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McDonald’s restaurants hit by technology outage at outlets across Australia
Read More Spokesperson says company is working to resolve issue as soon as possible and thanks customers for their patience Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast McDonald’s restaurants are facing an international technology outage with the fast food giant working to resolve the issue. “We are aware of…
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Israeli forces kill 20 Palestinians waiting for aid, Gaza health ministry says
Read More More than 150 also injured after Israeli troops fire ‘direct shots’ at people waiting for food truck in Gaza City, according to officials Middle East crisis – live updates Gaza’s health ministry has said Israeli fire killed 20 people waiting to receive desperately needed aid in the besieged Palestinian territory, but the Israel…
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As Putin eyes sure reelection, Russia’s economy defies sanctions, critics
Read MoreRussian president’s all but guaranteed fifth term in power comes as economy has outperformed expectations.Russian president’s all but guaranteed fifth term in power comes as economy has outperformed expectations.
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‘We are at war’ – former UK spy chief
Read More Britain needs to make “tough choices” to be able to counter the “threats” posed by Russia and China, a former head of MI6 has said Britain is engaged in a “gray war” with Russia, but neither the authorities nor the public are taking the situation seriously enough, the former head of the famed…
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EU warns US about what Russian victory in Ukraine would signify
Read More No ally will be able to trust Washington if Kiev falls, Josep Borrell has claimed A Ukrainian loss to Russia would hurt Washington’s credibility as a security provider, the EU’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell warned during a trip to America. Kiev can’t wait for the presidential election…
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Watch live: Palestinians arrive at Israeli checkpoint to cross for prayers in Al-Aqsa compound
Read More Watch live as people from West Bank cities arrive at an Israeli checkpoint between Ramallah and Jerusalem to cross for Friday prayers in the Al-Aqsa compound on 15 March. Watch live as people from West Bank cities arrive at an Israeli checkpoint between Ramallah and Jerusalem to cross for Friday prayers in the…
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Middle East crisis live: rows over Hamas’s latest Gaza ceasefire proposal
Read More Hamas calls it ‘comprehensive vision’ but Benjamin Netanyahu’s office says it is based on ‘unrealistic demands’ Hamas has presented a Gaza ceasefire proposal to mediators and the US which includes the release of Israeli hostages in exchange for freedom for Palestinian prisoners, 100 of whom are serving life sentences, according to a proposal…
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Gerald Levin, the former Time Warner CEO who engineered a disastrous mega-merger, is dead at 84
Read MoreGerald Levin, who led Time Warner Media into a disastrous $182 billion merger with the internet provider America Online, has died at the age of 84Gerald Levin, who led Time Warner Media into a disastrous $182 billion merger with the internet provider America Online, has died at the age of 84
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Teenage girl survives suspected shark attack at Queensland beach
Read More Girl in early teens taken to hospital with minor injuries after suspected shark attack at Bargara beach in Bundaberg A teenage girl has been taken to hospital after being injured in a suspected shark attack in Queensland’s north. Paramedics were called to Bargara Beach in Bundaberg on Friday afternoon after reports of a…
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The Latest | Israel denies Palestinian claim its forces killed 20 near Gaza aid distribution center
Read MoreThe Palestinian Health Ministry in Gaza is accusing Israeli forces of launching an attack near an aid distribution point in war-wracked northern Gaza, killing 20 people and wounding 155 othersThe Palestinian Health Ministry in Gaza is accusing Israeli forces of launching an attack near an aid distribution point in war-wracked northern Gaza, killing 20…
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Watch live: Russian election voting begins in Moscow as Putin expected to secure fifth term
Read More Watch live as polling stations open in Moscow on Friday, 15 March, as voting starts in Russia’s presidential election in a ballot that is held across three days. Watch live as polling stations open in Moscow on Friday, 15 March, as voting starts in Russia’s presidential election in a ballot that is held…
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Boom time for Myanmar opium farmers amid coup chaos
Read MoreMyanmar is the world’s largest opium producer where the conflict has made it a lucrative crop for struggling farmers.Myanmar is the world’s largest opium producer where the conflict has made it a lucrative crop for struggling farmers.
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South Korea to China: Why is East Asia producing so few babies?
Read MoreThe reasons are complex — the consequences more straightforward: An ageing population and deepening labour shortage.The reasons are complex — the consequences more straightforward: An ageing population and deepening labour shortage.
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Taiwan confirms presence of US special forces
Read More The Taiwanese defense chief has confirmed US troops are training the island’s army, with some stationed six miles from mainland China US special forces personnel are stationed on some of Taiwan’s outlying islands training its armed forces, the island’s defense authority chief Chiu Kuo-cheng confirmed to the press on Thursday. The official was…
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Japan’s Nissan, Honda to partner on EVs to challenge Chinese, reports say
Read MoreJapanese carmakers have struggled to keep up with their Chinese rivals in the fast-growing EV market.Japanese carmakers have struggled to keep up with their Chinese rivals in the fast-growing EV market.
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France mulled ‘boots on the ground’ in Ukraine for months – Le Monde
Read More President Emmanuel Macron’s transition from dove to hawk began last summer, the newspaper wrote The idea of sending Western troops to Ukraine was secretly discussed in Paris as early as last June, months before French President Emmanuel Macron’s pledge to keep all options on the table to defeat Russia, according to Le Monde.…
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Australian Alps face world’s largest loss of snow by end of century, research shows
Read More Study of global heating finds snowfall in Victoria and New South Wales could decline much faster than in other alpine areas around the world Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Global heating will cause snow cover in the…
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NHS hospitals hit by shortage of life-saving drug for chronic breathing issues
Read More Doctors told to ration liquid form of salbutamol, which plays vital role in treating asthma, emphysema and bronchitis NHS hospitals have been hit by a UK-wide shortage of a life-saving drug used to keep alive patients who are at risk of dying because they cannot breathe without medical intervention. Doctors have been told…
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James Crumbley, father of Michigan school attacker, guilty of manslaughter
Read MoreBoth parents will be sentenced on April 9, with manslaughter carrying a penalty of up to 15 years in prison.Both parents will be sentenced on April 9, with manslaughter carrying a penalty of up to 15 years in prison.
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‘Many significant injuries’ as tornadoes rip through US Midwest
Read More Authorities say they are working to confirm reports of fatalities Authorities say they are working to confirm reports of fatalities
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The paperwork purge: It’s time to spring clean your documents
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What the First Convictions of a School Shooter’s Parents Could Mean for Gun Control in the U.S.
Read More James Crumbley, the father of a 15-year-old who shot and killed four students at Oxford High School in Michigan in 2021, was convicted of involuntary manslaughter by an Oakland County jury on Thursday. [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”] Crumbley and his wife Jennifer, who was also found guilty of involuntary manslaughter last month, are the first…
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Takeaways into AP investigation into Russian system to force its passports on occupied Ukraine
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Blueberry grown in NSW breaks Guinness World Record as world’s heaviest
Read More Roughly the size of a golf ball, the big berry weighs 20.4 grams and was grown using traditional manual techniques Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast It’s dark blue, about the diameter of a golf ball and it…
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Baldwin lawyers want manslaughter case thrown out
Read MoreCinematographer Halyna Hutchins was killed after a gun Mr Baldwin used fired a live round.Cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was killed after a gun Mr Baldwin used fired a live round.
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India’s Citizenship Amendment Act is a devious anti-Muslim dog whistle
Read MoreThe CAA’s main message is that Muslims do not belong to India in the same way that Hindus do. But it also goes further.The CAA’s main message is that Muslims do not belong to India in the same way that Hindus do. But it also goes further.
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Iraq’s Dangerous Mix: 2,500 U.S. Troops, Iran-backed Militias and Battle for Influence
Read More SUBSCRIBER+ EXCLUSIVE REPORTING – Almost 21 years since the United States invaded Iraq and toppled Saddam Hussein, the nation is home to a contest between U.S. and Iranian interests, and the war in Gaza has made that contest more dangerous for Iraq and raised questions about the U.S. presence in the country. “Iraq…
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3/14: CBS Evening News
Read MorePowerful storms cause damage in Midwest; Graduation ceremony held for hundreds of FDNY recruitsPowerful storms cause damage in Midwest; Graduation ceremony held for hundreds of FDNY recruits
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Who Is Mamiko Tanaka, Shohei Ohtani’s Wife?
Read More After dropping a bombshell last month that he was newly wed, Los Angeles Dodgers player and baseball sensation Shohei Ohtani sent fans into a frenzy on Thursday, revealing the identity of his wife, who had until now remained a mystery. [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”] In an Instagram story, Ohtani posted a group photo of him…
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Aged care workers to get 23% average pay boost as union heralds move as ‘one of the best outcomes’ ever achieved
Read More Health Services Union secretary says new benchmark pay rate will make sector competitive with public health system Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Aged care workers will receive an average pay rise of 23% after the Fair Work…
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Victim’s phone video helps explain plane crash that killed four people north of Brisbane
Read More Video recovered from passenger’s phone revealed pilot was distracted during pre-takeoff checks and did not complete them Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Video recovered from a crash victim’s phone has helped explain what happened on an ill-fated…
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Senegal’s top opposition leaders released from prison as elections loom
Read MoreFreedom for Ousmane Sonko and Bassirou Diomaye Faye could dramatically alter the election race.Freedom for Ousmane Sonko and Bassirou Diomaye Faye could dramatically alter the election race.
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Fiji to stick with China police deal after review, home affairs minister says
Read More Pio Tikoduadua says agreement has been ‘restored’ after Fiji examined controversial deal that allows for police exchanges and intelligence sharing China’s rising power in the Pacific explained in 30 seconds Fiji will uphold a policing cooperation agreement with China after reviewing the deal, the country’s home affairs minister, Pio Tikoduadua, has confirmed, despite…
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U.S. Patience With Netanyahu is Running Out
Read More [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”] It’s never been a secret: many Democrats despise Benjamin Netanyahu. But with Israel’s military campaign to destroy Hamas producing a humanitarian catastrophe and tens of thousands of civilian deaths, Democratic leaders are taking a gloves-off approach toward the Israeli Prime Minister who refuses to change course in Gaza: calling for the…
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Alec Baldwin files to dismiss involuntary manslaughter charge in Rust shooting
Read More Actor’s lawyers call the charge ‘an abuse of the system’ and accuse prosecutors of ‘violating nearly every rule in the book’ ahead of July trial Alec Baldwin’s lawyers have asked a judge to dismiss an involuntary manslaughter charge against the actor, accusing prosecutors of “violating nearly every rule in the book” in acquiring…
