A record number of tourists have hit the road in outback Queensland over the past two years, but there are fears cost-of-living pressures will dampen spending and visitation this season. More travellers are discovering Australia's 'mini Grand Canyon', but will the outback tourism boom last?

A record number of tourists have hit the road in outback Queensland over the past two years, but there are fears cost-of-living pressures will dampen spending and visitation this season. 

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Six bodies found in St. Lawrence River near US-Canada border

Two families from India and Romania were trying to cross into the US, officials say.

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The Great Koala National Park looks likely to go ahead after a decade of campaigning by conservationists. But the NSW forestry industry, which logs in the proposed park area, is likely to be impacted. Labor promised to create a 300,000ha koala sanctuary if it won the NSW election. Here's what it might look like

The Great Koala National Park looks likely to go ahead after a decade of campaigning by conservationists. But the NSW forestry industry, which logs in the proposed park area, is likely to be impacted.

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Andrew Tate and brother to be released into house arrest

Andrew Tate and his brother are to be moved from custody into house arrest, a Romanian judge rules.

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Robert Rundo: US white supremacist arrested in Romania

The co-founder of the Rise Above Movement is accused of carrying out violence in the US.

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Cheers, cheese and trees on King's trip to Germany

The BBC's Daniela Relph looks back on King Charles' first overseas visit as monarch.

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Dean & McCabe Windmills sold 250 Varcoe windmills in 2002, but last year they sold just 25 as farmers turn to solar pumps. Today is Kelvin's last day making windmills as solar pumps take over from iconic rural fixture

Dean & McCabe Windmills sold 250 Varcoe windmills in 2002, but last year they sold just 25 as farmers turn to solar pumps.

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The Americans who have lived through multiple mass shootings

This week's shooting in Nashville has highlighted the small cohort of people in the US who have been caught up in multiple mass shootings.

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Russia to offer food for North Korean weapons - US

The US said any arms deal would violate UN Security Council resolutions.

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Nova Scotia mass shooting inquiry heavily criticises police response

A report criticises the RCMP for failing to act in a way that could have prevented casualties.

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'Can't afford rice' quote lands journalist in jail

A reporter in Bangladesh is jailed on charges of publishing "false" news about high food prices.

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Seven California officers charged with manslaughter in traffic stop death

A video of the incident shows a man screaming “I can’t breathe” as he is held down by patrol officers.

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Watch: King Charles speaking German in Berlin

The King joked with his hosts as he impressed with his language skills at a lavish banquet.

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The state's largest and most valuable crop on record has been harvested after growers were given reprieve from a difficult start to the season. How South Australian farmers produced a record multi-billion-dollar crop

The state's largest and most valuable crop on record has been harvested after growers were given reprieve from a difficult start to the season.

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Pope Francis being kept in hospital for checks

The pontiff, 86, attended scheduled tests on Wednesday, and is now staying in hospital.

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Colombian soldiers killed in attack blamed on ELN rebels

At least nine soldiers are dead after a mortar attack on an army base in Colombia's north-east.

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Lesotho MP demands huge parts of South Africa

Lesotho is a small mountainous kingdom entirely surrounded by its much larger neighbour.

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Elon Musk among experts urging a halt to AI training

Elon Musk among those calling for training in powerful artificial intelligence to be suspended.

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Russian influx drives up rental prices in Dubai

Average rents in the Emirate rose by more than a third last year as soaring demand outstripped supply.

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How Nashville police stopped school shooting in four minutes

Police fatally shot the suspect just minutes after arriving at Nashville's Covenant School.

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Farmers, Indigenous rangers and local councils are a step closer to being paid to protect nature, with the federal government introducing legislation today that would establish a biodiversity trading scheme. Should farmers be paid to protect wildlife? The federal government thinks so

Farmers, Indigenous rangers and local councils are a step closer to being paid to protect nature, with the federal government introducing legislation today that would establish a biodiversity trading scheme.

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One of the Northern Territory's largest water licences is slashed under the government's "use it or lose it" policy. Water licence for Malaysian-owned cattle station cut by 90 per cent

One of the Northern Territory's largest water licences is slashed under the government's "use it or lose it" policy.

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The National Farmers' Federation has called for governments to take action to stop the decline of mental health of farmers, where 30 per cent have attempted self-harm or suicide. Report reveals 'alarming' number of farmers contemplating self-harm, feel their work is not valued by Australians

The National Farmers' Federation has called for governments to take action to stop the decline of mental health of farmers, where 30 per cent have attempted self-harm or suicide.

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Twenty pilgrims killed in Saudi Arabia bus crash

The bus was carrying pilgrims to Mecca when it hit a bridge in Asir province and burst into flames.

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Fracking proponents say safeguard mechanism amendments have created certainty for the Beetaloo Basin. Is the Beetaloo Basin fracking project really in doubt following safeguard amendments?

Fracking proponents say safeguard mechanism amendments have created certainty for the Beetaloo Basin.

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Farmers faced with 30 per cent electricity bill rises are finding ways to streamline their operations and generate their own power to temper price volatility. How farmers are fighting back against power price hikes

Farmers faced with 30 per cent electricity bill rises are finding ways to streamline their operations and generate their own power to temper price volatility.

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Israel protests: PM Netanyahu delays legal reforms after day of strikes

His proposed changes provoked an outpouring of anger from nearly all parts of Israeli society.

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Kenya protests: Hundreds storm farm of ex-President Uhuru Kenyatta

Kenyan protesters storm Uhuru Kenyatta's property and set it alight as opposition protests intensify.

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Japanese student dresses as Volodymyr Zelensky for graduation

Taking part in a Kyoto university tradition, it took him three months to grow a beard for the look.

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Ecuador landslide: Search for buried families in Alausí

Rescue teams are combing the mud for families whose homes were buried in the landslide.

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Online trolls are taking a toll in China

A collectivist culture and the lack of pressure on social media companies have made online abuse rampant.

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Plantation managers may soon be able to walk through large sections of forests, zero in on defects, check wood quality, and get a quicker overview on progress, all without leaving their office. How virtual reality could turn manual inspections into a 10-minute walk through the forest

Plantation managers may soon be able to walk through large sections of forests, zero in on defects, check wood quality, and get a quicker overview on progress, all without leaving their office.

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Israel defence minister fired in legal reform row

Yoav Gallant is sacked by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after opposing the controversial shake-up.

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In pictures: Mississippi tornado devastates town

Upside down houses and huge piles of debris are left in the wake of Friday's deadly storm.

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Jonathan Majors: Creed III actor arrested on assault charges

The Hollywood star was arrested by police in New York after a woman alleged she was assaulted.

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'God, guns and Trump': Thousands turn out for Texas rally

As Donald Trump stares down a potential arrest, it is business as usual at his campaign rally.

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Halt Israel legal reform, urges defence minister

Yoav Gallant's call comes as Israelis opposed to the changes hold further nationwide mass rallies.

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Putin: Russia to station nuclear weapons in Belarus

The Russian leader says the move would not violate nuclear non-proliferation agreements.

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No Ukraine offensive without more weapons – Zelensky

There has been talk for some weeks of Ukraine launching a spring offensive against Russian forces.

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Trucks piled on buildings as tornado hits Mississippi

Drone footage captures the devastation after a tornado hits Rolling Fork, Mississippi.

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Devastation after Tornado rolls across Mississippi

Tornado kills and injures dozens of people, leaving destruction across swathes of Mississippi.

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Rheanca was in overwhelming pain, but when the 16-year-old went to the doctors for help, she found herself met with a similar response: "You look fine". Rheanca's condition made it hard to get out of bed, but people couldn't see that she was suffering

Rheanca was in overwhelming pain, but when the 16-year-old went to the doctors for help, she found herself met with a similar response: "You look fine".

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Scottish paedophile jailed for directing Philippines child abuse

Gary Campbell, 59, paid for abuse to be carried out as he watched from his home in Sutherland.

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France protests: Macron takes off 'luxury' watch during TV interview

The president's team say the watch was banging on the table - but critics say it was a bad look.

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Israel turmoil dogs Netanyahu's UK trip

Protests which are rocking his country cast a shadow over the Israeli PM's flying visit.

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Hong Kong hidden protesters billboard artwork taken down

The piece was called 'No Rioters' but secretly flashed the names of jailed dissidents on a billboard.

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Paul Rusesabagina: Hotel Rwanda hero set to be freed

Paul Rusesabagina, played in the 2004 movie by Don Cheadle, was credited with saving 1,200 people.

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Do Kwon: Fugitive crypto mogul believed caught in Montenegro

Police believe they have arrested Do Kwon, the crypto boss accused of a multibillion-dollar fraud.

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Masked man with loaded gun stopped from entering Florida strip club

Security guards fight off the man in Tampa, Florida, possibly preventing a mass shooting, police say.

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Video shows zebra on the loose after escaping from Seoul zoo

Video shows the two-year-old animal eventually being tranquilised by rescue workers and returned.

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Gwyneth Paltrow crash: Skier 'affected on many levels by brain injury'

Terry Sanderson is suing Hollywood actress Gwyneth Paltrow over an accident in Utah in 2016.

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Rare tornado tears into small town near Los Angeles

Unusual weather plaguing southern California continues with a tornado touching down in Montebello.

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Gwyneth Paltrow lawyer 'mad' over photography violations

The actress is being sued for damages following a skiing collision in 2016.

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Oldest most complete Hebrew Bible goes on display in Israel before sale

An Israeli museum is showing the 1,100-year-old Codex Sassoon before it is sold for as much as $50m.

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US raises interest rates despite banking turmoil

The Federal Reserve moves borrowing costs higher as it focuses on efforts to stabilise prices.

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Friend who inspired Shamima Begum to join IS mocks her as non-believer

Ex-schoolmate Sharmeena Begum, no relation, quit the UK two months before Shamima and friends followed.

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'What is that?' Space junk seen flying over California

The flaming trash was discarded by the International Space Station in 2020 and has re-entered the Earth's atmosphere.

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Dick Van Dyke crashes his car into a gate in Malibu

The film and television icon is said to have sustained minor injuries but avoided going to hospital.

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Amid the destruction left behind by major flooding in the Gulf of Carpentaria, examples of solidarity are shining through as communities rally to walk the long road to recovery. Aussie spirit shining bright in flooded Gulf of Carpentaria as residents rally to rebuild

Amid the destruction left behind by major flooding in the Gulf of Carpentaria, examples of solidarity are shining through as communities rally to walk the long road to recovery.

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Ukraine war: UK defends sending uranium shells after Putin warning

The UK says the depleted uranium shells, which it is sending to Ukraine, are "standard".

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Thousands of Papua New Guineans fall victim to a scheme that promises money in return for reviews of 15-second blockbuster movie clips. 'I thought it would benefit me': Thousands of Papua New Guineans caught up in Golden Sun 'pyramid scheme'

Thousands of Papua New Guineans fall victim to a scheme that promises money in return for reviews of 15-second blockbuster movie clips. 

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Memorial raids: Russia targets leaders of banned Nobel Prize-winning group

Nine leaders of Memorial are targeted, months after their organisation was shut down by the courts.

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Hungary official takes on German MEP in AI 'rap battle'

It's fair to say neither man's effort is likely to dominate the streaming charts.

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Ban lifted on Israelis' return to evacuated West Bank settlements

Lawmakers vote to allow Israelis back into four West Bank settlements that were evacuated in 2005.

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EU gives Ukraine €2bn of ammunition after shell plea

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba hailed the "game-changing decision" from the EU.

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Putin to Xi: We will discuss your plan to end the war in Ukraine

China's leader, whose Ukraine plan has been criticised in the West, gets a warm welcome in Moscow.

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XXXTentacion: Three men found guilty of murdering rapper in 2018

The rapper, 20, real name Jahseh Onfroy, was shot and killed during a Florida robbery in 2018.

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Jeffery Woodke and Olivier Dubois finally freed in West Africa

The journalist and aid worker are finally released after efforts by Nigerien authorities.

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Rupert Murdoch set to marry for fifth time at 92

The billionaire media tycoon announces his engagement to former police chaplain, Ann Lesley Smith.

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Somalia drought may have killed 43,000 last year - UN

Half of the deaths are thought to be in children, and many thousands more will die, a report says.

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Wet weather and fewer potato imports are creating trying times for fish and chips shops, but growers say the start of the potato harvest across Tasmania and Victoria should ease demand. Hot chips back on the menu as potato shortage eases, but for how long?

Wet weather and fewer potato imports are creating trying times for fish and chips shops, but growers say the start of the potato harvest across Tasmania and Victoria should ease demand.

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UBS agrees to rescue deal for troubled bank Credit Suisse

The deal, backed by the Swiss government, follows weekend-long talks aimed at preventing the bank's collapse.

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India police tell Rahul Gandhi to give more details about Kashmir claims

Rahul Gandhi was visited by officers after raising the issue of sexual assaults in the disputed province.

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Cloete Murray: South African corruption investigator shot dead

Cloete Murray was the liquidator for Bosasa, a company implicated in government contract scandals.

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Prosecuting Donald Trump would be politically motivated, say Republicans

Members of the former US president's party claim prosecutors investigating him are part of the "radical left".

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Nigeria elections 2023: Counting under way in governor polls marred by violence

Violence has marred polling in several states including the commercial city of Lagos.

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French pension reforms: Is Macron's government doomed by crisis?

No-confidence motions face the Macron government as it tries to force its unpopular changes into law.

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Cyclone Gabrielle: The New Zealand flood victims too scared to go home

Cyclone Gabrielle has sparked a nationwide debate about climate change and vulnerable homes.

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From their humble origins as a cottage garden staple, dahlias are experiencing a resurgence in popularity thanks to the power of social media — and James Bond. Dahlias go viral as social media makes these classic blooms cool again

From their humble origins as a cottage garden staple, dahlias are experiencing a resurgence in popularity thanks to the power of social media — and James Bond.

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Southern Ecuador earthquake kills at least 12

A strong earthquake off Ecuador's southern coast left people trapped in collapsed houses.

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Farmers are raising concerns the federal government's plan to reduce the emissions of big polluters would rely too heavily on carbon credits from agriculture. Farmers warn unlimited carbon offsets will set 'dangerous precedent'

Farmers are raising concerns the federal government's plan to reduce the emissions of big polluters would rely too heavily on carbon credits from agriculture. 

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Russia and Ukraine extend grain deal despite disagreement

The renewed accord means exports can continue via Ukraine's Black Sea ports, but it is unclear how long for.

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Trump says he expects to be arrested on Tuesday

Prosecutors in New York are considering charges over alleged hush money payments to an ex-porn star.

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Business owners say a lack of standards is a logistical nightmare for organic food production and consumers are paying premiums for organic products that aren't certified. Paying more for organic food? The industry says customers are being ripped off

Business owners say a lack of standards is a logistical nightmare for organic food production and consumers are paying premiums for organic products that aren't certified.

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Will Vladimir Putin ever face a war crimes trial?

Despite the charges against him at the Hague, the chances of a prosecution for Ukraine war crimes are slim.

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Lance Reddick, star of The Wire and John Wick, dies aged 60

Reddick, who played Charon in the John Wick action-thriller movies, died of natural causes.

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Turkey's Erdogan seals deal on Finland joining Nato

A vote on Finland's membership now goes to Turkey's parliament, but Sweden's bid is still held up.

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YouTube reinstates Donald Trump's channel

It is the latest social media channel to restore his account following Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

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Why US mothers are more likely to die in childbirth

Maternal mortality spiked by 40 percent in 2021, with black women more likely to die.

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Protests in Paris as Macron pushes through pension reform in France

The French government has invoked a power that means no vote is needed for the reforms to go ahead.

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Part of the federal government's changes to rules around superannuation involves a new tax on "unrealised gains", and it has farmers especially worried. Why farmers hate the new tax on 'unrealised gains' on super funds over $3m

Part of the federal government's changes to rules around superannuation involves a new tax on "unrealised gains", and it has farmers especially worried. 

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A program to find homes for greyhounds after their racing career is not able to rehome them fast enough — and a leaked document reveals Tasmanian authorities are warning "difficult end-of-life decisions will need to be made". Slow pace of rehoming greyhounds could mean euthanasia back on the table, leaked document reveals

A program to find homes for greyhounds after their racing career is not able to rehome them fast enough — and a leaked document reveals Tasmanian authorities are warning "difficult end-of-life decisions will need to be made".

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Libya uranium: Missing barrels recovered, say eastern forces

UN inspectors have been trying to locate about two and a half tonnes of uranium ore.

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Poland to send four fighter jets to Ukraine 'in coming days'

Four Soviet-era warplanes will be handed over in the coming days, says President Andrzej Duda.

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France's Macron to force through pension reform with no vote

The French government will use the constitution to push through a pension age rise from 62 to 64.

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Russian spy network accused of sabotage arrested in Poland

The group of foreign citizens were arrested in Poland accused of a sabotage plot.

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A gas company looking to develop the Beetaloo Basin says the Northern Territory government could be one of its first customers for fracked gas. Northern Territory government-owned electricity provider could be first buyer of Beetaloo gas

A gas company looking to develop the Beetaloo Basin says the Northern Territory government could be one of its first customers for fracked gas.

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Napoli v Eintracht Frankfurt: Football fans throw chairs at Naples riot police

Police respond with tear gas as Eintracht Frankfurt fans charge through the streets.

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San Francisco reparations plan proposes $5m for black residents

The city is also considering homes in San Francisco for $1 per family under the reparations plan.

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Storms cause power outages in California and north-east

Hundreds of thousands without power after storms cause significant damage along both US coasts.

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UAE arbitrarily detaining 2,400 Afghan asylum seekers - report

Asylum seekers evacuated after the Taliban takeover are "stranded in limbo", Human Rights Watch says.

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Just weeks ago, residents were praising one of the strongest wet seasons in a decade, but rather than wind down, the rains kept coming and caught everyone by surprise. Images reveal the scale of catastrophic flooding in the Gulf of Carpentaria

Just weeks ago, residents were praising one of the strongest wet seasons in a decade, but rather than wind down, the rains kept coming and caught everyone by surprise.

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German military boost fails to spend single euro

A plan to strengthen the army in the wake of the Ukraine war has been "pitiful" so far, an MP says.

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Imran Khan: Clashes as Pakistan police try to arrest opposition leader

The ex-PM says he is "mentally prepared" for sleeping in a cell, as police do battle with his supporters.

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SVB and Signature Bank: How bad is US banking crisis and what does it mean?

Two US banks have collapsed and shares tumbled. So how serious is this and what does it mean for you?

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Moment police officer hit by car while helping driver on Iowa motorway

The officer was helping a driver on a US motorway and was only left with minor injuries.

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Silicon Valley Bank: Shares fall as fears persist about failed US bank

Stock markets ended lower despite efforts to limit the fallout from Silicon Valley Bank's collapse.

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Willow oil: Biden walks political tightrope over Alaska project

This big money oil project is very much about politics and the law - and not just the environment.

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Madagascar migrants drown trying to reach French Indian Ocean island of Mayotte

They were travelling from Madagascar to Mayotte, which lies some 400km across the ocean.

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Mikheil Saakashvili: Poland offers medics to examine Georgia ex-leader

Concerns for Mikheil Saakashvili's health have been growing since he said he was being poisoned in jail.

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HSBC swoops in to rescue UK arm of Silicon Valley Bank

The Bank of England and government worked all night to secure a deal involving no taxpayer money.

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Oscars 2023: Michelle Yeoh's mum in tears as she celebrates historic victory

Michelle Yeoh becomes the first Asian woman to win the Academy Award for best actress.

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Silicon Valley Bank: Money in failed US bank is safe - US government

Depositors with Silicon Valley Bank can access all their money from Monday, US officials say.

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Fashion on parade as stars hit champagne (not red) carpet at the Oscars

The famous carpet may have changed for this year's Oscars, but the glamour is the same as ever.

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As the grape harvest continues, trucks are delivering fruit to wineries — but their loads carry more than just grapes, which is why infield sorters are growing in popularity. Wineries 'rapt' as infield grape sorting makes processing quicker and easier

As the grape harvest continues, trucks are delivering fruit to wineries — but their loads carry more than just grapes, which is why infield sorters are growing in popularity.

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San Diego: Eight dead after boats, possibly used for people smuggling, capsize

Two boats, possibly used for people smuggling, overturned near Black's Beach on Saturday night.

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UK scrambles to help tech firms after Silicon Valley Bank collapse

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt says it and the Bank of England are working through the weekend to find a solution.

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Hamburg Jehovah's Witnesses in shock after mass shooting

Services have been cancelled across Hamburg as police say they cannot rule out a copycat attack.

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Paying for prayer: I went into debt, trying to secure a miracle

The cost-of-living crisis is prompting people to borrow, in order to pay pastors to pray for them.

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The federal government's 'botched' implementation of new quarantine rules designed to protect the country from rabies has caused undue distress and heartache, according to critics. Pet owners furious over handling of new rules for 'furry family' members entering Australia

The federal government's 'botched' implementation of new quarantine rules designed to protect the country from rabies has caused undue distress and heartache, according to critics.

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Israel: Protesters take to streets in one of the biggest protests in its history

Protests against plans for a radical overhaul of the judicial system have been running for 10 weeks.

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Watch: Murder suspect flees US courtroom

Edi Villalobos escaped from an Oregon courtroom during jury selection for his upcoming trial.

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Trials have begun to create rice varieties that don't need as much water to grow. It comes as growers question if the industry's new target can be reached in the time frame given. Genetic rice trials to help industry achieve 'aspirational' water efficiency target

Trials have begun to create rice varieties that don't need as much water to grow. It comes as growers question if the industry's new target can be reached in the time frame given.  

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The Mexican kidnapping saga explained in 80 seconds

Two US citizens have been returned and the cartel handed over its own men. Here is what we know.

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Nthenya Mwendwa: How the Oscars changed the life of a Kenyan designer

Nthenya Mwendwa's fish leather and Maasai beaded bags are proving their red-carpet appeal.

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More than 110,000 pallets of perishables languishes in warehouses all over the country as the transport logistics sector struggles to fill the gap left by one of Australia's biggest refrigerated food movers, which collapsed last week with 1,500 job losses. Scramble to save $500m in frozen food stranded by major transport group collapse

More than 110,000 pallets of perishables languishes in warehouses all over the country as the transport logistics sector struggles to fill the gap left by one of Australia's biggest refrigerated food movers, which collapsed last week with 1,500 job losses.

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Italy migrants: Hundreds in trouble off Calabria coast

Rescue efforts are under way near the scene of a shipwreck in which dozens of migrants died last month.

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Sharon Stone says Basic Instinct role cost her custody of her son

Her famous flash in the 1992 erotic thriller made the judge rule for the father, she says.

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Silicon Valley Bank: Regulators take over firm behind market slump

Silicon Valley Bank's scramble to raise money had sparked industry panic.

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Iran and Saudi Arabia to renew ties after seven-year rift

The unexpected move ends a seven-year rift between the two sides, but differences remain.

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Donald Trump: His four biggest legal problems

It can be difficult to keep track of the ex-president's legal battles - here's what you need to know.

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Ugandan bill threatens jail for saying you're gay

A bill is tabled in parliament to criminalise anyone identifying as LGBTQ+, and to imprison them.

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Berlin to allow women to go topless in public swimming pools

A woman complained after she was thrown out of an open-air pool for going topless.

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Ukraine war: Russia fires hypersonic missiles in new barrage

At least nine people die as Russia fires powerful weapons, including hypersonic missiles.

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Transnistria: Ukraine denies attempt on Moldova separatist leader

Kyiv says reports of an assassination attempt on the Transnistria leader are a Russian provocation.

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How a small town train derailment became a national row

The impact of the toxic train crash in East Palestine, Ohio, has grown into a major political event.

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Ukraine war: Latvia sends cars seized from drunk drivers to help Kyiv

The confiscated vehicles are being delivered under a Latvian scheme to help the Ukrainian military.

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Ukraine war: Why Russia’s infrastructure strikes strategy isn’t working

Russia’s destructive but sporadic strike tactics could indicate a shortage of certain weapons.

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Australia's cotton harvest has kicked off, with the industry working to shore up alternative export markets two-and-half years on from the China trade ban. It's another bumper year for cotton despite a wet start. But who is Australia selling to after the China trade ban?

Australia's cotton harvest has kicked off, with the industry working to shore up alternative export markets two-and-half years on from the China trade ban.

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The ex-RAF base in Essex that could house asylum seekers

The government is considering MDP Wethersfield in Essex, currently home to military police, as a centre for asylum seekers.

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Georgia protests: Crowds return to target Russian-style law in Georgia

Crowds return to Georgia's capital after riot police broke up a protest against a Russian-style law.

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Covid origins investigation: US House of Representatives holds first hearing

The panel, formed by a new Republican majority, is aiming to establish how the coronavirus emerged.

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Harry and Meghan's daughter Princess Lilibet Diana christened in US

Princess Lilibet Diana, who turns two in June, was christened at the couple's LA home last week.

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Ukraine war: Top Ukraine athletes' defiant tribute to shot soldier

The sports stars use a popular battle cry to denounce the apparent death of an unarmed Ukrainian prisoner.

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Bankers in Swiss trial for helping 'Putin's wallet'

The four ex-executives are suspected of helping a cellist launder funds linked to Russia's president.

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Join Eurovision fan's emotional ride to get tickets

Josh from Romford rushed to get tickets for this year's contest in Liverpool, but was he successful?

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Deliveries of baked goods, firewood, pet lambs and even a Lachie Neale visit helped these border residents form lasting bonds with the officers at COVID border checkpoints. How 'a bit of country hospitality' during COVID turmoil shows 'there's good in the world'

Deliveries of baked goods, firewood, pet lambs and even a Lachie Neale visit helped these border residents form lasting bonds with the officers at COVID border checkpoints.

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US interest rates could go higher than expected

US stock markets fell following the remarks, which come ahead of another rate announcement.

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Growing up, Tyler Mahoney spent her days searching for gold in the WA desert. She still loves the 'dopamine hit' of finding it. At 25, Tyler Mahoney can't escape the thrill of finding gold, and she's not letting anyone get in her way

Growing up, Tyler Mahoney spent her days searching for gold in the WA desert. She still loves the 'dopamine hit' of finding it.

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South Africa's minister of electricity: Can Ramokgopa end load-shedding?

South Africa's president has given a trusted aide the responsibility of ending the power crisis.

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Japan forces H3 rocket to self-destruct after failed launch

The failure of the second-stage engine sets back efforts to crack a market led by Elon Musk's Space X.

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China's new human gene-editing rules worry experts

Regulations were updated after an outcry over gene-edited babies but a leading expert says they don't go far enough.

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Atlanta ‘Cop City’: Arrests as protesters clash with police

Protesters say they are against police militarisation and the development of a forest.

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Svetlana Tikhanovskaya: Exiled Belarus opposition leader sentenced to 15 years

Svetlana Tikhanovskaya, who fled after elections she is widely thought to have won, gets 15 years.

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Georgia parliament: Lawmakers exchange blows over 'foreign agents' law

Critics say the proposed law is modelled on Russian legislation and designed to curtail freedom of speech.

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China Square: The cheap Chinese shop at the centre of Kenya row

Kenyan traders accuse a Chinese-owned outlet of undercutting them and threatening their livelihoods.

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Gary Rossington: Lynyrd Skynyrd's last founding member dies aged 71

Guitarist Gary Rossington had survived a 1977 air crash that killed several of his bandmates.

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A lack of high schools across Queensland means families are leaving country towns, but this outback council found its own solution. How building a school in the outback for fewer than 10 kids a year saved families $2 million

A lack of high schools across Queensland means families are leaving country towns, but this outback council found its own solution.

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The global population of insects has declined by 41 per cent in the past 40 years, with researchers saying the overuse of chemicals in agriculture is a key reason. Bringing the bugs back to this winery has saved time, money — and insects

The global population of insects has declined by 41 per cent in the past 40 years, with researchers saying the overuse of chemicals in agriculture is a key reason. 

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Toblerone: Swiss rules mean chocolate bar to drop Matterhorn from packaging

Production of some of the chocolate is moving outside Switzerland so the Alpine peak can no longer be used.

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Bangladesh: Video shows fire engulfing part of refugee camp

The blaze is believed to have destroyed around 2,000 shelters at Cox's Bazar camp.

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Bangladesh fire: Thousands shelterless after blaze at Rohingya camp

It is thought some 12,000 people, most of whom fled violence in neighbouring Myanmar, are now homeless.

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After back-to-back floods, water in the Darling River and its tributaries reaches levels not seen since the 1970s. Barb has been boating around her outback station for months — but she's not complaining

After back-to-back floods, water in the Darling River and its tributaries reaches levels not seen since the 1970s.

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In photos: India's disappearing single-screen cinemas

Hemant Chaturvedi has documented 950 theatres across India and the stories behind them.

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Sharing snippets of life as a camel farmer online has opened up a whole raft of opportunities for a small family farm. They can be cheeky, nippy, and playful but these camels are also helping put a business on the map

Sharing snippets of life as a camel farmer online has opened up a whole raft of opportunities for a small family farm.

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Two Sessions: China looks at reforms to deepen Xi Jinping control

Lawmakers are set to pass far-reaching measures restructuring the government and the financial sector.

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US-made cheese can also be called 'gruyere', court rules

A US appeal court has ruled that cheeses from outside Switzerland and France can be called "gruyere".

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Rafael Viñoly: Uruguayan architect of London's 'Walkie Talkie' dies aged 78

The Uruguayan also worked on Tokyo's International Forum and Manchester City's training ground.

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Joe Biden had cancerous skin lesion removed, White House says

The US president's doctor says all cancerous tissue was successfully removed in February.

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A Tasmanian woolgrower's radical move to stop selling older sheep for slaughter has delivered an unexpected bonus: a New York ethical fashion retailer is paying double for her superfine wool. The decision to save her sheep from slaughter paid off handsomely for this wool producer

A Tasmanian woolgrower's radical move to stop selling older sheep for slaughter has delivered an unexpected bonus: a New York ethical fashion retailer is paying double for her superfine wool.

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Matteo Messina Denaro: Coded note led to Italy mafia boss arrest

Police found the note inside a chair leg during a search of Matteo Messina Denaro's sister's house.

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AOC under investigation for Met Gala dress reading "Tax The Rich"

The ethics probe centres on whether her rented dress violated congressional rules about gifts.

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Iran protests: Rare cheetah cub Pirouz's death mourned

The 10-month-old cub, which had clung to life, had become a symbol of hope for protesters.

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Disgraced ex-lawyer Alex Murdaugh faces sentencing for murders

The South Carolina lawyer faces a minimum of 30 years in prison for each murder.

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Hong Kong: Under-construction skyscraper on fire

A skyscraper which was under construction has gone up in flames, with two people reported injured.

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Governor who dressed in drag backs Tennessee anti-drag bill

Bill Lee plans to sign bills restricting drag performers and gender-affirming care for children

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A former animal rights campaigner, retired Labor MP and a Western Australian farmer will advise the federal government about how to shut down the export of live sheep, as farmers appeal the ban. Former RSPCA boss, ex-Labor MP and WA farmer to advise over live sheep export ban

A former animal rights campaigner, retired Labor MP and a Western Australian farmer will advise the federal government about how to shut down the export of live sheep, as farmers appeal the ban.

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Hathras rape and murder case: Indian court clears three of four accused

The rape and murder of the 19-year-old Dalit woman in 2020 had evoked global condemnation.

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Egypt: Hidden corridor in Great Pyramid of Giza seen for first time

An endoscope was used to film inside the 9m-long space, whose purpose is still unknown.

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Putin accuses Ukraine of border 'terrorist act' in Russian village

Kyiv denies Moscow's claim that Ukrainian saboteurs fired at civilians in a Russian border village.

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LGBTQ rights: Japan PM under fire for same-sex marriage remarks

Fumio Kishida is facing criticism for his remarks, just weeks after apologising over a separate scandal.

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Bolivian man's tearful account of being lost in Amazon jungle for 31 days

Jhonattan Acosta had to resort to eating insects after getting lost while on a hunting trip a month ago.

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US drug giant caps insulin costs

The cap on the diabetes medication by the drugs giant could bring cost relief to many Americans.

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Bola Tinubu's Nigeria election win: The rigging claims of Peter Obi and Atiku Abubakar

How credible are the opposition claims of fraud in Nigeria's presidential election?

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LA agrees to pay Kobe Bryant widow almost $29m

Vanessa Bryant said first responders took photos of her late husband's remains for "morbid gossip".

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Bola Tinubu - the 'godfather' who is Nigeria's president-elect

After fighting military rule in the 1990s, Bola Tinubu, 70, feels entitled to become Nigeria's president.

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