Breaking News: 2018

Monday, December 31, 2018

Duterte admits to sexually assaulting maid

Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte has invited outrage after describing a sexual assault he committed against a maid as a teenager.

from The Latest News from the UK and Around the World | Sky News http://bit.ly/2R3dAWI

Trump Orders 'Slowdown' in Syria Troop Pullout, but Christians Still Alarmed by Deadly Dangers

President Donald Trump has ordered a slowdown to the withdrawal of US forces in Syria. Nevertheless, for some Syrian Christians, the pending US pullout is hard to accept.

from CBNNews.com http://bit.ly/2R0EX3U

Brisbane’s New Year’s Fireworks

WATCH: Brisbane has celebrated the start of 2019 with fireworks displays across the city. Over 45,000 fireworks have lit up the night sky to ring in the new year. Image: News Corp Australia

from National | Daily Telegraph http://bit.ly/2AntcKm

Brexit 2019: UK will choose between recession and relief

Britain has a stark economic choice to make next year: Recession or relief.

from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://cnn.it/2Tn659Z

China's factory sector contracts for the first time since 2016

China's slowing economy is ending 2018 on a sour note.

from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://cnn.it/2AmDfj0

A man's mission to find a kidney donor for his wife goes viral

It was a Friday afternoon like any other. I ate lunch, dropped off my dry cleaning, then stopped by my local Target to pick up some prescriptions.

from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://cnn.it/2SmJg5Z

TV boss fired over Jackie Chan sex scene

A regional boss of Iran’s state broadcaster IRIB has been fired after inadvertently letting a Jackie Chan sex scene slip through its tight censorship rules, local media reported on Monday.

from Life | Daily Telegraph http://bit.ly/2Ay3SBF

New world news from Time: American Arrested in Russia on Spying Charges

Elizabeth Warren preparing for 2020 presidential bid

Democratic senator Elizabeth Warren has announced she is formally preparing to campaign for president in 2020.

from The Latest News from the UK and Around the World | Sky News http://bit.ly/2CGdSKi

Melbourne New Year’s Fireworks

WATCH: Melbourne has rung in the New Year with its fireworks display as celebrations kick-off around the country for 2019. The City of Melbourne has spent $3.4 million on the event with much of the funding allocated toward security. Image: News Corp Australia

from National | Daily Telegraph http://bit.ly/2BN5sz2

New Year’s weather off to a cracking start

THE new year is looking bright already with perfect weather as far as the eye can see.

from National | Daily Telegraph http://bit.ly/2R37p4Y

Adelaide New Year’s Fireworks

WATCH: Tens of thousands of revellers have turned up at Adelaide's Elder Park to ring in the new year with a large fireworks display across the city.

from National | Daily Telegraph http://bit.ly/2BOMwjC

Family rings in first New Year together

IT WAS a memorable New Year’s celebration for mum Shannon Atkin who was joined by thousands for the fireworks display at The Strand.

from National | Daily Telegraph http://bit.ly/2BPLUdA

’Coast cricket team wouldn’t last two years’

A GOLD Coast Big Bash cricket team would fold within one or two years, according to Brisbane Heat captain Chris Lynn.

from National | Daily Telegraph http://bit.ly/2QZUOPX

Dome to keep us dry from Cyclone Penny

TOWNSVILLE will be out of the firing line with any of the heavy rain brought on by the tropical low and possible cyclone Penny to miss our city.

from National | Daily Telegraph http://bit.ly/2BVbRbt

Sydney New Year’s Fireworks

WATCH: Sydney has welcomed the new year with a spectacular fireworks display across the CBD and greater metropolitan area. A total of 8.5 tonnes of fireworks were blasted into the Sydney sky to mark the start of 2019. Image: News Corp Australia

from National | Daily Telegraph http://bit.ly/2EXMbhC

2019 starts with a bang

It’s the sole night of the year where pyrotechnics are at their finest — and the fireworks around the world didn’t disappoint. Here’s how Australia — and the rest of the world — rang in the new year.

from World | Daily Telegraph http://bit.ly/2R2BAcG

FTSE 100 suffers biggest one-year fall since 2008

The FTSE 100 has suffered its biggest one-year fall since the financial crisis in 2008.

from The Latest News from the UK and Around the World | Sky News http://bit.ly/2CHVhxI

Israel jails Palestinian who stabbed Briton to death

A Palestinian man who stabbed a British woman to death in April 2017 has been sentenced to 18 years in prison by an Israeli court.

from The Latest News from the UK and Around the World | Sky News http://bit.ly/2SpaatT

Severn bridge shut after man scales tower to fly a drone

A major motorway between England and Wales was closed temporarily after a man scaled the Severn bridge to fly a drone.

from The Latest News from the UK and Around the World | Sky News http://bit.ly/2VnfQa2

American Is Arrested in Moscow on Spying Charges

By NEIL MacFARQUHAR from NYT World https://nyti.ms/2CIEbzD

Dozens Missing After Apartment Building Collapses in Russian City

An explosion that caused the collapse of an apartment block in the Russian city of Magnitogorsk killed at least four people and left another 68 people unaccounted for on December 31, the Russian emergency ministry said. The Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation said they were looking into the explosion as a criminal case due to suspected negligence. They said they were working on the assumption that the explosion was caused by a gas leak. This footage shows emergency responders and the governor of the Chelyabinsk region inspecting the scene of the explosion. Credit: Boris Dubrovsky via Storyful

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New Zealand leads the world into 2019

New Zealand is one of the first nations to celebrate the New Year with a deafening celebration and stunning fireworks display off Auckland's Sky Tower.

from World | Daily Telegraph http://bit.ly/2GNOOW2

Riot Police Deployed as Bosnians Protest Over Student’s Death

Dozens of riot police confronted citizens demonstrating in the northwestern Bosnian city of Banja Luka on December 30 over the unexplained death of a 21-year-old student earlier in the year. Police forced back protesters who were marching through the city square demanding the resignation of Bosnian Serb Interior Minister Dragan Lukac and top police officials over the March death of David Dragicevic. Police initially said Dragicevic’s death was a suicide, but the student’s family insisted he was killed. Prosecutors have opened a homicide investigation, the AP said. Dragicevic’s father, Davor Dragicevic, inspired the protests as he has continued to push for answers about the circumstances of his son’s death. Dragicevic said he would not leave the city’s main square until police officers involved in his son’s case resigned or were fired. A group of protesters who remained after the rally ended clashed with police. Local media reported several protesters were arrested. Credit: Goran Arbutina via Storyful

from National | Daily Telegraph http://bit.ly/2ThYRUt

What ‘most beautiful girl’ looks like now

Thylane Blondeau has been named the “most beautiful in the world” — 11 years after first taking out the coveted title.

from World | Daily Telegraph http://bit.ly/2s1162V

NYE balloon drop 'goes Pete Tong' over plastic concerns

A plan to drop 130,000 balloons at a New Year's Eve event headlined by DJ Pete Tong has been scrapped after organisers were attacked over the plastic waste it would create.

from The Latest News from the UK and Around the World | Sky News http://bit.ly/2EZWv98

Airboat Comes to Rescue After Man and Dog Get Stuck in Mud Near San Francisco Airport

An airboat was used to rescue a man after he became stuck while trying to free his dog from mud near San Francisco International Airport, the San Francisco Fire Department said on December 30. The man had been walking his dog on a bike path off North Access Road when the dog got off its leash and ran into the bay, getting stuck in the mud. The man attempted to rescue the dog but became stuck himself, at which time the dog escaped from the mud and ran away. San Fransisco Airport workers responded with an airboat and were able to remove the man from the mud. They later tracked down and rescued the dog. Both the man and the dog were reported to be okay. Credit: San Francisco Fire via Storyful

from National | Daily Telegraph http://bit.ly/2BThwiB

Thousands gather in Adelaide ahead of the New Year

Tens of thousands of people are expected to pack Elder Park in Adelaide to celebrate New Year's Eve with a fireworks show. Crowds have continued to line the Torrens River ahead of the New Year's celebrations whilst cricket fans have been treated to a New Year's Eve Big Bash clash between the Adelaide Strikers and Sydney Sixers at Adelaide Oval.

from National | Daily Telegraph http://bit.ly/2EYVC0d

Deadly Blast at Philippines Mall

At least two people were killed and more than 30 injured in a suspected bomb attack at a mall in the Philippine city of Cotabato on December 31, CNN Philippines said. This video shows the aftermath of the blast outside the mall on Don Rufino Alonzo Street. According to national reports, the blast was caused by an improvised explosive device. A second improvised explosive device was found inside the building. Cotabato’s mayor, Cynthia Guiani-Sayadi, described the incident as a terrorist attack. In a statement on Facebook in which she referred to the loss of “several innocent lives,” she wrote: “We will stand up against terrorism. We will fight against evil.” Credit: Rainier Canoso via Storyful

from National | Daily Telegraph http://bit.ly/2GO301a

Bangladesh’s Leader Wins a Third Term but Opposition Contests Results

By JULFIKAR ALI MANIK and MARIA ABI-HABIB from NYT World https://nyti.ms/2CI02qY

Police criticised for fake Zika-infected meth warning

A police force in the US has been criticised after issuing a warning about methamphetamine being infected with the Zika virus and offering to test people's drugs in a plot to catch users.

from The Latest News from the UK and Around the World | Sky News http://bit.ly/2BOJj3E

Crowds flock to Sydney’s NYE celebrations despite thunderstorms

Crowds have continued to flock into Sydney’s CBD for Monday's New Year's Eve celebrations despite a major storm forecast and extensive train delays. A severe thunderstorm warning was issued for parts of NSW, with ominous storm clouds gathering over Sydney, while trains into the city are delayed for up to an hour. Despite this, organisers still expect up to a million people will watch the fireworks, which will pay tribute to the late Aretha Franklin and Australia's major landmarks.

from National | Daily Telegraph http://bit.ly/2BOFyLr

WATCH LIVE: New Years Fireworks Around The World

Watch the spectacular New Years Eve firework shows from around the globe as they happen.

from World | Daily Telegraph http://bit.ly/2Supfe3

Tampon tax scrapped as new laws come into effect across Australia

Australians will not pay a 10 per cent tax on their tampons and sanitary pads from New Year's Day as a host of new laws come into effect across the nation.

from The West Australian http://bit.ly/2EXgepI

Hollywood’s love, loss and lock-ups

It was a busy year for Hollywood hook-ups, divorces, weddings, babies and (please pass the Kleenex) … deaths.

from Life | Daily Telegraph http://bit.ly/2AnBtxL

American detained on spy charges in Moscow

A US citizen has been detained in Moscow on suspicion of spying, Russia's FSB security service has said.

from The Latest News from the UK and Around the World | Sky News http://bit.ly/2BOGxeK

Storms threaten to rain on Sydney’s NYE parade

Crowds have continued to flock into Sydney’s CBD for Monday's New Year's Eve celebrations despite a major storm forecast and extensive train delays. A severe thunderstorm warning was issued for parts of NSW, with ominous storm clouds gathering over Sydney, while trains into the city are delayed for up to an hour. Despite this, organisers still expect up to a million people to watch the fireworks, which will pay tribute to the late Aretha Franklin.

from National | Daily Telegraph http://bit.ly/2EYt9bJ

Geelong gets ready to welcome 2019

GEELONG will celebrate the new year in style with revellers set to come out in droves to mark the occasion.

from National | Daily Telegraph http://bit.ly/2EZe35d

Shark sighted at Breamlea

ANOTHER shark sighting has been reported off the Surf Coast.

from National | Daily Telegraph http://bit.ly/2EXsUxR

Trump 'orders US troops to slow down Syria withdrawal'

Donald Trump has ordered a slowdown on the withdrawal of US forces from Syria, according to Republican senator Lindsey Graham.

from The Latest News from the UK and Around the World | Sky News http://bit.ly/2AoWCId

NYE celebrations gearing up in Queensland

Around 45 thousand fireworks will light up Brisbane's sky in tonight's New Year's Eve celebrations. While crowds are flocking to the Surfers Paradise and Townsville to ring in 2019 in style.

from National | Daily Telegraph http://bit.ly/2R5nw2c

3 Dead and Scores Missing in Russia Building Collapse

By NEIL MacFARQUHAR from NYT World https://nyti.ms/2VkIfxm

New world news from Time: A Suspected Gas Explosion at a High-Rise in Russia Has Killed at Least 3 People

3 dead, 79 missing after gas explosion at high rise in Russia

At least three people are dead and 79 unaccounted for after a gas explosion in an apartment building in Magnitogorsk, Russia.

from The Latest News from the UK and Around the World | Sky News http://bit.ly/2AmbI0S

‘Severe’ storm before midnight

A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued with strong winds threatening Sydney, as huge crowds begin to build around the Harbour.

from National | Daily Telegraph http://bit.ly/2GLgQS4

Police officer injured in wild Sydney brawl

A policeman is in hospital and five people have been arrested after a wild brawl broke out when officers tried to pull over an allegedly stolen car

from National | Daily Telegraph http://bit.ly/2RrOU9K

New world news from Time: Sheikh Hasina-led Alliance Has Won Bangladesh Polls, Election Official Says

New world news from Time: Ex-U.S. Commander in Afghanistan Warns That Cutting Troops Hurts Leverage With Taliban

Better Brexit, no Brexit or second vote? Leaders release NY messages

It is the word that has dominated parliament, politics and public life across the UK for most of the year.

from The Latest News from the UK and Around the World | Sky News http://bit.ly/2QWsgXI

Fifteen men charged over beheadings of female hikers in Morocco

Fifteen people have been charged in connection with the murders of two Scandinavian university students in Morocco.

from The Latest News from the UK and Around the World | Sky News http://bit.ly/2CFwVEK

39 arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after stabbing

Thirty-nine people have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a stabbing in west London in the early hours of New Year's Eve.

from The Latest News from the UK and Around the World | Sky News http://bit.ly/2GO0mZk

Walk Off The Earth's 'Beard Man' dies in his sleep

Mike Taylor, a member of the Canadian pop band Walk Off The Earth, has died in his sleep.

from The Latest News from the UK and Around the World | Sky News http://bit.ly/2LGSQhv

Home secretary: Factors in Channel crossings are outside of our control

The home secretary has admitted that many of the factors behind the increase in migrants attempting to reach the UK by boat are "outside of our control".

from The Latest News from the UK and Around the World | Sky News http://bit.ly/2EYttre

UK prepares to welcome in 2019 - but what will the weather be like?

Final preparations are under way for New Year's Eve celebrations across the UK - and thankfully, the weather will be dry and mild for most of us.

from The Latest News from the UK and Around the World | Sky News http://bit.ly/2CHt9ug

Could this tiny robot make roadworks misery a thing of the past?

It is hoped that many costly, not to mention disruptive, sets of roadworks will soon be consigned to history because of micro-robot technology.

from The Latest News from the UK and Around the World | Sky News http://bit.ly/2QcNgnK

Police and paramedics devise novel way to deal with drunk revellers

It is a bitterly cold night, one of the coldest of the Christmas season.

from The Latest News from the UK and Around the World | Sky News http://bit.ly/2GN6Szy

Heartbreak as doctors try to save most-hunted mammal on Earth

The staff at the Johannesburg Wildlife Veterinary Hospital had put something extraordinary in the corner of their treatment room.

from The Latest News from the UK and Around the World | Sky News http://bit.ly/2RvUHeJ

Blue badge misuse going unprosecuted by 62% of councils

More than 60% of councils failed to prosecute a single motorist for misusing a blue badge for disabled drivers in 2017-18 - despite a growing number of badges being stolen.

from The Latest News from the UK and Around the World | Sky News http://bit.ly/2GQmylt

NSW Police ready for biggest night of the year

December 31, 2018. NSW Police Force Acting Deputy Commissioner Mark Walton and NSW Ambulance Service Chief Superintendent Evan Clark speaking to media in Sydney about preparations for New Years Eve celebrations. Walton says the police will be out in force but the terror threat level remains at probable. He also encourages people to enjoy their night without getting into trouble. Clark says last year there was a large number of callouts for underage drinkers needing assistance and encouraged parents to be more aware of where their children are. (AAP Video/Andrew Leeson)

from National | Daily Telegraph http://bit.ly/2ViTK8p

Thousands flock to Sydney’s CBD ahead of NYE fireworks

Around one million people are expected to flock to Sydney's CBD to witness the New Year's Eve celebrations. Sydney’s fireworks display will feature a tribute to the late Aretha Franklin and Australia's famous landscapes. The show will comprise of 8.5 tonnes of fireworks, more than 100,000 individual pyrotechnic effects and 35,000 shooting comets; as well as a heart-shaped firework.

from National | Daily Telegraph http://bit.ly/2TmvVed

‘Stop playing Russian roulette with your lives’

QUEENSLANDERS have been urged to stay away from drugs following the death of a Brisbane man at a music festival.

from National | Daily Telegraph http://bit.ly/2QWNFzU

How do tropical cyclones get their names?

This video explains the history of naming tropical cyclones, beginning in 1887. The BOM names storms in the Australian region

from National | Daily Telegraph http://bit.ly/2EWoKoV

Man left with spinal injuries after fall at rock pools

PARAMEDICS are on scene at Currumbin rock pools after a male was reported to have fallen.

from National | Daily Telegraph http://bit.ly/2LG87PN

RAW: Tow truck rams Vic police

Supplied footage obtained on December 31, 2018 of a truck racing-off after allegedly ramming Victoria Police officers in Somerton. Two police officers received minor injuries after a truck carrying a ute reversed into their car during an attempted traffic stop. (AAP Video/Supplied/Victoria Police) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

from National | Daily Telegraph http://bit.ly/2AmALRF

RAW: Police arrest four over stolen Qld car

Supplied footage obtained on December 31, 2018 of body-camera footage showing police chasing and arresting three teens and a 20-year-old in Queensland after allegedly stealing a car from outside an Ipswich home. Police deployed tyre deflation devices after the Audi A4 hatchback was allegedly seen travelling at speeds above 130km/h on the Warrego Highway about 9.20pm. The vehicle continued on the highway for approximately 24km before it stopped at Grantham where officers took into custody three Silkstone boys aged 15, 16 and 17 as well as a 20-year-old Harristown man who is due to appear at the Ipswich Magistrates Court. (AAP Video/Supplied/Queensland Police) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

from National | Daily Telegraph http://bit.ly/2SqrtLe

Police Arrest Alleged Teen Theives After High-Speed Highway Chase

Police arrested three teenagers and an adult male after a 130km/h car chase west of Brisbane, Queensland, on December 30. This dramatic footage shows police making the arrests after the alleged thieves drove an Audi A4 over a “tyre deflation device.” The arrests can be seen beginning at the 1:34 mark. The Audi was allegedly stolen from a home in Silkstone. Three teens aged 15, 16 and 17 and a 20-year-old male were charged with a number of offences, police said. The 20-year-old was due to appear in Ipswich Magistrates Court on Sunday. Credit: Queensland Police Service via Storyful

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Riot Police Confront Protesters at Bosnia Rally After Student Death

Dozens of riot police confronted citizens protesting in Bosnia’s capital Banja Luka on December 30 after the mysterious death of a 21-year-old. Police forced back protesters who were marching through the city square demanding the resignation of Bosnian Serb Interior pinister Dragan Lukac and top police officials over the March death of David Dragicevic. Dragicevic’s father, Davor Dragicevic, has inspired the protests with his quest for answers around the circumstances of his son’s death. Dragicevic has said he will not leave the city’s main square until police officers involved in his son’s case resign or are fired. A group of protesters who remained after the rally ended clashed with police. Local media reported several protesters were arrested. Police initially said Dragicevic’s son’s death was a suicide, but the young student’s family insists he was killed. Prosecutors opened a homicide investigation that is still underway, ABC reported. Credit: Dragan Maksimović/dw via Storyful

from National | Daily Telegraph http://bit.ly/2QdFjP9

Mum unaware daughter is dead

The mother of an 18-year-old killed in a horror collision with semi-trailer may not be aware her daughter is dead, after spending more than a fortnight sedated in hospital.

from National | Daily Telegraph http://bit.ly/2RobKyV

Year-End Storm in the Philippines Kills More Than 60

By JASON GUTIERREZ from NYT World https://nyti.ms/2R55gWI

Philippine President Says He Sexually Abused Housemaid as a Teenager

By JASON GUTIERREZ from NYT World https://nyti.ms/2AqsfRv

C.I.A.’s Afghan Forces Leave a Trail of Abuse and Anger

By MUJIB MASHAL from NYT World https://nyti.ms/2EZjOjT

New Year’s Fete From Russia Irks Some in Israel: ‘It’s Not a Jewish Holiday’

By ISABEL KERSHNER from NYT World https://nyti.ms/2TmnXll

‘Exhibit A’: How McKinsey Got Entangled in a Bribery Case

By WALT BOGDANICH and MICHAEL FORSYTHE from NYT World https://nyti.ms/2GMPX00

Romania, Fighting the E.U., Prepares to Lead It at ‘Crucial Moment’

By KIT GILLET from NYT World https://nyti.ms/2ESPbvT

Hello. Does Poland Have Vampires? My Date Wants to Know My Blood Type.

By YONETTE JOSEPH from NYT World https://nyti.ms/2Src25t

China Thwarts U.S. Effort to Promote American Culture on Campuses

By JANE PERLEZ and LUZ DING from NYT World https://nyti.ms/2BQ7iPK

Bangladesh Prime Minister Wins 3rd Term Amid Deadly Violence on Election Day

By REUTERS from NYT World https://nyti.ms/2CFrTb8

Congo Votes, Amid Ebola Crisis and Problems at Polls, After Years’ Delay

By KIMIKO de FREYTAS-TAMURA from NYT World https://nyti.ms/2LIvbNC

Moment that made our mouths drop

Careers were ended, hearts were broken and a secret baby was revealed … yep, 2018 was another wild year filled with plenty of shocks in the world of entertainment.

from Life | Daily Telegraph http://bit.ly/2s33lmy

How streaming has hijacked our charts

As a slew of songs from the ’50s, ’60s and ’70s dominate the top 50, it’s time we asked if streaming services are turning the ARIA charts into a disjointed mess.

from Life | Daily Telegraph http://bit.ly/2LGKFSt

Miley and Liam’s ‘family honeymoon’

Following their secret nuptials just before Christmas, Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth were keen to prove that their big day was strictly about family — and reportedly invited the entire Hemsworth family on honeymoon with them.

from Life | Daily Telegraph http://bit.ly/2s0VhCP

High rise building collapse in Russia claims at least 2 lives. Video: RT

At least two people died and 10 were rescued after a section of a high rise housing apartment collapsed in the early hours of Monday in the Russian city of Magnitogorsk. Video: RT

from World | Daily Telegraph http://bit.ly/2St1TW9

Blast survivors cry out from under rubble

Rescue services in the Russian city of Magnitogorsk are scrambling to find survivors after a suspected natural gas blast caused the partial collapse of a high-rise apartment building, killing at least three people, news agencies reported.

from World | Daily Telegraph http://bit.ly/2AoSvff

Why sleeping in is better for women than men

Did you indulge in a lie-in this morning? Was it with your partner? A pet? Both?

from World | Daily Telegraph http://bit.ly/2EXQpGg

Lion escapes, kills zoo keeper

A lion has killed a young woman at a wildlife conservatory in North Carolina after it got loose from a locked space, the centre said.

from World | Daily Telegraph http://bit.ly/2SszsaN

The chaos within the White House

He was brought in to be the “adult in the room” — a respected figure who could wrangle Donald Trump, force the President to focus on the big issues and bring an end to the angry tweets and kneejerk decisions.

from World | Daily Telegraph http://bit.ly/2GKTCLy

South Korea officials claim Kim Jong Un is open to talks

South Korean officials claim North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un has vowed to meet with their President to discuss peace on the peninsula in a rare letter. The rogue nation’s leader has also reportedly expressed regret that a meeting between the pair in Seoul could not go ahead, following President Moon Jae-in's visit to Pyongyang in September.

from World | Daily Telegraph http://bit.ly/2SszjEh

‘Millions at risk’ from resistant malaria

A drug resistant strain of malaria has spread from Cambodia across south-east Asia, putting potentially millions of people at risk from the disease. About half of the world's population is at risk of malaria, but some of the drugs used to treat it have started to fail. Doctors are now scrambling to develop alternative malaria treatments.

from World | Daily Telegraph http://bit.ly/2AmqKnA

Student shares photos after horrific attack

WARNING: Graphic

from World | Daily Telegraph http://bit.ly/2So9pkW

Man allegedly kills girlfriend and her kids

An American man shot to death his girlfriend, her two young children and her mother in the home they all shared, police said on Saturday.

from World | Daily Telegraph http://bit.ly/2An5UEq

California ‘house of horrors’ up for sale

The family home where a California couple are alleged to have imprisoned and tortured 12 of their children has been put up for auction - with the seller making no mention of its notorious past. Prosecutors claim 160 Muir Woods Road in Perris - east of LA and dubbed a 'house of horrors' by the local media - witnessed years of abuse by David and Louise Turpin. They deny a total of 88 charges including child abuse and remain in custody pending trial.

from World | Daily Telegraph http://bit.ly/2Ssz5gp

Year in Review: Top 10 stories that captivated online readers in 2018

From the tsunami that devastated Indonesia to Prince Harry’s sweet gesture to an Australian war widow — we look back at the headlines that had readers run the gamut of emotions in 2018.

from The West Australian http://bit.ly/2CHBSwM

Turpin family ‘House of Horrors’ goes quietly up for sale

The California home where David and Louise Turpin are accused of torturing their 13 children has been quietly put up for auction — with no mention of its history.

from The West Australian http://bit.ly/2ThJaww

Bali’s Mount Agung volcano erupts again

Tourists and locals have been warned to keep clear of the volcano which has been spewing ash

from The West Australian http://bit.ly/2LH9dL8

Year in Review: Top 10 stories that captivated online readers in 2018

Nuclear tyrant or global statesman? Kim Jong Un's 2019 game plan for North Korea awaits

Kim Jong Un shocked the world in 2018 by transforming his image from nuclear-armed tyrant to global statesman.

from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://cnn.it/2SsAROF

Durex is recalling batches of its 'Real Feel' condoms over burst pressure concerns

Stay calm.

from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://cnn.it/2VhUI4D

At least 15 killed as Bangladesh election turns violent

At least 15 people were killed in election-related clashes in Bangladesh on Sunday, local police officials told CNN.

from CNN.com - RSS Channel - World https://cnn.it/2CDgIzG

Sunday, December 30, 2018

Journal Editorial Report: The Trump Year in Foreign Policy

Paul Gigot interviews General Jack Keane

from World | Daily Telegraph http://bit.ly/2ETKQcs

Journal Editorial Report: The State of the Trump Presidency

The past year's wins, near-misses and failures.

from World | Daily Telegraph http://bit.ly/2EXbYGF

New world news from Time: 16 People Reported Dead in Election-Related Violence in Bangladesh

Scottish Borders minibus crash victim named

The man who died after a minibus overturned in the Scottish Borders was on an outing with friends, police have said.

from The Latest News from the UK and Around the World | Sky News http://bit.ly/2AnSzff

The retro sport making a comeback on the Coast

A NOSTALGIC sport is making a comeback on the Gold Coast as people of all ages find joy in rollerskating again.

from National | Daily Telegraph http://bit.ly/2Rv9RAV

Coast ‘best place to be’ for New Year’s

THE Gold Coast is the best place to welcome in the New Year according to weather experts.

from National | Daily Telegraph http://bit.ly/2GLOt61

Townsville in for a bucking good New Years

A HUGE number of competitors has compelled the organisers of the Bartlett Park New Year’s Eve 4B Rodeo to start the event two hours early.

from National | Daily Telegraph http://bit.ly/2RthE28

The most-clicked stories of 2018

FROM huge weather events to small-town tragedies and national mysteries, the Townsville Bulletin delivered some big headlines in 2018.

from National | Daily Telegraph http://bit.ly/2GKffMk

Coast’s love for Big Bash could deliver franchise

GOLD Coast cricket fans are so far passing the test if they deserve their own Big Bash team according to Metricon Stadium general manager Tim Carey.

from National | Daily Telegraph http://bit.ly/2RmZ4Zb

Cyclone threat for North set to just miss New Years celebrations

TOWNSVILLE residents should enjoy good weather tonight to celebrate new year but a potential cyclone may soon change things.

from National | Daily Telegraph http://bit.ly/2GLO8QN

Colombia Investigating Possible Plot to Assassinate President, Official Says

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT World https://nyti.ms/2CECNhh

Thousands March in Belgrade for Fourth Week in a Row

Tens of thousands of people gathered in the Serbian capital, Belgrade, on December 29 for a fourth consecutive week of anti-government protests. Demonstrations began in early December to protest an attack on the leader of the Serbian Left party, Borko Stefanovic, on November 23. Credit: @deanm20886276 via Storyful

from National | Daily Telegraph http://bit.ly/2ApqbsX

Turtles Rescued After Being Stranded Inland by Indonesian Tsunami

Turtles left stranded inland after a tsunami hit the coasts of Java and Sumatra on December 22 were returned to the sea by volunteer groups and Indonesian authorities in the days following the disaster. The tsunami killed at least 431 people and injured more than 7,000 others. This footage was posted by Indonesia’s search and rescue agency on December 27. Credit: Riqi Efendi, Basarnas Special Group via Storyful

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Vladimir Putin ‘open to dialogue’ with US

Russian President Vladimir Putin says Moscow is ready for talks with the United States, the leader extending an olive branch to his US counterpart in a New Years letter. In a statement the Kremlin say Mr Putin has emphasised the value of US-Russia relations, saying they are the 'most important factor' for providing 'strategic and international security'. The pair hasn't held an official summit since President Trump cancelled a meeting on the sideline of the G20 summit in November.

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‘50-50’ chance Brexit ‘won’t happen’

Britain’s chances of leaving the European Union are only “50-50” if MPs reject Prime Minister Theresa May’s Brexit deal, a senior minister warned on Sunday.

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Cannabis 'twice as strong as a decade ago'

Cannabis resin and herbal cannabis have doubled in potency in a decade, according to a pan-European study.

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'50-50' chance Brexit won't happen, says senior minister

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Locked up in the country where suicide is still a crime

Last year Ifeanyi Ugokwe was arrested and locked up for weeks. His crime: he tried to take his own life.

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'Third gender' law hailed as a revolution

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Turpin ‘House of Horrors’ up for sale

The California home where a couple are accused of torturing their 13 children — keeping some of them shackled to their beds in America’s “House of Horrors” — has been quietly put up for sale.

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Party time for New Year’s Eve

Have a look at the events taking place in the Geelong region on New Year’s Eve to see where you can celebrate the arrival of 2019

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Revellers warned to be responsible

POLICE will be out in full force tonight to ensure partygoers have a safe and happy New Year’s Eve.

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Which day in 2018 had record number of alcohol poisonings?

England's good run in this summer's World Cup sparked wild celebrations with hundreds of drunk fans apparently setting a new record - but not one to shout about.

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Where to go, what to wear for NYE

HUNDREDS of extra police will hit the streets and specialists will be on standby for New Year celebrations when thousands of revellers gather for the biggest party of the year.

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'Ice man' Putin plays hockey in Red Square

Vladimir Putin has been showcasing his ice hockey skills by taking part in a game in Moscow's Red Square.

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Ariana Grande 'politely turns down damehood'

Ariana Grande has reportedly turned down a damehood offered following her response to the bombing at her Manchester Arena concert.

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Investigation launched after pet French bulldog dies on Virgin flight

Virgin Australia insists a French Bulldog which died on a boxing day flight to Sydney wasn't left out in the sun.

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New train carriages with better wifi and charge points on way

The next train to depart from platform one... may soon have better wifi and phone charge points as hundreds of new and refurbished carriages hit the network.

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2018: Biggest celeb breakups of the year

While 2018 might have been the year of the surprise celebrity engagement, it was also a year where breakups blindsided fans.

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Cyclone warning issued for far north Qld

A Cyclone Watch has been issued for parts of far north Queensland and the Torres Strait Islands, with a category 2 cyclone expected to form late on New Years Day. A warning has been issued for the west coast of the Cape York Peninsula, residents told to consider how they will prepare before the system reaches them.

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North Dakota’s ‘Holy Cows’ Captured in Christmas Message

The Duchsherer family in Balfour, North Dakota, shared a special Christmas message on December 25, showing drone footage of cattle on their farm feeding in the snow. The distinctive Christian cross-shaped feeding troughs garnered the video “Holy Cow” headlines in local media. This video had been viewed 44,000 times by December 30. Credit: Laura Elizabeth Duchsherer, Tyler Duchsherer via Storyful

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Tropical Depression Usman Brings Flash Flooding to Philippines

Flash flooding hit the province of Camarines Sur in the Philippines on Saturday, December 29, after tropical depression Usman made landfall, with high water levels causing travel disruption on December 30, as seen in this video from the town of Baao. The storm made landfall in Eastern Samar on Saturday but soon after weakened into a low pressure area, Philippine news site Rappler.com reported. Credit: Angelito M. Amaranto via Storyful

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New Years Eve confetti test run in New York

Organisers in New York have given crowds in Time Square a taste of the city's upcoming New Year's Eve celebrations, dropping confetti from the top of the Hard Rock Cafe marquee. The spectacle was a practice run to test the confetti's 'airworthiness'. Over nine hundred kilos of the colourful paper will be dropped by hand from the tops of buildings surrounding Time Square during celebrations.

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Fresh group of suspected migrants spotted on Kent beach

Sky News has seen evidence of six suspected migrants being met by UK border officials on a south coast beach this morning.

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Thousands Gather in Belgrade for Fourth Week of Anti-Government Protests

Tens of thousands of people gathered in the Serbian capital, Belgrade, on December 29 for a fourth consecutive week of anti-government protests. Demonstrations began in early December to protest an attack on the leader of the Serbian Left party, Borko Stefanovic, on November 23. Credit: Dijana Vukomanović ‏ via Storyful

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People urged to ‘plan ahead’ for Sydney New Years Eve celebrations

Organisers are promising this year's New Year's Eve celebrations in Sydney will be the biggest and brightest, with more pyrotechnics and fireworks on the Harbour. Those planning on heading into the city are being urged to plan ahead, as major road closers come into effect to accommodate the large crowds. Temporary closures will also impact trains, with Circular Quay station, closed between 5pm and midnight, and Milsons Point station closed from 6pm to midnight.

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Why are more migrants trying to cross Channel this Christmas?

The Channel migrant story has dominated the news in recent days - so what has been going on? Here's an in-depth guide.

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'Vast majority' of bacon contains cancer-causing chemicals

Campaigners are urging the government to do more to rid the cancer risk from processed meats such as bacon and ham.

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Tennis bad boy a hit with sick kids

AUSTRALIAN tennis star Nick Kyrgios spent the afternoon before his tournament title defence match in Brisbane hanging out with sick children at Ronald McDonald house.

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2019 coming in hotter than ever

Get ready to bring in 2019 in a pool of sweat, because forecasters say the heatwave most Aussies have been struggling with is due to stick around for at least another week.

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Tradition’s role in food future

Join us at the Mercury’s Live-in-Conversation on the role of tradition on our food future at The Taste of Tasmania on Wednesday at 11.30am at Princes Wharf I.

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Coast family’s desperate bid to save sick pup

A GOLD Coast family were in the midst of Christmas celebrations when their six-month old puppy Biggie Smalls started throwing up.

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Police emergency unfolding along Grove St, Cairns

POLICE have gathered along a Cairns street where an emergency involving an apparent gunman is unfolding.

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Brexit is 50-50 if MPs reject May's deal - Fox

The chance of Brexit happening is "50-50" if the prime minister's withdrawal agreement is rejected by MPs, Brexiteer Liam Fox has said.

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With an eye to power and profit, Beijing is building influence in the Arctic

In its quest to become a global superpower, China has regularly become entangled in territorial disputes with its neighbors, butting up against international law.

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A Day, a Life: When a Medic Was Killed in Gaza, Was It an Accident?

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New world news from Time: The Royals Just Shared Their Favorite Moments of 2018

New world news from Time: President Trump Says ‘Big Progress’ Made in China Trade War Talks

New world news from Time: Senator Calls on Trump Administration to Investigate Saudi Role in Helping Manslaughter Suspect Flee U.S.

Armed forces 'stand ready' over Channel migrants

The armed forces "stand ready" if needed to prevent migrants crossing the channel from France, the defence secretary has declared.

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Why motorists are getting fines for crimes they did not commit

Thousands of number plates are being cloned by criminals, with innocent drivers receiving fines for offences they did not commit.

from The Latest News from the UK and Around the World | Sky News http://bit.ly/2SsmjhR

Swiss man arrested for 'training' murderers of female hikers

A Swiss man has been arrested in Morocco on suspicion of training the murderers of two Scandinavian women.

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Trump accused of 'reaching new lows' with tweets about migrants

Donald Trump has blamed the Democrats for the recent deaths of two immigrant children in US custody as the second week of a government shutdown begins.

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Ab Fab star Lumley 'heartbroken' after June Whitfield dies

Actress Dame June Whitfield, best known for her role in the long-running sitcom Terry And June, has died at the age of 93.

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Iceland bridges criticised months before crash killed three Britons

The crash in Iceland that killed three British tourists happened on a type of bridge identified by authorities as out of date and potentially dangerous.

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How will EU do? The big fat Brexit quiz of 2018

It's the most important, and to a lot of people, the most boring issue of our time.

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Revealed: The weirdest calls Britons have made to the Foreign Office

The Foreign Office received more than 330,000 calls from Britons who needed help overseas this year.

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Sunday's national newspaper front pages

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Man who saved 350 Jewish children during WWII dies aged 108

A man who saved hundreds of Jewish children during the Second World War has died at the age of 108.

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An Israeli Soldier Killed a Medic in Gaza. We Investigated the Fatal Shot.

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Egypt Kills 40 Suspected Militants After Deadly Bombing of Tour Bus

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British Design for D-Day Stamp Gets Address Wrong by 8,000 Miles

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Hungary Sheltered a Fugitive Prime Minister. Did It Help Him Escape?

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China to Retry Canadian on Drug Charge Amid Diplomatic Spat

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Bangladeshis Must Choose ‘Lesser of Two Evils’ in Election

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Gay Couples Rush to Wed Before Brazil’s New President Takes Office

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Son of Yemeni Mother Dies Soon After She Won Visa Battle With U.S. to See Him

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Charles’ secret romance with Di’s sister

In a story with eerie similarities to The Other Boleyn Girl, Prince Charles had his sights set on Diana Spencer’s older sister long before his turbulent royal marriage.

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Absolutely Fabulous star dies

Joanna Lumley has led the tributes to Dame June Whitfield after the Absolutely Fabulous actor passed away aged 93.

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Serena’s daughter steals the spotlight

Adorable Alexis Olympia Ohanian couldn’t decide whether to support her mum or aunt during an exhibition match in Abu Dhabi — so she settled on both.

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Barack’s sweet shout-out to Michelle

‘Happy wife, happy life’ is more than a clichéd platitude — just ask Barack Obama.

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Usher files for divorce

Usher has filed for divorce from estranged wife Grace Miguel nine months after announcing their separation.

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TV chef fired over ‘horses***’ comment

Bizarre Foods host Andrew Zimmern has been axed from prime time on the Travel Channel amid the controversy over his assertion that Chinese food in America’s Midwest is being served in “horses **t restaurants.”

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Meghan, Harry’s NYE plans revealed

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have enjoyed an incredible year after exchanging vows to become husband and wife.

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Pill warning for festival-goers

FALLS Festival patrons have been sent an urgent text message warning of potentially lethal orange pills in circulation.

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Calls to scrap lockout laws: Year in Review

The NSW government is being urged to scrap Sydney's controversial 'lock out laws,' which critics claim is responsible for a drastic reduction in the city's nightlife.

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December 2018 Big Wet

Flooded rivers, creeks parks and roads around Cairns during December 2018 record rainfall. VIDEO: STEWART MCLEAN

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Successes, scandals and showbiz send offs: Year in Review

Entertainment reporter Samantha Dawson runs through a tumultmous year in showbiz, which included the rise of the #METOO movement, the death of Aretha Franklin and Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's trip down under.

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Rain to stay away for NYE celebrations

DON’T be put off by the morning rumbles — New Year’s Eve festivities are set to go off with a bang thanks to a stellar weather forecast.

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NZ welcomes baby Neve: Year in Review

New Zealand Prime Minsiter Jacinda Ardern made history by becoming only the second woman to give birth while in office.

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Brexit dividing the British isles: Year in Review

Brexit has dominated the UK political agenda in 2018, with the controversy surrounding conservative Prime Minister Theresa May's deal with Europe threatening to bring down her government and possibly spark a second referendum.

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Meghan and Harry’s trip down under: Year in Review

A baby on the way, the Invictus Games and much needed drought relief was part of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's memorable royal trip to Australia.

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From droughts to floods in Australia: Year in Review

2018 began with a cyclone and heavy rain, but much of this year was marked by a drought that devastated Australia's south east.

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A testing time in Canberra: Coalition’s year in review

It was a turbulent year in federal politics, with the demise of Malcolm Turnbull's prime ministership, the loss of Wentworth and the defection of Julia Banks capping off a difficult year for the government. Image: News Corp Australia

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Kensington Palace release favourite moments of 2018

Kesington Palace releases their favourite moments of 2018.

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Thousands protest against Serbian president

Thousands of people have marched in the Serbian capital of Belgrade, protesting the country’s president. Critics says President Aleksandar Vucic is cracking down on democratic freedom by imposing control over the media and fostering hate speech against opponents. In response to the protests, Vucic says he is ‘ready to look at what causes dissent of the people’.

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What happened to Louisa Vesterager Jespersen and Maren Ueland?

A man suspected of “training” the men who allegedly beheaded two Scandinavian tourists has been arrested, as the girls’ final days were revealed.

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What really happened to Michael Schumacher

The mountain cop who led the rescue of stricken Michael Schumacher has opened up about the star’s devastating skiing accident.

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New vision released of Mount Etna eruption

New vision has been released of the eruption of Italy’s Mt Etna, which caused a magnitude 4.8 earthquake on Sicily’s east coast. The eruption has seen up to six million cubic metres of lava spewed from the volcano, according to Italy’s Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology.

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New twist in Morocco tourist killer probe

A Swiss man suspected of “training” the men who allegedly beheaded two Scandinavian tourists has been arrested, as details of the girls’ final days were revealed.

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Man caught after tarmac chaos

Germany’s Hanover airport temporarily suspended flights on Saturday after a man drove onto the apron area before police stopped his car before they detained him.

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Cold Pursuits: A Scientist’s Quest to Uncover Antarctica’s Secrets

For three decades scientist Peter Doran has collected environmental data in Antarctica. This year he is leading a project that uses aerial sensors to probe beneath the surface of vast glaciers. Photo and video: Alexander Hotz/The Wall Street Journal

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Trump claims ‘big progress’ with China

US President Donald Trump has touted “big progress” after a phone call with his Chinese counterpart on trade, after the tariff war between the world’s two biggest economies helped rattle markets.

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Suspected militants killed following deadly bombing in Egypt

Authorities in Egypt say 40 suspected militants have been killed a day after a deadly bomb attack targeting tourists. The alleged terrorists were shot by security forces in three separate gun battles in North Sinai and Giza but the interior ministry didn't say whether the militants were connected with Friday's bombing. Officials have released pictures of some of the militants lying dead on the ground with firearms nearby. The ministry says the three raids took place simultaneously but didn't give any details about the suspect's identities.

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14th suspect arrested in Morocco tourist beheadings

A 14th person was arrested Saturday in connection with the beheading deaths of two Scandinavian tourists, according to the state-run Maghreb Arab Press.

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American doctor monitored in US after possible exposure to Ebola in Congo

An American was possibly exposed to Ebola while recently providing medical assistance in Congo, according to a release from the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Public Health.

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Report: Egypt security forces kill 40 suspected terrorists in raids

Egyptian security forces killed 40 alleged terrorists in raids in the Giza and North Sinai regions early Saturday, state media reported, a day after four people were killed when a roadside bomb struck a tourist bus in Giza.

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Sydney New Year’s Eve fireworks to pay tribute to Aretha Franklin

The soundtrack to this year’s Sydney Harbour Bridge will include a tribute to a music legend who died this year.

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Foreign cyberattack hits major US newspapers

A cyberattack that appears to have originated from outside the US caused major printing and delivery disruptions at several newspapers across the country.

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Saturday, December 29, 2018

New world news from Time: Exclusive: Russian Ex-Spy Pressured Manafort Over Debts to an Oligarch

Tassie firm wins tourism contract

A HOBART planning firm with involvement in the Cradle Mountain and Freycinet master plans has received a $300,000 government contract to help develop a long-awaited tourism strategy for the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area.

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Rock legend James Reyne announces 2019 national tour

Rock legend James Reyne will return to the stage in 2019 after announcing a huge national tour. The former Australian Crawl frontman, who has been entertaining Australian audiences for almost 40 years, spoke with Sky News entertainment reporter Samantha Dawson about his successful career and upcoming tour 'A Crawl To Now'. Image: News Corp Australia

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Rock legend James Reyne announces 2019 national tour

Cyclone fears trigger severe weather warning in far north Qld

A severe weather warning has been issued for parts of far north Queensland with concerns a cyclone could form off the coast. The system, moving slowly west, will bring the risk of flash flooding and gusts of up to 90 kilometres per hour but is not certain to make landfall. Image: Supplied

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Andrew Strauss's wife dies from cancer

The former director of England cricket Andrew Strauss has confirmed his wife has died after a battle with lung cancer.

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Fears for missing woman as cyclone looms

FRIENDS were last night praying for a mother-of-two swept away by raging floodwaters in north Queensland.

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Strictly star injured in 'unprovoked' attack

Strictly star AJ Pritchard and his dancer brother Curtis have been injured in an "unprovoked" attack while on a night out.

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Police seek witnesses to robbery

Police are calling for public assistance after an armed robbery at the Big Bargain Bottleshop at Howrah today.

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Sex assault suspect escapes soon after arrest

POLICE are searching for a 25-year-old man who escaped just hours after being taken into custody.

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Mum accused of murdering her twins on Boxing Day appears in court

A mother has appeared in court charged with murdering her twins.

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US doctor allegedly used his sperm, not donors for patient’s insemination

A Florida couple is accusing a retired Vermont doctor of artificially inseminating the woman with his own sperm rather than that of a donor.

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Measles alert issued in Sydney after man infected in Thailand

New South Wales Health is urging people to be on high alert for measles symptoms after a man returned from Thailand, diagnosed with the infection. The man was unknowingly susceptible to measles and developed symptoms a week after returning to Sydney. He visited several popular areas in the lead up to Christmas while infectious. The locations visited include the Sydney CBD David Jones on the 23rd of December as well as Bondi, Chippendale and Rosebery. He has now recovered and is no longer infectious but it is recommended that anyone who has been to those locations should watch for symptoms.

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Police admit some Gatwick sightings may have been their drones

Some of the drones spotted near Gatwick Airport during the pre-Christmas disruption may have belonged to police, the chief constable of Sussex Police has said.

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Mass grave of hundreds of babies to be excavated in Ireland

The bodies of up to 800 infants are to be exhumed as part of an investigation into religious abuses in the Republic of Ireland.

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Indonesian Rescue Workers Struggle to Access Remote Areas Following Tsunami

Search and rescue efforts continued on December 28, after a deadly tsunami swept the Sunda Strait coastal provinces of Banten and Lampung the previous week. The tsunami, believed to have been caused by an underwater landslide triggered by a volcanic eruption on the Krakatoa island chain, killed more than 500 people and displaced over 20,000, the Jakarta Post reported. This footage was shared on December 29 by the Indonesian Red Cross, who said they were faced difficulty accessing remote areas to help those affected by the disaster. Credit: Indonesian Red Cross via Storyful

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Egypt kills 40 'suspects' a day after tourist bus bombing

Security forces in Egypt have killed 40 suspected militants a day after four people died in a bombing on a Vietnamese tourist bus.

from The Latest News from the UK and Around the World | Sky News http://bit.ly/2RrOpg8

Oscar-winning songwriter Norman Gimbel dies aged 91

The Oscar and Grammy-winning lyricist Norman Gimbel has died at the age of 91, his family has said.

from The Latest News from the UK and Around the World | Sky News http://bit.ly/2Ai4A5x

Body identified following axe attack in Perth

WA Police have identified the woman who died after she was reportedly struck with an axe at a home in Perth's southern suburbs. Paramedics were called to a home on Henderson Road in Munster and arrived to find the woman dead. A naked man was arrested in wetlands near Cockburn Cement, and police are investigating whether he is linked to the death. No charges have been laid, and investigations are ongoing.

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Drones found near Gatwick ruled out of disruption probe

Two drones discovered near Gatwick Airport were not behind the pre-Christmas disruption, police have confirmed.

from The Latest News from the UK and Around the World | Sky News http://bit.ly/2LEWFUp

Wild Oats XI victory confirmed after protest dismissal

A record ninth line honours victory for Wild Oats XI has been confirmed after a protest from Sydney to Hobart race officials was dismissed. A protest was lodged by the Race Committee after it discovered Wild Oats' Automatic Identification System had not been activated as per the rules. Cruising Yacht Club of Australia Commodore Paul Billingham says the system is a navigation and safety instrument only, and not a tool to enhance performance. Last year, a protest saw Wild Oats demoted from first to second after almost colliding with Comanche shortly after the start of the race. Image: News Corp Australia

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Foundation Cane reaches milestone

FINALS have just about been taken off the agenda for the Hobart Hurricanes but foundation member Corinne Hall insists there is still plenty to play for in the remainder of the WBBL season.

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Stalin’s Soaring Moscow Towers Sorely Need Body Work

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‘Our darkest hour’: Angry’s tearful thanks

Rocker Gary “Angry” Anderson has tearfully thanked supporters months after his son was allegedly beaten to death by a friend in Sydney’s north. Liam Anderson, 26, was found with fatal head injuries on a road in Queenscliff in November.

from National | Daily Telegraph http://bit.ly/2ETzJQV

Black Mirror fans try to get head around interactive episode

Social media users are hard at work exploring an interactive episode of science fiction series Black Mirror, which essentially allows viewers to pick their own storyline.

from The Latest News from the UK and Around the World | Sky News http://bit.ly/2AmBgLi

Skipper speaks after Wild Oats XI survives Syd-Hob protest

December 29, 2018. Wild Oats XI Skipper Mark Richards speaks to reporters after a protest against the yacht was thrown out. It was Wild Oats XI's ninth Sydney to Hobart line honours victory. Richards says the international jury's decision was common sense. "We can now move on and celebrate the win ... time for a cold Cascade," Richards says (AAP Video/Ethan James).

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Facebook’s Fall and the ‘Bitcoin Bubble’: Year in Tech

From Facebook's fall to the 'Bitcoin Bubble', 2018 was an eventful year in technology. The year saw the Cambridge Analytica firm exposed for its misuse of data from up to 87 million Facebook users in the 2016 US Presidential election. In the cryptocurrency market, Bitcoin plummeted from a value of about $20,000 to just $3,000 at the end of the year.

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Facebook’s Fall and the ‘Bitcoin Bubble’: Year in Tech

From Facebook's fall to the 'Bitcoin Bubble', 2018 was an eventful year in technology. The year saw the Cambridge Analytica firm exposed for its misuse of data from up to 87 million Facebook users in the 2016 Presidential election. In the cryptocurrency market, Bitcoin plummeted from a value of about $20,000 to just $3,000 at the end of the year.

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