‘No good options’: China’s economic misery is spreading

China’s unwavering approach to fighting COVID is wreaking economic havoc all over the country.

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In Georgia, Walker’s Pace in the Finish Worries Republican Allies

The Senate candidate’s performance in the final days of the runoff campaign has Republicans airing frustrations. But no one is counting him out yet.

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Spectacular scenes as Hawaii volcano erupts

Aerial footage shows Mauna Loa, the world's largest active volcano, spewing lava into the air.

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Morrison joins advisory board of Rupert Murdoch-backed think tank

Friendless at home, the former PM looks to Washington DC.

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John le Carré’s Letters Show the Author at His Witty, Erudite and Pugilistic Best

“A Private Life,” a collection of correspondence spanning much of his life, offers a fresh look at his brilliance — and his contradictions

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ASX set to dip as Wall Street slides lower; oil rises

Stocks edged lower in unsteady trading on Wall Street as investors closely watch developments in China and economic data amid worries about stubbornly hot inflation.

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As Mauna Loa Erupts, Officials Warn of Air Hazards

Some residents chose to stay in a shelter after the volcanic eruption on the Big Island of Hawaii. There were no reports of mandatory evacuations.

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Can age verification stop children seeing pornography?

As part of the Online Safety Bill, all sites that publish pornography will have to age-check their users.

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‘An exciting opportunity’: Cummins has one eye on World Test Championship

Test captain Pat Cummins believes the Australian Test team is set up for an era of sustained success.

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‘Phantom of the Opera’ to Delay Broadway Closing After Sales Spike

Last week was the highest-grossing in the show’s 35-year history.

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Perth’s $100 million surf park to clear black cockatoo habitat

The proposed facility, which would be the largest in the southern hemisphere, has been relocated after an initial deeply divisive bid to build in Alfred Cove.

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These Young Workers Are ‘Romanticizing’ the Return to Office

As many others chafe against employer mandates, creators on TikTok —  some new to the work force — are trying to show that the office can be fun.

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Grant Shapps denies Tory split over onshore wind farms

Around 30 Tory MPs are backing an attempt to overturn the ban on new onshore wind in England.

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Facebook: Meta fined €265m by Irish Data Protection Commission

Phone numbers and email addresses of up to 533m users appeared on an online hacking forum.

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No easy fix for soaring electricity bills, power sector warns

Business leaders warn market intervention could have unintended long-term consequences as the PM flags drastic measures are looming to combat energy bills.

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How Would You Feel About a 100-Year-Old Doctor?

We should mandate periodic competency assessments for physicians after a certain age.

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We’re nowhere near prepared for next climate disasters

After a succession of “unnatural disasters”, we know climate-related emergencies will only get worse and cost many billions of dollars. Where will we get that kind of money? I know just the place.

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Left hungry and too cold to go to school: urgent review of children in care

The plight of two boys in out-of-home care in NSW has been detailed in a court case that has sparked an urgent government review of the multimillion-dollar sector.

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Marijuana Pardons Affect Just a Sliver of Those Swept Up in the War on Drugs

President Biden’s pardons for thousands of Americans convicted of possessing marijuana don’t apply to state charges or many immigrants at risk of deportation.

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New York: Man rescued seconds before incoming train

It was reported the man had accidentally fallen onto the tracks in Harlem, New York.

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Musk to relaunch Twitter premium service, again

In the latest version, companies will get a gold check, governments will get a gray check, and individuals who pay for the service, whether they’re celebrities or not, will get a blue check.

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Roman Coins Thought for Centuries to Be Fakes Get a Fresh Appraisal

New research suggests that the gold coins, which were found in 1713 and long dismissed as forgeries, may be authentic.

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Mexico’s World Cup History: An Unlucky Seven

El Tri has advanced out of the group stage in seven straight World Cups. It is only then that the problems start.

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Hate running? There are other ways to chase that high

Get that sense of euphoria without pounding the pavement for hours.

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This Country’s Top Judges Were All Foreigners. Now They’re Gone.

The president’s suspension of five jurists in the Pacific nation of Kiribati highlights the outsize role noncitizen judges play in the region.

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Leonardo DiCaprio lauds birth of bison calf in Canterbury

It is the first bison calf to be born in the UK wild in thousands of years.

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It’s Time, Again, for My Brother Kevin

We’re as close as ever but still far apart.

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Trump’s Latest Dinner Guest: Nick Fuentes, White Supremacist

The former president’s table for four at Mar-a-Lago on Wednesday also included Kanye West, whose antisemitic statements have made him an entertainment-industry outcast.

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Black Friday sales rebound as shoppers seek bargains

Figures show sales beat 2021 volumes, with energy-efficient products in high demand.

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The Surf – relaxing lifestyle with a touch of sophistication

The Surf, Yamba’s new hotel with sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean and its crashing waves, is a sophisticated landmark on the NSW far-north coast. 

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Dehenna Davison to stand down as Bishop Auckland MP at election

Bishop Auckland MP Dehenna Davison wants to devote more time to her family and life outside politics.

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‘Goncharov’: The Fake Scorcese Film You Haven’t Seen — Or Have You?

Tumblr is obsessed with the mafia film “Goncharov.” The problem is it isn’t real.

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Iran’s Football Team Has Already Won

It doesn’t really matter what happens on the pitch.

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Awaab Ishak: Parents want law to stop further mould deaths in homes

The two-year-old died from a respiratory condition caused by exposure to mould in his family's flat.

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‘Something’s broken’: Push to set housing targets at train stations, pay councils to meet them

The Property Council has laid down the gauntlet to whoever wins the state election to drastically turn around the lagging rate of dwelling approvals and completions.

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Late drama can’t drag this game out of Ronaldo’s shadow.

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Labour questions PPE contract award and Baroness Mone links

A firm previously linked to Tory peer Baroness Mone won £203m to supply protective gear during Covid.

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Evan Mock Is Having the Best Time

After a childhood of surfing and skateboarding on Oahu’s North Shore, the “Gossip Girl” star, party-circuit fixture and friend to many brands is making waves on the island of Manhattan.

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Senior Coalition MP Stuart Robert gave secret advice to lobbyists

Senior Liberal MP Stuart Robert, while in government, secretly gave free advice to a Canberra consulting firm that helped large companies win government contracts and meet Coalition ministers.

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US Bolsters Ukrainian Military With $400 Million in Aid

A new shipment of $400 million in matériel underscores Ukraine’s battlefield priorities: shooting down waves of Russian missiles while continuing to push back Moscow’s ground forces.

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Georgia Supreme Court Reinstates Abortion Ban After Six Weeks of Pregnancy

The decision reverses a lower-court ruling last week that had said the ban was unconstitutional.

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Zara McDermott and disordered eating: 'I don't feel as alone anymore'

Love Island star Zara McDermott explored disordered eating and social media in a BBC Three film.

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Japan stun Germany with late goal

Takuma Asano's effort put Japan in front, against the odds.

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Honey Dijon Steps Up From Dance Music’s Underground

The D.J. and producer has been a force in house music for over two decades. Tapped by Beyoncé and Madonna, and releasing her own LP, her career is kicking into another gear.

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How One Jewish Group’s Tweet Surveillance Uncovered a Synagogue Plot

The Community Security Initiative of the UJA-Federation of New York sounded the alarm that set off the manhunt that ended in two arrests.

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Cristiano Ronaldo and Manchester United Part Ways ‘By Mutual Agreement’

The exit for the superstar comes as Ronaldo is playing for Portugal in the World Cup.

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Instagram 'wrong' to take down drill music video

Meta's independent appeals body criticises the decision to remove the video and says it must be reinstated.

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NSW bureaucrats rushed to Spain to resolve trains dispute

Internal documents reveal officials have flown to Spain twice in the last six months to try to resolve a stand-off that has led to major delays to new trains.

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In Life and Music, Ned Rorem Was Unwaveringly Himself

This composer, diarist and reluctant pioneer of gay liberation has died. A critic remembers visiting him in his twilight.

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Indonesia earthquake leaves at least 162 dead, hundreds injured

At least 162 people dead, thousands displaced in Indonesia after devastating earthquake.

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Prosecution Rests as Trump Company Trial Moves Faster Than Expected

In a sign of confidence, Manhattan prosecutors skipped a witness they had said they would call. The case could end as soon as next week.

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Calls to block Prince Andrew and Prince Harry as royal stand-ins

The House of Lords examines plans to increase the number of royals who can act on the King's behalf.

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City green lights outdoor dining until 2025 - but it comes with a warning

Clover Moore said ongoing economic uncertainty and the spectre of another COVID-19 wave meant the program should continue.

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The Chief Curators of MoMA and the Guggenheim on Leading Change

Ann Temkin of MoMA and Naomi Beckwith of the Guggenheim discuss how they’re rethinking business as usual — and why they have reason to be hopeful.

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Martyn's Law: PM urged not to delay venue security bill

Protect Duty, or Martyn's Law, was introduced in the wake of the Manchester Arena bombing.

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Australia’s ‘cleaner coal’ is a systematic export scam, Wilkie to tell parliament

A revelation that lab tests are falsified to show Australian coal is “cleaner” is just scratching the surface, Andrew Wilkie will tell parliament.

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In Iraq’s Mountains, Iranian Opposition Fighters Feel the Squeeze

The armed groups, which have trained in the Kurdistan region for decades, face attacks from Iran and pressure from the Iraqi government to give up their weapons.

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Past leaders snubbed at Labor’s rev-up dinner

There was a sense of excitement in the room about the state opposition’s election chances. But not every former Labor leader made the guest list.

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Netanyahu’s Comeback Widens Divide Over Israel Among American Jews

Benjamin Netanyahu has mounted a political comeback with the backing of a far-right coalition that has stirred concerns among some over the direction Israel will take.

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‘We’re not set decorations any more’: Tracy Grimshaw on 40 years as a woman on TV

As she prepares for her final episode, the A Current Affair host reflects on her career, how journalism has changed, and why she’s looking forward to clocking off.

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Buffalo Emerges From a Monster Snowstorm, but More Is on the Way

The city is on track to break snowfall records set in 2014 with at least another six inches forecast to arrive Saturday night.

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East Belfast UVF operation leads to gun and pipe bomb seizures

Police say four men have also been arrested after searches in east Belfast on Friday night.

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The five core principles for dealing with China under Xi

Is everything fixed? Of course not. Even with patient and effective diplomacy, there will still be disagreements.

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Georgia Senate Rivals, With Little Time to Spare, Sprint Toward Runoff

Herschel Walker and Senator Raphael Warnock have only a few weeks to campaign, and Senate control is no longer at stake — which has both scrambled the race and left it largely unchanged.

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Rory and me: Cameron Smith on the phone call that pre-empted the firestorm

A mulleted, mad Brisbane Broncos fan who loves nothing more than fishing with his Jacksonville neighbours has been at the centre of a power struggle in golf’s bitter civil war. So why did he go?

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Rishi Sunak, With Elite Pedigree, Must Now Sell Britain on Austerity

The country’s new prime minister must now persuade ordinary Britons that they should support his government through a painful ordeal of tax increases, spending cuts and a recession.

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Eton College boys 'booed' visiting state schoolgirls

Pupils were "sanctioned" for the "totally unacceptable" behaviour, Eton College says.

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Vote below the line - help democracy

If you vote above the line on the upper house ticket in the Victorian election, you risk having your choices ignored.

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How Drake Rescued the Long-Lost Art Carnival Luna Luna

In 1987, the Austrian artist André Heller debuted an avant-garde amusement park with works by Basquiat, Dalí and Haring. Its disappearance was a winding tale. Its return is even more bizarre.

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Benjamin Mendy was a predatory serial rapist, prosecutor tells court

Manchester City player Benjamin Mendy assumed women at parties were "good for sex", a prosecutor says.

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A Small-Town Librarian Spoke Against Censorship. Then the Dark Money Came for Her.

Now she’s fighting back.

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Wimbledon relaxes all-white policy to let female players wear dark-coloured undershorts

Female competitors at Wimbledon will be allowed to wear dark-coloured undershorts from next year to "relieve anxiety" of playing on their period.

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Teals temper their city seat hopes but independents on rural rise

Fundraising and other barriers may hold back a teal wave at next week’s state poll.

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Dressing Wakanda

The Oscar-winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter decodes her five favorite outfits.

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‘Reforms are coming’: gaming workers accept arrival of cashless card

Staff see the worst side of gambling addiction, with patrons becoming aggressive when they lose, and urinating at their seats to avoid breaking play.

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Xi Scolds Trudeau Over ‘Leaked’ Conversation in 40-Second Exchange

The exchange happened at the end of a summit where Mr. Xi has sought to steady China’s relations with the United States, Australia and other Western countries.

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Malta moves to ease EU's last total ban on abortion

The reform would allow doctors to terminate a pregnancy if a mother's life or health were at risk.

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What to Do for Unusual Covid Symptoms: Hairy Tongue, Hair Loss and More

“Hairy tongue,” pins and needles and Covid toe are just a few unnerving yet real manifestations of the coronavirus.

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Beneath Its Pink Cover, ‘Lessons in Chemistry’ Offers a Story About Power

The best-selling debut author Bonnie Garmus created Elizabeth Zott, a chemist battling a sexist 1950s establishment, as the role model she craved — and found that readers wanted the same.

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FTX’s spectacular collapse shows crypto will never be the ‘future of money’

FTX’s implosion serves as a validation of what many of us have been saying for a long time: cryptocurrency is just one large Ponzi scheme.

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After years of sky-high sales, can JB Hi-Fi do it again?

JB Hi-Fi was a major beneficiary of the COVID work-from-home boom. But rising inflation and a weakening economy have analysts worried the good times may not last.

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Will Pelosi Stay or Will She Go? Perhaps a Little Bit of Both.

With Democrats on the cusp of losing the House, all eyes are on Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s next move, and the party is frozen in place until she decides what to do.

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Twirls substituted in some Heroes chocolate boxes

The chocolate is another casualty of supply chain disruptions blighting manufacturers.

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Bottom 10 per cent of NDIS providers underpaid support workers

National Disability Insurance Scheme Minister Bill Shorten says it is “unacceptable” for providers to underpay workers under the relevant award.

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Is Rock Climbing the Future of Tourism in Malawi?

The small country in southeastern Africa is leveraging its little-known rock cliffs and boulders to develop local interest in climbing — and to draw adventure tourists.

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US and Russian spy chiefs meet in Turkey

The meeting was the highest-ranking face-to-face engagement between US and Russian officials since before Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered the February invasion of Ukraine.

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With Artemis, NASA Returns to the Moon This Week. Why Do We Feel Conflicted?

A retired NASA astronaut, former NASA leader and an astrobiologist discuss.

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Investment cuts could threaten levelling up, warns infrastructure tsar

Government targets are at risk if infrastructure spending is cut too far, a top adviser warns.

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Thanks a million as Magellan boss tries to more than double directors fees

Hamish McLennan wants to increase non-executive directors’ pay cap from $750,000 to $1.75 million – all while the fund managers’ shares are languishing.

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Iran Unleashes Its Wrath on Its Children for Joining Protests

Hundreds of minors have been detained for joining the demonstrations, and many others have died in the crackdown, according to Iranian lawyers and rights activists.

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How the ABC almost killed off Kath & Kim before it had even begun

It’s one of the broadcaster’s biggest successes, but Gina Riley and Jane Turner’s sitcom almost didn’t make it out of the starter’s gate.

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While Abortion Rights Shrink in U.S., This Small Country Expanded Access

The West African nation of Benin adopted one of the continent’s most liberal laws on abortion last year after hearing testimony from gynecologists about women dying from illegal abortions.

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Gwent Police to face misogyny, corruption and racism probe

Gwent Police is investigated after "abhorrent" messages between serving and retired officers emerged.

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‘You have to let us play’: Smith’s plea to majors over LIV defectors

Cameron Smith is likely to defend his British Open crown but has implored the PGA Tour to “rise above politics” and allow him and others to contest golf’s other majors.

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Zelensky calls the fighting in Donetsk ‘hell,’ a sobering view after the recapture of Kherson.

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Nursing Home Cited 7 Times by Inspectors Before Legionnaires’ Outbreak

But the Manhattan facility, Amsterdam Nursing Home, was far from the only home flagged in New York City for failing to take steps to prevent the spread of the airborne infection.

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Migrant channel crossings top 40,000 this year

More than 100 migrants came ashore on Saturday, say eyewitnesses, meaning the 40,000 mark is surpassed.

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‘I’d do it all again tomorrow’: The real reason Young quit Dragons role

Craig Young has hit back at suggestions he was forced out as chairman because of his reference for Brett Finch using the club’s letterhead.

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Ballymoney: Toddler Noah McAleese dies in farm incident

Noah McAleese, 2, was taken to hospital after the incident at Rosepark Farm on Friday afternoon.

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Finding connection in COVID isolation

While ill with COVID-19, this Melbourne singleton felt the love and care of her friends and neighbours.

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Bouncing Your Way to Better Health

Trampolines aren’t just for kids. This exercise tool can be a low-impact boon for your cardiovascular fitness, pelvic floor strength and sense of balance

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‘Do they say I am no longer a champion?’: Azumah Nelson responds to Fenech decision

Jeff Fenech felt justice was belatedly served when his controversial draw against Azumah Nelson was overturned. Now, Nelson has his say.

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Paying for Climate Damage Isn’t Charity

They’re a down payment on a more stable future.

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Stillbirth: 'Finding my baby after 76 years is a big relief'

Marjorie Rigby, 102, did not know what happened to her stillborn daughter.

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Perth couple finds fresh approach to tackle soaring shoplifter numbers

As hungry WA families turn to shoplifting, one inner Perth suburb has been harder hit than most. But local businesses have found a creative solution.

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Top Border Official Says He Was Asked to Resign

The commissioner, Chris Magnus, has refused to step down amid criticism over his agency’s lack of accountability.

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The man who put a new spin on Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat

The director’s breakthrough came while seeing his children in a school production of the show – and he decided to bring that energy to the professional stage.

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DC Attorney General Alleges NFL Covered Up Commanders’ Wrongdoing

The civil complaint, filed against the N.F.L., Commissioner Roger Goodell, the Washington Commanders and the team’s owner, Daniel Snyder, takes aim at the league’s investigation into workplace harassment.

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How much are nurses paid in the NHS?

Nurses have voted to strike. How much do they earn at the moment?

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Biden, Xi to meet and discuss Taiwan and human rights concerns

It will be the first face-to-face meeting between the leaders of the world’s two biggest economies since Biden became president.

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From Nazis to bankruptcy – the new questions facing a challenged RBA

The Reserve Bank is facing one of its toughest periods as it deals with high inflation. But there are other problems ahead.

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In France, an Outburst Is a Setback for the Far Right

For the first time, the National Rally is the main opposition party in Parliament. But can it use its new perch to convince voters it has changed?

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‘Un-Australian’? The values today’s cricketers are missing

The history of Australian cricket is full of humour, boldness, and big characters backing themselves – values the current crop seem to be lacking in.

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After Months of Silence, Chinese and U.S. Climate Envoys Briefly Speak

John Kerry, the top U.S. climate negotiator, has met at least three times with his Chinese counterpart at COP27. Their countries are the planet’s biggest polluters.

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Donald Trump and US midterms: How bad was his night?

The former president's political brand is now being questioned by those who used to support him.

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Michael Slater began drinking vodka at 8am. The domestic violence started soon after

As the former Australian cricket star became more and more drunk, he accused his girlfriend of infidelity, threw her phone, broke a chair, and threatened to kill himself.

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Drake and 21 Savage’s ‘Her Loss’ Review: A Frisky Experiment

The rappers’ collaborative album is loose and untethered, a frisky experiment that’s intermittently successful.

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$2 Billion Powerball Ticket Sold in Los Angeles County, Lottery Said

The identity of the winner is not yet known, but the California Lottery said it had made its first billionaire. There was a delay in announcing the winning numbers, because of a security issue.

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Norway princess quits royal duties for alternative medicine

Princess Märtha Louise and her fiancé, shaman Durek Verrett, have attracted criticism in Norway.

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Land sales plummet at rate hikes bite

Land sales in Australia’s city-fringe housing estates are plummeting as interest rates, falling house prices and cost of living pressures put off buyers.

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Property buyers could make huge savings - with one compromise

Home buyers could start to reassess their needs due to the rising cost of living and increasing mortgage rates, and new data shows one place to start.

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Elon Musk Puts His Own Politics on Display on Election Day

The new owner of Twitter has urged his followers to vote Republican.

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Daniel Barenboim, a Towering Maestro Held Back by Illness

The pianist and conductor turns 80 soon, but deteriorating health has kept him from the celebrations he had long planned.

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Runaway murderer Lord Lucan ‘alive’ and living in suburban Brisbane, expert claims

Computer algorithm that found killers of Jamal Khashoggi identifies Brisbane man, 87, as missing British aristocrat

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Meta Is Said to Plan Significant Layoffs This Week

Mark Zuckerberg, Meta’s chief executive, said last month that many “teams will stay flat or shrink over the next year” as his company faces economic challenges.

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US midterms: When will we know the election results?

Officials have called on voters to be patient as the results of the 8 November midterm are certified.

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It’s time for Peter V’landys to decide: rugby league or racing?

An impasse between the NRL, clubs and players in negotiations over funding suggests it’s time for the ARLC chairman and Racing NSW CEO to choose a crown.

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20 Years of Roman and Williams Design: Hotels, Restaurants, Guild

Ask the founders of Roman and Williams, who for two decades have designed homes, hotels, restaurants, clubs, galleries, stores, furniture — even birdhouses — bathed in a luxe patina.

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Dancing Near the Edge of a Lost Democracy

Republicans have turned doubt about the 2020 election — and about the legitimacy of any elections they lose — into a test of faith.

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Standoff as Italy stops male migrants from disembarking rescue ship

The new far-right government allows only vulnerable people to leave a migrant ship stuck for two weeks.

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‘Destruction is daily’: Kyiv prepares for a winter with no heat, water or power

Russia has focused on striking Ukraine’s energy infrastructure over the last month, causing power shortages and rolling outages across the country.

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Twitter Said to Delay Changes to Check Mark Badges Until After Midterms

Users and employees had raised concerns that Elon Musk’s plan to give check marks to those who paid a monthly fee could be misused to sow discord.

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The new parkland that will ‘heal a scar’ in Sydney’s spine

Final designs released by the government show people playing cricket or watching an outdoor movie next to the giant exhaust stacks at Rozelle.

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In 2022, Reality Has a Conservative Bias

Can liberalism adapt itself to what reality is asking?

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Thousands join London protest calling for general election

Demonstrators also want action on low pay and the repeal of "anti-union" laws.

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The Church of England’s head, and a plain Presbyterian parishioner

When the late Queen Elizabeth II, the titular head of the Church of England, was at Balmoral she was an ordinary parishioner at the small Presbyterian church near the castle.

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NYC Marathon Guide 2022: Start Times, Route, and More

Everything you need to know about the five-borough race.

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Bad breath and garbage cells net female scientists $25,000 research prizes

Tiny changes in our breath can reveal a range of diseases in our bodies.

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Why bashing Wallabies over ‘lucky’ win misses the point

Can we not agree that our blokes deserve about five “one-point lucky wins” before we call it all even on the card?

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Twitter’s Advertisers Pull Back as Layoffs Sweep Through Company

Elon Musk, Twitter’s new owner, acknowledged that ad spending on the platform had slumped. He blamed the drop on pressure from activists.

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Jurgen Klopp: FA appeals against Liverpool manager's £30,000 fine for red card

The Football Association appeals against a £30,000 fine issued to Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp following his red card during his side's 1-0 win against Manchester City.

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Damaged nonstick pans release millions of microplastics. But is that bad?

A study has found damaged nonstick pans can release millions of micro and nanoplastics. How bad is that for human health?

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When Twitter Is ‘Free,’ We Pay With Our Privacy

Elon Musk is not the worst thing about Twitter.

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The Cleary learning curve that will consign halfback battle to pages of history

Nathan Cleary has ascended to the Kangaroos halfback throne, and only one of the few challenges to emerge in his career will shift him from it.

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‘The office was like a nightclub’: The bookie who dodged $50m Melbourne Cup loss

When Matt Tripp’s Betr offered ludicrous odds on the race, it seemed too good to be true - and almost was.

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Trump Files a Lawsuit Against New York’s Attorney General

The case, filed in Florida, seeks to stop Letitia James’s lawsuit in New York and includes Mr. Trump’s signature rhetoric. His legal advisers are split on the wisdom of filing it.

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Bank of England: Five things we now know about the UK economy

The Bank of England's outlook for the UK is grim, but some things might not be as bad as first expected.

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Magical history and daily quirks in a Walter Burley Griffin home

The kitchen is tiny and the entrance is via a tunnel, but Fishwick House is expected to generate plenty of interest when it goes on for sale for the first time in 43 years.

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On Uvalde’s Day of the Dead, a Night to Remember

In memory of the 21 victims of a deadly school shooting, a night of candles, music and poignant mementos was a chance to set grieving aside and celebrate the short lives lost.

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Driver and cyclist near misses caught on camera

New research by BBC Panorama highlights the strained relationship between the road users.

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Will these new sports gambling warnings pay off? You better believe it

Bravo to the government for actually doing something to try and limit the scourge of problem gambling in this country.

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In Texas, a Battle for Hispanic Voters Moves to the Cities

Republicans are vying for Latino voters not just along the border but also in the state’s growing cities, historically a bulwark for Democrats.

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Cold, hungry migrants stranded in London after error

The group were moved out of an overcrowded facility in Kent but given nowhere to stay, the BBC is told.

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‘Super buses’ to the rescue during 18-month Armadale line shutdown

The Public Transport Authority and Main Roads WA are investigating how to integrate technology into rail replacement buses that would give them green lights ahead of regular traffic.

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Trump Lawyer Expressed Worry Over False Claims of Election Fraud

John Eastman also suggested in a newly disclosed batch of emails that getting the case in front of Justice Clarence Thomas would be the most likely route to delaying certification of the 2020 results in Georgia.

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Russian hackers behind most ransomware schemes last year, US says

Out of 793 ransomware incidents reported to FinCEN in the second half of 2021, 75 per cent “had a nexus to Russia, its proxies, or persons acting on its behalf,” the report said.

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No monitoring bracelets or 24-hour police surveillance for repatriated IS families

Second repatriation of Islamic State families expected to take place within weeks.

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How to Stay Safe During a Crowded Event

While tragedies such as the deaths of 151 people at a Halloween event in Seoul are rare, anyone attending a big gathering should keep these safety tips in mind, experts say.

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Boris Johnson confirms he is attending COP27 in Egypt

Rishi Sunak is coming under growing pressure to do a U-turn on attending the UN climate summit.

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Smiling can influence our emotions to make us feel happy, study finds

You hate to hear it, but ‘turn your frown upside down’ may be more than just an annoying platitude.

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Prosecutors Look at Florida Election Protest as a Model for Jan. 6

The Justice Department is examining ties among the far-right Proud Boys, Roger Stone and others over their roles in 2018 “Stop the Steal” demonstrations.

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