Man receives leg injury in Spearwood shooting

Police were called to a Bardolph Road home, in Spearwood, just before 9.30pm on Friday, following reports of shots being fired.

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Ex-PM John Major joins battle against Boris Johnson's prorogue

The former PM confirmed he intends to team up with Gina Miller, the Remain campaigner, in her bid to reverse the suspension order issued earlier this week.

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Photos of the week, August 29, 2019

A week in photos from the award winning Sydney Morning Herald / The Age / Financial Review photographers.

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Air Canada fined for not using French language

A French-speaking couple say the airline violated their "linguistic rights" under Canadian law.

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Idlib ‘double tap’ air strike Russia says never was

An attack kills 39 people in Syria - Russia says it wasn't involved. BBC News Arabic investigates.

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Trump says personal assistant was ‘drinking’ when she made 'hurtful' comments

President Trump on Friday expressed disappointment over what he described as the “unfortunate” departure this week of his personal assistant Madeleine Westerhout over "hurtful" comments she made to reporters at a recent off-the-record gathering.

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Rep. Omar dismisses questions about alleged affair, campaign funds as 'stupid'

Guests: Robin Biro, Jenna Ellis Rives, Charlie Kirk, Derrol Nail

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At 5%, GDP growth hits over 6-yr low in Apr-June

The country's GDP growth slowed to an over six-year low of 5% in the April-June quarter, dragged down by manufacturing sector expansion of just 0.6%, sluggish financial services, farm and construction sectors and a slowdown in consumption. “The slowdown in growth is due to endogenous and exogenous factors,” said chief economic adviser Krishnamurthy Subramanian.

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At 5%, GDP growth hits over 6-yr low in Apr-June

The country's GDP growth slowed to an over six-year low of 5% in the April-June quarter, dragged down by manufacturing sector expansion of just 0.6%, sluggish financial services, farm and construction sectors and a slowdown in consumption. “The slowdown in growth is due to endogenous and exogenous factors,” said chief economic adviser Krishnamurthy Subramanian.

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Man in hospital after alleged glassing attack at Perth pub dancefloor

A 26-year-old man received facial injuries. The incident comes barely a week after three people were charged over a series of glassing attacks across the CBD.

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Raymond Santana was a teen when he was wrongfully jailed with four others.

Raymond Santana was a teenager when he was wrongfully jailed along with four others.

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Can you survive on foraged food?

Experts say a range of wild foods can supplement a normal diet - but can you go even further?

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The Amazon in Brazil is on fire - how bad is it?

Thousands of fires are ravaging the Amazon rainforest in Brazil. How bad are they?

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Hampshire paralysed tree surgeon returns to climbing

Callum Kilby was paralysed when a giant oak rolled over him, but a year later he's back climbing trees.

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Week in pictures: 24 - 30 August 2019

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

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Maryam Hamdani: 'I taught myself to play taarab music online'

Maryam Mohammed Hamdani says she is the first woman to play taarab in public in Zanzibar.

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Boy's reunion with lost cat moves him to tears

Nine-year-old Edward sheds tears of joy to be with furry Leo again after a a search by pet detectives.

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American cheese: Does it deserve its bad reputation?

Plastic, orange and tasteless? Why a revolution in the US is trying to tell the world there's more to its cheese.

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Motsi Mabuse: Meet Strictly Come Dancing's newest judge

Motsi Mabuse is set to replace Dame Darcey Bussell on the Strictly Come Dancing panel this year.

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'Finding my dad 30 years after I was taken from him'

Abandoned in Sao Paulo and then adopted by a British couple, Edson thought he'd never see his father again.

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Nanjing Massacre: Denmark honours hero who rescued Chinese

Bernhard Sindberg sheltered many Chinese from the rampaging Japanese army in 1937.

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Poland still counts losses from WW2 invasion

As the world marks the 80th anniversary of the start of World War Two, Poland has reparations on its mind.

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Humour, hobbies and friendships: Your tips for staying positive

Interested in living longer? Here's advice from optimists to make sure your glass is always half full.

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Final NRC list out tomorrow, govt urges calm, ups security

The citizens’ register sets out to identify foreign nationals in a region that borders Bangladesh and where migration has been an issue that has led to violence between communities.

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Collegium set to recommend four new judges for Supreme Court

The four new appointments will take up the number of judges in the Supreme Court from 30 to 34, the apex court’s sanctioned strength (the number was increased from 31 to 34 last month). This will also be the first time in a decade that the court has its entire complement of judges.

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'People had false impression Article 370 empowered them': Satya Pal Malik

The J&K Governor said that restrictions will be eased and the decision was taken because BJP had a majority in the Government.

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Iranian rocket launch pad explosion caught on satellite photo

The incident, Iran's third failed launch this year, took place at the Imam Khomeini Space Centre in Iran's Semnan province, and was captured on satellite image. 

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Lucy Culliton: the celebrated artist who paints to feed her animals

The artist fled the city for the remote Monaro and has created her own world with a menagerie and a partner who, conveniently, is the local earthmover.

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Get real: how social media turned the tide on fashion's beauty ideal

The digital generation has a more inclusive attitude, and it's on display at Melbourne Fashion Week.

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Is the artist a racist? Fiona Foley adds an edge to Ballarat biennale

An extensive celebration of the photographic image offers a varied exploration of the medium.

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Timberland, Vans maker stops buying Brazilian leather as Amazon burns

The move is one of the first signs of a concrete economic impact from the controversy over the fires in the world's largest rainforest.

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Iranian rocket launch pad explosion caught on satellite photo

The incident, Iran's third failed launch this year, took place at the Imam Khomeini Space Centre in Iran's Semnan province, and was captured on satellite image. 

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First Amendment group asks AOC to unblock Twitter users with opposing views

A First Amendment group is asking U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., to unblock Twitter users she has blocked because of their differing political positions. 

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Ilhan Omar says questions about alleged affair, misuse of campaign funds are 'stupid'

Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., dismissed what she called “stupid questions” from reporters on Wednesday about allegations she misused campaign funds to illegally reimburse her purported paramour for personal travel expenses.

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Jason Chaffetz: IG report shows Obama-Biden legacy is politicizing government agencies

The Justice Department inspector general's report on ex-FBI Director James Comey shows the Obama administration's legacy will be the politicization of bureaucratic agencies, according to Jason Chaffetz.

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Former Canadian PM says she's 'rooting for a direct hit' of Hurricane Dorian on Mar-a-Lago

Former Canadian Prime Minister Kim Campbell expressed her wishes for Hurricane Dorian to make a 'direct hit' on President Trump's Mar-a-Lago club. 

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Carpenter's hand reattached by surgeons after saw accident

Anthony Lelliott's hand was left hanging by skin and bone as he cut floorboards with a circular saw.

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'We live in LS Lowry's house... he might not approve of the colour scheme'

The Salford terrace where Lowry painted many of his famous works is now home to a family of six.

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Lucy Culliton: the celebrated artist who paints to feed her animals

The artist fled the city for the remote Monaro and has created her own world with a menagerie and a partner who, conveniently, is the local earthmover.

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Get real: how social media turned the tide on fashion's beauty ideal

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Is the artist a racist? Fiona Foley adds an edge to Ballarat biennale

An extensive celebration of the photographic image offers a varied exploration of the medium.

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Timberland, Vans maker stops buying Brazilian leather as Amazon burns

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Lucy Culliton: the celebrated artist who paints to feed her animals

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Get real: how social media turned the tide on fashion's beauty ideal

The digital generation has a more inclusive attitude, and it's on display at Melbourne Fashion Week.

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Panel proposes new slabs for income tax

To be sure, this is still just a suggestion and it is not clear whether the government, which is very focused on increasing its tax revenue, will accept it.

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Pakistan all set to test ballistic missile today

The test of the surface-to-surface ballistic missile, perhaps the Ghaznavi (with a 300 km range) will be conducted on Thursday

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Case against Chinmayanand: Missing woman 'spotted' in Delhi hotel, CCTV footage...

The woman is a student of SS Law College in Uttar Pradesh’s Shahjahanpur. Chinmayanand is chairman of the college. His lawyer has alleged a conspiracy to blackmail the politician to extort money.

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Best of cartoons August 29, 2019

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

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Gabbard likely to miss next debate, White House chances dim

Though Tulsi Gabbard made it to the first two debates and did reasonably well in both, she struggled to find traction and never did break into the top league that has been dominated thus far by former vice-president Joe Biden, Senators Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren and Kamala Harris.

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After Congress notice, Tharoor says he never justified Modi

In an email to state Congress chief Mullapally Ramachandran, Tharoor said he had been astonished to get an email saying he had “justified” the PM.

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In water guarantee plan, 55 litres/day per person

The water fund will likely be modelled on the lines of a similar one for Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, the national sanitation scheme, called the Swachh Bharat Kosh.

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Panel proposes new slabs for income tax

To be sure, this is still just a suggestion and it is not clear whether the government, which is very focused on increasing its tax revenue, will accept it.

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Pakistan all set to test ballistic missile today

The test of the surface-to-surface ballistic missile, perhaps the Ghaznavi (with a 300 km range) will be conducted on Thursday

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Case against Chinmayanand: Missing woman 'spotted' in Delhi hotel, CCTV footage...

The woman is a student of SS Law College in Uttar Pradesh’s Shahjahanpur. Chinmayanand is chairman of the college. His lawyer has alleged a conspiracy to blackmail the politician to extort money.

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The Israel-Iran Shadow War Escalates and Breaks Into the Open

Israel believes Iran is trying to equip its Arab allies with high-tech weapons that could overwhelm Israel’s defenses. It has been taking action to stop it.

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Is Trump, Um, Slipping? Even More?

Hard to judge when business as usual is bonkers.

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Big Pharma Is Starting to Pay for the Opioid Crisis. Make Those Payments Count.

Money from Johnson & Johnson and Purdue Pharma could make a big difference — but only if it goes to the right places.

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Straining Through the Tear Gas

In Hong Kong, flinching at echoes of China’s ill-fated Tiananmen democracy movement of 1989.

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'Mortified': Magazine apologises over Adut Akech photo blunder

The incident has cast a grey cloud over the opening days of Melbourne Fashion Week.

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Juan Williams blasts MSNBC host for reporting unverified Trump story: 'Outrageous claim'

Fox News' Juan Williams reacted angrily Wednesday to MSNBC host Lawrence O'Donnell making a questionable report about President Trump Tuesday night, calling it an "outrageous claim."

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Amazon tactic nudges shoppers to private-label brands just before they click 'Buy'

Amazon has introduced a new feature that markets its private-label brands right before consumers add rival products to their shopping carts.

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10,872 New Yorkers to See Their Marijuana Convictions Disappear

Under a new law, New York State will expunge the records of those convicted of low-level marijuana crimes.

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Last chance for PPI claims as deadline arrives

Consumers have until 23:59 to make a claim, as the UK's biggest financial mis-selling scandal draws to a close.

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Epic innings will count for little if England don't win the Ashes: Stokes

Ben Stokes accepts his match-winning Headingley heroics in the third Ashes Test will count for little unless England reclaim the Ashes.

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Epic innings will count for little if England don't win the Ashes: Stokes

Ben Stokes accepts his match-winning Headingley heroics in the third Ashes Test will count for little unless England reclaim the Ashes.

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California gang members get decades in prison for murdering 19-year-old Marine

Two California gang members have been sentenced to decades in prison for murdering a 19-year-old Marine in 2016, according to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office.

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Social workers: 'I had a parent screaming foul names at me'

Social workers say they face serious abuse in the line of duty and are calling to be better protected

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Biden aide says gaffes are 'part of his charm'

Biden campaign communications director and deputy campaign manager Kate Bedingfield defended her boss on Tuesday amid the series of gaffes committed by the frontrunner among the 2020 Democrats.

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Three-alarm fire rips through 115-year-old Philadelphia church

Nearly 100 firefighters are working to put out a fire that threatens to collapse a 115-year-old church in West Philadelphia's Parkside section Tuesday. 

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Team that now takes control of Ashes destiny will succeed

The aftermath of a dramatic finale can have major repercussions for both the winners and losers, but such an extraordinary win, or agonising loss, brings no guarantees that it will shape the cricket still to come.

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Forrestfield driver 'dragged out of car window, assaulted' in random attack

A man driving through Forrestfield has become the victim of a random attack when three men smashed his car window with a baseball bat, pulled him out and began assaulting him. 

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Could this meltdown in the NFL foreshadow trend in Australian sport?

Injury-plagued quarterback Andrew Luck's decision to spurn $US500m of likely earnings has startled America, because he put his health before money and fans.

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Post-mortem conducted on body found in Moreton Bay

A body found in Brisbane's Moreton Bay could be that of one of two fishermen who went missing earlier this month.

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Iran says Australia's reputation will be damaged by Strait of Hormuz patrols

Australia will soon send troops, a surveillance plane and a Navy frigate to help guard oil tanker attacks which Tehran denies it is responsible for.

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Team that now takes control of Ashes destiny will succeed

The aftermath of a dramatic finale can have major repercussions for both the winners and losers, but such an extraordinary win, or agonising loss, brings no guarantees that it will shape the cricket still to come.

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Forrestfield driver 'dragged out of car window, assaulted' in random attack

A man driving through Forrestfield has become the victim of a random attack when three men smashed his car window with a baseball bat, pulled him out and began assaulting him. 

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Could this meltdown in the NFL foreshadow trend in Australian sport?

Injury-plagued quarterback Andrew Luck's decision to spurn $US500m of likely earnings has startled America, because he put his health before money and fans.

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Post-mortem conducted on body found in Moreton Bay

A body found in Brisbane's Moreton Bay could be that of one of two fishermen who went missing earlier this month.

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Iran says Australia's reputation will be damaged by Strait of Hormuz patrols

Australia will soon send troops, a surveillance plane and a Navy frigate to help guard oil tanker attacks which Tehran denies it is responsible for.

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Blind University of Glasgow student 'faced reading list discrimination'

Gary Copland said he was not given accessible books, and was then penalised for reading too little.

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Plastic waste: Is it time to cut back on holiday inflatables?

One coastal charity says it collected 500 abandoned inflatables in just one village this summer.

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Team that now takes control of Ashes destiny will succeed

The aftermath of a dramatic finale can have major repercussions for both the winners and losers, but such an extraordinary win, or agonising loss, brings no guarantees that it will shape the cricket still to come.

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Forrestfield driver 'dragged out of car window, assaulted' in random attack

A man driving through Forrestfield has become the victim of a random attack when three men smashed his car window with a baseball bat, pulled him out and began assaulting him. 

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Could this meltdown in the NFL foreshadow trend in Australian sport?

Injury-plagued quarterback Andrew Luck's decision to spurn $US500m of likely earnings has startled America, because he put his health before money and fans.

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Post-mortem conducted on body found in Moreton Bay

A body found in Brisbane's Moreton Bay could be that of one of two fishermen who went missing earlier this month.

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'Spying for Australia': Australian writer Yang Hengjun 'charged' with espionage

Foreign Minister Marise Payne said the Australian government was "very concerned and disappointed" to learn of Dr Yang's arrest.

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'Even if we have to play ourselves': Venezuelan socialist defiant as US sanctions threaten baseball

MLB said it would suspend involvement in the Venezuelan league, which starts play in October, while it awaited word from the US government on sanctions.

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Texas men arrested after allegedly damaging headstones at historic cemetery, causing $120G in damage

Two men have been charged with vandalizing a historic cemetery in Texas earlier this month, leaving behind an estimated $120,000 worth of damage, according to reports.

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Trial of High-Powered Lawyer Gregory Craig Exposes Seamy Side of Washington’s Elite

Prosecutors revealed how lawyers, lobbyists and others braved slippery ethical paths for a big payday.

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Prostitute Charged in Deaths of Cipriani Chef and 2 Other Men

Andrea Zamperoni, 33, died in a hotel room with a woman who investigators say has been linked to the overdose deaths of two other men in Queens.

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Kyle Chalmers determined to bounce back after third heart operation

The Olympic champion has been treated for supraventricular tachycardia but wants to be back in the pool within weeks.

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Weill Foundation announces A.I. partnership with Dept. of Energy

The Department of Energy and the Weill Foundation on Monday signed a memorandum of understanding for a new public-private partnership which will use the agency's artificial intelligence capabilities for biomedical research.

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Kyle Chalmers determined to bounce back after third heart operation

The Olympic champion has been treated for supraventricular tachycardia but wants to be back in the pool within weeks.

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Kyle Chalmers determined to bounce back after third heart operation

The Olympic champion has been treated for supraventricular tachycardia but wants to be back in the pool within weeks.

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Watch: Bret Baier performs 'Rapper's Delight' on-stage with Rascal Flatts at concert

"Special Report" anchor Bret Baier may have a new gig in waiting after he gave a surprise performance at a Rascal Flatts concert last weekend. 

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Beware Medicare scammers, warns FCC chief

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is out with a new warning for the elderly. FCC Chairman Ajit Pai in an interview with Fox News on Monday says scammers are finding new and sophisticated ways to collect Medicare information.

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Nashville man tackles stranger who tried grabbing teen daughter, police say

A Tennessee man, accused of grabbing a 14-year-old girl on a street in a popular tourist destination on Sunday, was tackled by the girl’s father and some bystanders, police said.

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Best of cartoons August 27, 2019

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

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Caltex to sell 50 metropolitan sites

Equity markets were calmer on Monday after Donald Trump and China both talked up chances of a trade deal.

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Caltex to sell 50 metropolitan sites

Equity markets were calmer on Monday after Donald Trump and China both talked up chances of a trade deal.

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Ministers and HS2 bosses knew railway over budget years ago

The public were not given the full picture about the true cost of the high speed railway, documents show.

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Bank of mum and dad 'one of UK's biggest mortgage lenders'

The average parental contribution for homebuyers this year is £24,100, Legal & General finds.

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Best of cartoons August 27, 2019

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

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Caltex to sell 50 metropolitan sites

Equity markets were calmer on Monday after Donald Trump and China both talked up chances of a trade deal.

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Centre forms panel on power reforms

Special power secretary Sanjiv Nandan Sahai will lead the group, which will recommend reforms needed in Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) and for increasing competitiveness in the power markets.

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Second shooting attack on Gold Coast home

A Gold Coast home has been peppered with bullets for the second time in five days.

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Second shooting attack on Gold Coast home

A Gold Coast home has been peppered with bullets for the second time in five days.

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As Amazon Burns, Fires in Next-Door Bolivia Also Wreak Havoc

The fires have engulfed the country’s largest city in smoke, and are threatening villages, productive farms, and endangered species.

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Fortescue pays record dividend as profit surges on iron ore boom

Australian miner Fortescue Metals Group has revealed a record dividend to shareholders after a bumper year boosted by a boom in the price of iron ore.

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Fortescue pays record dividend as profit surges on iron ore boom

Australian miner Fortescue Metals Group has revealed a record dividend to shareholders after a bumper year boosted by a boom in the price of iron ore.

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Compensation costs take big bite out of IOOF earnings

Special dividend of 7 cents a share declared along with final dividend

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Fortescue pays record dividend as profit surges on iron ore boom

Australian miner Fortescue Metals Group has revealed a record dividend to shareholders after a bumper year boosted by a boom in the price of iron ore.

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Compensation costs take big bite out of IOOF earnings

Special dividend of 7 cents a share declared along with final dividend

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'The bank sent my safe house address to my abusive ex'

Banks are trying to get better at helping victims of economic abuse, where a partner controls access to accounts.

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The Mini at 60: Fans share their pictures of the little car

As the classic vehicle reaches 60, enthusiasts share their stories and pictures.

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Swansea Valley landslides: Living on a 'moving mountain'

Landslides are a feature of life for some but what does the future hold for those determined to stay?

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Colombia's former child rebels try to rebuild their lives

The number of children recruited to fight for Colombia's rebel groups is rising, despite a peace deal.

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Trump’s Paradigm of the Personal

He confuses the way he thinks he is treated with the well-being of the country.

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The Shallow Cynicism of ‘Everything Is Rigged’

Why do the president and many of his opponents act as though American political life is just another film noir?

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The Trump Administration Is Creating a Health Nightmare Near the Border

The failure to provide flu vaccines to detained migrants is a recipe for disaster.

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I Couldn’t Say ‘My Mother’ Without Crying

Losing a family member at a young age has lasting impacts, well into adulthood. There’s no quick fix for childhood grief.

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Polluting Farmers Should Pay

Fertilizer runoff is making us sick. States can step in to regulate farmers.

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Three-Ring White House

Don’t you love farce?

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RBI board meet today, may discuss reserves level

The central board of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will meet in Mumbai on Monday to take up the annual accounts. With the Bimal Jalan report on an ideal level of reserves to be maintained by the RBI having been submitted, the meeting is also likely to discuss the same. The August board meeting finalises the central bank’s accounts for the year and also decides on surplus to be transferred to the govt

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Furious Johns savages Knights management for sabotaging season

The Newcastle legend has demanded an explanation for Nathan Brown's exit and says mentally weak players were given an excuse not to perform on Saturday night.

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Furious Johns savages Knights management for sabotaging season

The Newcastle legend has demanded an explanation for Nathan Brown's exit and says mentally weak players were given an excuse not to perform on Saturday night.

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Furious Johns savages Knights management for sabotaging season

The Newcastle legend has demanded an explanation for Nathan Brown's exit and says mentally weak players were given an excuse not to perform on Saturday night.

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Arun Jaitley: A sharp mind and a large heart

For a person battling multiple illnesses, Jaitley fought till the end, but succumbed to a third cardiac arrest after being revived twice. His passing was deeply and spontaneously mourned by leaders across the ideological spectrum and by people from all walks whose lives he had touched in the course of a sterling legal and political career spanning 45 years.

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Israel Says It Struck Iranian ‘Killer Drones’ in Syria

The military says Iran was planning to attack Israeli targets with a new kamikaze-style weapon.

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Fire Displaces 200 Residents of a Halfway House in Paterson, N.J.

The fire destroyed the Straight & Narrow residence, which serves people recovering from addiction.

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Arun Jaitley: A sharp mind and a large heart

For a person battling multiple illnesses, Jaitley fought till the end, but succumbed to a third cardiac arrest after being revived twice. His passing was deeply and spontaneously mourned by leaders across the ideological spectrum and by people from all walks whose lives he had touched in the course of a sterling legal and political career spanning 45 years.

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Son accused of killing ex-NFL lineman Barry Bennett, wife arrested in Mexico

The son of former NFL lineman Barry Bennett was arrested Saturday in Mexico on charges of murdering his parents earlier this week in their home in Minnesota, authorities said.

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Trump accused of secretly blocking move to quell internet extremism

PM Scott Morrison has arrived at the G7 summit hoping to rally support for a new 'charter of internet safety', but there are reports the White House isn't keen.

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Trump accused of secretly blocking move to quell internet extremism

PM Scott Morrison has arrived at the G7 summit hoping to rally support for a new 'charter of internet safety', but there are reports the White House isn't keen.

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Trump accused of secretly blocking move to quell internet extremism

PM Scott Morrison has arrived at the G7 summit hoping to rally support for a new 'charter of internet safety', but there are reports the White House isn't keen.

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Israel says latest Syria airstrike thwarted 'imminent' attack by Iranian drones

The Israeli military carried out a late-night attack on targets inside Syria Saturday in what it described as a successful effort to thwart a "very imminent" Iranian drone strike.

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RBA in fresh push for policy action to spur global economy

Philip Lowe has argued central banks are carrying too much weight in the effort to lift a sluggish global environment.

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RBA in fresh push for policy action to spur global economy

Philip Lowe has argued central banks are carrying too much weight in the effort to lift a sluggish global environment.

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RBA in fresh push for policy action to spur global economy

Philip Lowe has argued central banks are carrying too much weight in the effort to lift a sluggish global environment.

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Airport security: 3D baggage scanners could end liquid restrictions

Airports must introduce 3D baggage screening before the end of 2022, the government announces.

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Handbag snatch launches three-hour SEQ police pursuit

The pursuit began at Graceville about 9:25pm.

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England unveil attacking masterclass to thrash Ireland at Twickenham

Eddie Jones' men have laid down a marker for how they intend to play in Japan – and the Irish were left shellshocked.

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Handbag snatch launches three-hour SEQ police pursuit

The pursuit began at Graceville about 9:25pm.

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England unveil attacking masterclass to thrash Ireland at Twickenham

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Handbag snatch launches three-hour SEQ police pursuit

The pursuit began at Graceville about 9:25pm.

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England unveil attacking masterclass to thrash Ireland at Twickenham

Eddie Jones' men have laid down a marker for how they intend to play in Japan – and the Irish were left shellshocked.

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Actor Hugh Sheridan and Hair castmate victims of Perth 'glassing attack'

Actor Hugh Sheridan has taken to social media to detail a glassing attack he witnessed involving Hair castmate Matthew Manahan.

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Don't talk politics: Heads down and do your job, Google tells staff

No discussions at work about politics, news stories and other non-work related topics. Google has issued new guidelines for its roughly 100,000 employees.

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Don't talk politics: Heads down and do your job, Google tells staff

No discussions at work about politics, news stories and other non-work related topics. Google has issued new guidelines for its roughly 100,000 employees.

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100% Air India stake may go on sale

Air India is in the grip of a major financial crunch and on Thursday, Indian Oil Corp stopped fuel supply to the airline at Ranchi, Mohali, Patna, Vizag, Pune and Cochin airports, owing to non payment of dues.

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Don't talk politics: Heads down and do your job, Google tells staff

No discussions at work about politics, news stories and other non-work related topics. Google has issued new guidelines for its roughly 100,000 employees.

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One dead in fiery crash in Queensland's south

One person is believed to have died in a fiery crash near Goondiwindi, in Queensland's south.

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One dead in fiery crash in Queensland's south

One person is believed to have died in a fiery crash near Goondiwindi, in Queensland's south.

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One dead in fiery crash in Queensland's south

One person is believed to have died in a fiery crash near Goondiwindi, in Queensland's south.

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US Open gives green light to Kyrgios

US Open officials have given Nick Kyrgios the green light to play on as tennis chiefs continue to weigh up whether or not he should be suspended.

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US Open gives green light to Kyrgios

US Open officials have given Nick Kyrgios the green light to play on as tennis chiefs continue to weigh up whether or not he should be suspended.

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US Open gives green light to Kyrgios

US Open officials have given Nick Kyrgios the green light to play on as tennis chiefs continue to weigh up whether or not he should be suspended.

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Greg Gutfeld reacts to Patrick Byrne's claims: 'I see three options here'

Fox News' Greg Gutfeld reacted Friday to former Overstock CEO Patrick Byrnes' bombshell claims that he was involved with a former Russian operative and federal investigations involving the 2016 presidential election.

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The new mobile phone scam delivering a problem

Why are fraudsters arranging for a brand new phone to unexpectedly be delivered to your door?

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Lindsey Graham: In US-China trade war, America has 'more bullets than they do'

President Trump should continue his strong economic stance with China and continue to push for trade negotiations that lead to a more even playing field, according to Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C.

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Hilary Duff to reprise 'Lizzie McGuire' role for Disney+ sequel series

One of Disney Channel’s biggest hits, Lizzie McGuire, is coming back with a revival at the upcoming streaming platform Disney+. 

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The Cold War spy technology which we all use

Radio-frequency identification, famously used to bug the US embassy in Moscow, is a cheap way to track objects and data.

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PPI: 'It was a jaw-dropping amount'

The UK's biggest financial mis-selling scandal's led to £36bn in payouts. How has it affected us all?

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Machen student teaches rugby to Peru's high-security prisoners

Jo Penrose has been teaching rugby to high-security prisoners in Peru during her summer break.

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How David Koch and His Brother Shaped American Politics

The billionaire, who died Friday, understood the power of changing ‘hearts and minds.’ He spent almost unlimited money on behalf of limited government.

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David Koch Was the Ultimate Climate Change Denier

How a playboy billionaire built a political army to defend his fossil fuel empire.

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North Korea Launches 2 Projectiles, Its 7th Weapons Test in a Month

North Korea’s latest test-firing of a pair of projectiles came two days after South Korea decided to pull out of a military intelligence-sharing agreement with Japan.

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SC asks ED not to arrest Chidambaram till Mon

The Congress leader, who was sent to CBI custody by a trial court on Thursday, will however remain with the investigating agency till Monday when the lower court as well as the apex court will hear the case. As he is already remanded in custody, the court did not hear his plea for bail in the CBI case and took up only the ED matter.

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'I don't need to bowl 90mph to get wickets': Archer's different demolition job

England star Jofra Archer demonstrated he was anything but a one-trick pony by parking the express pace and vicious bounce but still running through Australia anyway.

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Life is messy, noisy and mad. And then there is Crazy Daisy

Jo Stanley has a new dog in her life and she's upending everything.

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Power to the people: the home owners building an eco-friendly future

As Australian developers take sustainable housing to a larger scale, the joy of minuscule power bills is proving just one of the many attractions for its residents.

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Denise Ho: the pop star and activist on Hong Kong's frontline

The Canto-pop star has angered Beijing with her deliberately 'aggressive and direct' advocacy for independence.

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Recycling giant's profits plunge on back of trade tensions

Sims Metal Management has seen its profits go back by a quarter as rising global tensions were weighing on metals prices..

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Leading House Dem calls out Omar and Tlaib for furthering anti-Semitism with 'vile' cartoon

House Judiciary Chairman Jerry Nadler, D-N.Y., called out members of both parties on Thursday, claiming they helped further anti-Semitism in the nation's "political dialogue."

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Gingrich, Kwast, Walker and Autry: A $2 billion prize will bring US permanent moon and Mars settlements

This prize approach will galvanize public attention and attract a lot of new energy and resources.

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Pennsylvania woman, 19, wanted in stabbings of 2 sisters; 1 killed

Police are searching for a Philadelphia teen accused of stabbing two sisters, killing one and critically wounding the other.

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Dem Rep. Tom Malinowski: We need illegal immigrants to 'mow our beautiful lawns'

Rep. Tom Malinowski, D-N.J., defended the presence of both legal and illegal immigrants on Tuesday, asking his constituents: "Who do you think is mowing our beautiful lawns?"

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Life is messy, noisy and mad. And then there is Crazy Daisy

Jo Stanley has a new dog in her life and she's upending everything.

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Power to the people: the home owners building an eco-friendly future

As Australian developers take sustainable housing to a larger scale, the joy of minuscule power bills is proving just one of the many attractions for its residents.

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Denise Ho: the pop star and activist on Hong Kong's frontline

The Canto-pop star has angered Beijing with her deliberately 'aggressive and direct' advocacy for independence.

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Recycling giant's profits plunge on back of trade tensions

Sims Metal Management has seen its profits go back by a quarter as rising global tensions were weighing on metals prices..

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From Voodoo Economics to Evil-Eye Economics

Are Democrats hexing the Trump boom with bad thoughts?

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Democrats Are Getting Very Serious About the Native American Vote

At a forum for presidential candidates, “everyone counts” sounded like both a moral and an electoral imperative.

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Japan, South Korea and a Rupture on the Pacific Rim

The United States could help resolve the rift between two critical allies. But it has shown little interest.

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Life is messy, noisy and mad. And then there is Crazy Daisy

Jo Stanley has a new dog in her life and she's upending everything.

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Power to the people: the home owners building an eco-friendly future

As Australian developers take sustainable housing to a larger scale, the joy of minuscule power bills is proving just one of the many attractions for its residents.

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Denise Ho: the pop star and activist on Hong Kong's frontline

The Canto-pop star has angered Beijing with her deliberately 'aggressive and direct' advocacy for independence.

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Recycling giant's profits plunge on back of trade tensions

Sims Metal Management has seen its profits go back by a quarter as rising global tensions were weighing on metals prices..

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Environmental groups sue Trump administration for weakening Endangered Species Act

More than half a dozen environmental groups on Wednesday filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration for its purported attempt to weaken the Endangered Species Act.

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MIT staffer, visiting scholar quit over Jeffrey Epstein's $200G donation to school media lab

Two researchers are cutting ties with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Media Lab in the wake of revelations that the prestigious technology research hub accepted at least $200,000 from convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

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'Shocked': Melbourne Archbishop still believes Pell is innocent

The Archbishop of Melbourne has dramatically suggested George Pell's surviving victim may have been abused by someone else, a day after Victoria's highest court sent the disgraced cardinal back to jail.

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De Belin withdraws appeal over NRL's no-fault stand down policy

The NRL has welcomed the news that Jack de Belin has withdrawn his appeal to its controversial new rule over off-field incidents.

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'Injustice': Government asked to review mandatory sentences

An independent body has delivered its verdict following an 18-month examination of sentencing and parole in Queensland.

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Amazon fires rage, sparking political battle in Brazil

Smoke from the widespread fires has turned day into night in Sao Paulo, and intensified a controversy over the Brazilian government's land use policies.

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Origin Energy profit surges higher, warns of power market 'headwinds'

Origin Energy's underlying profit has surged more than 40 per cent, the company announced on Thursday.

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'Shocked': Melbourne Archbishop still believes Pell is innocent

The Archbishop of Melbourne has dramatically suggested George Pell's surviving victim may have been abused by someone else, a day after Victoria's highest court sent the disgraced cardinal back to jail.

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De Belin withdraws appeal over NRL's no-fault stand down policy

The NRL has welcomed the news that Jack de Belin has withdrawn his appeal to its controversial new rule over off-field incidents.

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'Injustice': Government asked to review mandatory sentences

An independent body has delivered its verdict following an 18-month examination of sentencing and parole in Queensland.

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Amazon fires rage, sparking political battle in Brazil

Smoke from the widespread fires has turned day into night in Sao Paulo, and intensified a controversy over the Brazilian government's land use policies.

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Origin Energy profit surges higher, warns of power market 'headwinds'

Origin Energy's underlying profit has surged more than 40 per cent, the company announced on Thursday.

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Family issues force Matilda to quit US

Matildas defender Clare Polkinghorne's stint with American club Houston Dash is over with the veteran returning to Australia for personal reasons.

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A new mural of Larry Bird with tattoos irks...Larry Bird

A new mural of Larry Bird painted in Indiana has drawn scorn from Bird himself.

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'Shocked': Melbourne Archbishop still believes Pell is innocent

The Archbishop of Melbourne has dramatically suggested George Pell's surviving victim may have been abused by someone else, a day after Victoria's highest court sent the disgraced cardinal back to jail.

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De Belin withdraws appeal over NRL's no-fault stand down policy

The NRL has welcomed the news that Jack de Belin has withdrawn his appeal to its controversial new rule over off-field incidents.

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'Injustice': Government asked to review mandatory sentences

An independent body has delivered its verdict following an 18-month examination of sentencing and parole in Queensland.

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Amazon fires rage, sparking political battle in Brazil

Smoke from the widespread fires has turned day into night in Sao Paulo, and intensified a controversy over the Brazilian government's land use policies.

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Origin Energy profit surges higher, warns of power market 'headwinds'

Origin Energy's underlying profit has surged more than 40 per cent, the company announced on Thursday.

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UK bosses earn 117 times average worker despite pay cut

The average salary of the bosses of the UK's largest companies has fallen 13% in the last financial year.

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Amcor unveils $740 million share buyback after 'transformative year'

The packaging giant will buy back $740 million worth of its shares, using the proceeds from its recently sold plants in the US and Europe.

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TV director behind SBS, subtitles and Bananas in Pyjamas

Under Manzoufas' guidance, Bananas in Pyjamas went international and the ABC purchased a huge catalogue of movies.

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Amcor unveils $740 million share buyback after 'transformative year'

The packaging giant will buy back $740 million worth of its shares, using the proceeds from its recently sold plants in the US and Europe.

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TV director behind SBS, subtitles and Bananas in Pyjamas

Under Manzoufas' guidance, Bananas in Pyjamas went international and the ABC purchased a huge catalogue of movies.

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AOC calls the Electoral College a 'scam,' says it has a 'racial injustice breakdown'

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., took aim at the Electoral College on Monday, calling it a "scam" and suggesting it disenfranchises people of color. 

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RNC surpasses $20M for second straight month while online fundraising soars past 2016 level

The Republican National Committee (RNC) raked in another record-breaking fundraising haul, easily surpassing the party's other off-year totals and garnering more than $20 million for the second month in a row.

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Poo transplant allows koalas to stomach bitter pill of habitat loss

Researchers have found poo from one koala can help other koalas change their diet and become more resilient to changes in their habitat or relocation.

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Wisetech earnings jump, beating expectations

Logistics software group Wisetech topped expectations for its full year results, with earnings jumping 39 per cent.

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Millman advances at US Open tune-up event

John Millman has marched into the third round of the Winston-Salem Open after defeating big-serving Italian Marco Cecchinato.

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Former German chancellor Gerhard Schroeder sued for adultery

The former husband, who has not been named publicly, is suing Schröder in his native South Korea, where adultery can still be grounds for a civil lawsuit.

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From the Archives, 1988: The first sitting of the new Parliament House

In August 1988, the new Parliament house had its first sitting. For six minutes politicians maintained a level of decorum, then business as usual.

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Man United call for social media action after Pogba racial abuse

Following a missed penalty against Wolves, Paul Pogba was targeted with criticism online, some of it racial.

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Cardinal George Pell loses appeal against conviction for child sex abuse

Former Vatican treasurer George Pell will remain in prison after an Australian appeals court rejected his lawyers' attempts to overturn the disgraced cardinal's conviction for sexually assaulting two 13-year-old choirboys in the 1990s.

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Poo transplant allows koalas to stomach bitter pill of habitat loss

Researchers have found poo from one koala can help other koalas change their diet and become more resilient to changes in their habitat or relocation.

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Wisetech earnings jump, beating expectations

Logistics software group Wisetech topped expectations for its full year results, with earnings jumping 39 per cent.

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Millman advances at US Open tune-up event

John Millman has marched into the third round of the Winston-Salem Open after defeating big-serving Italian Marco Cecchinato.

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Former German chancellor Gerhard Schroeder sued for adultery

The former husband, who has not been named publicly, is suing Schröder in his native South Korea, where adultery can still be grounds for a civil lawsuit.

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From the Archives, 1988: The first sitting of the new Parliament House

In August 1988, the new Parliament house had its first sitting. For six minutes politicians maintained a level of decorum, then business as usual.

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Man United call for social media action after Pogba racial abuse

Following a missed penalty against Wolves, Paul Pogba was targeted with criticism online, some of it racial.

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Poo transplant allows koalas to stomach bitter pill of habitat loss

Researchers have found poo from one koala can help other koalas change their diet and become more resilient to changes in their habitat or relocation.

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Wisetech earnings jump, beating expectations

Logistics software group Wisetech topped expectations for its full year results, with earnings jumping 39 per cent.

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Millman advances at US Open tune-up event

John Millman has marched into the third round of the Winston-Salem Open after defeating big-serving Italian Marco Cecchinato.

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Best of cartoons August 20, 2019

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

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Accused killer Jonathan Dick to face two more charges

Jonathan Dick will face two additional charges when he fronts Melbourne Magistrates Court on Tuesday morning.

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Accused killer Jonathan Dick to face two more charges

Jonathan Dick will face two additional charges when he fronts Melbourne Magistrates Court on Tuesday morning.

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Accused killer Jonathan Dick to face two more charges

Jonathan Dick will face two additional charges when he fronts Melbourne Magistrates Court on Tuesday morning.

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Government to crack down on 'stupid' protesters using sinister tactics

Police say protesters have locked themselves into devices laced with glass and butane gas bottles which would injure anyone trying to cut them free.

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Government to crack down on 'stupid' protesters using sinister tactics

Police say protesters have locked themselves into devices laced with glass and butane gas bottles which would injure anyone trying to cut them free.

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No-deal Brexit 'could cost farms £850m in profits'

A no-deal Brexit could be a greater challenge than BSE and foot-and-mouth, a researcher suggests.

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Government to crack down on 'stupid' protesters using sinister tactics

Police say protesters have locked themselves into devices laced with glass and butane gas bottles which would injure anyone trying to cut them free.

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WA triple zero call-taker charged over 'tipping tow truck industry off to crash scenes'

A Triple zero call-taker at St John Ambulance has become the latest emergency services worker accused of providing crash scene tip-offs to the tow truck industry. 

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Dante Exum joins South East Melbourne Phoenix ownership group

Dante Exum has joined the ownership group at NBL expansion club South East Melbourne Phoenix.

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Lawmakers slam Trump and Netanyahu following scrapped Israel trip

The first two Muslim women in Congress sharply criticized President Donald Trump and Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after a trip to visit Israel and the Palestinian territories was canceled once the two lawmakers were denied entry for supporting a boycott of Israel.

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WA triple zero call-taker charged over 'tipping tow truck industry off to crash scenes'

A Triple zero call-taker at St John Ambulance has become the latest emergency services worker accused of providing crash scene tip-offs to the two truck industry. 

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WA triple zero call-taker charged over 'tipping tow truck industry off to crash scenes'

A Triple zero call-taker at St John Ambulance has become the latest emergency services worker accused of providing crash scene tip-offs to the two truck industry. 

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Jeffrey Epstein 'signed will two days before death'

The estate of the former financier was worth $577m (£475m) when he killed himself, reports say.

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Student loan over-payments of £28m going unclaimed

Graduates have paid millions in repayments after their loans have been cleared.

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Chicken Connoisseur YouTuber: Knife crime warnings racist

Elijah Quashie tells the BBC knife crime warnings on takeaway boxes are either "racist or stereotyping".

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Al Jackson, Pitching Star of Woeful 1960s Mets, Is Dead at 83

He lost 20 games and won only eight in 1962 for a legendarily bad team. But among his wins were four shutouts, including a one-hitter.

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Dante Exum joins South East Melbourne Phoenix ownership group

Dante Exum has joined the ownership group at NBL expansion club South East Melbourne Phoenix.

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Tablet interactive: Markets Live

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Dante Exum joins South East Melbourne Phoenix ownership group

Dante Exum has joined the ownership group at NBL expansion club South East Melbourne Phoenix.

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The Nazi book of anatomy still used by surgeons

Eduard Pernkopf created an "atlas" of anatomy by dissecting the bodies of Nazi political prisoners.

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How online extremists are shaping the minds of white teens

How can parents intervene when boys seem drawn into extremist internet culture - and should they?

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Five ways UK farmers are tackling climate change

Farms are on the front line of climate change - vulnerable to extreme weather events - so farmers are coming up with new and surprising ways of tackling the problem.

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Paros - the Greek paradise island that wants to ditch plastic

Paros in Greece is at the centre of a drive to turn it into the world's first island free of plastic waste.

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'The bomb actually landed in the room I had been in'

Laila Pence fled war in Egypt to go on and become a multimillionaire US businesswoman.

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Florida man accused of mass shooting threats after texts emerge

A man in Florida was arrested on Friday after investigators were alerted to text messages in which he allegedly detailed plans “to shoot as many people as he could in a large crowd,” according to a local sheriff’s office.

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Personal Data About Small-Donor Democrats Is All Over the Internet

The blame lies not with Russian hackers but with the presidential candidates and the federal government.

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Our Kids Do Not Need a Weight Watchers App

A registered dietitian explains why you should never put your child on a diet.

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Where Went My Empty Nest?

Welcoming your children back home after college is great, but as a parent, the adjustment can also be jarring.

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Rethinking America’s Approach to the World

It’s time to reverse the reliance on military action rather than diplomacy.

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A young face destroyed by war: The impact of an airstrike one year on

Jouma and his family were fleeing their home in Syria in 2018 when an airstrike hit the bus they were on, leaving him completely blind at the age of three.

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The floating farm for cows

Cows are living on a floating farm in the middle of Europe's busiest port of Rotterdam, as part of an experiment to produce food more sustainably, and closer to people.

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Stop and search: What are your rights?

With police stop and search powers set to expand what are your rights when approached?

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The man helping to save Senegal's mangroves

Haidar el Ali has led a project to plant 152 million mangrove buds in Senegal's Casamance Delta.

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'Iran is the most beautiful country'

A former business executive is now a freelance photographer travelling around the globe. First stop - Iran.

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Ohio man accused of threatening to attack Jewish community center

An Ohio man has been arrested and charged with online harassment after he allegedly threatened to attack a Jewish community center, according to a local sheriff’s office.

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Kabul wedding blast: Groom has 'lost hope' after deadly attack

Mirwais Elmi and his bride survived but many relatives are among the 63 killed in Saturday's attack.

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'The light and love of my life': Fiancee's tribute to Australian shot dead in New Zealand

The pair were travelling in New Zealand when an armed offender smashed the window and fired shots into the vehicle.

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'The light and love of my life': Fiancee's tribute to Australian shot dead in New Zealand

The pair were travelling in New Zealand when an armed offender smashed the window and fired shots into the vehicle.

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'The light and love of my life': Fiancee's tribute to Australian shot dead in New Zealand

The pair were travelling in New Zealand when an armed offender smashed the window and fired shots into the vehicle.

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Ransomware attack cripples at least 20 local Texas agencies, state government says

At least 20 local government entities across Texas have been taken hostage by a coordinated ransomware attack, the Texas Department of Information Resources announced Friday.

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Inmate 76318-054: The last days of Jeffrey Epstein

The notorious jail in Manhattan was a sharp departure from his formerly gilded life. This is what happened inside.

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Inmate 76318-054: The last days of Jeffrey Epstein

The notorious jail in Manhattan was a sharp departure from his formerly gilded life. This is what happened inside.

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Healy, Taylor and Warne condemn Smith boos from small group of 'fans'

Ian Healy has slammed the behaviour of a small group of fans who booed Steve Smith after he was hit on the neck by a bouncer at Lord's.

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House fire in Perth's north claims the life of one

A person has died in a home fire in Perth's north.

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Healy, Taylor and Warne condemn Smith boos from small group of 'fans'

Ian Healy has slammed the behaviour of a small group of fans who booed Steve Smith after he was hit on the neck by a bouncer at Lord's.

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House fire in Perth's north claims the life of one

A person has died in a home fire in Perth's north.

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Healy, Taylor and Warne condemn Smith boos from small group of 'fans'

Ian Healy has slammed the behaviour of a small group of fans who booed Steve Smith after he was hit on the neck by a bouncer at Lord's.

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House fire in Perth's north claims the life of one

A person has died in a home fire in Perth's north.

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Lime and soda? No thanks, say non-drinkers

Diageo's investment in alcohol-free spirit maker Seedlip shows how big firms want to reach non-drinkers.

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'Infertile' Stourbridge renal patient has healthy baby

The infant's father said he and his family were over the moon with their "miracle baby".

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Will H Ogilvie: How a Borders boy became a leading bush poet

Will H Ogilvie was lauded in Australia but overlooked by many of his fellow Scots during his lifetime.

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Portland police declare 'civil disturbance' amid clashes after far-right, far-left rallies; at least 13 arrested

Portland police seized weapons including bear spray, shields and metal and wooden poles from both right-wing groups and counterprotesters gathered in downtown Portland, Oregon, on Saturday for an unpermitted rally.

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Village in Wiltshire opens for military veterans

Ex-service personnel, who may otherwise be left homeless, will live on the site for up to two years.

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Mindfulness on Ireland's pilgrim paths

Writer Bébhinn Ramsay finds solace on Ireland's pilgrim paths after the death of her husband.

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Artist Adam Riches: 'I turned drawing doodles into a career'

Adam Riches rediscovered a love for drawing and has turned doodling into an art career.

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Your pictures on the theme of 'looking down'

Each week, we publish a gallery of readers' pictures on a set theme. This week it is "looking down".

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The 10 surprising things you can't recycle

After McDonald's says its paper straws cannot be recycled, what other items only go in general waste?

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Adult braces: Why are more grown-ups getting their teeth straightened?

Are celebrity smiles driving more adults to wear braces in a bid to straighten their teeth?

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Iceland's Okjokull glacier commemorated with plaque

A plaque placed on Sunday commemorates Okjokull glacier, which was officially declared dead in 2014.

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The New Yorker reviving Jewish life on a holiday island

Dani Rotstein arrived in Majorca knowing nothing of its hidden Jewish past. Now he's helping reinvigorate its Jewish community.

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Can big investors save the world?

Will the big polluters clean up their acts if the people who actually own them say they must?

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MTV VMAs: How Missy Elliott's broke the music video mould

The rapper is set to win the Video Vanguard Award at the MTV VMAs next month.

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Hurting Goodwin slams “unacceptable” loss to Swans

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin described his team’s dismal 53-point loss to Sydney on Friday night at the MCG as “unacceptable”.

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Streaming Now: Sacred Games Gets Bigger in Season 2, It's Game Over for Taapsee Fans

Besides Sacred Games 2, more thriller content like Mindhunter Season 2, Game Over and Posham Pa will keep you hooked.

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Greenland to Trump: Thanks, but we're not for sale

Although amused, they're definitely not warming up to the US president's talk of buying the semiautonomous Danish territory.

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Debate Flares Over Afghanistan as Trump Considers Troop Withdrawal

President Trump met with top advisers on Friday to discuss a deal with the Taliban that could begin a final American exit from the country.

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Greenland to Trump: Thanks, but we're not for sale

Although amused, they're definitely not warming up to the US president's talk of buying the semiautonomous Danish territory.

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Greenland to Trump: Thanks, but we're not for sale

Although amused, they're definitely not warming up to the US president's talk of buying the semiautonomous Danish territory.

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Gutfeld: Rep. Rashida Tlaib's Israel 'stunt' used grandma as 'Trojan horse'

Events surrounding Rep. Rashida Tlaib's, D-Mich., now-curtailed trip to Israel show the freshman lawmaker wanted to cause trouble, according to Greg Gutfeld.

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Peter Fonda, star of Easy Rider, dies aged 79

The 1969 cult classic, which Fonda also co-wrote and produced, earned him an Oscar nomination.

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El Paso Widower Is Embraced by Strangers but Mourns in Solitude

A week ago he invited everyone in El Paso to his wife’s funeral. This week he tends to her garden, alone.

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MSNBC guest mocks Trump voters: 'Can anybody at the MAGA rally point out Greenland on a map?'

An MSNBC guest questioned the intelligence of Trump voters on Friday, asking if anyone who attended President Trump's rally in Manchester, N.H., can "point out Greenland on a map?"

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Colin Kaepernick's girlfriend slams Jay-Z for NFL partnership

The girlfriend of former quarterback Colin Kaepernick blasted hip-hop music star Jay-Z over his recently-announced partnership with the National Football League, calling it "disgusting and disappointing."

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Andrew Yang vows mass pardon to all imprisoned for nonviolent marijuana offenses

Entrepreneur and Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang told a crowd in New Hampshire on Friday that he would pardon every prison inmate convicted of non-violent marijuana offenses if he was elected.

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Woods' PGA season on life support

Tiger Woods' US PGA Tour season is on life support after two lacklustre rounds at the BMW Championship.

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Elrow: Creating the 'most colourful party in the world'

Since being started nine years ago, Elrow events have reached every continent in the world.

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Trump and Greenland: Other times the US bought territory

Donald Trump isn't the first US leader to seek expansion using taxpayer dollars. But did those deals work out?

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'Calling yourself a female conductor is unusual'

The Welsh National Opera has appointed a new female conductor in residence to raise the profile of women in orchestral music.

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Week in pictures: 10 - 16 August 2019

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

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Amnesia: Caerphilly mum can wake up without her memory

Shauna Loader has dissociative amnesia, meaning she has periods when she forgets who she is.

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Why I 'married' an anime character

Akihiko Kondo is one of a growing number of Japanese people turning their back on real-world romance.

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Lucas Fowler and Chynna Deese: The forgotten faces in Canadian 'fugitives' story

The families of Lucas Fowler, Chynna Deese, and Leonard Dyck left with questions as manhunt ends.

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Why US lags behind on graphic cigarette warnings

Shocking images on packages would be the first change since 1984 - other countries have gone much further.

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Hong Kong protests: 'We don't want to leave but may have no choice'

Months of political unrest in Hong Kong is prompting firms to question its appeal as a business hub.

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Troubles trauma - the hidden legacy of violence

Thousands of people in Northern Ireland live with mental health after effects of decades of conflict.

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'I was mad': Pilot turns whistleblower after Boeing 737 MAX crash

When he heard about the crash, Ethiopian Airlines captain Bernd Kai von Hoesslin said he felt a wave of anger, then nausea.

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I found a way through grief by foraging for mushrooms

After the devastating loss of her husband, Long Litt Woon found that nature provided a path through grief.

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Murray fronts AFL anti-doping tribunal, with decision expected soon

Collingwood's Sam Murray fronted the AFL's Anti-Doping Tribunal on Thursday with a decision on the length of his suspension expected soon.

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Spy versus spy: In Canberra, cover is where you find it

ASIO says intelligence agencies use the profession of journalism as cover for nefarious activities. ASIO should know - it has done it, too.

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Maxine Peake summons the spirit of fearless '60s icon Nico

This year's Melbourne Festival includes an experimental ode to the German singer in The Nico Project.

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Christian. Conservative. Ordinary. Cunning too. Scott Morrison's plan to become PM

Scott Morrison came out of the leadership spill against Malcolm Turnbull presenting a clean pair of hands. But his ascension to The Lodge was anything but accidental.

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From podcast to Utopia: Comedian Nina Oyama discovers her 'funny bones'

Having begun stand-up comedy at 17, Nina Oyama is only now starting to recognise she is skilled in the art of comedy.

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Alicia Frankovich's backflip: From child gymnast to performance artist

The international performance artist's latest ambitious work celebrates the artistic contribution, over 50 years, of art patron John Kaldor.

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That dead silence I turned into a career: Portlandia's Fred Armisen

Comedy was Armisen's second choice - after music - so he doesn't get nervous doing stand-up.

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Cochlear profit up 13 per cent but hearing units down

Australian biotech group Cochlear has grown its full year net profit by 13 per cent to $276.7 million, even as sales of its hearing devices fell after facing pressure from competitors and economic headwinds in emerging markets. 

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'I was mad': Pilot turns whistleblower after Boeing 737 MAX crash

When he heard about the crash, Ethiopian Airlines captain Bernd Kai von Hoesslin said he felt a wave of anger, then nausea.

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I found a way through grief by foraging for mushrooms

After the devastating loss of her husband, Long Litt Woon found that nature provided a path through grief.

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Murray fronts AFL anti-doping tribunal, with decision expected soon

Collingwood's Sam Murray fronted the AFL's Anti-Doping Tribunal on Thursday with a decision on the length of his suspension expected soon.

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Spy versus spy: In Canberra, cover is where you find it

ASIO says intelligence agencies use the profession of journalism as cover for nefarious activities. ASIO should know - it has done it, too.

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Maxine Peake summons the spirit of fearless '60s icon Nico

This year's Melbourne Festival includes an experimental ode to the German singer in The Nico Project.

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Christian. Conservative. Ordinary. Cunning too. Scott Morrison's plan to become PM

Scott Morrison came out of the leadership spill against Malcolm Turnbull presenting a clean pair of hands. But his ascension to The Lodge was anything but accidental.

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From podcast to Utopia: Comedian Nina Oyama discovers her 'funny bones'

Having begun stand-up comedy at 17, Nina Oyama is only now starting to recognise she is skilled in the art of comedy.

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Alicia Frankovich's backflip: From child gymnast to performance artist

The international performance artist's latest ambitious work celebrates the artistic contribution, over 50 years, of art patron John Kaldor.

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That dead silence I turned into a career: Portlandia's Fred Armisen

Comedy was Armisen's second choice - after music - so he doesn't get nervous doing stand-up.

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Cochlear profit up 13 per cent but hearing units down

Australian biotech group Cochlear has grown its full year net profit by 13 per cent to $276.7 million, even as sales of its hearing devices fell after facing pressure from competitors and economic headwinds in emerging markets. 

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'I was mad': Pilot turns whistleblower after Boeing 737 MAX crash

When he heard about the crash, Ethiopian Airlines captain Bernd Kai von Hoesslin said he felt a wave of anger, then nausea.

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Anti-Immigrant, Pro-Exploitation

The administration’s crackdowns and rule changes benefit business.

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Hong Kong’s Challenge to Xi Jinping’s Iron Rule

The protesters, for the most part, are not terrorists or even radicals. But they are a threat to his monopoly on power.

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The latest illustrations from artist Matt Davidson

A selection of his best work.

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Former Red Izaia Perese gets green light for NRL debut with Broncos

But veterans Alex Glenn and Matt Gillett will be sidelined for Brisbane's clash with Penrith on Friday night.

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A-level results: 'I didn't go to uni and I love what I do'

The BBC meets three people who opted not to go to university after their A-levels.

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Dr Becky: The Oxford University YouTube astrophysicist

"Dr Becky" receives thousands of views on her YouTube channel, which answers questions about the Universe.

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Boy in the mask: The photo that defined the Troubles

Photographer Clive Limpkin reflects on his iconic image of a boy in a gas mask holding a petrol bomb.

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Hair removal can be a struggle for some trans women but this electrologist can help

Trans women often struggle with hair removal, so Siobhan set up her own clinic in Manchester providing electrolysis - the only form of permanent hair removal.

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Best of cartoons August 15, 2019

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

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Giants veteran Deledio announces AFL retirement

Former Richmond star and GWS Giants veteran Brett Deledio has called time on his AFL career due to a string of calf injuries.

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Weaker China sales pushes Blackmores profit down 24 per cent

Sliding sales in China have underlined a challenging year for Blackmores, which has reported a 24 per cent fall in its full year net profit

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Push to shift date, venue for Christchurch mosque shooting trial

The date set down for the trial clashes with Ramadan, and members of the local Muslim community say it would be "very hard" to go through as they fast.

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'I'd hate for it to be true': Greenwood shocked by injured Sier's hoops hitout

Collingwood veteran Levi Greenwood has expressed his displeasure at a report that injured teammate Brayden Sier played a basketball match on Monday night.

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Unchanged: Last week's victorious Wallabies given chance to claim Bledisloe

Selectors have opted to stick true to the Australian side that stunned the All Blacks last week, with only one change forced due to injury.

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Best of cartoons August 15, 2019

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

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Giants veteran Deledio announces AFL retirement

Former Richmond star and GWS Giants veteran Brett Deledio has called time on his AFL career due to a string of calf injuries.

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Weaker China sales pushes Blackmores profit down 24 per cent

Sliding sales in China have underlined a challenging year for Blackmores, which has reported a 24 per cent fall in its full year net profit

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Push to shift date, venue for Christchurch mosque shooting trial

The date set down for the trial clashes with Ramadan, and members of the local Muslim community say it would be "very hard" to go through as they fast.

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'I'd hate for it to be true': Greenwood shocked by injured Sier's hoops hitout

Collingwood veteran Levi Greenwood has expressed his displeasure at a report that injured teammate Brayden Sier played a basketball match on Monday night.

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Unchanged: Last week's victorious Wallabies given chance to claim Bledisloe

Selectors have opted to stick true to the Australian side that stunned the All Blacks last week, with only one change forced due to injury.

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Plastics packaging maker Pact posts $290m loss in 'challenging year'

The packaging manufacturer will not pay a final dividend to shareholders after reporting a net loss of $290 million.

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Plastics packaging maker Pact posts $290m loss in 'challenging year'

The packaging manufacturer will not pay a final dividend to shareholders after reporting a net loss of $290 million.

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Reporter's Notebook: What Mitch McConnell said and did not say about guns

The Senate majority leader typically says exactly what he means. And it's always important to note what he does not say as well.

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Jedediah Bila: 'Huge groundswell' of grassroots support for Trump a danger for 2020 Dems

"The Five" reacted to a new reports showing that President Trump's small-dollar donations have surged among grass root supporters following an attempt by some on the left to target the president's big money donors.

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Don't ban Mad Mondays, says Benji, after leaked photo of Lane emerges

An image of Eels forward Shaun Lane with a bag of white powder during Manly's end-of-season celebrations last year has again put a spotlight on player conduct

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Don't ban Mad Mondays, says Benji, after leaked photo of Lane emerges

An image of Eels forward Shaun Lane with a bag of white powder during Manly's end-of-season celebrations last year has again put a spotlight on player conduct

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Rail fares set to rise again in January

The rail fare increase for 2020 is set to be announced by the Department of Transport on Wednesday.

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Social-media use 'disrupting teen sleep and exercise'

Checking sites multiple times a day means less time is spent on healthy activities, a UK study suggests.

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Philadelphia and VW ads banned for gender stereotyping

Ads for cheese and an electric car fall foul of new rules banning the showing of gender stereotypes.

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'My dad thought he was a criminal - he wasn't'

More than 200 MPs have called for a suspension and independent review of a controversial tax policy.

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The Troubles: Two women from different sides work together on peace

Kathleen's husband was killed by the IRA, which Anne joined at 18. Now they work together on peace.

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Don't ban Mad Mondays, says Benji, after leaked photo of Lane emerges

An image of Eels forward Shaun Lane with a bag of white powder during Manly's end-of-season celebrations last year has again put a spotlight on player conduct

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MSNBC guest claims Trump 'doesn't want to protect anything or anyone other than white supremacy'

President Trump doesn't want to protect anything as commander-in-chief except for white supremacy, an MSNBC guest suggested on Monday.

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England battling omens and weather in bid to level series

England will need luck, or a world-class debut by Jofra Archer, to offset the omens and reverse the tide that has run against them since James Anderson limped off with this series seven overs old.

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Suspected thieves torch stolen car, hours after it was recovered

Suspected car thieves have forced their way into a regional tow yard and set fire to a pricey ute, just hours after staff recovered the stolen set of wheels.

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England battling omens and weather in bid to level series

England will need luck, or a world-class debut by Jofra Archer, to offset the omens and reverse the tide that has run against them since James Anderson limped off with this series seven overs old.

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Suspected thieves torch stolen car, hours after it was recovered

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England battling omens and weather in bid to level series

England will need luck, or a world-class debut by Jofra Archer, to offset the omens and reverse the tide that has run against them since James Anderson limped off with this series seven overs old.

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Suspected thieves torch stolen car, hours after it was recovered

Suspected car thieves have forced their way into a regional tow yard and set fire to a pricey ute, just hours after staff recovered the stolen set of wheels.

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Whitney Cummings shuts down efforts to extort her over photo

Whitney Cummings is taking a public approach to dealing with internet scum and making it clear she won't be bullied.

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After Jeffrey Epstein's death, prosecutors examine his inner circle

The jail cell death of accused sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein over the weekend positioned prosecutors to pursue his associates, some of whom allegedly assisted him in abusing underage girls. On Monday, his accusers and law enforcement officials indicated they had taken the first steps toward doing so.

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Lawrence Jones: Joe Biden's 2020 bid struggling with lack of authenticity

Is former Vice President Joe Biden gaffe prone because he's trying to suppress his true self? Fox News' Lawrence Jones said Monday on "The Five" that the Democratic presidential candidate's problem is authenticity.

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Legal bid to stop Westminster Brexit shut-down

A group of politicians want the courts to rule out suspending parliament to push through a no-deal Brexit.

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Camden stabbing: Man killed in north-west London

The man, whose age has not yet been released, was pronounced dead in Camden on Monday night.

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Is Orkney 'in the fast lane' on electric vehicles?

As part of its climate change season BBC Scotland meets islanders making the switch from petrol pump to charging point.

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Man fighting for life, child injured after pedestrians hit by car

A man is fighting for his life and a child has been injured after they were hit by a car outside a shopping centre in Melbourne's south-east.

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Best of cartoons August 13, 2019

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

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Challenger hits revised target with $548 million profit

The listed retirement products provider said a "lower-for-longer" interest-rate environment crimped investment earnings and performance fees.

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Magellan reports ''successful year", profit up 35pc

Magellan Financial Group increased dividends and will tap institutional investors for $275 million for a new fund

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On Gun Control, 2020 Democrats Agree: No Reason to Hold Back

After mass shootings jolted the nation this month, the Democratic candidates seemed to move in lock step toward more aggressive gun control positions without resistance from moderates.

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What Happened at Russia’s Missile Test Site?

Don’t expect a straight answer from Vladimir Putin’s government.

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The Pundit-Defying Idiosyncrasies of Iowa Voters

They don’t vote for “moderates” or “progressives.” They vote for people.

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Useful Idiots and Trumpist Billionaires

Greed, ego and willful blindness at the top.

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Give the F.T.C. Some Teeth to Guard Our Privacy

The agency lacks the legal authority and resources to be an effective watchdog. Congress should fix this.

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Challenger hits revised target with $548 million profit

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Magellan reports ''successful year", profit up 35pc

Magellan Financial Group increased dividends and will tap institutional investors for $275 million for a new fund

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Man fighting for life, child injured after pedestrians hit by car

A man is fighting for his life and a child has been injured after they were hit by a car outside a shopping centre in Melbourne's south-east.

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Best of cartoons August 13, 2019

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Challenger hits revised target with $548 million profit

The listed retirement products provider said a "lower-for-longer" interest-rate environment crimped investment earnings and performance fees.

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Magellan reports ''successful year", profit up 35pc

Magellan Financial Group increased dividends and will tap institutional investors for $275 million for a new fund

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Gutfeld: Trump's feud with Scaramucci shows he's the 'Al Davis of presidents'

President Trump's recent feud with Anthony Scaramucci is the latest example of the commander-in-chief's commitment to winning at all costs, according to Greg Gutfeld.

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Gambling companies see huge rise in complaints

Complaints about UK betting companies have increased almost 5,000% in the past five years.

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Profit down for rail freight operator Aurizon, buyback announced

Rail freight operator Aurizon will undertake a share buyback of up to $300 million to reward investors, despite a 13 per cent slide in its statutory net profit

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Profit down for rail freight operator Aurizon, buyback announced

Rail freight operator Aurizon will undertake a share buyback of up to $300 million to reward investors, despite a 13 per cent slide in its statutory net profit

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Toxic algae kills 3 dogs hours after they played in North Carolina pond, owner says

Toxic algae killed three dogs in a matter of hours after they played in a North Carolina pond, their owner wrote on Facebook.

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'Sugar baby' walks free but her two muscle men stay behind bars

Two men who tried to extort a "sugar daddy" while he was mid-romp with his "sugar baby" have been sentenced to at least two-and-a-half years behind bars.

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Negative interest rates? Getting paid to borrow money isn't so bad

A Danish bank is now offering homeloan bonds with a negative interest rate. So if you're willing to buy a house on borrowed money, it pays you for your trouble.

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Dementia and how to change your house to make life easier

Changes have been made to this home to help people stay independent for longer.

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CBD oil, made from cannabis, is popular for calming anxiety

Natalie has bought a bottle of Cannabidiol (CBD) oil but wants advice before she uses it

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Hassan al-Kontar: Who is the man trapped in an airport helping now?

Hassan al-Kontar wants to help sponsor 200 Manus Island and Nauru refugees to come to Canada.

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Why the doctor of Lampedusa changed jobs

Instead of treating migrants - or conducting autopsies on their bodies - Dr Pietro Bartolo is now seeking a political solution.

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Zumba: How a missing tape in Cali launched a global craze

Colombian dancer Beto Perez first came up with the idea behind Zumba when he was 16.

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The Kenyan dance parties where men are banned

Organisers of the night want to create a safe space for women, which means men are not invited.

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From Rylan to Alison Hammond: The reality stars who became TV presenters

How the likes of Rylan and Alison Hammond became small-screen favourites.

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Walking Dead artist Charlie Adlard 'done with zombies'

After 15 years on the hit comics series, Charlie Adlard wants to show there's life after the undead.

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'Sugar baby' walks free but her two muscle men stay behind bars

Two men who tried to extort a "sugar daddy" while he was mid-romp with his "sugar baby" have been sentenced to at least two-and-a-half years behind bars.

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