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Australia’s Qantas picks first female CEO as Joyce prepares to go
Read MoreCEO Alan Joyce to depart flagship carrier after 15 years in the job.CEO Alan Joyce to depart flagship carrier after 15 years in the job.
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HSBC rules out banking crisis as profits triple after Silicon Valley Bank deal
Read More Failure of four banks in six weeks is purely a sign of poor risk management, says chief executive HSBC’s chief executive has denied the possibility of a fresh banking crisis, saying the failure of four banks in six weeks was a merely a sign of poor risk management, as the lender tripled its…
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US banking crisis: Is your money safe?
Read MoreAs another US bank collapses, here’s what you need to know about how to keep your money safe.As another US bank collapses, here’s what you need to know about how to keep your money safe.
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US Air Force gets first JLTV to protect the nuclear arsenal
Read More The U.S. Air Force has announced modernizing the security forces vehicle fleet to protect the nuclear arsenal. The Air Force said in a release that defenders from the 90th Missile Security Forces Squadron conducted the first operational mission with the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle, better known as JLTV, supporting launch facility maintenance near…
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Starmer denies job talks held with Sue Gray during her Boris Johnson inquiry
Read More Labour leader says he is confident Gray, offered the role of his chief of staff, has not broken any rules The Labour leader, Keir Starmer, has denied having recruitment discussions with the senior civil servant Sue Gray while she was investigating the former prime minister Boris Johnson. Appearing on BBC Breakfast, Starmer said…
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Over 100 police officers injured during French Labor Day protests
Read More Violent clashes erupted across the country as part of continuing demonstrations against controversial pension reforms Almost 300 French protesters were arrested during massive Labor Day demonstrations against controversial pension reforms, and more than 100 police officers were injured during the unrest, according to local authorities. On Monday, French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin said…
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What really happened at Chernobyl? How the world’s worst nuclear accident happened
Read More Decades after the catastrophe, now a byword for state secrecy, crucial elements remain a mystery, Andy Gregory writes Decades after the catastrophe, now a byword for state secrecy, crucial elements remain a mystery, Andy Gregory writes
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What really happened at Chernobyl? How the world’s worst nuclear accident happened
Read More Decades after the catastrophe, now a byword for state secrecy, crucial elements remain a mystery, Andy Gregory writes Decades after the catastrophe, now a byword for state secrecy, crucial elements remain a mystery, Andy Gregory writes
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Keir Starmer accuses government of trying to resurrect Sue Gray story to damage Labour ahead of local elections – UK politics live
Read More Follow all the latest UK politics news Good morning. We’re back waiting for the Sue Gray report. Today’s version will take the form of a written statement for a Cabinet Office minister described on the Commons order paper as an “update into the circumstances leading to the resignation of a senior civil servant”.…
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Victorian duck hunters urge parliament not to bow to ‘political correctness’
Read More Submissions to inquiry described hunting as generational tradition, while animal activists displayed dead ducks outside parliament building Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Dozens of recreational duck hunters have urged a Victorian parliamentary inquiry not to bow…
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Palestinian prisoner dies in Israel after long hunger strike
Read More A high-profile Palestinian prisoner has died in Israeli custody after a months-long hunger strike. Palestinian militants in the Gaza Strip fired rockets into southern Israel in response. (Image credit: Majdi Mohammed/AP) A high-profile Palestinian prisoner has died in Israeli custody after a months-long hunger strike. Palestinian militants in the Gaza Strip fired rockets…
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Australia may use defence exchanges with Pacific countries to tackle ADF recruitment crisis
Read More Government says its $50,000 retention bonus is just ‘a start’ in addressing workforce problems raised by defence review Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast The Australian government wants to broaden defence exchanges with Pacific countries amid wider…
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Air India, IndiGo: New record as 4.56m Indians take flights in a day
Read MoreThe milestone was reached on 30 April as 2,978 flights took off across the country.The milestone was reached on 30 April as 2,978 flights took off across the country.
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Serena Williams: Tennis legend reveals second pregnancy at Met Gala
Read MoreSpeaking to reporters alongside her husband, Williams says there “are three of us” on the red carpet.Speaking to reporters alongside her husband, Williams says there “are three of us” on the red carpet.
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Challenger in Turkey presidential race offers sharp contrast
Read MoreThe main challenger trying to unseat Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in this month’s presidential election cuts a starkly different figure than the incumbent who has led the country for two decadesThe main challenger trying to unseat Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in this month’s presidential election cuts a starkly different figure than the…
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Academy Awards changes rules around social media after this year’s Oscars controversies
Read More The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has overhauled rules around campaigning for Oscars after incidents involving Andrea Riseborough, Jerry Bruckheimer and Michelle Yeoh The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced its “most significant overhaul” of rules around campaigning for Oscars, fresh after Andrea Riseborough’s controversial nomination for best…
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Bumper BP profits reignite debate over tougher windfall tax
Read More Oil and gas company beats analysts’ forecasts as its profits reach $5bn in the first three months of the year Labour calls for energy firms to pay more tax on £60m-a-day profitsAnalysis: does UK need to drill for more North Sea oil and gas? BP has defied an easing in energy prices to…
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Hollywood strike: Screenwriters will walk out for first time in 15 years
Read MoreTV and movie writers will walk out on Tuesday after pay talks with major studios broke down.TV and movie writers will walk out on Tuesday after pay talks with major studios broke down.
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Palestinian Khader Adnan dies in Israel jail after 86 days on hunger strike
Read MoreIsrael says Khader Adnan, an Islamic Jihad activist, had refused any medical tests or treatment.Israel says Khader Adnan, an Islamic Jihad activist, had refused any medical tests or treatment.
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Dust storm Illinois – live: At least six dead in I-55 pile-up of up to 80 cars during sudden storm
Read More I-55 remains shut down in both directions I-55 remains shut down in both directions
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Kishida plans to visit Yoon in South Korea before G-7
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Lori Vallow trial – live: DNA from ‘cult mom’ found on duct tape wrapped around JJ’s corpse, jury hears
Read More Murder trial of ‘doomsday cult mom’ Lori Vallow in Eastern Idaho is not being broadcast on TV. Follow along here for live updates in the case Murder trial of ‘doomsday cult mom’ Lori Vallow in Eastern Idaho is not being broadcast on TV. Follow along here for live updates in the case
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Vice Media to file for bankruptcy – NYT
Read More The outlet is has struggled in the years since it secured major investments from media giants like Disney and Fox Vice Media is preparing to file for bankruptcy, the New York Times reported on Monday, noting the company could soon come under the control of an investment firm should it fail to find…
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Russia-Ukraine war live: 100,000 Russian troops killed or injured in eastern offensive failures, says US
Read More Russian casualties mark an acceleration even when compared with first days of the war, says White House national security council spokesperson John Kirby Russia-Ukraine war at a glance Welcome back to our live coverage of the war in Ukraine. Our top story this morning: more than 20,000 Russian soldiers have been killed and…
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Albanese government to raise tobacco tax by 5% a year to make smoking ‘more unattractive’
Read More Health minister announces new tax measures shortly after revealing sweeping reforms to crack down on vaping Australia to ban non-prescription vapes in biggest smoking reforms in a decadeGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast The Albanese government will increase the tax on tobacco by 5% per year…
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Matthew Guy slams Sky News after dark hosts as ‘dangerously politically stupid’ after Victorian election loss
Read More Former Liberal leader also criticises his party’s state president in his first interview since November Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Former Victorian opposition leader Matthew Guy has blamed “faceless leakers” within the Liberal party and the…
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RBA interest rates: Reserve Bank increases official cash rate to 3.85% in shock decision
Read More In a decision reached at its meeting today, Australia’s reserve bank will lift interest rates, causing further strain to borrowers Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Australians’ respite from rising borrowing costs will be a short one,…
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Palestinian Khader Adnan dies in Israel jail after 87-day hunger strike
Read More Adnan, who was affiliated with the Palestinian militant Islamic Jihad group, was found unconscious in his cell early on Tuesday Palestinian Khader Adnan has died in an Israeli prison after an 87-day hunger strike, Israeli prison authorities announced. Israel’s prison service said Adnan had been charged with “involvement in terrorist activities” but had…
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Russia-Ukraine news live: Putin suffered 100,000 casualties in 5 months, says US
Read More Ukrainian fighters throw Russian forces out of some positions in Bakhmut, says commander Ukrainian fighters throw Russian forces out of some positions in Bakhmut, says commander
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Met Gala 2023: Doja Cat and Jared Leto deliver wildest looks
Read MoreDoja Cat was among the stars paying tribute not just to Karl Lagerfeld – but also his famous feline.Doja Cat was among the stars paying tribute not just to Karl Lagerfeld – but also his famous feline.
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Environmentalists sue US regulator over impact of SpaceX launches
Read MoreSpaceX’s Starship rocket exploded over the Gulf of Mexico on April 20 and debris was scattered from the launch pad.SpaceX’s Starship rocket exploded over the Gulf of Mexico on April 20 and debris was scattered from the launch pad.
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Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin rules out presidential campaign while in California
Read More Hours before delivering an optimistic speech about the Republican Party’s path forward at the Reagan Library, Gov. Youngkin rules out campaigning for the White House this year. Hours before delivering an optimistic speech about the Republican Party’s path forward at the Reagan Library, Gov. Youngkin rules out campaigning for the White House this…
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 433
Read MoreAs the war enters its 433rd day, we take a look at the main developments.As the war enters its 433rd day, we take a look at the main developments.
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Firefighter rescued from factory fire in critical condition in Brisbane hospital
Read More A second firefighter was also taken to hospital with serious injuries after paramedics were called to the Slacks Creek blaze Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast A firefighter remains in a critical condition after being rescued as…
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Australian law firm HWL Ebsworth hit by Russian-linked ransomware attack
Read More Cyberattack resulted in hacking of 4TB of data including IDs, finance reports, accounting data, client documents and credit card details Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast The Australian commercial law firm HWL Ebsworth has fallen victim to…
