominantly on volunteerism and local communities to stay afloat. 

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Years behind bars for Icelandic pair who smuggled in $2.9m of cocaine

Two Icelandic men have been jailed for years after smuggling cocaine worth millions of dollars into Australia.

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James Packer has gone rogue with his Crown fire sale

Packer has ignored 101 of the takeover manual. Selling almost half of his Crown stake to Melco was as secretive as it was bizarre.

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'World first': Startup wins NASA deal to launch rockets from Australia

Australian startup ELA has signed a deal with the space agency to conduct its first commercial rocket launch from a spaceport in the Northern Territory.

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Indigenous Wallabies jersey is not good as gold for Campo

Not everyone is happy about the Indigenous jersey the Wallabies will wear against Uruguay at the World Cup.

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This scientist lives in the darkness. He thinks you should too

Associate Professor Sean Cain lives in gloom.

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Failings of authorities exposed as Perth foster carer jailed over child abuse

Several foster children who alerted authorities to sexual abuse they were suffering at the hands of their carer were not believed, a court has heard. 

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Why searching for the truth about Tiananmen is more important than ever

Thirty years after the massacre of thousands, censorship means many in China have never seen the Tank Man image and don't know people were killed.

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Turns out Kevin Rudd improvised his lines in viral 7.30 skit

Satirist Mark Humphries says watching the footage for the first time was "like opening a Christmas present". 

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‘Make farming sexy’: How millennials are reinventing African agriculture

They call themselves "agripreneurs" and farming for them is no longer a dirty word.

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Voter turnout at record low after young people disengage

After enrolling for the same-sex marriage plebiscite, the nation's young people seem to have turned their back on voting in the general election.

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Advancing Australia's anthem comes at cost of fair scepticism of patriotism

By choosing not to sing Advance Australia Fair, Indigenous players are expressing a higher, truer idea of the nation’s capacities.

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Moment of truth arrives for Australia after year of soul searching

The Australians have made great progress in rehabilitating their image since Cape Town but the World Cup will be their first major test with David Warner and Steve Smith back in the fold.

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'Particularly sinister': law firm boss ordered to pay $170,000 for sexually harassing employee

The principal of a boutique NSW law firm has been ordered to pay damages for a "relentless" campaign of sexual harassment.

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A Melbourne 'pick-up' guide labels women 'open targets'. And the timing is vile

Re-emergence online of how-to guide giving specific Melbourne locations to 'pick up' 'quality' women comes days after the alleged murder of yet another woman.

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Concerns held for missing Medina woman last seen three weeks ago

Police are seeking public assistance to find a woman who has been missing from Kwinana.

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Thursday 30 May 2019

Europa League final in Baku: Far from the pitch and a long way from home - the surreal final

Chelsea succeeded in Baku but it was a Europa League final that will be remembered more for its surreal surroundings and flat atmosphere.

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Pundits say Mueller handed Trump case to Congress, but did he?

What was the point of a probe that could not charge the president?

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Boeing CEO says he’d put family on 737 Max ‘without hesitation’

Boeing’s CEO on Wednesday said he is so confident with the company’s upgrades to its 737 Max planes that he’d be willing to put his own family on them.

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Disney CEO says filming in Georgia would be ‘difficult’ if abortion bill takes effect

Disney CEO Bob Iger on Wednesday said that filming in Georgia would be “very difficult” if the state’s controversial abortion bill goes into effect next year.

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Crop fires, a weapon of war, ruin Iraqi, Syrian harvests

It was looking to be a good year for farmers across parts of Syria and Iraq.

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Navy Chief of Info attempts damage control over USS McCain on Twitter after five years of inactivity

The official Twitter account of the Navy Chief of Information attempted to do damage control over the report that the White House requested the removal of the USS McCain during President Trump's trip to Japan, sending out its first tweet in over five years. 

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Taiwan's military trains for a Chinese invasion on the beach

Taiwanese tanks and soldiers have fired at simulated Chinese forces in an anti-invasion drill on the island's coast.

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Israel faces new elections after parliament dissolves

Israel faces an unprecedented snap election campaign — the second this year — after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu failed to form a governing coalition and dissolved parliament instead.

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Maine man gets video of two lynx caterwauling

A Maine man captured two lynx caterwauling on the side of the road last Friday.

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Man posed as Beto O’Rourke campaign worker, breaks into home to eat Popsicle: cops

A Texas man dressed in a Beto O’Rourke campaign shirt allegedly broke into an Austin home Tuesday and helped himself to a Popsicle, reports said.

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AP sources: White House wanted McCain ship away from Trump

The White House wanted the U.S. Navy to keep a warship named for the late Sen. John McCain out of President Donald Trump's view during his trip to Japan, three U.S. officials said.

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'Unimaginable tragedy': Courtney Herron's father pays tribute ahead of vigil

Hundreds are expected to attend a vigil for slain Melbourne woman Courtney Herron at the park where her body was found, ahead of her funeral next week.

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Mounting fears about the global economy wipe out ASX's election gains

Australian shares slid for a second session on Thursday as the heightened risk of a US recession sparked another sell-off on Wall Street. 

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Police identify woman found dead in Osborne Park unit

The woman's death is being treated as suspicious, and the homicide squad is currently on scene.

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George Pell's appeal to be broadcast live on Supreme Court website

George Pell's appeal against his convictions for child sex crimes will be livestreamed on the Supreme Court's website.

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Tablet interactive: The untold story of State of Origin's last great meltdown

Ten years ago, State of Origin witnessed one of its last moments of unbridled chaos.

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South Africa aims for gender-balanced cabinet with 50 per cent women

South African president Cyril Ramaphosa has also reappointed a power-broker long accused of corruption as his deputy.

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Morgan Stanley CEO James Gorman: markets are fragile, but won't 'collapse'

"Equity markets have more downside than upside...[but] I don't think we're looking at a collapse," he said

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'Below where he should': Gibson lays in to error-ridden Foley

Waratahs coach Daryl Gibson wasn't thrilled with Bernard Foley's performance on the weekend and wants more from his No.10 against the Rebels.

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The summer that changed my life

Summers working in Alice Pung’s dad’s electronics shop bridged her journey from child to adult, with a “head massager” thrown in.

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Fortitude Valley's first movie theatre transforms into food precinct

Salted caramel espressos sprinkled with popcorn will be served at Altitude at Foresters from mid-June.

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It wasn't the rabbit: Anzac Day 'food poisoning' mystery deepens

The rabbit terrine, blamed for causing 30 corporate diners at the MCG on Anzac Day to become ill and sending some to hospital, might have been wrongly accused.

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Teen who drove at Collingwood brawlers, causing man to lose a leg, had never driven before

A young man had never driven before when he drunkenly sped a car towards dozens of brawling teenagers in a Collingwood street, causing a crash that cost a man his leg, a court has heard.

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Brian Cook reveals fresh details about Mark Thompson's downfall

Brian Cook says "Bomber" Thompson's downward spiral into addiction began between the first and second premierships the Cats won under his leadership.

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Changes in pipeline for pooled lifetime income streams

The most important thing is to understand what the changes are and, if you can, take action to get the best outcomes.

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Sydney lawyer allegedly executed over $200,000

Abraham Sinai, 34, is accused of masterminding the brutal daylight execution of Sydney lawyer Ho Ledinh last year.

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Friends 'beyond shocked' after teen killed in car crash

Jacob Hopkins, who died in a horror two-car smash north of Brisbane, remembered as a strong person with a cheeky smile.

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'I like the underdog tag': Bassett says World Cup pressure on England

Australia have named a "versatile and unpredictable" squad for the World Cup in England in July.

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Toomua's grand final comes early at Rebels

Since Matt Toomua is unable to play in the finals should the Melbourne Rebels make it, Friday's derby with NSW Waratahs will be as close he gets and he is primed to make an impact for this club.

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'No risk' of listeriosis after contaminated ham served in hospital

Further testing of a contaminated ham that was served to children and families at wards in Queensland Children Hospital has been completed.

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Musician strikes perfect chord combining performance with mentoring

A musician who nurtures confidence in young women.

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White House asked Navy to hide John McCain warship

The sailors aboard the John S McCain were given the day off when Donald Trump visited the Yokosuka Naval Base in Japan.

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Nathan Buckley backs mid-season trading to aid fairness

As 13 players settle in at AFL clubs this week thanks to the first mid-season draft in 26 years, Collingwood coach Nathan Buckley has backed the idea of a mid-year trade period

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Queensland Reds swap six to face Super Jaguares

Matt McGahan will partner Tate McDermott in the halves, one of six changes the Reds have made to their starting XV

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'Don't rush him': Klemmer's Ponga warning for NSW

Newcastle enforcer David Kilemmer wasn't happy with the Roosters' tactics last week and has some advice for his Blues teammates trying to muzzle Kalyn Ponga.

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'Bigger and better than NASA': $300m rail control centre opened

The second-biggest TV screen in the world is the centrepiece of the NSW government's multimillion-dollar transport hub, which had its official opening on Thursday.

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Mum who hit kids, made them fossick for food fails in VCAT reunion bid

Three girls whose mother hit them with a broom and let them sleep in a dog kennel won't be allowed to live with her, but their younger brother will. 

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Milder than normal winter expected after record hot start to 2019

Australia will post one of its warmest autumns on record and faces a milder and drier than usual winter ahead as the country endures its hottest start to any year.

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Boy accused of killing dog while woman, 80, slept

The woman, who is hearing impaired, woke up to find her dog dead the next morning.

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Anthony Albanese risks being the new Kim Beazley

Beazley hastened so slowly with so many words he became the most practised opposition leader – twice

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Jealous man jailed for frenzied axe attack on ex's boyfriend

Attack followed a text message warning that the victim should "expect a knife in his guts".

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Mueller heaps impeachment pressure on Pelosi

Not even a sudden, silence-shattering prod from Robert Mueller could force Nancy Pelosi's hand on impeachment.

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7 South Koreans dead, 19 missing after sightseeing boat sinks in Hungary



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The Pakistan city where almost 700 people have been infected with HIV

In a small farming community in southern Pakistan, villagers will no longer shake Hazar Khan Seelro's hand.

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Justin Trudeau has some things to say about America's abortion debate

Justin Trudeau intends to raise the issue of abortion rights with Mike Pence, when the US Vice President visits Canada this week.

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'Forbidden Planet' found by astronomers



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Israel will hold new elections after Netanyahu fails to build coalition

Israel will hold new national elections in late summer after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu failed to put together a coalition government from the parties elected to parliament on April 9th.

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Modi says India's minorities are living in world of imaginary fear. Muslims disagree

The call to prayer rings out through the crowded, bustling streets of Old Delhi -- a maze of chaotic streets full of honking scooters, shouting rickshaw wallas, vendors selling jewelery and eateries laden with sweet delicacies.

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'Don't say we didn't warn you:' Chinese state media issues ominous warning to US

As Beijing threatens the United States with the possibility of a rare earths export ban amid rising trade tensions, Chinese state media has sent an ominously worded warning to Washington: "Don't say we didn't warn you."

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White House Military Office, Navy officials emailed about moving USS John McCain before Trump Japan visit

The White House Military Office and lower-level US Navy officials exchanged emails about moving the Navy warship the USS John McCain ahead of President Donald Trump's recent Japan visit, according to two Navy officials.  

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She was the world's smallest baby. Now she's a healthy infant

The smallest surviving baby in the world left the hospital five months after she came into the world at a San Diego, California hospital.

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Mueller says charging Trump was 'not an option'

Special counsel Robert Mueller explained why the Justice Department did not charge President Donald Trump with a crime from the findings of the Russia investigation.

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Venezuela gives a rare look at its economy. It's an ugly, ugly picture

Venezuela's economy is in shambles and the country has plunged into political chaos. The dysfunction is so great that basic economic data has been hard to come by.

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Chelsea secure the Europa League title amid eery atmosphere in Baku

Chelsea got the better of its English Premier League rivals to win the Europa League Wednesday, beating Arsenal 4-1 amid a strange atmosphere in the Baku Olympic Stadium.

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Nigerian President leads amid criticism

Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari took the reins of leadership for another term on Wednesday, against a tense backdrop of insecurity and economic uncertainty.

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France says Notre Dame must be restored exactly the way it was

Notre Dame must be restored to exactly the way it was before a fire devastated the landmark, the French Senate said on Monday.

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Man who predicted Trump's win makes bold impeachment prediction

Professor Allan Lichtman, who predicted the last 9 presidential election wins, says Democrats will only have a chance at winning in 2020 if they impeach President Trump.

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Sarah Sanders fires back at Russian interference claims

President Donald Trump and his administration minimized special counsel Robert Mueller's first public comments about his investigation, claiming exoneration, which Mueller contradicted. CNN's Jim Acosta reports.

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16 charged in Bangladesh for burning a teenager alive after she reported harassment

Sixteen people have been arrested and charged in Bangladesh for the immolation death of a teenager in April, after she had reported sexual harassment.

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Louisiana sends 'heartbeat' abortion ban bill to governor's desk

Louisiana lawmakers voted Wednesday to ban abortions once a fetal heartbeat is detectable -- as early as six weeks into a pregnancy -- with no exceptions for rape or incest.

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Whistle-blower's mom says her daughter is being silenced

Billie Winner-Davis, mother of Reality Winner, the first whistle-blower arrested in the Trump era, says the government is trying to keep the American public from learning who her daughter really is. CNN's Nima Elbagir reports.

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Boeing CEO: 737 Max crisis is a 'defining moment' for the company

The Boeing 737 Max crisis has become a "defining moment" for the company, according to CEO Dennis Muilenburg. But he's confident it hasn't hurt Boeing's long-term growth prospects.

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It just got harder for Democrats not to impeach Trump

Robert Mueller ended his two-year stint as special counsel with a bang disguised as a whimper: In a 10-minute statement announcing his resignation and the closure of the special counsel's office, the former FBI director sent a very clear message to anyone listening: I didn't charge Donald Trump with obstruction because I couldn't.

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The body of a missing hiker was found in Hawaii

Searchers found the body of missing hiker Noah "Kekai" Mina, his family said Wednesday.

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You Want to Protect People from Sex, Violence But They'll Get It Anyway from Internet: Abhay Deol on Censorship

The bone of contention in some quarters is the lack of censorship in digital space and there are talks to regulate the space but Abhay Deol believes censoring isn't a solution.

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After Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy's Exit, M Ghibran to Compose Music for Prabhas' Saaho

Tamil music director M Ghibran has been roped in by the makers of 'Saaho' to compose music for the film after Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy opted out of it.

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Anita Hassanandani Shares Adorable Message on Naagin 3 Co-Star Surbhi Jyoti's Birthday 

The grand finale of Naagin 3 aired on May 25, and had Naagin 1 and 2 actors Mouni Roy, Arjun Bijlani and Karanvir Bohra join the main cast.

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Salman Khan Confesses on The Kapil Sharma Show that He is Scared of Compact Lifts

Salman Khan confessed on a talk show that he has a phobia of getting into compact elevators. Read below to find out why.

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Netflix Teases Jessica Jones' Season 3 Premise, Cast, Release Date

The show was among the five Marvel series that were cancelled by the streaming giant this year.

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Tanuja, Veteran Actress and Kajol's Mother, Rushed to Hospital After Complaints of Abdominal Pain

Veteran Bollywood actress Tanuja is undergoing treatment for abdominal pain at a hospital in Mumbai.

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The summer that changed my life

Summers working in Alice Pung’s dad’s electronics shop bridged her journey from child to adult, with a “head massager” thrown in.

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Fortitude Valley's first movie theatre transforms into food precinct

Salted caramel espressos sprinkled with popcorn will be served at Altitude at Foresters from mid-June.

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It wasn't the rabbit: Anzac Day 'food poisoning' mystery deepens

The rabbit terrine, blamed for causing 30 corporate diners at the MCG on Anzac Day to become ill and sending some to hospital, might have been wrongly accused.

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Teen who drove at Collingwood brawlers, causing man to lose a leg, had never driven before

A young man had never driven before when he drunkenly sped a car towards dozens of brawling teenagers in a Collingwood street, causing a crash that cost a man his leg, a court has heard.

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Brian Cook reveals fresh details about Mark Thompson's downfall

Brian Cook says "Bomber" Thompson's downward spiral into addiction began between the first and second premierships the Cats won under his leadership.

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Changes in pipeline for pooled lifetime income streams

The most important thing is to understand what the changes are and, if you can, take action to get the best outcomes.

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Sydney lawyer allegedly executed over $200,000

Abraham Sinai, 34, is accused of masterminding the brutal daylight execution of Sydney lawyer Ho Ledinh last year.

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Friends 'beyond shocked' after teen killed in car crash

Jacob Hopkins, who died in a horror two-car smash north of Brisbane, remembered as a strong person with a cheeky smile.

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'I like the underdog tag': Bassett says World Cup pressure on England

Australia have named a "versatile and unpredictable" squad for the World Cup in England in July.

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How Modi, Shah visits proved pivotal for Surya



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Toomua's grand final comes early at Rebels

Since Matt Toomua is unable to play in the finals should the Melbourne Rebels make it, Friday's derby with NSW Waratahs will be as close he gets and he is primed to make an impact for this club.

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'No risk' of listeriosis after contaminated ham served in hospital

Further testing of a contaminated ham that was served to children and families at wards in Queensland Children Hospital has been completed.

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Musician strikes perfect chord combining performance with mentoring

A musician who nurtures confidence in young women.

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White House asked Navy to hide John McCain warship

The sailors aboard the John S McCain were given the day off when Donald Trump visited the Yokosuka Naval Base in Japan.

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Nathan Buckley backs mid-season trading to aid fairness

As 13 players settle in at AFL clubs this week thanks to the first mid-season draft in 26 years, Collingwood coach Nathan Buckley has backed the idea of a mid-year trade period

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Queensland Reds swap six to face Super Jaguares

Matt McGahan will partner Tate McDermott in the halves, one of six changes the Reds have made to their starting XV

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'Don't rush him': Klemmer's Ponga warning for NSW

Newcastle enforcer David Kilemmer wasn't happy with the Roosters' tactics last week and has some advice for his Blues teammates trying to muzzle Kalyn Ponga.

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'Bigger and better than NASA': $300m rail control centre opened

The second-biggest TV screen in the world is the centrepiece of the NSW government's multimillion-dollar transport hub, which had its official opening on Thursday.

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Mum who hit kids, made them fossick for food fails in VCAT reunion bid

Three girls whose mother hit them with a broom and let them sleep in a dog kennel won't be allowed to live with her, but their younger brother will. 

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Milder than normal winter expected after record hot start to 2019

Australia will post one of its warmest autumns on record and faces a milder and drier than usual winter ahead as the country endures its hottest start to any year.

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Boy accused of killing dog while woman, 80, slept

The woman, who is hearing impaired, woke up to find her dog dead the next morning.

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Anthony Albanese risks being the new Kim Beazley

Beazley hastened so slowly with so many words he became the most practised opposition leader – twice

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Jealous man jailed for frenzied axe attack on ex's boyfriend

Attack followed a text message warning that the victim should "expect a knife in his guts".

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Wednesday 29 May 2019

Lynas up 14pc to 15-month high

The S&P/ASX closes 0.7 per cent lower after a weak day with little news to guide sentiment.

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Corkman cowboys cut deal with minister and city council on pub site

The developers who illegally knocked down Carlton's Corkman Irish Pub have cut a deal for the site with the planning minister and Melbourne City Council.

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Goalsneak Papley as dangerous as Buddy, says Geelong coach

Geelong coach Chris Scott says Sydney's attacking threats go well beyond tall targets Lance Franklin and Sam Reid.

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Karmichael Hunt's World Cup dream all but over after latest setback

Waratahs coach Daryl Gibson has confirmed Hunt will be sidelined for 12 weeks with a knee injured he sustained against the Jaguares.

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Teenager found with gunpowder, shotgun ammunition and methylated spirits, police allege

It is alleged the 18-year-old planned to use the items to target another person.

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Media mogul Bruce Gordon loosens his grip on Prime Media

The owner of WIN has reduced his stake in another regional broadcaster.

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'Spiritual boot camp': Yoga instructor who went missing in Hawaii wilderness for 17 days recounts ordeal

The yoga instructor rescued from a Hawaii forest has revealed how she found her will to live.

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Olive and wheat fields burn as Syrian troops move further into Idlib

The army onslaught over the past month is the most intense escalation between President Bashar al-Assad and his insurgent enemies since last northern summer.

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Tornadoes rip through US as warnings are issued as far as New York

A vicious storm tore through the Kansas City area, spawning tornadoes that downed trees and power lines, damaged homes and injured at least a dozen people.

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Mirvac launches $750m equity raising amid housing 'uptick'

Mirvac has taken advantage of favourable financial conditions to raise $750 million in fresh capital, as it looks to fund new projects in the nation's two biggest cities.

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How to deal with workplace bullying

What do you do if you think you are being bullied at work?

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Pokemon sleep-tracking app headlines raft of new mobile monster-catchers

Pokemon GO rewarded you for getting outside and walking, now The Pokemon Company hopes to gamify your sleep.

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More than $400 million blown off Downer after wind farm update

Problems with a wind farm project and a Credit Suisse downgrade have wiped more than $400 million off the value of infrastructure group Downer EDI. 

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Rates could fall as low as 0.5% amid warnings of GFC-like slowdown

The economy may be growing at its slowest since the depths of the global financial crisis, leaving economists predicting more financial support.

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Boeing tells major 737 MAX buyer that jet will be back in air by July

Boeing has told one of the biggest 737 MAX buyers that the grounded jet should be back in the air within weeks, a quicker return for the plane than many expect.

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Brisbane awakes to coldest May morning in 13 years

Frosty figures show May temperature records have tumbled across the state as winter arrives early.

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Court told alleged hit-run driver dumped body on nature strip and fled

Man who allegedly drove home following the collision, removed his licence plates and covered the car with a tarpaulin has been refused bail

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One dead, five injured in two-car smash north of Brisbane

Anzac Avenue inbound was blocked in Rothwell and diversions were in place.

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In the hands of Serena Williams, the dress has become a political tool

While this is all to a certain extent a statement about Williams and her talent, what's really interesting is that it's also a statement about women in general.

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Man accused of Duncraig Boxing Day murder to face trial

Jason John Burt, 40, allegedly attacked Hans Johannes Besselaar at a Duncraig house on Boxing Day, 2018.

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Rebels bring in big guns for Waratahs clash

Will Genia headlines a number of additions to the Rebels side for their crucial showdown with NSW.

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Telstra's $700m of new losses, perversely, is good news for Andy Penn

The loss means that Telstra is ahead of schedule with its T22 transformation plan.

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Stella Donnelly review: a strong voice and opinion to match

The Vivid Festival billed Stella Donnelly as a 'star in the making', and the second of her three shows here proved the claim was as genuine as one of her songs.

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Coal royalties will not be increased in next Queensland budget

The announcement comes days after Ms Trad said she would not speculate on a change to the rate of royalties before the June budget was handed down.

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Scott Morrison breaks with procedure as Ken Wyatt makes history

As Ken Wyatt was sworn in as Minister for Indigenous Australians, his wife was in tears and her phone pinged with messages on the historic occasion.

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Bolton says Iran 'almost certainly' sabotaged ships off UAE

U.S. national security adviser Bolton said on Wednesday that ships sabotaged off the United Arab Emirates coast were attacked "almost certainly by Iran." 

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Delta passenger suing over alleged attack by emotional-support dog: report

A Delta Air Lines passenger who was allegedly attacked by a fellow passenger’s emotional support dog in 2017 is now suing the airline after dealing with injuries to his face and upper body, according to a report.

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Navy SEAL accused of killing ISIS prisoner seeks to toss case over withheld evidence

Lawyers for a Navy SEAL accused of killing an Islamic State prisoner in Iraq in 2017 want the case thrown out because of alleged prosecutorial misconduct that include withholding evidence and conducting surveillance on the defense.

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SEE IT: Passenger reportedly caught on camera beating New York Lyft driver

A New York Lyft driver’s violent beating while driving a fare to the hospital last week was caught on the car dash camera.

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Ted Cruz slams Ilhan Omar over now-deleted tweet on immigration

Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Tex, called out Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn, over a deleted tweet that suggested having a merit-based immigration system would disadvantage Latino migrants.

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12-year-old boy restrained in bathtub with shackles, dog collar before dying: police

A man and woman are facing charges in the death of a 12-year-old boy who was restrained in a motel bathtub with shackles and a dog shock collar before he died in Indiana last Thursday, police said.

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Mega Millions winning numbers are drawn for $418 million jackpot

The Mega Millions winning numbers were announced Tuesday evening, giving way for a potential $418 million jackpot.

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Lamar Odom slept with up to 6 women a week, paid for ‘plenty of abortions’: book

Lamar Odom, the former NBA star and ex-husband of Khloe Kardashian, reportedly opened up in his new book “Darkness to Light” about “demons” that tormented him in the past and his empty flings with women in an effort to “fill a void.”

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‘Star Trek’ actress Nichelle Nichols, 86, said to be heard screaming for help in audio recording: report

Nichelle Nichols, the actress who played Lt. Nyota Uhura on the original “Star Trek” television series in the 1960s, is reportedly heard screaming for help in an audio obtained by an Atlanta news station.

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Kamala Harris: The odds are 'you will be able to keep your doctor' under Medicare For All

California senator and 2020 Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris assured town hall attendees on Tuesday night that the "odds-on favorite" under Medicare For All is that "you will be able to keep your doctor."

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Vincent Mayor reveals plan to stem Beaufort Street misery

Vincent Mayor Emma Cole has outlined how the council will address the ailing Beaufort Street following the closure of two iconic bars in the space of a week. 

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Lynas soars as China gears up to weaponise rare earths in trade war

Beijing is gearing up to use its dominance of rare earths as a counter in its trade battle with Washington, according to a salvo of media reports in China.

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'More akin to a principal': racing legend's alleged role in cocaine syndicate

Police allege coded messages about the commercial importation of cocaine to Sydney from South Africa were among many similar messages, a court has heard.

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ASX weakens as investors jump ship

Australian shares dropped on Wednesday, as investors took their lead from Wall Street and exited equity positions in favour of bonds. 

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History is not on a caretaker coach's side

Rhyce Shaw has stepped into the breach at North Melbourne following Brad Scott's departure. What impact it has on his senior coaching aspirations remains to be seen.

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Lynas up 14pc to 15-month high

The S&P/ASX closes 0.7 per cent lower after a weak day with little news to guide sentiment.

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Corkman cowboys cut deal with minister and city council on pub site

The developers who illegally knocked down Carlton's Corkman Irish Pub have cut a deal for the site with the planning minister and Melbourne City Council.

from Sydney Morning Herald - Latest News http://bit.ly/2YZJWBr

Goalsneak Papley as dangerous as Buddy, says Geelong coach

Geelong coach Chris Scott says Sydney's attacking threats go well beyond tall targets Lance Franklin and Sam Reid.

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Karmichael Hunt's World Cup dream all but over after latest setback

Waratahs coach Daryl Gibson has confirmed Hunt will be sidelined for 12 weeks with a knee injured he sustained against the Jaguares.

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Teenager found with gunpowder, shotgun ammunition and methylated spirits, police allege

It is alleged the 18-year-old planned to use the items to target another person.

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Media mogul Bruce Gordon loosens his grip on Prime Media

The owner of WIN has reduced his stake in another regional broadcaster.

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'Spiritual boot camp': Yoga instructor who went missing in Hawaii wilderness for 17 days recounts ordeal

The yoga instructor rescued from a Hawaii forest has revealed how she found her will to live.

from Sydney Morning Herald - Latest News http://bit.ly/2HHSYx6

Olive and wheat fields burn as Syrian troops move further into Idlib

The army onslaught over the past month is the most intense escalation between President Bashar al-Assad and his insurgent enemies since last northern summer.

from Sydney Morning Herald - Latest News http://bit.ly/2YS8nAv

Tornadoes rip through US as warnings are issued as far as New York

A vicious storm tore through the Kansas City area, spawning tornadoes that downed trees and power lines, damaged homes and injured at least a dozen people.

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Mirvac launches $750m equity raising amid housing 'uptick'

Mirvac has taken advantage of favourable financial conditions to raise $750 million in fresh capital, as it looks to fund new projects in the nation's two biggest cities.

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How to deal with workplace bullying

What do you do if you think you are being bullied at work?

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Pokemon sleep-tracking app headlines raft of new mobile monster-catchers

Pokemon GO rewarded you for getting outside and walking, now The Pokemon Company hopes to gamify your sleep.

from Sydney Morning Herald - Latest News http://bit.ly/2YW0ZnL

More than $400 million blown off Downer after wind farm update

Problems with a wind farm project and a Credit Suisse downgrade have wiped more than $400 million off the value of infrastructure group Downer EDI. 

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Rates could fall as low as 0.5% amid warnings of GFC-like slowdown

The economy may be growing at its slowest since the depths of the global financial crisis, leaving economists predicting more financial support.

from Sydney Morning Herald - Latest News http://bit.ly/2YZJVxn

Boeing tells major 737 MAX buyer that jet will be back in air by July

Boeing has told one of the biggest 737 MAX buyers that the grounded jet should be back in the air within weeks, a quicker return for the plane than many expect.

from Sydney Morning Herald - Latest News http://bit.ly/2HJt2kK

Brisbane awakes to coldest May morning in 13 years

Frosty figures show May temperature records have tumbled across the state as winter arrives early.

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Court told alleged hit-run driver dumped body on nature strip and fled

Man who allegedly drove home following the collision, removed his licence plates and covered the car with a tarpaulin has been refused bail

from Sydney Morning Herald - Latest News http://bit.ly/2HJsTOe

One dead, five injured in two-car smash north of Brisbane

Anzac Avenue inbound was blocked in Rothwell and diversions were in place.

from Sydney Morning Herald - Latest News http://bit.ly/2YUuiHb

In the hands of Serena Williams, the dress has become a political tool

While this is all to a certain extent a statement about Williams and her talent, what's really interesting is that it's also a statement about women in general.

from Sydney Morning Herald - Latest News http://bit.ly/2HJsOtU

Man accused of Duncraig Boxing Day murder to face trial

Jason John Burt, 40, allegedly attacked Hans Johannes Besselaar at a Duncraig house on Boxing Day, 2018.

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Rebels bring in big guns for Waratahs clash

Will Genia headlines a number of additions to the Rebels side for their crucial showdown with NSW.

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Telstra's $700m of new losses, perversely, is good news for Andy Penn

The loss means that Telstra is ahead of schedule with its T22 transformation plan.

from Sydney Morning Herald - Latest News http://bit.ly/2YSRPsa

Stella Donnelly review: a strong voice and opinion to match

The Vivid Festival billed Stella Donnelly as a 'star in the making', and the second of her three shows here proved the claim was as genuine as one of her songs.

from Sydney Morning Herald - Latest News http://bit.ly/2HGmMKd

Coal royalties will not be increased in next Queensland budget

The announcement comes days after Ms Trad said she would not speculate on a change to the rate of royalties before the June budget was handed down.

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Scott Morrison breaks with procedure as Ken Wyatt makes history

As Ken Wyatt was sworn in as Minister for Indigenous Australians, his wife was in tears and her phone pinged with messages on the historic occasion.

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Apple wins patent for a foldable display

Apple has won a patent for a foldable screen that could be used on iPhones and other devices.

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Merkel speaks about viral Trump photo

In an exclusive interview with Christiane Amanpour, German Chancellor Angela Merkel says: "It's certainly always a challenge to debate, but I very happily take on this challenge."

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Remains of 2 more US service members identified from North Korea

The US military says it has identified the remains of two additional American service members turned over by North Korea as part of the transfer of 55 cases last August after the first summit between President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.

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The last of the 'Gorillas in the Mist' is presumed dead

The last of the "Gorillas in the Mist" -- made famous by renowned American primatologist Dian Fossey -- is believed to have died.

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Tonnes of plastic waste dumped in Malaysia will be returned to UK, US and others

Malaysia will return 450 tonnes of contaminated plastic waste to the countries that shipped it, in a refusal to become a dumping ground for the world's trash.

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Big Pharma goes on trial over the opioid epidemic

Oklahoma Attorney General Mike Hunter accused drugmakers Tuesday of a "cynical, deceitful multimillion-dollar, brainwashing campaign to establish opioid analgesics as the magic drug," kicking off a historic trial that will be the first major test in the nation of whether a state can make a pharmaceutical company pay for the opioid epidemic.

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Rescue team that saved Hawaii hiker after 17 days searches for another missing hiker

Fresh off their dramatic rescue of a woman lost in the Maui forests, a civilian search team is scouring the thick terrain for another missing hiker.

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Why Clarence Thomas wrote over a dozen pages on eugenics

Justice Clarence Thomas took an unusual foray in an abortion related court opinion on Tuesday, warning his colleagues of the potential that abortion could become a "tool of eugenic manipulation."

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Baseball team apologizes for video calling Ocasio-Cortez 'enemy of freedom'

A minor league baseball team has apologized to Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez after the team aired a Memorial Day video in which the New York Democrat was depicted among "enemies of freedom."

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BBC accused of 'ripping off' title of book on black women for ad

The BBC has been accused of plagiarizing the title of a best-selling book about young black women finding success in an advertising campaign aimed at celebrating female athletes.

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Kanye West opens up about managing his mental health in David Letterman interview

Kanye West opens up about managing his mental health in an upcoming interview with David Letterman.

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World No.1 Naomi Osaka escapes French Open scare

Coming into the French Open, Naomi Osaka talked about wanting to win the career grand slam or even calendar year grand slam.

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China has been emitting illegal greenhouse gas that destroys ozone layer, scientists find

China accounted for 40% to 60% of the global increase in trichlorofluoromethane, or CFC-11, emissions between 2014 and 2017, a study found.

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Pokemon sleep-tracking app headlines raft of new mobile monster-catchers

Pokemon GO rewarded you for getting outside and walking, now The Pokemon Company hopes to gamify your sleep.

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More than $400 million blown off Downer after wind farm update

Problems with a wind farm project and a Credit Suisse downgrade have wiped more than $400 million off the value of infrastructure group Downer EDI. 

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Rates could fall as low as 0.5% amid warnings of GFC-like slowdown

The economy may be growing at its slowest since the depths of the global financial crisis, leaving economists predicting more financial support.

from Sydney Morning Herald - Latest News http://bit.ly/2YZJVxn

Boeing tells major 737 MAX buyer that jet will be back in air by July

Boeing has told one of the biggest 737 MAX buyers that the grounded jet should be back in the air within weeks, a quicker return for the plane than many expect.

from Sydney Morning Herald - Latest News http://bit.ly/2HJt2kK

Brisbane awakes to coldest May morning in 13 years

Frosty figures show May temperature records have tumbled across the state as winter arrives early.

from Sydney Morning Herald - Latest News http://bit.ly/2YXgL1L

Court told alleged hit-run driver dumped body on nature strip and fled

Man who allegedly drove home following the collision, removed his licence plates and covered the car with a tarpaulin has been refused bail

from Sydney Morning Herald - Latest News http://bit.ly/2HJsTOe

One dead, five injured in two-car smash north of Brisbane

Anzac Avenue inbound was blocked in Rothwell and diversions were in place.

from Sydney Morning Herald - Latest News http://bit.ly/2YUuiHb

In the hands of Serena Williams, the dress has become a political tool

While this is all to a certain extent a statement about Williams and her talent, what's really interesting is that it's also a statement about women in general.

from Sydney Morning Herald - Latest News http://bit.ly/2HJsOtU

Man accused of Duncraig Boxing Day murder to face trial

Jason John Burt, 40, allegedly attacked Hans Johannes Besselaar at a Duncraig house on Boxing Day, 2018.

from Sydney Morning Herald - Latest News http://bit.ly/2YSRXb8

Rebels bring in big guns for Waratahs clash

Will Genia headlines a number of additions to the Rebels side for their crucial showdown with NSW.

from Sydney Morning Herald - Latest News http://bit.ly/2HJsGuq

Telstra's $700m of new losses, perversely, is good news for Andy Penn

The loss means that Telstra is ahead of schedule with its T22 transformation plan.

from Sydney Morning Herald - Latest News http://bit.ly/2YSRPsa

Stella Donnelly review: a strong voice and opinion to match

The Vivid Festival billed Stella Donnelly as a 'star in the making', and the second of her three shows here proved the claim was as genuine as one of her songs.

from Sydney Morning Herald - Latest News http://bit.ly/2HGmMKd

Coal royalties will not be increased in next Queensland budget

The announcement comes days after Ms Trad said she would not speculate on a change to the rate of royalties before the June budget was handed down.

from Sydney Morning Herald - Latest News http://bit.ly/2YSPxZZ

Scott Morrison breaks with procedure as Ken Wyatt makes history

As Ken Wyatt was sworn in as Minister for Indigenous Australians, his wife was in tears and her phone pinged with messages on the historic occasion.

from Sydney Morning Herald - Latest News http://bit.ly/2HGmNxL

England paceman Jofra primed for World Cup

England's Jofra Archer has taken international cricket in his stride so far and believes he can continue improving as the World Cup gets under way.

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Tuesday 28 May 2019

Brisbane man jailed for cheating betting agency

A betting agent jailed for cheating his employer, UBET, out of more than $150,000 has blamed his offending on a gambling addiction.

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Queensland uni student with perfect GPA was 'that guy' during class

Alistair Kerr was nervous about returning to study in his 40s but before long he was the one up front of the class, asking all the questions and pointing out errors.

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Queensland's kitschy Big Pineapple gets a $6.8 million makeover

The inside of the Sunshine Coast's most famous tropical fruit will be refurbished.

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Renewables sector will 'become unstable' if government, industry can't agree

A major national energy industry conference has been told more needs to be done to ensure stability of power supply as renewables take up more of the market.

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Jealousy a motive as woman, 66, convicted of running down her partner

The court was told the relationship had lasting problems because of Janice Bufton's jealousy over her partner's continued contact with his wife.

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Trump throws another grenade in trade wars. This time everyone is a target

The Trump administration plans new rules that would enable it to designate other countries ''currency manipulators'', giving it an excuse to impose tariffs.

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China deploys Confucius in bid to boost religion controls

China is running five-day Confucian culture immersion courses for religious leaders as part of a campaign to extend government control over faith communities.

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New signing Galloway believes City will become A-League powerhouse

Melbourne City's new signing, Scott Galloway, believes the finance, infrastructure and facilities at his new club give it the base to dominate the A-League.

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Priyanka Gandhi Vadra reaches Rahul Gandhi's home as he stays firm on quitting

The meeting between Priyanka and Rahul Gandhi comes in the backdrop of reports that the powerful working committee of the party may meet in the next three-four days to discuss the leadership issue.

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Maharashtra Board Result 2019: MSBSHSE 12th result declared at mahresult.nic.in

Maharashtra Board Result 2019 MSBSHSE 12th Result: The Maharashtra State Board for Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) has announced the result of the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC), or Class 12 board examination at 1pm on Tuesday, May 28.

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'Rahul's decision to quit suicidal… walking into BJP trap': Lalu Prasad Yadav

Jailed RJD leader Lalu Prasad has said that Congress president Rahul Gandhi’s decision to quit, following a demoralizing poll defeat, is ‘suicidal’, according to reports.

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Riteish Deshmukh tweets about power cut, locked emergency doors at Hyderabad ai...

Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, which manages the operations, quickly responded to Riteish’s tweet, saying in case of an emergency the glass doors could be broken.

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BJP's next target: 333 in 2024 Lok Sabha polls with focus on south

In an attempt to increase its footprint in the southern states, the BJP  will recast itself as a pan-Indian party and not a “Hindi-speaking outfit” in time for the next Lok Sabha election, senior functionaries said

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3 Haryana policemen sacked as video of woman being beaten up by cops surfaces

The spokesman said the incident took place in October last year, but at the time it was not reported to the police by the victim.

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ICC World Cup 2019: Shane Warne hits out at MS Dhoni's critics, speaks about his...

In nine matches this year, Dhoni has scored 327 runs at an average of 81.75 with a high-score of 87 not out.

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Kerala man unzips in front of woman crew in Saudi Airlines flight, detained

The man has been identified as Abdul Shahid Shamsudeen, a resident of Kottayam in Kerala. The accused was on board a Saudi Airlines flight when the incident took place.

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Terrorism is a genuine barrier to India-Pakistan dialogue

Jolted by his past experience, Narendra Modi was justified in asking for a halt to terrorism before peace talks could be given a serious consideration

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Priyanka Gandhi Vadra reaches Rahul Gandhi's home as he stays firm on quitting

The meeting between Priyanka and Rahul Gandhi comes in the backdrop of reports that the powerful working committee of the party may meet in the next three-four days to discuss the leadership issue.

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Maharashtra Board Result 2019: MSBSHSE 12th result declared at mahresult.nic.in

Maharashtra Board Result 2019 MSBSHSE 12th Result: The Maharashtra State Board for Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) has announced the result of the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC), or Class 12 board examination at 1pm on Tuesday, May 28.

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'Rahul's decision to quit suicidal… walking into BJP trap': Lalu Prasad Yadav

Jailed RJD leader Lalu Prasad has said that Congress president Rahul Gandhi’s decision to quit, following a demoralizing poll defeat, is ‘suicidal’, according to reports.

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Riteish Deshmukh tweets about power cut, locked emergency doors at Hyderabad ai...

Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, which manages the operations, quickly responded to Riteish’s tweet, saying in case of an emergency the glass doors could be broken.

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BJP's next target: 333 in 2024 Lok Sabha polls with focus on south

In an attempt to increase its footprint in the southern states, the BJP  will recast itself as a pan-Indian party and not a “Hindi-speaking outfit” in time for the next Lok Sabha election, senior functionaries said

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3 Haryana policemen sacked as video of woman being beaten up by cops surfaces

The spokesman said the incident took place in October last year, but at the time it was not reported to the police by the victim.

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ICC World Cup 2019: Shane Warne hits out at MS Dhoni's critics, speaks about his...

In nine matches this year, Dhoni has scored 327 runs at an average of 81.75 with a high-score of 87 not out.

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Kerala man unzips in front of woman crew in Saudi Airlines flight, detained

The man has been identified as Abdul Shahid Shamsudeen, a resident of Kottayam in Kerala. The accused was on board a Saudi Airlines flight when the incident took place.

from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2Xbnvse

Terrorism is a genuine barrier to India-Pakistan dialogue

Jolted by his past experience, Narendra Modi was justified in asking for a halt to terrorism before peace talks could be given a serious consideration

from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2K7XrKU

Deepika Padukone Says Designer Sabyasachi was the First Person to Know About Her Wedding

After dating each other for several years, Deepika Paukone and Ranveer Singh got married on November 14-15 last year.

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Salman Khan Dances and Lifts a Child Contestant on Super Dancer 3 Sets During Bharat Promotions, See Pics

Salman Khan, while promoting his upcoming film 'Bharat,' used a young child contestant as prop for recreating his famous 'Jeene Ke Hain Chaar Din' dance step. Check it out.

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Varun Dhawan's Street Dancer 3D to Clash With Kangana Ranaut's Panga on January 24

Hrithik Roshan might have averted a clash with a Kangana Ranaut film at the box office, but it seems another Bollywood actor is heading straight into a numbers race with her next year.

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Arjun Kapoor Confirms Dating Malaika, Says 'We've Come Out As We Feel Media Has Given Us Dignity'

Malaika and Arjun were first linked two years back. They continued to step out together in and around Mumbai on multiple occasions since then.

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Anil Kapoor, John Abraham’s Pagalpanti to Release on This Date

There is good news in store for all Anil Kapoor, John Abraham and Ileana D’Cruz fans. Their latest comedy film 'Pagalpanti' has got a new release date,

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Aparshakti Khurana Thanks Sister-in-Law Tahira Kashyap for Directing his First Single Kudiye Ni

Written and composed by Aparshakti, and produced by T-Series, Kudiye Ni is slated to release on May 31.

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Rishi Kapoor Has a List of Suggestions for PM Narendra Modi to Work on in Next 5 Years

Along with congratulatory wishes, Rishi Kapoor listed down some areas to which PM Narendra Modi and his government need to turn their attention.

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Ranveer Singh's Cheesy Comments on Deepika Padukone's Pics Sending Fans Into a Meltdown

Now married, Deepika and Ranveer have never been hesitant about expressing their adoration for each other both on social media and on the public events.

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No Mandap or Baraat, Sonam Kapoor is Attending a Rather Unconventional Wedding in London

Sonam Kapoor's cousin's wedding in London was anything but traditional. From the venue to the designer-wear, nothing was like the usual big fat Indian wedding.

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So What Went into the Making of Devi 2? Hear it from Tamannaah Bhatia Herself

If all goes well, Tamannaah Bhatia will have six film releases in 2019 alone. Here, she talks about her diverse roles, co-actors and why she is in no mood to go slow.

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David Dhawan on Varun-Natasha's Wedding: He Can Come Anytime and Announce He’s Getting Married

Varun Dhawan talked about Natasha Dalal on Karan Johar's chat show. There were reports that the two can get married soon.

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A Biopic on Madhuri Dixit in the Works? Actress Clears the Air

Madhuri Dixit will next be seen in dance reality show Dance Deewane, to be aired on Colors from June 15.

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Anil Kapoor Meets Slumdog Millionaire Director Danny Boyle in London, Discusses Family, Future

Anil Kapoor starred in Danny Boyle's 2009 film Slumdog Millionaire, which won eight Oscars at the 81st Academy Awards.

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Shruti Haasan Opens Up on Singing for Prabhudheva and Tamannaah Bhatia’s Film Khamoshi

Directed by Chakri Toleti, Khamoshi stars Prabhudheva, Tamannaah Bhatia, Bhumika Chawla and Sanjay Suri in important roles.

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Riteish Deshmukh Points Out Security Loophole at Hyderabad Airport, Says 'It's a Tragedy Waiting to Happen'

A video, tweeted by the actor, shows that an emergency exit door of the airport lounge remains locked and the only way to go out is an elevator which is also shut due to electricity cut.

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Taking Will Smith's Legacy Forward with 'MIB: International': Chris Hemsworth

Hollywood star Chris Hemsworth is excited about his gig as an MIB agent and he says it is an honour for him to take forward the legacy of actor Will Smith.

from Top Movies News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2WrfSB2

Ayushmann Khurrana’s Bala to Release on November 22

Directed by Amar Kaushik, Bala stars Ayushmann Khurrana, Bhumi Pednekar and Yami Gautam in pivotal roles.

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Tom Holland Has Taken It Upon Himself to Give Out Spider-Man Far From Home Spoilers, Latest One is Huge

It looks like Tom Holland has explicitly spoiled 'Spider-Man: Far From Home' without even realising it.

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Veeru Devgan Passes Away: The Bachchans, Kapoors and Khans Pay Last Respects

Veteran Bollywood action director Veeru Devgan, father of actor Ajay Devgn, breathed his last at a Mumbai hospital due to age-related issues and cardiac arrest.

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Shah Rukh Khan, Sunny Deol Arrive at Ajay Devgn's House to Pay Last Respects to Veeru Devgan

Sunny Deol, filmmakers Mahesh Bhatt and Prakash Jha also visited Ajay Devgn's residence to pay their condolences. Funeral is at 6pm today.

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Ajay Devgn's Father Veeru Devgan Passes Away, Serena Williams Meets Royal Baby Archie

Sona Mohapatra criticises Salman Khan for targeting Priyanka Chopra, 'Aladdin' soars past 'India's Most Wanted' and 'PM Narendra Modi' and Ayushmann Khurrana's 'Article 15' sees teaser reveal.

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The Big Bang Theory Actor Johnny Galecki Reveals the Gender of His Child

The 44-year-old actor announced earlier this month that he was going to be a father.

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Here Are 8 Lesser Known Facts About Godzilla, King of the Monsters

Did you know that Godzilla’s most consistent vulnerability is ice? Read on to know more about Godzilla's history and some interesting facts about the Japanese monster.

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Erica Fernandes Shares Romantic Vlog with Parth Samthaan and Hina Khan is the Most Excited

Rumoured TV couple Erica Fernandes and Parth Samthaan, stars of Kasautii Zindagii Kay 2, went to Mussoorie for the actress' birthday, and have share their special moments in a travel vlog on YouTube.

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Prabhas' Saaho Looks for New Composer as Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy Quit Film

Shankar Mahadevan, Loy Mendonsa and Ehsaan Noorani announced via social media post that they will no longer be working on Prabhas' upcoming film 'Saaho.'

from Top Movies News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2YTzpYu

Anurag Kashyap Files FIR Against Troll Who Threatened His Daughter on Twitter

Last week, Anurag Kashyap had taken to Twitter to raise his concern about a rape threat his daughter Aaliyah had received from a social media user.

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Zip-Zap-Zoom: Prabhas Takes on the World in New Saaho Poster

On Monday, Prabhas treated his fans with another poster of his upcoming action-thriller 'Saaho.' Check it out.

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Disha Patani on Tiger Shroff: He's Shy and I'm Shy So Nobody is Breaking the Ice

Disha, who is currently busy with the promotions of Salman Khan-starrer 'Bharat', first time openly spoke about her rumoured relationship with Tiger Shroff.

from Top Movies News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2K3t48n

Bigg Boss Marathi 2: Meet the Celebrity Contestants of Mahesh Manjrekar's Show

The first season of Bigg Boss Marathi, with Mahesh Manjrekar as host, was aired last year from April to July.

from Top Movies News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2WlUIEk

Is Salman Khan Working in Biopic Based on a BSF Soldier?

New reports suggest that Salman Khan is looking forward to a biopic based on the life of a BSF Jawaan.

from Top Movies News- News18.com http://bit.ly/2Qr8Vua

Non-emergency 101 calls to become free

The Home Office will abolish the 15p charge from April 2020, spending £5m to fund the service.

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Man dies on plane after ingesting 246 cocaine bags

The flight from Mexico City made an emergency landing after the Japanese passenger began having seizures.

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Port Talbot Banksy mural move to get under way

After weeks of preparation, a team of contractors are set to move the 4.5-tonne Banksy mural.

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Paper review: Farage 'eyes No 10' amid main party 'panic'

The front pages focus on rows among the main parties after the Brexit Party's election successes.

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News Daily: Hunt's no-deal Brexit warning, and EU election fallout

Your morning briefing for 28 May 2019.

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Love Island 2019: Tyson Fury's brother among this season's line-up

This year's contestants include the brothers of boxer Tyson Fury and Strictly star AJ Pritchard.

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A coffee shop in San Francisco offers a $75 cup of coffee

Klatch Coffee in San Francisco is offering a $75 cup of coffee used from award winning beans grown in Panama.

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This invention from the 1930s is cutting period poverty

Saying 'Goodbye' to pads and period poverty, and 'Hello' to the menstrual cup

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Photographer 'overwhelmed' by response to bald eagle picture

Steve Biro snapped the picture of 'Bruce' the bald eagle at a raptor conservation centre in Canada.

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Romeo & Juliet re-told with young dancers

Matthew Bourne's new production of Romeo and Juliet is giving a step-up to young dancers.

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Tai chi: Primary school pupils learn to combat exam stress

Tai chi sessions at a primary school 'help pupils to combat stress'.

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Aladdin casts box office spell

The Disney live-action remake enjoys a big opening weekend despite mixed reviews.

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Nigel Farage: How election success brings Brexit crusader's career full circle

The Brexit Party's EU elections success has made Nigel Farage the UK's most talked-about politician again.

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The tablet computer pulled by donkey

Communities in Mozambique learn about health, banking and elections via giant interactive screens.

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Who are the Muslim community patrols protecting US mosques?

A group of Muslim-Americans have begun patrolling New York mosques in a controversial safety measure.

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Facebook facing most probes by Irish data regulator

Big tech companies are feeling the heat as the General Data Protection Regulation gathers momentum.

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Six shocking things we've learned from the Nxivm trial

Skin branding ceremonies, blackmail and punishment for weight gain were all part of the "sex cult".

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'I'm a very powerful shaman': Accused killer had been banned from restaurant

Accused killer Henry Hammond was banned from a Thornbury restaurant where he volunteered because of a series of incidents that frightened customers.

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'They cleaned us out': WA timber business faces closure after $45,000 theft

A family-owned Dwellingup business could be forced to close its doors after it was ransacked by burglars, who stole more than $45,000 in equipment and cash.

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'I hope I die before the Commonwealth Bank takes away my passbook’

Banks are under pressure to cut costs and scrap old products. But there is one thing CBA CEO Matt Comyn says he won't be getting rid of anytime soon.

from Sydney Morning Herald - Latest News http://bit.ly/2JILMD8

Headset lets you become a Jedi, wield a lightsaber in augmented reality

These headsets may now be two years old, but a price drop and updated software makes them worth a second look.

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Simpson set to miss out on Netball World Cup selection

Diamonds vice-captain Gabi Simpson is believed to be a casualty of the midcourt talent squeeze in the World Cup team to be announced on Thursday morning.

from Sydney Morning Herald - Latest News http://bit.ly/2JJHlrq

Ben Elton joins Margaret River Pro surfers in call for climate change action

Renowned comedian and best-selling author Ben Elton is joining the world's top surfers at Western Australia's most famous break to push for action on climate change.

from Sydney Morning Herald - Latest News http://bit.ly/2KdSznP

High-speed internet. Private beach homes for $400,000. Why wouldn't you want to live there

Forget migrating to New Zealand post-election, the Irish island of Arranmore is calling all Australians.

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How CBA's Comyn plans to spend $5 billion to lure customers

The bank will spend big on a new app that will find rebates customers are entitled to - like energy and insurance - and send alerts.

from Sydney Morning Herald - Latest News http://bit.ly/2K7HmVx

Psychiatrist who got 'vulnerable' client pregnant struck off until 2020

A psychiatrist who got a patient pregnant after she was referred to him following a workplace sex assault has been banned from practising until next year.

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Falling iron ore stockpiles in China latest fuel for local mining boom

Falling iron ore stockpiles in China, now at their lowest level in more than two years, have put a rocket under the price of the key steelmaking commodity

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Lord mayor pledges contracts for Brisbane and SEQ small businesses

The lord mayor made the pledge at Tuesday's council meeting.

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Brisbane man jailed for cheating betting agency

A betting agent jailed for cheating his employer, UBET, out of more than $150,000 has blamed his offending on a gambling addiction.

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Queensland uni student with perfect GPA was 'that guy' during class

Alistair Kerr was nervous about returning to study in his 40s but before long he was the one up front of the class, asking all the questions and pointing out errors.

from Sydney Morning Herald - Latest News http://bit.ly/2JH6dAf

Queensland's kitschy Big Pineapple gets a $6.8 million makeover

The inside of the Sunshine Coast's most famous tropical fruit will be refurbished.

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Renewables sector will 'become unstable' if government, industry can't agree

A major national energy industry conference has been told more needs to be done to ensure stability of power supply as renewables take up more of the market.

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Jealousy a motive as woman, 66, convicted of running down her partner

The court was told the relationship had lasting problems because of Janice Bufton's jealousy over her partner's continued contact with his wife.

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Trump throws another grenade in trade wars. This time everyone is a target

The Trump administration plans new rules that would enable it to designate other countries ''currency manipulators'', giving it an excuse to impose tariffs.

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China deploys Confucius in bid to boost religion controls

China is running five-day Confucian culture immersion courses for religious leaders as part of a campaign to extend government control over faith communities.

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New signing Galloway believes City will become A-League powerhouse

Melbourne City's new signing, Scott Galloway, believes the finance, infrastructure and facilities at his new club give it the base to dominate the A-League.

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Morrison's new economic worry: Reserve Bank running out of bullets

RBA governor Philip Lowe says cutting interest rates may not be enough to keep the economy growing, meaning Scott Morrison faces a climb-down on spending.

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John Worsfold says last year was his 'first crack' at coaching Essendon

John Worsfold said he shouldn't be judged on his first two seasons as coach of Essendon.

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Queensland are DONE DONE DONE talking about NSW ahead of Origin opener

Kevin Walters has banned the entire Queensland side from mentioning the Blues as the influence of the Coach Whisperer goes to the next level in Camp Maroon.

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Monday 27 May 2019

Baia Di Vino bar review

Baia Di Vino ('bay of wine') will show you a good time, reviews Michael Harden.

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Brisbane court played audio of police officer being choked

A female officer was allegedly choked and bitten near The Brook Hotel in Brisbane's north at the weekend.

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Trump backs Abe playing intermediary in stand-off with Iran, but complains about trade gap

"It’s all a balance sheet thing," he said in Japan while on a state visit. "When I talk about a security threat, I talk about a balance sheet".

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Cat runs out of lives as Ablett cops a week

Gary Ablett has copped a one-game suspension for striking Gold Coast opponent Anthony Miles behind the play.

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Brisbane musicians join bill for Fortitude Music Hall's July opening

Brisbane's new music venue, the Fortitude Music Hall, opens its doors on July 26. Co-owner John Collins tells what will happen and his view on the different Brisbane music "sounds".

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Surgeons' college clears doctor of bullying after complaints 'onslaught'

The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons found bullying allegations against James Lee could not be substantiated by the evidence.

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Morrison to clock up a fiscal record not worth a Guinness book entry

Next year's budget surplus will be built upon an achievement the government won't be boasting about.

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Sex offender who pleaded guilty in Samantha Knight case now denies he killed her, court told

Michael Anthony Guider was pleaded guilty to manslaughter in 2002 but will now deny it "to his dying day", a court has been told.

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Is Telstra's exclusive Samsung 5G phone worth the investment?

The limitations of 5G coverage are a key part of weighing the benefits of buying into the next generation of mobiles.

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The state budget's winners and losers

The winners and losers from this year's state budget, as selected by The Age's state and specialist reporters.

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More commuters than expected ride Sydney's new metro line in first test of peak-hour services

The integration of the $7 billion new metro line into the city's broader rail network passed its first test on Monday.

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Roosters given delay to fight JWH's charge for hit on Ponga

The New Zealand international will have an extra week to mount his defence for a shot on the Queensland No.1 which has divided opinion.

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Fiat Chrysler proposes merger with Renault

Fiat said the proposed tie-up would create a "world leader" in the rapidly changing auto sector.

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PM Modi in Varanasi to thank voters, to address party workers soon

The PM led the NDA to a mega win sweeping the Lok Sabha elections winning 352 of the 542 seats polled with BJP alone notching up 303 seats.

from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2QsIyUB

After UP and Odisha, Congress chief in Jharkhand resigns

While Congress president Rahul Gandhi himself offered to quit, which was rejected, at the CWC meeting on Saturday, a bunch of resignation landed on his table with four state leaders quitting or offering to quit on Friday.

from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2WvwGqi

Smriti Irani plays pall-bearer for Amethi aide, vows to hunt down attackers

Amethi MP Smriti Irani stayed in the village till the last rites were performed, and before leaving for Delhi, she assured the villagers that she would do whatever it takes to track down the culprits and bring them to justice.

from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2QvWP36

Angry at being scolded by neighbours, Delhi man kills their 11-year-old son

The 28-year-old suspect led the police to the decomposed body under the Khajuri Khas flyover after CCTV footage showed him walking with the boy around the same time that he had gone missing, said police.

from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2wkbGEj

11 Indians get notices from Switzerland to share bank info

Since March, at least 25 notices have been issued by the Swiss authorities to Indian clients of Switzerland-based banks in which they have been given one last chance to appeal against sharing of their details with India.

from Hindustan Times - topnews http://bit.ly/2K52MCJ

ICC World Cup 2019: Yuvraj Singh picks his finalists, names India's X-factor

In an exclusive conversation with Hindustan Times, Yuvraj, who launched Moneygram’s microsite at a recent event, spoke at length about that 2011 triumph, and his expectations from this World Cup.

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Mumbai T20 League: Batting side should be penalised 7 runs if rules are breached,...

Sachin Tendulkar’s comments came following a bizarre controversy that rocked the second semi-final of the Mumbai T20 League between Sobo Supersonics and Aakash Tigers Mumbai Western Suburb on Saturday.

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Mandir, Mandal and Markets: How BJP reversed post-2014 setbacks

BJP maximised its gains, minimised losses in the Lok Sabha elections by transforming three crucial Ms in Indian polity: Mandal, mandir and markets.

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PM-elect Modi must use his mandate to resolve Indo-US trade tussles

While Washington was prepared to continue these talks with whichever party won the elections, many analysts argued that the BJP and Modi were “more open to aligning with US regional strategy” of balancing China and “more energetic in pursuing economic reforms”

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World Cup gives Hardik Pandya chance to make lasting impression

An attacking middle-order batsman, a medium-fast bowler and quick in the field, Hardik Pandya has the abilty to turn games single-handedly. Hardik Pandya, who earlier this year was suspended over sexist remarks on a TV chat show, is fresh from winning the IPL title with Mumbai Indians and keen to focus his energies on his first 50-over World Cup.

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Congress stays mum on Rahul's resignation offer

A day after Rahul Gandhi offered to resign and the CWC rejected his call to quit, there was no clear communication from the party on where things stood on Sunday. Several Congress leaders & workers took to social media to extend support to the Congress chief with a hashtag ‘IStandWithRahulGandhi’, lauding him for his efforts leading up the Lok Sabha elections.

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Live updates: PM Modi's Varanasi visit

PM Modi is in Varanasi to celebrate his massive victory in the Lok Sabha elections. He offered prayers at the Kashi Vishwanath temple and held a roadshow. Stay with TOI for live updates:

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Can BJP's historic win lower your EMIs?

A clear mandate to the Narendra Modi-led National Democratic Alliance could pave the way for easier interest rates from the Reserve Bank of India when it announces its second bi-monthly policy for 2019 on June 6th.

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Australian flag reportedly stolen from Brisbane councillor's office several times

Calamvale Ward councillor Angela Owen said whoever was taking the flags should be "ashamed".

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Big animals face extinction as habitats evolve

Big mammals including the elephant, rhino and hippo could vanish in the next 100 years as smaller creatures, able to adapt to more confined habitats, flourish.

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'I wasn't sure I would be here': Crichton counting lucky stars

Angus Crichton was uncertain whether he would be picked for his second Origin series until his phone lit up on Sunday night.

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Sydney hit by wild winds as snow falls in Blue Mountains

Sydney's seemingly endless summer has come to an abrupt end as wild weather descends on the city.

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The 10 most important numbers in this year's state budget

Here's the 10 most important numbers in this year's state budget

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Man dies after being trapped under tonnes of landfill in Sydney

Another man at the site was severely injured in the accident at Eastern Creek on Monday.

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Vocus closes 17pc higher at two-year high

The S&P/ASX 200 closed 4 points lower at 6451.2 points, down 0.06 per cent. Iron ore miners and Vocus were today's best performers.

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Ex-teacher who preyed on kids for 30 years admits 42 assault charges

Court heard Vincent Reynolds would molest victims while pretending to correct homework or when his class was watching a film.

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The image accused killer Henry Hammond presented to the world

The images he projected to the world come in three separate Facebook profiles. The earliest, apparently abandoned last year, show a life before a "tragic and complex" spiral.

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Empire grows as Seven West Media takes control of Community Newspapers

Community News staff were told at lunch time on Monday Seven West would take control of the company and operations would move to Osborne Park by July 1.

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Take your tatties to the next level

Jill Dupleix's two more ways to love spuds – as if we needed any more encouragement.

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Tradie tosses his tools after $5.1 million Keno win in Queensland

He was still coming to terms with his millions after the win on Sunday, telling a Keno official he was ready to kick off his work boots for good.

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'I don't think Brendon Bolton will see out the season'

Brad Scott's departure has lit a fuse under other clubs. We discuss which coaches are unlikely to see out the year, and who will survive.

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State of Origin countdown, 2009: Remember this?

With 10 days remaining until the 2019 series kicks off in Brisbane, we're recounting the biggest moments of the past decade, starting with Jarryd Hayne's virtuoso performance in 2009.

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Baia Di Vino bar review

Baia Di Vino ('bay of wine') will show you a good time, reviews Michael Harden.

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Brisbane court played audio of police officer being choked

A female officer was allegedly choked and bitten near The Brook Hotel in Brisbane's north at the weekend.

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Trump backs Abe playing intermediary in stand-off with Iran, but complains about trade gap

"It’s all a balance sheet thing," he said in Japan while on a state visit. "When I talk about a security threat, I talk about a balance sheet".

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Cat runs out of lives as Ablett cops a week

Gary Ablett has copped a one-game suspension for striking Gold Coast opponent Anthony Miles behind the play.

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Brisbane musicians join bill for Fortitude Music Hall's July opening

Brisbane's new music venue, the Fortitude Music Hall, opens its doors on July 26. Co-owner John Collins tells what will happen and his view on the different Brisbane music "sounds".

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Surgeons' college clears doctor of bullying after complaints 'onslaught'

The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons found bullying allegations against James Lee could not be substantiated by the evidence.

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Morrison to clock up a fiscal record not worth a Guinness book entry

Next year's budget surplus will be built upon an achievement the government won't be boasting about.

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Sex offender who pleaded guilty in Samantha Knight case now denies he killed her, court told

Michael Anthony Guider was pleaded guilty to manslaughter in 2002 but will now deny it "to his dying day", a court has been told.

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Is Telstra's exclusive Samsung 5G phone worth the investment?

The limitations of 5G coverage are a key part of weighing the benefits of buying into the next generation of mobiles.

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The state budget's winners and losers

The winners and losers from this year's state budget, as selected by The Age's state and specialist reporters.

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More commuters than expected ride Sydney's new metro line in first test of peak-hour services

The integration of the $7 billion new metro line into the city's broader rail network passed its first test on Monday.

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Roosters given delay to fight JWH's charge for hit on Ponga

The New Zealand international will have an extra week to mount his defence for a shot on the Queensland No.1 which has divided opinion.

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Vietnam culls 1.7 million pigs as swine fever spreads

The rainy season and subsequent flooding in the south-western region of the Mekong Delta has exacerbated the spread of the disease.

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Mother, child carjacked at knifepoint in Melbourne crime spree

A group of knife-wielding thieves tried to carjack a woman on the West Gate Freeway, and then robbed another woman and her child in Box Hill after a dramatic crime spree.

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What the Victorian budget means for you

A five-minute guide to what you need to know about the state budget.

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Did we date? A handy questionnaire for Moby, almost-exes and the rest of us

"Dating" is a vague term. But you can still measure whether it happened.

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PM Modi in Varanasi to thank voters, to address party workers soon

The PM led the NDA to a mega win sweeping the Lok Sabha elections winning 352 of the 542 seats polled with BJP alone notching up 303 seats.

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After UP and Odisha, Congress chief in Jharkhand resigns

While Congress president Rahul Gandhi himself offered to quit, which was rejected, at the CWC meeting on Saturday, a bunch of resignation landed on his table with four state leaders quitting or offering to quit on Friday.

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Smriti Irani plays pall-bearer for Amethi aide, vows to hunt down attackers

Amethi MP Smriti Irani stayed in the village till the last rites were performed, and before leaving for Delhi, she assured the villagers that she would do whatever it takes to track down the culprits and bring them to justice.

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Angry at being scolded by neighbours, Delhi man kills their 11-year-old son

The 28-year-old suspect led the police to the decomposed body under the Khajuri Khas flyover after CCTV footage showed him walking with the boy around the same time that he had gone missing, said police.

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11 Indians get notices from Switzerland to share bank info

Since March, at least 25 notices have been issued by the Swiss authorities to Indian clients of Switzerland-based banks in which they have been given one last chance to appeal against sharing of their details with India.

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ICC World Cup 2019: Yuvraj Singh picks his finalists, names India's X-factor

In an exclusive conversation with Hindustan Times, Yuvraj, who launched Moneygram’s microsite at a recent event, spoke at length about that 2011 triumph, and his expectations from this World Cup.

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Mumbai T20 League: Batting side should be penalised 7 runs if rules are breached,...

Sachin Tendulkar’s comments came following a bizarre controversy that rocked the second semi-final of the Mumbai T20 League between Sobo Supersonics and Aakash Tigers Mumbai Western Suburb on Saturday.

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Mandir, Mandal and Markets: How BJP reversed post-2014 setbacks

BJP maximised its gains, minimised losses in the Lok Sabha elections by transforming three crucial Ms in Indian polity: Mandal, mandir and markets.

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PM-elect Modi must use his mandate to resolve Indo-US trade tussles

While Washington was prepared to continue these talks with whichever party won the elections, many analysts argued that the BJP and Modi were “more open to aligning with US regional strategy” of balancing China and “more energetic in pursuing economic reforms”

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World Cup gives Hardik Pandya chance to make lasting impression

An attacking middle-order batsman, a medium-fast bowler and quick in the field, Hardik Pandya has the abilty to turn games single-handedly. Hardik Pandya, who earlier this year was suspended over sexist remarks on a TV chat show, is fresh from winning the IPL title with Mumbai Indians and keen to focus his energies on his first 50-over World Cup.

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Congress stays mum on Rahul's resignation offer

A day after Rahul Gandhi offered to resign and the CWC rejected his call to quit, there was no clear communication from the party on where things stood on Sunday. Several Congress leaders & workers took to social media to extend support to the Congress chief with a hashtag ‘IStandWithRahulGandhi’, lauding him for his efforts leading up the Lok Sabha elections.

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Live updates: PM Modi's Varanasi visit

PM Modi is in Varanasi to celebrate his massive victory in the Lok Sabha elections. He offered prayers at the Kashi Vishwanath temple and held a roadshow. Stay with TOI for live updates:

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Can BJP's historic win lower your EMIs?

A clear mandate to the Narendra Modi-led National Democratic Alliance could pave the way for easier interest rates from the Reserve Bank of India when it announces its second bi-monthly policy for 2019 on June 6th.

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European elections 2019: Brexit Party dominates as Tories and Labour suffer

The Lib Dems also see a surge in support, while the Tories and Labour suffer heavy losses, as voters split along Leave and Remain lines.

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Tory leadership: Johnson says party on 'final warning'

Leadership hopeful Boris Johnson says the EU election results are a "crushing rebuke" for the Tory party.

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European elections 2019: Power blocs lose grip on parliament

Major centrist parties suffer big losses in EU elections, as liberals, Greens and nationalists gain ground.

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European elections 2019: Call for 'urgent' Labour Brexit change

Senior party members are calling on Labour to change its Brexit policy after poor EU election results.

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Trump in Japan: US president meets Emperor Naruhito

President Trump meets Emperor Naruhito, who was crowned only weeks ago when his father stepped down.

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Night shift on frontline fighting malaria

A night shift in the hospital on the frontline of the fight against malaria.

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Irish local elections: Sinn Féin disappointed as counting continues

There has been a surge in support for the Green Party as counting continues in the Irish local elections.

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Thai vet helps woman give birth by Bangkok road

A veterinarian in Thailand stepped in to help a woman give birth on the side of the road in Bangkok.

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Courtney Herron: Melbourne woman killed in 'horrendous bashing'

Courtney Herron died in a "particularly horrendous attack" in a Melbourne park, police say.

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Whorlton Hall: Former inspector says warnings were ignored

A report on the hospital where patients were allegedly abused presented "warning bells", says the author.

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Man City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak says some rivals are 'jealous'

Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak says some of their rivals are envious of the Premier League champions' success.

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Anthony Albanese: Australia's Labor opposition elects new leader

Anthony Albanese will lead the Labor party after its bruising defeat in Australia's general election.

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NHS violence: Nurses talk of attacks by patients in hospital

Nurses at a hospital in Dorset speak about the times they have been attacked by their patients.

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European elections 2019: Key points at a glance

An at-a-glance summary of the key points of the 2019 European elections in the UK.

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Results in maps and charts

Find results for your area and follow the others as they come in.

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What we know so far

The highest turnout since 1994 creates a new, fragmented reality for the European Parliament.

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Key things to watch out for

Will the traditional powers hold on to a slim majority, or will the far right make gains the gains they hope for?

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The view from your region

Our correspondents analyse each region of the UK before Sunday's results.

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How does the voting work?

With about 170 million votes in 28 nations, European elections can be complex. Here's how it works.

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Newspaper headlines: 'Knives out' and EU election 'meltdown'

The front pages consider the EU election results and the impact on the Tory leadership race.

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Discovering London's hidden rivers

A new exhibition at the Museum of London Docklands is telling the stories of these hidden waterways.

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Male circumcision: 'My penis was mutilated'

Ashley says his childhood circumcision has left him physically and psychologically damaged.

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CEO Secrets: Strava running app boss shares business tips

A boss isn't the captain of the ship, he's the designer, says James Quarles, boss of Strava.

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Bono surprise Snow Patrol performance elevates fans

The U2 frontman performed the iconic song One at Snow Patrol's gig in Bangor on Saturday night.

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Curtice: What the EU elections tell us about support for Brexit

The two battles that took place for votes in the UK's European elections.

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Beautiful game? The day I had to watch a sport I hate

Dany Mitzman hates football but her partner loves it. That isn't a problem until their daughter is about to go to her first game...

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Javier Botet: Meet the actor behind Hollywood's monsters

You may not recognise Spanish actor Javier Botet - but he has starred in some of horror's biggest films.

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The world's two largest democracies further towards populism



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The European Union explained

Twenty-eight countries, one common currency and more than half a billion people. Here's a look at what the European Union is, and how it works.

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First fully albino giant panda filmed in Chinese forest

A fully albino giant panda has been filmed roaming bamboo forests in China -- the first ever recorded in the wild, an expert says.

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Sunday 26 May 2019

The intimacy coordinator that helps choreograph sex scenes

Ita O'Brien is the BBC's first "intimacy director" and has worked on new BBC drama Gentleman Jack.

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Dog hospice: Where dying canines 'fulfil bucket list'

Nicola Harrison ticks off the canines' "bucket lists" that include seaside trips and birthday cakes.

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Is the voice assistant on your phone sexist?

BBC's Megha Mohan finds out why voice assistant technologies often have female voices.

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