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Decades-old NASA satellite due to re-enter atmosphere, low threat
Read MoreMost of the 2,450kg (5,400lb) satellite will burn up in atmosphere but some pieces are expected to survive re-entry.Most of the 2,450kg (5,400lb) satellite will burn up in atmosphere but some pieces are expected to survive re-entry.
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Mother of slain Capitol rioter arrested on Jan 6 anniversary
Read More The woman was taken into custody over a minor traffic offense The mother of Ashli Babbitt, the 35-year-old military veteran fatally shot by police as she stormed the halls of Congress on January 6, 2021, has been arrested during a demonstration to mark the second anniversary of her daughter’s death. A small protest…
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In pictures: Orthodox Christians around the world mark Christmas
Read MoreSome 200 million people are marking the holiday, one of the most important dates in the faith.Some 200 million people are marking the holiday, one of the most important dates in the faith.
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Anthony Albanese ‘confident’ about Aukus deal despite US submarine scepticism
Read More Defence minister Richard Marles says Australia will need to make its own industrial contribution for the US and UK deal Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Australia is on track to announce plans to buy new nuclear-powered…
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Artillery shells fly on Ukraine’s front lines despite ‘ceasefire’
Read MoreExchanges of artillery fire were reported along the front lines in Ukraine’s Donetsk and Luhansk regions.Exchanges of artillery fire were reported along the front lines in Ukraine’s Donetsk and Luhansk regions.
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Gold Coast helicopter crash: mass held for Nicholas Tadros as families face long wait for answers
Read More Australian Transport Safety Bureau says anticipated date for completing its investigation is between July and September 2024 Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast The Glenmore Park community in western Sydney has attended a Catholic mass to pray…
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Bank executive ‘urinated’ on plane passenger
Read More The Wells Fargo banker was reportedly drunk while on a flight bound to New Delhi A top Indian Wells Fargo executive has lost his job and is now wanted by law enforcement after allegedly urinating on an elderly passenger aboard a flight to the Indian capital, according to the New Delhi police, who…
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Kevin McCarthy’s concessions to far-right Republicans risk tanking the global economy
Read More The US defaulting on its debt would risk tanking the US and global economy The US defaulting on its debt would risk tanking the US and global economy
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Australia’s battered tourism puts hope in China’s reopening
Read MoreTourism-reliant businesses are hopeful the return of Chinese visitors will revive the sector from the pandemic slump.Tourism-reliant businesses are hopeful the return of Chinese visitors will revive the sector from the pandemic slump.
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What has Kevin McCarthy given up, and at what price?
Read MoreThe would-be Speaker has offered guarantees to the rebels. But every concession comes with a cost.The would-be Speaker has offered guarantees to the rebels. But every concession comes with a cost.
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Wondering what’s going on in the House vote for speaker? Here’s an explanation
Read More Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Bakersfield) and his backers didn’t go the usual route of nailing down enough support before the House convened, forcing a messy and public scramble. Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Bakersfield) and his backers didn’t go the usual route of nailing down enough support before the House convened, forcing a messy and public…
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Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 318 of the invasion
Read More New $3.75bn US military aid package for Ukraine to include Bradley fighting vehicles for first time; reports of Russian shelling despite ceasefire declaration See all our Russia-Ukraine war coverageContinue reading…New $3.75bn US military aid package for Ukraine to include Bradley fighting vehicles for first time; reports of Russian shelling despite ceasefire declarationSee all…
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Pentagon misled public on drone strike that killed children – NYT
Read More An internal probe blamed confirmation bias for the botched 2021 Kabul drone strike Erroneous assumptions and biases by US analysts led to the Kabul drone attack that killed 10 civilians, including seven children, during the Pentagon’s chaotic August 2021 withdrawal from Afghanistan, an internal military investigation has reportedly found. Tensions were running high…
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Mali’s military leader Goita pardons 49 Ivory Coast soldiers
Read MoreThe mass pardoning comes one week after Mali sentenced 46 of the jailed Ivorian soldiers to 20 years in prison.The mass pardoning comes one week after Mali sentenced 46 of the jailed Ivorian soldiers to 20 years in prison.
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A look at the final GOP holdouts McCarthy hopes to sway
Read MoreSix GOP members-elect remain opposed to Rep. Kevin McCarthy going into a late-night vote to determine the next speaker of the HouseSix GOP members-elect remain opposed to Rep. Kevin McCarthy going into a late-night vote to determine the next speaker of the House
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Italian man pleads guilty to book fraud scheme in US court
Read MoreFilippo Bernardini allegedly targetted top authors like Margaret Atwood, as well as up-and-coming talent in publishing.Filippo Bernardini allegedly targetted top authors like Margaret Atwood, as well as up-and-coming talent in publishing.
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Schools fear AI takeover
Read More New York City has blocked ChatGPT, citing “safety and accuracy” concerns Devices and networks of the New York City Public Schools system no longer allow access to ChatGPT, a controversial new artificial intelligence program that has caused a stir in less than two months of being available to the general public. The ban…
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Mother of Uvalde school shooter arrested and charged with assault
Read More Arrest said to be second time in a week police called to her home Arrest said to be second time in a week police called to her home
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Kevin McCarthy says he has votes to become US House Speaker
Read MoreDespite losing 13 votes, the Republican says he will prevail when lawmakers reconvene on Friday night.Despite losing 13 votes, the Republican says he will prevail when lawmakers reconvene on Friday night.
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Morrissey says Miley Cyrus exit was nothing to do with his politics
Read More American withdrew after recording guest vocals on the Mancunian’s yet-to-be-released new album Morrissey has spoken out after Miley Cyrus dropped out of a guest spot on his upcoming album, denying the singer had done so over his political stances, which he said are “most certainly not far right”. In a lengthy statement posted…
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Florida activates national guard as Cuban arrivals seek refuge
Read MoreGovernor Ron DeSantis criticised US President Joe Biden’s immigration stance as rising numbers of Cuban refugees arrive.Governor Ron DeSantis criticised US President Joe Biden’s immigration stance as rising numbers of Cuban refugees arrive.
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Newport News: Boy aged six detained after shooting teacher in US
Read MoreThe teacher is left with life-threatening injuries after the shooting in the state of Virginia.The teacher is left with life-threatening injuries after the shooting in the state of Virginia.
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Dramatic moments from a week of chaos in Congress
Read MoreThe vote for House Speaker has offered a unique glimpse of behind-the-scenes action.The vote for House Speaker has offered a unique glimpse of behind-the-scenes action.
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Six-year-old intentionally shot teacher in Virginia school, police say
Read More Authorities said they had arrested the boy for shooting a female teacher at Richneck elementary school in Newport News A six-year-old child deliberately shot a teacher at an elementary school in Virginia on Friday afternoon, according to police. Police said in a statement that they have arrested the boy accused of shooting a…
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Pupil, 6, in custody after allegedly shooting elementary school teacher
Read More Female educator left with ‘life’threatening’ injuries after shocking incident in Newport News Female educator left with ‘life’threatening’ injuries after shocking incident in Newport News
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Week in pictures: 31 December 2022 – 6 January 2023
Read MoreA selection of powerful images from all over the globe, taken in the past seven days.A selection of powerful images from all over the globe, taken in the past seven days.
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Ashli Babbitt’s mother arrested protesting near Capitol on 2nd anniversary of 6 January riot
Read More Ms Witthoeft reportedly asked to be arrested Ms Witthoeft reportedly asked to be arrested
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FTX teams in US, Bahamas to coordinate crypto recovery efforts
Read MoreThe move resolves a dispute that was threatening the recovery of billions of dollars in lost funds.The move resolves a dispute that was threatening the recovery of billions of dollars in lost funds.
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Meet some of the European Elvis impersonators competing to be crowned “King”
Read More The world’s top Elvis impersonators will compete to be crowned “King” this weekend in Birmingham, England, at the European Elvis Championships and Convention. The world’s top Elvis impersonators will compete to be crowned “King” this weekend in Birmingham, England, at the European Elvis Championships and Convention.
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‘We’ll have the votes’: McCarthy appears upbeat as House adjourns
Read More Republican is hopeful that deal with far-right detractors could award him speaker title while House business remains paralyzed The House Republican leader, Kevin McCarthy, came within striking distance of winning the speakership, in a clear sign of momentum despite losing a 13th consecutive vote on the fourth day of a grinding intra-party showdown.…
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Joe Rogan calls Donald Trump ‘king’ of the ‘morons’ on podcast episode
Read More Rogan said Congressman George Santos’ lying scandals were both ‘funny’ and ‘scary’ Rogan said Congressman George Santos’ lying scandals were both ‘funny’ and ‘scary’
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Biden salutes January 6 heroes ‘who did not flinch’ in medal ceremony
Read More The president spoke with passion about police officers and election officials who held the line on the second anniversary of the attempted insurrection Joe Biden has marked the second anniversary of the January 6 insurrection by awarding medals to heroes who “did not flinch” when the US Capitol came under attack and warning…
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Ron DeSantis activates national guard after ‘alarming influx of migrants’ in Florida Keys
Read More The Republican governor and potential 2024 candidate condemns Biden’s “lawless immigration policies” The Republican governor and potential 2024 candidate condemns Biden’s “lawless immigration policies”
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Breaking Down the Ending of Netflix’s The Pale Blue Eye
Read More Warning: This post contains spoilers for The Pale Blue Eye. After debuting in select theaters on Dec. 23, The Pale Blue Eye, a gothic murder mystery featuring Edgar Allen Poe as one of the detectives on the case, is now streaming on Netflix. And it’s a doozy of a whodunnit. Based on Louis…
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Australia news live updates: Western Australia towns to be ‘islands’ amid floods; US concerns over Aukus deal
Read More A 50km-wide inland sea is surging towards the Kimberley coast after the swollen Fitzroy River devastated the town of Fitzroy Crossing Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Good morning. Residents in two major Western Australian towns have been warned their communities are about to become islands…
