South Korea Halloween Deaths Were ‘Absolutely Avoidable’ Disaster, Experts Say

Days after the deaths of more than 150 young people, officials were still struggling to explain what exactly went wrong and who was to blame.

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How to pick the Melbourne Cup winner by the numbers

Be a winner yourself on Tuesday by following the patterns from history that point to the next Melbourne Cup champion.

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Suspect in Pelosi Attack Charged With Assault and Attempted Kidnapping

Federal prosecutors filed charges on Monday against the man the police said broke into House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s San Francisco home and struck her husband with a hammer.

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Brazil election: Bolsonaro yet to concede after Lula's win

Jair Bolsonaro, who narrowly lost, has not spoken publicly since his election defeat.

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Childcare giant calls for urgent 10 per cent pay rise for workers

The government is being urged to immediately boost childcare wages as a stopgap to prevent staff from abandoning the haemorrhaging sector.

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Trump Asks Supreme Court to Block the House From Obtaining His Tax Returns

The request would further delay a long-running request by the House Ways and Means Committee as the midterm election looms.

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Indian suspension bridge collapse leaves at least 60 people dead

At least 60 people have died, hundreds injured after suspension bridge collapses in western India.

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Australian among 154 crushed to death in Halloween parade tragedy in Seoul

Australian among the 154 people killed in an horrific Halloween stampede in South Korea.

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Harlem Mourns the Rev. Calvin Butts III

Congregants and neighbors remembered a pastor who they said was determined to fight racism and lift up the Black community.

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Manchester United 1-0 West Ham: Marcus Rashford's landmark goal seals victory

Marcus Rashford scores his 100th goal for Manchester United as the Red Devils beat West Ham to move above Chelsea into fifth in the Premier League.

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‘Red carpet’ Julie Bishop excites and divides at London fashion event

Some attendees were “privately furious” about the focus on the former minister’s contribution to women when she decried the word feminism while in parliament.

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After a Professor’s Firing, College Students and Professors Weigh in on the New Landscape of Higher Ed

‘The current generation expects more’

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My Teenage Years With the Black Panthers

A photographer is reunited with images he made as a young man in the turbulent 1960s.

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Angry drivers remove Just Stop Oil protesters from London roads

Scotland Yard say they arrested 33 people during the protests in central London.

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Wallabies seal thrilling one-point win as Scottish hearts broken once again

The Wallabies have got their spring tour campaign off to an auspicious start after a gutsy 16-15 victory over Scotland that they could have lost in the final minute.

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How Horror Stories Help Us Cope With Real Life

Scary movies, books and podcasts can help people think through how they would respond to threats and prepare them for worst-case scenarios, say experts who study the psychology of fear.

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‘People seemed threatened by it’: Three couples on their decision not to have children

It’s predicted that between next year and 2029, the number of couples living without children will overtake the number of couples who have kids.

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Classical Music Still Plays in the Theater of War

The reported killing of a Ukrainian conductor by Russian troops is a stark reminder that this art form is not irrelevant.

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The Rev. Calvin O. Butts III, Dynamic Harlem Pastor, Dies at 73

He led Abyssinian Baptist Church and helped revitalize his community by building housing, some of which he reserved for existing residents.

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World Series: Jeremy Pena Won Over Astros on Way to NLCS MVP

When Jeremy Peña did Michael Jordan’s shrug after a big home run, it was a rare glimpse into the confidence that let him take over seamlessly for Carlos Correa.

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Gisele Bundchen and Tom Brady announce divorce

The pair confirm their separation and say they "arrived at this decision amicably".

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‘Competition lifts everyone’: Vic, NSW put racing’s civil war aside ahead of Cup week

Racing NSW supremo Peter V’landys makes no apologies for placing rich Sydney races on key Melbourne spring carnival dates in an effort to sustain the viability of NSW racing.

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Exxon and Chevron Rack Up Giant Profits

Exxon Mobil and Chevron reported another round of strong profits. But they face political fire over gasoline prices, even as they fear a new downturn.

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Oz Struggles to Woo Black Philadelphians in Senate Race

Dr. Mehmet Oz has been trying to reach Black voters in Pennsylvania’s most Democratic city as he runs for the Senate.

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'Live fire used again' as Iran protests swell

Fresh anti-government protests erupt, following a night of demonstrations in all major cities.

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What doesn’t kill you makes you ... don’t get me started

It’s not enough for us to survive terrible experiences. Now we’re supposed to thrive because of them. Nonsense. Victims of trauma don’t need to add a sense of failure to their burden.

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Leave us kids alone: it’s time to stop gaslighting HSC students

We regularly get told the HSC does not define us, but the system is set up to remind us that it does.

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These roses are looking the best despite the rain: See for yourself

Roses love warm, dry summers, but even through La Nina some are thriving anyway.

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Regional Victorian house prices fall for first time since 2019

Rising interest rates and stretched affordability have started to take a toll, but prices are much higher than a year ago in a string of affordable spots.

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NSW regional property prices fall for first time since early 2020

Rising interest rates and a drop in sea-changer activity are taking a toll, but prices are still one-third higher than a year ago in many affordable hotspots.

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When Meteors Shook Mars, NASA Was Listening and Watching

Scientists thought the InSight spacecraft had recorded some major marsquakes, but with another NASA mission’s help, they found what had really shaken up the red planet.

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The Maroubra teen rubbing shoulders with Guardiola and Haaland at Manchester City

Alex Robertson, 19, has signed a new long-term deal with the Premier League club, and has given a strong hint that Australia could win the four-way battle for his international allegiance.

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Elon Musk Visits Twitter as $44 Billion Deal Nears Completion

The world’s richest man arrived at Twitter’s San Francisco offices on Wednesday as he faces a Friday deadline to complete the acquisition of the social media service.

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Even nuns watch porn, Pope says, warning of risks

Pope Francis was answering a question about how best to navigate the digital world.

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Test looms for Perrottet and Minns, who must put interests of the public above pubs and clubs

Both of NSW’s major political leaders need to show some leadership on the issue of poker machines ahead of the March state election.

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Augusta National and U.S.G.A. Drawn Into Justice Department Antitrust Inquiry

The Justice Department is investigating the PGA Tour for anticompetitive behavior in its dealings with LIV Golf, the breakaway Saudi-backed league.

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Spotify Wants to Get Into Audiobooks but Says Apple Is in the Way

Apple has rejected Spotify’s new app three times from its App Store. It is the latest in a series of confrontations between the two companies.

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What property slump? Developers get ready for next apartment boom

Developers are gearing up for a flood of new migrants they believe will underpin another apartment boom as rental vacancies dry up and inner-city rents surge.

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‘Please don’t judge us’: Monarchists apologise for Hanson, Deves conference panel

Chair Philip Benwell said the group was ‘trying its best’ after facing internal dissent over a conference line-up dominated by conservative favourites

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Victoria ain’t what it used to be, and this state election will prove it

The state is a much more complex place today, and its political landscape possesses a richer variety of textures. With each election, more and more parts of the state are becoming electorally contestable.

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US basketball star Brittney Griner to be sent to penal colony after losing appeal

A Russian court has rejected US basketball star Brittney Griner’s appeal against her more than nine-year prison sentence on drug charges.

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Adidas ends partnership with Ye over antisemitic remarks

Ye’s remarks drew widespread criticism from Jewish groups, celebrities and others on social media who said adidas was acting too slowly.

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Is It Time to See a Sex Therapist?

Sex can be an important part of personal well-being. But sex therapists say the work they do remains misunderstood.

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Is the Conservative Party ready to unite behind Rishi Sunak?

Will Tory MPs' enthusiasm for their new leader last when his government confronts tough problems?

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Perrottet urged Elliott to consider running for Parramatta

As the Liberals play musical chairs in Sydney’s north-west, Transport Minister David Elliott is left without a seat.

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Justice Thomas Briefly Shields Graham From Georgia Elections Inquiry Subpoena

The justice’s order was an “administrative stay” that will almost certainly not be the Supreme Court’s last word on the matter.

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Where Russians Retreated, Ukrainians Find Devastation

Returning to liberated towns, Ukrainians find destruction on a staggering scale, vital services cut, and the prospect of a lethal winter ahead.

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Russian talk show host suspended after saying Ukrainian children should be drowned or burned.

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Kanye West Tests Adidas and His Other Corporate Partners

The antisemitic outbursts and provocations by the artist now known as Ye have raised questions about how much offensive behavior companies are willing to tolerate from a proven moneymaker.

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Will Aaron Judge Leave the Yankees as a Free Agent?

Judge’s 62 home runs were the talk of baseball, but he and his team fell apart in the A.L.C.S. The big question now: Will Judge leave as a free agent?

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National weather forecast for Monday October 24

National weather forecast for Monday October 24

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Australia's economy to be downgraded

Australia's economy to be downgraded by a full percentage point in tomorrow's federal budget

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‘No logic’: Landgate building valuation omitted key scenarios before sale

“If there was any logic to selling the asset in the first place, it should have attracted a premium price for the buildings and land; instead, it is a bargain-basement deal for Georgiou,” opposition leader David Honey said.

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Louis Gigante, Priest Who Led South Bronx Revival, Dies at 90

The brother of a convicted Mafia boss, he became a Democratic Party leader and a city councilman, and helped build thousands of units of housing.

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Tributes paid to boy, 12, killed in Clacton garage wall collapse

Scott-Swaley Daniel Stevens, 12, was "well-loved" and "will be missed by so many", his family says.

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Three sin bins, prop hospitalised as Cheika’s code-clashing challenge stays on track

Michael Cheika is poised to coach Lebanon in rugby league and then Argentina two days later in union after a wild World Cup win over Ireland.

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Rugby League World Cup: England 42-18 France - Shaun Wane's side close to knockouts

England all but secure their place in the knockout stages of the World Cup with a comfortable 42-18 victory over France in Bolton.

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Inside a luxurious Italian villa that pays tribute to the sea

The first thing you notice is the garden – each step offers panoramic views: on one side, the countryside, on the other, the water.

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Did the Pandemic Change Your Personality? Possibly.

For more than two years, Covid disrupted social rituals and rites of passage. Now a recent study suggests we have become less extroverted, creative, agreeable and conscientious. The declines in some traits were sharper among young people.

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NLCS: How the Phillies Decided to Travel Home Early

Despite a recommendation to stay the night in San Diego on Wednesday, Philadelphia’s road-weary players elected to get home as quickly as possible. So far, so good.

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‘Miles Walked, Miles Driven’: This Year’s College Essays About Money

Each year, we seek out college application essays about money, work or social class. Here are five from writers who are now undergraduates.

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Why a Question About Slavery Is Now on the Ballot in 5 States

The states are asking voters whether to amend constitutions that have exceptions to slavery bans. Some hope that the changes could allow prisoners to challenge the practice of being forced into labor for little or no pay.

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World War II Shipwreck Leaks Pollutants Into North Sea, Study Finds

European researchers found heavy metals, arsenic and other pollutants near the fishing trawler, which was converted into a patrol boat by Germany in the Second World War.

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Trump subpoena: Former president ordered to testify to January 6 committee

If Mr Trump does not comply with the subpoena he could face criminal charges and imprisonment.

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Honeymoon nears the end for kumbaya PM

Anthony Albanese promised again and again to “unite the nation, not divide it”. And for a magical moment – a moment lasting for weeks and then months – it seemed true.

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Why Akshay was shocked to be evicted from share house

International students are facing steep rent hikes and evictions amid Sydney’s rental crisis, with calls for them to be given extra support.

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Late spring? Flurry of ultra-exclusive Melbourne mansions hit the market

Nearly $110 million of ultra-prestige real estate was tipped onto the Melbourne market this week, while well-heeled home owners try to understand what their home could be worth.

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The renovations that will let Tony stay in the fun home he loves

Tony ‘Steel’ Hearder has sailed the world, including competing in the Sydney to Hobart race 34 times.His big loves were sailng, his family and his home. When he got ill, he didn’t want to ever leave his home. Here’s what they did.

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‘Dracula in the blood bank’: Years of inappropriate billing for spine surgery revealed

Many surgeons have been inappropriately billing Medicare and private health insurers for expensive spinal surgery, a leading surgeon claims.

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‘Midnights’ Finds Taylor Swift Between Yesterday and Tomorrow

The singer-songwriter’s 10th studio album returns to the pop sound she left in 2019, and explores a familiar subject: how she is perceived, and how she perceives herself.

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Who is running to be the next UK PM and how will they be chosen

The next UK Prime Minister will be named next Friday.

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Are We Past Peak Newsletter?

The humble email newsletter, which became a star in its own right, appears headed back to earth.

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Liz Truss resignation: How the day unfolded

The BBC looks back on the day that the prime minister resigned.

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Andrews must heed tricky politics of natural disasters

Studies show political parties’ fortunes can rise or fall depending on how they respond to a severe weather event.

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Truss Defied the Markets, and They Ruthlessly Sealed Her Fate

World leaders buffeted by economic challenges are watching the turmoil in Britain with anything but relish, hoping that Liz Truss’s woes won’t be a harbinger for other countries.

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How the ‘Black Death’ Left Its Genetic Mark on Future Generations

Scientists have discovered several genetic variants that protect Europeans from the bubonic plague — but also increase the risk of immune disorders.

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Orionid Meteor Shower 2022: How to Watch It Peak in Night Skies

Thursday night into Friday morning will be one of the dates scattered throughout each year when skywatchers can catch a meteor shower.

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Bonded for life: The Australian cinema owner obsessed with James Bond

John Rouse’s passion for all things 007 began more than 50 years ago, and as the first Bond movie turns 60, it’s still running strong.

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Government to use boosted paid parental leave to entice fathers to do more caring

The federal government wants more fathers to take paid parental leave - but how to do it is a harder question to answer.

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It’s time politicians found the courage to argue for more tax

The crises in health care, aged care and schools boil down to one key problem: the government doesn’t collect enough taxes to properly fund them. We are closer to the US in tax take than we are to New Zealand, Canada, the UK, Germany and France.

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Are you a mosquito magnet? It’s because of how you smell

If you have a specific smell, you are one hundred times more likely to attract mosquitoes.

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Reinventing Anna: The fake heiress wants you to know she’s really sorry

Anna Delvey has opened up about prison, house arrest, uncomfortable ankle bracelets and her new career as an artist.

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The E.U. agrees to place sanctions on Iran for supplying Russia with drones.

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When Robbing Your Own Bank Account Is the Only Option

The Lebanese want their money, and they’re done asking politely.

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‘Restore Roe’: Joe Biden pledges abortion protection in countdown to midterms

Amid polls showing Democrats losing ground as the economy remains the top priority among Americans, Biden has sought to galvanise more voters to turn up to vote.

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Comedian James Corden apologises after Balthazar restaurant ban

The manager of Balthazar in New York says "all is forgiven" after the TV host was "extremely nasty".

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Calls for anti-racism training as African-Australian students report discrimination in school

Students of African heritage say they felt more heavily policed, were suspected of cheating if they did well and were encouraged to leave school rather than do VCE even if their marks were good.

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The Fed, Staring Down Two Big Choices, Charts an Aggressive Path

Federal Reserve officials are barreling toward another three-quarter point increase in November, and they may decide to do more as inflation refuses to budge.

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NY Attorney General Seeks to Criminalize the Spread of Violent Videos

Following the mass shooting this year in Buffalo, Attorney General Letitia James is urging legislators to punish those who make and distribute videos of extreme violence.

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Liz Truss’s New Economic Agenda Looks a Lot Like the Labour’s

After a blowback over her budget-busting tax cuts, Britain’s prime minister has junked her free-market plans and adopted several measures favored by Labour.

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In Documents Review, Special Master Tells Trump Team to Back Up Privilege Claims

“What’s the expression — ‘Where’s the beef?’ I need some beef,” Judge Raymond Dearie, the independent arbiter, said during a conference call.

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Australian royal tour speculation

There is fresh talk the new King Charles might soon visit Australia and he could be joined by Prince William and Kate, and their children.

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Elizabeth Holmes Case Takes On More Drama Ahead of Sentencing

The founder of Theranos, the failed blood testing start-up, asked for a new trial after a surprise visit from a key witness to her house.

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The question we need answered before David Warner can captain again

The push is on for the veteran opener to lead his country again, but opinion remains divided.

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Another whirlwind day for politics... in 60 seconds

As more radical policy ideas were blitzed by the new chancellor, PM Liz Truss kept a low profile.

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We can’t prevent floods, but we can learn how to better live with them

As someone who has spent the past 40 years investigating flood behaviour, the latest catastrophes are a sobering reminder that we face two substantial challenges.

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We Were Three

A story of lies, family, America and what Covid revealed, as well as what it destroyed.

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The Stacey Abrams Playbook

The Democratic candidate for governor looks back on her organizing efforts in 2020, which helped turn Georgia blue. Will her strategy work against the incumbent governor Brian Kemp?

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How to Spend a Day in Red Hook

October can feel like the last hurrah for outdoor life. Make the most of it by eating along the Brooklyn waterfront.

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Russia is grabbing men off the street to fight in Ukraine

In cities and towns across Russia, men are going into hiding to avoid the officials who are seizing them and sending them to fight in Ukraine.

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Turkey mine deaths: President Erdogan criticised over 'destiny' comments

The coal mine explosion in northern Turkey on Friday night left 41 dead and 28 others injured.

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Boris Johnson made Aussie billionaire a Lord on his way out the door

Media-shy businessman Sir Michael Hintze has donated to a range of causes, including the Conservative Party and the Brexit campaign.

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After Weeks of Turmoil, UK Markets Face Another Test on Monday

Investors will get to weigh in after the Bank of England ended its bond market intervention and the bank’s governor offered conciliatory words over the weekend.

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Paro rocks Jarvis with first round KO

Liam Paro remains undefeated after a stunning KO win.

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Did You Recently Buy a Home in New York City for Less Than $750,000?

If so, we want to hear from you.

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BJP v CCP: The rise of the world’s biggest political party

India’s Bharatiya Janata Party, or BJP, has more members than most countries have people.

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Evin prison fire: Gun shots and sirens heard at notorious detention centre

Video appears to show the sky lit up orange as flames are seen behind a tower, and smoke billows.

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Politicians Have Always Paid Lip Service to Families. This Year Was Just a New Low.

Herschel Walker, meet Teddy Roosevelt.

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‘Stuck with useless land’: Harry Triguboff fights council over Bondi synagogue

The billionaire property developer has asked the NSW government to review Waverley Council’s refusal to rezone the site of a synagogue as residential.

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Gwent Police unveil tuk-tuks as latest crime fighting tool

The Gwent force is rolling out four of the three-wheelers to be used in Newport and Abergavenny.

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Harder, stronger, further: The mantra driving Tim David’s Twenty20 reinvention

How Tim David learned, with a little help from his personal coach Jim Allenby, to stop worrying and love hitting sixes.

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‘It’s a crisis’: Rents in almost every Sydney suburb jumped in the past year

In some neighbourhoods, rents have risen 40 per cent or more in the past 12 months, and there are precious few suburbs where tenants can expect to get a better deal.

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Why I’m an atheist, but not proud of it

If there is a “god gene”, I don’t possess it, but religion gave us liberal societies - and our modern religious illiteracy is leading us to attack the “social technology” that made us free.

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Bitcoin miner cashes in on $16 million Woollahra house

Bitcoin mining might not be trading as lucratively for James Manning as it was a year ago, but at least property is still holding up, thanks to Gazcorp boss Nabil Gazal Junior.

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The summer ahead of worry was set up in September

Those who remember the suffering of a decade ago may well be dreading the months ahead.

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Robbie Coltrane, Hagrid in the ‘Harry Potter’ Films, Dies at 72

The veteran Scottish actor and comedian also played a gambling-addicted psychologist in the 1990s crime series “Cracker.”

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How Two Teenagers Became the New Faces of Iran’s Protests

The 16-year-old girls were killed by the Iranian security services in a crackdown on the protests that have rocked the country for the past month.

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France sends Germany gas for first time amid Russia energy crisis

The new flow was sent in "European solidarity" after Russia cut energy supplies to Europe.

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China Covid: Rare protest against President Xi before party congress

The protest against President Xi came amid strict Covid measures that have also sparked anger online.

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Channel 4 criticised for Jimmy Carr show involving Hitler painting

A TV show will see a studio audience decide whether the comedian should destroy a painting by Hitler.

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Netflix ad-supported service to launch in November

The firm is rolling out the less expensive offering to try to attract viewers.

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Jamaica bans music and TV glorifying crime

Jamaica's broadcasting commission is banning content that encourages "illegal activity".

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Hurricane Ian’s Financial Toll Threatens Florida’s Real Estate Market

The hurricane’s record-breaking cost will make it even harder for many to get insurance, experts say — threatening home sales, mortgages and construction.

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In Midterm TV Ad Wars, Sticker Shock Costs Republicans

The party is paying far more for TV ads than Democrats on the exact same programs. The reasons are tied to Republicans’ reliance on super PACs.

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Michigan State President Samuel Stanley Jr. Resigns

Samuel Stanley Jr. is the third president to resign since 2018. He had been under fire for his handling of a Title IX case involving the dean of the business school.

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‘Disaster’: What an Elon Musk-owned Twitter could mean for Ukrainian freedom and democracy

Musk has proposed solving the war in Ukraine by letting Russia keep territory and won praise from a top Chinese diplomat for suggesting China take control of Taiwan.

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Liz Truss pledges no public spending cuts as she defends mini-budget

The PM defends the mini-budget, saying she "absolutely" plans to stick to her campaign pledge.

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Controversial Liberal-aligned developer name-dropped in Premier’s speech

The government needs all the support it can get.

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The Most Ridiculous Part of the L.A. City Council President’s Apology

Motherhood and racism aren’t compatible? If only it were that easy.

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Black people more likely to develop dementia, large study finds

A mix of factors are at play and greater awareness is needed, the researchers say.

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Google’s latest Pixels bring it up to par with Apple, but with different aims

While the devices from the two tech giants are largely comparable, there are some significant differences when it comes to the philosophies.

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Robot falls asleep while being quizzed by Lords

Humanoid robot artist Ai-Da needs a reset after being quizzed by a Lords committee about how she creates art.

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The plan threatening to ‘ruin’ Sydney’s iconic Anzac Bridge

Drivers on the bridge will soon be confronted with five giant gantries and speed signs spanning all eight lanes under plans savaged by architects.

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Dozens of Candidates of Color Give House Republicans a Path to Diversity

The party has fielded 67 Black, Latino, Asian or Native American candidates for the House, by its count, and the number in Congress is almost certain to grow.

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Amazon Labor Union, With Renewed Momentum, Faces Next Test

A vote this week at a warehouse near Albany, N.Y., will help show whether the upstart union can win outside its home base on Staten Island.

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Joe Biden Knows How to Use Donald Trump

A lot of politicians would have vied with Trump to make the election about them.

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Who Should Your ‘Work Self’ Be?

Readers discuss whether people should be their “whole selves” at work. Also: The Iranian women’s revolt; nuclear radiation; jobs for migrants.

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With Fall Migration, Bird Flu Flies Back Into Town

Zoos, bird rescue groups and other animal facilities are grappling with a “radically different” outbreak of avian influenza.

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Lawsuit Says Charity Leader Hired His Former Personal Trainer for Key Role

Spending by a charity intended to honor a radio pioneer is being challenged by his granddaughter, who says he was tricked into leaving his fortune to it. The charity denies the charge and says the producer did not trust his family to protect his legacy.

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ASX set to open higher despite Wall Street dip

The Australian sharemarket is set to recoup some of Monday’s big losses at the open despite a negative lead from Wall Street.

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Fall Allergies: What to Know About Causes, Symptoms and Care

Climate change is making this allergy season longer and more intense. Here’s how to cope.

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Giant 900lb tuna biggest fish caught in Welsh waters

The huge 900lb beast was reeled in off the Pembrokeshire coast by an angler fittingly named Batey.

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Families of crash victims rain wrath on Airbus, Air France

Cries of “shame!” erupted in the courtroom after the executives took the stand.

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How Will the Mets Adjust After A Disappointing Season End Against Padres?

Their season ended in a crushing loss, and roster turnover could wildly remake the team, but Francisco Lindor and others see the seeds of future success.

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Boxer David Pearce: Forgotten images of 'Newport's Rocky' revealed

After spending almost 40 years forgotten in a box, photos of "Newport's Rocky" go on display.

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The NSW towns where teenage pregnancy is on the rise

Data shows 14 LGAs are bucking a global downward trend for teenage birth rates. In one NSW town, almost 60 out of 1000 teenage girls give birth before their 20th birthday.

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The Failed Quest for Community Mental Health Centers in the U.S.

America has neglected people with serious mental illnesses for far too long.

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Crimea bridge: Putin accuses Ukraine of 'terrorism'

Vladimir Putin accuses Ukraine of attacking the bridge to Crimea, saying it was an "act of terrorism".

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Asbestos exposure prompts reset at Million Dollar Island

Seven has assured the early issues do not hinder plans to air Million Dollar Island next year.

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Former Gov. Bill Richardson ‘Cautiously Optimistic’ About Griner’s Release

Bill Richardson, the former ambassador to the U.N., has been at odds with the White House over his private talks with Russia.

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‘I feel I’m good enough for any team’: Steve Smith stops the shuffle

Steve Smith has revamped his batting style attempting to claim a T20 World Cup spot and further his Test domination.

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How to Learn My Love Language

A Deaf man has been let down by every lover he’s ever had. This time might be different.

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The Purpose of Extra-Large Marshmallows? A U.K. Court Weighs In

A British tribunal considered how a slightly larger marshmallow might be taxed by evaluating its taste, size and packaging.

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Suffolk cafe owner scoops porridge prize for second time

Lisa Williams, from Suffolk, becomes World Porridge Champion at the famous Carrbridge competition.

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Sydney council threatens to cut hours at libraries and swimming pools if it can’t lift rates

Blacktown City Council has told residents it will cut hours at libraries and swimming pools if it is not allowed to boost rates revenue.

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Judges in Ohio and Arizona Temporarily Block States’ Abortion Bans

The decisions offered a window into which legal arguments might be working in the broader strategy to re-establish abortion rights through state courts.

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For years, Memorial has fought efforts to rewrite Russia’s history.

The Russian human rights organization, which was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, has angered Russia’s leaders. Here is a look at previous Times coverage of Memorial.

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Why Russia but not China faces human rights action

The UN has examined allegations of repression and human rights violations in both countries.

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We’re using cash less, but for some it still makes cents

Cash is going out of favour but don’t abandon notes and coins just yet.

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‘Dear John’: A womaniser, his missing wife and the letters left behind

Roxlyn Bowie vanished from the NSW outback in 1982. The Crown alleges she was forced to pen a letter to her parents and one to her husband before she was killed.

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A Vermeer? It’s Actually an Imitator, National Gallery of Art Reveals

Museum researchers said there was enough evidence to warrant changing the attribution of one of its four Vermeers.

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Ukraine war: Vladimir Putin gets a tractor for his 70th birthday

Gifts for Russia's embattled president include a tractor from Belarusian ally Alexander Lukashenko.

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​Inland Rail project to face fresh scrutiny over budget blowouts​, ​route dispute

​Labor says the 1700-kilometre line “will be built” but the new review will help keep the project – which could cost up to $20 billion – on track.

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Turtlenecks and Warmish Showers: France Seeks to Weather an Energy Crisis

The government unveiled its biggest energy conservation measures in decades, part of an effort in Europe to save power as Russia cuts gas supplies.

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Family discovers tree frog in bag of Sainsbury's bananas

A Tamworth family reports a "complete surprise" when unpacking their shopping delivery.

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Australia’s media watchdog chairman Nerida O’Loughlin to serve until 2024

Nerida O’Loughlin’s reappointment is a sign the federal government is looking for stability and consistency of leadership.

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‘Geniuses’ Versus the Guns: a Campus Crackdown Shocks Iran

Universities across Iran have erupted in protests after more than decade of being politically dormant, with students joining the unrest that has convulsed the country for the past three weeks.

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RB Leipzig 3-1 Celtic: Scottish champions' hopes dented in Germany

Celtic's hopes of progressing in the Champions League were dented after RB Leipzig eventually triumphed in a frantic and entertaining contest.

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Is now a good time to invest in crypto?

Billions of dollars in crypto can appear or evaporate overnight in notoriously volatile markets. Is it the sort of thing you’d want in an investment portfolio? 

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More on the Firing of that N.Y.U. Professor

It’s really just a routine bureaucratic affair.

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International crew blast off to join space station

American, Japanese and Russian astronauts blast their way to orbit in a SpaceX rocket and capsule.

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Shorten vows to stop ‘price gouging’ as providers charge more for NDIS-funded clients

Allied healthcare providers charge NDIS clients anything from 30 per cent more, to double their usual fee, but therapists argue the NDIS should lift their payments.

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The Portland Thorns Become the Face of a Scandal in Women’s Soccer

The Portland Thorns were once the pride of U.S. women’s soccer. But after a report said the club shielded a disgraced coach and thwarted an abuse investigation, even the players are demanding a housecleaning.

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Ione Wells goes behind the scenes at the Tory conference ahead of Liz Truss's speech

BBC political correspondent Ione Wells speaks to members behind the scenes at the Conservative party conference.

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Perth Uber driver who refused breath test over COVID fears loses ‘nonsensical’ court battle

The driver told police officers the test would endanger his life, despite it involving a sterile tube and there being no COVID-19 in the community.

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Record number of people employed in WA’s resources sector

The new figures reveal the unsurprising fact that the sector is one of Western Australia’s biggest employers.

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Will WA government’s rail bet pay off post-COVID upheaval?

On Sunday, the public will get their first rides on what is far and away the most expensive train line in West Australian history.

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Denmark’s Queen Margrethe says ‘sorry’ for stripping royal titles from grandchildren

The queen said she “underestimated” her family’s reaction but defended the move as “future-proofing” the monarchy.

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Elon Musk proposes buying Twitter at his original price

A deal could bring to an end the acrimonious legal fight between the billionaire and the social media company.

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Will Smith film Emancipation to release this year

The slave drama will be released in December, making it eligible for next year's Oscars.

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Kim Kardashian fined $2m for promoting crypto on Instagram

Kim Kardashian will pay $2 million to settle SEC allegations that she broke US rules by touting a crypto token without disclosing she was paid for the promotion.

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Deadly Soccer Clash in Indonesia Puts Police Tactics, and Impunity, in Spotlight

Experts say officers are almost never held accountable for their actions. And in a huge police budget, billions are spent on tear gas, batons and other devices deployed during protests.

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Liverpool woman attacked by dogs and killed in Kirkdale house

A woman, aged in her 60s, has died after she was attacked by dogs in a Liverpool house, police say.

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Nobel win for Swede who unlocked secrets of Neanderthal DNA

Svante Paabo has helped scientists understand what makes humans unique and provided key insights into our immune system, including our vulnerability to severe COVID-19.

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Prosecution Makes Opening Arguments in Oath Keepers Sedition Trial

The Justice Department set out its opening arguments in the seditious conspiracy trial of Stewart Rhodes and four other members of the far-right group for their role in the Jan. 6 attack.

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Tory conference: Labour favourites to win power at next election, says John Curtice

Liz Truss is now as unpopular with voters as Boris Johnson when he was ousted, says veteran pollster.

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The time to end mass imprisonment in Victoria is now

Prisons are brutal, unforgiving environments absent of the supports that actually help people get their lives back on track.

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Eliud Kipchoge Had an Unexpected Hand in His Record-Setting Runs

Eliud Kipchoge, the world’s greatest marathoner, has an unlikely partner in his world-record-setting marathon runs: a course volunteer who is responsible for handing him nutrition.

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After chess, cheating rows rock poker and fishing

Viral videos in the US have shown a surprising card game win - and fish stuffed with weights.

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Brexit: Steve Baker sorry over behaviour towards Ireland during talks

The Conservative MP tells his party's conference that Irish relations "are not where they should be".

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England in Pakistan: Dawid Malan guides tourists to Twenty20 series win

Dawid Malan hits an unbeaten 78 as England beat Pakistan by 67 runs in the seventh T20 international to clinch a 4-3 series win.

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Florida Residents Pick Up The Pieces After Hurricane Ian

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Olivia Pratt-Korbel: Man charged with schoolgirl's murder

A 34-year-old man is charged over the death of the nine-year-old who was shot in her Liverpool home.

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A beachside home in Melbourne’s south-east gets a grand makeover

This stylish renovation overflows with warmth and personality.

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Fraudsters, con artists and fantasists: the trophy home buyers agents don’t want

As the tide goes out on the number of ultra-wealthy people shopping for trophy homes, there’s one type of “buyer” left exposed in greater numbers.

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Airbnb owners targeted by council to tackle Sydney’s housing crisis

An eastern suburbs council wants to financially penalise owners of Airbnb-type rentals, which it blames for driving up the cost of housing.

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From fashion to politics: Allegra Spender on scaling the ‘vertical learning curve’

She left her mother’s world of fashion to enter politics like her father. Here, she details how life has changed, and why she’s making paid parental leave a firm focus.

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Ukraine warns Australia against rubbing shoulders with Putin at G20

A senior Kyiv official has warned Canberra against legitimising Vladimir Putin at the November summit in November.

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‘Naked Fear’: A Pipeline Attack Fans Anxiety in a German Village, and Beyond

The act of sabotage has brought the Ukraine war closer, raising anxiety levels and threatening to undermine the Europeans’ resolve to help Ukraine fight on.

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