What is going wrong with St Kilda’s misfiring midfield?

It says much about the depth of St Kilda’s malaise early in 2021 that there has been an almost messianic air surrounding a 33-year-old reasonably banged-up ruckman.

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Dear readers: thanks for all your hard work

It is not just the authors who work hard on books but readers too.

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‘He says all the right things’: Reynolds tempted by Fitzgibbon’s Sharks vision

Adam Reynolds confirmed he met the incoming Cronulla coach this week and they had already formed a bond during a NSW Origin camp.

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‘Alert not alarmed’: Hundreds ordered to retest over sewage samples, Cranbourne vaccination site announced

Victorian health authorities remain “alert but not alarmed” at the prospect of a new COVID-19 case after the discovery of viral fragments in wastewater sparked an order to more than 240 people to immediately retest.

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Hamzy brother to be released from custody despite police fears about gangland feud

Ghassan Amoun, formerly of the Brothers for Life gang, was arrested for allegedly breaching a serious crime prevention order restricting his activities and communications. 

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The key traits that turn you into a ‘super ager’

The term refers to people in their 70s, 80s and beyond whose ability – whether it be their memory, way of thinking, or even aerobic fitness – is of the standard of someone at least 20 years younger.

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The best pain au chocolat in Sydney? Ask the famous dancer

It’s a trifle surprising when David Hallberg reveals his penchant for fine pastries and his research into the city’s best.

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Fitness titan Michelle Bridges’ rise after ‘the angel wings fell off’

In this episode of Good Weekend Talks, we look at the humiliating fall of celebrity fitness trainer Michelle Bridges, and the life overhaul that has her feeling back on top.

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New economic rule: The budget’s the only game in town

With monetary policy having lost its potency, fiscal policy is the only lever left for the government to stimulate growth and keep our economy recovering.

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On a cloud: Atlassian’s revenue surges on shift to remote work

Atlassian’s fast-paced growth continues with quarterly revenue increasing to $731 million as the software giant benefits from the remote work trend.

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Gang rapist Skaf’s parole bid stalls as prison sentence nears expiry

Gang rapist Mohammed Skaf’s latest bid for parole has been delayed by four months as authorities wait to see if his prison classification is downgraded. 

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Florida Voting Rights: Republican Bill Adds New Limits

The bill, which Gov. Ron DeSantis is expected to sign, is the latest Republican effort to restrict voting after the 2020 election. It will make Florida the first major swing state won by Donald Trump to pass such a law.

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Israel stampede: Dozens killed in crush at religious festival

Emergency services confirm dozens have been killed and many more wounded in north-east Israel.

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Amazon hopes pandemic habits stick after profits triple

The tech giant may be entering a "golden age" as the pandemic boosts its range of businesses.

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The Papers: 'Strictly want Carrie' and Clarke denies claims

Friday's papers continue to report the row over the PM's flat - and allegations against actor Noel Clarke.

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Premier Mark McGowan defends snap lockdowns as ‘one of the only ways’ to manage small outbreaks

Desipte no further coronavirus cases being found during Perth’s two recent snap lockdowns, Mark McGowan has defended the measure as one of the only options the state has.

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Israeli religious festival bonfire stampede leaves dozens dead

Tens of thousands of people had gathered at the foot of Mount Meron to celebrate Lag BaOmer, a Jewish holiday honoring a 2nd Century sage and mystic who is buried there.

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Brisbane airport bubble breach involved infected passenger: Queensland Health

A traveller who breached the “green zone” at Brisbane’s International airport on Thursday has tested positive for COVID-19.

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Super Netball preview: Vixens’ title defence a bridge too far without big names

According to the tagline for this Super Netball season, “Everything is Possible”, but who is in the box seat to claim this year’s title?

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Clive Palmer to pay $1.5 million after losing Twisted Sister copyright fight

The Federal Court rejected the businessman’s claims that he had written his own lyrics and used the melody of an 18th century hymn in political advertisements.

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Many Dead in Stampede at Israel Religious Celebration

“A terrible disaster,” declared Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. By some estimates, about 100,000 people were crammed together near midnight to celebrate the feast of Lag b’Omer.

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Join Kara Swisher on Twitter Spaces to discuss the privacy spat between Apple and Facebook

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America Is Brutal to Parents. Biden Is Trying to Change That.

We're finally on the cusp of a humane family policy.

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Covid in India: Sikh temple offers drive-through oxygen

More than 1,000 people have used the service being offered by one Gurdwara in Uttar Pradesh.

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‘He’s ready’: Brown to make Demons debut against Kangaroos

The 28-year-old will be included in the unbeaten Demons for his first game since round 10, 2020, when he was a Kangaroo.

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‘Extremely hot’: Beveridge wary of wounded Tigers, cagey on selection

The Bulldogs will make four changes for their match against Richmond and are wary of the Tigers, with Luke Beveridge saying they “don’t want to be the team that ignites their 2021 season”.

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Veterans charity sells Brisbane HQ after $1.4 million slump in donations

Veterans charity Legacy Queensland has been forced to sell its Brisbane headquarters because the COVID-19 pandemic stopped people donating money to the group. Now it needs $4 million to help shift.

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NZ Rugby records $31m loss, votes to sell commercial share to US investors for $360m

New Zealand Rugby posted a pandemic-affected $31 million loss last year but are a step closer to selling a 12.5 percent stake in the All Blacks brand, valued at $2.9 billion.

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The delayed debutantes: inside the literary class of COVID-19

Six authors tell of their journey to publication. Before it all fell flat due to the pandemic. Their fairy godmother moment: a debutante ball at the Sydney Writers’ Festival.

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The 21 top tips for becoming a bestselling author

Want to go from would-be writer to the next Jane Harper, Liane Moriarty or Trent Dalton? Here are some dos and don’ts to help smooth the way.

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Google is saving over $US1 billion a year by working from home

Google is notorious for Silicon Valley perks such as massage tables, catered cuisine and corporate retreats. But most of its staff have worked remotely in the pandemic and gone without those perks since March last year.

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Biden, Calling for Big Government, Bets on a Nation Tested by Crisis

The president’s speech laying out trillions of dollars in new economic proposals plays to voters’ warm feelings toward federal aid in the coronavirus pandemic.

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Did the 2020 Census Undercount the Hispanic Population?

Officials from both parties say the census numbers released this week raise questions about the totals, with Democrats contending that the Hispanic population was undercounted.

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Covid: Turkey prepares for its first full lockdown

Turkey was seen as a success story early in the pandemic but now has the highest infection rate in Europe.

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2021 elections: A simple guide to the Scottish, Welsh and local elections

A bumper crop of elections are being held on 6 May across England, Scotland and Wales.

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Line Of Duty: 'My favourite thing is reading the wild fan theories'

Martin Compston, who plays DI Steve Arnott, reveals what happens off-screen on the hit drama.

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Housing: 'Trying to buy in this market is painful'

UK property transactions in March 2021 were at their highest level since records began in 2005, according to the HMRC.

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Zac Easter: He left his brain behind to save others from his fate

Zac Easter killed himself at the age of 24, having suffered for years from a debilitating disease caused by the sport he loved.

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The 'forgotten' Afghan refugees taking their own lives

Many Afghan refugees who spent years stranded in Indonesia awaiting resettlement have lost hope.

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Why virtual away days may be here to stay

Firms have been holding away days online to boost morale and team sprit during the pandemic.

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Merlino names Mickleham pet complex as state’s preferred alternative hotel quarantine site

The 144-hectare site will be retrofitted with single-storey cabins and will be able to accommodate 500 passengers at any one time, with the ability to scale up to 3000 beds.

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When Zara feared for her safety in Tanzania she thought the Australian high commission would help her

Zara Kay believes Tanzanian authorities detained her because of her views on Islam.

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Woman charged for twice refusing to wear a face mask in Perth CBD

WA Police have charged a 56-year-old woman after she allegedly refused to wear a face mask twice in three days.

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Amazon spending $US1 billion on pay bump for its workers

The online retail giant plans to give more than 500,000 of its workers a raise as it seeks to attract new staff to handle the pandemic-fuelled surge in online orders and cut delivery times.

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3 Indicted on Federal Hate Crime Charges in Ahmaud Arbery Shooting

The Justice Department’s announcement of the charges was the latest in a string of moves to make civil rights protections a priority.

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Ron DeSantis Does Disease

Face it, Florida runs the universe.

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Kuwait: Murder spurs demands for greater safety for women

The killing by the woman's alleged harasser fuels outrage over women's safety in the Gulf state.

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Mon Laferte: Chile's pop export on repression and injustice

Musician Mon Laferte is releasing her first album since speaking out about the country's protests.

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Bulldogs add another Panthers scalp in recruitment drive

Trent Barrett has made no secret about poaching Penrith stars who he has a close relationship with. And now Brent Naden is en route to Canterbury.

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‘People can judge him but we know what we value’: Hardwick defends Lynch

Lynch has kicked 10 goals in the first six games where Richmond have won three and lost three, with the undefeated Western Bulldogs their next challenge. 

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‘Party like it’s 1992’: Property Council pushes for landmark plan to save CBD

The Property Council is pushing to recapture the spirt of Postcode 3000 to offer a short-term boost to city property.

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‘A kick in the guts’: WA businesses demand compensation for lockdown losses

With as much as $200 million in revenue estimated to have been lost during the three day lockdown, WA businesses want the government to step up and help.

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Rooftop farms are teaching city dwellers how to grow food at home

Sitting above an office building four storeys high, Australia’s first native rooftop farm has workers rethinking their food sources.

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‘Signal to the world’: Singapore ready and waiting for Australian travel bubble

Singapore had pursued a “risk minimisation” rather than the “risk elimination” approach Australia has pursued. In turn, the south-east Asian nation has had more flexibility to open borders.

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Brisbane realtor refuses to repay $24,500 deposit after sale falls over

Instead, the agency paid $4500 to the land owner and took $20,000 as a commission on sale, according to court documents.

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‘Derogatory and horrible’: Richard Pusey sentenced to 10 months’ jail for filming dying police officers

Porsche driver Richard Pusey only needs to serve a handful of days more in prison for filming four dying police officers, because a judge ruled his 10 months in custody fulfilled the length of his sentence.

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‘We choose to live’: Dusty given approval to make NZ trip

The AFL has approved a Richmond plan for Dustin Martin to visit his father in New Zealand, with Tigers coach Damien Hardwick fully supportive.

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Murdoch empire rules out creating British version of Fox News

Rupert Murdoch’s News Corp has decided against creating a UK version of Fox News, its television network that dominates US cable news while drawing criticism for its polarising content.

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C.D.C. Eases Outdoor Mask Guidance for Vaccinated Americans

“Go get the shot,” President Biden declared Tuesday, hailing an easing of federal guidance on outdoor mask wearing as a step toward post-pandemic normalcy.

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Here Is When the C.D.C. Says You Should Wear Masks Outdoors.

Vaccinated people can often skip masks outdoors when they won’t be in crowded situations with strangers, the new guidance says, but unvaccinated people should still wear them in many outdoor settings.

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Coles sales fall as shopping habits get back to normal after panic-buying boom

The rush of last year’s panic buying has come back to bite supermarket giant Coles, with the retailer reporting a fall in supermarket sales for the first three months of the year.

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‘My lifelong dream’: Australian rising star Giddey declares for NBA draft

The 203cm playmaker is projected to be tabbed 13th overall in the mock draft by nbadraft.net.

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Cow cocktails join New Zealand’s battle to reach net zero emissions

Cows in New Zealand are getting a cocktail typically associated with hipsters in New York or London as dairy producers are trying to reduce the amount of methane burped out by the country’s 4.9 million cows.

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Gadgets to give your old game consoles an extra life

From wireless controllers to HDTV-compatible video converters, the market for devices that bring your old consoles to modern standards has never been fuller.

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In a Locked-Down Capitol, Biden Will Address a Sparse Audience

Strict security and health restrictions will lend a surreal mood to President Biden’s first address to a joint session of Congress, with only 200 people attending instead of the usual 1,600.

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‘There Is a Tension There’: Publishers Draw Fire for Signing Trump Officials

Kellyanne Conway, Mike Pence and William Barr have book deals. That is raising new challenges for publishers trying to balance ideological lines with a desire to continue representing the political spectrum.

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Prosecutors Are Said to Have Sought Aggressive Approach to Capitol Riot Inquiry

Their proposal was quashed amid concerns that it would violate First Amendment protections, people briefed on the plan said.

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Is There a War Coming Between China and the U.S.?

A new novel about 2034 has unnerving echoes of today’s headlines.

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Biden Underpromises, Overdelivers

President Biden has spent his first 100 days focused on the pandemic and the economy — and not much on Twitter.

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Traveller found to have caught virus in Sydney quarantine

The person was staying at the Mercure on George Street earlier this month when they tested positive to the B.1351 variant of the virus.

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Korda right to say Magpies can make the finals: Shaw

Magpies great Tony Shaw says Nathan Buckley and his men must believe they can follow the Hawks of 2010 and still feature come September - and here’s how they can do it.

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Crown Sydney casino licence ‘will take time’, says gambling tsar

Crown Resorts is yet to convince the NSW government to hand back the licence for its new Sydney casino. 

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Two Brisbane hospitals and aged care systems impacted after cyberattack

It is unknown when two Brisbane hospitals and several aged care facilities will have their systems restored after a cyber attack on Sunday crippled Uniting Care, forcing staff to use manual processes.

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Biden's Climate Plan Won't Outlaw Meat

Republican pundits and politicians are manufacturing red meat for their followers, regardless of truth.

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As iOS 14.5 rolls out, here’s everything new on your iPhone

From new privacy controls to a workaround for Face ID while wearing a mask, the new software is more packed than your usual .5 update.

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There’s a name for the ‘blah’ you’re feeling

Languishing is the neglected middle child of mental health. You don’t have symptoms of mental illness, but you’re not the picture of mental health either.

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Wagon Wheels. Sausage rolls. Vegaroni: an ode to the school tuckshop

Looking back, I can’t remember the taste, but I can remember feeling part of something bigger than me.

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WA records zero community cases for third day in a row

WA has recorded no further community cases overnight as two million people in the Perth and Peel regions emerge from a snap three-day lockdown. 

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Census Shows California's Boom is Gone (and Why It's Not Surprising)

California will lose a congressional seat based on new census data, in part because of birthrate and immigration declines.

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Marco Rubio’s ‘Woke Capital’ Tantrum

Republicans are mad at big business, but not mad enough to raise taxes.

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Mark McCloskey and the Triumph of the Anti-Legislator

Representatives Mo Brooks and Marjorie Taylor Greene care more about culture warring than lawmaking. Will Mark McCloskey join them?

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Race and the Coming Liberal Crackup

Our racialized politics will produce a conservative resurgence. 

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Coronavirus: Portugal records no daily deaths for first time since August

The last time the country recorded no coronavirus-related deaths in a 24-hour period was in August.

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Kanye West's Yeezy trainers sell for record $1.8m

The musician's prototype trainers are the first to fetch more than $1m at auction.

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Firefighter who became defining image of mountain gorse fire

A photo of firefighter Hayley Agnew became the defining image of the Slieve Donard gorse fire.

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Belfast girl goes from Park Runs to being world's fastest at 12

Belfast girl Emer McKee says she just tries to "run as fast as I can" after setting a new world 5km record for a 12-year-old.

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Queensland Health staff on COVID front line to be fully vaccinated in two weeks

Nurses were worried about whether masks were being fitted properly before working with COVID patients.

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Where Australia stands as the world resets on climate change

What you need to know about the week that saw the US commit to nearly doubling its emissions reduction target and the world focus anew on the greatest threat to our planet.

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Biden to Send Coronavirus Vaccine Abroad

President Biden will send up to 60 million doses of AstraZeneca’s vaccine to countries pleading for help, but some see a medicine dropper for “a four-alarm fire.”

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Andrew Brown Jr.’s Family Will See Body Camera Video of Shooting

The family of Andrew Brown Jr. watched a snippet of his final moments, but that hasn’t stopped the demands to publicly release body camera footage of the fatal shooting.

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Justice Dept. Opens Inquiry Into Louisville Police

The force had come under scrutiny after the police killed a Black woman, Breonna Taylor, in a botched raid last year.

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Campaign to Recall Gov. Gavin Newsom Qualifies for California Ballot

The 1.6 million voters who signed a petition for the Republican-led recall effort have 30 business days to ask to have their names removed if they so choose.

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Westpac’s $546m Coinbase bonanza puts Reinventure in the money

Coinbase’s stunning Wall Street debut pays off for Westpac and its in-house venture capital fund, Reinventure.

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‘Very, very lucrative’: The local startup trying to solve mRNA’s big problem

Melbourne-based Upkara wants to solve mRNA’s big temperature challenge - and experts say the biotech’s work could change the global game.

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The world’s oldest central bank is exploring the future of money

When three gunmen smashed through the skylight of a Stockholm cash depot before escaping with millions of kronor, it set in motion a chain of events that would transform the future of Sweden.

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Dragons winger Pereira facing long ban for Tedesco shot

Both St George Illawarra flankers have been charged by the match review committee after a controversial Anzac Day showdown with the Roosters.

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Is an Activist’s Pricey House News? Facebook Alone Decides.

The New York Post has complained that Facebook is blocking and downplaying its stories. But the platform doesn’t pay any special deference to journalists.

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Iran’s Foreign Minister, in Leaked Tape, Says Revolutionary Guards Set Policies

Mohammad Javad Zarif, the Iranian foreign minister, described a rivalry with a powerful and widely revered military leader, Qassim Suleimani.

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Space junk map tracks 200 ‘ticking time bombs’

Large defunct rocket bodies have the potential to break into thousands of pieces, threatening functioning satellites that provide vital services like GPS.

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Shops, pubs and pools reopen in Scotland

Travel restrictions are also eased, allowing people to travel between Scotland and other parts of the UK.

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Older workers 'see biggest jobs fall since 1980s'

There were 109,000 more jobless older workers between December and February than a year ago, a report says.

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'We do like a rave!' Inside the UK's last lesbian bars

There are only a few fixed lesbian venues left in the UK, and they are having to adapt to keep going.

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Chernobyl nuclear disaster: ‘Three-day evacuation lasted 35 years’

Lyudmila Honchar was four when she had to leave her home in Pripyat, Ukraine after the Chernobyl nuclear disaster. Now she's going home.

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Cladding victims ‘let down by the system’

Bassel lost his flat in the war in Syria and is now at risk of losing everything again, as a victim of flammable cladding.

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'Apocalyptic' landscape in aftermath of volcanic eruptions on St Vincent.

The island of St Vincent has been blanketed in ash, impacting infrastructure and agriculture.

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The salmon you buy in the future may be farmed on land

A giant fish farm in Florida is rearing salmon for the US market in a huge indoor facility.

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Can Western brands recover from consumer backlash in China?

Some foreign companies are facing a boycott in China - they are not the first and won't be the last.

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Facebook v Apple: The ad tracking row heats up

Why is there is a dispute between the two tech giants and does it matter to you?

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'I will not return to work': Myanmar coup cripples healthcare system

Myanmar's medical workers are finding themselves torn between their patients and a military government.

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All the looks from the Oscars 2021 red carpet

From colour to dramatic silhouettes, attendees brought daring fashion to life at the 93rd Academy Awards.

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‘Very courageous’: Former Obama official backs Australia’s hardline stance against China

A senior defence official under United States President Barack Obama says the Five Eyes spy network should be used as a diplomatic grouping to pressure China, in a direct contrast to New Zealand’s attempt to narrow its remit.

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Best of cartoons, April 26, 2021

The news of the day as interpreted by our talented artists, illustrators and cartoonists.

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Saints lacking ‘scoreboard nourishment’ and confidence, says Ratten

Dwindling scoreboard returns, ongoing centre-bounce woes and a complete dearth of confidence have conspired to turn St Kilda’s season of anticipated ascent into one of unforeseen pain.

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French protest ruling that antisemitic killer cannot be tried

France’s highest court found that a man who threw his Jewish neighbour out a window was “in a delirious state” from heavy marijuana use when he killed her.

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2021 Oscar Winners: Complete List

The complete list of winners for the 93rd Academy Awards.

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‘I turned my scars into strength’: Victoria gets LGBTI homelessness support

Elvis Martin would have been spared months of pain if he had been supported by appropriate services when he was disowned by his family at 17 for being gay.

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Women Are Battling China’s Angry Trolls. The Trolls Are Winning.

As online attacks against Chinese feminists intensify, popular social media companies are responding by removing the women — not the abusers — from their platforms.

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AFL 2021 LIVE updates: Hawks, Crows open Anzac Day games before Essendon, Collingwood face-off at MCG

Anzac Day AFL Sunday opens with Hawthorn versus Adelaide before rivals Essendon and Collingwood face-off at the MCG and Port Adelaide and St Kilda finish the round in Adelaide.

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Rising house prices could derail post-COVID economic recovery

Policymakers need to keep an eye on rising household debt levels, propelled by the latest property boom, which could end up hurting much-needed consumer spending.

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‘I don’t have words’: The quiet anguish of the world’s doctor

He is the world’s doctor, and for months he has tirelessly led the global response to the coronavirus pandemic while privately nursing a piercing anguish.

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North players to head into quarantine, will get exemptions to train, play

North Melbourne players will be forced into 14 days of home isolation and tested for COVID-19 under Victorian government protocols when they return from Perth on Sunday morning.

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Dutton rejects Premier’s call to use RAAF base for quarantine

Defence Minister Peter Dutton says the “austere” accommodation on RAAF bases is not suitable to use to quarantine returning travellers.

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What Do Women Want? For Men to Get Covid Vaccines.

As the Biden administration seeks to get most adults vaccinated by summer, men are holding back.

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Dominic Cummings allegations: Labour calls for government to face MPs

Party wants a government minister to face questions in the Commons amid claims by former No 10 aide.

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Sharks enforcer facing huge ban for shoulder charge

The NRL’s match review committee has hit Siosifa Talakai with the highest grade possible for a huge hit on Bulldogs young gun Matt Doorey.

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Coronavirus Australia update LIVE: Confusion finally cleared up as Perth records second COVID case

Confusing messaging on who stay-at-home orders apply to in WA has been rectified after the state government issued a new direction on Saturday night backdating its lockdown rules.

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Chelsea big winners in top four race as Liverpool held

With five games remaining in the league, Chelsea occupy the fourth and final Champions League qualification place – three points ahead of West Ham and four clear of sixth-placed Liverpool.

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Fire in Baghdad hospital kills dozens of COVID-19 patients

Dozens of COVID-19 patients have died in an Iraqi hospital, a local official said, after a blaze ripped through an intensive care ward.

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Barty birthday party as Aussie wins through to final, Karatsev stuns Djokovic

Top-ranked Ash Barty celebrated her birthday by coming back from a set down to book her place in the Porsche Grand Prix final, while Novak Djokovic was bundled out of his own tournament.

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Red carpet for junta leader as ASEAN leaders claim agreement on Myanmar crisis

Leaders of south-east Asian countries have reached a consensus on five points they hope will help resolve the crisis in Myanmar.

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Unarmed Man Shot by Deputy While on 911 Call, Officials Say

Isaiah Brown was on a cordless phone with an emergency dispatcher when he was shot, his lawyer said. His family said he was in intensive care.

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Sheriff Calls For Release of Video in Death of Andrew Brown Jr.

A Black man was fatally wounded while the authorities were executing warrants. Law enforcement officials are under mounting public pressure.

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Iraq Covid hospital fire: At least 23 dead after 'oxygen tank explodes'

Flames across several floors lead to scenes of panic at a hospital in the Iraqi capital.

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Finding rich pages of history in the camps of last hope

The political debate in Australia has placed little or no value on the memories and stories of refugees.

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Disgraced Peter Handcock deserves no war memorial honour

Lieutenant Peter Handcock is a convicted war criminal who murdered without mercy and his name does not belong on any war memorial honour roll.

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Backdated stay at home order issued for Perth and Peel travellers in regional WA

The WA government issued an official direction at 8.58pm on Saturday night backdating stay at home orders to April 17 for people who had left the Perth or Peel regions to other parts of the state.

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India asks Twitter to remove tweets critical of its COVID-19 handling as cases hit new world high

The Indian government asked social media platform Twitter to take down dozens of tweets, including some by local lawmakers, that were critical of India’s handling of the coronavirus outbreak, as cases of COVID-19 again hit a world record.

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‘It’s More Than Just Tragic’: Ma’Khia Bryant and the Burden of Black Girlhood

The fatal shooting of a 16-year-old in Columbus, Ohio, highlights the different standards that young Black girls are held to.

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Woman found in chest a week after alleged murder-suicide by partner

Further details have emerged after the man was first found by the manager of their Gold Coast apartment building on Friday morning during a welfare check.

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Covid-19: Israel records no daily deaths for the first time in 10 months

The drop in deaths is seen as a promising sign as Israel vaccinates more than 50% of its population.

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Health authorities urge importance of vaccine after clot case, WA cluster

The sixth clotting case, amid more than 1 milllion vaccinations, comes as Queensland authorities prepare for an influx of arrivals from now hotspot-declared regions of WA.

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School students, families in isolation after exposure to close contact of COVID-19 case

A person classified as a close contact attended the school on Wednesday and Thursday sparking the alert.

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As parts of WA go into their third lockdown, how did we get here?

It appears health bureaucrats had known for weeks of the risks of the Mercure still being used in the nine-hotel quarantine system. Now a city of two million people holds its breath, worried it may not dodge the bullet this time.

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‘It makes me grateful for what I’ve got’: How Haas managed Ramadan in 35-degree Darwin

Payne Haas ran for the most metres out of any Bronco on Friday night, and he did so in stifling heat while completing the Muslim month of fasting.

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Indulging my dark urge of killing off bad men through fiction

Day after day, seeing reports of yet another woman killed by an ex-partner, despite her efforts to escape led my writer’s brain to a satisfying alternative.

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Israeli police arrest dozens in night of chaos in Jerusalem

A far-right Jewish group known as Lahava led a march of hundreds of protesters chanting “Arabs get out!” toward the Damascus Gate.

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J.&.J. Vaccine Will Be Available Again Soon

U.S. experts weigh the risks for younger women and cases of a rare blood-clotting disorder, and lift the pause in giving the one-shot vaccine.

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Two men freed after house collapse in Sydney’s west

Firefighters performed a rescue operation to free a man trapped in the rubble of a collapsed building in Sydney’s west.

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‘Bitterly disappointed’: Virus cuts holidays short for Rottnest guests after island evacuation

The popular holiday island was mayhem on Friday after news of a looming lockdown started coming in from the mainland.

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AstraZeneca vaccine doses in US should go to hard-hit countries, says business group

Shipping stockpiled AstraZeneca vaccine doses to countries struggling with the coronavirus “would affirm US leadership, including in COVAX”, the group said.

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Collingwood training cancelled amid AFL COVID hits

The Pies were in Perth to play West Coast last Thursday and Friday and have to isolate until they return a negative COVID-19 test.

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What are CTE and concussion and how do they affect athletes?

What’s the difference between CTE and concussion? What are their short-term and long-term effects? And how are sporting codes handling the problem?

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Mental health: Trauma, genocide and my invisible illness

The BBC's Victoria Uwonkunda fled Rwanda in 1994 but it took time to recognise the impact it had on her.

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Gregory's Girl: 'The affection for it overwhelms me'

The teenage romantic comedy set in a Scottish new town has been an enduring success for 40 years.

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Palestinian election: Leaders face reckoning as rare vote looms

After years without polls, the Palestinian political landscape may be about to change dramatically.

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Climate summit ends with Joe Biden pledging that action equals jobs

Biden is pushing hard to redefine the debate, arguing that renewable energy is at least as much an economic opportunity as an environmental imperative.

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‘I want another crack at the NRL’: Pay ready to return to coaching

You would understand if Dean Pay was jaded by the coaching caper, but the former Bulldogs mentor is keen for another opportunity in the NRL.

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US allows J&J COVID-19 vaccinations to resume

Members of an expert panel said it’s critical that younger women be told about that risk so they can decide if they would rather choose another vaccine.

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Vaccines Made at Troubled Baltimore Plant Were Shipped to Canada and Mexico

The Biden administration said it did not know of manufacturing problems at the Emergent factory when it approved shipping millions of doses of AstraZeneca’s vaccine. The company says the doses were safe.

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Why the Past Haunts Talks With Iran

For nuclear talks in Vienna to succeed, Iranians and Americans need to be more honest about their past actions.

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How Generals Plot Together, in Myanmar and Thailand

An unholy alliance between the two military governments will delay a return to democracy in both countries.

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Coronavirus reaches Everest base camp, the ‘perfect setup for a superspreader event’

Multiple climbers have tested positive after being flown out of base camp, while many common coronavirus symptoms bear a close resemblance to the symptoms of altitude sickness.

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Ma'Khia Bryant's Death Keeps Columbus Grappling With Police Shootings

With four killings in the past four months, many residents in Ohio’s capital feel victimized by their Police Department, which has received a litany of misconduct complaints.

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One Covid vaccine cuts infection risk in all age groups

Real-world data found the AZ and Pfizer jabs worked equally well in over-75s and younger people.

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Scottish election 2021: Is this Scotland’s climate election?

We take a look at one of the big issues of this election – and one of the biggest facing the world.

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Covid: The man who took pictures of social distancing signs

Photographer Matthew Chattle has collected hundreds of images of social distancing floor signs.

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European Super League: Why were there no teams from Germany?

There's growing interest in the German model, where fans hold a controlling stake in the clubs.

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Afghanistan: Have things improved since the Taliban?

With foreign forces due to leave later this year, what progress have Afghans seen in their lives?

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Lockdown lip fillers gone wrong: 'My lips went black'

Clinics say more patients are needing help after going to unaccredited people during lockdown.

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Shopping in 10 minutes: The new supermarket battleground

A raft of app-based delivery systems now promise to bring you your groceries almost instantly.

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The Indonesian island that could host Elon Musk's new SpaceX site

A remote island could host Elon Musk's new Space X project - but its residents are not impressed.

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Oscars 2021: Why the Academy needs to recognise casting directors

Experts in the field explain why their role is crucial and needs recognition at the Oscars.

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What is conversion therapy?

"Abhorrent" practices aimed at changing sexual orientation or gender identity could be banned.

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Woman infected in Perth quarantine was pregnant nurse from the UK

Speaking from the Mercure Hotel, she said she spent the past year avoiding the virus in the UK and administering the vaccine, only to contract it once in Australia.

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Yes, working from home makes you more productive, study finds

The great work-from-home experiment occasioned by the pandemic has sparked endless debates about whether employees work as effectively from the kitchen table as they do from the office. Turns out they do.

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Republicans still waiting for the ‘Biden depression’ that Trump predicted

Trump’s wild campaign claims of an imminent depression have complicated Republican efforts to develop an economic message that can dent Biden’s popular support.

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Best of cartoons, April 23, 2021

The news of the day as interpreted by our talented artists, illustrators and cartoonists.

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Girl critically burnt in inner-city unit fire, eight others assessed by paramedics

Nine people including bystanders and police have been treated by paramedics after a fire in the bedroom of a Waterloo unit where a young girl suffered critical burns.

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Biden Will Seek Tax Increase on Rich to Fund Child Care and Education

The American Family Plan, which the president wants to pay for by increasing the capital gains tax and the top marginal income tax rate, currently doesn’t include an effort to expand health coverage.

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Republicans Look to Slash the Size of Biden’s Infrastructure Plan

Working to avoid being cut out of the process, they presented a $568 billion blueprint that is a fraction of the size of President Biden’s proposal.

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The G.O.P. Is Getting Even Worse

Trumpians are having a venomous panic attack.

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Getting Real About Coal and Climate

A document from the United Mine Workers offers reason to hope.

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Join Kara Swisher on Twitter Spaces to discuss Facebook’s move into audio and its data vulnerabilities

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High Schoolers: Let’s Hear From You

We’d like to hear student opinions about what’s in the news. Write a letter to the editor in response to a recent article, and yours may be chosen for publication.

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What's gone wrong with Australia's vaccine rollout?

The country has been far slower than others including the UK and the US to immunise its population.

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Oscars 2021: Why Two Distant Strangers is 'important and necessary'

The Oscar-nominated film tells of a black man forced to relive his killing by a US police officer.

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Could this lidless paper cup cut coffee waste?

A new crop of coffee companies have solutions to cut waste in their industry.

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Post Office scandal: What the Horizon saga is all about

The background to the case of sub-postmasters whose convictions were based on evidence from faulty IT.

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Big Dog's Backyard Ultra: The toughest, weirdest race you've never heard of

The format might be simple - winning this race is anything but. Big Dog's Backyard Ultra is an unusually punishing challenge.

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Lockdown rules: What are the restrictions in your area?

Use our search tool to find out about coronavirus rules and restrictions where you live.

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The top 10 ways to use your Dine and Discover vouchers in Sydney

Sydneysiders have until June 30 to use their state government entertainment vouchers. Let our critics point you to the best.

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Flu shots to be mandatory for aged care visitors

All visitors to Queensland aged care homes will be required to have proof of their 2021 flu shots from the end of next month. 

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Blues bring in Worsfold as coaching consultant for Teague

John Worsfold and Teague worked together at West Coast, with the veteran coach handing over his role at Essendon at the end of the 2020 season.

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How to stop midlife spread – in your 30s, 40s, 50s and beyond

The good news is that no matter what your age, you can do something about weight gain.

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Global pioneer: Outback WA is going off grid to fix cyclone, bushfire outages

Storms or bushfires that down power lines and disrupt supply are the nightmare of grids around the world. Western Australia has found an alternative -- taking remote customers completely off the grid.

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NSW’s mass vaccination clinic could open next month: Premier

NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian says the Sydney Olympic Park facility will be able to dispense around 30,000 COVID-19 vaccines each week.

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‘Show me the money’: Gallen chasing payday for punches after Browne demolition

After making short work of Lucas Browne, Paul Gallen is happy to target rising Australian heavyweight Justis Huni. But only if the price is right.

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The latest illustrations from artist Matt Golding

Illustrations by the artist from The Age.

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Best of cartoons, April 22, 2021

The news of the day as interpreted by our talented artists, illustrators and cartoonists.

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Cartoons of the week

The best Herald artworks of the week from across the board.

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Airlines see COVID setbacks driving them to $62 billion loss this year

The airline industry’s chief lobby group widened its estimate for losses this year by about a quarter, saying new COVID-19 flare-ups and mutations have pushed back the timeline for a restart of global air travel.

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‘Debt trap’: Bipartisan support for tearing up Victoria’s Belt and Road agreement

National security experts and federal Labor have welcomed the Morrison government’s decision to tear up Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews’s Belt and Road agreement with the Chinese government, but warned there could be economic retaliation from Beijing.

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Justice Dept. Opens Broad Inquiry Into Minneapolis Police

The investigation was a sign that President Biden intends to wield federal law enforcement as a tool to combat police abuses.

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After Chauvin Verdict, Police React With Relief and Some Resentment

Unions and chiefs applauded the guilty verdict against Derek Chauvin, but rank-and-file officers were left feeling anxious.

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Biden to Declare Atrocities Against Armenia Were Genocide

The designation for the World War I-era killings would further fray U.S. relations with Turkey, but it is a risk the president appears willing to take to further human rights, officials said.

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House Votes to Restrict Future Travel Bans, Moving to Undo Trump’s Legacy

The No Ban Act would curb the president’s expansive power to control immigration and bar restrictions on the basis of religion. It faces steep obstacles in the Senate.

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Putin’s Tough Talk

Russian troops massed on the border of Ukraine, a dissident gravely ill, new sanctions. What’s it all mean?

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New Billie Holiday biopic shows a hard life that bore Strange Fruit

There’s plenty of grit along with the glamour in this clear-eyed look at the life, loves and persecution of jazz star Billie Holiday.

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NRL investigates alleged sex tape involving high-profile player

An NRL star at a powerhouse club was allegedly filmed having sex with a woman in a toilet.

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Geelong consider surgery for injured Dangerfield

Geelong champion Patrick Dangerfield is facing up to two months on the sidelines if surgery is deemed the best way to heal his serious ankle injury.

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Tobacco stocks plunge on report US may curb nicotine in cigarettes

Big Tobacco is on high alert over a report saying the US government may only allow cigarettes with nicotine levels so low they’d no longer be addictive, and may also move to ban menthol.

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Derek Chauvin Verdict Brings a Rare Rebuke of Police Conduct

A jury deliberated for just over 10 hours before pronouncing Mr. Chauvin guilty on all three charges: second-degree murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter.

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The Death of George Floyd Reignited a Movement. What Happens Now?

Calls for racial justice touched nearly every aspect of American life on a scale that historians say has not happened since the civil rights movement of the 1960s.

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When Will Derek Chauvin Be Sentenced? Judge Says in 8 Weeks

Mr. Chauvin, a former Minneapolis police officer who has been free on bail since the fall, was led out of the courtroom in handcuffs.

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Amid Biden Climate Push, a Question Looms: Is America’s Word Good?

After four years of “America First,” the president tries this week to reclaim U.S. leadership in the fight against climate change. Can the world trust his promises?

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Middle East states dominate list of top executioners in 2020 - Amnesty

Iran, Egypt, Iraq and Saudi Arabia follow China in Amnesty's list of who executes the most people.

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Climate change: Growing doubts over 'chip fat' biofuel

A new study questions the sustainability of used cooking oil imports into Europe to make biodiesel.

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Newspaper headlines: Super League 'in tatters' and Chauvin found guilty

Wednesday's front pages continue to chart the fate of football's "crumbling" European Super League.

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Navalny's supporters fear Russia's Putin wants him dead

President Putin's leading critic is on hunger strike and ahead of planned street protests they warn he could die.

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Derek Chauvin conviction: 'This is monumental. This is historic'

The conviction of the police officer for the death of George Floyd has been hailed as a watershed.

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Brett Forte inquest live updates: Slain cop’s boss to face barrage of questions

A two-week coronial inquest delves into the deaths of Queensland Police Senior Constable Brett Forte and his killer, Ricky Charles Maddison.

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A global tipping point for reining in Big Tech has arrived

Never before have so many countries, including Australia, moved with such urgency and vigour at the same time to limit the power of a single industry.

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Townsend officially quits Sharks for Cowboys

The club’s only premiership-winning halfback told teammates on Wednesday morning he would leave the club where he made his debut a decade ago.

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What were charges against Chauvin in Floyd death?

Prosecutors didn’t have to prove Chauvin’s restraint was the sole cause of Floyd’s death, but only that his conduct was a “substantial causal factor”.

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Next piece of the sandpit puzzle in the heart of Perth’s CBD unveiled

There are hopes a 14-storey premium office building made of sustainable materials proposed by a Hong Kong developer will breathe new life into the barren Perth City Link.

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Nuix slashes forecasts as customers downgrade contracts in pandemic

The data analytics group warns it will not meet the business forecasts set out in its IPO documents just months after its shares soared on their trading debut.

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Farmers demand future coal and gas mine ban after Shenhua buyout

Liverpool Plains farmers want future coal and gas mining banned as the Berejiklian government prepares to announce that it’s paying $100 million for a Chinese company to exit its coal mine lease.

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Police Minister calls for teacher to be sacked over BLM posters

NSW Police Minister David Elliott wants the principal of a school on Sydney’s upper north shore to explain student posters featuring slogans such as “Stop Killer Cops”.

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‘We Matter’: Derek Chauvin Verdict Brings Collective Relief

For some Americans, the conviction of the former officer in the death of George Floyd was seen as a step toward racial justice.

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Three Guilty Verdicts for One Crime: Here's Why and What It Means for Sentencing

Neither murder charge required the jury to find that Mr. Chauvin intended to kill George Floyd. Nor did the manslaughter charge.

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The 10 people who have shaped Sydney

Modern Sydney, as reflected through 190 years of publishing the Herald, has been shaped by many. Here are 10 people who have had an enormous influence on our city.

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Walter Mondale, Jimmy Carter’s vice-president, dies at 93

Mondale’s own try for the White House, in 1984, came at the zenith of Ronald Reagan’s popularity. On Election Day, he carried only his home state and the District of Columbia.

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Brett Forte inquest live updates: Police sharpshooters to testify

A two-week coronial inquest delves into the deaths of Queensland Police Senior Constable Brett Forte and his killer, Ricky Charles Maddison.

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Apple signals return of right-wing ‘free speech’ app Parler

The alternative social media app was blocked by Apple, Google and Amazon over ties to the deadly siege on the US Capitol.

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Use your ‘Gladys vouchers’: our critics’ picks of the shows

Sydneysiders have until June 30 to use their state government entertainment vouchers. Let our critics point you to the best.

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Standout stars: Joe Strummer, AJ Tracey, Vikingur Olafsson and more

AJ Tracey’s Flu Game, Vikingur Olafsson’s Debussy/Rameau, Joe Strummer’s Assembly and Berardi/Foran/Karlen’s Haven.

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Walter Mondale, Ex-Vice President Under Jimmy Carter, Dies

Under Jimmy Carter, he was the first V.P. to serve as a genuine partner of a president. His own run for the top position ended in a crushing defeat.

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Chauvin's Fate Is Now in the Jury's Hands After Closing Arguments

The jury will be sequestered in a hotel during their deliberations over Derek Chauvin, who is charged with second-degree murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter.

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Takeaways From the Closing Arguments of the Derek Chauvin Trial

Prosecutors and the defense made their final pitches to the jury.

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George Floyd death: Three Americans assess Derek Chauvin trial

A retired police veteran, a Minnesota resident and a black political hopeful share their thoughts.

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'Russia is heading for a catastrophe'

The BBC's Steve Rosenberg travels 2,000 miles east of Moscow to gauge the mood of ordinary Russians.

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Oscars 2021: 19 geeky facts from Borat to Boseman

Everything you need to know ahead of the 93rd Academy Awards on Sunday.

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Could electric tattoos be the next step in body art?

Researchers are experimenting with thin, flexible circuits that can be transferred to the skin.

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Online dating: 'In 2021 everyone is a kind-of catfish'

The hit US reality show is getting its own UK version - hosted by Julie Adenuga and Oobah Butler.

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The Ugandan mum who was once ashamed of her gay son

A support group in Uganda is helping parents come to terms with their children's sexuality.

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‘A snake’: Agnelli’s cutthroat soccer politics cause uproar

Considered by many the mastermind behind the breakaway Super League that is dividing soccer, Andrea Agnelli is gaining a reputation for his boardroom backstabbing.

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No man-to-man talk between Prince Charles and Harry seen after funeral

Many family members had hoped the pair would take the opportunity to spend some time together alone, to air their differences face to face.

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Prince William speaks out against Super League plan

The Duke of Cambridge, who is president of the UK’s Football Association, went public with his concerns amid a fierce backlash to the proposal.

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WA building watchdog inundated with contract concerns in wake of stimulus-fuelled building boom

The surge in Building and Energy inquiries comes after the number of people claiming the state government’s $20,000 Building Bonus grant blew out to nearly quadruple Treasury’s original forecasts.

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Afterpay mulls US listing as sales surge

Afterpay is exploring listing its shares on Wall Street as the world’s biggest economy overtakes Australia to become the buy now, pay later operator’s biggest market.

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What’s the Secret of Biden’s Success?

The president’s party is finally comfortable in its own skin.

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There Could Never Be a Female Andrew Yang

No woman with his résumé would have a chance of becoming New York’s mayor.

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Abandoning Afghanistan Is a Historic Mistake

Leaving proves Osama bin Laden right: Eventually, America cuts and runs.

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Big Ask: Children in England asked their hopes for post-Covid future

Millions of children in England will be surveyed in an attempt to tackle "generational problems".

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Priti Patel: Facebook encryption plan ‘must not not hamper child protection’

The Home Secretary will deliver a speech critical of Facebook's privacy plan for its apps.

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Job centre workers 'feel unsafe returning to work'

A union representing job centre staff says three in five feel unsafe interacting with the public.

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Australia opens travel bubble with New Zealand

The world's first major travel bubble set up in the Covid pandemic allows quarantine-free visits.

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2021 elections: Voters urged to register ahead of polls deadline

Up to 9.4 million people have not yet ensured they can cast a ballot in May's elections.

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Libya: Ten years on the front line

Our correspondent on what it's been like to cover the 10 years since Colonel Gaddafi was deposed and killed.

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Teenage blacksmith Ben Perkins forges social media following

Ben Perkins built a blacksmith's forge in his back garden and taught himself the traditional craft.

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The disabled doctors not believed by their colleagues

People often feel nervous when they visit a doctor, but what if you are a doctor but your colleagues don't believe you're ill?

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Abba: Why the UK gave the Swedish band 'nul points' at Eurovision

Björn Ulvaeus on the Swedish band's song contest win on British soil, and the future of streaming.

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Northern Ireland: Did anyone warn about Brexit border checks?

Border checks have caused tension in Northern Ireland but were there warnings in the Brexit campaign?

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Covid-19 vaccines: What's happening to unused jabs?

Surplus vaccine doses are piling up in some countries while others say they are not getting enough.

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Time: A love story coloured by incarceration

Garrett Bradley may become the first black director to win an Oscar for her first feature documentary.

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Daily Telegraph to pay $110,000 to Sydney lawyer over defamatory column

The Federal Court found criminal defence lawyer Chris Murphy was defamed by a column claiming he was battling the “ravages of age” and deafness.

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Tommy Raudonikis memorial updates: Rugby league legend honoured in service at Sydney Cricket Ground

A public memorial for the rugby league icon will be held at the SCG at 11am.

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The Herald's photographic coverage over the years

As we celebrate 190 years of The Sydney Morning Herald here are some of the amazing historical and recent photographs of news events covered by our fantastic photographers past and present.

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Why the Queen has turned to Sophie, Countess of Wessex after ‘Megxit’

She’s said to be the Queen’s favourite daughter-in-law, and it’s now she and her husband are set to be brought out of the shadows to replace the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.

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Hastings agrees to two-year deal with Wests Tigers

He left the NRL after an ugly fallout at Manly but Jackson Hastings will be back next year in Wests Tigers colours.

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‘Extraordinarily happy’: Vows to do, grandparents to meet as Victoria joins NZ travel bubble

Flights have begun taking off across the Tasman, allowing people to travel freely between Australia and New Zealand for the first time since March last year.

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Stokes’ Seven Group Holdings eyes buys as it raises $500 million

Kerry Stokes’ Seven Group Holdings could be eyeing more acquisitions after it pays down a chunk of its debt.

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Australian miners Orocobre, Galaxy to create $4 billion lithium giant

Heavyweight deal will see Orocobre buy Galaxy through a scheme of arrangement to create the world’s fifth-largest lithium chemicals producer.

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Brett Forte inquest live updates: Second week of hearings begin

A two-week coronial inquest will delve into the deaths of Queensland Police Senior Constable Brett Forte and his killer, Ricky Charles Maddison.

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Royal Perth Hospital staff in quarantine after COVID safety breach

The three health workers unknowingly entered a lift just minutes after the captain of the Aquagenie bulk carrier was transferred inside it.

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Rage About Europe's Super League Is Muffled by Our Cheers

A breakaway league would remake European soccer to benefit a few rich teams, but would we watch it anyway?

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Indianapolis Police Chief Says Gunman Bought Weapons Legally

Chief Randal Taylor said the gunman in the attack bought two assault-style weapons in July and August. Months earlier, his mother had warned the police about his mental state.

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PM 'risks losing red wall' over lobbying 'shame'

Senior Tory Sir Bernard Jenkin warns Boris Johnson about the crisis escalating in Whitehall.

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Chelsea end Man City’s quadruple bid, reach FA Cup final

Manchester City’s quadruple dream has been extinguished by Chelsea. Even more concerning for the ongoing pursuit of a treble could be the injury to Kevin de Bruyne.

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Queensland’s ANZAC Day events ‘good to go’ without COVID-safe plans

ANZAC Day services and marches can proceed next Sunday without any COVID restrictions, Deputy Premier Steven Miles announced on Sunday.

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Photos of the week, April 15, 2021

The week in photos from the award winning Sydney Morning Herald and Financial review photographers.

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Ant Group explores ways for Jack Ma to exit as China piles on pressure

Ant Group is exploring options for founder Jack Ma to divest his stake in the financial technology giant and give up control.

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Respectful relationships and consent ‘should be taught at playgroup’

Researchers say the Morrison Government’s new respectful relationships package, The Good Society, leaves the topic of consent way too late, introducing it at Year 10.

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Overseas travel beyond NZ in October? Don’t count on it, say airport chiefs

The chief executives of Melbourne and Brisbane’s international airports doubt Qantas will be able to relaunch most of its overseas network on October 31 as planned.

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Inside the chemist made entirely out of felt

After wowing art lovers in the US and China, Lucy Sparrow's latest felt fantasy is her first UK show in five years.

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The Zurich students living cheaply in a luxury hotel

Students in one of the world's most expensive cities get stunning views of Zurich in a former business hotel.

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These teenage climate activists are pushing for change in Australia

These teenage climate activists are pushing for change in Australia.

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Would universities call parents in a mental health crisis?

Bereaved parents call for universities to contact students' families to reduce risk of suicides.

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Covid in Brazil: Pandemic meets poverty in growing crisis

The country struggling to contain a Covid-19 surge faces a possible explosion of poverty.

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Nil-by-mouth foodie: The chef who will never eat again

Loretta Harmes hasn't eaten or tasted food for six years, but she hasn't lost her passion for cooking.

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How cancer put me off joining Amazon union

Carla Jonson's story helps explain how Amazon won last week's union vote in Alabama.

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Russia Ukraine conflict: Fact-checking Russian TV's Ukraine claims

Misleading videos were aired on Russian TV claiming to show the arrival of US tanks and planes in Ukraine.

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Greensill scandal widens as ex-British PMs hauled before inquiry

Four of the five living former prime ministers – David Cameron, Tony Blair, Gordon Brown and Sir John Major – are likely to be called to give evidence in public along with Lex Greensill.

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Hamilton takes pole ahead of both Red Bulls for Emilia-Romagna GP

World champion Lewis Hamilton edged out the Red Bull duo to claim pole position for the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix on Saturday.

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‘Humbling’: The only Australian invited to watch Prince Philip’s funeral

Commodore Guy Holthouse was one of just four overseas representatives to witness Saturday’s historic farewell in person. 

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Man arrested, police hunt others after man attacked with baseball bats

A 24-year-old man suffered life-threatening head injuries after a group of people bashed him with baseball bats in Inala on Saturday night.

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Ride-share driver knocked unconscious, passengers questioned

An Ola ride-share driver is in hospital after being knocked unconscious during an alleged confrontation with a passenger in north-west Sydney early this morning.

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Indianapolis Sikhs Mourn FedEx Shooting Victims as Questions About Motive Linger

Four of the eight people killed on Thursday night were from Indiana’s growing Sikh community.

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The gunman’s shotgun was seized last year, raising questions about his weapon.

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Pride can come after the fall for Heywood and Barramundi Lad at Wagga

Local jockey Nick Heywood and maiden galloper Barramundi Lad have unfinished business at Wagga’s showcase meeting on Sunday.

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‘This is the day we bring Trent home’: Hundreds join search

As many as 200 boats scoured Moreton Bay waters on Saturday for signs of Trent Riley who is believed to have fallen overboard while fishing on Wednesday afternoon. 

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In a Spasm of Violence, Indianapolis Faces Its Third Mass Shooting in 2021

The country grappled with yet another bloody rampage, only weeks after back-to-back mass shootings last month in Atlanta and Boulder, Colo.

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Hundreds March in Chicago, Protesting Police Shooting of Adam Toledo, 13

The boy was fatally shot in March after a police chase in Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood.

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New global coronavirus cases nearly double in two months

Scientists are also worried about the arrival of the new variant from India, which has a mutation that may make it more able to evade the body’s immune responses.

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‘For him it must be incredibly tough’: Rublev stuns 11-time champion Nadal

Andrey Rublev produced an audacious display of attacking tennis to hand record 11-time champion Rafael Nadal a 6-2, 4-6, 6-2 defeat on clay in the Monte Carlo Masters.

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US and Japan vow to push back on China’s ‘intimidation’, tech dominance

Joe Biden said the US and Japan would collaborate on 5G networks to ensure that autocratic nations do not dominate the playing field on emerging technologies. 

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‘One of the worst days of their lives’: Dingo bites boy on Fraser

A two-year-old boy has been attacked by a dingo on Fraser Island after wandering out of a home while the rest of the family was asleep on Saturday morning. 

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A Lawsuit Over Frozen Embryos

Elaine Meyer and Barry Prizant had given up on having more than one child. Then, in their 60s, they got a letter from the hospital where they’d long ago had IVF treatment.

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Covid-19: Vaccine passports 'unethical', church ministers warn

More than 1,200 ministers have written to the PM warning Covid certificates are a "form of coercion".

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COVID-19 transmission in Sydney quarantine hotel under investigation

Seven returned travellers who were being quarantined in the same Town Hall hotel were all found to have the same COVID-19 viral sequence.

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End of an era: Raul Castro resigns as Cuba’s Communist chief

Castro’s retirement means that for the first time in more than six decades Cubans won’t have a Castro formally guiding their affairs.

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Russia was given Trump campaign polling data in 2016, US reveals

The statement was perhaps the most direct link the US government has ever drawn between the Trump campaign’s inner workings and the Kremlin’s intelligence services.

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Biden Wavers on Restricting Refugee Entry

The Biden administration will for now maintain a historically low refugee cap. But after a widespread backlash from Democrats, the White House said it would raise refugee admissions in May.

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Krugman Wonks Out: The Case for Supercore Inflation

It’s going to be a year of bottlenecks and blips.

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How to Defeat Myanmar’s Military After the Coup

Elected legislators deposed in the February coup have a plan for building a new federal democratic union. We need help.

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Biden backtracks on keeping Trump cap on refugees

A refugee organisation says the White House's explanation of the order is "completely false".

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Facebook board delays decision about Trump's possible return

Facebook's Oversight Board announced it will instead announce its decision "in the coming weeks".

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Ending the ‘forever war’

Like most people, I remember vividly the night the world changed.

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Dazzling Skies, U.F.O. Sightings and Real-Life Monsters: The Week in Narrated Articles

Five articles from around The Times, narrated just for you.

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Got a Confidential News Tip?

The Times would like to hear from readers who want to share messages and materials with our journalists.

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Daunte Wright and What ‘Minnesota Nice’ Sweeps Under the Rug

The beloved stereotype about our state’s cult of politeness would have you believe that there’s no toehold for white supremacy here.

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Join Kara Swisher on Twitter Spaces to discuss harassment and discrimination in tech with Emi Nietfeld, Ifeoma Ozoma and Ellen Pao.

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Tiny guest list, Land Rover hearse and tense reunion: a royal funeral like no other

The longest-serving consort in British history will be remembered in the smallest royal funeral of modern times.

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Doctor takes Victoria Police to court over Facebook rum theft accusation

A Melbourne doctor claims he was defamed by Victoria Police after he was accused on a local Facebook page of stealing a bottle of rum.

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‘Coiled spring’: The UK’s economic surge has taken the world by surprise

It may not be an economic miracle, but the accelerating recovery now underway is a breathtaking turn of fortunes for the much denigrated British economy.

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Long marriages a rare diamond in a desert of divorce

Prince Philip’s formal titles take up paragraphs yet his most personal one is his greatest: husband.

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Kate Moss is on the NFTs wagon. She just sold a video for $16,000

Anyone can view the clip of the supermodel in bed but only one person can own the rights to the original. And the market for these “artworks” is growing.

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As Biden Pulls Out of Afghanistan, How Much Do Americans Care?

For the American public, there was never any great outcry for withdrawing, polling suggests.

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Escaping the anti-vax conspiracy rabbit hole

Catherine was a big believer in anti-vaccine conspiracy theories, but has since stopped believing in them.

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Cages around houses: Life at Belfast's peace wall

There are over 20 miles of peace walls - or peace lines - across Northern Ireland.

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Scottish election: How independence could be key to how people vote

The BBC’s Connor Gillies takes a look at how the upcoming elections in Scotland could affect the likelihood of an indyref2.

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Chile sees Covid surge despite vaccination success

The country's vaccination rollout is one of the fastest in the world, so why are Covid cases surging?

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How sex surrogates are helping injured Israeli soldiers

Therapy with surrogate sexual partners is used in Israel to rehabilitate badly injured soldiers.

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Health anxiety: The fear of illness making people quit jobs and move home

For some people, Covid has fuelled a debilitating mental health condition known as health anxiety.

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How George Floyd's death changed a small Iowa town

Issues of race were rarely discussed in Decorah, until a death 160 miles away changed everything.

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Lateral-flow tests: What are the risks and benefits?

What are the risks and benefits from using wide-scale lateral-flow tests?

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Smaller and better smartphone cameras are on the way

Smaller and more powerful lenses promise to bring even better smartphone cameras.

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Daisy Turnbull: I didn’t realise how depressed my father was

Daisy Turnbull is focused on teaching resilience. But, as a daughter, she didn’t know how her father, Malcolm, struggled until she read his book.

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From the Archives, 1971: Bankstown paddock hides secret RAAF headquarters

50 years ago, a secret underground military base dating from World War II, in near perfect condition, was uncovered in suburban Bankstown.

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Central Coast woman’s death after COVID-19 vaccination being investigated

Federal health authorities are investigating the woman’s death reportedly from a blood clot after she received a coronavirus vaccination.

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How the G.O.P. Lost Its Clear Voice on Foreign Policy

After four years of Donald J. Trump’s America-first mantra, Republican views on foreign intervention, long a signature part of the party’s brand, have splintered.

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Derek Chauvin Declines to Testify About George Floyd's Death

The jury is expected to hear closing arguments on Monday and could deliver a verdict in Mr. Chauvin’s trial next week.

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Andrew Yang Hasn’t Done the Math

Was his economic story too good to check?

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Wisdom Isn’t What You Think It Is

It’s more about listening than talking.

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Why Spy Agencies Say the Future Is Bleak

Climate change, technology, disease and financial crises will pose big challenges for the world, an intelligence report concludes.

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Election 2021: How do I vote?

About 48 million people will be able to vote in a series of elections on Thursday, 6 May.

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'We realised that by joining together we could make a difference'

The cooperative firms who say their business model made them more resilient to the pandemic.

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Body found after house fire at Fraser Coast

A body has been found and a crime scene has been declared after a house fire in Maryborough. 

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4KQ surges in latest radio ratings at Nova’s expense

AM music station 4KQ has surged in the latest radio ratings, toppling FM music powerhouse Nova 106.9 from its period of dominance.

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AFLW expert tips: Grand final

Our experts give their tips for the 2021 AFLW grand final.

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For Meadow Festival, the Bluesfest cancellation raised hackles

The Meadow music festival in the Otways later this month is ready to go, and the founder hopes to avoid the same fate as Bluesfest.

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What keeps climate scientists like me awake at night - and why the next 10 years are so critical

The Climate Council says Australia needs to triple its ambition to cut carbon emissions by 2030. Here’s why.

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Explosive attacks against Gina Rinehart yet to be quelled in Hope Downs clash

The mining magnate’s promise to ‘blow’ her children out of WA Supreme Court proceedings simply ignited fresh attacks against her.

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The fascinating history of royal family mourning dress codes

There is a royal protocol for everything, and since the Duke of Edinburgh’s passing last week, we have become reacquainted with the customs of royal mourning.

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Streeton’s Venetian masterpiece, hidden for a century, set for auction

Arthur Streeton’s finest European painting, his magnificent depiction of Venice’s Grand Canal, is going to auction for the first time in more than a century.

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Australia to withdraw all troops from Afghanistan after Biden’s vow to end war

All Australian troops in Afghanistan are set to leave the country by September after US President Joe Biden announced an end to the 20-year war.

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The best gadgets to help manage your heart health

The Apple Watch has been approved to collect ECG readings in Australia, but there are plenty of other ways to keep tabs on what your heart is doing.

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‘Six times I have lamented my choice’: even top gardeners get it wrong

Dan Hinkley has more than 20 years of experience as a gardener, but admits he is on the eighth attempt of searching for the perfect plant to grow outside his kitchen

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Thailand’s COVID third wave threatens plan to open Phuket to world

With record numbers of the virus seeded by entertainment venues, the vision for quarantine-free travel in the holiday hub from July has received a major blow.

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Rage Is the Only Language I Have Left

Society has become horribly desensitized to police killings of Black men.

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Our Firearms Problems Just Keep Piling Up

The gun crazies go wild and children die from curious trigger fingers.

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Lessons for America From a Weird Portland

Soaring rhetoric about justice is fine. But what matters more is keeping people safe and picking up the garbage.

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New film makes a case for the ultimate act of self-love: marrying yourself

When other people’s demands get too much, the heroine of Iciar Bollain’s heartwarming film does the only thing that makes sense: she marries herself.

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‘Premiers are pretty busy’: Qld reacts as PM wants more meetings over vaccine

No new local coronavirus cases were detected in Queensland on Thursday.

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Djokovic, Nadal make winning returns at Monte Carlo Masters

Returning from a long break, both Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal opened their claycourt seasons with victories at the Monte Carlo Masters.

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Brett Forte inquest live updates: Final hearing day of first week

The two-week coronial inquest delves into the deaths of Queensland Senior Constable Brett Forte and his killer, Ricky Charles Maddison.

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Google executive’s 2020 move to Coinbase worth $US646 million

Even for Silicon Valley, Surojit Chatterjee’s rise to extraordinary wealth was lightning fast.

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Senate Passes Anti-Asian-American Hate Crimes Bill

The vote, 92 to 6, could allow for final passage later this week, though an amendment process could be another roadblock.

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PA Hospital ward must be cleaned again after virus remnants found

Brisbane’s Princess Alexandra Hospital will have its ward 5D deep-cleaned again after viral fragments were detected following the first clean.

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ABC’s Ghost Train Fire expose is fascinating but flawed

The Exposed investigation of the 1979 tragedy is undermined by true-crime cliches and overly dramatic recreations.

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Chinese students paying thousands for a chance at Wall Street

Getting a shot at a coveted investment banking or finance job is a cutthroat, and sometimes controversial, business in China.

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Lamington wars: claiming an Australian invention really takes the cake

Steal the pavlova if you must New Zealand, but only an April Fool would deem the lamington an import.

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Soon after losing a baby, I fell pregnant but the joy wasn’t immediate

A pregnancy after a loss is often viewed by the outside world as a chance for a fresh start. For the parents, it’s not always that simple.

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Key Findings from the Inspector General's Capitol Riot Report

Intelligence failures, orders to use less aggressive measures and equipment breakdowns contributed to the Capitol Police’s botched response, a watchdog found.

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Police Officer Who Fatally Shot Daunte Wright Was Training Others

Kimberly A. Potter was a 26-year veteran of the force in a Minneapolis suburb and president of a police union.

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Chauvin Trial: Defense Focuses on Floyd's Past Police Encounters

The defense also presented body camera video from a previous arrest of George Floyd, part of its strategy to shift the jurors’ focus to his use of illicit drugs.

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Takeaways from Day 12 of the Derek Chauvin Trial.

An expert testifying for the defense said Mr. Chauvin was justified in pinning George Floyd under his knee. He contradicted numerous experts called by prosecutors, including the police chief of Minneapolis.

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'Mix and match' UK Covid vaccine trial expanded

Using different shots for the first and second doses might give better protection, say experts.

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US seeks China climate agreements ahead of Biden summit

US envoy John Kerry will hold talks in Shanghai ahead of a climate summit hosted by President Biden.

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Black youth unemployment 'hits 35% in pandemic'

Young black people three times more likely to be out of work than white peers, new research shows.

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Not even Tesla can overcome Australia’s hostility to electric cars

Tesla and the electric-car industry generally thrive in the world’s richest nations. Not so in Australia, where even tractors outsell EVs two to one.

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‘I’d love an apology’: Christine Holgate appeals to PM

Ex-Australia Post chief Christine Holgate says Prime Minister Scott Morrison should apologise for “humiliating” her in the Parliament over the Cartier watches saga.

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Tommy Raudonikis to be honoured at SCG memorial service

Rugby league great Tommy Raudonikis will be remembered at a memorial service at the SCG on Monday after his death last week.

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Sacked Logan councillors have fraud charges dropped

Seven Logan councillors who were suspended after the Crime and Corruption Commission Queensland levelled fraud allegations against them have had their charges dropped in court.

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Biden to Withdraw Combat Troops From Afghanistan by Sept. 11

After years of arguing against an extended military presence in Afghanistan, President Biden is doing things his way, with the deadline for withdrawal set for the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks.

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With Afghan Decision, Biden Seeks to Focus U.S. on New Challenges

The president’s choice to set a firm date for a full withdrawal reflected a belief that the priorities of 2021 require moving on from policies set in 2001.

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Police Told to Hold Back on Capitol Riot Response, Report Finds

Despite being tipped that “Congress itself is the target” on Jan. 6, Capitol Police were ordered not to use their most powerful crowd-control weapons, according to a scathing new watchdog report.

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Did Spotlighting a Rare Potential Vaccine Side Effect Put More at Risk?

Some public health officials fear that the pause on the Johnson & Johnson vaccine may fuel vaccine hesitancy and expose more Americans to a bigger danger: the coronavirus.

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We Need a High Wall With a Big Gate on the Southern Border

Immigration is America’s lifeblood, so we can’t risk losing it.

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The F.D.A.’s Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Call Is No Catastrophe

There might have been better ways to handle the situation, but officials did what they had to do.

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Amazon’s Big Win Over the Little Guy

Corporate America keeps squeezing the humanity out of the workplace.

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Cressida Cowell: Children's Laureate leads call for £100m primary school library fund

Cowell and other leading writers want yearly funding to aid primary school libraries post-pandemic.

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Lockdown lifting in Liverpool: 'Light at the end of the tunnel'

Excitement, relief and cocktails flowed as bars and non-essential shops reopened in Liverpool.

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Covid: 'The world through my eyes is different'

Usha Mistry has very limited sight and is worried about having to move around London as lockdown eases.

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Saving the kelp forest that stars in My Octopus Teacher

The makers of the Bafta-winning documentary want to preserve the underwater ecosystem it features.

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