World Health Organisation admits it never probed Chinese wet markets or labs

The World Health Organisation has admitted none of its experts visited the wet market or the Wuhan laboratories during a fact-finding mission to China in February. Only three of 25 WHO experts who visited China in February even travelled to Wuhan, at the centre of the coronavirus outbreak, the World Health Organisation's spokesman, Margaret Harris, has admitted to Sky News host Sharri Markson, in a special investigation titled What is China Hiding. The three international members of the joint mission who went to Wuhan were Bruce Aylward, Chikwe Ihekweazu and Tim Eckmanns. WHO confirmed to Sky News that they did not visit either the wet market or the Wuhan laboratories that dealt with bat-derived coronaviruses. Ms Harris would not respond to a question about whether they had actually sought permission from Chinese authorities to go to the wet market. “The focus of the mission was on learning from the response, not looking at the origin, so the wet market, lab, etc were not on the agenda,” she said. Ms Harris said the disease was rampant and highly-infectious in February so it was unsafe for the WHO experts to travel to Wuhan. China is accused of bleaching the wet market stalls before any independent assessments could be undertaken. The fact-finding mission went from February 10 until February 24, 2020.

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Australian military’s new war room to face any enemy

Australia will have a rapid response military force to pull together in the event of major civilian crises like bushfires, floods and pandemics under a new mandate being created in the wake of the successful troop reaction to COVID-19.

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Chinese lab experimented on ‘highly pathogenic viruses’ days before COIVD-19 outbreak

THE Wuhan Institute of Virology was given permission to engage in experimental research involving highly-pathogenic viruses just 10 days before the first recorded case of COVID-19. A Sky News special investigation can reveal the Wuhan Institute of Virology’s level 3 laboratory, where Shi Zhengli is director, had just been given permission by the Chinese Government to conduct even risker experiments on November 7, 2019. This was 10 days before the South China Morning Post cites the first recorded case of COVID-19 on November 17, and weeks before the outbreak of the pandemic. The new level of research is confirmed in three documents, including a statement from the director of the Wuhan Institute of Virology, which states: “Wuhan National Biosafety (Level 3) laboratory was officially qualified for experimental activities, and has the ability and conditions to carry out experimental activities of highly pathogenic microorganisms” A separate document from the Chinese Academy of Sciences states: “On November 7, 2019, the National Health Commission formally approved the Wuhan National Institute of Biological Safety (Level 3) Laboratory of the Wuhan Institute of Virology, Chinese Academy of Sciences to engage in experimental activities of highly pathogenic pathogenic microorganisms. “The application has undergone data review and on-site evaluation and demonstration, and approved the activity qualification.” Shi Zhengli is the vice-chairwoman of the level 4 laboratory as well as the director of the level 3 laboratory. It is understood that most coronavirus research takes place in level 3 laboratories. The order meant the laboratory could start to engage in more experimental activities with “highly pathogenic microorganisms” such as the “Ebola virus, Niba virus, Marburg virus, Lassa fever virus… the Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever virus, Mycobacterium tuberculosis, Bacillus anthracis and the tick-borne encephalitis virus.” Sky News is not suggesting that the laboratory is responsible in anyway for the outbreak. It comes as the director of China’s Centre for Disease Control, Gao Fu, told Chinese state media that the wet market played a role in spreading the virus but it was not the origin of the outbreak. “At first, we assumed the seafood market might have the virus, but now the market is more like a victim,” he told the Global Times. He said samples collected from animals in the market in early January did not contain traces of the virus. “The novel coronavirus had existed long before.”

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George Floyd protests: Michigan sheriff’s powerful speech to crowd

Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson joined hundreds of people who expressed their frustration during a peaceful protest in Flint Township.

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Cop’s gesture at White House protest

Thousands of protesters have descended on the White House area to call for justice for George Floyd.

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Powerful moment sheriff rallies protesters

A county sheriff took off his riot gear and helmet and peacefully joined protesters in Michigan on the weekend, telling angry protesters “I want to make this a parade, not a protest”.

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What Grimes, Musk really call their baby

Grimes and Elon Musk left fans perplexed earlier this month when they revealed they named their newborn son X Æ A-12.

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Star dumped after public sex confession

Silicon Valley actor Thomas Middleditch has split from his wife Mollie Gates – just months after he revealed swinging had “saved their marriage”.

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REVEALED: The fate of iconic Gold Coast nightclub

SLEEP easy Usain Bolt – your favourite Glitter Strip nightclub haunt SinCity will be alive and pumping in Surfers Paradise if you ever return to the Gold Coast.

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Will new laws make Tasmania’s night-life safer?

The coward punch – also known as a “king hit” or “one-punch assault” – is usually dished out in the early hours by a drunk young male after a night on the town. The surprise attack can leave victims with broken bones, ongoing cognitive problems, in a permanent vegetative state, or dead. But will new laws introduced in Tasmania this year work to reduce the scourge?

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Weather Explained

WATCH: . What is a northwest cloudband? Sky News Chief Meteorologist Tom Saunders explains.

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Weather To Watch

WATCH: : Strong Cold winds, dust, rain, small hail and snow! It’s all in the mix for the first day of winter for our southern states.

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NSW easing of restrictions ‘a gamechanger’

The Australian Hotels Association’s John Green says Monday’s easing of restrictions in New South Wales “will be a gamechanger” to the hospitality industry. From Monday New South Wales venues can serve 50 customers. Restrictions on weddings, funerals and church services will also ease in New South Wales from this week, with up to 20 permitted. “To have 10 patrons in a venue that takes 800 to 1,000 is quite difficult,” Mr Green told Sky News, referring to previous restrictions in the state. “But when you’re talking about 50 patrons it means we can start to get our staff back into employment. “Our members tell us it will be about 44,000 (staff) from this week back into employment.” Image: Getty

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PM’s new cash grant plan

Scott Morrison has revealed he’s planning a renovation rescue for the economy with cash grants for new home builds and even some larger renovations to protect tradies’ jobs.

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Racism ‘in the DNA of certain nations’

The United States is experiencing a repeat of the civil rights protests and the anti-war movement from the 1960s when about 25 cities burned – a response to deep-seated racism which public policy legislation could help remedy, RMIT University Professor Joe Siracusa says. “We have a perfect storm here: we have the denial of justice to a man who was killed in front of social media at a time of social claustrophobia from the pandemic,” he told Sky News. “This is about institutional racism. This is showing a lot of Americans things have to be done now. “You can’t make racism go away overnight, it might even be in the DNA of certain nations, but you can, of course, legislate public policy, you could legislate what the police can do and what they can’t do. “Every time a policeman kills somebody in custody, police unions complain that nothing should happen and the Supreme Court gives the police a little bit of leeway, and this is something that has to be dealt with in terms of legislation.” Image: AP

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Minneapolis police release tear gas, mace on protestors

Law enforcement officers have ramped up their response to thousands of protestors in Minneapolis, administering tear gas, pepper spray and mace on crowds. Violent protests have taken place across the United States in retaliation for the death of unarmed black man George Floyd who was killed by police in Minneapolis last week. Authorities have implemented a curfew, with police unleashing mace and tear gas on those found outside their homes after 8pm. Protestors are calling for all four police officers involved in the arrest and death of Mr Floyd to be taken into custody, saying they will continue to fight until it is carried out. Image: AP

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Powerful image of protester goes viral

Police cars were blown up, windows were smashed and graffiti that levelled threats against American police officers were seen across the US over the weekend as the country’s protests continued.

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‘Broken, disgusted’: Stars rage amid chaos

Billie Eilish, Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga and a host of other celebrities have joined the fight for social justice as America descends into chaos amid nationwide anti-racism protests.

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‘Broken, disgusted’: Stars rage amid chaos

Billie Eilish, Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga and a host of other celebrities have joined the fight for social justice as America descends into chaos amid nationwide anti-racism protests.

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No fans, no celebrations, precious little passion - but sport is coming back

Football phone-ins about no football, Formula One drivers racing via computer consoles and cricketers re-living their finest hours but not playing cricket - such has been sporting life in lockdown UK.

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Man critical after quad bike crash

A MUTCHILBA man is in a critical condition at Townsville Hospital after a quad bike crashed yesterday afternoon.

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Big Brother 2020: Meet your Gold Coast contestants

A GOLD Coast marriage celebrant who performed one of Australia’s first legal same-sex marriages will be starring on Big Big Brother 2020.

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Former ASIO head calls for review of Aust labs following biosecurity breaches

The former ASIO director-general is calling for a review of Australia’s laboratories over safety concerns after it was revealed there have been at least 37 biosecurity breaches in labs since 2013. In 2016, a breach exposed 30 staff during CSIRO experiments involving toxic bacteria pathogen. Dennis Richardson said he believed that “everyone would hope that part of the review in respect of COVID-19 would be looking at the security of facilities globally.”

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$720 million bungle to cost more

The true cost to taxpayers of the government’s bungled Robodebt scandal could blow out to a significantly larger sum than the $720 million quoted.

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Trump blames riots on ‘radical left’

US President Donald Trump has blamed the “radical left” for riots as more than 13,000 National Guard troops are deployed across the country. Officials in 30 cities are bracing for more unrest in protest sparked by the death of unarmed black man George Floyd. Mr Trump condemned the riots insisting organised groups have nothing to do with George Floyd. Image: AP

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The Global Times is a ‘propaganda mouthpiece’ used to ‘intimidate’ Australian MPs

Liberal MP Andrew Hastie says The Global Times “serves as a propaganda mouthpiece for the Chinese Communist Party” and “the intent of naming me, Senators James Paterson and Kimberley Kitching was to intimidate us”. “And to make us go quiet, which we won’t,” Mr Hastie told Sky News. The Global Times published an article during the week which likened the current anti China sentiment to the revival of the White Australia Policy. The article also explicitly mentioned the aforementioned Australian parliamentarians. “All it does is further harden our position, not in a bad sense but in defence of Australian sovereignty,” Mr Hastie said. “It’s part of a push to effectively whip countries onto their side. “They’ll target individuals who speak their mind and I think that’s just part of a global approach to information operations which they use.” Image: AP

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Trump supporter runs over protester

Disturbing footage has emerged of a Trump supporter driving into a protester in California as ongoing protests against police violence and systemic racism continue around the United States.

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Pulling up plastic from the River Nile is horribly, frighteningly easy

Fresh off a plane and sleep-deprived is probably not the perfect preparation to see a beach ball of plastic being cut out of the stomach of a conscious calf. But then I'm not sure what would prepare me.

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'The next best thing to a hug': Care home uses plastic screen to let residents see loved ones

After a couple of pumps of hand sanitiser, Judy Ogilvy walks into a small room and says simply: "Hello, dad."

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Bike sales surge as commuters search for 'new, isolated' travel

The UK's bicycle industry says it has seen an "enormous" increase in the use and sale of bikes during the coronavirus lockdown. 

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Thomas The Tank Engine narrator and Auf Wiedersehen, Pet star Michael Angelis dies

Michael Angelis, who was best known for narrating Thomas The Tank Engine series Thomas And Friends, has died at the age of 68, his agent said.

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Grave warning for all amid tears for ‘bloody ripper’ Nan

THE granddaughter of a Burnie woman who died after contracting coronavirus in hospital has spoken of her family’s painful experience as a warning to others.

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German authorities are cracking down on ‘climate change dissent’

YouTuber and climate realist Naomi Seibt says governments across the world are cracking down on dissent, especially when it comes to contentions issues like the response to COVID-19 and climate change. Ms Seibt is currently being threatened with imprisonment by German authorities after she refused to take down three of her videos, with authorities claiming her videos do not comply with the law. “They are abusing these crisis’ to push tyranny and to silence the people who have different opinions or who do their research,” Ms Seibt told Sky News. “Once again we can see that state going against people like me and trying to silence us,” she said. “I made them (the videos) because I do stand by what I say, and I do question the science behind the climate change mainstream agenda”. “I do believe most climate activists don’t know what they’re talking about and there is so much propaganda being put out there. “We need to push against this and fight for more climate realism and freedom of speech again.”

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‘We Have Liftoff’: SpaceX Rocket Sends US Astronauts Into Space

The SpaceX Crew Dragon launched from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida, on May 30, marking the first time American astronauts were launched into space from US soil in nearly a decade. This official video of the launch, from NASA, shows the countdown followed by the rocket’s ignition and propulsion into the air. The launch was originally due to take place on May 27, however it was delayed due to severe weather. Saturday’s launch was the first time NASA astronauts were sent to space in a commercially built and operated spacecraft, and the first manned launch from United States soil since 2011. Credit: NASA via Storyful

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Body found with stab wounds in high-rise

Victoria’s homicide squad are investigating the death of 22-year-old man whose body was found in a Melbourne CBD apartment last night, with multiple stab wounds.

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Big tech’s anti conservative bias ‘well documented’

Sky News host Rita Panahi says Twitter's decision to 'fact check' Donald Trump shows social media's "double standards in policing speech" where "conservatives are banned for infractions that don’t seem to apply to hard Left account holders who can spew all sorts of defamatory abuse and threats." Earlier this week Twitter fact checked US President Donald Trump’s account, adding a warning label on two of his tweets regarding mail in ballots and voter fraud with a link to a CNN factcheck. “And while Twitter targets Trump it allows the deranged, genocidal rants of Iran's supreme leader even though Twitter is banned in the Islamic Republic,” Ms Panahi said. “Twitter also seems untroubled by Chinese government propagandists spreading crazy conspiracy theories about the origins of COVID-19 on their platform”. “Accidentally misgender a dude with a full beard who identifies as a pixie and you'll be suspended quick smart but any sort of deranged abuse of conservatives is considered fair game,” she said. “If Twitter wants to behave like a publisher then it should be treated like one. “It can't pretend to be a neutral platform when it exerts editorial control including selective fact checking, shadow-banning and other underhanded forms of censorship that are almost always targeted at conservatives.” Image: AP

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Far-left ‘fuelling’ violent protests across US

Far-left groups, including Antifa, are stoking violence and engaging in “mindless lawlessness” under the guise of protesting police brutality, according to Sky News host Rita Panahi. A state of emergency has been declared in Georgia and the National Guard has been called in as violence spreads to 30 cities across the United States over the death of George Floyd. Mr Floyd was an unarmed black man who died after a Minneapolis police officer kneeled on his neck for more than eight minutes as he told them "I can't breathe". US President Donald Trump has urged officials in Minnesota to “get tougher” on protestors, as officers brace for a fifth night of unrest in Minneapolis. His death has been condemned from across the political spectrum, with the officer who knelt on Mr Floyd's neck, Derek Chauvin, charged with third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter. Ms Panahi said while some people are protesting peacefully, many are “straight out rioters and thugs.”

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Femicide in Australia: May proves deadly month for women killed by domestic violence

This month eight women were killed allegedly by domestic violence — a statistic made even more shocking by the fact a ‘normal’ month for femicide is still half that number. Here are their stories.

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“It should never have happened” Trump speaks on George Floyd murder

Trump has weighed in on George Floyd's murder and the riots across the USA.

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Far-left ‘fuelling’ violent protests across US

Far-left groups, including Antifa, are stoking violence and engaging in “mindless lawlessness” under the guise of protesting police brutality, according to Sky News host Rita Panahi. A state of emergency has been declared in Georgia and the National Guard has been called in as violence spreads to 30 cities across the United States over the death of George Floyd. Mr Floyd was an unarmed black man who died after a Minneapolis police officer kneeled on his neck for more than eight minutes as he told them "I can't breathe". US President Donald Trump has urged officials in Minnesota to “get tougher” on protestors, as officers brace for a fifth night of unrest in Minneapolis. His death has been condemned from across the political spectrum, with the officer who knelt on Mr Floyd's neck, Derek Chauvin, charged with third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter. Ms Panahi said while some people are protesting peacefully, many are “straight out rioters and thugs.”

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Celebrities call for justice in the wake of George Floyd’s death

Barack Obama, Beyonce, Oprah and Jamie Foxx have joined a growing list of celebrities and public figures to call for justice in the wake of George Floyd’s death.

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Labour MP steps down as whip after breaking lockdown rules

A Labour MP is no longer in a frontbench role after breaking lockdown rules, Sky News understands.

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'Art with a message': Artists turn coronavirus struggles into street murals

Street art is having a moment. While galleries are closed, deserted cities across the UK offer an irresistible canvas for creatives.

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NSW Premier scraps $810 million ANZ Stadium rebuild

NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has scrapped the $810 million rebuild of Sydney’s Olympic stadium at Homebush as the state deals with the fallout of the coronavirus pandemic. Instead Premier Berejiklian announced a new $3 billion fund for job-creating projects to produce an extra 20,000 positions. The move would also fire up the economy, with $100 billion now being invested in the state’s infrastructure. “This guaranteed pipeline of $100 billion will be our best chance of supporting the hundreds of thousands of people who have already lost their jobs in NSW,” Premier Berejiklian said. Image: Getty

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America ‘is profoundly troubled’

Donald Trump is unable to provide the unifying leadership America needs as it grapples with profound social, economic and health crises, according to The Australian's Paul Kelly, America has been plunged into disarray overnight, with a state of emergency declared in Georgia and the National Guard has been called in as violence spreads to 30 cities across the United States over the death of George Floyd. Mr Floyd was an unarmed black man who died after a Minneapolis police officer kneeled on his neck for more than eight minutes as he told them "I can't breathe". Riots have broken out across the US, with protesters setting police cars alight and smashing small businesses' windows as police struggle to maintain order. The violence, sparked by Mr Floyd's death, comes as the death toll from the novel COVID-19 passes 100,000. Unemployment has surged as governments shut down large swathes of the economy, with 40 million Americans filing for jobless claims. Mr Kelly told Sky News the recent tumult has shown America is a "profoundly troubled" society. "We have had more than 100,000 Americans die as a result of this pandemic," he said. "The tribulations that has caused right across the country in terms of households and political systems is really deep seated. "Unemployment in America is the highest it has been since the Great Depression...and the prospect is things will get worse, the economy will get worse, the unemployment level will get worse. And then we have the flawed leadership of Donald Trump, and that tweet he sent out 'when the looting starts, the shooting stars', this is a president who cannot provide unified leadership and this point in time and I think that is another real problem."

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Foodbank Australia demand to spike in September, October

Chief Operating Officer of Foodbank NSW and ACT John Robertson says demand has surged by 50 per cent following the first two weeks of the COVID-19 lockdown. Mr Robertson told Sky News Foodbank's demand has now "plateaued off" because of "JobKeeper and JobSeeker being so high". “We are preparing come September, October when that gets wound back, as it in evidently will, that we are going to see demand increase massively because the jobs aren’t coming back as quickly as they are going to wind back both those payments," he said. “That’s going to test us again, so we are spending this time planning and preparing to make sure we are ready to go.” Image: Getty

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Big business forced to ‘adapt’ amid current coronavirus climate

Storage King CEO Michael Tate has revealed how his company was forced to adapt under the current climate. Mr Tate told Sky News host Tim Gilbert business was forced to “change a lot” in a very quick period of time following the outbreak of the coronavirus. “The biggest thing is the uncertainty… but we’ve never worked harder in our lives to be honest with you,” he said.

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Fireys rush to Nyrstar site

TASMANIA Fire Service officers remain at Nyrstar’s Lutana site today as investigations continue into the cause of a fire in the cell room overnight.

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Monkeys snatch coronavirus-positive blood samples in India

A group of monkeys have attacked a medical official in India stealing blood samples of people who had tested positive for coronavirus. The monkeys climbed trees, then threw the samples after chewing the packets. Authorities are unsure if they spilled the blood. Image: AP

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Madonna slammed over bizarre video

Madonna has been slammed online after posting a "tone deaf" tribute to slain US man George Floyd.

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Madonna slammed over bizarre video

Madonna has been slammed online after posting a "tone deaf" tribute to slain US man George Floyd.

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Tens of thousands take to the streets as protests spread over George Floyd's death

Protests over the death of unarmed black man George Floyd are spreading across the US, with some in Minnesota, Atlanta and elsewhere becoming violent.

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Attacks on Churches, House of Worship Increase Across the Globe: 'These Are Turning into Houses of Horror'

Christians go to church to worship, grow their faith, and feel safe - but religious freedom monitors say some churches and other houses of worship around the world are being turned into sites of bloodshed.

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Riot Police Clash With Protestors During George Floyd Demonstration in Atlanta

Demonstrators and police clashed in Atlanta, Georgia, on May 29, during a protest against the death of George Floyd. Footage uploaded to Twitter shows a line of police cars and tanks boxing in a crowd of protestors. Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer who was seen pinning Floyd to the ground amid his cries of “I can’t breathe,” was arrested on third-degree murder and manslaughter charges on Friday, May 29. Credit: @Fox_Portion via Storyful

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Qld considers easing intrastate travel restrictions

Queenslanders may soon be able to holiday in their own state, with the Palaszczuk government considering easing restrictions on intrastate travel. Image: Getty

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NSW clubs given special clearance from June 1

NSW clubs could accommodate more than 100 patrons from Monday after being given special clearance by the state government. Restrictions will also ease drastically for weddings, funerals and religious ceremonies across New South Wales from June 1. Image: Getty

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Coast road closed after terrifying crash

A GOLD Coast road is closed after a terrifying car and bicycle incident.

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Iran jail terms ease for Aussie academic but fears remain

Australian academic Kylie Moore-Gilbert has been given access to books inside Iran’s notorious Evin prison, sources have confirmed.

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Hundreds of Demonstrators Gather During Black Lives Matter Rally in Kansas City

Hundreds of demonstrators gathered at the Country Club Plaza in Kansas City, Missouri, to protest the death of George Floyd, who was killed during a police arrest in Minneapolis on May 25. According to reports, the demonstration remained peaceful until protesters blocked traffic and police reinforcements were called. Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer who was seen pinning Floyd to the ground amid his cries of “I can’t breathe,” was arrested on third-degree murder and manslaughter charges on Friday, May 29. Credit: Tyler Clark via Storyful

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WATCH LIVE: Minneapolis protesters gather outside police station before city curfew

Derek Chauvin and three other police officers involved in the arrest and death of George Floyd have been fired as protests rage across the United States.

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‘Stuck inside’: White House in lockdown

The White House has been placed on lockdown as furious George Floyd demonstrators flooded the streets of the capital and cities across the country on Friday for a fourth night of rage.

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Iran jail terms ease for Aussie academic but fears remain

Australian academic Kylie Moore-Gilbert has been given access to books inside Iran’s notorious Evin prison, sources have confirmed.

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A Continent Reopens

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When Going to Work Means Taking a Calculated Risk

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ASIO calls for greater power to crackdown on extremist teens

Australia's Security Intelligence Organisation has called for more power to crackdown on teenagers being influenced by extremist ideologies. The government is seeking to expand ASIO's powers, including lowering the minimum age of questioning.

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Justice for George Floyd Rally Takes Over Lawn in Milwaukee

Protesters rallied in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Friday, May 29, against the police-involved death of George Floyd, who was killed during an arrest in Minneapolis on May 25. Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer who was seen pinning Floyd to the ground amid his cries of “I can’t breathe,” was arrested on third-degree murder and manslaughter charges on Friday, May 29. Credit: @claudia_delgadi via Storyful

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Road now clear after highway crash

Traffic is now clear after a multi-vehicle crash on the Gold Coast Highway this morning.

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Correction on Selwood apartment sale

A report in today’s Addy about Geelong Cats captain Joel Selwood selling a waterfront apartment is incorrect.

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Footage Gives Aerial View of Barclays Center Protests

Protesters demonstrating against the police killing of George Floyd gathered at Barclays Center in Brooklyn on the evening of May 29, video taken from a building nearby shows. Footage taken on the ground showed a heavy law enforcement presence. Phalanxes of New York Police Department officers, some on bicycles, could be seen in several locations. Authorities had set up metal barriers in front of the Barclays Center. Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer who was seen pinning Floyd to the ground amid his cries of “I can’t breathe,” was arrested on third-degree murder and manslaughter charges on Friday. Credit: @NevetteBailey via Storyful

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The final sign-off: Alan Jones farewells his radio family

Radio host Alan Jones had a dig at coronavirus measures during his final show on Friday but said “it ain’t over really” as he concluded 35 years on the airwaves.

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Life with coronavirus through the eyes of a child

Amid the global pandemic, The Associated Press asked children around the world to describe their experiences in lockdown and their visions for the future. Some drew pictures. Others sang or danced. Some just wanted to talk.

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Donald Trump threatens to shut down social media after Twitter’s fact-check move

US President Donald Trump has promised to take “big action” against Twitter, after it took a dramatic step to bring his tweets into line.

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National guard called to Minnesota following George Floyd death

The Governor of Minnesota has called in the National Guard as protests worsen over the death of an unarmed African-American man while in police custody. Protesters clashed with authorities for the second night in Minneapolis, setting buildings on fire and looting department stores as police fired tear gas to disperse crowds. Thousands gathered where George Floyd died after an officer knelt on his neck during an arrest this week. Protesters, together with Mr Floyd’s family, are calling for the officers involved to be arrested and charged with murder. Image: AP

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Access granted to Queen’s secret letters

Letters between the Queen and the governor-general who dismissed Gough Whitlam should be released, the High Court has ruled.

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Boy, 12, dies after ‘altercation’ in park

A 12-year-old boy has died after a “physical altercation” with another group of youths in a Cairns park overnight, police say.

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‘Glassphalt’ road seal a smashing idea

DEVELOPMENT on a Glenorchy stretch of road could pave a new way forward for Tasmanian infrastructure projects.

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Vehicle crashes into Smithfield worksite

THREE people are being assessed by paramedics after a vehicle crashed into a work site and collided with another vehicle at Smithfield.

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NSW Police continue their investigations into fatal balcony fall

Supplied video obtained Friday, May 29, 2020, showing strike force detectives, assisted by the Forensic Evidence and Technical Services Branch and the Rescue and Bomb Disposal Unit, conducting further examinations, including re-enactments, at a hotel on Sussex Street in Sydney's CBD after the body of a 45-year-old woman was located on a level one rooftop just after 8pm last Friday (May 22, 2020). (AAP VIDEO/Supplied/NSW Police)

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NRL boss doubles down on crowd return

ARLC chairman Peter V'landys insists crowds should again be allowed to attend rugby league games despite the doubts of health officials and NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian. (AAP Video)

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Police investigating sudden death of boy, 12, after fight

DETECTIVES are investigating the sudden death of a 12-year-old boy at Mooroobool overnight.

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Trump must avoid ‘spooking Wall Street’ by being too tough on China

Sky News contributor Peter Switzer says US President Donald Trump needs "to make sure he doesn't spook Wall Street and cause a second leg down" in the market by being too tough on China, too soon. Image: News Corp Australia

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Trump blasts twitter fact-check, calls for tougher regulations

President Donald Trump said he will introduce legislation that may scrap or weaken a law that has long protected internet companies, including Twitter and Facebook. Gavino Garay has more.

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‘Figures are made up’: Jones’ final rant

Radio host Alan Jones had a dig at coronavirus measures during his final show on Friday but said “it ain’t over really” as he concluded 35 years on the airwaves.

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Black man stabbed in riots on live TV

Protests have continued into their second day in Minneapolis sparked by the death of an African American man who was pinned by a white police officer to the ground before his death.

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Meghan and Harry forced to call in police

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have complained to police about drones flying over their new Los Angeles home – fearing it could be a “terror threat”, according to a report.

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Man dies after 'rocks thrown' in grounds of tourist attraction

A man has died after rocks were thrown in the grounds of a castle in Kent.

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Kosovo Court Says New Government Can Be Formed Without an Election

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Tassie suburbs with the worst smoking rates in Australia

THE national response to COVID-19 should prioritise the reduction of smoking among disadvantaged communities, researchers say, as some Hobart suburbs continue to house the most smokers nationwide.

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Protestors Gather in New York’s Union Square Over George Floyd’s Death

A group of protestors gathered in New York City’s Union Square on May 28, demonstrating against the police involved death of George Floyd, who died in police custody in Minneapolis on May 25. Footage uploaded to Facebook shows a row of protestors in Union Square chanting “George Floyd” while facing off against a police line. Protests, some violent, have occurred across America since May 26, the day after video circulated of Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin pinning Floyd, 46, to the ground with his knee on his neck. Floyd died soon after. As of the evening of May 28, local news reported several protestors were arrested. Credit: Nick DiBari via Storyful

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RAW: Strike Force Trawler detectives arrest man over alleged online child procurement

Supplied video obtained Friday, May 29, 2020, showing the arrest of a 52-year-old man at Walgett about 3.30pm on Wednesday, May 27, 2020. The man was taken to Walgett Police Station and charged with use carriage service to procure child under 16 years for sexual activity and three counts of use carriage service to solicit child abuse material. (AAP VIDEO/Supplied/NSW Police)

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George Floyd Protesters Smash Store Windows in St Paul

A crowd of protesters smashed store windows in St Paul, Minnesota, on May 28, following looting and clashes with police in nearby Minneapolis on May 27, sparked by the police killing of George Floyd on May 25. Videos filmed by Star Tribune reporter Ryan Faircloth show a crowd of people outside storefronts on Hamline Avenue in St Paul. Shattering glass can be heard before police arrive and the crowd disperses. Protests and rioting began in the Twin Cities on May 26, the day after video circulated on social media showing Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin pinning Floyd, 46, to the ground with his knee on his neck. Floyd died soon after. Dozens of people were seen looting a Target store near the site of a protest to demand justice for Floyd in Minneapolis on May 27. Credit: Ryan Faircloth via Storyful

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Selfish new threat to restaurants

Thinking of cancelling your dinner reservations at the last minute? Think again, as the true cost of your decision will be far greater than you think — although there is an enterprising alternative.

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US coronavirus deaths top 100,000

The coronavirus death toll has reached 100,000 in the United States, as Americans emerge from months of lockdowns. (AAP Video)

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America erupts after ‘sickening’ death

Wild protests erupted in Minneapolis on Tuesday after horrific video emerged showing a white police officer kneeling on the neck of an African American man who later died.

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Hong Kong police fire pepper bullets into protesting crowds

Thousands of police have been put on alert across Hong Kong to shut down any demonstrations and break up protestors attempting to encircle the city’s legislative council building, where the national anthem bill is under discussion. Police fired pepper bullets into the crowd and at least 180 arrests were made as residents protested Beijing’s proposed laws which would outlaw insulting China’s national anthem. Hong Kong’s Chief Executive Carrie Lam attempted to reassure citizens about the laws, saying they should wait to see the details before protesting too strongly. The bill is expected to pass but authorities are still unsure how it will be implemented. Image: AP

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India has an unlikely new type of period health educators: men

There's no trash can in the cramped washroom shared by almost 200 women at the congested Banjara Basti slum in Thane, a satellite city near Mumbai.

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Larry Kramer: Playwright, author and AIDS activist dies aged 84

Playwright and author Larry Kramer, who was known for his AIDS activism from early on in the epidemic, has died aged 84.

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‘Europe’s Moment’? Coronavirus Recovery Plan Might Bolster E.U. Power: Live Coverage

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Everything you can do on June 1

Australia is gradually opening up with many states announcing more coronavirus restrictions will be relaxed from next Monday, June 1.

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Far North CEO resigns in shock announcement

TABLELANDS Regional Council CEO Justin Commons has resigned from his position with the Far North local government authority.

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Why smoke haze is hanging around Gold Coast

A PLANNED burn is likely to cover the city in smoke today.

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NRL season relaunch kicks off tonight

The National Rugby League season relaunch kicks off tonight as the Parramatta Eels take on the Brisbane Broncos following the temporary suspension of the league due to the coronavirus pandemic. Former player and Brisbane Broncos Assistant Coach Corey Parker said "it's been a long wait" for NRL fans and said everyone was "just happy rugby league and live sport is back on our TV". "[Players] only had two weeks to get into it and then there was a halt in the season. "It'll be a tough season. No teams in history have been asked to play 22 games straight without a break." Image: Getty

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Cargo ship debris litters eastern beaches

Debris from a cargo ship could continue to wash up on eastern beaches for several days after 40 shipping containers fell overboard into waters off NSW. Waste from China, including surgical masks and plastic containers, washed up on beaches from Sydney to the Central Coast. An investigation is underway into the incident to determine whether the containers were properly stacked and secured. The ship is currently docked in Brisbane, en route from China to Melbourne. Image: News Corp Australia

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CCTV released following suspicious fire at cafe

Supplied video obtained Thursday, May 28, 2020, of a man who Victoria Police wish to identify as part of their investigation into a suspicious cafe fire in Armadale earlier this month. (AAP VIDEO/Supplied/Victoria Police)

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Prisoners offered new drug after riots over visit restrictions

Exclusive: Prison officials have fast tracked trials of a new drug replacement therapy in a bid to ease tensions among inmates struggling with their addiction during coronavirus lockdown.

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Thousands protest death of George Floyd following violent arrest

Four American police officers have been fired for their involvement in the death of an African-American man who was held down with a knee.

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Opinion: After the Covid Apocalypse

Wonder Land: Coronavirus lesson #1: The U.S. is willing to shut down for three months, but that’s about it. Images: Getty/Twitter/Lawler50/via Reuters Composite: Mark Kelly

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What Bolsonaro said as Brazil's coronavirus cases climbed

That Brazil saw warning signs would be a dramatic understatement.

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War of words over ‘false’ Kate claims

A war of words has erupted between the royal family and a British media outlet over claims the Duchess of Cambridge is feeling “exhausted and trapped” in the wake of Megxit.

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Canada’s Largest Newspaper Changes Hands Amid Vow to Keep Liberal Voice

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Banks were already ‘trending down’ before coronavirus

InvestSMART's Evan Lucas says the banking sector's share prices were already "trending down" prior to the coronavirus pandemic but are now the reason why the sector is posting positive gains. Mr Lucas said the banking royal commission was the catalyst but the "coronavirus issue" and "deferred loans" created a further "depression" on its share value. Despite this, Mr Lucas said the "Treasury's missed expectations around spending" likely resulted in incorrect numbers around deferred loans which surprised investors as bank stocks saw decent gains in recent times. Image: News Corp Australia

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Your guide to each state’s restrictions

Coronavirus pandemic restrictions are being relaxed in states from June 1.

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Emergency testing begins at Blackwater following virus death

Lines are forming outside the Blackwater showgrounds in Queensland after the grounds were converted into an emergency drive-thru coronavirus testing clinic. Locals have been told to get tested immediately even if they displayed mild flu-like symptoms. It comes after 30-year-old miner and Blackwater resident Nathan Turner, 30, died with COVID-19 on Tuesday. After a postmortem determined the 30-year-old contracted the coronavirus, authorities said they were working to uncover the source of the infection as no cases of the virus were previously confirmed in the town. An investigation is being conducted into a Rockhampton nurse who tested positive to the virus and reportedly drove 200 kilometres to Blackwater for recreational purposes, breaking the state’s travel restrictions at the time. Image: News Corp Australia

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Parents, kids rejoice as Cairns swim school reopens

ONE of the city’s oldest swim schools is back in business and parents couldn’t be happier.

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Aussie band to rock out on Coast airport tarmac

WHILE planes at the Gold Coast Airport are grounded, one of Australia’s best bands is coming out to play.

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Photo shows Irish PM breaking iso rules

Ireland’s prime minister Leo Varadkar has been accused of “hypocrisy” after photos of him picnicking with friends during coronavirus lockdown went viral.

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Sad reason star almost rejected Avengers role

Even superheroes can struggle from time to time.

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Difference between Ben and Jen’s iso lives

Whether you want to admit it or not, you are always in competition with an ex.

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City to spend $1.7m to help feed most vulnerable

Geelong council has rubber-stamped a landmark $1.7 million agreement to bolster the region’s food relief efforts, and provide meals to the city’s most vulnerable residents.

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Image-based abuse cases increase by 200 per cent during coronavirus lockdown

ESafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant says her office has seen a 200 per cent increase in image-based abuse cases since the beginning of the coronavirus lockdown. Ms Grant said image-based abuse – the sharing of intimate photos or videos without consent – was “a devastating experience” for its victims – 70 per cent of whom were women. She said the 200 per cent increase in cases, while devastating, “makes sense because more people are seeking intimacy through digital means” during lockdown. Ms Grant said technology-facilitated abuse was an extension of domestic and family violence, adding in some cases “we’ve got women and children trapped with their captors”. Ms Grant urged anyone who believed they were a victim of image-based abuse to contact the eSafety commission. “We have a 90 per cent success rate at getting content removed from the internet, that’s a very high success rate,” she said. “And that’s often what victims want, they just want the content taken down.” Ms Grant said fines and criminal provisions were also on the table for offenders, and the office would work together with victims to pursue those options should the victim want to. Image: Getty

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RAW: Australian Border Force officers locate child abuse material on Japanese tourist’s phone

Supplied video obtained Wednesday, May 27, 2020, of a Japanese tourist being questioned by Australian Border Force officers at Perth International Airport on November 2, 2019, following his arrival on a flight from Tokyo. During an initial examination of his mobile phone officers located more than 200 video files and images which depicted the sexual abuse or exploitation of children. A subsequent digital forensic examination uncovered hundreds more videos stored on an Application in the phone. (AAP VIDEO/Supplied/Australian Border Force)

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SAS soldier accused of killing ‘village idiot’

WARNING: Graphic

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Horrific new details of 4yo girl’s death

Horrific new details have emerged about how a little girl with an intellectual disability was left dead in her cot for days as Australia’s down syndrome community calls for the country to join a vigil tonight.

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What Gold Coasters can expect fuel prices to do

FUEL prices have once again dipped below $1 but don’t get too excited, a motoring body has warned.

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Tassie country stars hit No. 1 with new song

HUON Valley hit makers The Wolfe Brothers’ new single No Brakes has gone to the top of the country charts, making it the band’s 13th country No.1.

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Queensland man, 30, dies from coronavirus

A 30-year-old Queensland man has died from COVID-19, bringing the state’s virus death toll to seven. The 30-year-old, from Blackwater in Queensland’s Central Highlands Region, was not diagnosed or treated for the virus before his death. Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said the man’s partner was sick with COVID-19 symptoms and was receiving treatment at the Rockhampton hospital. Fever clinics are being established at Blackwater and Emerald and all residents with flu-like symptoms have been told to get tested for the virus immediately. Contact tracing is underway.

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Coronavirus crisis: Queensland man becomes Australia’s youngest COVID-19 victim

A Queensland man with COVID-19 has died, making him the youngest to succumb to the disease in Australia.

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Disney releases famous ice cream sundae recipe

Disney releases famous ice cream sundae recipe with 28 ingredients

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President Trump: ’I don’t use insulin. Should I be?’

Donald Trump asked aloud during a press conference whether he should be taking insulin, which is used to treat diabetes, while announcing a new federal-private initiative to cap costs at $35 a month.

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China prepares for ‘worst-case scenario’

China will step up its preparedness for armed combat and improve its ability to carry out military tasks, according to state media reports.

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Major Coast music festival axed

ANOTHER major Gold Coast music festival has been axed due to coronavirus restrictions.

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Program to foster Tassie artists from home

An intensive artist residency and development program run by Contemporary Art Tasmania, Mona and Detached will run via distance for the first time.

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PM ‘disappointed’ in Sharks doping scandal

Prime Minster Scott Morrison has expressed his disappointment with the Cronulla Sharks doping scandal that was revealed on the eve of the NRL’s season restart. Sharks' centre Bronson Xerri has been provisionally suspended and is facing a four year ban after he returned a sample which tested positive to a range of substances prohibited by the World Anti-Doping Agency. The Prime Minister said he would await the final outcome of the investigation but insisted there was "no place for drugs in sport”. Image: News Corp Australia

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Two charged as part of investigations into coordinated theft and sale of baby formula

Supplied video obtained Wednesday, May 27, 2020, showing the arrest of 45-year-old man and a 41-year-old woman as investigations continue into the alleged coordinated theft and distribution of baby formula in Sydney's south-west. Both the man and woman were taken to Bankstown Police Station. The man was charged with thirty-five counts of shoplifting, six counts of dispose property - theft - serious indictable offence, drive while disqualified, and breach of bail. The woman was charged with four counts of receive property - theft - serious indictable offence, and six counts of recklessly deal with proceeds of crime. (AAP VIDEO/Supplied/NSW Police)

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Clueless Aussies’ $100m ‘windfall’

Scores of Victorians have no idea the State Government owed them cash, with a staggering $100 million waiting to be claimed by residents.

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Thunderstorm Brings Heavy Rain and Hail to Toledo

A powerful thunderstorm passed through northern Ohio on May 26, bringing heavy rain and hail to the Toledo area, footage shows. The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning for the area on Tuesday afternoon. Local affiliates forecast “torrential rain, small hail, and gusts up to 60mph.” Hail was also captured on a camera operated by the Ohio Department of Transportation. Credit: Patrick Lawrence via Storyful

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Dad charged with murder of 4-year-old daughter

A little girl found dead at a home in Brisbane on Monday was murdered by her father and left in her cot for days, police allege.

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Hunt for mystery $2.5m lotto winner

A Perth resident is nearly $2.5 million richer today – but they still have no idea of their good fortune.

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Americans take a break from social distancing to mark Memorial Day

Americans have swarmed beaches, pools and parks as they take a break from social distancing for Memorial Day. Authorities struggled to enforce distancing measures as millions of people across the country abandoned health guidlines to mark the occasion.

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Trump hits back over golf pictures

Donald Trump has defended his decision to spend most of the Memorial Day weekend playing golf as the US death toll neared 100,000.

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Premier on when next round of restrictions will ease

STRUGGLING Gold Coast cafes and restaurants will discover on Sunday when the next round of COVID-19 restrictions will be relaxed.

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Cairns cruise ship passenger revealed as new virus case

A CAIRNS woman who was a passenger on the Ruby Princess cruise ship has been revealed as Queensland’s one new overnight case of COVID-19.

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Soggy conditions to settle in

Almost 50mm of rain fell on Sydney’s CBD over the last 24 hours, easily the highest amount for three months as a Tasman low swirled out to sea pushing moisture onto the coast.

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Weather To Watch

WATCH: Low-pressure systems have hammered the east and west but where will the wet weather focus next? Sky News Meteorologist Rob Sharpe explains the weather to watch.

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Hoyts Australia preparing to reopen ‘within weeks’ with strict new coronavirus measures

Hoyts Australia has some good news for lockdown weary movie-lovers longing for a true cinema experience and a cheeky choc bomb, teasing their reopening is so close ‘you can almost smell the popcorn’.

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China flags willingness to ‘retake Taiwan’ with aggressive tactics

Sydney Morning Herald International Editor Peter Hartcher says the Chinese communist party has offered a “deliberate signal” that they are prepared to ramp up aggressive tactics in a bid to rejoin Taiwan to China. Mr Hartcher told Sky News that Chinese leaders left out a “critical part of its traditional phraseology” when discussing the reunification of the two nations during the National People’s Congress. “For decades China has talked about its working towards the peaceful reunification with Taiwan, [but] the word ‘peaceful’ was dropped from the official work report – for the first time in decades,” he said. “This isn’t an accident. "The significance of the one word is that, apart from the authority of the President Xi Jinping himself, there is no more sensitive political issue in China than the status of Taiwan. “This is a very deliberate signal that while China has never renounced the use of force to what it calls ‘retake Taiwan’, it has now changed the emphasis.” Image: AP

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WHO says the COVID-19 outbreak could peak again

Supplied video obtained Tuesday, May 26, 2020, of Dr Michael Ryan, Executive Director, WHO Health Emergencies Programme, speaking during a press briefing at the WHO headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. Ryan says the world is still in the middle of the first wave of the coronavirus outbreak. "We're still very much in a phase where the disease is actually on the way up," he says. "We cannot make assumptions that just because the disease is on the way down now that it's going to keep going down. We may get a second peak in this wave." (AAP VIDEO/Supplied/World Health Organisation)

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Skull breaker challenge, the choking game: When viral videos turn deadly

The growing popularity of social media has seen an increase in viral trends - some fun, but some fatal.

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Lufthansa clinches $10 billion bailout

Lufthansa and the German government have finalized the terms of a €9 billion ($9.8 billion) bailout, following weeks of intense negotiations over the future of Europe's leading global airline.

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Harry a ‘lost soul’ as he settles in LA

Prince Harry will struggle much more while trying to settle into his new life in Los Angeles than Meghan Markle ever did in the UK, according to a royal expert.

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Oil-Starved Venezuela Celebrates Arrival of Tankers From Iran

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Tassie’s top teachers: High praise for dedicated educators

STUDENTS are likely to have a new appreciation for their classrooms – and their teachers – when classes resume on Monday.

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‘Where’s Melbourne?’: Thick Morning Fog Blankets Victoria’s Capital

A thick blanket of fog shrouded Melbourne on the morning of May 26, lowering visibility across the city. The Victorian capital woke to the cloudy conditions after shivering through temperatures as low as six degrees overnight. “Where’s Melbourne?” local resident Sandy Barker posted to Twitter with this video taken from a high-rise building in the city. Conditions were expected to clear later in the day. Credit: Sandy Barker via Storyful

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‘Hero’ UPS Driver Stops on Delivery Route to Fix American Flag

A UPS driver took a slight detour during his delivery on May 22, stopping to unfurl an American flag outside an Adair, Oklahoma, home. Security footage uploaded to Facebook shows the UPS driver dropping off a package on a porch, then pausing to fix an American flag wrapped around its pole. He gently straightens the flag out before leaving on his route. Uploader Chelsie Root Ashley captioned the video: “The hero of today is my UPS driver!!” Root told Fox 23 News she uploaded the footage because the driver “didn’t know anyone was watching him, but he just did it just to do it.” Credit: Chelsie Root Ashley via Storyful

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Cars and Pedestrians Navigate Heavy Flooding in Miami, Florida

Heavy rainfall led to “significant” flooding across Miami, Florida, and nearby areas on Monday, May 25, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). The NWS said “torrential” rainfall moved over eastern Miami-Dade County on Monday afternoon. The weather service later issued a flash flood warning for the region. This video shows drivers and pedestrians navigating floodwaters. Credit: @brian_alexander8 via Storyful

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Sharri Markson to host special documentary ‘Coronavirus: What is China hiding?’

China’s responsibility for the global coronavirus pandemic will be laid bare in this Sky News Australia expose revealing the extraordinary lengths the communist superpower took to shift the blame. Walkley-award winning journalist Sharri Markson will walk you through the cover-up in the early days of the crisis and present new evidence which suggests China’s official explanation for the outbreak is wrong. The must-watch short documentary Sky News Australia: What is China Hiding? Will air on Sunday, May 31 at 7.30pm.

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Teen cops cuffs over double suburb break-ins

A GORDONVALE teen has been charged over an alleged string of property offences that spanned two suburbs and one count of drug possession.

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‘Too many charges’ for restaurants, cafes to reopen

Australian chef and restaurateur Luke Mangan says “the restaurant business has too many charges” which is making it harder for hospitality services to reopen after the coronavirus crisis. Al fresco dining could be an option for cafes and restaurants in NSW as the government considers ways to assist their reopening while adhering to restrictions. While he said outdoor dining was a good option, Mr Mangan told Sky News it also created additional costs for restaurant owners. “Some councils and governments can put in excessive charges for you to have a chair out on the street,” he said. “We could lose up to 30 to 40 per cent of restaurants in the next few months,” he said. “We need all the help we can get and people are entertaining in corporate offices and things like that, we want them to come back into our restaurants, entertain them there and not be penalised for it.” Image: Getty

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Senate inquiry probes aged care sector

The Senate inquiry investigating the government's coronavirus response will today examine the effect on the aged care sector. Aged care homes have been linked to more than one third of deaths in New South Wales, including 17 people at the virus-riddled Newmarch House. The Aged Care Commissioner and Chief Medical Officer Brendan Murphy will appear before the inquiry, where he is expected to be grilled over infection control and visitor protocols.

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Power out at Gold Coast homes

POWER is out at more than 1000 Gold Coast homes this morning.

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Frosty start to the day as temps dip to zero

MUCH of the Hobart region woke to frosty lawns this morning, with a wind chill making it seem nearly four degrees colder than thermometers showed.

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Childcare workers exempt from ‘no jab no play’

Experts are calling for governments to make it mandatory for childcare workers to have the flu shot after educators were quietly dropped from national advice to make ‘no jab no pay’ compulsory.

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Boat lands on top of car in dramatic crash

A BOAT has landed on top of a car during a crash at Palm Beach.

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Australia’s remarkable virus milestone

Australia’s coronavirus cases have hit a remarkable low, with only three new cases across the entire country on Sunday.

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Tables turned in sports power game

THE precarious position the Clarence Football Club finds itself in through no fault of its own demonstrates the shift in power in Tasmanian sport.

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New COVID-19 case for Geelong

Geelong has recorded one of just two new cases of COVID-19 across the state, bringing Victoria’s total number of cases to 1605.

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New world news from Time: New Zealand’s Jacinda Ardern Continues TV Interview During Earthquake

(WELLINGTON, New Zealand) — New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern barely skipped a beat when an earthquake struck during a live television interview Monday morning.

She interrupted Newshub host Ryan Bridge to tell him what was happening at the parliament complex in the capital, Wellington.

“We’re just having a bit of an earthquake here Ryan, quite a decent shake here,” she said, looking up and around the room. “But, um, if you see things moving behind me.”

New Zealand sits on the Pacific Ring of Fire and is sometimes called the Shaky Isles for its frequent quakes.

Monday’s magnitude 5.6 quake struck in the ocean about 100 kilometers (62 miles) northeast of Wellington, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The quake hit just before 8 a.m. and was felt by thousands of New Zealanders who were getting ready to start their work weeks. It was strong enough to rattle food from shelves and stop train services.

But there were no reports of major damage or injuries.

Ardern continued on with her interview, telling the host the shaking had stopped.

“We’re fine Ryan,” she said. “I’m not under any hanging lights, I look like I’m in a structurally sound place.”

A 2011 quake in the city of Christchurch killed 185 people and destroyed much of the downtown area. The city is continuing to rebuild.

‘New Cold War’: China raises tensions

The Chinese government has accused the US of pushing for a “new Cold War”, further fuelling the prospect of a trade war between the two countries.

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Kyle reveals why his face was so red

Kyle Sandilands has revealed why his face was “beetroot red” during his controversial interview with Karl Stefanovic on last night’s 60 Minutes.

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New millionaire bought winning ticket in Geelong

Someone who purchased a TattsLotto ticket in Geelong may have woken up Monday morning without knowing they are $1.2 million richer after winning big in the weekend’s draw.

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Church blessing bags to help homeless

A TASMANIAN church’s generous donation looks set to help dozens of homeless Tasmanians get a better night’s sleep.

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Australian research reveals virus could have been altered to transmit to humans

An Australian scientist says it is possible that the coronavirus originated in a lab after a study revealed the virus was uniquely adapted to be transmittable to humans. Flinder’s University Professor Nikolai Petrovsky said he has considered a cell-culture experiment gone wrong led to the outbreak as a normal transmission from an animal would be less binding to human cells. Sky News host Sharri Markson said the professor’s research showed the virus was more likely to attack human cells than animal cells.

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Ease back into society, says psych

As restrictions begin to ease, Tasmanians face the new challenge of reintegrating back into society.

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First Target stores to close

Some Target shoppers will have just a handful of weeks to prepare before their local store closes forever, or is converted into a Kmart.

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‘Callous’: Man arrested after ‘hit-run’

A 35-year-old man has been arrested over an alleged hit and run that claimed the life of a female cyclist in Melbourne.

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Britain’s Johnson defends top aide accused of breaking virus rules

Supplied video obtained Monday, May 25, 2020, of British Prime Minister Boris Johnson during a media briefing at 10 Downing Street, London. Johnson says he is standing by Dominic Cummings following allegations he breached coronavirus lockdown restrictions. "I think he followed the instincts of every father and every parent, and I do not mark him down for that," Johnson says. "I believe, that in every respect, he has acted responsibly, legally and with integrity." (AAP VIDEO/Supplied/UK Prime Minister)

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White House announces new travel restrictions on Brazil

President Donald Trump has issued a proclamation suspending entry into the US for any individual who has been in Brazil within 14 days immediately preceding their attempt to enter the United States.

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Trump's tough choices over Hong Kong

Successive administrations have struggled with an increasingly aggressive China, while factoring in the geopolitical reality that it is, and will likely continue to be, a global heavyweight. With just six months to go until the US presidential election, China has become a popular political football.

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New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern continues live TV cross during 5.6 earthquake

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern barely skipped a beat when an earthquake struck during a live television interview.

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JobKeeper scheme set for extension

The massively underspent JobKeeper scheme won’t be expanded to workers who missed out, but it could be extended beyond six months for the battered tourism sector.

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Lost learning: How schools will catch your child up

School shutdowns have amounted to weeks of lost learning that must be urgently addressed according to new research from The Centre for independent Studies and most impacted were students from Victoria, NSW, Tasmania and the ACT.

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Crowds Flock to Ocean City Boardwalk for Memorial Day Weekend

Crowds flocked to Maryland’s Ocean City Boardwalk for the second day in a row during Memorial Day weekend. This video, filmed by Robert J Banach, shows people walking along the boardwalk on Sunday, May 24. “And just check out all the folks out here on the boardwalk. We got lots with masks on, and lots that don’t,” Banach says in the video. Local media said that the boardwalk was also “packed” on Saturday, though locals told reporters it hasn’t been as busy as previous Memorial Day weekends. Credit: Robert J Banach via Storyful

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Families to take ‘common sense approach’ as NSW schools resume

NSW Education Minister Sarah Mitchell says schools are “well prepared” for students to return and are asking families to take a “common sense approach”. Students in NSW will return to full time learning in the classroom from Monday as the state moves to ease lockdown restrictions. Ms Mitchell told Sky News it was expected that all parents should send their children back to school and could be “reassured” by the protocols put in place. She said social distancing measures were being implemented for adults on school grounds, extra cleaning supplies allocated to the classrooms and efficient lockdown processes ready to be rolled out in the case of an outbreak. “We are still saying please keep your kids at home if they are still sick but if they’re well we expect normal attendance to start from today,” she said. “We have got good systems in place and I think parents should be reassured by that. “We have sent very clear guidelines to schools on how they can implement [them].”

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Teen’s final moments before high-rise fall

Three men are expected to face court today on murder charges over a teenager’s fatal fall from a Gold Coast apartment balcony.

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World stunned by tragic front page

The US will soon have lost 100,000 people to coronavirus, a heartbreaking milestone for the country.

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Test and trace system to launch this week after 25,000 trackers recruited

Ministers have recruited 25,000 contact tracers ahead of the launch of the government's flagship test and trace programme which aims to stop the spread of coronavirus.

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'COVID-19 crisis has brought us closer together' - N Ireland's political leaders

The joint leaders of Northern Ireland's devolved government say their response to COVID-19 shows unionists and nationalists can work together.

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Next chapter of life for 106-year-old who survived COVID-19 and Spanish flu

A 106-year-old woman who survived coronavirus and the Spanish flu says she's looking forward to the next stage of her life, as she is about to have her memoirs published.

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Cairns records new active COVID case

CAIRNS has recorded a new positive coronavirus diagnosis after five days with zero active cases in the region — and it could have much wider consequences for the economy.

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Security crackdown for Sydney peak hour commute

Sydney’s train stations and public transport hubs will be guarded with an army of security guards making sure commuters follow social distancing guidelines. Authorities are expecting a dramatic rise in commuter numbers this week as schools and businesses begin to reopen.

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‘Alarmist’ COVID-19 reporting lead to a panicked response

Sky News host Rita Panahi says the “hysterical” reporting of COVID-19 has been “designed not to inform but to scare the bejesus off of the audience”. Ms Panahi said the bulk of the media’s reports — particularly in the US — has been “simplistic and alarmist”. “The bulk of the reporting on Covid-19 has been simplistic and alarmist and nowhere has that been more evident than in the coverage of the pandemic in the U.S. which has predictably been coloured with fake news, half-truths and barely concealed Trump Derangement Syndrome,” she said.

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The West has ‘tolerated’ China’s authoritarianism for too long

America’s most senior diplomat says the COVID-19 outbreak has revealed China’s authoritarian nature, including its desire to exert hegemonic influence over countries via projects like the Belt and Road Initiative. Speaking exclusively with Sky News host Rowan Dean, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said western nations should think carefully about doing business with China, considering Beijing’s China’s reflex to “cover up and hide” when faced with a crisis. Secretary Pompeo’s comments come as Victoria plans to push ahead with its plan to sign up to China’s US$1.4 trillion infrastructure program, the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). The plan is designed to link China with Asia, Europe and Africa via a massive infrastructure investment that will see the widespread construction of railways, motorways and ports. Secretary Pompeo warned any government that signs up to China’s BRI’s will have to scrutinise the deal closely. “Every citizen of Australia that should know that everyone of those Belt and Road projects need to be looked at incredibly closely,” he said. “It is the case, some of them may just be straight up commercial transactions, if so, fine, but nearly each one of them has some cost to it. “There is often money loaned at concessional rates, or conditions placed on the debt documents, or concessions that have to be made to the Chinese communist party in order to get those Belt and Road Initiatives projects built." "Those present real risk, real risk to the people in that region, real risk to country and frankly they build up the capacity of the Chinese communist party to do harm elsewhere.” As the novel coronavirus wreaks worldwide political and economic havoc, Sectary Pompeo said there is growing evidence China and the World Health Organisation “covered up” the full extent of the danger posed by the pathogen when it was in its nascent stage. He said China's tendency to blame everyone else for the pandemic, including Australia, has made it even more necessary for there to be a full and rigorous investigation into the origins of COVID-19, which has infected over 5.2 million and killed at least 340,000 people. “This virus originated in Wuhan China and the Chinese Communist Party has rigorously prevented the entire world of the precise origins,” he said. "How did this begin? How did this have the first human-to-human transmission. All of these things the world deserves to know.”

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Teen arrested following unit fire

A 16-year-old girl has been arrested after a unit was “fully engulfed” in a blaze breaking out in the early hours of Sunday morning.

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20 allowed to visit as state lifts lockdown

Victorian Premier Dan Andrews has just announced relaxed restrictions from June 1, with the advice no longer being “stay at home”.

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Karachi plane crash survivor speaks about moments before and after crash

Karachi plance crash survivor Mohammad Zubair opens up about his harrowing experience during the PK8303 crash.

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Obama tweet comes back to bite Trump

Another of Donald Trump’s old tweets has come back to bite him.

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Shocking video shows destruction from crash

Dozens of people are dead after a Pakistan International Airlines flight crashed in the southern Pakistani city of Karachi.

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Awkward truth of Prince Harry’s new life

Say what you will about the Queen and her penny-pinching ways, when it comes to the occasion of a royal wedding, she truly opens up her famous Lautner handbags and digs deep.

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Duff slams sex trafficking rumours

Hilary Duff is taking no chances with her reputation, immediately killing “disgusting” rumours that she and her children are somehow involved in sex trafficking.

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Rescue chopper searches for missing man

THE Rescue 510 helicopter and SES volunteers are searching through Cairns bushland for a missing man amid fears for his safety.

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Victorians granted more freedom as restrictions ease

Beauty and personal care services, entertainment venues and swimming pools will be allowed to reopen from June 1 under a significant easing of restrictions announced by Premier Daniel Andrews. From June 1, the limit on outdoor and indoor gatherings at private residences will be raised to 20 people, and overnight stays can recommence. The restrictions on funerals and weddings will also be lifted to 50 and 20 people respectively. Libraries, youth centres, other community facilities, and entertainment and cultural venues will be allowed to reopen from June 1 but physical distancing and a limit of 20 people per space will apply and venues will be required to keep customers contacts. Mr Andrews credited the discipline of Victorians in addition to the widespread testing of residents for allowing the state government to have “more options” to reopen the state. “By the end of May, we will have well over 200,000 tests. That is what gives us options … The more people that get tested, the more options we have, to not make changes based on guesswork, but instead to make changes based on what the data is telling us,” Mr Andrews said. “This is all about opening up again, but doing so because we have got some new test results, and we can be confident about how much virus is out there Victorian community. It is about taking slow, cautious, steady, graduated and safe steps.”

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Aussie teen tradie’s ‘desperate’ plan

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Storm to smash entire coastline

Western Australia is set to be lashed by “rare and dangerous” winds and tides today as ex-tropical cyclone Mangga reaches the west coast.

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NW woman critical after falling from back of vehicle

A NORTH WEST woman is in a critical condition after falling from the back of a vehicle on a private property on Saturday night.

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Three men charged with murder after teen falls to death

Three men have been charged with murder after 19-year-old Cian English fell to his death at a resort in Surfers Paradise.

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Pilot’s chilling warning before crashing

One of two survivors of a Pakistan plane crash that killed 97 people has described the terrifying last moments of the flight.

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Blackouts strike suburbs after Ergon fire

POWER has been cut to about 1800 homes on the northern beaches with police onsite after a vital piece of equipment went up in smoke.

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Coronavirus serving as a ‘mid-life crisis, whether you’re conscious of it or not’

Psychotherapist Melissa Ferrari says people should use the coronavirus lockdown as a chance to reassess what they want in life. “It’s kind of like a version of a mid-life crisis in a way for some,” she said. “We’ve all been under an incredible amount of stress and I think people are really taking stock of their lives and thinking ‘what do I want from my life’.” Dr Ferrari said the coronavirus pandemic created added stress for so much of the population, “whether you’re conscious of it or not”. “We’ve all got that part of the brain that goes into fight or flight response,” she said. She urged people to make good of a difficult situation and take some time out for “self-reflection and mindfulness”. Image: Getty

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Ambulance involved in crash

AN AMBULANCE vehicle was involved in an intersection collision which left a motorist hospitalised.

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Driver ‘unconscious’ during horror crash

The man who crashed into a western Sydney hijab shop will remain behind bars after facing court on Saturday on a string of driving offences.

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Vic tourism suffers billions in losses

The fallout from the coronavirus and the aftermath of the bushfires have combined to have a devastating effect on regional tourism in Victoria. The reduction in visitor expenditure for the first six months of 2020 is estimated at $10 billion for Victoria, including $3.8 billion for regional Victoria alone. Pressure is mounting on the Victorian government to ease travel restrictions in order to kick start the industry following coronavirus lockdown measures.

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Tassie’s next big trade markets

JAPAN, Malaysia, Singapore and the United States are tipped to be Tasmania’s next top export markets as businesses look to diversify in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic and rising trade tensions with China.

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Brisbane man falls off balcony after Gold Coast party

A Brisbane man has died after falling from a balcony in Surfers Paradise on Queensland's Gold Coast during a party. Paramedics arrived at the apartment complex to find the 19-year-old's body. It's believed he fell from a fifth storey balcony around 3am. At least four people have been taken to hospital with drug related illnesses.

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Hope for Tassie businesses in JobKeeper bungle

AN embarrassing paperwork bungle – which has seen the costs of the JobKeeper scheme slashed by $60 billion – has prompted fresh calls for the $1500-a-fortnight payment to be extended.

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Aussie state’s unwanted virus figure

Australia has emerged as a global success story when it comes to controlling the deadly coronavirus pandemic.

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Star pleads guilty in admissions scandal

Actress Lori Loughlin and her husband Mossimo Giannulli have plead guilty in the college admissions scandal.

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'Stay away': People urged to avoid beaches over bank holiday weekend

With temperatures set to reach highs of 26C (79F) over the bank holiday weekend, councils with responsibility for beaches and beauty spots are warning people to keep away.

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Virus Lockdown Forces Iran Into Its First Virtual Quds Day

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U.K. to Quarantine All Incoming Air Travelers; a Chinese Coronavirus Vaccine Shows Promise: Live Coverage

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‘Uncertain’ what shopping centres will look like after pandemic

The coronavirus outbreak has thrown all aspects of our economy into doubt, including the housing market and while seller leads are on the rise, the lasting impact on retail, office space and construction is yet to be determined. Chief Economist from REA Group Nerida Conisbee told Sky News “shopping centres have been hit with a lot of store closures, it is very uncertain as to whether people will return to shopping in the same way that they did prior to COVID-19”. “And then office buildings a lot of companies are getting used to people working from home,” she said. “We are a bit unsure as to how many people will return and there is going to be a lot of negotiating taking place once people return to work in terms of the amount of office space companies will require.”

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Course changes announced as school returns

A MODIFIED curriculum spelling out how the remainder of the school year will run will be given to Tasmanian Year 11 and 12 students on their return to school next week.

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Premier reopens SA pubs after mass confusion over indoor dining rules

Some pubs in South Australia opened their doors for the first time in two months last night, less than an hour after restrictions were lifted. Guidelines initially allowed restaurants and cafes to open their doors to 10 people indoors and 10 people outdoors. However, the rules excluded some pubs based on their liquor licence and many businesses were not aware they could not open and initiated preparations prematurely. In the afternoon Premier Steven Marshall announced pubs, which were meant to stay closed until June 5, would be allowed to open for seated dining and alcohol. Image: Getty

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UK chief adviser breaches lockdown

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson's chief adviser has been questioned by police after breaching lockdown rules while displaying coronavirus symptoms. A joint investigation by The Guardian and the Daily Mirror claims Dominic Cummings was approached by Durham Constabulary on 31 March after travelling to the city, which is more than 200 miles from his London home. A Number 10 spokesperson had confirmed on 30 March that Mr Cummings was self-isolating after suffering symptoms of coronavirus. At the time, the government advice was that people should stay at home and not travel to second homes. The newspapers also suggest a local resident saw Mr Cummings at the doorstep of his parents' home with a child believed to be his son on 5 April. Image: AP

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One American was aboard the plane that crashed in Pakistan, official says

One US citizen was on board the flight that crashed in Karachi, Pakistan, on Friday, a State Department official told CNN.

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Coronavirus crisis: Donald Trump’s COVID-19 cure linked to deaths

Antimalaria drugs that US President Donald Trump has touted for treatment of COVID-19 have been linked to an increased risk of death and heart ailments.

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Michigan Dam Failure Litters Area With Debris

Drone footage showed a large amount of debris gathered near the Sanford Dam in Midland County, Michigan, on May 22, after it burst, along with the Edenville Dam, three days prior. Drone footage uploaded to Facebook on May 22 shows the aftermath of the Sanford Dam’s failure, with large chunks of wood, tree trunks, propane tanks, a jet ski, and other wreckage seen accumulated near the dam. The uploader wrote he could smell the propane tanks before he could see them. The dam breach followed days of heavy rain in Michigan, Illinois and across the Midwest. As of the evening of May 22, no deaths or injuries had been reported. Credit: Travis Arthur via Storyful

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Two dead after seperate balcony incidents in NSW and QLD

A 19-year-old man and a 45-year-old woman have died after falling from a balcony in two seperate incidents.

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Woman dies after falling from a Sydney hotel balcony

A crime scene has been established after a woman died in a balcony fall at a Sydney hotel. Police say she fell from the 10th floor of the Hyatt Regency in Darling Harbour, last night and her body was found on a level one rooftop. She's yet to be identified but is believed to be 45-years-old. Police arrested a man at the scene but he has since been released, pending further investigation.

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Teen falls to death during drug-fuelled party

A 19-YEAR-OLD man has died after falling from a balcony and four people have been taken to hospital after a drug-fuelled party on the Gold Coast overnight.

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Love letter from a drunk: COVID-19 be damned

I HAVE always been hopeless with this sort of stuff, so I will just come right out and say it.

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Snow Falls in Blue Mountains, New South Wales

Snow fell on the New South Wales Blue Mountains region early on May 22 after a cold front passed through the state. The Bureau of Meteorology reported light snow in the Blue Mountains, as well as small hail in Mittagong and Bowral. Snow was also seen at Yetholme near Bathurst in the state’s Central Tablelands. This footage shows the snowfall in Blackheath. Credit: Rhys Pope Photography via Storyful

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Labor wants Australia to go green during economic recovery

The man in charge of Labor’s now axed energy policies which helped lead the party to a catastrophic election defeat last year has dismissed calls for an “immediate” investment into gas industries to save Australia from economic ruin. Labor climate change and energy spokesman Mark Butler told Sky News the government should focus more on renewable energy as he dismissed calls from the National COVID-19 Commission to urgently bolster gas and manufacturing jobs to unlock billions of dollars in GDP. “I’m reluctant to place too much emphasis on leaked reports that have not yet been received by the government, but I think there are some real questions from the government to answer about this report if they are intending to follow it,” he said. “There is no cheap gas in the eastern market if you ask any of the gas companies the cheap gas that we used to rely upon has largely been depleted. “It does seem a little bit singular in its focus on gas rather than a range of other technologies that don’t see to have been considered by this group.” Mr Butler was responsible for a series of uncosted energy policies in which Labor took to the 2019 election, including the 45 per cent emissions reduction target by 2030 which was blamed in part for the party’s electoral demise. He said the Coalition should focus on “cleaner” technologies than gas. “Renewable energy is not just the cheapest but also the cleanest way to renew an ageing and increasingly unreliable electricity system,” he said. “We want the cheapest and most reliable energy system. “Gas by contrast has become more expensive over the last few years because the tripling of gas prices that followed the opening of the LNG export operations in Gladstone. “The market is going to determine this to some degree but obviously also we have got to take into consideration the greenhouse emissions from gas. “You are seeing investors and regulators around the world, including here in Australia, say that investment, economic stimulus needed to bring us out of the COVID pandemic and the economic recession that is flowing from it needs to take consideration of these carbon issues.”

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Fine after disabled woman’s death

The aged care provider responsible for providing care for a woman who died in shocking and degrading circumstances last month has been fined $12,600.

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New report reveals one in five parents drink daily

A new report suggests one in five parents have started drinking almost daily in front of their children since the beginning of the lockdown. A quarter of parents attributed the increase to the stress of home schooling and one in three on COVID-19 anxiety. The Drug and Alcohol Foundation warned parents against using alcohol as a coping mechanism. Image: News Corp Australia

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Self-isolate for 14 days or face £1,000 fine, UK to tell overseas visitors

International travellers could face fines of £1,000 if they fail to self-isolate for 14 days after arriving in the UK, the government is expected to announce.

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Renewed hope ‘US will be out of recession’ by July

Sky News contributor Peter Switzer says he hopes the Wells-Fargo Global Strategist is right when he predicts "the US will be out of recession by the end of June." "That's the biggest call I've seen. I think it's going to be a little longer than that but we'll still see a period where the numbers rapidly fall away," he said. Mr Switzer said the US was exhibiting "Great Depression type numbers" of unemployed citizens but the difference with the Depression was the "collapse of the economy was so bad" that numbers didn't improve quickly. "We're hoping to see these numbers dissipate quickly because America is getting back," he said. Image: AP

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Snow Falls on Katoomba in the Blue Mountains After Cold Front Sweeps New South Wales

Snow fell on the New South Wales Blue Mountains region early on May 22 after a cold front passed through the state. The Bureau of Meteorology reported light snow in the Blue Mountains, as well as small hail in Mittagong and Bowral. Snow was also seen at Yetholme near Bathurst in the state’s Central Tablelands. More wild weather was predicted for the state from an offshore low pressure system that was bringing strong winds and rain to the Sydney area. Credit: Ryan Efron via Storyful

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Hydroponics grow rooms located in Julatten

A hydroponics grow room filled with various forms of cannabis has been uncovered at a Julatten property on May 19, 2020.

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Cannabis hydroponics rooms uncovered at Far North property

A SERIES of hydroponics grow rooms filled with various forms of cannabis has been uncovered at a Far North property.

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Vic students to return to school on Tuesday

Students in Victoria will sit VCE exams, a month earlier than previously planned. Students will sit their final exams in November to ensure they receive their leaving scores in time for university offers. Year 12 students will return to classrooms on Tuesday along with Year 1 and 2 students.

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Trump threatens to remove funding from Michigan

US President Donald Trump has threatened to remove funding to Michigan over its decision to use ‘mail-in ballots’. “We don’t want them to do mail-in ballots because it’s going to lead to total election fraud,” he said. Michigan is planning to send out applications for mail-in ballots to its voters to avoid further spreading of the coronavirus, but will not send ballots themselves. “This was done illegally and without authorization by a rogue Secretary of State,” Trump tweeted. “I will ask to hold up funding to Michigan if they want to go down this Voter Fraud path!” Meanwhile, the President said he was at the end of his two-week long regime taking the controversial anti-malaria drug to fight off COVID-19. Despite the drug being unproven, Mr Trump said he was happy with the result as he continued to test negative for the coronavirus.

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Coronavirus to scar US economy

The economic impact of the pandemic is being felt in the United States, with hundreds of companies closing down and millions of people now unemployed. There are fears the downturn could be worse than the Great Depression of the 1930s which left deep scars on the nation.

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Llamas deliver essential supplies to most vulnerable in Wales

Llamas are being used to deliver essential supplies to people in remote parts of Wales who are at high risk of contracting the coronavirus. Image: AP

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Trump’s push to reopen churches is ‘very political’

Sky News contributor Michael Ware says the reopening of churches has become a focal point in the United States as every state moves to ease lockdown restrictions. Mr Ware told Sky News “here in America, religious freedom is enshrined in the constitution under the First Amendment and we all know the Americans don’t muck about in the expressions of their religious freedoms”. Mr Ware said 1,200 pastors in California united in a vow to “defy the governor’s lockdown orders”. “We know that for every conservative politician religious freedom is canon but we now see that the president of the United States is taking a deeply religious issue and making it very political," he said. President Trump argued “churches are not being treated with respect by a lot of the Democrat governors” and said they must be reopened as soon as possible. Image: AP

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Her homeschooling rant went viral; now schools are back

As students in Israel return to school, CNN catches up with one mother whose frustration at homeschooling went viral.

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Reported Coronavirus Cases Top 5 Million Worldwide: Live Coverage

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‘Foolish lapdog’: China mocks Australia

Chinese state media has called Australia “naive” and accused us of “blindly following” the United States in its latest salvo amid escalating trade tensions.

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RAW: Arrests made following investigation into criminal syndicate

Supplied video obtained Friday, May 22, 2020, released by NSW Police following the arrest of three men in Sydney and another man in Melbourne, as part of an ongoing investigation into the alleged supply of prohibited drugs and firearms by an organised crime syndicate across NSW. (AAP VIDEO/Supplied/NSW Police)

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Sydney told to brace for severe weather

A severe weather warning is in place for parts of Sydney as strong winds and hazardous surf conditions are forecast. Gusts of up to 90km/h are expected across the city and the Illawarra, with heavy rainfall already drenching the region. Almost 50mm of rain has already fallen in Bellambie and 40mm in Western Sydney. Image: News Corp Australia

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Target stores to close right across Australia

Up to 167 Target stores will be closed or converted as part of a massive restructure by parent company Wesfarmers. The retailing conglomerate said the company would shift focus to Kmart, to reduce Target's unsustainable cost base. Westfarmers announced the decision on Friday, saying 75 stores would close and 92 would become Kmart stores. The actions will be undertaken over the next 12 months.

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Dallas Zoo’s Black Vulture Goes on Enrichment Stroll Through Park

Baldwin, a black vulture living at Dallas Zoo has been taking enrichment walks regularly through the parks enclosed areas while the Texas zoo has been closed due to the coronavirus pandemic. Baldwin walks through the enclosures but not through open habitats so he is still able to fly when able, zoo ambassador Robin R. said in the video. In a comment on Twitter, the zoo said he is fully flighted: “He is just a very smart bird and has a great relationship with his keepers. He knows when to fly and when not to!” According to the zoo’s website, the park is reopening on May 29 with new policies in place to continue to slow the spread of the virus. Guests will need to reserve a specific time and date for the visit and there will be new traffic flows and pathways under the reopening plan. Credit: Dallas Zoo via Storyful

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