Breaking News: November 2018

Friday, November 30, 2018

Proud Boys leader ‘denied visa’

Controversial right-wing commentator Gavin McInnes’ plans to tour Australia were met with predictable outrage in some circles.

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Funeral company loses baby body on QLD highway

The baby’s body was placed on the roof of a vehicle and forgotten, until the driver arrived at the morgue.

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May to confront Saudi Prince, while selling UK trade at G20

Theresa May is "intending" to meet the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia on the sidelines of the G20, and confront him over the death of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi and the human impact of the Yemen war.

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Ukraine bans Russian men from entering country

Ukraine has banned Russian men aged between 16 and 60 from entering the country amid fears Moscow is planning an invasion.

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All eyes on unpredictable Trump at G20 summit

US President Donald Trump's meeting with President Putin was set to be the showstopper event in Buenos Aires.

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Manchester 'impossible to fully recover from' - Grande

Ariana Grande has described the Manchester Arena terror attack as something "that seems impossible to fully recover from".

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Iranians smuggled to Britain 'by skilful sailors'

The owner of a fishing boat stolen in France and used to smuggle 17 Iranians to Britain has told Sky News he thinks experienced sailors must have been involved.

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Train ticket prices to rise by 3.1% in January

The price of train tickets will rise by an average of 3.1% in January, the rail industry has announced.

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PCSO punched in face as 100 youths surround police

Police have told parents to "take responsibility for your children" after officers were surrounded by 100 teenagers, with some throwing bricks and letting off fireworks.

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May defends TV debate snub of Johnson and Sturgeon

The prime minister has defended choosing not to take part in a Brexit TV debate with either Boris Johnson or Nicola Sturgeon.

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Moo-ve over: Big bovine trumps Knickers by an inch

The phrase "enjoy your 15 minutes of fame" is usually reserved for humans, but can now be extended to cattle.

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One in five children may have foetal alcohol disorders

Up to one in five British children could have symptoms of a disorder caused by drinking in pregnancy, a landmark UK study has found.

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Emergency warning issued for new bushfire burning in Qld

An emergency warning has been issued for a new bushfire burning in Central Queensland. Authorities say the fire is burning in a westerly direction towards Broken River, near Mackay. Residents have been urged to stay at their properties and seek shelter because it is too late to leave. Image: QFES

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Panahi quashes claims Knickers the giant steer is a fake

Sky News host Rita Panahi discusses Knickers the giant steer and rebuts overseas rumours he is not real. The steer from Lake Preston in Myalup, south of Perth, gained notoriety for his giant stature this week after a video of him towering over smaller cattle went viral. Ms Panahi says claims stemming from overseas that Knickers is neither a cow nor a giant are ‘outrageous’ and nothing but ‘fake news’.

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Inter-Korean railway link gets on track

South Korean officials have departed for a field study with North Korea to relink railways cut since the 1950-53 Korean conflict. Michelle Hennessey reports.

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The chilling timeline of killer dad Chris Watts

His pregnant wife tried desperately to save their marriage before Chris Watts brutally murdered her and their daughters. Find out how his cold lies gave a hint of what was to come.

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Christopher Watts murder case: Photo gallery

Christopher Watts’ pregnant wife Shanann tried desperately to save their marriage before he brutally murdered her and their daughters.

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Time magazine’s heartbreaking cover

The faces of these American men and women on the cover of Time Magazine’s latest edition says a lot more than you may think and it’s heartbreaking.

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Photos reveal shocking Uber attack

An alleged victim of a homophobic attack at the hands of his Uber drive has released graphic pictures of his injuries as a warning to other passengers.

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‘Extraordinary’ lie puts Trump in peril

A new Russia bombshell rocked Donald Trump today.

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Nation outraged at ‘greatest humiliation’

Migrants. Trade. Crime. Trump’s border wall: The challenges to the modern US-Mexico relationship have perhaps never been as stark and divisive as they are now.

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Orgy breaks out at car race party

Police are investigating an incident of public group sex between one woman and five men at an afterparty for a car racing “drift” event which was allegedly filmed by multiple people.

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Teen killer’s sick interview smile

The chilling moment a murderer smiles as she gets a thrill out of lying to cops after butchering her killer boyfriend’s stepsister has been revealed in a disturbing video — and the reaction led to their downfall.

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Killer dad’s disturbing cover-up

His colleagues called him “silver fox”, or “rain man” for his encyclopaedic knowledge of the oil and gas sites where they worked.

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Infant shot in hospital carpark

A gunman has opened fire in a carpark on the ground of the University of Mississippi Medical Centre. Police say three people — including an infant — have reportedly been shot. An SMS emergency alert had been issued by the hospital, telling all staff to ‘RUN to safety, HIDE in locked room, FIGHT as a last resort’.

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French Jews live in fear amid rising anti-Semitic acts

In a Parisian suburb, Myriam sits at her parents' dinner table, the Shabbat candles flickering before her. Together with her husband and newborn son she takes stock of the painful week she's had. It's a regular conversation for many French Jews.

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Australian school children defy prime minister with climate strike

Thousands of Australian children skipped school on Friday in defiance of the prime minister to protest for greater action on climate change.

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Children across nation rally for action on climate change

Thousands of school children have skipped class to demand the Federal Government act on climate change in co-ordinated rallies in almost 30 cities and towns across Australia.

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Candyman ‘running low on women’

COULD it be the “Candyman” is struggling to find Gold Coast women?

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Two men charged with deliberately lighting fires in Qld

Two men have been arrested and charged with arson offences in Queensland, as the state grapples with out-of-control bushfires. Police have two men, aged 26 and 27 in custody over allegations they deliberately lit a fire in Port Curtis, south of Rockhampton, where residents have been forced to evacuate from their homes this week. Two houses have been destroyed and hundreds more remain at threat as firefighters continue to battle blazes in scorching weather conditions.

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RAW: Melbourne students protest government’s climate change inaction

Supplied video obtained Friday November 30, 2018. Raw footage shows thousands of Melbourne students taking to the streets to demand the government take action on climate change. Students can be heard chanting “this is what democracy looks like” and carry signs to show their dismay at what they say is a lack of action from their elected representatives.(AAP Video/Supplied) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

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How the hell are they going to do that onstage?

It’s worth the price of admission just to see how the producers of North by Northwest replicate two of cinema’s most famous scenes on stage. If I tell you how they do it though, I’d have to kill you. Because it’s supposed to be a surprise. And it is, it really is.

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Beachfront hideaway snapped up after auction

A STUNNING Port Douglas property has had bids of up to $2.75 million at auction, and then sold privately immediately afterwards for a higher price.

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Alan Corkill arrives at Adelaide court

November 29, 2018. Alan Corkill arrives at the District Court in Adelaide ahead of an appearence on deception charges. Corkvill was allegedly hired by his sister who had secured a role as chief information officer at the Department of Premier of Cabinet. (AAP Video/Kathryn Bermingham)

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Weather Explained: How does a bushfire start?

Bushfires are continuing to burn in Queensland. Sky News Weather Chief Meteorologist Tom Saunders has the details.

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New scheme allows gamblers to ban themselves from online betting

Australians will soon be able to ban themselves from online gambling sites, as part of a new federal scheme tackling addiction. Social Services Minister Paul Fletcher says people will be able to nominate the amount of time they want to ban themselves and it will take effect across all online betting services. Mr Fletcher says the self-exclusion scheme is expected to cost between one and three million dollars, funded by a levy on the gambling services.

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Bynes speaks on why he attributed problem to IT issue

Supplied video obtained Friday November 30, 2018 of Senior Counsel Assisting Mr Michael Hodge QC at the Royal Commission into Misconduct in the Banking, Superannuation and Financial Services Industry questioning Mr Wayne Byres, APRA chairman. Hodge then Byres' statement back to him, in which he says the issue was the extent and breadth of the issue of fees for no service was deeper and broader than originally anticipated, asking him when this became apparent and quizzes him on why this was attributed to poor IT infrastructure rather than an industry wide problem. "I wrote those words ... and with a view that at the heart of most of these issues is a problem that infrastructure has not kept up with the nature of products and the changing legislative and regulatory landscape,” he says.(AAP Video/Supplied/Royal Commission) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

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Extreme weather outlook

The heatwave is set to intensify this weekend in Queensland while a stormy cool change sweeps the southeast. Sky News Meteorologist Tristan Meyers explains.

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Insane way The Rock bulks up for movies

Dwayne Johnson is one of the world’s biggest movie stars, and if you’re already jealous of The Rock, stop reading now.

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Jailed rapper’s $47k gift to girlfriend

Tekashi 6ix9ine isn’t letting the fact that he’s stuck in the slammer on serious charges put his relationship on ice.

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Meghan, Kate ‘definitely not best friends’

Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton are “definitely not best friends” but still managed to have a “wonderful time” last Christmas — despite reports of tension between Prince Harry and Prince William.

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Rita Ora’s secret movie star boyfriend

Rita Ora is dating Spider-Man actor Andrew Garfield.

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‘Fake victim’: Mel B’s ex returns fire

MEL B’s ex-husband Stephen Belafonte has slammed the Spice Girl as a “fake victim” as he posts a picture of their daughter.

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Diana’s major faux pas as a newlywed

The royal family are famous for their love of rules and nowhere is this more so than when it comes to how they celebrate Christmas.

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Worst moment of star’s life

At age 29, Michael J. Fox received devastating news when he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease.

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Star’s honest post about losing baby weight

While most celebrities keep their post-baby weight loss methods a secret, Kate Hudson has offered fans a refreshingly honest take on her bid to shed the kilos after giving birth.

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Macaulay’s racy Home Alone confession

Macaulay Culkin isn’t afraid to use Home Alone to impress girls.

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Nicole and Keith’s unlikely Sydney sighting

Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban have been spotted shopping at Kmart before indulging in some finger lickin’ good KFC in Sydney yesterday.

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Congo Ebola outbreak is 2nd largest, 2nd deadliest

The current Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo -- with 426 total cases, including 245 deaths -- is now the second largest and second deadliest in history, according to Thursday's report from the nation's Ministry of Health.

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Trump's whirlwind G20 set to begin after he cancels Putin meeting

President Donald Trump was only a half-hour into his nine-hour flight to the G20 summit here in the Argentine capital when he decided to pull the plug on the most hotly anticipated moment of his trip: a lengthy face-to-face with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

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Japan may be about to upset Asia's balance of power

Japan is preparing an order for roughly 100 US-designed F-35 stealth fighter jets in a deal that could potentially upend the balance of power in Asia, according to sources familiar with the process.

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Angela Merkel's plane diverted after technical issue

German Chancellor Angela Merkel's plane was forced to turn around and make an unscheduled landing due a technical problem, a government spokesman told CNN. Merkel was heading to Argentina for the G-20.

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Maria Ressa, Rappler formally indicted by the Philippines on tax evasion charges

Philippines news website Rappler and its chief executive have been indicted on tax evasion charges, the latest in a case that free speech and civil liberties advocates have warned is part of a wider crackdown on dissent by President Rodrigo Duterte's administration.

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China suspends scientists who claim to have produced first gene-edited babies

China has suspended the research activities of the scientists who claimed to have created the world's first gene-edited babies, state-run Xinhua news reported Thursday.

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Deutsche Bank raided in money laundering probe

Deutsche Bank's head office in Frankfurt was raided by 170 police officers and tax investigators on Thursday as part of a money laundering probe.

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Bayer cuts jobs after Monsanto deal

Bayer plans to slash thousands of jobs as part of a corporate overhaul following its acquisition of Monsanto.

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Billionaire pushes ahead with controversial coal mine

One of India's richest men is pushing ahead with a controversial coal mine in Australia, but the project will be scaled back after plans for state subsidies were dropped following huge protests.

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Why a dad quit his high-paying job to build beds

A simple project to help a family in need stopped Luke Mickelson in his tracks.

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Helping immigrants settle in is her passion

Florence Phillips was born in New York to Jewish parents who fled Europe before the Holocaust.

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Personal Income and Outlays, October 2018

Personal Income and Outlays, October 2018
Personal income increased 0.5 percent in October after increasing 0.2 percent in September. Wages and salaries, the largest component of personal income, increased 0.3 percent in October, the same increase as in September. Full Text

Published November 29, 2018 at 06:30PM
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More than 100 inmates escape from Indonesian jail

More than 100 inmates have escaped from a prison in Indonesia after overpowering a guard during prayer time.

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China’s sneaky new spying trick using electric vehicles

More than 200 manufacturers — including Tesla, Volkswagen, BMW, Ford and Mitsubishi — are transmiting position information to Government-backed monitoring centres.

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Former Trump lawyer pleads guilty

Michael Cohen admitted he lied to Congress over his talks with Russia

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Trump pulls the pin on Putin meeting

Donald Trump has cancelled his planned G20 meeting with Vladimir Putin

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WA woman admits faking resume, referees for government job

Veronica Theriault even used a photo of US model Kate Upton as her profile picture on the LinkedIn professional networking site.

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Perth NASA InSight mission researcher breaks new ground for women in science

When NASA confirmed the successful landing of its InSight mission on Mars on Tuesday, Dr Katarina Miljkovic heaved a sigh of relief. The scientist is the sole Australian researcher on NASA’s team.

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Many Australians believe women punish men by making up sex assault reports: survey

A survey indicates mistrust in women reporting incidents of violence and sexual assault.

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Dianella man accused of being key WA distributor in Victorian drug network charged with trafficking meth

A 36-year-old Dianella man is accused of being the key West Australian distributor for a multimillion-dollar Victoria-based drug trafficking network.

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Daniel James Holdom given two life sentences Karlie Pearce-Stevenson and Khandalyce murders

Daniel Holdom will spend the rest of his life behind bars for murdering a young mother and her toddler daughter and dumping their remains 1200 kilometres apart.

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Former Nationals leader Barnaby Joyce says Malcolm Turnbull threw him “under the bus”

Barnaby Joyce has launched an extraordinary broadside against Malcolm Turnbull for 'poisoning' the coalition and throwing him under a bus.

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Former cop wants drivers on phones treated like criminals

A former Queensland traffic policeman wants criminal charges for drivers on their phones. Sunrise discuss

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Teenager dies during schoolies stay at Gold Coast

An 18-year-old fell from the 10th floor balcony at Surfers Paradise

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Australian Students Stage School Strikes Over Climate Change Inaction

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In Yemen, Lavish Meals for Few, Starvation for Many and a Dilemma for Reporters

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Ukraine’s President Appeals for NATO Support After Russia Standoff

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As Measles Surges, ‘Decades of Progress’ Are in Jeopardy

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Orban and His Allies Cement Control of Hungary’s News Media

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5 Weeks and Counting: Dutch Church Holds Worship Marathon to Protect Migrant Family

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Fur Trapper Kills Grizzly Bear After His Wife and Baby Were Mauled in the Yukon

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Australia’s ‘Hollowed Out’ Politics, Explained

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As U.S.-China Trade War Rages, Some Australian Farmers See an Opportunity

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South Korea Frees 58 Conscientious Objectors in Wake of Landmark Ruling

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For First Time in a Decade, a South Korean Train Rolls Into the North

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Seven Convicted in Killing of Prominent Honduran Environmentalist

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After Khashoggi Killing, Leaders at G-20 Weigh How to Deal With Saudi Prince

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Cuban Doctors Accuse International Agency of Profiting From Their Work

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Argentina Once Saw G-20 as a Chance to Shine. Bad News Got in the Way.

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New world news from Time: 51 Pilot Whales Have Died in Another Mass Stranding Event in New Zealand

New world news from Time: Hopes Slim for End to Trade War When Xi Jinping Meets Donald Trump at the G20

New world news from Time: ‘I Begged Them to Kill Me.’ Uighur Woman Tells Congress of Torture in Chinese Internment Camps

New world news from Time: ‘Their Aim Is to Assimilate Us.’ China Sends Government Workers to Infiltrate Minority Uighur Homes

New world news from Time: Congo’s Ebola Outbreak Is Now the Second Largest in History, WHO Says

New world news from Time: Woman Who Popped Open Some Pringles Before Paying Will Be Jailed the Day the Fun Stops

New world news from Time: ‘Ideas Cannot Be Killed With Weapons.’ Why the Assassination of Syria’s Most Prominent Citizen Journalist Matters

New world news from Time: President Trump Scraps Vladimir Putin Meeting at G-20 Over Russia-Ukraine Conflict

New world news from Time: BTS Holds Onto the Lead in Final Days of TIME Person of the Year Poll

New world news from Time: The Quick Read on Donald Trump’s Swipe at Theresa May’s Brexit Deal

Thursday, November 29, 2018

'Truly breathtaking' bolthole named House of the Year

A "truly breathtaking" home in the Scottish Highlands has been named House of the Year.

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Police warn of abduction attempts by white van

A white van has been involved in "attempts to abduct pedestrians" in Greater Manchester, police have said.

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Boa constrictor on the loose in Lincolnshire

A boa constrictor has escaped from a home in Lincolnshire and is now on the loose somewhere in the county.

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Aussies slammed for not facing reality

Wake up, Australia.

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Woman laughed at over sexual harassment

It might seem like a small incident, but to this woman it wasn’t.

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Scary US flight trick that happens here, too

Last year, the world watched in horror as United Airlines passenger Dr David Dao was dragged, blood streaming down his face, out of his seat and off the plane.

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Adani to Proceed With Scaled-Back Version of Contentious Australian Coal Mine

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Gross Domestic Product, 3rd quarter 2018 (second estimate): Corporate Profits, 3rd quarter 2018 (preliminary estimate)

Gross Domestic Product, 3rd quarter 2018 (second estimate): Corporate Profits, 3rd quarter 2018 (preliminary estimate)
Real gross domestic product (GDP) increased at an annual rate of 3.5 percent in the third quarter of 2018 (table 1), according to the "second" estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. In the second quarter, real GDP increased 4.2 percent. Full Text

Published November 28, 2018 at 06:30PM
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Barefoot Investor’s tips for parents this Christmas

Parents should think twice before blowing a fortune on their kids this Christmas, because often they end up giving them expensive presents they “don’t remember anyway”.

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North Korea Accuses Washington of Weaponizing Human Rights as Nuclear Talks Stall

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Salome Zurabishvili Wins Georgia Presidential Runoff

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One thing royals won’t say about Meghan ‘rift’

Reports that Meghan Markle is driving a wedge between brothers Prince Harry and Prince William is shaping up to be the biggest royal story of the year.

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£3m per day drugs trade fuelling knife crime

Drugs runners are operating 2,000 "county lines" routes from big cities into smaller towns and the countryside, according to new figures obtained by Sky News.

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Make Debates Happen hits 100,000 signatures

The Sky News campaign for full general election debates between the party leaders is at its next stage.

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Debates petition hits target - but don't stop signing

Thanks to you, the leaders debate petition launched by Sky News has now passed 100,000 signatures.

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May to be grilled by senior MPs over Brexit agenda

Theresa May is set to face a grilling from senior MPs over her Brexit agenda as she seeks to garner support for her deal with Brussels.

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Sister of Syrian refugee 'also attacked by bullies'

The sister of a Syrian refugee who was attacked in a widely-shared video has also been targeted by bullies, according to their family.

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First gun ever featured in Bond movie is up for auction

An iconic pistol held by Sean Connery in the first James Bond film is expected to fetch up to £80,000 at auction.

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Unilever boss to retire after HQ move climbdown

Paul Polman, chief executive of consumer goods giant Unilever, has announced his retirement weeks after it cancelled plans to move its main headquarters away from London.

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US and UK agree post-Brexit open skies deal

Britain and the US have agreed a new "open skies" deal for post-Brexit flights, the government has announced.

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GCHQ doesn't always warn firms vulnerable to cyber attacks

GCHQ has revealed that it doesn't always tell companies if their software is vulnerable to cyber attacks.

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Train stations 'barring disabled people from travelling independently'

Disabled people are being barred from travelling independently because so many of the UK's train stations do not have full step-free access.

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22yo ‘influencer’ making $34k a month

A 22-year-old Instagram influencer and “e-commerce entrepreneur” who claims to earn $US25,000 a month has been slammed for a bizarrely tone-deaf article bragging about her lifestyle.

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Have you seen Rod Huxtable?

TASMANIA Police holds concerns for the welfare 71-year-old Rod Huxtable.

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New world news from Time: A Dutch Church Has Held Services Continuously Since October to Prevent a Family’s Deportation

New world news from Time: An Argentinian Prosecutor Is Investigating Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for Possible Crimes Against Humanity

New world news from Time: If Trump Doesn’t Draw a Red Line on Ukraine, Putin Will Only Get Bolder

New world news from Time: ‘I Had a Very Good Day at Work Today.’ Phenom Magnus Carlsen Wins World Chess Championship

New world news from Time: Secretary of State Mike Pompeo Says There’s ‘No Direct Reporting Connecting’ Saudi Prince to Khashoggi Murder

New world news from Time: From College Bowls to Coding Bootcamps: Let’s Break Down Everything You Need to Know This Week

New world news from Time: At Least 40 People Killed in Deadly 24 Hours Across Afghanistan

New world news from Time: Adorable Boy Upstages the Pope at the Vatican and We Are All Blessed

New world news from Time: ‘I’m Showing Trans Women Can Be Whatever They Want to Be.’ Meet Miss Universe’s First Transgender Contestant

New world news from Time: Vladimir Putin Blames Ukraine’s Government for Standoff

Why Rev. Johnnie Moore Is Praising This Muslim-Majority Nation as a 'Model' for Other Countries

Rev. Johnnie Moore, founder of the Congress of Christian Leaders, is singing the praises of Azerbaijan after wrapping up a multi-day visit to the Islamic nation.

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Woman dies in hospital days after crash

A WOMAN has died in hospital days after she was seriously injured in a crash in Brisbane’s north.

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Unexpected feature of summer forecast

If you thought the torrential rain in Sydney might be a one off not to be repeated again this year, you may need to think again.

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G20 Summit: Trump snubs Aussie PM Scott Morrison as world leaders prepare for Buenos Aires

PM Scott Morrison will miss out on his first private meeting with US President Trump at the upcoming G20 Summit in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The beleaguered Sco-Mo also faces the prospect of standing alongside Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who faces widespread claims he ordered the killing of a journalist, for a group photo while at the G20 summit in Argentina this weekend.

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Motorbike fire shuts down major city road

UPDATE 3PM: Duckworth St has reopened.

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Anger over Adani announcement

Environmental groups have reacted with anger at Adani’s announcement that it will self-fund the construction of its controversial Carmichael mine and that work will begin soon.

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Qld in for ‘hotter than normal’ summer

WE’RE used to the summer months being unbearably hot, but this summer is on track to be even hotter than normal.

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Little reprieve as hot conditions to continue

QUEENSLANDERS are being warned to expect little reprieve from this heat with the weather bureau forecasting a hotter-than-normal summer.

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The train fare hack costing millions

Sneaky commuters have managed to exploit a travel smart card loophole to diddle the taxpayer out of $8 million in unpaid fares, new government figures have revealed.

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Campsite evacuated as Stradie fire worsens

CAMPERS on North Stradbroke Island have been evacuated from Main Beach and bookings for the grounds suspended as a grass fire worsens.

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Have you dodged a speeding fine?

It might be the easiest way to get out of a speeding fine.

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Bride’s hotel horror night before wedding

A bride and her husband are suing a holiday resort for $41 million, saying they booked their dream wedding at one of its properties in the Bahamas — only to have her molested by the “butler’’ assigned to them.

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Weird ‘ripple’ has everyone stumped

Seismic sensors first picked up the event originating near an island between Madagascar and Africa. Then, alarm bells started ringing as far away as Chile, New Zealand and Canada.

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G20 Summit: Trump snubs Aussie PM Scott Morrison as world leaders prepare for Buenos Aires

Dark saga of feuding Saudi royals

As anger swells over the sickening murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, its roots in the dark and bloodthirsty saga of Saudi Arabia’s royal family have been revealed.

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Melania’s creepy Christmas decor

Bizarre Christmas ornaments are the bane of every family’s existence.

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El Chapo – The life and times of a notorious drug lord

: Infamous Mexican drug lord Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán is one of the most notoriously dangerous and successful drug lords in history. He is on trial for his crimes in New York as his history of crime and violence has caught up to him.

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Mistress of killer dad’s shocking searches

Chris Watts’ secret lover was searching Google for wedding dresses and topics relating to “marrying your mistress” just days before he murdered his wife and family.

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‘No direct’ links from Saudi Prince to Khashoggi murder: Mike Pompeo

The US Secretary of State says there is ‘no direct reporting’ connecting Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in October. Mike Pompeo also denied the CIA’s allegations that the Prince ordered the murder. Mr Pompeo warned the US senate earlier this month that any deterioration of relations between US and Saudi Arabia could damage national security.

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Moment boy steals show from Pope

This is the adorable moment a little boy rushed on stage to greet the Pope and rolled around on the floor as his frantic mum chased after him.

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Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visit Leicester helicopter crash site

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have paid tribute to the victims of the fatal Leicester City helicopter crash. The football club’s owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha was among five people killed in the October 27 crash outside King Power Stadium. The royal couple had developed a friendship with the Leicester City Chairman, due to the Prince’s role as a President of the Football Association.

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Bachelor couple tie the knot

The Bachelor’s Sam Wood and Snezana Markoski have tied the knot in a lush outdoor ceremony.

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Weirdest thing about Karl’s wedding

Karl Stefanovic’s wedding to Jasmine Yarbrough next month will undoubtably be the biggest Australian celebrity wedding in decades.

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Princess Mary turns heads in traditional dress

Crown Princess Mary was glowing with happiness as she donned a traditional dress in Kenya.

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Remini makes shocking new Scientology claims

Leah Remini remains immersed in the Church of Scientology five years after renouncing her beliefs in its ideology.

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Incredible proof Sandra Bullock doesn’t age

Sandra Bullock, what’s your secret?The Oscar-winning star first found worldwide fame at the relatively late age (by Hollywood standards) of 30, with her star turn in the 1994 thriller Speed.

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Holmes, Foxx ‘to marry in Paris’

Katie Holmes and Jamie Foxx are planning to tie the knot in Paris, according to reports.

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Greatest Showman star’s pre-Oscars stroke

The Greatest Showman star Keala Settle has revealed that she suffered a ministroke in the lead-up to her powerhouse performance of This Is Me at the 2018 Oscars.

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Graphic claims against disgraced TV chief

Disgraced ex-CBS chief Les Moonves forced an aspiring actress to perform oral sex on him during a 1995 meeting when he was president of Warner Bros. Television, according to a new report Wednesday.

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Kate brushes off feud rumours

Kate Middleton has spoken openly about her new sister-in-law Meghan Markle following days of speculation that the pair are at war.

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Meghan and Harry’s A-list godparent choice

George and Amal Clooney are preparing to be godparents to Prince Harry and Meghan’s first-born child.

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Climate change is already here, report says

Climate change is here and affecting our health, with extreme heat in particular also having effects on productivity, food supply and disease transmission, a new global report finds.

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Swastikas in textbooks: German schools' anti-Semitism problem

Rachel always thought it was best to hide her religion from her high school students. The trouble started a few years ago when she let slip to a student that she was Jewish.

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Lion Air pilots fought automatic safety system before plane crashed into sea

The pilots of Lion Air Flight 610 were engaged in a futile tug-of-war with the plane's automatic systems in the minutes before it plunged into the ocean, killing all 189 people on board.

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It's official: Brexit deal will hurt the UK economy

It's official: The British government's plan for leaving the European Union will be bad for the economy.

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Award-winning Chinese photographer Lu Guang disappears in Xinjiang, wife says

An award-winning Chinese photographer has disappeared in China after reportedly being taken away by authorities in Xinjiang province.

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Chinese gene-editing scientist defends research and raises possibility of third baby

The Chinese scientist who sparked an international outcry after alleging to have helped create the world's first genetically edited babies, has raised the possibility of a third child being born, after announcing that a separate woman was pregnant at an early stage with a modified embryo.

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Making iPhones in the US would cost Apple more than Trump's tariffs

President Donald Trump is considering new tariffs on China that could make iPhones way more expensive for Americans.

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Chinese tourists are spending less at Tiffany's

Chinese tourists in the United States slowed their spending at Tiffany during its most recent quarter, a troubling sign for the jeweler.

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How Trump and the anthem protest empowered NFL players

In an era marked by divided opinions in the US, a crop of NFL players is quietly trying to bridge the cultural divide with messages of inclusion and charitable work.

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The wild new passenger jet with no middle seats, ever

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Hunt: My Health Record system will not be sold off in a cash grab

The My Health Record system will never be sold off in a cash grab, Health Minister Greg Hunt says.

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Ian Goodenough caught nodding off in House of Representatives

Federal member for the WA seat of Moore Ian Goodenough has been captured nodding off by the House of Representatives cameras.

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Wolf Creek actor John Jarratt to stand trial over alleged sexual assault

The Wolf Creek star will stand trial over the alleged rape of a woman in Sydney in 1976.

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Queensland fire: Firefighters battle more than 100 blazes as residents urged to leave

Thousands of people have been evacuated from communities in central Queensland due to catastrophic fire conditions

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ANZ ‘took too long to repay’ ripped-off customers

ANZ will have to pay back money to the holders of almost two million accounts because of rip-offs and overcharging, according to ANZ boss Shayne Elliott.

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InterContinental’s Shanghai Wonderland opens in abandoned quarry

Unusual accommodation has been built into the side of a wall in a Chinese mountain range — 88m underground.

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TRAVEL CLUB: Shanghai Wonderland built in abandoned quarry

InterContinental has welcomed its 200th hotel that extends 88m underground.

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Lion Air report: Boeing 737 MAX plane not ‘airworthy’

The Lion Air crash in Indonesia killed all 189 people on board. Now a preliminary crash report from Indonesia’s transport safety agency has made a stunning.

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Strange seismic waves were picked up circling the globe on November 11, and seismologists are now trying to figure out why

Notice anything odd on November 11? Geologists did. A deep thrum rippled around the world — lingering a whole 20 minutes. It wasn’t an earthquake. Nobody knows what it was …

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