CHILLAX: Calm Down and Relax: July 2019

Wednesday, 31 July 2019

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My Lai: Ghosts in another Vietnam wall

Two walls have brought me to tears. They are on opposite sides of the world, 8,600 miles apart. Both are filled with names of people I never knew but who have helped shaped the person I have become.

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The latest illustrations from artist Andrew Dyson

Some of his best work

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Best of cartoons July 31, 2019

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Motorola's $500 Android One phone is premium enough

It won't take the world by storm, but Lenovo's entry into the Nokia-dominated Android One space checks a lot of the boxes for a premium mid-range phone.

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Melbourne has coldest morning of the year

Melbourne has woken up to its coldest day of the year so far, dropping down to 3 degrees shortly after 7.30am when the city was getting ready for work.

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I haven't lost the Freo players: Lyon

Embattled Dockers coach Ross Lyon insists there's 'never been stronger the connection with the player group'.

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Russian Instagram influencer found dead in suitcase with throat slit

Ekaterina Karaglanova, who had more than 85,000 followers, was known for her luxurious travel posts, in which she posed in exotic locations.

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Motorola's $500 Android One phone is premium enough

Melbourne has coldest morning of the year

I haven't lost the Freo players: Lyon

Embattled Dockers coach Ross Lyon insists there's 'never been stronger the connection with the player group'.

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Russian Instagram influencer found dead in suitcase with throat slit

Maryland man reels in record-breaking mahi mahi

A Maryland fisherman said his rod "went crazy" Tuesday as he reeled in a record-breaking Mahi Mahi, ousting another fish that had held the spot for over three decades.

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Motorola's $500 Android One phone is premium enough

Melbourne has coldest morning of the year

I haven't lost the Freo players: Lyon

Embattled Dockers coach Ross Lyon insists there's 'never been stronger the connection with the player group'.

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Russian Instagram influencer found dead in suitcase with throat slit

Democratic Debate 2019 Live: Candidates Face Off in Detroit

Tonight’s lineup features 10 candidates including Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont, Senator Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts and Mayor Pete Buttigieg of South Bend, Ind.

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America’s Intelligence Chief Must Value Honesty Over Politics

If confirmed as director of national intelligence, would John Ratcliffe be more loyal to the truth or to the president?

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Tuesday, 30 July 2019

The latest illustrations from artist Andrew Weldon

Andrew Weldon has been a contributor to The Age and The Sunday Age for many years. His cartoons have been published widely nationally and internationally, including in The New Yorker, The Spectator and Private Eye. He has published two book collections of his work and several childrens' books. He smells funny.

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The latest illustrations from artist Matt Golding

Illustrations by the artist from The Age.

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The latest illustrations from artist Andrew Weldon

The latest illustrations from artist Matt Golding

Illustrations by the artist from The Age.

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Manchester United reject Inter offer for Lukaku

Inter Milan chief executive Beppe Marotta has suggested the Italian Serie A club will not be increasing their offer for Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku.

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Motorcyclist critical after collision with truck on M4 off-ramp

A man has been taken to Westmead Hospital with critical injuries after his motorcycle collided with a truck on the M4 in Sydney's west.

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Greg Gutfeld: Dems might say they want impeachment, but most probably don't

As former Special Counsel Robert Mueller's testimony fades into the rearview, "The Five" discussed why some Democrats continue to beat the drum for impeachment hearings.

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‘RHOA’ star Porsha Williams’ ex-fiancé claims he was handcuffed, accused of stealing sandwich: ‘This is not OK’

“Real Housewives of Atlanta” star Porsha Williams’ ex-fiancé Dennis McKinley claims he was a victim of racial profiling when he was allegedly accused of stealing a sandwich.

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Capital One hack: Arrest after details of 100m US individuals stolen

The hacker gained access to individuals' date of birth, addresses and phone numbers.

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Who Will Win This Week’s Democratic Debates?

Joe Biden is in the hot seat.

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Do You Have to Be a Jerk to Be Great?

Navigating the tension between work and relationships.

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Manchester United reject Inter offer for Lukaku

Motorcyclist critical after collision with truck on M4 off-ramp

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Russian opposition leader says he was poisoned in custody

Alexei Navalny, a prominent Russian opposition leader, was discharged from a Moscow hospital and sent back to jail, despite claims by his doctor that he may have been poisoned by an unknown chemical agent while in custody.

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Mark Meadows breaks silence on Trump's attacks on Elijah Cummings

In a statement to CNN contributor Rick Santorum, Republican Rep. Mark Meadows defended both Democratic Rep. Elijah Cummings and President Donald Trump in the wake of Trump's attacks on Cummings and his Baltimore district by saying that "neither is a racist."

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Uber lays off 400 people

Uber is laying off roughly one-third of its global marketing staff.

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Monday, 29 July 2019

Sydney Metro trains halted because of a 'communications system' issue

Metro services stopped running in both directions between Chatswood and Tallawong, stranding commuters for up to an hour.

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Emma Husar settles BuzzFeed defamation case

The defamation fight between the former federal Labor MP and online publisher BuzzFeed will not proceed to trial after the parties reached a settlement.

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Sydney Metro trains halted because of a 'communications system' issue

Metro services stopped running in both directions between Chatswood and Tallawong, stranding commuters for up to an hour.

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Emma Husar settles BuzzFeed defamation case

Sydney Metro trains halted because of a 'communications system' issue

Metro services stopped running in both directions between Chatswood and Tallawong, stranding commuters for up to an hour.

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Emma Husar settles BuzzFeed defamation case

No excuses, Jack to blame for doping failure: Swim CEO

The heat may be on Swimming Australia over their handling of Shayna Jack's doping drama but the governing body's CEO Leigh Russell says the sprint star only has herself to blame over her positive drug test.

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Muslim women key to BJP's minority outreach plan in UP

The ongoing drive aims to enlist nearly 1 million people from the minority communities, including an ambitious 500,000 Muslims.

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Data, e-commerce laws held up as India, US talk

The sticking points include import tariffs and barriers, and the two proposed laws that officials now say may undergo changes to strike a balance between domestic interests and foreign investors’ concerns.

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No excuses, Jack to blame for doping failure: Swim CEO

Cape Town - tourist hotspot where eight people are murdered a day

Cape Town in South Africa is well-known tourist hotspot, but is also one of the world's most dangerous cities.

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Nasa’s Valkyrie robot could help build Mars base

The semi-autonomous robot is able to use human tools and guide itself across difficult terrain.

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No excuses, Jack to blame for doping failure: Swim CEO

Montana searchers find remains believed to be missing Oregon boy, 2, FBI says

The FBI announced authorities have found what is believed to be the body of a 2-year-old boy whose parents were involved in an apparent murder-suicide in Montana.

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'Coming out has made life so much better,' says trailblazer Brennan

Former Newcastle Jet, Andy Brennan, currently with Green Gully, was extremely nervous about declaring his sexuality, but he has never looked back.

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Bomb squad on scene as device discovered in Melbourne home

The police bomb squad has arrived at a home in Eltham after a device was found at the property.

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Mother of Twins Who Died in Hot Car: ‘I Still Love My Husband’

The father, who was charged in their deaths, said he thought he left the babies at day care before driving to work in the Bronx.

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Mario Cerciello Rega: US teen held over officer’s killing ‘illegally blindfolded’

The photo of a blindfolded suspect was taken after his arrest over a police officer’s killing in Rome.

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'Coming out has made life so much better,' says trailblazer Brennan

Bomb squad on scene as device discovered in Melbourne home

The police bomb squad has arrived at a home in Eltham after a device was found at the property.

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'Coming out has made life so much better,' says trailblazer Brennan

Bomb squad on scene as device discovered in Melbourne home

The police bomb squad has arrived at a home in Eltham after a device was found at the property.

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Sunday, 28 July 2019

No-deal Brexit now 'assumed' by government, says Gove

Michael Gove says he expects the EU will not consider striking a new withdrawal deal with the UK.

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Fortnite: UK player places second in e-sports World Cup

Jaden Ashman from Essex will split $2.25m (£1,8m) with his Dutch team mate Dave Jong.

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Wallabies' 'grown up' James O'Connor reflects on time away from Test rugby

It was baby steps in James O'Connor's Brisbane Test return but the man himself was quick to point out he's not a boy anymore following six years in the Wallabies wilderness.

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Hunt for Canadian duo suspected of Lucas Fowler killing leads to polar bear

The threat of a polar bear attack has become a reality for the huge Canadian police and military contingent searching for the teenage duo suspected of shooting dead Australian tourist Lucas Fowler.

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Wallabies' 'grown up' James O'Connor reflects on time away from Test rugby

Hunt for Canadian duo suspected of Lucas Fowler killing leads to polar bear

Woman dies trying to reach the famous 'Into the Wild' bus

A 24-year-old woman from Belarus died on Alaska's Stampede Trail while attempting to visit an abandoned bus made famous by the book and film "Into the Wild."

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Doping clouds hang over the most exciting Tour de France in years

As the Tour headed toward its finale in Paris one question nagged: Is all of this real?

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Doping clouds hang over the most exciting Tour de France in years

As the Tour headed toward its finale in Paris one question nagged: Is all of this real?

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Doping clouds hang over the most exciting Tour de France in years

As the Tour headed toward its finale in Paris one question nagged: Is all of this real?

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Off-duty NYPD officer dies of suspected self-inflicted gunshot wound: police

An off-duty New York City police officer was found dead Saturday afternoon of a suspected self-inflicted gunshot wound.

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President says Islam in Indonesia is 'tolerant.' Rights groups warn of rising fundamentalism

In his first international television interview since being re-elected in May, Indonesian President Joko Widodo denied being concerned about the rise of fundamentalism in his country, saying that the Islam practiced there is tolerant and progressive.

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Truck pulls down overhead wires, halts public transport

A truck has pulled down 70m of overhead wires in Clifton Hill, sparking widespread delays.

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Truck pulls down overhead wires, halts public transport

A truck has pulled down 70m of overhead wires in Clifton Hill, sparking widespread delays.

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Truck pulls down overhead wires, halts public transport

A truck has pulled down 70m of overhead wires in Clifton Hill, sparking widespread delays.

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Man critical after crash north-west of Brisbane

The man was not taken to hospital after suffering from critical injuries. Road closures were in place just after the township.

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Man critical after crash north-west of Brisbane

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Man critical after crash north-west of Brisbane

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Pennsylvania officials ask for help to nab bald eagle killer

Pennsylvania game officials are searching for whoever is responsible for the shooting death of a bald eagle whose remains were found Thursday.

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Black rag dolls meant to be slammed against walls pulled from stores

Black-colored rag dolls meant to be abused and thrown against a wall when “things don’t go well” were yanked from New Jersey store shelves this week after the toys were deemed racist and offensive.

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Alex De Minaur one win from second career title at Atlanta Open

Alex de Minaur became the youngest finalist in tournament history and will play in his fifth career ATP final on Sunday.

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Alex De Minaur one win from second career title at Atlanta Open

Alex de Minaur became the youngest finalist in tournament history and will play in his fifth career ATP final on Sunday.

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Alex De Minaur one win from second career title at Atlanta Open

Alex de Minaur became the youngest finalist in tournament history and will play in his fifth career ATP final on Sunday.

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Saturday, 27 July 2019

'Working for poverty-free India,' says union minister Narendra Singh Tomar

Modi government is working to eliminate extreme poverty so that there is no need for a state-backed job guarantee scheme, says union agriculture minister Narendra Singh Tomar in an interview with Hindustan Times.

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Joe Jonas, Sophie Turner’s dog struck, killed by car in New York City: report

Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner are mourning the loss of their furry friend Waldo.

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US Supreme Court hands Donald Trump his border wall

Five conservative justices of the US Supreme Court gave the Trump administration the green light to begin work using Defence Department money previously frozen.

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Girlfriend’s selfie helped secure release of Israeli teen accused of rape

Five of 12 Israeli teenagers initially arrested on suspicion of raping a 19-year-old British tourist in Cyprus were released Thursday -- one of them reportedly with the help of a selfie taken by his girlfriend.

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US Supreme Court hands Donald Trump his border wall

S&P 500, Nasdaq hit new record highs; US dollar gains ground

Wall Street raced to fresh records on Friday and the US dollar reached a two-month high after strong economic data and a string of upbeat earnings reports.

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S&P 500, Nasdaq hit new record highs; US dollar gains ground

When the Polluters Are Cleaner Than the Government

President Trump wants to relax auto emission standards. Carmakers say, No thanks.

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S&P 500, Nasdaq hit new record highs; US dollar gains ground

Gurdon: Trump had 'very good week,' while Dems offer mixed messaging on impeachment

President Trump came out of this week looking good, while the opposite appeared to be true for Democratic lawmakers, according to Hugo Gurdon.

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Amanda Seyfried Reads ‘He’s Playing Our Song’

The “Mean Girls” actress reads an essay about a lost, but not forgotten, first love.

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Trump’s Inhumanity Before a Victim of Rape

In his boundless self-absorption, this president is capable of anything.

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The New Conservative Pyrite

“National conservatism” is another road to serfdom.

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The children with special needs who stay at home

Four children with special educational needs explain why they no longer attend school.

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Russian TV's leaked Chernobyl drama features CIA plot

HBO's critically acclaimed show isn’t the only Chernobyl story coming to the small screen this year.

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The boffins who solve disability problems

From supportive body suits to a beeping football - what gadget do you need?

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Norwich Pride: Gay cartoonist David Shenton on the decades after Stonewall

From the AIDS crisis to Thatcher's section 28 and equal marriage - it's been a busy 50 years.

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Week in pictures: 20-26 July 2019

A selection of the best news photographs from around the world, taken over the past week.

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Sanditon: Sex, nudity and slavery in Jane Austen TV drama

A new dramatisation of the writer's unfinished novel challenges some conventions of TV period drama.

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The unlikely manager and Britain's worst football team

Russell MacMorran put his hand up at a meeting and ended up managing the "worst" team in Britain.

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Aung San Suu Kyi's Myanmar dam dilemma with China

A controversial dam would bring much-needed power to Myanmar, but locals are asking - at what cost?

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Letter from Africa: Zimbabwe descends into darkness

Zimbabweans, already fearing a return to hyperinflation, are now also struggling with long power blackouts.

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Friday, 26 July 2019

Pompeo: Turkey should not make Russian missile defense system 'operational'

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Thursday seemed to indicate the US was softening its position on congressionally mandated sanctions for Turkey over its purchase of the S-400 Russian missile defense system, stressing that the country should not make the missile defense system "operational."

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Mosque cancels NBA star Enes Kanters youth camp after Turkish consulate gets involved

NBA star Enes Kanter says one of his free basketball camps was canceled because the mosque hosting the event received threats from the Turkish consulate in New York City. The mosque and the consulate denied that there was any intimidation.

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Some of the world's largest automakers are cutting emissions even as the US rolls back regulation

Four of the world's largest carmakers -— Ford, Honda, Volkswagen and BMW — are going forward with plans to make more fuel-efficient vehicles for the US market, despite the Trump administration's plans to roll back the rules.

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Joe Biden previews more aggressive approach ahead of next Democratic debate

Joe Biden is preparing for a confrontation with New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker and California Sen. Kamala Harris.

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Graham Freudenberg: speechwriter to Whitlam, Hawke and more

Freudenberg led the craft of speechwriting and contributed more to his party than did most MPs.

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Tips and race-by-race preview for Rosehill on Saturday

It's a nine-race card at headquarters on Saturday.

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First Gobbo murder conviction quashed: Gangland getaway driver walks free

A Melbourne man who has been in jail for more than a decade over a gangland hit has had his conviction quashed in the first case the courts have found was contaminated by barrister turned police informer Nicola Gobbo.

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A decade of dancing in the dark: No Lights No Lycra turns 10

The Australian fitness phenomenon is celebrating its tenth birthday, with new research showing the low-light workout attracts people who wouldn't otherwise exercise.

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'Like acting out my childhood': Jesse Eisenberg's new favourite role

" I can understand what it’s like to feel alienated," says the unlikely Hollywood star of his role as a timid karate novice.

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Arsenal sign Ceballos, Saliba

New Arsenal signing Dani Ceballos has revealed the prospect of working under Unai Emery was the "turning point" in his decision to join the London club.

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Canadian police confirm 2 past sightings of suspected killers in Manitoba as search continues

Two men suspected of killing three people, including an American tourist and her Australian boyfriend, in a remote area of western Canada are believed to be near the small town of Gillam in northern Manitoba.

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U.S. Rolls Out More Farm Aid as Soy Growers Urge Trade Cease-Fire

Agricultural workers are sticking with Trump, but their patience with the trade wars is starting to wear thin.

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First Gobbo murder conviction quashed: Gangland getaway driver walks free

A decade of dancing in the dark: No Lights No Lycra turns 10

'Like acting out my childhood': Jesse Eisenberg's new favourite role

" I can understand what it’s like to feel alienated," says the unlikely Hollywood star of his role as a timid karate novice.

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Arsenal sign Ceballos, Saliba

The quiet scheme saving thousands from ransomware

No More Ransom says it has helped 200,000 people recover from ransomware attacks.

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A decade of dancing in the dark: No Lights No Lycra turns 10

'Like acting out my childhood': Jesse Eisenberg's new favourite role

" I can understand what it’s like to feel alienated," says the unlikely Hollywood star of his role as a timid karate novice.

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Thursday, 25 July 2019

Ashes relief after scans clear Aussie quick of knee injury

Mitchell Starc did not bowl on Wednesday afternoon on day two of the intra-squad match at the Ageas Bowl, having reported soreness to the Australian team's medical staff.

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Wild ride through Melbourne suburbs ends with pepper spray and arrests

The hour-long drama began shortly after 5am on Thursday, when police were called to a teenager behaving suspiciously in Essendon.

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Mueller’s Labored Performance Was a Departure From His Once-Fabled Stamina

As special counsel, Mr. Mueller adopted a more hands-off style than when he was F.B.I. director, and it was on display Wednesday in his congressional appearances.

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Lawmaker: I've graded law students. Trump gets an 'F'

Rep. Katie Porter (D-CA) responds to President Trump's claim that Article II of the Constitution gives him the right to do "whatever I want as President."

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Mom brought her dead 5-year-old to the ER and lied about a car crash, police say

A Louisiana mother brought her dead daughter to a local emergency room and lied about a car accident, police say.

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A father wants answers after his missing son's body was found in an abandoned grocery store

Larry Murillo-Moncada's body was found behind the cooler at an abandoned No Frills supermarket in Council Bluffs, Iowa, and father Victor Murillo wants answers.

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Lionel Messi makes boy's day on vacation

Barcelona soccer star Lionel Messi invited a boy from London for a kickaround with him and his sons on a beach in Antigua.

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Anne Hathaway opens up about infertility

Anne Hathaway is ready for her family to get even bigger.

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Gay couple sues State Department for denying daughter's citizenship

A gay married couple in Georgia sued the US State Department on Wednesday for refusing to recognize their daughter as a citizen.

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Dance crew wows on 'AGT'

See why dance crew V. Unbeatable won a golden buzzer from guest judge Dwyane Wade on "America's Got Talent."

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HBO exec responds to 'Game of Thrones' blowback

The final season of HBO's "Game of Thrones" was a ratings juggernaut that helped the network receive a record-setting number of Emmy nominations. It was also poorly reviewed by viewers and critics, particularly with regards to the series finale.

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National side on TV collision course with BBL

The Big Bash League is on a collision course with the national men’s side, while a new finals system unveiled.

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National side on TV collision course with BBL

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England 'embarrassing' at Lord's: Vaughan

Former England captain Michael Vaughan branded England's astonishing battling collapse against minnows Ireland at Lord's as "embarrassing".

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Ruth Bader Ginsburg says she is 'very much alive,' unlike senator who said she'd be 'dead within six months'

Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg said Tuesday that she is "very much alive," tamping down concerns that recent health issues could cause her to leave the bench.

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Federal judge dismisses racketeering claims against Trump family

A federal judge in Manhattan on Wednesday dismissed racketeering claims against President Trump and three of his children that were part of a lawsuit alleging the Trump family promoted sham marketing opportunities which brought hundreds of thousands in losses for investors.

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National side on TV collision course with BBL

The Big Bash League is on a collision course with the national men’s side, while a new finals system unveiled.

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England 'embarrassing' at Lord's: Vaughan

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Nissan workers braced for job cuts

The Japanese car giant could announce more than 10,000 job losses on Thursday, reports say.

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England 'embarrassing' at Lord's: Vaughan

Wednesday, 24 July 2019

Chelsea's Lampard gets message across in Barca win

New boss Frank Lampard says the Blues' progress has been 'really good' following a 2-1 friendly victory over La Liga giants Barcelona in Japan.

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Chelsea's Lampard gets message across in Barca win

GOP Senate challenger ties Democratic incumbent Shaheen to AOC

A Republican candidate hoping to unseat Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen next year in the Granite State tied the two-term incumbent to progressive firebrand freshman Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and railed against the senator for failing to vote against the Green New Deal.

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Boris Johnson's overflowing in-tray: Five urgent tasks for Britain's new leader

Delivering Brexit, patching up things with Donald Trump, deciding what to do about Iran...Boris will have a lot on his plate.

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Boris Johnson's overflowing in-tray: Five urgent tasks for Britain's new leader

Delivering Brexit, patching up things with Donald Trump, deciding what to do about Iran...Boris will have a lot on his plate.

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Boris Johnson's overflowing in-tray: Five urgent tasks for Britain's new leader

Delivering Brexit, patching up things with Donald Trump, deciding what to do about Iran...Boris will have a lot on his plate.

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Smith eyeing FedEx Cup play-off run

Australia's Cameron Smith is looking to build on his best British Open showing in the mega-money US tournament.

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Promising Russian boxer dies after brain injury in the ring

A previously undefeated Russian boxer in line for a world title fight has passed away from injuries suffered in a bout in the US.

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Boris Johnson: 'The boy who wanted to be world king'

Political documentary maker Michael Cockerell profiles Britain's new prime minister, Boris Johnson.

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What has Boris Johnson said about other countries and their leaders?

One country will "sacrifice many sheep in Boris' honour". Even if its president might not be thrilled.

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Smith eyeing FedEx Cup play-off run

Australia's Cameron Smith is looking to build on his best British Open showing in the mega-money US tournament.

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Promising Russian boxer dies after brain injury in the ring

A previously undefeated Russian boxer in line for a world title fight has passed away from injuries suffered in a bout in the US.

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Seattle man with more than 70 convictions accused of throwing coffee on baby two days after release from jail

A Seattle man was arrested over the weekend and accused of throwing coffee on a baby -- just two days after he'd been released from jail after serving a one-year sentence for randomly punching a man.

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Environmental protesters glue themselves to tunnels under Capitol

Environmental protesters caused a ruckus Tuesday after gluing themselves to two doorways connecting the Cannon Building to the U.S. Capitol in a bid to stop members of Congress from an evening vote.

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Smith eyeing FedEx Cup play-off run

Australia's Cameron Smith is looking to build on his best British Open showing in the mega-money US tournament.

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Promising Russian boxer dies after brain injury in the ring

A previously undefeated Russian boxer in line for a world title fight has passed away from injuries suffered in a bout in the US.

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MP's staff member resigns - on MP's Twitter page

Tweets published on Sheffield Hallam MP Jared O'Mara's account accuse him of "inexcusable contempt".

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Day takes lessons from Open meltdown

After missing his first British Open cut, Australian former world No.1 Jason Day is looking at the positives as he prepares for the World Golf Championships.

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Tuesday, 23 July 2019

Carl Beech: Liar, fraudster and paedophile

Why did Carl Beech make false allegations of murder and child sexual abuse against a string of public figures?

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Treasured family photos buried to hide the past

One family's treasured photographs that were hidden from the Khmer Rouge regime in Cambodia.

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The latest illustrations from artist Matt Golding

Illustrations by the artist from The Age.

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HRD, culture ministries should be merged, suggests RSS body

In a 19-point wish-list, conveyed to the Union government through an information interaction, BSM has said that since there are about 150 institutes under the ministry of culture that also provide education in the field of art, it makes eminent sense for the two ministries to be clubbed.

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Dawood aide Jabir Motiwala remanded in custody till August 13

Motiwala, 51, who appeared in the Westminster magistrates’ court via video-link from the west London prison, appeared in good health as Judge Michael Snow told him that Judge John Zani will hear the case on August 13.

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New LeT threats to Indian assets

The move comes at a time when Pakistan is under intense pressure from the US and the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) to crack down on LeT and other groups such as Jamaat-ud-Dawah (JuD) and Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM).

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Inside Hushed Museum Hallways, a Rumble Over Pay Grows Louder

Art workers around the country are sharing their salaries and in some cases forming unions to put pressure on their institutions.

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The latest illustrations from artist Matt Golding

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The latest illustrations from artist Andrew Weldon

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Iran crisis: A tale of two tankers

When Iran seized a UK-flagged tanker last week, it might have felt like a surprise move. But it wasn't.

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Robert Mueller hearings: What questions might he face?

The former FBI director faces questions from Congress about his report on the Trump campaign and Russia.

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Mayor in Puerto Rico rebuts embattled Gov. Ricardo Rosselló's claim of support

A mayor in Puerto Rico refutes embattled Gov. Ricardo Rosselló’s claim that he supports him after the governor made the declaration on Fox News on Monday, amid widespread protests and calls for his resignation.

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How to keep cool and carry on in a 35C heatwave

With temperatures expected soar to up to 35C in some parts, how can the UK keep cool and carry on?

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Best of cartoons July 23, 2019

Our talented artists, illustrators and cartoonists give us their very own humorous version of the news of the day.

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Best of cartoons July 23, 2019

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Monday, 22 July 2019

Is Zimbabwe's economy on track?

The return of the Zimbabwean dollar has raised fears about a return to hyperinflation.

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Danger tumble dryers: 'I'm sorry' says Whirlpool executive

A full recall of remaining fire-prone dryers is launched, four years after the safety issue first emerged.

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Texas mom, 29, missing since concert is 'endangered,' police say

Authorities in Texas are looking for a 29-year-old mother who hasn’t been seen since going on a date last weekend.

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Women 'must be warned' of breast implant illness

One woman says she experienced severe pain, tiredness, hair loss and allergies because of the condition.

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UK's top doctor calls for global health effort

Countries must work together to tackle global health risks, the outgoing UK Chief Medical Officer has warned.

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Woman tasered during torture ordeal

A Queensland man allegedly tortured a woman for hours by punching and kicking her and then shooting her with a taser.

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Body-worn cameras to be compulsory for bailiffs

The government says the move will help tackle "intimidation and aggression" used by some bailiffs.

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Florida deputy killed in crash while responding to domestic dispute, officials say

A Florida sheriff’s deputy was killed in a crash while on his way to a reported domestic dispute early Sunday morning, officials said.

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Woman tasered during torture ordeal

A Queensland man allegedly tortured a woman for hours by punching and kicking her and then shooting her with a taser.

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Woman tasered during torture ordeal

A Queensland man allegedly tortured a woman for hours by punching and kicking her and then shooting her with a taser.

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Hey, College Graduates: Don’t Dismiss Rural America

You don’t have to live in a big city to succeed economically and socially.

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McConnell Doesn’t Want the Senate to Talk About Trump’s Tweets. Here’s a Way Around Him.

Writing a round robin letter lets senators make their views public when they can’t debate or vote on a resolution.

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What’s America’s Winning Hand if Russia Plays the China Card?

The two adversaries are growing closer, posing a strategic challenge to the United States.

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Diamonds bitter loss a kick in the guts, and a wake-up call

Gut wrenching. Heart breaking. But in the cold light of day, not surprising.

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'Not in breach': Christopher Pyne and Julie Bishop cleared of breaching ministerial standards

The Senate is demanding the advice be released before deciding whether or not to hold an inquiry.

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Diamonds bitter loss a kick in the guts, and a wake-up call

Gut wrenching. Heart breaking. But in the cold light of day, not surprising.

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'Not in breach': Christopher Pyne and Julie Bishop cleared of breaching ministerial standards

The Senate is demanding the advice be released before deciding whether or not to hold an inquiry.

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'Not in breach': Christopher Pyne and Julie Bishop cleared of breaching ministerial standards

The Senate is demanding the advice be released before deciding whether or not to hold an inquiry.

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Sunday, 21 July 2019

Teenage forward Greenwood fires Man United to win over Inter Milan

The 17-year-old lashed a left-footed strike into the far corner after Ashley Young's whipped free kick had been parried away.

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Teenage forward Greenwood fires Man United to win over Inter Milan

The 17-year-old lashed a left-footed strike into the far corner after Ashley Young's whipped free kick had been parried away.

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Teenage forward Greenwood fires Man United to win over Inter Milan

The 17-year-old lashed a left-footed strike into the far corner after Ashley Young's whipped free kick had been parried away.

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For Inmates Released Under New Criminal Justice Reforms, ‘Every Day Counts’

Thousands of people were released from federal custody as part of the First Step Act. A few told us their stories.

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Warren compares herself, 'green manufacturing plan' to JFK and Apollo mission

Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., suggested on Saturday that her plan to combat climate change was analogous to former President John F. Kennedy's efforts to put a man on the moon.

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'We are just crushed': Grieving family of Lucas Fowler arrives in Canada

The heartbroken family of murdered Australian tourist Lucas Fowler have paid tribute to their son, who was shot dead alongside his girlfriend in a remote part of Canada.

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'We are just crushed': Grieving family of Lucas Fowler arrives in Canada

NDAs: New laws to crack down on 'gagging' clauses

A ban will be placed on NDAs which prevent people from speaking to police, doctors or lawyers.

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England's seaside towns where young people might disappear

More than half of coastal communities in England might see a fall in the number of residents under 30.

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Elderly woman dies south of Brisbane, husband in custody

An 82-year-old woman has died and her 83-year-old husband is in police custody after an incident at Logan, south of Brisbane, police say.

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Sr Indian player flouted ‘family’ rule during WC

In the minutes of a Committee of Administrators meeting on May 3, it was highlighted “one of the players from the men’s senior team had sought permission for his wife to accompany him to the World Cup tour earlier than otherwise permissible”. The CoA had turned down the request. It was later observed the player’s wife joined him before the tournament started and stayed with him throughout.

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Elderly woman dies south of Brisbane, husband in custody

Sr Indian player flouted ‘family’ rule during WC

British Airways, Lufthansa suspend Cairo flights over safety, security concerns

British Airways and Lufthansa said Saturday that they were temporarily suspending flights to the Egyptian capital of Cairo over unspecified safety and security concerns.

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Peter Goldsworthy's blind obsession

Peter Goldsworthy has always been fascinated by the idea of revenge and it lies at the heart of his latest novel.

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Ben Cousins returns to court after testing positive to drugs

Former AFL Brownlow medallist Ben Cousins has allegedly breached his bail conditions after testing positive for drugs.

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Peter Goldsworthy's blind obsession

Peter Goldsworthy has always been fascinated by the idea of revenge and it lies at the heart of his latest novel.

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Ben Cousins returns to court after testing positive to drugs

Former AFL Brownlow medallist Ben Cousins has allegedly breached his bail conditions after testing positive for drugs.

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Peter Goldsworthy's blind obsession

Peter Goldsworthy has always been fascinated by the idea of revenge and it lies at the heart of his latest novel.

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Ben Cousins returns to court after testing positive to drugs

Former AFL Brownlow medallist Ben Cousins has allegedly breached his bail conditions after testing positive for drugs.

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Home Office urged to attend emergency drugs summit

The Scottish government has invited UK ministers to a meeting about the record number of drugs deaths.

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Saturday, 20 July 2019

Road closed in both directions outside Brisbane hospital after truck crash

A truck carrying a semi-trailer with a shipping crate has rolled over and hit some cars as it landed on the other side of the road.

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In a first at a major event, Woods and Mickelson both miss the cut

Although the course played a little easier, two of the biggest names in golf continued to find Royal Portrush a struggle.

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Utah city will replace ‘dummy’ cameras at park where Mackenzie Lueck was last seen

A Utah municipal council's members voted 4-3 on Tuesday to replace "dummy" cameras in the park where University of Utah student Mackenzie Lueck was last seen alive.

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Learner driver took 21 practical tests in a year, DVSA data shows

DVSA data reveals the highest number of practical tests taken by learners in a year.

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The Perfect Antidote to Trump

Willa Cather knew what made America great.

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US migrant crisis: Family divided while waiting for asylum

Changes to US immigration policy have left some families divided and waiting in Mexico for their asylum cases to be heard.

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#cheerupcharlie: West End rallies round boy bullied for musicals love

The hashtag #cheerupcharlie was trending on Twitter after a post from the nine-year-old's teacher.

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A lost archive of LA crime scenes

Unseen for up to 80 years, this trove of crime scene photos blurs the line between evidence and art.

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Algae bio-curtains: Architects' radical solution to capture carbon

Scientists and architects in London have developed 'bio-curtains' to act as an alternative to urban trees.

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Week in pictures: 13-19 July 2019

A selection of the best news photographs from around the world, taken over the past week.

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Five holiday destinations where the pound still goes far

The pound may be falling, but there are still plenty of places it goes a long way. We look at five.

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Ed Sheeran's No. 5 Collaborations Project: The album you might not know about

Released in 2011, we look back at Ed Sheeran's rap and grime EP the No. 5 Collaborations Project.

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Would you pay less tax if you lived abroad?

The country you live in plays a big part in how much tax is deducted from your wages

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Sudan crisis: The ruthless mercenaries who run the country for gold

Accused of widespread abuses, the Rapid Support Forces sprang from "Janjaweed" militias linked to genocide in Darfur.

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Gold Coast nursing home residents still in limbo

There remains no end in sight for the distraught residents evacuated from a Gold Coast nursing home, who have no idea when they'll be able to go home.

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Trump’s Art of Disavowing a Disavowal

After saying he was “not happy” with the “send her back” chant at his rally in North Carolina, President Trump reversed himself, just as he did in 2017 after the violence in Charlottesville, Va.

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Intruder detained after jumping on wing of Nigeria plane prior to takeoff

A man climbed onto the wing of an airplane preparing to take off from Nigeria's largest city Friday, sparking panic among passengers inside the aircraft, authorities said.

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Rise in knives and blades found at London family courts

Campaigners say bringing knives to courts shows some people are "desensitised" to carrying weapons.

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Gold Coast nursing home residents still in limbo

Guv has written a 2nd love letter to me: K'taka CM

“The governor has written a second love letter to me. He has said he has been receiving various reports about horse-trading. He is speaking about horse-trading now. What was he doing for the last 10 days? Why did he not write any letter when 10 MLA resigned?” Kumaraswamy said. Kumaraswamy also cited an SC verdict that the governor cannot act as an ombudsman of the legislature.

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'The View' co-host awkwardly confuses John Hickenlooper with Jay Inslee during interview

Things took an awkward turn on the "The View" when a host confused its guest, former Gov. John Hickenlooper, D-Colo, with fellow 2020 presidential candidate Gov. Jay Inslee, D-Wash.

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Friday, 19 July 2019

Petrol station clerk fired after telling Hispanic customers to 'go back to their country'

A suburban Chicago petrol station clerk has been fired after a video posted on social media appeared to show him telling Hispanic customers to "go back to their country."

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McIlroy wanted to 'punch' himself as big names falter at The Open

Rory McIlroy said he felt like punching himself after suffering a nightmare round at the British Open on Thursday, shooting an eight over-par round of 79.

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McIlroy wanted to 'punch' himself as big names falter at The Open

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Tensions rise as US shoots down Iranian drone

Tensions in the Gulf region mounted Thursday as US President Donald Trump said an American naval vessel shot down an Iranian drone that threatened the ship as it was entering the Strait of Hormuz. Trump announced that the USS Boxer, an amphibious assault ship, "took defensive action" against the Iranian drone as it was "threatening the safety of the ship and the ship's crew."

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After ICJ verdict, India calls for Jadhav release

The Hague-based top court of the United Nations declared on Wednesday that Pakistan had violated Jadhav’s rights under the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations, and called for an effective review and reconsideration of the death sentence given to him by a military court.

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No trust vote in Karnataka, governor sets deadline

A deadline of 1:30 pm on Friday has been set by Karnataka governor Vajubhai Vala for chief minister HD Kumaraswamy to prove a majority on the floor of the assembly.

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McIlroy wanted to 'punch' himself as big names falter at The Open

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Trump Says He May Intervene in Huge Pentagon Contract Sought by Amazon

The company, long a target of President Trump, is seen as the leading competitor for a $10 billion cloud computing contract that the president said he was “getting tremendous complaints about.”

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Acoustic panels a sound investment for home audio

It’s an old axiom of audio; the biggest item in your sound system is the room it’s in.

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I just bumped into the guy with a rocket launcher: Todd Sampson

Spending time in the Gaza strip, seeing women whipped until they bleed and drinking reindeer blood is all is a day's work for Todd Sampson.

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Historic call: Concussion subs approved for all international cricket

Just in time for the looming Ashes series, the sport's governing body has approved the use of concussion substitutes in all forms of international men's and women's cricket.

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Optus Stadium claims top gong as world's 'most beautiful' sporting facility

This year’s shortlist featured Hangzhou Sports Park Stadium in China, Louis Armstrong Stadium in New York and Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow.

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Acoustic panels a sound investment for home audio

It’s an old axiom of audio; the biggest item in your sound system is the room it’s in.

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I just bumped into the guy with a rocket launcher: Todd Sampson

Historic call: Concussion subs approved for all international cricket

Optus Stadium claims top gong as world's 'most beautiful' sporting facility

Acoustic panels a sound investment for home audio

It’s an old axiom of audio; the biggest item in your sound system is the room it’s in.

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I just bumped into the guy with a rocket launcher: Todd Sampson

Historic call: Concussion subs approved for all international cricket

Optus Stadium claims top gong as world's 'most beautiful' sporting facility

Thursday, 18 July 2019

Trekking 10,000km across Africa for a football match

A Zimbabwean football fan travels from Cape Town to Cairo by road and finds "Africa is not friendly to Africans".

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Should I offset my summer holiday flights?

As more of us worry about our carbon emissions, how can you offset your air travel?

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What to look out for at Comic-Con 2019: Picard, Terminator, Batwoman and more

This year's blockbuster convention will include sneak previews of Batwoman, The Terminator and more.

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The latest illustrations from artist Andrew Dyson

Some of his best work

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The latest illustrations from artist Matt Golding

Illustrations by the artist from The Age.

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Richardson sacking 18 months in the making: Riewoldt

St Kilda great Nick Riewoldt said there had been "question marks" for 18 months before Saints coach Alan Richardson was sacked on Tuesday.

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Woodside sales slip after problems on Pluto and pricing

Soft prices combined with maintenance issues to give the oil and gas giant its first quarterly revenue reverse in more than a year.

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Iowa Official, 66, Says His Love of Tupac Wasn’t What Got Him Fired

Jerry Foxhoven, the former director of the state’s Department of Human Services, was removed days after he sent an email celebrating the rapper to 4,300 employees.

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Richardson sacking 18 months in the making: Riewoldt

Woodside sales slip after problems on Pluto and pricing

Soft prices combined with maintenance issues to give the oil and gas giant its first quarterly revenue reverse in more than a year.

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Richardson sacking 18 months in the making: Riewoldt

Woodside sales slip after problems on Pluto and pricing

Soft prices combined with maintenance issues to give the oil and gas giant its first quarterly revenue reverse in more than a year.

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Google and Facebook Are Quietly Tracking You on Sex Websites

A new study scanned 22,484 pornography sites and found them riddled with trackers from major technology companies.

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Wednesday, 17 July 2019

Day ready to contend for majors again

With a new putter and new caddie, Jason Day says he's ready to get back to his old ways in the British Open.

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‘Trump’s Going to Get Re-elected, Isn’t He?’

Voters have reason to worry.

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Why Hasn’t the Officer Who Killed Eric Garner Been Fired Yet?

The answers are frustrating, as his family grieves.

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The Case for ‘Dumb’ Cities

Sensor-equipped garbage cans sound cool, but someone still has to take out the trash.

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Day ready to contend for majors again

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Day ready to contend for majors again

With a new putter and new caddie, Jason Day says he's ready to get back to his old ways in the British Open.

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$750m Garden City mega revamp on hold indefinitely as retail continues to struggle

Developers behind Garden City's mega $750 million revamp have put the project on hold indefinitely, as Perth's retail sector continues to struggle.

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Sonos Amp is a whole-home hi-fi upgrade

High-powered amp provides a way to get your existing speakers, TV and audio players talking with the rest of your house and the internet.

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OECD calls for the creation of Indigenous financial institutions

The study compared the well-being of Indigenous communities at national and subnational levels in five advanced OECD member countries.

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Marianne Williamson asked white people to apologize to black audience members on speaking tour for slavery, lynchings, other issues

Spiritual guru and 2020 Democratic hopeful Marianne Williamson asked white members of her audience at an event last July to apologize to black people also in attendance for slavery, lynching, police brutality and other issues.

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Florida officer injured after being struck by teen driving stolen car, police say

A Florida police sergeant was treated for his injuries Monday night after a 15-year-old, who was driving a stolen car, crashed into his patrol car, police say.

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$750m Garden City mega revamp on hold indefinitely as retail continues to struggle

Sonos Amp is a whole-home hi-fi upgrade

OECD calls for the creation of Indigenous financial institutions

The study compared the well-being of Indigenous communities at national and subnational levels in five advanced OECD member countries.

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Domestic abuse report exposes hidden side of rural life

Victims of domestic abuse in rural areas suffer longer and are less likely to get support, says report.

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Climate change: 'No brainer' fuel change to cut transport carbon

MPs say the simple step of adding more ethanol to the UK's fuel mix would be same as taking 700,000 cars off the roads.

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Chimps bond after watching movies together

Feeling closer after watching a video together can be experienced by chimps as well as humans, say scientists.

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$750m Garden City mega revamp on hold indefinitely as retail continues to struggle

Sonos Amp is a whole-home hi-fi upgrade

OECD calls for the creation of Indigenous financial institutions

The study compared the well-being of Indigenous communities at national and subnational levels in five advanced OECD member countries.

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Tuesday, 16 July 2019

The latest illustrations from artist Andrew Dyson

Some of his best work

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Rio cops $2.7bn blowout as it builds one of world's biggest copper mines

The estimated cost of global miner Rio Tinto's ambitious underground copper mine at Oyu Tolgoi has grown by up to $US1.9 billion ($A2.7 billion)

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Diddy reveals 'Making the Band' is returning to MTV

The music mogul took to social media on Monday to announce that the series is returning to MTV in 2020.

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GWS coach Cameron fires up over Coniglio injury

A fired-up Leon Cameron insisted GWS medical staff were not to blame for Stephen Coniglio's potentially season-ending injury.

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Flammable cladding: State to pay to fix building industry's shoddy work

The bill to fix hundreds of private buildings around Victoria covered in highly flammable cladding will in part by picked up by the state government, Premier Daniel Andrews is expected to announce on Tuesday morning.

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Cotric pleads guilty, banned three matches for dangerous tackle

Canberra Raider Nick Cotric has opted against fighting his high-profile charge for a dangerous throw on St George Illawarra's Tim Lafai.

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Attention-seeker in chief: Trump's 'racist' tweet does exactly what he wants

By telling four young, non-white female congresswomen to "go back" to their countries of origin, Donald Trump got the attention he wants. But at what cost to him?

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Best of cartoons July 16, 2019

Our talented artists, illustrators and cartoonists give us their very own humorous version of the news of the day.

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Herald and Age lose appeal against Chris Gayle defamation win

The cricketer failed to increase his damages payout but fended off an appeal against his win over a series of articles in The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age.

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Rio cops $2.7bn blowout as it builds one of world's biggest copper mines

Wrangling Begins in Queens D.A. Recount, Recalling Florida Intrigue in 2000

Only 16 votes separate the top two candidates in the race, which has national implications.

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Flammable cladding: State to pay to fix building industry's shoddy work

The latest illustrations from artist Cathy Wilcox

The latest work by Sydney Morning Herald editorial cartoonist Cathy Wilcox.

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Cotric pleads guilty, banned three matches for dangerous tackle

Attention-seeker in chief: Trump's 'racist' tweet does exactly what he wants

The latest illustrations from artist Andrew Weldon

Best of cartoons July 16, 2019

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Herald and Age lose appeal against Chris Gayle defamation win

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Rio cops $2.7bn blowout as it builds one of world's biggest copper mines

Monday, 15 July 2019

Medical cannabis is gaining momentum in Asia

Many Asian countries have made headlines for strict punishments for cannabis, but some are nevertheless softening their attitude.

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Scarlett Johansson says 'I should be allowed to play any person'

She later claimed her comments were taken out of context.

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Broome closes beaches as 6.6 tremor rocks WA's North West

According to GeoScience Australia the earthquake started offshore between Port Hedland and Broome and registered as a 6.6 event.

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US firms may begin selling to Huawei again in 2-4 weeks: official

Huawei, the world's largest telecommunications equipment maker, was added to a US Commerce Department list in May that prohibits US companies from supplying it.

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When hospitals make us sicker: One in 10 patients pick up infections from care

One in 10 patients contract infections as a result of their hospital stays and procedures, including surgical wounds, blood and urinary tract infections (UTIs), pneumonia Australian research suggests.

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Elders buying AIRR for $157 million

Futures are pointing to a fall this morning with company news expected to dominate sentiment.

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England's Ashes stars will need to be looked after: Morgan

World Cup winning skipper Eoin Morgan says those England players also involved in the Ashes will need to be managed to ensure they are fresh come Edgbaston.

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'Poverty link' to youth violence - London Mayor

Sadiq Khan says "there's never any excuse for criminality" but that poverty is a factor.

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Broome closes beaches as 6.6 tremor rocks WA's North West

According to GeoScience Australia the earthquake started offshore between Port Hedland and Broome and registered as a 6.6 event.

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US firms may begin selling to Huawei again in 2-4 weeks: official

Broome closes beaches as 6.6 tremor rocks WA's North West

According to GeoScience Australia the earthquake started offshore between Port Hedland and Broome and registered as a 6.6 event.

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US firms may begin selling to Huawei again in 2-4 weeks: official

Canadian citizen detained in eastern China

A Canadian citizen has been detained in Yantai, a city in northeastern China, Global Affairs Canada confirmed to CNN.

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The High Price of Multitasking

We all do it. The question is how.

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Don’t Count on Government to Protect Your Privacy

Let’s look to technologies like blockchain and other innovations to keep our data private.

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The Workers in Our Homes Deserve Rights

A new bill would give nannies, house cleaners and home care workers long overdue protections.

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When hospitals make us sicker: One in 10 patients pick up infections from care

Elders buying AIRR for $157 million

Futures are pointing to a fall this morning with company news expected to dominate sentiment.

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England's Ashes stars will need to be looked after: Morgan

When hospitals make us sicker: One in 10 patients pick up infections from care

Elders buying AIRR for $157 million

Futures are pointing to a fall this morning with company news expected to dominate sentiment.

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England's Ashes stars will need to be looked after: Morgan

Sunday, 14 July 2019

From 8 to 10 teams, IPL eyes expansion

Eight years after the BCCI first tried a similar expansion in 2011 and withdrew within the next two years owing to multiple controversies, a blueprint is getting ready again, thanks to the league’s ambitious stakeholders. “The plan is ready. Expansion is a certainty. What needs to be worked out is the tender process and how to go about it. Expect things to fall in place soon, certainly before the next IPL edition,” sources familiar with developments told TOI.

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Ben Simmons 'doubtful' for Boomers: ESPN report

In a major blow to Australia's hopes of claiming a medal in China in September, Ben Simmons's US agent Rich Paul told ESPN the All-Star guard is more likely to skip national duties.

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Knife crime: NHS and councils to have legal duty to prevent knife crime

New rules mean police forces and councils will also have to work together to tackle serious violence.

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Ben Simmons 'doubtful' for Boomers: ESPN report

Australian model may avoid US prison over attack on Melbourne-LA flight

The former Miss World Australia finalist had been facing up to 21 years in the US federal prison system.

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U.S. Service Member Is Reported Killed in Afghanistan

The brief announcement on Saturday from the NATO-led mission did not provide a name or other details.

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Australian model may avoid US prison over attack on Melbourne-LA flight

The former Miss World Australia finalist had been facing up to 21 years in the US federal prison system.

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Australian model may avoid US prison over attack on Melbourne-LA flight

The former Miss World Australia finalist had been facing up to 21 years in the US federal prison system.

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Man dies after attacking Tacoma immigration jail, police say

Police say four officers opened fire on the man, who was throwing incendiary devices at the centre.

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More than 40,000 without power in Manhattan after major outage

A large-scale power outage in parts of New York City was reported Saturday evening, knocking out traffic lights, stalling elevators and limiting subway service.

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Man allegedly broke into woman's home, attempted a sexual assault

Police have charged a man for allegedly attempting to sexually assault a woman after breaking in to her inner west home last week.

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Man allegedly broke into woman's home, attempted a sexual assault

Police have charged a man for allegedly attempting to sexually assault a woman after breaking in to her inner west home last week.

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New leak claims Trump scrapped Iran nuclear deal 'to spite Obama'

The latest disclosure comes despite a police warning to media about publishing leaked diplomatic memos.

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Reef rescue: Could this robot help save corals?

The submersible robot delivers baby corals to damaged areas allowing reefs to regenerate.

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Man allegedly broke into woman's home, attempted a sexual assault

Police have charged a man for allegedly attempting to sexually assault a woman after breaking in to her inner west home last week.

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Bancroft back in the fold and in Ashes contention

Cameron Bancroft and David Warner, two of the three man implicated in the ball-tampering scandal, could reunite come the Ashes opener next month.

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Anita Epstein: 'miracle child' survived Holocaust

Hidden in a leather valise and sedated lest her cries betray her, she was smuggled past SS guards.

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Bancroft back in the fold and in Ashes contention

Anita Epstein: 'miracle child' survived Holocaust

Hidden in a leather valise and sedated lest her cries betray her, she was smuggled past SS guards.

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Bancroft back in the fold and in Ashes contention

Anita Epstein: 'miracle child' survived Holocaust

Hidden in a leather valise and sedated lest her cries betray her, she was smuggled past SS guards.

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Saturday, 13 July 2019

Man in serious condition after driver mows him down in Rockingham

Police are looking for a hit-and-run driver who left a man with serious leg injuries south of Perth in the early hours of Saturday morning.

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Man in serious condition after driver mows him down in Rockingham

Solange shines at London's Lovebox

The R&B star gives a transcendent performance at her only UK show this year.

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WC's digital radio feed falls silent, partner defaults

The production of the world feed has stopped due to a series of non-payments and bouncing of cheques, and commentators from across the globe are waiting for their respective payments. While it is not clear who exactly is responsible for this mess, the loser here is clearly the ICC.

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PM Modi to visit NYC, Houston in September

PM Modi will be visiting New York to attend the UN General Assembly session between September 20-23. He will then take a day off to visit Houston to meet and greet the large Indian-American community in Texas, according to community organisers who have been apprised of his program. It is likely he will meet Prez Trump and other world leaders on the sidelines of the UN meet.

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Chip and Joanna Gaines share a sneak peek at their new cable network

The "Fixer Upper" stars' new cable network will replace Discovery's DIY Network and be unveiled in the summer of 2020.

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Ted Cruz leads backlash after Tennessee gov signs proclamation honoring early KKK leader

Tennesse Gov. Bill Lee was under fire from Republicans and Democrats alike Friday after signing a proclamation designating Saturday, July 13 as Nathan Bedford Forrest Day, a state "day of special observance" honoring a Confederate general and early leader of the Klu Klux Klan.

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Virginia Beach employee fired, charged after saying supervisor was the type that inspired mass shooting

A Virginia Beach city employee was fired and charged with disturbing the peace after telling a manager that supervisors like her were likely what prompted a gunman to open fire inside a municipal building in May.

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Mobile phones are addictive like cocaine and must be banned in schools: Christensen

Members of the Queensland LNP have rejected a push to ban students from taking mobile phones to school.

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Mobile phones are addictive like cocaine and must be banned in schools: Christensen

Members of the Queensland LNP have rejected a push to ban students from taking mobile phones to school.

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WC's digital radio feed falls silent, partner defaults

PM Modi to visit NYC, Houston in September

Mobile phones are addictive like cocaine and must be banned in schools: Christensen

Members of the Queensland LNP have rejected a push to ban students from taking mobile phones to school.

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The World According to Mad Magazine

Grown-ups who worried it was a subversive influence on America’s youth were 100 percent correct.

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House Democrats Postpone Mueller Testimony by One Week

Two high-stakes hearings with Robert S. Mueller III, the former special counsel, that had been scheduled for next week have been moved to July 24.

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Louisiana governor says storm named Barry is 'going to be a tough one'

Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards voiced concerns Friday on "The Story with Martha MacCallum" that residents would not take Tropical Storm Barry seriously, even though it is expected to become a full-blown hurricane by the time it hits the Louisiana coast on Saturday morning.

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Sydney woman charged after domestic violence stabbing

A 27-year-old woman has been charged after she stabbed a man in the head overnight.

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Sydney woman charged after domestic violence stabbing

A 27-year-old woman has been charged after she stabbed a man in the head overnight.

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Sydney woman charged after domestic violence stabbing

A 27-year-old woman has been charged after she stabbed a man in the head overnight.

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Can Dante de Blasio Save His Father’s Presidential Campaign?

With Mayor Bill de Blasio trailing badly, his son is heading to Iowa and beyond.

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How footy legend 'Bomber' Thompson fell in with drug traffickers and became a convicted criminal

In a car carrying the number plates 'ONBA1L', two heavily tattooed men arrived at a converted Port Melbourne warehouse. They were welcomed inside by former football great Mark 'Bomber' Thompson.

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