Suellen Tennyson: Kidnapped US Catholic nun freed in Burkina Faso

Suellen Tennyson, 83, was taken hostage in the middle of the night in early April.

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Giant hailstones lash parts of Spain

A 20-month-old child has died and about 50 other people reported injuries.

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Gorbachev: Little love for late Soviet leader in Russia's old empire

The last Soviet leader is lionised in the West but opinion is far more negative in the old communist bloc.

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Germans say goodbye to summer of €9 travel tickets

The tickets, aimed at helping the public with increasing prices, have been hailed a major success.

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Munich Olympics massacre compensation deal struck

Nearly 50 years after 11 Israeli athletes were killed, the German government agrees to pay relatives €28m.

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Pakistan floods: Dog shelter staff rescue 250 canines

Animal shelter staff in north-west Pakistan race to save their 250 dogs from severe flood water.

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Jackson, Mississippi has 'no water to drink or flush toilets'

The 180,000 residents of Jackson, Mississippi "indefinitely" have no reliable running water.

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Indonesian soldiers accused of killing Papuans

The victims were allegedly murdered and mutilated after being lured with the promise of weapons.

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Books and bomb shelters: Ukraine returns to school

The war in Ukraine has ravaged some schools in the country, with more than 280 totally destroyed.

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Tomato truck crash causes huge mess on California highway

Over 150,000 tomatoes spilled across a busy highway causing seven cars to crash.

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Mexico's Queen of the Pacific sues Netflix over series

Sandra Ávila Beltrán says the Queen of the South series is based on her life and demands royalties.

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MTV VMAs: Taylor Swift announces new album as she wins top prize

The singer revealed details about her new record Midnights as she scooped video of the year.

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Guinness World Record: Man rides 38 miles in giant pumpkin

Duane Hansen grew the 846lb (384kg) pumpkin in his garden with the aim to beat the 25.5 mile record.

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Recycled water, currently running out to sea, could be the key to growing more food in Australia and reducing reliance on imported and canned food. Plan to grow more Australian vegies using recycled water

Recycled water, currently running out to sea, could be the key to growing more food in Australia and reducing reliance on imported and canned food. 

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Roland Mesnier: Former White House pastry chef dies at 78

French chef Roland Mesnier produced delicacies for five US presidents over 27 years.

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Artemis: Nasa ready to launch new era of Moon exploration

The clock is counting down to the debut flight of the rocket that will send people back to the Moon.

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The method we choose to brew our coffee can be cultural, social or practical. But how much do they really impact what's in your cup? And is there a healthier way to grab your coffee hit? Plunger, espresso, filter? Which brewing method produces the strongest coffee? Which is healthier? And which as most caffeine?

The method we choose to brew our coffee can be cultural, social or practical. But how much do they really impact what's in your cup? And is there a healthier way to grab your coffee hit?

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A third of Leo's workers haven't turned up, and he is worried there are not enough people to pick the mangoes. Farmers worry crops will go unharvested without access to more workers

A third of Leo's workers haven't turned up, and he is worried there are not enough people to pick the mangoes.

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Bilkis Bano: Protests in India over release of gang rapists

Protests take place over the release of 11 men who gang-raped a Muslim woman in 2002.

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The New Hope mining company pushed for 14 years to expand the New Acland mine near the Queensland town of Oakey. Now it's been approved, but some locals say they'll fight it "like a mongrel dog". Some locals in this Queensland town are celebrating plans to reopen the local coal mine. Others are still fighting against it

The New Hope mining company pushed for 14 years to expand the New Acland mine near the Queensland town of Oakey. Now it's been approved, but some locals say they'll fight it "like a mongrel dog".

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A third of Leo's workers haven't turned up, and he is worried there are not enough people to pick the mangoes. Farmers worry crops will go unharvested without access to more workers

A third of Leo's workers haven't turned up, and he is worried there are not enough people to pick the mangoes.

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Serbia-Kosovo ID document row settled, says EU

Tensions have been rising over disagreements including the movement of citizens across the border.

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Shaquille O'Neal backs Australian Indigenous vote

The former basketball star backs Australia's bid to increase Indigenous voices in parliament.

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‘My daughter happened because of the Gay Games’

Organiser Sara Waddell Lewinstein looks back on the first Gay Games

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Salman Rushdie: Did a ‘chance’ airport meeting lead to fatwa?

Two British imams met an Iranian minister hours before the decree calling for the author’s death, was issued in 1989.

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Apollo Remastered: One man's mission to show us the Moon

One man's quest to present the historic Moon missions in a way that befits their importance.

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Ukraine war round-up: Russia burns off its excess gas and war memorial torn down

Image appears to show a plant burning unsellable gas and Latvia removes a controversial Soviet-era monument.

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In 2018, Australia's largest online platform for selling livestock had about 30 staff and annual sales of about $800 million. Fours years later during a pandemic, it's racked up $3.5 billion of sales. Why March 27, 2020 is 'burnt' into AuctionsPlus CEO's brain

In 2018, Australia's largest online platform for selling livestock had about 30 staff and annual sales of about $800 million. Fours years later during a pandemic, it's racked up $3.5 billion of sales.

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Turkish singer Gulsen arrested over religious schools joke

Critics say the high-profile arrest is a bid by President Erdogan to consolidate support ahead of elections.

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Huge dinosaur skeleton unearthed in Portuguese garden

The massive discovery was made during building work on a house in Pombal in central Portugal.

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Hungarians warning education becoming 'too feminine'- report

A rise in female graduates disadvantages men and leads to fewer births, says a Hungarian watchdog.

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A first-ever grain crop is harvested in the Gulf of Carpentaria as the threat of foot-and-mouth disease forces cattle farmers to diversify their operations. Historic crop farmed in northern Queensland as graziers respond to foot-and-mouth disease risk

A first-ever grain crop is harvested in the Gulf of Carpentaria as the threat of foot-and-mouth disease forces cattle farmers to diversify their operations.

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Zaporizhzhia: Occupied nuclear plant briefly disconnected from grid - Ukraine

Power lines connecting the Zaporizhzhia site are believed be restored after being damaged by fire.

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Putin orders 10% boost in Russian troop numbers

The Russian president signs a decree to add 137,000 service personnel to the million-strong army.

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Phophi Ramathuba: South African official's hospital rant at Zimbabwean goes viral

A video shows a local official chastising a Zimbabwean patient for crossing the border for treatment.

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French oil firm TotalEnergies denies link to Russian jet supplies

Transport Minister Clément Beaune calls for light to be shed on allegations surrounding TotalEnergies.

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Bali: Transgender student dies in police custody

Peruvian transgender rights activist Rodrigo Ventocilla, died after being arrested at the airport.

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Daniel Ricciardo: Australian to leave McLaren at end of Formula 1 season

Daniel Ricciardo will leave McLaren at the end of the season, with the team expected to replace him with Oscar Piastri.

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Ethiopia's Tigray war: Fresh fighting shatters humanitarian truce

Ethiopian and Tigrayan forces trade blame for breaking a truce which enabled vital aid deliveries.

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Floods deluge parts of southern Pakistan

More than a dozen people are reported to have been killed including nine children.

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Facebook feeds flooded with celebrity spam

Thousands of users reported issues on Wednesday as a glitch hit the social media site's homepage.

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Elton John gives diners preview of Britney Spears' first music since 2016

Sir Elton John asks a French restaurant DJ to play his Britney Spears duet and streams the reactions.

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Iconic Winston Churchill photo vanishes from Canada hotel

Photographer Yousuf Karsh famously plucked a cigar from Churchill's mouth to capture the famous image.

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Gretchen Whitmer: Two convicted in Michigan governor kidnap plot case

A federal jury found Adam Fox and Barry Croft guilty of a plot to kidnap Governor Gretchen Whitmer.

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Stolen car found stuck in metro station in Madrid

A man is arrested after a vehicle is pulled up a staircase by firefighters in Plaza Eliptica station.

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Qatar deports migrant workers after wage protest

Sixty workers protested about not being paid - some will be deported for "breaching security laws".

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Finnish PM Sanna Marin sorry for topless guest photo at official residence

Sanna Marin's apology comes days after she had to deflect accusations of excessive partying.

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China textbooks revised after 'ugly' cartoons spark outcry

Anger over the "ugly, racist and spooky" images leads to illustrators and publishers being sacked.

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Shooters and trappers are called in to deal with increased feral animal activity recorded by monitoring cameras in the state's north. Rising fox and hare numbers prompt feral animal cull in NSW

Shooters and trappers are called in to deal with increased feral animal activity recorded by monitoring cameras in the state's north.

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Texas flash floods leaves cars almost underwater

Parts of the Dallas, Texas area received a summer's worth of rain overnight.

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Hungary's weather chief sacked over wrong forecast

A mistaken forecast saw the postponement of a huge fireworks display planned to celebrate a national day.

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Moment superyacht sinks off the coast of Italy

All passengers and crew were rescued before the 40-metre vessel disappeared into the sea.

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Dr Anthony Fauci to step down from government in December

The infectious disease specialist became the most famous doctor in the US during the pandemic.

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Imran Khan: Supporters show solidarity with ex-Pakistan PM

Supporters of the former prime minister are camped outside his home in a show of solidarity with him.

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Sanna Marin: Finland PM's drugs test negative after party video

Sanna Marin took the test to allay concerns after several videos showed her dancing at a party.

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Darya Dugina: Speculation rife as Russians ponder journalist's killing

As state media broadcasts outrage and anger, ordinary Russians question who the intended target was.

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Wrexham AFC owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have documented their first season

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney are the real-life stars of Welcome to Wrexham, a documentary series about their first season as football club owners

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It has taken David Pickering about 40 years to find cider-specific apple varieties. He's working with the NSW DPI to make sure the trees outlive him. One man's mission to create Australia's first one-stop shop for cider apples

It has taken David Pickering about 40 years to find cider-specific apple varieties. He's working with the NSW DPI to make sure the trees outlive him.

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Ukraine war: Allies seek more security at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant

Britain, France, Germany and the US stress the need for nuclear safety as fighting rages in Ukraine.

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John McCracken recalls someone saying he wouldn't be able to grow spinach in the arid, red earth of his remote Queensland community. Now, his flourishing garden is helping to feed vulnerable families. Meet the gardener feeding his village for gold coin donations

John McCracken recalls someone saying he wouldn't be able to grow spinach in the arid, red earth of his remote Queensland community. Now, his flourishing garden is helping to feed vulnerable families.

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Iraq collapse: Bodies pulled from rubble after landslide hits shrine

Bodies are found after the Qattarat al-Imam Ali shrine was hit by a landslide in the Karbala region.

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In pictures: Drought in Europe exposes sunken ships, lost villages and ominous 'hunger stones'

Nazi warships, lost villages and "hunger stones" are revealed as water levels drop across Europe.

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Pondoland: South Africa's cannabis growers left behind by legalisation plans

South Africa is on the brink of legalising cannabis, but many traditional growers feel left out.

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Inside Amapiano, the new sound of South Africa

In Zulu, Amapiano literally means “the pianos” and it's a blend of house, kwaito, jazz, and lounge music.

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The way chickens are farmed in Australia is set to improve after the Agriculture Department released new standards of practice for the poultry industry. Lives of farmed chickens set to improve under new welfare standards

The way chickens are farmed in Australia is set to improve after the Agriculture Department released new standards of practice for the poultry industry.

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The Chinese influence on Australian goldfields is often forgotten or overlooked, however, to their descendants, they are venerated as hardworking and resilient entrepreneurs. How racism tarnished the lustre of gold

The Chinese influence on Australian goldfields is often forgotten or overlooked, however, to their descendants, they are venerated as hardworking and resilient entrepreneurs. 

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New Zulu king crowned in South Africa

Thousands gather for the traditional Zulu coronation, which saw Misuzulu ka Zwelithini become king.

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Ukraine war: Drone attack targets Russian Black Sea fleet in Crimea

The attack on the Black Sea fleet in Sevastopol is the latest in a string of strikes against Russia.

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Turkey crash: Bus ploughs into crash scene, killing rescuers

The bus hit emergency crews and journalists at the site of an earlier road accident, killing 16.

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Vancouver Zoo: One escaped wolf missing, another found dead

The police suspect the wolves were set free by a vandal who broke into the Greater Vancouver Zoo.

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Ethiopian Airlines pilots 'overshoot runway after falling asleep'

The Ethiopian Airlines pilots dozed off at 37,000ft but woke to land the plane, an aviation journal says.

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Ukraine war: Russia must leave Zaporizhzhia power plant - UN chief says

Antonio Guterres tells the BBC that Russia must urgently demilitarise the area around the plant.

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Sanna Marin: Drug test demand unjust but I've done one

Sanna Marin says she has taken a drug test after pressure over leaked videos showing her partying.

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Sanna Marin: Finnish PM reveals she has taken drug test

Sanna Marin was speaking at a news conference after videos showed her partying with celebrities.

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Pope rules out sexual misconduct probe of Canadian cardinal

A complaint was filed to the Vatican last year alleging misconduct by Canadian Cardinal Marc Ouellet.

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Cuba mourns firefighters killed in fuel depot blaze

Sixteen firefighters died battling the fire at the Matanzas fuel depot after it was hit by lightning.

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Trump Organization: Allen Weisselberg pleads guilty to tax crimes

Allen Weisselberg, a long-serving executive at Donald Trump's company, must pay back almost $2m.

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Anteater rescued from wildfire by Bolivian firefighters

Firefighters tackling bushfires found an injured anteater in a scorched protected area.

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France's deadly 'urban rodeo' bikers prompt crackdown

A summer scourge in the suburbs leaves young people dead and injured and prompts promises of action.

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TikTok to teach influencers about US mid-term election rules

The platform says it is to do more to ensure influencers understand that it prohibits paid political ads.

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Bag thief caught on live TV in Barcelona

He was tracked down after stealing a bag in the background of a live interview on the beach.

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Haruyuki Takahashi: Tokyo 2020 Olympic official accused of taking bribes

Haruyuki Takahashi is arrested on suspicion of taking bribes from a high street clothing retailer.

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Five countries, five meals - tackling the food inflation crisis

Around the world people are adapting to high food prices, sometimes by changing what they eat.

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German driver who killed five in Trier sentenced to life

A nine-week old baby was among those killed in the attack, which police described as deliberate.

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Polio vaccine in Pakistan: Two policemen guarding vaccinators shot dead

Gunmen kill police guarding a vaccination team in the latest local incident of anti-vaccine violence.

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Mariah Carey 'Queen of Christmas' trademark attempt prompts backlash

The singer's attempt to trademark the title causes a dispute with other Christmas-associated stars.

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Lebanese man who held bank staff hostage to access savings released

Many Lebanese praised Bassam Hussein after he took hostages in an attempt to access his savings.

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Liz Cheney: Republican Trump critic faces election battle in Wyoming

Liz Cheney's top challenger was picked by Donald Trump, illustrating the competing sides of the party.

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'Every day we live our lives in fear' under Taliban rule

A lack of freedom and human rights are affecting Afghan women’s mental health, an activist says.

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For nearly 40 years, committees made up of anonymous members have helped decide who officially stays in and out of drought across Queensland. Graziers say the system isn't working. 'Secret' committees wield powerful influence over declarations of drought in Queensland. These locals want it changed

For nearly 40 years, committees made up of anonymous members have helped decide who officially stays in and out of drought across Queensland. Graziers say the system isn't working.

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Queensland's chief scientist is being asked to intervene in the worsening coastal erosion 'disaster' near Townsville, which is threatening wetlands that provide a habitat to diverse fish and bird species. Wetlands and fisheries on the brink of 'major disaster' as coastal erosion takes hold

Queensland's chief scientist is being asked to intervene in the worsening coastal erosion 'disaster' near Townsville, which is threatening wetlands that provide a habitat to diverse fish and bird species. 

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After struggling to find animals that could cope with the moist, highly parasitic countryside, these farmers settled on Nguni cattle and fancy fungi to build their business. Gourmet mushrooms and grass-fed Zulu cattle transform Noosa hinterland farm

After struggling to find animals that could cope with the moist, highly parasitic countryside, these farmers settled on Nguni cattle and fancy fungi to build their business. 

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Mar-a-Lago: FBI warns of increased threats after Trump search

A memo to law enforcement notes an uptick in "threats and acts of violence" since the Mar-a-Lago search.

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Norway bridge collapse: Drivers of two vehicles rescued

The drivers of two vehicles have been rescued after a bridge collapsed into water in the south of Norway.

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Kenya election result: William Ruto defies the odds for victory

Deputy President William Ruto was the underdog in the race for the presidency.

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Kenya election result: William Ruto wins presidential poll

The announcement was marred by scuffles, allegations of vote-rigging and a divided electoral commission.

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A group of South Australian winemakers embark on a travelling wine-tasting show, as they fight for their share of a tightening domestic market amid an increase in foreign wine imports. Coonawarra winemakers taking on international imports with travelling wine show

A group of South Australian winemakers embark on a travelling wine-tasting show, as they fight for their share of a tightening domestic market amid an increase in foreign wine imports.

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Tropical Storm Meari leaves trail of devastation in central Japan

Aerial video shows the extent of damage after some areas saw 50% more rain than expected in a month.

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Salman Rushdie's 'defiant sense of humour' remains, son says

The author was severely injured after being stabbed on stage at an event in New York State.

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Cats to be freed from special lockdown in German town

Owners were ordered to keep their felines indoors to protect an endangered bird.

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Moment explosion rocks shopping centre in Armenia

People can be seen running as a massive plume of smoke spreads quickly following the explosion.

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US Taiwan: Congress team follows Pelosi with second high-level visit in a month

The trip comes just 12 days after a controversial tour by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.

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Salman Rushdie stabbing suspect charged with attempted murder

The man suspected of attacking author Salman Rushdie, Hadi Matar, is remanded without bail.

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Farmers and authorities in Indonesia are working hard to contain the spread of foot and mouth disease, while the Australian government has committed millions of dollars towards biosecurity measures to tackle the outbreak. 'The threat is real': Farmers concerned at potential foot-and-mouth spread as Australia and Indonesia tackle outbreak

Farmers and authorities in Indonesia are working hard to contain the spread of foot and mouth disease, while the Australian government has committed millions of dollars towards biosecurity measures to tackle the outbreak.

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Evacuated twice in a summer as France's fires burn

"We've never known a summer like this," says the mayor of one town threatened by wildfires.

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Climate activists fill golf holes with cement after water ban exemption

French environmentalists sabotage golf greens to protest against their exemption from water bans.

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Kenya elections 2022: Raila Odinga and William Ruto in tight presidential race

With about a third of the results confirmed, Raila Odinga has a slight edge over William Ruto.

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Salman Rushdie: Author believed fatwa was old and life relatively normal

The Satanic Verses author was not worried about security before the stabbing attack in New York state.

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Anne Heche dies: 'We have lost a bright light'

The Donnie Brasco actress is legally dead, a representative says, after a car crash in Los Angeles.

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Trump search warrant: FBI took top secret documents from Mar-a-Lago

The items removed include over 20 boxes, binders of photos, and a clemency letter for Roger Stone.

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Ukraine war: Moscow's next step, nuclear plant warning and clean-up raves

Nuclear plant shelling could be "worse than Chernobyl" and young people mix cleaning and techno.

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Ukraine war: Predicting Russia's next step in Ukraine

A decisive shift in southern Ukraine is unlikely in the coming months, says a top UK intelligence official.

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Puck Fair: Wild goat removed from festival 'throne' amid Irish heat alert

The goat is taken down from its pedestal on Friday for the second day in a row as temperatures soar.

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Salman Rushdie attacked on stage in New York

Author Salman Rushdie, who suffered years of death threats after writing The Satanic Verses, attacked on stage in New York state.

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Millions of baby oysters have been shipped up from Tasmania to offer hope to NSW growers who have had their harvests decimated by QX disease. Baby Tassie oysters offer hope to NSW farmers

Millions of baby oysters have been shipped up from Tasmania to offer hope to NSW growers who have had their harvests decimated by QX disease.

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German army reserve officer on trial over claims of spying for Russia

The reserve officer is accused of passing information to Russia between 2014 and 2020.

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In paddocks, corn fields and village streets across Turkey's Konya plain, strange holes are appearing and swallowing up chunks of land in the nation's breadbasket. The mysterious sinkholes of Turkey: Perfectly round, unfathomably deep and forming at an alarming rate

In paddocks, corn fields and village streets across Turkey's Konya plain, strange holes are appearing and swallowing up chunks of land in the nation's breadbasket. 

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Zaporizhzhia nuclear workers: We're kept at gunpoint by Russians

"Soldiers are everywhere," says one worker at Zaporizhzhia. "Everyone is kept at gunpoint."

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Legoland: Rollercoaster crash at Germany resort injures 30

The accident reportedly happened after two rollercoaster trains collided into each other.

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UN alarm as Ukraine nuclear power plant shelled again

Ukraine and Russia trade accusations as the Zaporizhzhia nuclear facility, Europe's largest, is hit.

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Megafire rips through swathes of land near Bordeaux

Firefighters continue to try to extinguish the wildfire raging through the Gironde region.

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French freediver breaks deep dive world record

Arnaud Jerald took 3 minutes and 34 seconds to complete the dive during the Vertical Blue competition.

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John Bolton: Iranian man charged in US over alleged assassination plot

US officials say the alleged plot to kill John Bolton was likely in revenge for a senior commander's death.

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Enas Taleb: Iraqi actress to sue Economist over 'fat' picture

Enas Taleb says she is suing the newspaper over a picture of her on an article about 'fat' women.

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South Africa sex crime: Authorities charge seven over gang rape

The case is connected to an attack on eight women filming a music video at an abandoned mine.

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Australia Covid: Contact tracing app branded expensive 'failure'

The health minister urges people to delete the contact-tracing app, which identified just two infections.

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Thousands of beagles saved from drug trials in US

A rescue operation is under way to rehome the dogs from a breeding facility in Virginia.

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Crimea beachgoers run after airfield explosion

Russia has played down the series of explosions at a military airfield in the area it annexed from Ukraine in 2014.

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Drought leaves boats stranded on dried-up river bed along French-Swiss border

Stretches of River Doubs on the French-Swiss border are parched after severe droughts hit western Europe.

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Israel-Gaza: Nine-year-old Gazan recalls fear as Israeli strike hit

The Gaza resident was at her grandfather's house when rubble began to fall.

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Ukraine war: Blasts rock Russian airbase in annexed Crimea

Black smoke is seen rising from the territory, which Russia annexed from Ukraine in 2014.

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Ukraine conflict: Ban Russian visitors, Zelensky urges West

Ukraine's call for a widespread ban has also been supported by Estonia, Latvia and Finland.

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US officials concerned as Russia launches Iranian satellite

The US has warned Russia plans to maintain use of the satellite to spy on Ukrainian troop movements.

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Serena Williams suggests retirement from tennis after US Open

Serena Williams, the 23-time Grand Slam singles champion and one of tennis' greatest players, says she is "evolving away" from the sport.

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Blinken Africa trip: The world should not dictate to the continent

The US's top diplomat is trying to curry favour amid growing influence from Russia and China.

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Israel-Gaza: Unusual pre-emptive hit by Israel pays off

The truth brings relief to Gazans, but the lack of a peace process means this is only temporary.

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In pictures: Drought hits Europe's rivers and crops

Weeks of baking heat have caused big problems for Europe's food producers and river traffic.

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How I taught a vulture to fly with me

Brazilian tour guide Israel Mendes adopted Urú, a vulture, after finding him abandoned in a bin.

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Amanda Todd: Dutch man convicted of sexually extorting teenager

Amanda Todd took her own life weeks after posting a video in which she detailed her harassment online.

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The newborns fighting for survival in Afghanistan

The BBC visits a maternity ward where mothers are forced to share beds and have no access to pain relief.

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Almost 12 months after the Queensland government quietly granted oil and gas leases in the environmentally sensitive Channel Country, there are calls for the outcome of stakeholder meetings to be made public. Organic beef production at risk as opponents continue search for clues about petroleum leases

Almost 12 months after the Queensland government quietly granted oil and gas leases in the environmentally sensitive Channel Country, there are calls for the outcome of stakeholder meetings to be made public.

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Brazilian Jiu Jitsu great Leandro Lo shot in head in Sao Paulo club

The athlete has been declared brain dead and police say the suspect is on the run.

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Eager to hit Brisbane's Ekka show to enjoy a dagwood dog or a strawberry sundae without coming down with COVID-19, monkeypox or the flu? Here are five key things you can do to protect your health. The best ways to avoid getting sick at the Ekka

Eager to hit Brisbane's Ekka show to enjoy a dagwood dog or a strawberry sundae without coming down with COVID-19, monkeypox or the flu? Here are five key things you can do to protect your health.

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Israel-Gaza: Talks under way to broker ceasefire in Gaza

Egypt tries to broker a truce between Israel and Palestinian militants, as Gazans mourn their dead.

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US President Biden leaves White House for first time since Covid

The US president is leaving for his home state of Delaware after testing negative for the virus.

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Climate change: US takes step closer to passing 'historic' bill

The bill - which aims to help reduce US carbon emissions by 40% by 2030 - could pass next week.

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Taiwan: US hits out at 'irresponsible' China amid attack rehearsal claims

The US has accused Beijing of "provocative" actions after Taiwan said China rehearsed an attack.

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Lightning strike causes major fire at Cuban fuel depot

Dozens are injured and 17 firefighters are missing as the battle continues to get the fire under control.

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Biden tests negative for Covid after 'rebound' case - doctor

The US president will stay in isolation until he has a second negative test, his doctor says.

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Island trip lays bare US-China tussle in the Pacific

A speech by senior US officials to commemorate a WWII Pacific battle comes amid tensions with China.

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John Legend on abortion rights: 'Government should not be involved'

The singer has spoken out on the issue after his partner suffered a miscarriage two years ago.

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Zaporizhzhia: Russian strikes forced nuclear reactor closure, operator says

The firm that operates Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant says there is also a risk of radioactive leaks.

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Kevin Spacey ordered to pay $31m to House of Cards producers

The US actor has lost his appeal to have an arbitration award to the show's producers overturned.

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France drought: Parched towns left short of drinking water

Trucks are supplying many parched French towns with drinking water after an exceptionally dry July.

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Obituary: Gary Schroen, the CIA spy sent to get Osama Bin Laden

Gary Schroen, one of the first Americans on the ground in Afghanistan after 9/11, has died aged 80.

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Gaza: Emergency services arrive at flats hit by strike

The deadly strike killed at least eight Palestinians, including a child, says Gaza's health ministry.

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Taiwan tensions: China halts co-operation with US on key issues

Beijing has reacted angrily after senior US Democrat Nancy Pelosi visited Taiwan earlier this week.

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Israel attacks Gaza targets after militant threat

The operation comes after Israel's defence minister warned Gaza's militant leaders "your time is up".

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French mayor threatens €15,000 deposit to climb Mont Blanc

The deposit is meant to cover rescue and funeral costs amid increased rockfalls caused by hot weather.

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Covid-19: North Korea claims to have recovered from outbreak

There is widespread scepticism over North Korea's claim to have the world's lowest Covid death rate.

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Where does Taiwan crisis leave Biden's China policy?

Nancy Pelosi's visit was an explosive development in a brittle relationship. Many risks lie ahead.

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Brittney Griner: US basketball star jailed for nine years on drug charges

Brittney Griner is jailed on drug charges, a verdict President Biden calls "unacceptable".

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Breonna Taylor: US police charged over shooting death

The hospital worker was shot multiple times as officers stormed her home in a "no-knock" raid in 2020.

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Grunewald: Blast at bomb storage site sparks Berlin wildfire

Firefighters could not get near the blaze due to sporadic explosions at the munitions facility.

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Workers in Iraq get day off as temperatures pass 50C

A heatwave has been ongoing since mid-July with temperatures above 50C in some areas.

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Venezuela politician sentenced over drone attack on Maduro

Juan Requesens was found guilty of conspiracy over a failed 2018 drone attack on Venezuela's president.

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Migrants targeted in South Africa after gang rape outrage

A mob sets fire to homes a week after migrants are accused of raping eight women.

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Zawahiri's victims: What it feels like to hear he's gone

The al-Qaeda leader's death hits home to those he robbed of a husband, a wife, or their eyesight.

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Space debris Australia: Piece of SpaceX capsule crashes to Earth in field

This may become more common as the number of rockets sent to space increases, an expert said.

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UK government ban for company over SA 'misconduct'

The management consultancy cannot work for the UK government for three years over 'misconduct' in South Africa.

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No Nigeria amnesty guarantees for gay dating app victims

The police want help to build a case against fraudsters but Nigeria criminalises gay relations.

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Nord Stream 1: The 12-metre turbine threatening Europe's gas supply

The vital pipeline component is stuck in Germany as Russia refuses to take it back after repairs.

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Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant is out of control, says IAEA

Every principle of nuclear safety has been violated at Zaporizhzhia, the watchdog's head tells AP.

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Mecca: Joy as pilgrims able to touch ancient Black Stone

The ancient relic has been out of reach of worshippers for two years because of the pandemic.

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Kenya: Wildlife trafficking suspect seized after $1m reward

Abdi Hussein Ahmed is suspected of links to a transnational wildlife and drug trafficking syndicate.

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Ukraine war: First grain ship out of Ukraine reaches Turkish waters

It is the first grain shipment to leave Ukraine by sea since Russia began blockading its ports in February.

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Many people are unaware of the history of the Afghan cameleers in Australia and their early contribution to society. Ryan Butta has a bone to pick with one of Australia's best-known writers. It's all because of camels

Many people are unaware of the history of the Afghan cameleers in Australia and their early contribution to society.

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Taiwan: Nancy Pelosi trip labelled as 'extremely dangerous' by Beijing

The highest-ranking US politician to visit Taiwan in 25 years arrives despite warnings from China.

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Komodo dragons: Indonesians strike over entry price hike

Officials want to end mass tourism to the national park, but workers say it threatens their livelihoods.

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F1's Hamilton joins incoming Broncos ownership group

Britain's seven-time F1 champion Lewis Hamilton joins the incoming ownership group of three-time Super Bowl winners the Denver Broncos.

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What now for al-Qaeda?

The BBC's security correspondent looks at what can be expected from al-Qaeda now its leader has been killed.

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Watch: Nancy Pelosi lands in Taiwan amid China tensions

The US Democrat landed in Taiwan's capital Taipei, despite sharp warnings from China over the visit.

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China-Taiwan: Why young people in Taiwan are learning to fight

As the island's politicians prepare to meet the US house speaker, others learn warfare survival.

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MORNING BRIEFING: The New South Wales Premier says an independent review into the appointment of John Barilaro to a lucrative trade role in New York could be handed down by the end of the week. Live: NSW Now: Outcome of review into John Barilaro appointment expected 'very shortly'

MORNING BRIEFING: The New South Wales Premier says an independent review into the appointment of John Barilaro to a lucrative trade role in New York could be handed down by the end of the week. 

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Nuclear annihilation just one miscalculation away, UN chief warns

Luck that has protected the world from nuclear war may not last as tensions rocket, the UN warns.

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Aliku Ogorchukwu: Wife of Nigerian killed in Italy demands justice

The wife of the 39-year-old, whose killing was filmed in broad daylight, says her heart is aching.

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Ukraine war: Britons held by rebels in Ukraine to stand trial

The three Britons, who were captured by pro-Russian forces, are accused of being mercenaries.

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Kentucky floods: Death toll rises to 30, 'hundreds' still missing

Authorities fear the death toll would continue to rise in the worst flooding seen in decades.

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California wildfire: Two dead as firefighters battle McKinney blaze

The pair were found dead in a car, apparently trying to escape the blaze, officials say.

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Pat Carroll: Actress who voiced Little Mermaid's Ursula dies aged 95

The Emmy-winning comic actress also worked with stars including Mickey Rooney and Mary Tyler Moore.

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