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Judge fines Trump almost $1m for abusing court system ‘to advance a political narrative’
Read More ‘Its inadequacy as a legal claim was evident from the start’ ‘Its inadequacy as a legal claim was evident from the start’
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Peru protesters fight running battles with police after thousands march in Lima
Read More President Dina Boluarte vows to punish protesters as crowds continue to call for her resignation A march billed as the “takeover of Lima” escalated into running battles between protesters and riot police amid stone-throwing and swirls of teargas on Thursday evening in Peru’s capital. Thousands of protesters from across the country poured into…
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Is globalisation dead? At Davos, that’s the big question
Read MoreLeaders at the World Economic Forum are making the case for globalisation amid fears it is in decline.Leaders at the World Economic Forum are making the case for globalisation amid fears it is in decline.
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Nearly a Third of White-Collar Workers Have Tried ChatGPT or Other AI Programs, According to a New Survey
Read More Some early adopters are already experimenting with the generative AI program ChatGPT at the office. In seconds, consultants are conjuring decks and memos, marketers are cranking out fresh copy and software engineers are debugging code. Almost 30% of the nearly 4,500 professionals surveyed this month by Fishbowl, a social platform owned by employer…
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Trump’s demand to jail Supreme Court leak reporter condemned as ‘appalling’ by press freedom advocate
Read More ‘Saying this can have a chilling effect’ ‘Saying this can have a chilling effect’
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A sailor has been rescued after being adrift in Caribbean for 24 days
Read More Elvis Francois, 47, told Colombian authorities that he had survived off a bottle of ketchup, garlic powder and Maggi cubes. (Image credit: Colombian Navy press office via AP) Elvis Francois, 47, told Colombian authorities that he had survived off a bottle of ketchup, garlic powder and Maggi cubes.
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Indonesian mothers go to court over toxic cough syrup scandal
Read MoreAs the class-action suit over contaminated medicine begins, two mothers share why they joined the legal action.As the class-action suit over contaminated medicine begins, two mothers share why they joined the legal action.
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No plans to change Australian Open scheduling despite backlash over ‘crazy’ 4am finish
Read More‘No need to alter the schedule,’ says tournament boss Craig TileyConcerns raised after near six-hour epic at Melbourne ParkPlayers and the crowd turn up volume in nocturnal classic The Australian Open will not amend its scheduling despite coming in for criticism after an epic encounter between Andy Murray and Thanasi Kokkinakis did not finish…
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Australia’s ‘Toadzilla’: Record-breaking cane toad found in Queensland
Read MoreThe cane toad, weighing in at 2.7kg, is six times bigger than the average specimen.The cane toad, weighing in at 2.7kg, is six times bigger than the average specimen.
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‘We dubbed it Toadzilla’: giant cane toad believed to be the largest of its species found in Australia
Read More The animal weighed in at a possible new world record of 2.7kg and was discovered by park rangers on a walk in Queenland Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast She’s toxic, weighs as much as some newborn…
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Pentagon commits another $2.5 billion in aid to Ukraine
Read MoreThe latest aid package includes for the first time Stryker vehicles for Ukraine as well as additional Bradley infantry fighting vehicles.The latest aid package includes for the first time Stryker vehicles for Ukraine as well as additional Bradley infantry fighting vehicles.
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US allocates $930m for forest thinning in fire-stricken west
Read MoreClimate change has contributed to explosive wildfire seasons as overgrown forests combine with hot and dry temperatures.Climate change has contributed to explosive wildfire seasons as overgrown forests combine with hot and dry temperatures.
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Nikki Haley dismisses Pompeo’s VP claims as ‘lies and gossip’
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Russian spy ship spotted off coast of Hawaii
Read MoreThe U.S. Coast Guard is monitoring a Russian spy ship that has been spotted off the coast of Hawaii in recent weeks. The Pentagon said Thursday that the surveillance ship and another Russian ship have so far remained in international waters.The U.S. Coast Guard is monitoring a Russian spy ship that has been spotted…
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New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says she will resign, citing burnout
Read MoreNew Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern stunned her country on Thursday by announcing that she will step down next month, citing burnout and saying she wants to have more time for her 4-year-old daughter. Her party will vote on a new leader this weekend.New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern stunned her country on Thursday…
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Officer who hit woman in McDonald’s dispute placed on leave
Read MoreAn Ohio police officer who struck a Black woman as she was taken into custody at a McDonald’s has been placed on paid administrative leave while authorities investigateAn Ohio police officer who struck a Black woman as she was taken into custody at a McDonald’s has been placed on paid administrative leave while authorities…
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The race to make diesel engines run on hydrogen
Read MoreOrdinary diesel trucks could be converted to a hydrogen-diesel mix, according to researchers in Australia.Ordinary diesel trucks could be converted to a hydrogen-diesel mix, according to researchers in Australia.
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Africa’s week in pictures: 13-19 January 2023
Read MoreA selection of the best photos from across Africa this week.A selection of the best photos from across Africa this week.
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Protest against George Pell’s stance on LGBTQ+ rights planned for day of late cardinal’s funeral
Read More A requiem mass will be held at Sydney’s St Mary’s Cathedral on 2 February before a private burial Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Protesters are planning to march to Sydney’s St Mary’s cathedral on the day of George Pell’s funeral to denounce his strident and…
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Why a Startup’s Controversial Experiments to Cool the Earth Are on Pause
Read More Make Sunsets, a company behind a recent controversial effort to cool the earth by releasing particles of sulfur dioxide (SO2) into the upper atmosphere to reflect incoming heat, is canceling its upcoming experiments in Mexico, following a rebuke from the Mexican government. “We have decided not to do launches in Mexico until we…
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Pennsylvania woman charged in chainsaw murder of elderly parents
Read More A chainsaw was found near one of the bodies at the home in Montgomery County, police say A chainsaw was found near one of the bodies at the home in Montgomery County, police say
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US rock legend David Crosby dies aged 81
Read MoreCrosby, who co-founded both the Byrds and Crosby, Stills and Nash, had been ill for some time.Crosby, who co-founded both the Byrds and Crosby, Stills and Nash, had been ill for some time.
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Town discovers a farmer had been secretly paying off their bills for years. They only found out after his death
Read More Over 10 years, Hody Childress donated thousands of dollars to help people who couldn’t afford their prescriptions before his death on 1 January. Nobody knew, until now Over 10 years, Hody Childress donated thousands of dollars to help people who couldn’t afford their prescriptions before his death on 1 January. Nobody knew, until…
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‘Grave assault’ on US judiciary goes unpunished
Read More Investigators were “unable to identify” the culprit in leaking the draft of Dobbs decision to Politico After months of investigating who may have leaked the draft of a verdict that reversed decades of precedent on abortion, the US Supreme Court announced on Thursday the culprit could not be found. Politico published the entire…
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What to Know About the Retirement Age Protests in France
Read More On Thursday in Paris, trains were at a standstill. Schools were empty. The Eiffel Tower was closed to visitors. But at the Place de Republique, over 80,000 protesters filled the streets holding signs with messages like “don’t touch my retirement!” The “Black Thursday” strikes were organized by several prominent trade unions in France…
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Biden news – live: President assesses storm damage in California as classified documents scandal hurts polls
Read More President Biden’s visit comes as White House remains adamant it will not interfere in the ongoing investigation into classified documents President Biden’s visit comes as White House remains adamant it will not interfere in the ongoing investigation into classified documents
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US judge orders Boeing arraigned on MAX fraud charge
Read MoreFamilies of those killed in two crashes objected to a 2021 plea deal Boeing had cut, giving it immunity.Families of those killed in two crashes objected to a 2021 plea deal Boeing had cut, giving it immunity.
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New FTX boss says bankrupt crypto exchange could restart: Report
Read MoreCEO John Ray has set up a task force to explore restarting FTX.com, its main international exchange, WSJ reports.CEO John Ray has set up a task force to explore restarting FTX.com, its main international exchange, WSJ reports.
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Thousands of anti-government demonstrators have been flooding into Peru’s capital
Read More Peru’s capital is facing thousands of protestors from the rural and poorer south, demanding the resignation of the president, who they blame for the recent killings of more than 50 demonstrators. Peru’s capital is facing thousands of protestors from the rural and poorer south, demanding the resignation of the president, who they blame…
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Trump news – live: Trump calls to jail Politico reporters to identify Supreme Court source for Roe v Wade leak
Read More All the latest developments from Trumpworld All the latest developments from Trumpworld
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Struggle to reach deal in secret talks to return Elgin Marbles to Greece
Read More Sources say two sides cannot agree on how much of the disputed artefacts should return to Athens and for how long Sources say two sides cannot agree on how much of the disputed artefacts should return to Athens and for how long
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Trump demands Politico reporter and editor be jailed to expose their source for Supreme Court Dobbs leak
Read More Mr Trump has often called for journalists to be punished for reporting information unflattering to him and his allies Mr Trump has often called for journalists to be punished for reporting information unflattering to him and his allies
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Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings steps down as CEO of streaming company
Read More Hastings will be succeeded by co-CEOs Greg Peters and Ted Sarandos, and will continue in the company as executive chairman Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings is stepping down as chief executive of the streaming video pioneer but will remain at the company as executive chairman, he announced on Thursday. Greg Peters, who was serving…
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Australia news live: 90,000 students failing basic Naplan tests; prison failures risk UN blacklist
Read More Productivity Commission says increased school spending has not improved literacy and numeracy results; deadline looms to comply with UN anti-torture treaty. Follow the day’s updates live Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Five-year $41m maintenance contract extension for army’s fleet of Chinook helicopters The government has…
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The California storms were great for wine
Read MoreAfter years of drought, vineyards got a much-needed infusion of water from weeks of torrential rain.After years of drought, vineyards got a much-needed infusion of water from weeks of torrential rain.
