Ukraine crisis: Ukrainians prepare to go home to fight

A growing number of Ukrainians living in Britain are headed for the front lines in their homeland.

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‘Disgusting’ food served to aged care residents despite $460 million handout

The federal government does not know how much of the $460 million it paid aged care providers to improve nutrition has been spent on meals.

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Supreme Court Considers Limiting E.P.A.’s Ability to Address Climate Change

Members of the court’s conservative majority voiced skepticism that Congress had authorized the agency to decide what they said were major political and economic questions.

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Pushchair passed over heads in desperate train station scenes

The BBC's Fergal Keane is in the city of Lviv where refugees are waiting for a train out of Ukraine.

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FIFA Will Ban Russia, Ejecting It From World Cup Qualifying

The decision to bar Russian clubs and national teams came a day after FIFA was criticized for not going far enough to punish Russia for invading Ukraine.

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FIFA Proposes Penalties for Russia but No Ban, Yet

The restrictions proposed by soccer’s governing body for a World Cup playoff next month stopped short of the all-out ban Russia’s opponents have demanded.

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Glasgow's homeless given free haircuts

A barber from Bearsden has been cutting the hair of homeless people.

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Putin puts nuclear forces on alert on frantic day of war and diplomacy

Nuclear threats, peace talks, sanctions and an escalation in street-to-street fighting – Sunday marked a new high in both diplomacy and war since the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

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How Lopsided New District Lines Deepen the U.S. Partisan Divide

Competitive districts are disappearing in Texas and beyond. Consider the case of a once-rising Republican star, Dan Crenshaw, in the Houston suburbs.

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Chelsea trustees have not agreed to run club after Roman Abramovich move

The trustees of Chelsea's charitable foundation have not yet agreed to take control of the club, BBC Sport has learned.

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BP to ‘exit’ its 20 percent stake in the Russian oil company Rosneft.

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Vladimir Putin’s Clash of Civilizations

Putin is embracing a more sinister version of the unconstrained vision that once led George W. Bush astray.

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Six Nations: England withstand Wales comeback to win 23-19 at Twickenham

England snuff out a threatening second-half comeback to record a fifth successive home Six Nations win over Wales in an untidy game at Twickenham.

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I had anti-wrinkle treatment for my knees. Here’s how it went

The Matrix mono threads treatment helps the body to start producing collagen naturally.

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Ukraine’s Fight Feels Close to Home for These Americans

The Russian invasion deeply affects Ukrainians in the United States, but it also resonates with a 100-year-old Holocaust survivor in Texas and a Taiwanese American family in Georgia.

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I'm one happy man Christian Eriksen on his return to football

Brentford midfielder Christian Eriksen speaks of his joy after making his first appearance in eight months after collapsing while playing for Denmark at Euro 2020.

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Putin Faces Sanctions, but His Assets Remain an Enigma

On paper, the Russian president appears to own very little. Yet estimates put his hidden wealth well over $100 billion.

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Ukraine: Woman confronts armed Russian soldier

The woman angrily asks the soldier, seen holding a large machine gun, why he has come to the city.

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The silent killer: Why medical research is fired up about inflammation

From long COVID to Alzheimer’s, all manner of health woes are increasingly thought to have inflammation in common. Now, great medical minds are on the case.

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Ukraine conflict: UK to impose sanctions on Russia's President Putin

PM Boris Johnson accuses the Russian leader of wanting to overturn the post-Cold War order.

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Ukraine conflict: Refugees rush to borders to flee Russia's war

BBC correspondents talk to Ukrainians heading to the five countries on their western border.

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Ukraine conflict: BP under pressure to sell stake in Russian firm

The oil giant's boss is warned of UK government concerns about its "overexposure to Russian interests".

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Thousands of Ukrainians flee as Russian missiles hit Kyiv

Tens of thousands of Ukrainians, mostly women and children, have crossed into Poland, Romania, Hungary and Slovakia while Russian missiles pounded the capital Kyiv.

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Russia will limit access to Facebook, a major platform for dissent.

Since President Vladimir V. Putin launched his attack on Ukraine, many Russians have taken to social media to express their anger.

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‘I had suicidal thoughts’: Nick Kyrgios details mental health struggle

Tennis pro Nick Kyrgio has spoken about his mental health battles and says he has “completely turned myself around ... life is beautiful”.

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How to Respond to Putin’s Attack on Ukraine

Readers discuss Russia’s motives, NATO expansion and sanctions. Also: Making our roads safer.

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WATCH: How Russia's invasion of Ukraine started

Russia launches a full-scale attack on Ukraine - after previously saying it wouldn't. Here's how it unfolded.

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Rain in Sydney expected to intensify with storms and heavy downpours

Sydneysiders are bracing for more rain, with up to 15mm expected on Friday and double the amount on Saturday.

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Resurgent consumer demand may be about to fall off a cliff once more

Never mind the geopolitical implications of Vladimir Putin’s semi-deranged attempts to recreate the old Soviet empire, the likely consequences for the global economy are bad enough.

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Prosecutors Leading Trump Fraud Investigation in NY Resign

The prosecutors had abruptly stopped presenting evidence to a grand jury in the high-stakes criminal investigation into the former president’s business practices.

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Make TV streaming giants back Australian shows, or our success story is over

The government has missed every chance to modernise our media framework, handing a golden ticket to streaming services and putting our beloved film and television industry at threat of market failure.

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Hamilton calls for 'non-biased' stewards as pre-season testing begins

Lewis Hamilton calls for Formula 1 to ensure race officials are "non-biased" as pre-season testing begins in Barcelona.

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Ukraine declares state of emergency, summons citizens home from Russia

Ukraine declared a state of emergency on Wednesday and told its citizens in Russia to flee, while Moscow began evacuating its Kyiv embassy.

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The Ukraine Crisis: Will Sanctions Against Russia Work?

A reader calls for stronger action; another urges that China impose sanctions. Also: Dr. Paul Farmer; breast cancer; funeral expenses; the Trump G.O.P.

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Boots to sell £6 Covid tests ahead of rule change

Four-packs of lateral flow tests will be on sale for £17 from Wednesday despite free tests remaining until 1 April.

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‘Motivate people to talk’: $500,000 reward offered in Theo Hayez case

The NSW government and NSW Police are offering a $500,000 reward for information that sheds light on the disappearance of Belgian backpacker Theo Hayez.

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Stocks Pare Losses, Even as the West Prepares Russia Sanctions

After tumbling early in the day, stocks in Europe reversed course. But U.S. indexes fell.

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Footballer Emiliano Sala had carbon monoxide poisoning prior to crash - inquest

The footballer's blood contained high levels of the gas before plane crashed, an inquest hears.

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Putin Orders Forces to Separatist Areas; Germany Halts Russian Pipeline

The United States and its allies called the Kremlin’s recognition of two separatist regions, and the deployment of Russian troops there, a blunt defiance of international law that risks war.

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Russian Lawmakers Approve Use of Military Force Abroad

“Negotiations have reached a dead end,” a Russian deputy defense minister said.

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Democratic Economists Should Evaluate Ideas on Their Merits

When your experts instinctively dismiss popular arguments.

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As Russia Moves Into Ukraine, What Comes Next?

Readers respond to developments in the Russia-Ukraine crisis. Also: A farewell to Jane Brody; the overlooked translator; a tribute to truckers.

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America will not defend Ukraine, for fear of China

America won’t defend Ukraine against a Russian invasion because it is seized with the all-consuming urgency of defending itself, against China.

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What’s at Stake for the Global Economy if Russia Invades Ukraine

Countries that depend on the region’s rich supply of energy, wheat, nickel and other staples could feel the pain of price spikes.

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Storm Eunice: Baby born on hard shoulder near Felixstowe

Lauryn and Josh Vartan say they considered the name Eunice but decided to stick with Florence.

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‘Mixed result’: Insurers to pay interest on COVID-19 claims

Small business owners who are able to meet a high evidence threshold will be able to claim interest on business interruption insurance claims, in a long-running legal battle over insurance liability during the pandemic.

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Medina Spirit Stripped of 2021 Kentucky Derby Win

The horse’s trainer, Bob Baffert, was suspended and fined after his horse failed a postrace drug test last year.

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The elaborate con that tricked dozens into working for a fake design agency

Dozens of young people were tricked into thinking they were working for a glamorous UK design agency - which didn’t really exist.

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‘A perfect storm’: Up to 70,000 women may have been coerced into withdrawing super

Super funds and financial legal services are now hearing from women who were forced by abusive partners to withdraw from their superannuation during the pandemic.

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How They Did It: Sandy Hook Families Savor Long-Awaited Legal Wins

After early defeats in Congress, relatives of those lost in the 2012 shooting fought on, besting a renowned gun maker and an infamous conspiracy theorist.

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Super subs rescue Manchester United against Leeds

Second-half goals from substitutes Fred and Anthony Elanga earned Manchester United a 4-2 victory over Leeds United in a thriller at Elland Road.

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People From Eastern Ukraine Are Evacuating to Russia as Tensions Continue

Refugees crossed into Russia after a warning from Kremlin-backed rebel leaders that Ukraine was about to launch an attack on the separatist areas.

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In a Call with Putin, Macron Pursues a Diplomatic Solution in Ukraine

But the Kremlin signaled little optimism regarding a diplomatic path, saying Western countries were pushing Ukraine’s government to a “military solution.”

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The C.D.C. Isn’t Publishing Large Portions of the Covid Data It Collects

The agency has withheld critical data on boosters, hospitalizations and, until recently, wastewater analyses.

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I Captured the Olympics With My Polaroid. Until the Camera Froze.

A 50-year-old Polaroid SX-70 might not be built for the Winter Games. Or maybe it’s perfect.

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China's Fast Train, an Olympic Highlight

A journey by high-speed train offers a window on the nation’s future, as well as some of the past it would like to leave behind.

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Ferry fire: Search for 12 missing off Corfu continues

The 12 who are still missing are all thought to be truck drivers, according to authorities.

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Fans take a stand on rule changes, commentary and curtain raisers

The AFL Fans Association has released the findings of its poll of more than 850 supporters, and the results are intriguing.

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TikTok takes on climate as new social activism sweeps the net

Tara Bellerose spends 15 to 20 hours a week making videos for Instagram and TikTok. She’s part of a growing group of climate influencers tackling one of the biggest challenges via social media.

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How the Fight Over Abortion Rights Has Changed the Politics of South Texas

In the Laredo region, long a Democratic stronghold, that single issue appears to be driving the decision for many voters, the majority of whom are Catholic.

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Mexican army moves in on drug lord's home town

Landmines planted by rival gangs in the area killed one and injured others in recent weeks.

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Drivers rescue ambulance stuck in snow on 999 call

A 10-month-old baby was being rushed to hospital with breathing difficulties when the vehicle became stuck.

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A Giant’s leap forward: The AFL star helping elite athletes invest in startups

GWS Giants star Matt de Boer says his investment syndicate for elite athletes gives sports stars a foothold in the booming startup space.

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How Putin Has Already Weakened Ukraine’s Economy

Flights have been canceled, commercial shipping is threatened, and people fear an invasion is coming.

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Storm Eunice: Two people killed as strong winds batter UK

A woman was killed by a falling tree and a man died after his car was hit by debris in fierce winds.

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False flags: What are they and when have they been used?

Nato allies suspect that Russia will use a false flag attack as a pretext to invade Ukraine

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‘It’s a war grave’: New battle over future of HMAS Perth

Families of sailors lost on the famous World War II cruiser are resisting a proposal to open the wreck off the coast of Indonesia to marine tourism and diving.

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Kazakhstan's Internet Shutdowns Could Be a Warning for Ukraine

Control of the internet is increasingly part of any modern conflict.

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After Weeks of Demonstrations, Ottawa Police Clamp Down on Protesters

A swell of officers and tow trucks closed in on an encampment of truckers after demonstrations had roiled the Canadian capital. Follow news on the protests.

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The poisonous plants to keep your dog away from

The list of poisonous plants grown in gardens is long. While serious poisoning of dogs resulting from dining on the garden is not common, it has happened.

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When Walter Dellinger Spoke ‘the Justices Paid Attention’

Mr. Dellinger, a fierce liberal raised in the heart of the former confederacy, was always keenly aware of the forces he was up against.

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Canada protests: Police warn protesters to leave amid plans to clear blockade

Prime Minister Trudeau is defending his decision to invoke the Emergencies Act to end the protests.

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Storm Eunice: A guide to preparing

Practical ways you can prepare for Storm Eunice.

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Baz Luhrmann opens up about his Elvis Presley bio-pic

The Australian director of Moulin Rouge and The Great Gatsby sees The King’s life as a canvas to tell a story about America.

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Blinken challenges Putin to tell the world Russia will not invade Ukraine

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken warns the UN Security Council that a Russian false flag operation could include a fake or real assault using chemical weapons.

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A Look Inside the Chicken Industry

Readers call for change in how chickens are raised and marketed; an executive defends industry practices. Also: A Canadian view; reading classics aloud.

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The Rise of Big Tech May Just Be Starting

Amazon, Apple, Google and Microsoft are expanding their reach over the rest of the economy.

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Prince Andrew's statement seems to contradict answers he gave me - Emily Maitlis

The BBC Newsnight presenter compares Prince Andrew's latest statement with the defence he offered in their 2019 interview.

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Wanted: 30 female train drivers. The outcome? 28,000 applicants

A single job advert in Saudi Arabia has highlighted the scale of demand from women to enter the workforce in the conservative kingdom.

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A Quest for the Best Food Inside the Beijing Winter Olympics Bubble

Most of Beijing was off limits because of the pandemic. But international visitors made discoveries, swapped tips and celebrated finds on social media and a Google doc.

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Google moves to make Android apps more private

No details are available but it says it will not be using the same approach as Apple.

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How Kathy Hochul Went From Unexpected Governor to Certain Front-Runner

New York’s first female governor, who quickly and quietly assembled a campaign juggernaut, will get the Democratic Party’s backing in her re-election campaign on Thursday.

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Experts call time on WA’s strict vaccine mandate as getting a coffee turns political

Epidemiologists say there is little more to be gained from the state’s mandate shutting the unvaccinated out of venues across WA.

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A Woman Is Cured of H.I.V. Using a Novel Treatment

She’s the third person ever to be cured. Researchers announced that the new approach holds the potential for curing more people of racially diverse backgrounds.

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Winter Olympics: What are the drugs test rules and what did Kamila Valieva do?

A 15-year-old Winter Olympic figure skater has failed a drugs test, so why can she still compete?

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War in Europe ‘unimaginable’: Scholz the latest leader to take on Putin in Moscow

The German Chancellor’s one-day trip, which followed a visit to Kyiv on Monday, is part of a Western effort to try to prevent a Russian attack on Ukraine.

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Senate Confirms Califf as F.D.A. Chief in Tight Vote

The narrow 50-46 decision underscored the divisions on both sides of the aisle over agency policies on opioids and abortion medications and his ties to the drug industry.

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Ukraine: Social media videos show Russian military equipment on the move near border

Social media clips show military vehicles on the move - despite Russia's denials of an attack.

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How Pizza Hut chief plans to steal a slice of Domino’s market share

Pizza Hut Australia CEO Phil Reed is candid about his ongoing mission to take on Australia’s biggest pizza franchise.

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Ukrainians Find Common Purpose in Opposing Russia

A trip along the Dnieper River explores what it means to be Ukrainian at a moment of extreme peril, as the country debates Russia’s place in its past, and its future.

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Covid-19: Northern Ireland to remove all remaining restrictions

The regulations that are currently in place will become guidance, Health Minister Robin Swann says.

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Rocket part on crash course with Moon 'not from Elon Musk's SpaceX'

Astronomers no longer believe a rocket stage that's due to hit the Moon was from Elon Musk's SpaceX.

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Killer murdered three people 'in campaign of crime'

Anthony Russell has admitted killing a mum and son plus a pregnant woman he is accused of raping.

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Opening Statements Begin in Hate Crimes Trial for Arbery Killing

The three white men convicted of murdering Ahmaud Arbery in Georgia now face charges in federal court. Follow updates here.

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Just 22 luxury beauty products to treat yourself to today

Whether you’re coupled up or flying solo, show yourself some love with these decadent gifts-to-self this Valentine’s Day.

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Inflation in Sydney: What prices are up, what’s down and who is the hardest hit

Consumer prices in Sydney are rising at the fastest pace for a decade. But the headline inflation rate does not tell the full story.

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End lockdowns, treat COVID-19 like flu and gastro, aged care boss says

Confining aged care residents to their rooms must be replaced by managing coronavirus like flu or gastro outbreaks, says the boss of a nursing home group that has successfully fought back the virus.

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‘Pathetically undergunned’: The navy’s nuclear dilemma

The navy has spent billions on new surface ships, but experts warn they’re all but useless against China. Modern naval warfare will be won underwater – and time’s running out for Australia to be ready.

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Macron, the non-candidate candidate, is in full campaign mode

He has a full campaign team fanning out across France, but Emmanuel Macron isn’t even a candidate for April’s presidential election – yet.

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Prepare Yourself for This Weekend’s ‘Crypto Bowl’

The Super Bowl will feature commercial breaks that embrace the usual jokes and celebrities plus a whole lot of blockchain.

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In Arbery Hate Crimes Trial, Racism Will Take Center Stage

Jurors in the unusual case will be asked to decide if the men who chased and killed Ahmaud Arbery were motivated by racial animus. The evidence they may consider includes explicitly racist language.

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A Success Story, but Also a Myth?

Readers respond to an essay by Tara Westover, the author of “Educated,” about college education and the American dream.

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Chelsea 2-1 Palmeiras (aet): Kai Havertz winner secures Club World Cup for Blues

Chelsea are crowned Club World Cup champions after an extra-time victory against Brazilian club Palmeiras in Abu Dhabi.

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Falling into the ‘freedom’ movement ... and getting out

If you had asked her a year ago where she might find herself in 2022, Ash Jackson would have said in a concentration camp or an armed insurrection.

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Jeff Zucker Was Right to Resign. But I Can't Judge Him.

Strong feelings can develop, even within the confines of strong — and necessary —boundaries.

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Chidiebere Ibe: Illustrator of black fetus to have art published in book

Nigerian illustrator Chidibere Ibe's medical illustrations aim to improve black skin representation in medical literature.

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Biden speaks to Putin as thousands of Ukrainians rally against Russian threat

A feverish round of diplomatic talks took place on Saturday after the US warned of an imminent Russian attack on Ukraine – a claim Moscow dismissed as propaganda.

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The Rise in Book Bans and Censorship

Readers discuss complaints against “Maus,” “To Kill a Mockingbird,” “Beloved” and other books.

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Russia-Ukraine crisis: UK nationals told to leave Ukraine

Boris Johnson tells world leaders he fears for the security of Europe amid tensions with Russia.

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Dawn Fraser and the case of the unknown Olympic flag heist

Dawn Fraser caused a furore at the Tokyo Olympics when she stole an Olympic flag, but four years earlier she was involved in another, previously unknown, heist.

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Brooklyn's Poly Prep Makes Masks Optional, Despite State Mandate

A spokesman for the state’s Department of Health called the decision at Poly Prep Country Day School a “violation.”

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BBC Centenary: BBC Weather’s most memorable moments

As BBC Weather celebrates its centenary here are some of the biggest meteorological moments in its history.

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Gallery: 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics

The best photos from the international wires at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic Games in China.

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How a Chechen Abduction Exposes Putin’s Problems at Home

A furor over the arrest of a woman by agents of the Chechen strongman Ramzan Kadyrov shows the internal challenges facing President Vladimir V. Putin, even as he tries to project global power.

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End to income test would deliver ‘grey army’ of workers: seniors

Businesses are crying out for workers. National Seniors says axing the income test on the aged pension would be a power incentive for older people to work.

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Even bosses are giving up on the five-day office week

Companies around the world are now adopting hybrid work patterns unrecognisable from pre-pandemic routines – all but killing off the five-day-a-week commute.

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Who Will Win the Super Bowl in 2022? The Cincinnati Bengals.

This team is touched by magic.

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Kids Company was mismanaged, Charity Commission finds

Kids Company repeatedly failed to pay tax and workers, a report by the Charity Commission finds.

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Stillbirths, diabetes, baby sizes rise in Victoria during pandemic

Obstetricians saw a rise in stillbirths during the first year of the pandemic, and warn that disrupted and reduced access to maternity services during lockdowns may have contributed to the change.

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Lindsey Jacobellis Wins 1st U.S. Gold of Beijing Games

A snowboard cross icon never let a mistake at the 2006 Olympics define her career. A gold medal now doesn’t change that.

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Vardy’s ‘nasty’ text not about Rooney, court told

On the second day of the hearing, Mrs Vardy's barrister said the message was "about someone else".

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Is Australia ready for war? The air force’s biggest problem with China is how to get there

With a combat range of just 1000 kilometres, can the multibillion-dollar Joint Strike Fighter be the right fit for the Royal Australian Air Force?

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PMQs: Fact-checking claims on fraud, Brexit and the economy

At Prime Minister's Questions, there were claims on fraud, Brexit and the economy.

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Morrison’s controversial religious discrimination bill passes lower house

In a significant blow to the government, five Liberals crossed the floor to vote with Labor to prevent changes to the Sex Discrimination Act that would have made it lawful to expel trans students from religious schools.

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Team Figure Skating Medal Ceremony Is Postponed Amid Legal Inquiry

The I.O.C. calls the delay in the event won by the Russian team “an emerging issue.” It’s unclear whether it will affect the final results.

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Embarrassing, but success covers the cracks for Simon Goodwin

Simon Goodwin is fortunate that the dirty linen has been aired after a flag-winning campaign. Would he be a premiership coach if this had come to light last pre-season?

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The Star encouraged high rollers to pretend to live outside NSW

Australian casino company Star Entertainment encouraged some of its biggest punters to lie about the fact they lived in Sydney as part of a scheme that denied the NSW government millions in tax revenue.

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Steve ‘Turvey’ Mortimer facing a battle to live with dignity

The greatest Bulldog is facing the toughest fight of his life.

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‘It’s appalling’: For trans student Miles, gender identity should have nothing to do with school

Miles Wade, 16, had a positive experience at his government school when he transitioned. He does not understand how faith-based schools could be allowed to discriminate.

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What’s the best way to handle a job interview question I can’t answer?

A job-seeker grapples with the silence that can follow a tough interview question – the secret is that, sometimes, it’s OK to say you don’t know.

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Hike taxes or the GST to fix the crisis-stricken aged care system: Seniors

The Productivity Commission should be tasked with deciding how to find the extra $7 billion to $15 billion a year needed to fix the aged care system, advocates say.

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Desley should be preparing to study law. Instead, she lives in her car through sweltering Perth heatwaves

Aspiring law student Desley Taylor should be starting university this month, but without a roof over her head that dream is on hold.

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Decoding Dickens’s Secret Notes to Himself, One Symbol at a Time

A letter Charles Dickens wrote in his mystifying style of shorthand had gone unread for over a century. Computer programmers helped scholars decode it.

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Billions to transform the Pilbara: WA’s hydrogen hubs plan revealed

A confidential WA government plan reveals ambitions for 500 kilometres of connected hydrogen production along the coast by 2030, costing tens of billions.

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The Legalized Gambling Free-for-All

We seem to have dropped any pretense of responsible wagering.

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Covid: PM pledges tough targets to tackle NHS backlog and Ottawa truckers defiant

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Monday evening.

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Macron looks to avoid war, build trust as he steps up diplomacy in Moscow

French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday became the highest-profile Western leader to visit Moscow since Russia began massing troops on the border with Ukraine.

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The Republican Strategy on a Supreme Court Nominee

A reader offers the G.O.P. a suggestion about the hearing. Also: Gerrymandering; masks in school; a defense of meat; hard truths about gambling.

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Doctor murder: Hundreds at Gary Jenkins Cardiff vigil

Organisers want the gathering to show unity against intolerance after the homophobic killing.

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How to get a ‘one-day refund’ each week

Operating constantly at 100 per cent capacity will mean you’re headed toward burnout. A productivity expert explains how to take back control of your time.

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The Crisis That Defined Blinken’s First Year

As the secretary of state enters his second year in office, Russia threatens, China looms and Afghanistan remains a challenge.

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Holders Leicester knocked out of FA Cup by Championship side Nottingham Forest

Holders Leicester City suffer a shock FA Cup fourth-round loss to east Midlands rivals Nottingham Forest in a pulsating game.

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Australia will ‘lose next decade’ unless it stands up to China: Dutton

Defence Minister Peter Dutton has said Australia and its allies must stand up to China in the South China Sea or it will continue its aggressive expansionism.

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Macron Tries to Avert a European War and Reshape European Security

The French president’s shuttle diplomacy this week in Moscow and Kyiv will be a delicate exercise, given European reservations and American resolve.

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Six Nations 2022: Scotland beat England 20-17 to retain Calcutta Cup

Watch highlights as Scotland claim a nerve-shredding Six Nations victory over England to secure successive Calcutta Cup wins for the first time since 1984.

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Chinese labour court orders Haileybury to pay teacher’s wages amid pandemic cuts

A Chinese labour court has ordered one of Melbourne’s most prominent private schools to compensate a former teacher for wages that were unpaid at its international campus near Beijing.

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Where Fox News and Donald Trump Took Us

Roger Ailes understood the appeal Mr. Trump had for Fox viewers. He didn’t foresee how together they would redefine the limits of political discourse.

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Six Nations 2022: Ireland thrash Wales 29-7 in Six Nations opener

Watch highlights as Ireland beat Wales 29-7 in the opening game of the 2022 Six Nations in Dublin as Wayne Pivac's side remain without a victory in Dublin since 2015.

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Hawks Are Standing in the Way of a New Republican Party

Conservatives must make a clear break with neo-neoconservative foreign policy.

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Six Nations: Scotland's great expectations against England as hope of impending joy met with suspicion

The day that hope lived, or the day that hope died? Scotland's Six Nations great expectations against England are met with suspicion, writes Tom English.

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A former NRL player’s go-to grooming trick for men

Dan Conn says it’s important for men to stay well groomed in order to look younger.

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Big Agriculture Companies Are Killing the Planet

American agriculture is ravaging the air, soil and water. But a powerful lobby has cleverly concealed its damage.

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Grand Theft Auto 6: Rockstar announces it is working on the game

The studio said development of the next entry in the Grand Theft Auto series is "well under way."

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Minister trumpets return of ‘what it means to be Australian’ to the curriculum

All states have approved revisions to the national curriculum except WA, which, along with the Commonwealth, says history is too crammed and maths is too easy.

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State of uncertainty: Coming to terms with COVID-19 in WA

WA has been averaging less than 20 community cases of Omicron in the past two weeks, figures which are minnow-like compared to the caseload in eastern states, but a self-lockdown by large companies has resulted in immediate impacts on traders in the CBD.

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The Clues to the Next Variant Surge Are All Around Us

Wastewater monitoring and air sampling hold promise for finding viruses and variants faster.

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UK hotel bill for 37,000 migrants actually £4.7m a day, Home Office says

An official told MPs the figure was £1.2m a day but it is understood that was only for Afghan refugees.

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Why sport needs an anti-gang and anti-terror police officer on the beat

The head of Sport Integrity Australia used to investigate hard-core crime. Now he reveals why such skills are necessary in governing organised sport.

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Whoopi Goldberg’s Comments About the Holocaust

Reaction to Whoopi Goldberg’s comments about the Holocaust, and her apology. Also: The standoff over Ukraine; an act of resistance under slavery.

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How a Plea Deal in the Arbery Hate Crime Case Unraveled

Prosecutors thought they had come up with an iron-clad deal to put Ahmaud Arbery’s killers away. But for his family, it wasn’t enough.

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NI Protocol: Irish Sea border checks ordered to end at midnight

NI Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots says he has taken the decision after receiving legal advice.

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The families fighting to shut down suicide websites

The Samaritans charity says the government’s new online safety bill “isn’t fit for purpose”.

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UK hotel bill for 37,000 migrants is £1.2m a day, MPs told

The Home Office says it is developing better ways of working with councils to find permanent homes.

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Levelling up: 'It's always promises but hopefully it will happen'

What do people in areas identified as being in need of "levelling up" really think of the plans?

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Nuclear scientists think they’ve cracked the key to fighting fire in Australia

The material is so light could potentially be used as a protective coating on any surface, including household items.

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More Than a Million Afghans Flee as Economy Collapses

Thousands of Afghans are trying to sneak into Iran and Pakistan each day, as incomes have dried up and life-threatening hunger has become widespread.

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In an Instant: Meet the teens chasing Afterpay founders’ success

Two teenagers have sealed Australia’s largest pre-seed round to launch the online checkout of the future.

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Charles Blow’s ‘Brave, Forthright and Searing’ Account of His Struggles

Readers praise the columnist’s candor. Also: America in retreat; worried Wordle fans; a dispute over a Native mascot.

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Almost 500-mile-long lightning bolt crossed three US states

Experts said the bolt that stretched across Mississippi, Louisiana, and Texas was 'extraordinary'.

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Why WA should look to Tasmania, not NSW, for a glimpse into its COVID-19 future

While Mark McGowan constantly reels off the death tallies in states like NSW and Victoria, he often fails to provide an update on how other states are faring. The outcomes are much less grim.

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End Affirmative Action for Rich White Students, Too

Obviously.

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