Would you have surgery if it badly impacted Earth’s carbon footprint?

A new study explores the potential cost to the planet of future surgical procedures.

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Families leave Jenin camp in Israel West Bank push

Civilians trickle out of Jenin refugee camp, sealed off for almost four days by an Israeli operation.

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Bodies of man and three children found - police

Officers were called to an address by ambulance crews and are working to establish what happened.

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US rapper Fatman Scoop dies after collapsing on stage

The singer, 53, was seen struggling as he climbed onto a platform during Friday’s performance in Connecticut, before passing out.

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The urban fringe suburb that used to be known as ‘Tradie Town’

No one knows how Diamond Creek got its name but the locals have a favourite story: about a bull who met his end near the water.

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Cronyism probe launched after donor allegations

A review of appointments to some Government jobs has been launched after accusations of cronyism. Labour has defended the appointment of three people to top civil service jobs who are also linked with donations to the party.

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I got a return Europe flight with ‘Asia’s worst airline’ for $1200

The online reviews of this Chinese airline were scathing, the menu featured a mystery fish dish, but the seats were bigger than on Qantas.

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Weekend strikes by LNER train drivers called off

Some 450 train drivers had been due to walk out this weekend before the dispute was resolved.

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Seven of the best luxury homes for sale right now

From a near-new home that takes its cues from mid-century style, to an 1880s villa with a bluestone facade, we’ve rounded up our top picks.

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'Mind-blowing': Thousands bathe in tomato sauce at La Tomatina

Partygoers gather near Valencia for the yearly tomato hurling festival.

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‘Better off waiting’: When you should have bought a house

Many homes last changed hands when the market was at its hottest, but buyers who waited have been rewarded with more capital growth.

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Starmer Looks Back In Anger

Plus, Oasis reform for UK tour.

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Baseball star to play for both teams in same game

Boston Red Sox catcher Danny Jansen is set to make history as the first player to play for both teams in one Major League Baseball game.

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Ko wins Women's Open to end eight-year major drought

New Zealand's Lydia Ko ends an eight-year major drought with victory at the AIG Women's Open at St Andrews.

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Put NFL, netball and Oztag in a blender, and you get this new Olympic sport

Flag football is set to make its Olympic debut in Los Angeles in 2028, and the Australian teams have already started their campaign to get there.

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Today at the Test: England v Sri Lanka - day four highlights

Day four highlights from the first Test between England and Sri Lanka.

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'An absolute stunner!' Fan takes brilliant one-handed catch in stands

Watch a fan take a brilliant one-handed catch at Old Trafford as England's Mark Wood smashes a six against Sri Lanka.

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States will have to prove big builds worth it before Albanese government chips in

Infrastructure Minister Catherine King says tough new rules on road and rail projects “can and must” prevent delays and cost blowouts.

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Influencers swarm convention as Democrats' secret weapon

Content creators get insider access - and the campaign's message is delivered unchallenged to hard-to-reach voters.

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Body of tech entrepreneur retrieved from sunken yacht, daughter missing

Mike Lynch, 59, had invited friends to join him on the yacht to celebrate his acquittal in June in a UK fraud trial.

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England make strong start to life under Pope

England make a strong start to life under Ollie Pope’s temporary captaincy, bowling out Sri Lanka for 236 on the first day the first Test at Old Trafford.

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‘Don’t target Australia’: Fears of Biden administration trade sanctions

A fresh front on the trade wars is coming from a surprising quarter.

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Oh, behave: What not to do in an airline lounge

It’s so rare for most of us to have access to an airline lounge that you really should eke every last perk out of the experience. But there are limits.

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Firefighter admits sharing photo of dead body

Cameron Hancel shared an image of a deceased male while working for West Midlands Fire Service.

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The case for Ron Coote – and Cameron Smith – to be announced as Immortals

The NRL will anoint just the 14th Immortal on Wednesday night. But is there a case to add a 15th too, one from its past and another from the present?

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Children scared rioters would break in through broken window

A family has told BBC Panorama how they were terrified rioters would break into their Middlesborough home after their front window was smashed in.

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Boomers face user-pays aged care as Labor gives ground in secret talks

The new deal would require aged care residents with higher incomes to pay more for food and accommodation, while their health services would be funded in full.

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‘Bomb-making’ engineer wanted to be ‘remembered before he goes’: court

A man plunged a NSW town into lockdown, as court documents reveal his family feared his mental health had been spiralling for a month.

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‘These are the places that locals love’: The Asia travel tips from those in the know

Six Australian personalities share their favourite things to do in some of Asia’s best-loved cities, including Tokyo, Delhi, Singapore and Kolkata.

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KSI and the Sidemen among UK's richest gamers

YouTubers KSI and the Sidemen are listed alongside billionaire developers and industry legends in The Sunday Times UK Gaming Rich List 2024.

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NSW private schools face new rules on $1.6 billion in taxpayer funding

The changes come after four Sydney schools were told to repay almost $47 million in government funding after being declared for profit or non-compliant in the past decade.

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Watch: Moment brawl breaks out in Turkish parliament

A debate over the status of a jailed Turkish opposition figure led to widespread fighting between opposing MPs.

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Trainee was locked in with lions at Belfast Zoo

Belfast City Council says it takes "the safety of all our staff, visitors and animals very seriously".

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Cinema’s most gruesome creature has a frightening new bag of tricks

Alien: Romulus takes place in the period between Ridley Scott’s 1979 original and James Cameron’s 1986 sequel.

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Jess Phillips admits 'mistake' over unrest tweet

The minister has been criticised for her response to a video of masked men confronting a reporter.

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The letter that helped expose the North Shore Rapist

One of the women who survived a terrifying sexual assault by Graham James Kay helped unmask her own attacker.

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Girl, 13, admits violent disorder at hotel, as more people face court over riots

A teenage girl admits to using or threatening unlawful violence in Aldershot on 31 July.

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TV companies launch last-minute bid to block total gambling ad ban

Three senior Albanese ministers have argued a blanket ban on sports bet promotions would cripple revenue for free-to-air TV in difficult times.

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Man detained in Grindr 'sting' leaves Qatar

Manuel Guerrero Aviña has been given permission to return to the UK.

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Perseid meteor shower captured over Stonehenge

Somerset photographer Josh Dury says Nasa sharing his image is an "immense privilege".

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Labor MPs say ‘total ban’ is the only way on gambling ads

The Albanese government risks a backlash from some of its own backbenchers if it does not put a total ban on gambling advertising, instead of a proposed partial ban.

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Woman 'fractures knee' in Boardmasters crowd surge

Jade Brooks had about 10 people fall on her during a "crowd crush" at the Cornwall event, she says.

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Aussie withdraws from marathon just 1.2km in

After just 1.2 kilometres in the Paris 2024 women's marathon, Australian Sinead Diver pulled out of the race. © International Olympic Committee

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Jessica Hull pulls off stunning 1500m to win silver medal in Paris

The 27-year-old clocked a time of 3:52.56, finishing just behind world record holder Faith Kipyegon (3:51.29) of Kenya on the purple Stade de France track.

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Docker's dirty act under microscope

Fremantle's Bailey Banfield will land in hot water for his elbow into Geelong defender Zach Guthrie's head.

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China have won 46 of the 56 gold medals in Olympic diving this century. Here’s why

Australia’s Cassiel Rousseau says their system enables them to work and train harder than he can.

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Five hurdlers in photo finish for 100m medals

American Masai Russell won gold in a thrilling race that split the three podium winners by just three hundredths of a second. © International Olympic Committee

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Mateta sends match into extra time

Jean-Philippe Mateta was the hero in regular time, slotting home a penalty to level it up in the gold medal match. © International Olympic Committee

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400m Olympic record broken by Paulino

The women's 400m Olympic record is broken by Dominican Marileidy Paulino's gold medal run. © International Olympic Committee

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B-girl Raygun represents Australia in Olympic breaking

B-girl Raygun, whose real name is Rachael Gunn, has represented Australia in the debut of breaking at the Olympics. © International Olympic Committee

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Sha'Carri rockets US to relay gold

Sha'Carri Richardson produced a blinding anchor leg to clinch gold for the USA's women's 4x100m relay team in Paris. © International Olympic Committee

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France clinch upset for gold medal showdown

The hosts defeated the world champions Germany to set up a chance to play off for a gold medal. © International Olympic Committee

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GB win Olympic silver and bronze in team pursuit races

Great Britain win silver in a pulsating men's team pursuit final before the women's quartet back that up with bronze in the Paris Olympic velodrome.

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Minjee versus ‘The Machine’: Lee within striking distance of medals after opening round

Picture-perfect conditions and a large crowd made the first day of the women’s golf a triumph, but the Australians had mixed fortunes.

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Aussies smash world record, will ride for gold

Australia's men's pursuit team have smashed the world record and will ride for gold against Great Britain. © International Olympic Committee

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South African sprinter pops hammy

Benjamin Richardson pulls a hamstring during his opening-round heat of the men's 200m in Paris. © International Olympic Committee

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Aussie Calab Law falls to 200m repechage

Australian sprinter Calab Law got out strongly but faded late in his opening 200m sprint to fall into the repechage round. © International Olympic Committee

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'Brave' Aussie struggles to finish line

'Brave' Aussie Matthew Clarke struggles to the finish line in the 3000m steeplechase heats. © International Olympic Committee

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Devastation for Kenyan after botched steeplechase heat

Kenyan star Amos Serem misses a jump and is forced to double back before crashing out of the steeplechase. © International Olympic Committee

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China snatches relay gold from USA, France

Freestyle champion Pan Zhanle steams home to win the men's 4x100m medley relay for China. © International Olympic Committee

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Five more medals for GB and Biles sparkles - top five stories from Paris

After their most successful opening week to a summer Olympics ever, Team GB showed no signs of slowing down on day eight with gold and bronze in the rowing

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Fraser-Price pleads for entry

Sprinting legend Ann Fraser-Pryce is locked out of the stadium despite pleading to get in for the women's 100m semi-final.

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Boxer withdraws from fight after 46 seconds amid gender outcry

Algeria's Imane Khelif won her first Paris Games bout, against Italy’s Angela Carini, in 46 seconds. © International Olympic Committee

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Whisper it, but is now a good time to holiday in Paris?

Hotels and restaurants are dropping prices after unexpected quietness in the city during the Olympics.

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Maduro manoeuvring to stay in power in Venezuela

Under pressure to back up claims he won the election, President Maduro turns to the country's top court.

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Wright impresses with unlikely wave

Tyler Wright showed her skill to stay in the hunt despite "some drama". © International Olympic Committee

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Simone Biles delivers strong performance on balance beam

Simone Biles produced a special performance on the balance beam during the women’s all-around final. © International Olympic Committee

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