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Government's draft news bargaining incentive scheme includes 2.25% levy on local revenues of digital giantsAnthony Albanese has urged Google, Meta and TikTok to make deals with Australian media outlets to avoid a dedicated 2.25% levy on local revenues, warning digital giants should not be able to exploit the work of journalists to boost...
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A tidal wave of conspiracy theories hit social media as soon as news broke that shots were fired at the Washington Hilton hotel during the White House Correspondents' dinner Saturday. That was to be expected, but some say the dynamics are shifting, with theories coming from liberals and progressives as well as right-wing accounts that are critical...
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Efforts continue to free two trapped passengers in wreckage after long-distance train collides with commuter train outside Jakarta, injuring 81Rescuers were racing to reach survivors on Tuesday morning outside the Indonesian capital of Jakarta after two trains collided overnight, killing at least seven people and injuring scores.Rescuers were...
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Australia is dependent upon UK's ability to deliver new submarines but report says 'cracks are already beginning to show'"Cracks are already beginning to show” in the UK's funding for the Aukus agreement that could derail the ambitious nuclear submarine plan, a British parliamentary inquiry has found, highlighting a threat to Australia's...
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Hollywood star expected to testify about claim a fellow actor confided in her that she was uncomfortable about a bathing request from another colleagueFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastHollywood star Rebel Wilson has entered a courthouse ahead of giving evidence in her...
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Pakistan officials dismiss Afghan media reports and official statements about strikes on university in Kunar province as 'blatant lie'Mortars and missiles fired from Pakistan on Monday struck a university and civilian homes in north-eastern Afghanistan, killing seven people and wounding at least 85, Afghan officials said.Pakistan denied the...
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Resolution Foundation report says 'crisis' stems from rising ill-health and a failing system of benefits and job supportBritain has the third-highest rate of young people not in work or education among Europe's richest countries because of rising ill-health and a failing system of benefits and job support, a report has warned.The Resolution...
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Police warn of violent pornography and 'toxic' influencers as suicides outstrip homicides for third year runningThe first teenage girl has been identified as having been driven to kill herself after domestic violence, as police chiefs blamed violent pornography and "toxic” influencers for being behind a rise in teen abuse.Suicides after domestic...
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NAHT survey says widespread disrepair forcing closure of playgrounds and classrooms, with Send facilities also hitHalf of headteachers say parts of their school are either out of use or unfit for purpose due to leaks, damp, mould, asbestos, ageing boilers and malfunctioning fire doors, according to a new survey by the National Association of Head...
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Fred Liu, Evelyn Ha's ex-boyfriend, has supported parts of Ben Pasternak's abuse claims after his arrest in New York. Pasternak denies all charges and says Ha was the aggressor. Liu shared that his past experience felt similar but stayed silent earlier. The case includes serious assault charges and is ongoing, with court proceedings expected on...
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England's king and queen are in the US as part of a reset with the president after recent tensions with the UK surrounding the war in Iran. The royal couple is here to celebrate America's 250th anniversary. NBC News' Hallie Jackson has the latest on their visit.
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Lawyer for DoJ argued actions taken in public while in possession of a smartphone afforded no expectation of privacyThe US supreme court is considering whether sprawling warrants for smartphone location data infringe on Americans' privacy rights and violate the constitution.Justices heard opening arguments in Chatrie v United States on Monday that...
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Republican, who has Masters of Divinity, represented Virginia in Congress for two termsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastDonald Trump has named the former Virginia congressman David Brat to be the next US ambassador to Australia, ending a 15-month vacancy in...
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Attack in Adamawa state continues wave of violence across the country, including armed raid on orphanage in KogiGunmen have killed at least 29 people in north-east Nigeria, a state governor said on Monday, with local people saying the attackers targeted young people gathered at a football pitch, the latest bout of deadly unrest in Africa's most...
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Tim Heidecker could take over for Alex Jones as the head of conspiracy website Infowars in days as part of the Onion's acquisition. The comedian, actor and musician told As It Happens about his plan to get people laughing and smiling on a platform that inspired anger and fear.
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Meanwhile UK House of Commons inquiry into Aukus reveals 'shortcomings and failings' in delivery of submarine plan. Follow today's news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe White House has nominated David Brat, a former Republican member of the US House of Representatives, to be the next ambassador to Australia.Brat...
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Regime used its isolation after closing borders to escalate killings when global scrutiny disappeared, NGO claimsNorth Korea dramatically increased its use of the death penalty after closing its borders during the Covid-19 pandemic, using its isolation to escalate killings when international scrutiny disappeared, according to a report mapping 13...
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Retired Counter-Strike pro pashaBiceps sold an iconic in-game knife skin for over $21,000, donating the entire sum to a Polish children's cancer charity. The sale of the rare digital item, originally gifted to him years ago, directly benefited the Cancer Fighters foundation, highlighting the positive impact of the esports community when united for...
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Robert Lewandowski is set to leave FC Barcelona at the end of the season, with the club offering him a one-year renewal that fails to meet his footballing ambitions. Despite interest from Italy, the United States, and Saudi Arabia, Lewandowski remains focused on continuing in Europe's top leagues. Barcelona is already eyeing replacements, including...
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Fiona Hill tells MPs UK is 'vulnerable' because it does not educate people on how to deal with information warfareBritain is becoming a soft target for Russian and other state propaganda because the UK is not prepared to educate people on how to deal with information warfare, according to a former White House adviser and security expert.Fiona Hill...
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Tech entrepreneur Ben Pasternak has denied strangulation and assault charges following his breakup with Evelyn Ha. Pasternak claims he was the victim of abuse throughout their relationship, presenting evidence like medical reports and past partner accounts. The case is heading to court, with a hearing scheduled for June, as both sides prepare to...
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Leeds United's FA Cup semi-final defeat to Chelsea has been overshadowed by police action against homophobic chanting, with 16 fans reported for prosecution under updated Crown Prosecution Service guidance. Amid a tense, physical match at Wembley, broader concerns around discriminatory abuse, including ongoing "Savile” chants, highlight...
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Britain's King Charles and Queen Camilla arrived in the United States on Monday afternoon for a four-day trip, welcomed by self-proclaimed royal fan U.S. President Donald Trump even as the U.S. president has differed with the British government over the Iran war.
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Royals pose for photographs with president and first lady at start of state visit before heading inside for private teaKing Charles and Queen Camilla arrived at the White House on Monday for a state visit in Washington, a city still rattled by a weekend shooting and a transatlantic alliance showing fresh signs of strain.British flags could be seen...
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A scandal in 17th-century France exposed a hidden network of fortune tellers and alleged poisoners serving the elite. As investigations widened, fear spread rapidly, fuelled by rumours and forced confessions. When accusations reached the royal court, the king shut it down, leaving a story shaped as much by panic and power as by truth.
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Claudia Sheinbaum says Mexico was not aware of US participation until four officials were killed in car crashClaudia Sheinbaum, Mexico's president, said on Monday that her government told the United States, in a diplomatic note, that the unauthorized presence of US officials at an anti-narcotics operation in the northern state of Chihuahua should...
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Former IT specialist Roman Dubowski has won a £1m jackpot on Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?, becoming the seventh contestant to achieve the top prize. He correctly answered 15 questions, relying on precision and careful choices, with his final answer linked to Bass Ale's registered symbol.
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Man, 57, was watching snake-charming show when reptile crawled into his trousers, say German policeA German tourist has died after a snake crawled into his trousers and bit him as he watched a show in Egypt on a family holiday, police in Germany have said.The 57-year-old man was watching the snake-charming show at a hotel in Hurghada, a popular...
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Streamer Yonna reacted strongly after Megan Thee Stallion confirmed her breakup with Klay Thompson and suggested he had broken her trust. Megan said respect, trust, and loyalty are non-negotiable in a relationship. Yonna agreed and shared her own views about trust in dating. Klay Thompson has not responded to the public breakup claims so far.
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Details about the shooting at the White House correspondents gala have started to surface as the alleged shooter is set to be charged.The suspect was able to get close to where Donald Trump and many other senior officials were gathered, before law enforcement stopped him. It happened less than two years since Trump was the target of an...
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The singer's company filed three applications on Friday after Matthew McConaughey launched similar strategyTaylor Swift has filed applications to trademark her voice and image in a move seemingly designed to protect against AI misuse.On 24 April, Swift's company TAS Rights Management filed three trademark applications, Variety reports. Two of these...
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China sold goods worth about $148bn to EU in first quarter of year, but imported just $65bnThe EU is experiencing a prolonged "China shock” as a flood of Chinese EVs into Europe helped push Beijing to a record surplus with the bloc.New data showed China's trade surplus – where its exports to the EU exceeded imports from the bloc – was $83bn...
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San Marino's World Cup story is one of football's most enduring underdog narratives, defined less by results than by persistence. Ranked 211th and made up largely of part-time players, they continue to face Europe's elite in every qualifying cycle, absorbing heavy defeats while occasionally producing historic moments. Their journey captures what it...
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