Andrew Tate and brother to be released into house arrest

A Romanian appeals court orders the Tates and two associates to stay in the buildings where they live.

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Wimbledon lifts ban on Russian, Belarusian players

Wimbledon will allow Russian and Belarusian players to compete as “neutral” athletes in the grasscourt Grand Slam this year.

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Sanna Marin, Finland’s Political Rock Star, Could Be Slipping

Parliamentary elections on Sunday are extremely tight among three biggest parties, with the prime minister’s Social Democrats in a tough fight to lead the next government.

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Cambridgeshire shootings: Man charged with murders

The bodies of Gary and Josh Dunmore were found in separate villages in Cambridgeshire on Wednesday.

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A government of grown-ups: How Albanese’s making it look easy

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is leading the most purposeful and unified government of any since Hawke in 1983.

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Putin Allies Must Decide Whether to Host a Wanted Man

The International Criminal Court’s arrest warrant for President Vladimir V. Putin could thrust his allies into domestic and foreign legal disputes, experts say.

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At Least 14 Are Killed in India When a Temple’s Well Cover Collapses

Rescuers struggled to reach many other Hindu worshipers who were trapped and injured in a packed temple in Indore during a religious festival.

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BBC to cut 1,000 hours of new TV programming in 2023 to save money

Sport and BBC Four are among the areas to have fewer hours of original coverage to save money.

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The colder weather means it’s a perfect time for these flowers

Sasanquas herald the coming of the winter months, look out for them and their stunning petals everywhere.

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From pilates to pole position: How an Australian rugby player wound up coaching Formula 1

Former NSW Waratahs player Ben Jacobs’ unlikely journey from the rugby field to Formula 1 racing started in a London pilates studio.

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Mark Russell, Piano-Playing Political Satirist, Dies at 90

Washington was his main quarry. Did he have any writers? “Oh, yes — 100 in the Senate and 435 in the House of Representatives.”

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Trump’s Return to Fox News Gets a Cool Reception … on Fox News

The network used to be a safe space for the former president. But Brian Kilmeade, Jason Chaffetz and others had tough words for his appearance on “Hannity,” his first Fox interview in months.

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‘Not another star in the American flag’: Netanyahu, Biden tensions burst into public view

The US-Israel relationship has come under strain after months of unrest driven by Netanyahu’s controversial overhaul of the country’s judicial system.

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Pope Francis Is in Hospital and Will Stay for Several Days

The Vatican said the 86-year-old pontiff was taken to a hospital in Rome, where he was being treated for a respiratory infection.

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Melissa Joan Hart: I helped kids flee shooting

The actress says she was near the Nashville school where a shooter opened fire, killing six.

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Banks raise rates for some new customers amid fight for low-risk loans

The changes signal a “small but significant pivot” away from the intense discounting that has dominated the refinancing market for the past 10 months.

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Modi Tightens Grip on India’s Democracy, Wielding the Judiciary

The ouster from Parliament of India’s best-known opposition leader shows how Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s party is manipulating the judiciary, critics say.

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‘Catastrophic blunder’: Independent testing reveals Peter Bol did not use EPO

Peter Bol’s legal team claims “inexperience and incompetence at the Australian Sports Drug Testing Laboratory led to an incorrect determination”.

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Court Reinstates Adnan Syed’s Murder Conviction in ‘Serial’ Case and Orders New Hearing

The Appellate Court of Maryland ruled that a lower court had violated the right of the victim’s brother to have been notified of and to attend a hearing.

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Israel crisis a battle for country's identity

The Jewish state is at a critical point as opposing sides seek to shape its future.

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Perth’s only high-rise school to move down the road in $53 million development

The proposed new St George’s Anglican Grammar School campus will span 15 floors, including a basement and rooftop terrace.

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What’s Hot on TikTok? Defending Its C.E.O.

After lawmakers grilled TikTok’s chief executive last week, the app’s users argued that the platform should not be banned in the United States over national security concerns.

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Israel protests: PM Netanyahu delays legal reforms after day of strikes

His proposed changes provoked an outpouring of anger from nearly all parts of Israeli society.

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Six dead, including three children, after Nashville school shooting

Three children and three adults have been killed in US school shooting.

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How a Trump Indictment Could Affect His 2024 Presidential Campaign

The political and legal bombshell could rally Republican voters to the former president’s side, but it could also prompt them to seek out an alternative.

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Labor inherits dismal housing supply outlook for Sydney and state

In the City of Sydney, just 296 new dwellings have been approved so far this financial year, as figures for Greater Sydney track even lower than last year.

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Global Economy May Be in a ‘Lost Decade,’ World Bank Warns

Adding to crises like the pandemic, recent stress in the banking system is a new threat to world growth, experts at the organization said.

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Labor is just pretending to be tough on climate change

The government’s safeguard mechanism legislation has loopholes so wide open as to make a coalminer sing.

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Today’s Wordle Review: March 26, 2023

Our columnist reviews the day’s puzzle. Warning: contains spoilers!

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England 2-0 Ukraine: Harry Kane and Bukayo Saka score in comfortable win

England maintain their winning start to their Euro 2024 qualifying campaign with a comfortable victory over Ukraine at Wembley.

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Has rugby paid too much for Joseph Suaalii?

Rugby Australia went all out for a slice of Suaalii’s career. Why was it prepared to go so hard and break the bank in the process?

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Now deliver on your promises, unions tell newly elected Labor

Unions want Labor to deliver on its pre-election promises – including its pledge to scrap the wage cap – by beginning negotiations over pay and conditions.

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The two maps that show how western Sydney deserted the Liberals

The Coalition’s electoral presence in Sydney’s west has been dramatically curtailed.

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Elon Musk Values Twitter at $20 Billion

The billionaire bought the social media company for $44 billion in October and took it private.

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Croc Wallabies: Jones planning 2003-style World Cup camp in Top End

Wallabies coach Eddie Jones is preparing to take Australia’s best rugby players back to the spot where the team of 2003 bonded and made life-long memories.

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What I’m Reading: The Rise of Fascism Edition

A comic novel from the 1930s opens a window on days when what would become a dangerous political movement was seen as a silly hobby.

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Massive asteroid to pass by Earth on weekend

The unusually large space object will harmlessly bypass the planet this weekend.

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Louise wears a different colour for each day of the week. This is why

The colours you wear can affect your own mood and how you’re feeling, as well as influencing how others react to you.

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Donald Trump, and the Sordid Tradition of Suppressing October Surprises

The payoff to Stormy Daniels that has a Manhattan grand jury weighing criminal charges against Mr. Trump can trace its lineage to political skulduggery in 1968 and 1980.

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Why Eddie Jones thinks Jason Ryles is ready to coach in the NRL

Jason Ryles cut his coaching teeth working with Eddie Jones and the England rugby union team. Jones cannot praise the former Dragons star enough.

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What’s ‘Woke’ and Why It Matters

A marker of just how much American politics has changed over the last eight years.

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Cladding: More firms sign post-Grenfell fire safety contract

The agreement commits firms to spending £2bn on repairs to buildings with unsafe cladding or other issues.

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Ofsted boss rejects calls to pause school inspections

Schools had urged the move after Ruth Perry took her life following her school being rated "inadequate".

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The Block’s Shelley Craft flips Byron Bay home for $9 million

In Sydney, Lord Michael Glendonbrook has snapped up his neighbour’s Darling Point pad for $16 million.

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Hundreds of protests across France against pension changes

More than 250 demonstrations across France against pension reforms.

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‘I feel sorry for you blokes’: The Wayne Bennett speech that got Dolphins flying

Ahead of the Dolphins’ showdown with the Broncos, Bennett’s full-time speech after the emotional first-up win over the Roosters can be revealed.

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Canada Hits Record Population Growth Through Immigration

The country grew by over 1 million people last year, almost all newcomers, as the federal government pushes more immigration to plug labor shortages.

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Masked man with loaded gun stopped from entering Florida strip club

Security guards fight off the man in Tampa, Florida, possibly preventing a mass shooting, police say.

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Renovate or detonate? Perth’s best-worst houses listed for $200,000 and up

Homes with gardens resembling jungles, hideous bathrooms, or peeling paint may not be appealing to some, but other buyers are not deterred.

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Trump Investigations Test Justice Dept. and Divided Nation

Attorney General Merrick Garland and other prosecutors have sought to demonstrate that politics should not infect the justice system. Those efforts face a steep challenge as the Trump investigations move ahead.

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Partygate: MPs test Boris Johnson's claims he did not lie to Parliament

Boris Johnson is grilled by MPs over his claims he did not deliberately lie to Parliament.

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Navy helicopter crashes into ocean off NSW

A navy helicopter has plummeted into the ocean off the coast of Jervis Bay with ten people on board.

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Mosque fire suspect arrested over second attack

A man accused of setting a pensioner on fire as he left a Birmingham mosque is held over an attack in west London.

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US raises interest rates despite banking turmoil

The Federal Reserve moves borrowing costs higher as it focuses on efforts to stabilise prices.

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Senior neo-Nazi slips out of Australia to fight Russian army

Authorities are trying to prevent extremists, who want to gain fighting experience overseas, from leaving the country.

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The U.S. Is Not an Indispensable Peacemaker

America needs to accept more peacemakers in the world.

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'I thought I was dead': Virginia teacher shot by 6-year-old speaks out

Abigail Zwerner tells NBC she will "never forget" the look on the boy's face as he pointed the gun.

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‘I haven’t been on time for work in months’: Voter fury over northern beaches buses

Bus services crippled by a driver shortage have residents in the key seat of Manly up in arms about cancelled services and stranded schoolkids.

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As interest rates rise, a last-resort plan to slash home-loan costs

Mortgage brokers are getting calls from homeowners seeking a bigger change than refinancing or asking for a better deal, but it’s not for everyone.

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Will the bump survive? AFL academy coach on why the controversial skill is still taught

Three brutal bumps in round one of the new AFL season have further stoked debate around the controversial skill. A former Collingwood star speaks about what is happening at youth level to prepare the next generation of players.

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‘Jailing is failing’: How to fix a justice system that punishes disadvantage

A new report lays bare the failures of Victoria’s criminal justice system, calling for efforts to reduce recidivism, early intervention, an increase in home detention and for judges to get more discretion over sentencing.

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Health crisis, yes. Home deposit, not so much: What voters think super should be used for

Only 37 per cent of voters believe super should be used for a deposit on a first home, highlighting a clash on plans to set the purpose of $3.3 trillion in savings.

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‘Covered up’: This is what a princess bride actually looks like

Kate, Meghan and now Iman are the royal princesses influencing upcoming wedding dresses

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Michael Bloomberg’s New $5 Million Cause: Helping Kathy Hochul

Mr. Bloomberg, the billionaire former mayor of New York City, has quietly bankrolled a group that is flooding the airwaves with ads to support Gov. Kathy Hochul’s budget plans.

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Macron narrowly survives no confidence motion amid violent pension protests

A successful no-confidence vote would have almost certainly brought down the government, probably forcing new elections and killed the legislation.

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Today’s Wordle Review: March 20, 2023

Our columnist reviews the day’s puzzle. Warning: contains spoilers!

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France pension reform: Macron's government survives no-confidence vote

The vote came after pension reform was forced through parliament last Thursday without a vote.

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Turnbull to take over News Corp royal commission campaign

Malcolm Turnbull will take over from ex-Labor prime minister Kevin Rudd as co-chair of Australians for a Murdoch Royal Commission.

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Israel’s Leaders Advance Key Part of Judicial Overhaul but Delay Rest

The government vowed to press on with a plan to take more control over appointing judges. But other changes were postponed in a move that was presented as a concession.

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Norfolk council sorry for wrongly telling man he is dead

Stuart Dobson says he was both surprised and distressed when his local council told him he had died.

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Bitcoin thrives in global banking chaos, rallying to nine-month high

Turmoil in the global banking sector, hotter-than expected inflation data, and renewed hopes for a dovish Federal Reserve has the cryptocurrency reaching levels not seen since June.

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What to Cook This Week

Kid-friendly recipes, chicken ragù and more.

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Putin in Mariupol: What the Russian president saw on his visit

The Russian leader tours parts of the port city that saw some of his army's fiercest attacks.

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REA Group to hike property listing prices

The new proposed price hikes will be the highest for REA Group since the COVID-19 pandemic.

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5 Young People Are Killed in Car Crash in Westchester County

A 9-year-old boy was the sole survivor after a teenage driver veered off the road. The victims ranged in age from 8 to 17, the police said.

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How to stop a bank crisis in 72 hours

Libertarian tech industry players quickly ditched their principles as the Silicon Valley Bank threatened to ignite a full-blown financial meltdown.

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What We’re Reading

Gilbert Cruz talks to Book Review staff members about the books they’ve been enjoying lately.

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Match of the Day: 'Great to be here', says Lineker as he makes TV return

Lineker hosts BBC sports coverage for first time after being taken off air in an impartiality row.

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Celebrate the organic beauty of wood with these timber homewares

The timeless material brings a natural warmth to any space.

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Iraq Veterans, 20 Years Later: George W. Bush ‘Owes Me a Beer, at the Least’

Nearly 20 years after their deployment to Iraq, veterans grapple with their younger selves and try to make sense of the war.

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A Retired Prosecutor’s Quest for Recognition

Stephanie Wright discovered that her name was omitted from a history book. She fought to get it put back.

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Tuariki Delamere: The greatest sporting innovator you’ve probably never heard of

The Fosbury flop would go on to enduring fame but the “Delamere Flip” hit the trash-can, where it has remained ever since.

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CNN’s Prime-Time Experiment Is Off to a Slow Start

Viewership is down in the early going of CNN’s new 9 p.m. programming strategy, as the network tries to reinvent itself.

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Miley Cyrus achieves UK chart double

She tops both the album and singles chart, while UK Eurovision entrant Mae Muller makes the top 40.

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The war on inflation claims its biggest casualty so far

For some, it’s hard to ignore the similarities between this week’s overseas banking turmoil and the early days of the global financial crisis.

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What Liberal Catholicism Gets Right

On the obvious limits of the church’s infallibility.

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More than half of England's schools disrupted by strikes

Teachers walked out for two days this week in their long-running dispute over a fully-funded pay rise.

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‘They’re knocking themselves out’: How league can really stop concussions

As contact sports wrestle with the concussion conundrum, NRL coaches are coming to understand the real issue: their players can’t tackle properly.

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Edwin Diaz Will Miss Mets Season After WBC Injury

Edwin Díaz collapsed after closing out Puerto Rico’s win over the Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic. Recovery from knee surgery will take eight months.

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Bombs away: More home owners take the plunge on ‘baby’ backyard pools

Once the reserve of swishy hotel rooms, more home owners are installing modest-sized pools to have the best of both worlds.

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What to Know About the Recent Eye Drop Recalls

Global Pharma recalled eye drops in February after they were tied to a drug-resistant bacteria strain linked to at least one death. Two more companies have since recalled eye drops.

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Memphis Grizzlies Guard Ja Morant Suspended 8 Games for Gun Video

The N.B.A. said it was “irresponsible, reckless and potentially very dangerous” for Morant to livestream video of himself holding a gun in a nightclub near Denver.

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'I may still have to move back in with my parents'

Young people tell the BBC what they think of the help announced in the Spring Budget.

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‘Just be human’: Peter Hitchener on surviving more than 50 years in news

The broadcaster has guided audiences from the moon landing to the death of Princess Diana. It’s his warmth that artist Vicki Sullivan wanted to capture for the Archibald.

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GPT-4 Is Exciting and Scary

Today, the new language model from OpenAI may not seem all that dangerous. But the worst risks are the ones we cannot anticipate.

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Teal whisperers move on to lobbying for Twiggy Forrest

Founded by former Labor and GetUp staffers, Populares is making a big move in the Canberra lobbying game.

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‘Stop this crisis now’: Silicon Valley creates the risk while US taxpayers pay the price

In the US, if you’re poor and struggling, that’s your own problem. But if you make enough money that a significant swath of the economy depends on you, preventing your collapse becomes a matter of public interest.

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Big Oil Gets Its Mojo Back

Huge profits and higher demand have empowered the industry. Here’s what that might mean.

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Lucy Letby: Doctor asked for nurse to be taken off shift - court

A doctor raised concerns about nurse Lucy Letby's presence and the deaths of babies, her trial hears.

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Academy Awards are about to get serious about diversity

There will be new standards that best picture nominees will have to meet next year.

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Police declare emergency situation south of Toowoomba amid reports of armed man

Residents south of Toowoomba urged to remain in homes by police as they deal with armed man.

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PM and US, British leaders unveil details of historic AUKUS submarines plan

Details of AUKUS nuclear-powered submarines plan to be unveiled by PM Anthony Albanese and US, British leaders.

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The F.B.I. Has an Art Crime Team. And These Days, It’s Busy.

A raid of the Orlando Museum of Art, in which 25 works attributed to Jean-Michel Basquiat were seized, has placed renewed spotlight on the unit.

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Love Island final: Has the social media ban been good for contestants?

Zara Lackenby-Brown and Tanyel Revan talk about the impact on trolling - and their follower count.

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Cyclone Freddy kills more than 60 on return to Mozambique, Malawi

Freddy is one of the strongest storms ever recorded in the southern hemisphere and could be the longest-lasting tropical cyclone.

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Michael Cohen Expected to Testify Before Grand Jury in Trump Case Today

Mr. Cohen, Donald Trump’s onetime fixer, is a key piece of the puzzle as prosecutors move toward an indictment of the former president.

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A Column That Listens for What’s Not Being Said

Shop Talk examines the business jargon used by executives to elevate ordinary functions and conceal ugly truths.

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Ten proposes cuts to redundancy, sick leave entitlements

Ten’s offer included the removal of redundancy entitlements for people in the high-income threshold and a reduction of severance pay entitlements for new employees.

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Authorities Reinstate Alcohol Ban for Aboriginal Australians

The reaction to a rise in crime has renewed hard questions about race and control, and about the open wounds of discrimination.

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Stop the gloats: The exports that should shame Australia

Our nation often boasts that it punches above its weight, but the ideas it pioneers are not always worthy of national pride.

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Foxtel fights claims it inflates NRL and AFL viewing audiences

Australia’s television ratings provider has contacted Foxtel over claims it overstates its audience on key entertainment and sports content.

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At Least 8 Dead as Two Small Boats Capsize in San Diego

Searchers were looking for victims from the air and in the water late on Saturday. They recovered bodies, life jackets and fuel barrels.

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Trump Knows How to Make Promises. Do His Rivals?

Mike Pence and Nikki Haley somehow manage to propose ideas that are both implausible and unpopular.

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Roosters fast approaching their Adam Reynolds moment

With Joseph Suaalii extending his deal until 2024, he’s on a contract collision course with James Tedesco that will force the club to make a tough call.

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Highest Heating Costs in Years Strain Many in New England

In a region where most homes rely on oil heat and cold weather can last through April, the burden of high heating bills has been especially heavy this winter.

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Mikaela Shiffrin: American skier wins 87th World Cup to break long-standing record

Mikaela Shiffrin becomes the greatest Alpine skier of all time with her 87th World Cup win - exactly 12 years after making her debut.

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Search engine pulls ads promoting controversial weight loss drug

The TGA is investigating several search engines running sponsored ads for companies claiming to sell in-demand weight loss drug Ozempic.

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Nikki Haley Has the Perfect Presidential Résumé. It Might Not Matter.

What lane is left for women running for national office?

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Gould’s barking mad rant could come back to bite Bulldogs

Phil Gould has downplayed the significance of the concussion issue, saying the NRL “is giving way to media, doctors and lawyers and all of this misinformation”.

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‘Something the sport has never seen’: The former Oprah exec bringing soap opera to surfing

Once paid $5 an hour as a radio station mascot and then Oprah Winfrey’s right-hand man, Erik Logan is now WSL chief, shaking up surfing’s pro circuit.

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Concussion Risks For Older Adults: What to Know After Mitch McConnell’s Fall

Experts say patients can, and usually will, make a full recovery. Here’s what to know.

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Gary Lineker: Football star who became a Saturday TV fixture

The ex-England player is one of the most recognisable figures associated with the BBC.

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If China’s foreign minister tells us war is inevitable, we should listen

The national commitment to AUKUS signals that Australia is not going to sit idly until the water reaches boiling point and grey zone warfare becomes hot war.

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Long-Lost Letters Bring Word, at Last

Researchers are sorting through a centuries old cache of undelivered mail that gives a vivid picture of private lives and international trade in an age of rising empires.

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6-Year-Old Who Shot Teacher Will Not Be Charged, Prosecutor Says

The boy shot and injured his first-grade teacher at an elementary school in Newport News, Va., in January.

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Tucker Carlson, Donald Trump and the in-fighting at Fox News

A defamation lawsuit has pulled back the curtain on the inner workings of Fox News.

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Trying to pick an Oscar winner? It’s actually easier than you think

Trying to pick an Oscar winner? Like horseracing, the best place to start is with the form guide: awards season.

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Russia fires hypersonic missiles, killing civilians in new barrage

Russian troops fired a huge wave of missiles across Ukraine as people slept, killing at least six civilians and knocking out power.

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Here’s an Overview of the Budget Process and What Happens Next

In theory, funding the government takes place in two major stages. But it’s a fraught and complicated process; here’s a step-by-step guide.

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A Photographer Frames His Own American South

Tommy Kha’s portraits blend his Asian heritage with the mythology of the South.

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I was up in arms when Adam Reynolds left the Rabbitohs. But now, I understand

Lachlan Ilias’ improvement has helped make South Sydney a 10-point better team this year. He should be in the conversation as Nathan Cleary’s deputy for NSW.

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On International Women’s Day, Avoiding the Patriarchy Trap

Happy International Women’s Day to those who celebrate.

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Budget 2023: 'My energy bills have doubled to £3,000 in a year'

A florist in Slough warned now is not the time to scale back support with energy bills.

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NSW Greens repay party’s largest election donation over links to fossil fuels

The person behind the largest donation to the party’s state election campaign runs a $650 million investment fund with shares in the fossil fuel industry.

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The Comforting, Cheesy Charm of Chicken Doria

This Japanese answer to a gratin conjures bliss with whatever is already on hand.

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Trump, Vowing ‘Retribution,’ Foretells a Second Term of Spite

In a speech before his supporters, the former president charged forward in an uncharted direction, talking openly about leveraging the power of the presidency for political reprisals.

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Pupils missing school on Fridays as parents are at home, MPs told

"Huge" school absences when "mum and dad are at home", England's children's commissioner says.

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‘Tsunami of abortions’: Public hospitals accused of blocking terminations

Women with complex cases or late-term pregnancies are often at the mercy of obstetrics and gynaecology teams, critics say.

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The Moon May Get Its Own Time Zone

As different countries plan lunar missions, the European Space Agency says that creating a time zone up there may simplify things.

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Cardiff car crash: Hundreds attend St Mellons vigil

Three of the group died following the crash, while two remain in a critical condition.

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New Hosts Lulu Miller and Latif Nasser Make ‘Radiolab’ Their Own

One year after taking over the beloved radio show from Jad Abumrad, Lulu Miller and Latif Nasser (gently) make it their own.

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Prince Harry praises mother Diana's legacy in fighting HIV

The Duke of Sussex recalls the work of Princess Diana in removing the stigma around HIV.

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Murray in Jones’ crosshairs as rugby moves on from Suaalii

Wallabies coach Eddie Jones keeps throwing up Cameron Murray’s name. Is rugby a chance of signing the Rabbitohs captain?

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A Rival for Erdogan Emerges as Opposition Parties Pick a Candidate

Kemal Kilicdaroglu, the head of Turkey’s largest opposition party, and his allies are looking to unseat President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who they say has damaged the country’s democracy.

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Twitter links and posting images down

It's the second time in a week that the platform has had significant problems.

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‘Australia’s holiday from history is over’

Five of the nation’s top security minds sound the alarm about Australia’s readiness for war.

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Hansel Enmanuel Is an Ordinary Player Who’s Anything But

Hansel Enmanuel, who lost his left arm at age 6, doesn’t want sympathy. He just wants to play.

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ASX set to jump after Wall Street’s best day since January

Stocks rallied on Friday in New York to send Wall Street to its best day in six weeks.

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The Fight Over ‘Tár’ Shows How Much We Conductors Love to Hate One Another

We conductors in general delight in denigrating one another — that is, until one of us is dead. In other words, we are human.

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Liverpool 7-0 Manchester United: Reds thrash old rivals in Anfield rout

Liverpool hit seven goals past old rivals Manchester United in a rout as Mohamed Salah becomes their leading Premier League goalscorer.

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The haunted man tipped to lead Indonesia will need verification

The former governor of Jakarta wants to be rid of the ghosts of his 2017 when he played the religious card.

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How to Be a Better Grandfather

Without cultural norms to guide them, some men are forging a new grandparenting path.

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Rules to Curb Illicit Dollar Flows Create Unintended Hardships for Some Iraqis

The regulations were meant to prevent dollar transfers to corrupt actors. But they have ended up harming ordinary Iraqis who need U.S. currency for legitimate purposes.

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Roosters lay beloved Beetson’s ashes to rest under sacred turf

On a cold and rainy night last year and with the blessing of Arthur Beetson’s family, the club buried some of the iconic forward’s ashes close to the middle of Allianz Stadium.

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New Treatment Could Help Fix the Heart’s ‘Forgotten Valve’

Patients with leaking tricuspid valves in a research trial saw improvements with a procedure that does not require a risky open-heart surgery.

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UK Weather: Snow and ice expected in Scotland and north of England

The Met Office says snow and ice are expected on Monday and Tuesday, and could cause travel delays.

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Child Protection were told about ‘Jack’ before he was born. Could they have saved him?

In Victoria, about 2000 child protection workers can face 25,000 open cases at any one time. The State Coroner is looking into four cases that ended in death.

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Eyeing DeSantis, Trump Readies for a Long Primary Battle

Donald Trump will be basking in affection from activists at CPAC on Saturday. But his campaign is preparing for an ugly, protracted primary fight for the nomination.

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Owner of Zoe Foster Blake’s brand on brink of collapse

How can the cosmetics empire behind Go-To, with billionaire backers like Andrew Forrest, be so close to the edge?

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Jesse Treviño, Chicano Artist Whose Muse Was San Antonio, Dies at 76

After losing his dominant right hand from a Vietnam War injury, he began chronicling Mexican American culture with his left.

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Airlines sue Dutch government over flight cuts

The government cited noise pollution and climate concerns in its decision to restrict flights.

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‘Patients aren’t guinea pigs’: Medical staff blow whistle on prisons

GRAPHIC CONTENT: Unnecessary pain, suffering and death is rampant in prisons because of understaffing and indifference, particularly towards Indigenous people.

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This 15-Minute Pasta Will Make You Feel Like an Italian Millionaire

One magic ingredient will send your taste buds on vacation to the Amalfi Coast.

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House Ethics Committee Opens Inquiry Into George Santos

The House Ethics Committee unanimously voted to authorize an investigation into whether Mr. Santos broke various laws or engaged in sexual misconduct.

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Large fire at Hong Kong skyscraper site

Reports of injuries after fire spreads through Hong Kong skyscraper site.

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Murdaugh’s Lawyer Says Conviction Would ‘Compound a Family Tragedy’

Alex Murdaugh’s lawyer told jurors that the police had decided Mr. Murdaugh was guilty of killing his wife and son despite minimal evidence.

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Super tax could one day hit six times the workers the government claims

The new estimate will sharpen the political fight over the tax increase and intensify calls to adjust the $3 million threshold for the controversial change.

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How to Run a Fashion Magazine in China in 2023

Margaret Zhang, an Australian-born influencer, got the top role at Vogue China in 2021, making her the youngest Vogue editor ever. Will Condé Nast’s gamble pay off?

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How to get a rare instrument to tell you its story, and other fiddly questions

When Elinor Frey performs in Melbourne this week she will be playing a violoncello piccolo, an instrument that is rarely seen and even more rarely heard.

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Israeli Police Use Stun Grenades on Protesters in Tel Aviv

The confrontations escalated tensions between the political leadership and protesters opposed to the far-right government’s plan to curb the powers of the judiciary.

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Watch: Dog found alive after 23 days under rubble in Turkey

More than 50,000 people died when earthquakes shook southern Turkey and northern Syria last month.

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Greece train crash: Survivors describe 'nightmarish seconds'

Passengers smashed windows to escape burning carriages after two trains collided in central Greece.

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Senior Liberals endorsed missing party powerbroker

Before giving the NSW Liberals a headache with his failure to appear before a parliamentary inquiry, Christian Ellis was widely endorsed by some of the party’s leading figures.

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After Ohio Train Derailment, Senators Propose Rail Safety Bill

Weeks after a train carrying hazardous materials derailed outside East Palestine, Ohio, a bipartisan group of lawmakers has proposed that the Transportation Department impose stricter rules.

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Historic art deco beach pavilion condemned to scrap heap

The fight to save a 1930s-era swimming pavilion at Redcliffe has been lost, with engineers deeming it beyond repair.

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100 gecs Shook the Underground. Can the Duo Explode … With Rock Music?

Laura Les and Dylan Brady’s debut spurred a subgenre called hyperpop and earned them a major-label deal. Swerving again, they’re returning with a different sound on “10,000 gecs.”

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