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Fake wedding celebrant sentenced over five ‘invalid’ marriages in Victoria
Read More Man, 31, pleaded guilty after charging each couple between $700 and $1,000 for his services Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast A Melbourne man who pretended to be an authorised celebrant and performed fake ceremonies solemnising five invalid…
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How Furry Pet Rabbits Can Become Invasive Feral Pests
Read More Few domesticated animals have flourished as well as rabbits have when reintroduced into the wild—a phenomenon that has often had economic and ecological consequences. And now a team of researchers has figured out why rabbits have had such success readapting to nature. In a study published in the journal Nature Ecology & Evolution…
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Judith Whelan, respected and loved editor at Sydney Morning Herald and ABC, dies from cancer aged 62
Read More Newsrooms pay tribute to ‘natural leader and beautiful person’ who nurtured young talent Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Judith Whelan, a former editor of the Sydney Morning Herald and an ABC executive, has died aged 62. Senior…
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Supreme Court declines to say whether Idaho abortion ruling issued in error will be final
Read More Accidental post marks latest early opinion leak at Supreme Court Accidental post marks latest early opinion leak at Supreme Court
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The Nigerian queer parties that offer liberation
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The Nigerian queer parties that offer liberation
Read MoreA burgeoning underground ballroom culture offers a safe place for people to express themselves.A burgeoning underground ballroom culture offers a safe place for people to express themselves.
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Texas executes man, 41, who committed murder as a teen then served as spiritual advisor to prison inmates
Read More Ramiro Gonzales died by lethal injection and was pronounced dead at 6.50pm at the State Penitentiary in Huntsville Ramiro Gonzales died by lethal injection and was pronounced dead at 6.50pm at the State Penitentiary in Huntsville
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Australian ‘swimming queen’ Campbell retires
Read MoreOne of the nation’s most celebrated swimmers will hang up her goggles after failing to qualify for Paris 2024.One of the nation’s most celebrated swimmers will hang up her goggles after failing to qualify for Paris 2024.
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Teenager charged with planning terrorist attack after allegedly entering NSW MP’s office with knives
Read More Labor state member Tim Crakanthorp says 19-year-old ‘briefly walked in and out of my office’ in Newcastle before he was arrested A New South Wales teenager has been charged with planning a terrorist attack after he allegedly entered a state MP’s office carrying items including “knives and tactical equipment”. The 19-year-old man was…
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Five charged after juror receives gift bag stuffed with $120,000
Read More Bribery allegations are latest fallout from $40m Feeding Our Future scandal Bribery allegations are latest fallout from $40m Feeding Our Future scandal
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Rapidly growing wildfire sparks in Oregon as crews battles fires across US west
Read More Evacuation alerts sent to over 1,000 homes and businesses as latest blaze erupts amid high temperatures Gusty winds fueled a rapidly growing wildfire in central Oregon, the latest blaze to erupt in the US west as high temperatures envelop the region. The fire broke out just outside the community of La Pine, in…
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Jamaal Bowman’s loss has left progressives in shock and without a plan
Read More Cori Bush is the next target for AIPAC. But left-leaning Democrats are focused on long-term strategies to get money out of politics and don’t have much of an immediate strategy to beat back big money Cori Bush is the next target for AIPAC. But left-leaning Democrats are focused on long-term strategies to get…
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Bolivia’s president sees off attempted coup after urging citizens to take to streets
Read More Luis Arce said the country’s democracy was at stake after army troops seized control of La Paz’s political heart and military police storm palace Bolivia’s President Luis Arce appears to have seen off an attempt to topple his leftwing government after a dramatic afternoon in which heavily armed troops, seemingly commanded by a…
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Pardoned former officer says military gay sex conviction ‘hangs over me’
Read MoreThe announcement, which came during Pride month, will affect thousands of veterans.The announcement, which came during Pride month, will affect thousands of veterans.
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Family awarded $1.5m after customs agents kept US citizens, aged nine and 14, imprisoned
Read More Nine-year-old coerced into giving a false confession that she was her cousin, prompting officials to believe she and her brother were potentially involved in smuggling and using false identities Nine-year-old coerced into giving a false confession that she was her cousin, prompting officials to believe she and her brother were potentially involved in…
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6-year-old girl dies after being left in a hot car while her mom’s boyfriend went to work
Read More Deputies say the girl’s core body temperature was 107.2 degrees when she was treated by paramedics Deputies say the girl’s core body temperature was 107.2 degrees when she was treated by paramedics
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This just in from 1925: Dallas looks to ban horse-drawn carriages on city streets
Read More Chicago, Las Vegas and Salt Lake City have approved similar bans Chicago, Las Vegas and Salt Lake City have approved similar bans
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Florida’s Balloon Ban Will Protect Sea Turtles, Birds and Other Marine Life
Read More Tallahassee, Fla. (AP) — Sea turtles, marine birds and children under 7 will be protected under a new Florida law that bans the intentional release of balloons. The law, signed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday, replaces an existing ban of releasing ten or more balloons within 24 hours. The Legislature approved the bill…
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Cost of toothpaste can double through the year in UK, study finds
Read More Research discovers the cost of some healthcare products fluctuates wildly, according to time of year you buy them Dentists agree that brushing twice a day is the best way to look after your teeth. But depending on what month it is, dental hygiene can be a dramatically more expensive habit to maintain. New…
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Iconic home on 114-year-old Rapidan Dam partially collapses into river
Read More An iconic house on an embankment close to the Rapidan Dam partially collapsed into the river, dramatic footage from Tuesday, 25 June shows. An iconic house on an embankment close to the Rapidan Dam partially collapsed into the river, dramatic footage from Tuesday, 25 June shows.
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Armoured vehicle breaks through door at Bolivian presidential palace as country faces coup attempt
Read More Armoured vehicles rammed into the doors of Bolivia’s presidential palace in La Paz on Wednesday, 26 June, during what appeared to be an attempted military coup. Armoured vehicles rammed into the doors of Bolivia’s presidential palace in La Paz on Wednesday, 26 June, during what appeared to be an attempted military coup.
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California dad who drove family off cliff sentenced to mental health care instead of trial
Read More Judge rules Dharmesh Patel, whose car dove off cliff in 2023, will be monitored by GPS and check in with court weekly A California radiologist accused of trying to kill his family by driving off a cliff along the northern California coast will receive mental health treatment instead of standing trial, a judge…
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Resistance mounts against ‘coup’ in Bolivia
Read More Mexico and Venezuela have joined Honduras in backing the government in La Paz Bolivia’s trade unions have declared a general strike in support of the government after an army general attempted to seize power by force. Several Latin American governments have denounced the coup. Military police and armored vehicles surrounded the government building…
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Medical groups challenge Israel’s ban on evacuations from Gaza. Is Israel relenting?
Read More Israel banned most Gaza patients from being evacuated for medical treatment, according to the United Nations and other groups. Now it could allow a group of child patients and guardians to evacuate. (Image credit: AFP) Israel banned most Gaza patients from being evacuated for medical treatment, according to the United Nations and other…
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Coup Attempt Underway in Bolivia as President Urges Citizens to Mobilize Against It
Read More La Paz, Bolivia (AP) — Armored vehicles rammed into the doors of Bolivia’s government palace Wednesday as President Luis Arce said the country faced an attempted coup, insisted he stands firm and urged people to mobilize. In a video of Arce surrounded by ministers in the palace, he said: “The country is facing…
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Bolivia facing coup attempt as military infiltrates presidential palace: Live updates
Read More President Luis Arce urged citizens to mobilze after armored vehicles rammed into the doors of the palace President Luis Arce urged citizens to mobilze after armored vehicles rammed into the doors of the palace
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UK must stop ‘walking on eggshells’ over post-Brexit deal, says BCC chief
Read More British Chambers of Commerce director general calls on politicians to improve ties with EU and strike better deal Larry Elliott: Brexit may have felt absent from this election – but it will still define it The UK’s current trade deal with the EU is not working and the country must stop “walking on…
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Bolivia’s president says his country is facing an attempted coup
Read More Armored vehicles rammed into the doors of Bolivia’s government palace as President Luis Arce said the country faced an attempted coup, insisted he stands firm and urged people to mobilize. (Image credit: Juan Karita) Armored vehicles rammed into the doors of Bolivia’s government palace as President Luis Arce said the country faced an…
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Will the unrest in Kenya escalate?
Read MoreKenya shaken by mass demonstrations against proposed tax hikes.Kenya shaken by mass demonstrations against proposed tax hikes.
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Jury recommends death penalty for man who killed five women in Florida bank
Read More Judge to decide fate of ex-prison guard trainee Zephen Xaver, who pleaded guilty to 2019 execution-style murders A jury on Wednesday recommended a former prison guard trainee be sentenced to death for his execution-style murders of five women inside a Florida bank five years ago. Jurors voted 9-3 to recommend Zephen Xaver, 27,…
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General Motors names new CEO of troubled self-driving subsidiary Cruise
Read More Robotaxi service recovering from gruesome collision with pedestrian that triggered suspension of California license General Motors on Tuesday named a veteran technology executive with roots in the video game industry to steer its troubled robotaxi service Cruise as it tries to recover from a gruesome collision that triggered the suspension of its California…
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Beachgoer dies after being struck by lightning while trying to save kids during thunderstorm
Read More Lifeguards had already left for the evening, and Patrick Dispoto felt the need to warn others on the beach Lifeguards had already left for the evening, and Patrick Dispoto felt the need to warn others on the beach
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Surgeon who saved Sen. Duckworth says he couldn’t save her with those wounds in Gaza
Read More NPR’s Ari Shapiro talks with Dr. Adam Hamawy, a former U.S. Army combat surgeon, who went before Congress Wednesday to describe patients they’ve treated while providing medical care in Gaza. NPR’s Ari Shapiro talks with Dr. Adam Hamawy, a former U.S. Army combat surgeon, who went before Congress Wednesday to describe patients they’ve…
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Looting in Gaza has led to skyrocketing food prices
Read More A breakdown in law and order along a main route in southern Gaza has made Israel’s daytime fighting pause ineffectual for aid delivery. This led to skyrocketing food prices sold on the black market. A breakdown in law and order along a main route in southern Gaza has made Israel’s daytime fighting pause…
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Soldiers storm Bolivian presidential palace in apparent coup attempt
Read MoreUnverified videos showed armoured vehicles and soldiers in the centre of the capital La Paz.Unverified videos showed armoured vehicles and soldiers in the centre of the capital La Paz.