Australia ‘clearly needs’ a nuclear industry to get to net zero emissions

Australian Nuclear Association's John Harries says the nation “clearly needs” a nuclear industry to fix up the energy system and get to net zero carbon emissions. It comes as NSW One Nation Leader Mark Latham says he intends to bring his Bill to lift the state’s ban on nuclear power and uranium mining to a vote when the parliament resumes. Mr Harries told Sky News host Paul Murray the AUKUS submarine deal has “detoxified the word 'nuclear' to an extent” but the legislation prohibiting domestic nuclear energy “desperately” needs to be removed.

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Activists March in Caracas on International Safe Abortion Day

Activists marched in Caracas, Venezuela, on September 28, International Safe Abortion Day, to call for the decriminalization of abortion, local media reported. Abortion is only permitted in the country if the mother’s health is at risk from the pregnancy, according to local media. Abortion rights activist also took to the streets in other Latin American countries, including, Mexico, Chile, El Salvador, and Colombia, Voice of America reported. This footage was published by @gruponosotrxs on Twitter, and shows a crowd with pro-abortion rights placards marching in Puebla. Credit: @gruponosotrxs via Storyful

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Coalition climate division a ‘pantomime’ to ensure Nats can be ‘bought off’

Sky News contributor Stephen Conroy says the climate debates in federal government over the last six months have been a “pantomime” to ensure the National Party can be “bought off”. “My prediction is, it will be six, probably closer to $10 billion,” Mr Conroy said.

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‘Mason was good at hiding it’: Teen’s suicide still raw

Mason Taylor was a popular young surfer with a promising future studying to be an electrician.

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Aussie framed for murder: ‘Shot in the neck with a crossbow’

A crazed businessman shot his lawyer in the neck with a crossbow before shooting an associate at point blank range with a revolver, but it was private eye Keith Schafferius who police first accused of being involved in the murder.

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Lava Lake Bubbles as Hawaii’s Kilauea Volcano Erupts

The Kilauea volcano on Hawaii’s Big Island began erupting anew on September 29, the US Geological Survey (USGS) confirmed. The agency said that the eruption, which began around 3:20 pm, was within the Halemaumau crater at the volcano’s summit. This footage, taken on Wednesday evening, shows fountains of lava bubbling in a newly created lava lake. Credit: USGS via Storyful

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Fans Brave Long Lines For Eminem’s ‘Mom’s Spaghetti’ Restaurant in Detroit

Fans formed long lines to visit rapper Eminem’s new Detroit restaurant, Mom’s Spaghetti, on its opening day, September 29. Eminem was on hand to serve the first 10 customers, local news reported. The name of the restaurant originates from lyrics in his hit song, Lose Yourself: “His palms are sweaty, knees weak, arms are heavy / There’s vomit on his sweater already, mom’s spaghetti.” This video taken by Instagram user @lifeofstrife shows the line on September 29. Credit: @lifeofstrife via Storyful

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Footage Captures Initial Moments of Kilauea Volcano’s Eruption on Hawaii’s Big Island

New vents of the Kilauea volcano’s eruption on Hawaii’s Big Island were captured by footage taken on the afternoon of Thursday, September 29, according to the United States Geological Survey. This video released by the USGS shows a vent on the west wall of the crater over an hour after the initial vents appeared on the central crater floor, they wrote in a tweet. The new activity on Thursday was the volcano’s first eruption since May 26, 2021. A red warning was issued as scientists assessed the hazards of the eruption, according to the USGS. Credit: United States Geological Survey via Storyful

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London Police Commissioner Says She Is ‘So Sorry’ Over Murder of Sarah Everard by Then-Serving Police Officer

Metropolitan Police Commissioner Dame Cressida Dick said that she was “horrified” and “so sorry” following the kidnap, rape, and murder of 33-year-old Sarah Everard by then-serving police officer Wayne Couzens in March 2021. Couzens, 48, pleaded guilty to murder on July 9. He was given a life sentence on September 30 after a two-day hearing in London at the Central Criminal Court of England and Wales, known as the Old Bailey. In a statement outside court, Dame Cressida said that trust in the Metropolitan Police Service was “shaken” by Couzens’ actions. “I absolutely know that there are those who feel their trust in us is shaken. I recognize that in some people a precious bond of trust has been damaged. Our dedication to you, our public, remains undiminished. As Commissioner, I will do everything in my power to ensure we learn any lessons,” Dame Cressida said. Everard’s family said they were pleased with Couzens’ life sentence. “Nothing can make things better, nothing can bring Sarah back, but knowing he will be imprisoned forever brings some relief. Wayne Couzens held a position of trust as a police officer and we are outraged and sickened that he abused this trust in order to lure Sarah to her death. The world is a safer place with him imprisoned,” they said. Credit: Metropolitan Police via Storyful

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Memphis Elementary School Evacuated After Student Wounded in Shooting

A 13-year-old boy was in critical condition following a shooting at a K-8 school in Memphis, Tennessee, on September 30, police said. The shooting took place at Cummings Elementary School, and police reported that another student was responsible. Authorities said the suspect fled the scene but later turned himself in. In a tweet, the Memphis Police Department said the victim was taken to Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital in “critical condition.” Video taken by Hunter Dempster shows buses arriving at the Metropolitan Baptist Church, where parents were instructed to meet their children. Credit: Hunter Demster via Storyful

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Four people killed in Queensland collision

Four people are dead after a head-on crash at Redbank in Queensland. Police say a car was travelling the wrong way down the Ipswich Motorway just after 11 o'clock – when it collided with another car. Both vehicles caught fire with the incident killing both drivers and two passengers – including a child. Motorists are being told to expect delays as all westbound lanes towards Ipswich are blocked.

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NSW students to return to school one week early

NSW students will return to the classroom a week earlier than planned. It comes as almost 50 per cent of children between the ages of 12 and 15 have now received their first dose of COVID vaccine. Premier Gladys Berejiklian said the decision is because of the high vaccine uptake in NSW, which has allowed the government to review when students can return. Kindergarten, year one and year 12 students will go back on October 18, while those in year two, year six and year 11 will go back on October 25, and the remaining grades will go back on November 1. Senior ministers considered bringing the date forward by two weeks instead but decided on October 18 to give teachers more time to get vaccinated.

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Business relief axed at 80pc jab rate

Federal financial support for locked down businesses will be pulled too once vaccine milestones are reached – but not before a final lifeline. These business support funds are jointly funded by the Commonwealth and state/territories on a 50-50 basis. The Herald Sun today reports Victoria will get an extra cash injection to help businesses get through whilst the state opens up at that 80 per cent vaccination rate. So 160,000 businesses ranging from retail, hospitality, gyms, hairdressers – will all be eligible for weekly grants of up to $20,000 depending on business type.

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Melbourne’s construction sites to reopen

Building sites across Melbourne are preparing to reopen on October 5 despite a growing COVID cluster at the construction Union headquarters. Four CFMEU officials have tested positive – forcing hundreds of workers into isolation, including union leader John Setka. The vaccine mandate remains in place for workers, despite the violent protests last week. The union claims the 'reckless behaviour' of the protesters led to the outbreak. Work sites will return to at least 25 per cent capacity following the two week shutdown.

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NSW over 60s eligible for Pfizer and Moderna

Residents aged over 60 in New South Wales are now eligible to receive the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines. The increased access comes after guidelines changed on who can get mRNA vaccines It's estimated 30,000 people aged 70 and over are yet to have a first dose in New South Wales. GPs and pharmacists in every state except Victoria and the ACT can book Pfizer vaccines for over 60s.

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Angela Merkel leaves behind legacy but remains to be judged by history

Outgoing Chancellor Angela Merkel inherited a very stagnant German economy when she rose to power – now it is the fourth largest in the world, according to RMIT International Politics expert Dr Maren Klein. It comes as Germany held its national election today to decide who will replace Angela Merkel – as her time leading the nation comes to a close after 16 years. Dr Klein said Ms Merkel would be remembered for many things amid her tenure as leader of the German people. "She will also definitely be remembered for things like getting out of nuclear energy after Fukushima, she will be remembered for her, in particular, her actions in the 2015 migration crisis," she told Sky News Australia. "However, that is also one of the events that put her at odds with her own party – so it's certainly her legacy but how that's going to be judged by history – well it's history in the making we don't know yet."

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‘Trump without the tweets’: Joe Biden unable to persuade EU he’s ‘reliable’

US President Joe Biden has been unable to persuade the European Union that he is any more reliable now than he was when the evacuation failed in Afghanistan, says Curtin University Professor Joe Siracusa. "I think he paid to high a price in alienating France," Prof Siracusa told Sky News Australia. "France hate being regarded as a small power – it still regards itself as a great power ... and they've made it very clear that you can't trust the Americans." "I think the reason President Biden has stumbled is because most of is foreign policy is coming out of the national security establishment that he has. "So a lot of this is driven by people with very narrow focus and they're not doing a very good job – and frankly the president hasn't persuaded anybody in Europe that he's really back." Prof Siracusa recounted an EU chief foreign policy adviser saying all Joe Biden is – is "Trump without the tweets".

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German election too close to call

Exit polls in Germany are showing a neck-and-neck race between the centre-left Social Democrats and Angela Merkel's centre-right Christian Democratic Union in the country's general election. The SPD's Olaf Scholz and the CDU/CSU's Armin Laschet are the leading candidates to succeed the veteran chancellor – who is not running after 16 years in the role. Both parties have said they will try to build a governing coalition and will reach out to the minor parties to try and garner support. The process to form a coalition could take months during which time Angela Merkel would remain in office in a caretaker capacity. The latest projections show the SPD holding a marginal lead with 25.2 per cent of the vote – while the CDU/CSU trails at 24.6 per cent – their weakest result since World War Two. Voter turnout was at 78 per cent – up two percentage points on the previous election – and is the highest turnout since 2005. SDP Leader Olaf Scholz had told rapturous supporters the results send a clear mandate for his party to form the next government.

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Countries rolling out booster shots

Industrialised and richer nations including the United States, the United Kingdom, Israel, and the European Union soon to follow, have already vaccinated a major proportion of their populations, but have already started or announced programs to offer fully vaccinated people an extra dose of Covid-19 vaccine. The rising number of breakthrough cases of coronavirus are increasing the urgency with these nations rolling out millions of booster jabs. Here’s what they are offering and to whom.

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WSJ Opinion: Hits and Misses of the Week

Journal Editorial Report: The week's best and worst from Kim Strassel, Jason Riley, Jillian Melchior and Dan Henninger. Images: Getty Images/My Little Pony Composite: Mark Kelly

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NSW students to return to school one week early

NSW students will return to the classroom a week earlier than planned. It comes as almost 50 per cent of children between the ages of 12 and 15 have now received their first dose of COVID vaccine. Premier Gladys Berejiklian said the decision is because of the high vaccine uptake in NSW, which has allowed the government to review when students can return. Kindergarten, year one and year 12 students will go back on October 18, while those in year two, year six and year 11 will go back on October 25, and the remaining grades will go back on November 1. Senior ministers considered bringing the date forward by two weeks instead but decided on October 18 to give teachers more time to get vaccinated.

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Business relief axed at 80pc jab rate

Federal financial support for locked down businesses will be pulled too once vaccine milestones are reached – but not before a final lifeline. These business support funds are jointly funded by the Commonwealth and state/territories on a 50-50 basis. The Herald Sun today reports Victoria will get an extra cash injection to help businesses get through whilst the state opens up at that 80 per cent vaccination rate. So 160,000 businesses ranging from retail, hospitality, gyms, hairdressers – will all be eligible for weekly grants of up to $20,000 depending on business type.

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Melbourne’s construction sites to reopen

Building sites across Melbourne are preparing to reopen on October 5 despite a growing COVID cluster at the construction Union headquarters. Four CFMEU officials have tested positive – forcing hundreds of workers into isolation, including union leader John Setka. The vaccine mandate remains in place for workers, despite the violent protests last week. The union claims the 'reckless behaviour' of the protesters led to the outbreak. Work sites will return to at least 25 per cent capacity following the two week shutdown.

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NSW over 60s eligible for Pfizer and Moderna

Residents aged over 60 in New South Wales are now eligible to receive the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines. The increased access comes after guidelines changed on who can get mRNA vaccines It's estimated 30,000 people aged 70 and over are yet to have a first dose in New South Wales. GPs and pharmacists in every state except Victoria and the ACT can book Pfizer vaccines for over 60s.

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Covid patient with ‘restless anal syndrome’

A Covid patient who was hospitalised with a relatively mild form of the illness went on to develop a horrifying condition in what could be a world first.

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Britney bombshell as dad finally booted

Britney Spears has had a major win in her ongoing battle to remove her 13-year long conservatorship.

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Passengers on Qld Virgin flight told to isolate

An urgent warning has been issued for a Queensland-bound flight after the plane was exposed to COVID-19. Passengers who travelled on the Virgin flight VA333, from Melbourne to Brisbane on September 27 are close contacts and must get tested and isolate for 14 days. The flight is among two dozen exposure venues identified in Brisbane and the Gold Coast. The COVID cases are linked to a truck driver who was infectious in Brisbane's CBD for eight days – including an aviation training worker who is a resident in the city's north.

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Boy fights for life after third-storey fall

A young boy is fighting for his life in hospital after falling from a third-storey window in Sydney.

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Injuries Reported as Funnel Cloud Sweeps Through Kiel, Germany

A large funnel cloud was spotted in the German port city of Kiel on Wednesday, September 29, during severe weather in the area. According to local reports, six people were hospitalized in Kiel on Wednesday evening, three of them with serious injuries. Germany’s meteorological service forecast strong winds along the country’s northern coastline into Thursday morning. Video filmed by local resident Sead Mripa shows a funnel cloud whipping up debris as it moved through Kiel. Credit: Sead Mripa via Storyful

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Lightning Flashes Behind Stormy Clouds in San Antonio

As much as 1.5 inches of rain fell in San Antonio, Texas, on Tuesday, September 28, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). This footage, posted to Instagram by Rey Holguin, shows lightning flashing behind dark storm clouds on Tuesday evening, September 28. According to official weather reports, San Antonio and Austin would be dry on Wednesday, September 29, but the “next round of widespread showers and storms is expected to begin tomorrow evening out west,” the NWS said. Credit: Rey Holguin via Storyful

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‘Where’s Brian?’: Protesters Shout Questions Outside Home of Brian Laundrie’s Parents

Demonstrators staked out the home of Brian Laundrie’s parents in North Port, Florida, on September 29, after the family of Gabby Petito publicly asked for information relating to the death of the 22-year-old woman. Video filmed by Jonathan Riches shows himself and another protester using a megaphone to amplify questions directed at the Laundries. “We represent Born to Ride for 45 in Support of Gabby Petito, her family & all victims of Domestic Violence. We have been protesting in front of the home / house of Brian Laundrie every day for the last few days. Demanding the Laundrie’s Cooperate with Authorities,” Riches wrote on Twitter. Laundrie’s family has said they don’t know where he is, according to reports. The FBI took over the search in Florida’s Carlton Reserve, where authorities believe Brian Laundrie could have gone. Laundrie had not been seen since September 13, according to reports. Petito’s body was found in Wyoming’s Bridger-Teton National Forest on September 21. Her death was declared a homicide. Credit: Jonathan Riches via Storyful

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Coverage of Gabby Petito case leads to apparent discovery of another body

The coverage of the Gabby Petito case has helped bring closure to the family of a Texas man who went missing in Wyoming.

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Lava from La Palma enters Atlantic Ocean

Lava from the volcanic eruption on Spain's Canary Islands has now reached the Atlantic Ocean – releasing large plumes of steam and possible toxic gasses. Thousands of people have already been evacuated, residents still living in nearby areas are told to stay inside.

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Boris Johnson denies fuel shortages will extend until Christmas

British PM Boris Johnson has played down fears the UK’s fuel crisis will continue until Christmas as industry figures warn the worst isn’t over.

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Footage reveals massive problem for China

As the world’s most indebted real estate company teeters on the brink of ruin, attention has so far focused on how its failure could send shockwaves through global markets.

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Victoria’s new freedoms ‘not very much at all’

Political consultant Jim Middleton says Victoria’s new freedoms are not very much at all. The Victorian government announced a suite of new freedoms for residents which will come into effect from Wednesday. “There’s been a bit of overstating and understating of what the roadmap based on the Dohery modelling actually came to,” Mr Middleton told Sky News Australia. “The immediate changes in Victoria are not very much at all. Things like personal training in a park et cetera.”

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Return of parliament ‘essential’ for questioning government

New South Wales Labor Leader Chris Minns says he welcomes the return of parliament because it allows the government to be questioned on its COVID-19 response. Parliament is set to return, but the details remain unclear at this stage. “We’ve been calling for this for a long time,” Mr Minns told Sky News Australia. “I think we can do it in a safe way using audiovisual tools for country MPs. I’m glad common sense has prevailed. “It’s essential the questioning of the executive can take place, and that’s what parliament is for.”

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Divisiveness of climate change debate ‘just within the LNP’

Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese says the divisiveness of the climate change debate is within the Coalition Party and not between those in the regions and the cities. “The divisiveness is just within the Liberal Party, within the National Party and between the Liberal and National Parties,” he said. “Australians know that action on climate change is a positive measure for Australia to do.” Mr Albanese said residents know the country has “more at stake” because of climate change than other countries, and the federal government still will not commit to action.

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Several people in hospital with COVID-19 in the ACT

ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr says there are currently eight people in hospital with COVID-19 in the territory. Mr Barr said three people are in intensive care.

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Carer gave attacker ‘nothing but kindness’

A South Australian carer who was besieged by a man he knew has told of his “anger” and “disappointment” in his attacker, whom he previously defended when he was bullied.

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Cop ‘handcuffed’ woman in ‘fake Covid patrol’ before murder

A British police officer kidnapped a 33-year-old woman as she walked home, falsely arresting her on the pretence of breaching coronavirus restrictions, before raping and murdering her, a London court was told on Wednesday local time.

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Helitanker Refills to Douse Ptarmigan Fire in Silverthorne, Colorado

Firefighters continued to battle the 40-acre Ptarmigan Fire burning in Summit County, Colorado, on Tuesday, September 28, as new evacuations were ordered for parts of the county. This footage released by the Summit County Sheriff’s Office shows a helitanker refilling with water at North Pond in Silverthorne, they wrote in a tweet. “An aerial attack during the day is crucial to firefighting efforts,” the sheriff’s office said. “For this reason, drones are not allowed in the area of the Ptarmigan Fire. We are unable to fight the fire when drones are in the air.” Credit: Summit County Sheriff’s Office via Storyful

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Sign normal life is returning in NSW

Deputy Prime Minister John Barilaro has given the green light for horse racing to return days after NSW opens up with The Everest to welcome thousands of spectators on October 16.

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Firefighters Combat Ptarmigan Fire During Overnight Operations in Summit County, Colorado

The Ptarmigan Fire burning in Summit County, Colorado, grew to about 40 acres on Tuesday, September 28, prompting new evacuations in parts of the county, according to local officials. This footage filmed by Lt Paul Lawrence of Summit Fire & EMS shows the fire on Monday night, the department wrote in a caption. Additional engines were dispatched to assist in the battle on Tuesday as the core structure-protection team continued to focus on protecting homes in Hamilton Creek, according to Summit Fire & EMS. About 300 residences in Hamilton Creek remain on mandatory evacuation while Angler Mountain and South 40 are on pre-evacuation notice, they said. Credit: Lt Paul Lawrence/Summit Fire & EMS via Storyful

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‘He couldn’t get a safe room’: Covid’s new NDIS time bomb

Exclusive: Australia’s disability sector is a Covid-19 time bomb, with thousands of deaths likely when Sydney and Melbourne lift lockdowns, advocates say.

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‘A bomb dropped on us’: Teri’s suicide destroys family

Ex-Servicewomen are twice as likely to take their own lives than other Australians and ex-servicemen face a 24 per cent higher risk of suicide than the general public, according to an alarming new study.

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Aircraft Battle Ptarmigan Fire as New Evacuations Ordered in Summit County, Colorado

New evacuations were ordered in Summit County, Colorado, on Tuesday, September 28, as the Ptarmigan Fire grew to approximately 40 acres overnight. This footage filmed by Summit County resident Michael Weber, who said it was taken in the Silverthorne suburb of Wildernest on Tuesday morning, shows an aircraft dropping fire retardant on the blaze. Additional firefighting resources have been arriving to the scene as crews continue to focus on using aerial resources to keep the fire from moving downslope toward structures, according to InciWeb. Credit: Michael Weber via Storyful

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Drone Footage Shows Massive Lava Flow From Cumbre Vieja Volcano

Ash and lava spewed from the cone of La Palma’s Cumbre Vieja volcano on Tuesday morning, September 28, as lava continued to flow toward the sea. Drone footage captured over Todoque, Spain, shows the glowing lava and gas emanating from the volcano on Tuesday morning, as well as mounds of cooled lava and ash. Copernicus EMS said on Tuesday that satellite imagery indicated that some 589 buildings and 21 kilometers (13 miles) of roadway had been destroyed by volcanic activity since September 19. Credit: 1-1-2 Canarias via Storyful

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‘Direct lie’: Chilling proof of ‘cover up’

Whistleblowers on Wuhan’s Covid frontline have lifted the lid on what was really happening in the city as Covid-19 first exploded, casting serious doubts on China’s version of events.

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Inside Queen’s brutal Meghan slapdown

The Queen’s alleged brutal slap down of Meghan over the Duchess’ pre-wedding tiara tantrum has been retold.

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Murray: ‘Light at the end of the tunnel’ on COVID-19 in Australia

Sky News host Paul Murray says it's been a good day for Australia when it comes to COVID-19 news.

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UNSW predicts timeline for flying cars

The University of New South Wales has predicted flying cars could be coming to Sydney within five years, according to Sky News host Paul Murray.

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Woman Urges Neighbors to Get Out as Quake Hits Crete

The Greek island of Crete was struck by a magnitude-6 earthquake on the morning of September 27. The European Mediterranean Seismological Centre said the quake was one of 20 tremors in total within the space of five hours. One person was reported dead, and at least 11 were injured, local news said. In Heraklion, schools were evacuated and were due to be checked for structural damage. This footage depicts a neighborhood in Heraklion around the time of one of the earthquakes. “I don’t remember so strong an earthquake hitting Crete. I cried out with fear for the neighbors to come out,” Angeliki Mikio captioned the video. Credit: Angeliki Sharik Mikio via Storyful

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When life will get ‘back to normal’

Queensland and Western Australia are closed. Sydney has been in lockdown since the end of June while Melbourne is now the most shut-in city in the world.

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Murray: Next election to be decided by those who don’t intend to vote for a major party

Sky News host Paul Murray says the people who will decide who governs the country at the next election are those who are not planning to vote for one of the major parties. “The people who may say no more team red, no more team blue," he said. “But at some point, in the preferential system, you have to make a choice. “That’s why I believe when it comes down to a choice of climate at the heart of the United States, standing up to China or ‘working the relationship’, to me the choice is clear.”

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Gabby’s family to Brian: ‘Turn yourself in’

Gabby Petito’s family has called on Brian Laundrie to turn himself in as they spoke for the first time since their daughter’s death.

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Lava and Ash Spew From La Palma Volcano as Eruption Continues

Ash and lava were observed spewing from the cone of La Palma’s Cumbre Vieja volcano Tuesday, September 28, as lava continued to flow toward the sea. This footage, posted on Tuesday, shows lava and ash spewing from the volcano’s cone. The source of the video, idafe.com, a website dedicated to paragliding in La Palma, said, “The pyrocumulus cloud is enormous and some ash has blown toward airport.” The source also posted a video the same day that they said shows heavy black smoke south of Todoque. Copernicus EMS said on Tuesday that satellite imagery indicated that some 589 buildings and 21 kilometers (13 miles) of roadway had been destroyed by volcanic activity since September 19. Credit: idafe.com via Storyful

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Matt Kean is ‘at it again’ with NSW set to unveil ambitious emissions reduction target

Sky News host Jenna Clarke NSW Minister for Energy and Environment Matt Kean is “at it again” with the state set to unveil an ambitious emissions reduction target. The Australian Financial review is reporting Premier Gladys Berejiklian has the backing of the NSW Nationals for an emissions reduction target of 50 per cent by 2030.

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Covid-riddled ship on its way to Australia

West Australian residents are bracing after multiple Covid-19 threats have appeared from both the sky and the sea.

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NRL grand final location in question amid Queensland’s latest COVID outbreak

Sky News host Jenna Clarke says the Townsville Bulletin is reporting the NRL would only need 36 hours' notice to move the grand final to Townsville if Brisbane is forced into a snap lockdown.

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Emergency Crews Assist on La Palma as Lava Flows Toward Sea

Lava from La Palma’s Cumbre Vieja volcano continued to flow toward the sea on September 28, El Pais reported, with personnel continuing to do what they could to help locals. Video posted September 28 by Spain’s Guardia Civil shows personnel in the vicinity of the volcano. According to Guardia Civil, almost 300 personnel from various organizations were deployed to assist with the impact of the volcano. Copernicus EMS said on Tuesday that satellite imagery indicated that some 589 buildings and 21 kilometers (13.5 miles) of roadway had been destroyed by volcanic activity since September 19. Credit: Guardia Civil via Storyful

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Queensland records one new locally acquired COVID-19 case

Queensland has recorded one locally acquired COVID case – a Brisbane man in his thirties. The source of the infection is under investigation and will be included in today's figures. The infectious man works in the aviation industry - but has no recent history of overseas or international travel. Public health alerts have been issued for McDonalds Albany Creek Drive Thru on Thursday 23rd September – which is considered a 'low risk' contact. Mother's Duck Childcare and Kindergarten in Eatons Hill – which is considered a casual contact site. Visitors to Seats 'R' Us in Rocklea on the 23rd September are considered close contacts and must get tested and isolate for fourteen days. Freedom Furniture Aspley is also another casual contact exposure site.

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Massive Dust Storm Blankets Brazilian State of Sao Paulo

Several cities in the Brazilian State of Sao Paulo were blanketed by clouds of dust on September 26, footage taken by residents in the region showed. Among the cities affected in the interior of Sao Paulo were Aracatuba, Franca, and Ribeirao Preto, according to local reports. This footage, recorded on Sunday in Barretos, shows the sky turned a reddish shade by the particulate matter in the air, as the wind whistles. Parts of the interior of Sao Paulo state have been stricken by drought this year, a factor cited by Brazil’s National Institute of Meteorology. Officials said the arid conditions, combined with heavy winds, contributed to Sunday’s severe dust storm. Credit: Reginaldo Spartano via Storyful

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Life in NSW back to normal by summer

New South Wales is preparing for life to return to normal by summer – after the premier revealed the restriction settings for residents up until December. Within two weeks those who are fully vaccinated will have access to restaurants, bars, shops and hairdressers. That's all before workers can return to offices and indoor mask mandates are dropped – about seven weeks later.

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Xi, Biden discussed Huawei CFO -White House

The White House said on Monday that an agreement that allowed for the release of Huawei Chief Financial Officer Meng Wanzhou last week was a legal matter and does not represent a softening of U.S. concerns about Chinese behavior.

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German political parties seek coalition

Germany's two main political parties have begun rival bids to try and build a coalition after a tightly fought election. The Social Democrats emerged marginally ahead of the Christian Democrats. However, there are potentially many months of negotiations ahead before Germany emerges with a viable coalition government.

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NASA to launch new satellite

NASA is set to launch it's newest earth-observing satellite into space this morning Australian Eastern Standard Time. The Landsat 9 satellite is expected to launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. The new satellite will work with previously existing satellites to collect images from across the globe every eight days as it orbits 705 kilometres above the Earth.

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R. Kelly found guilty of racketeering

A US jury has found R&B singer R. Kelly guilty of racketeering. He faced a total of nine counts – one of racketeering, with 14 underlying acts including child sexual exploitation, kidnapping, bribery, and sex trafficking. Mr Kelly will be sentenced on May 4.

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Teacher’s body found dumped under leaves

A man has been charged with the murder of primary school teacher Sabina Nessa.

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AOC’s ‘crass political manoeuvre’ on Israel’s Iron Dome funding

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has apologised amid a "disgustingly crass political manoeuvre" regarding funding for Israel's Iron Dome, according to documentary filmmaker Ami Horowitz. The Democratic representative was seen crying after she switched her vote against the bill to "present". "She voted to abstain when she was pushing, she was the prime mover from stripping this bill," Mr Horowitz told Sky News host Paul Murray. "Despicable."

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s ‘self-serving’ trip to New York

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's "self-serving" trip to New York was "so shameless," according to Sky News host Andrew Bolt. "Prince Harry might want to be treated normal but Meghan Markle obviously very much wants to play the royal," Mr Bolt said. "So off they went to New York, with a camera man ... apparently to film it all for their Netflix documentary. "The whole three-day trip was orchestrated to mimic a royal tour." Mr Bolt discussed the issue with Spiked Online Editor Brendan O'Neill.

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Fresh Lava Erupts From Volcano on La Palma

Bright lava and thick smoke erupted from the Cumbre Vieja volcano on the Spanish island of La Palma around 8 pm on Monday, September 27, officials said. Video shared by Canary Islands Volcanology Institute (Involcan) shows lava spewing from the volcano on Monday evening. Copernicus EMS said satellite imagery indicated that some 513 homes and 18.9 kilometers (11.7 miles) of roadway had been destroyed by volcanic activity. Credit: Involcan via Storyful

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Eruptions Continue at Cumbre Vieja Volcano on La Palma

Volcanologists in Spain reported new eruptions from the Cumbre Vieja volcano on Monday evening, September 27. Video shared to Twitter by the Canary Islands Volcanology Institute (Involcan) shows dark smoke and glowing lava rising from the volcano, which Involcan said was experiencing “low-intensity Strombolian explosions.” Copernicus EMS said optical imagery suggested 513 homes and 18.9 km of roads had been destroyed by September 27. Credit: Involcan via Storyful

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Drone Footage Captures Fall Colors in Northern Wisconsin

Leaves on trees in Wisconsin’s northern forests have already begun changing to their fall colors, drone footage taken near the town of Phelps on September 27 shows. According to a “fall color report” tracker maintained by the Wisconsin Department of Tourism, many counties in the northern third of the state have already seen their leaves shift to autumnal coloring. This video, taken by Paul Minten, captures the rich palette of fall colors near Phelps on the morning of September 27. Credit: Paul Minten via Storyful

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How people are making money from used cars

Used cars are fetching significantly higher prices than showroom models as demand for new wheels outstrips supply in Australia and beyond.

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MAPPED: Australia’s unvaxxed LGAs still low on doses

Hitting the 80 per cent double dose Covid vaccine target holds the promise of more freedom than most Aussies have known in more than a year.

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Joe Biden rolls up sleeve to get vaccine booster shot

US President Joe Biden has received a COVID vaccine booster shot. Mr Biden rolled up his sleeve on the same day a vaccine mandate came into effect for healthcare workers in New York.

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R. Kelly found guilty of all charges in sex trafficking case

R. Kelly on Monday, local time, was convicted of leading a decades-long sex crime ring, with a New York jury finding the superstar singer guilty on all nine charges, including racketeering.

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Where Aussies want to travel first once vax targets are hit

Australians are desperate to get interstate after being stuck in lockdown or stuck in their home states due to border closures during the Delta outbreak.

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President Biden Receives COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Shot

President Joe Biden delivered remarks and received his COVID-19 vaccine booster dose on camera on Monday, September 27. Video streamed live by the White House captured Biden’s statement before he sat down to receive the shot. According to the White House, the FDA and CDC recommended that those who received the Pfizer vaccine and are age 65 and older, at high-risk for severe COVID, or are frontline workers can go get their booster at least six months after receiving their second dose. The additional dose would “increase people’s protection as we fight the Delta variant and try to end this pandemic,” the White House said. Officials said they would continue to evaluate the need for booster shots for those that received Moderna and J&J coronavirus vaccines. Credit: The White House via Storyful

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Dozens of Goats Run Free in Atlanta’s Buckhead Neighborhood

Atlanta police said a herd of goats brought in to eat weeds at a Kroger supermarket escaped on Monday, September 27, inciting confusion and laughter in drivers passing through the Buckhead area as the goats trotted along the sidewalks. Rhea McNally captured these clips from the scene on Monday, writing in one of the captions, “I’m sorry but I can’t get over this.” The goats are seen on Peachtree Road in Buckhead, a district in uptown Atlanta. Atlanta Police confirmed to Channel 2 Action News that “the goats were brought in to eat weeds at a nearby Kroger but somehow got loose.” Credit: Rhea McNally via Storyful

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Herd of Escaped Goats Chomp Their Way Through Uptown Atlanta

A herd of goats escaped a weed-eating gig in Atlanta, Georgia, on September 27 and was seen eating shrubs and grass in the uptown neighborhood of Buckhead. The goats got loose after being brought in to eat weeds at a local Kroger, the Atlanta Police said, according to local news reports. Animal control were called to assist the goats’ owner in wrangling the herd from the area. These videos filmed by Gina Bongiorno show the goats feasting on greenery in Buckhead. Credit: Gina Bongiorno via Storyful

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Escaped Goats Roam Northern Atlanta

A herd of goats escaped from a weed-eating gig in the Buckhead district of Atlanta, Georgia, on September 27, local media reported. Video shared on Twitter by Taylor Green shows goats on Peachtree Road in Buckhead, a district in the northern part of Atlanta. Atlanta Police confirmed to Channel 2 Action News that “the goats were brought in to eat weeds at a nearby Kroger but somehow got loose.” Credit: Taylor Green via Storyful

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Chilling call from ‘disappeared’ billionaire

Whitney Duan was one of China’s richest women, with a multibillion-dollar fortune to her name.

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Shocking scale of China’s cover-up exposed

The new book and documentary What Really Happened In Wuhan, exposing the origins of Covid-19, are making headlines across a world still battered by the pandemic. In this exclusive edited extract, author SHARRI MARKSON reveals how Chinese doctors and whistleblowers first realised the enormity of the crisis – but were reprimanded, shut down and even disappeared.

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All the new freedoms in NSW

A trip to Bunnings and a dip at the local pool are among the new activities available to Sydney’s hardest-hit Covid regions, after hotspot restrictions were wound back at the weekend.

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‘Deadset against net zero’: Nats’ climate revolt

Climate talks and “frustrations” with leadership have ruptured the Nationals party room, with regional MPs bitterly divided as the Liberals edge closer to a deal on net zero emissions by 2050.

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Indefinite lockdown for unvaxxed looms

Welcome to Monday’s live coverage of Australia’s Covid-19 situation.

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Melbourne Demons fans celebrate in lockdown

While supporters celebrated an historic AFL Grand Final win in Perth's CBD – back in Melbourne the celebrations were a little different for locked down Demons fans. Loyal supporters found creative ways to celebrate their victory – despite the city's COVID restrictions.

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Jubilation in Zurich as Switzerland Votes to Legalize Same-Sex Marriage

Nearly two-thirds of voters in Switzerland approved the government’s plan to introduce same-sex marriage in a referendum held on Sunday, September 26. According to official reports, 64.1 percent voted to legalize same-sex marriages, with Zurich having the highest number – 69 per cent – of ‘Yes’ voters in the country. This footage, posted to Twitter by Tom Barnwell, shows celebratory scenes in Zurich following the announcement. The result makes Switzerland the 30th country worldwide – and one of the last in Western Europe – to extend civil marital status to same-sex couples. Credit: Tom Barnwell via Storyful

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Iceland elects female majority parliament

Iceland has elected Europe's first female majority parliament with 33 women voted into the 63-seat party in the election on Saturday – which saw the left-right coalition strengthen its majority. The North Atlantic Island was ranked the most gender equal country in the world for the 12th year running by the World Economic Forum. Rwanda, Cuba, and Nicaragua are the only three countries who have more women than men in parliament.

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Missing Florida woman Sheridan Wahl found dead in South Carolina

The body of a young student has been found dumped behind a fire station after she vanished on a trip to see her father.

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Student’s body found dumped near burned car

Missing student Sheridan Wahl has been found dead, hundreds of kilometres away from her Florida home.

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Angela Merkel leaves behind legacy but remains to be judged by history

Outgoing Chancellor Angela Merkel inherited a very stagnant German economy when she rose to power – now it is the fourth largest in the world, according to RMIT International Politics expert Dr Maren Klein. It comes as Germany held its national election today to decide who will replace Angela Merkel – as her time leading the nation comes to a close after 16 years. Dr Klein said Ms Merkel would be remembered for many things amid her tenure as leader of the German people. "She will also definitely be remembered for things like getting out of nuclear energy after Fukushima, she will be remembered for her, in particular, her actions in the 2015 migration crisis," she told Sky News Australia. "However, that is also one of the events that put her at odds with her own party – so it's certainly her legacy but how that's going to be judged by history – well it's history in the making we don't know yet."

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‘Trump without the tweets’: Joe Biden unable to persuade EU he’s ‘reliable’

US President Joe Biden has been unable to persuade the European Union that he is any more reliable now than he was when the evacuation failed in Afghanistan, says Curtin University Professor Joe Siracusa. "I think he paid to high a price in alienating France," Prof Siracusa told Sky News Australia. "France hate being regarded as a small power – it still regards itself as a great power ... and they've made it very clear that you can't trust the Americans." "I think the reason President Biden has stumbled is because most of is foreign policy is coming out of the national security establishment that he has. "So a lot of this is driven by people with very narrow focus and they're not doing a very good job – and frankly the president hasn't persuaded anybody in Europe that he's really back." Prof Siracusa recounted an EU chief foreign policy adviser saying all Joe Biden is – is "Trump without the tweets".

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Guns N’ Roses tour moves to November 2022

Guns N’ Roses fans will have to hang onto their tickets for another year with the legendary rockers forced to reschedule their Australian tour to November 2022.

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Eye Spy – Episode 7: Hunting down criminals with a price on your head

In episode seven of the eight-part podcast series - Eye Spy – criminal hunter Ken Gamble talks chasing fugitives while being targeted by hitmen.

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Iceland elects Europe’s first women-majority parliament

Iceland has voted more women than men into its parliament, a first in Europe, in a national election that saw the ruling left-right coalition remain in power and strengthen its majority, final results showed on Sunday. This report produced by Tamara Lindstrom.

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End of an era: Germans vote for Merkel’s successor

Germans went to the polls on Sunday in a national election too close to call, with the centre-left Social Democrats mounting a strong challenge to retiring Chancellor Angela Merkel's conservatives. Lucy Fielder has more.

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Swiss set to vote yes to same-sex marriage

Swiss voters on Sunday (September 26) looked set to back a proposal to open civil marriage and the right to adopt children to same-sex couples, according to early indications published by Swiss broadcaster SRG. Emer McCarthy reports.

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German election too close to call

Exit polls in Germany are showing a neck-and-neck race between the centre-left Social Democrats and Angela Merkel's centre-right Christian Democratic Union in the country's general election. The SPD's Olaf Scholz and the CDU/CSU's Armin Laschet are the leading candidates to succeed the veteran chancellor – who is not running after 16 years in the role. Both parties have said they will try to build a governing coalition and will reach out to the minor parties to try and garner support. The process to form a coalition could take months during which time Angela Merkel would remain in office in a caretaker capacity. The latest projections show the SPD holding a marginal lead with 25.2 per cent of the vote – while the CDU/CSU trails at 24.6 per cent – their weakest result since World War Two. Voter turnout was at 78 per cent – up two percentage points on the previous election – and is the highest turnout since 2005. SDP Leader Olaf Scholz had told rapturous supporters the results send a clear mandate for his party to form the next government.

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Private eye alleges Peter Foster ‘ordered hitman to kill him’

Australia’s most notorious criminal conman Peter Clarence Foster allegedly ordered a hit man to kill his nemesis private investigator Ken Gamble.

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Drone Footage Shows Blackened Terrain Around La Palma Volcano in Spain

Drone footage posted by the Canary Islands Government Emergency and Rescue Group on Sunday, September 26, shows scorched land and smoldering ash in the areas near the erupting Cumbre Vieja volcano on the island of La Palma, Spain. According to official reports, the volcano remained highly active as lava and ash continued to spew on Sunday, a week after it began erupting. The Canary Islands Volcanology Institute said risk analyses were being carried out and stations would be installed to collect and control the ash fall following the volcanic activity. Credit: @UMEgob via Storyful

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‘I very much appreciate the rapport established already with Biden’: Morrison

Prime Minister Scott Morrison says he very much appreciates the rapport that has been established already with US President Joe Biden.

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Lava Spews From Spain’s Cumbre Vieja Volcano

The Cumbre Vieja volcano on La Palma, one of Spain’s Canary Islands, continued to spew lava on Sunday, September 26, a week after it began erupting. This footage from Spain’s National Geographic Institute (IGN) shows lava and ash coming from the volcano on Sunday morning. Local volcanology agency Involcan said that figures recorded by the Canary Islands Geodetic Network showed a decrease in pressure within the volcano’s magmatic system. Spanish airport operator Aena announced that La Palma’s airport was cleared to re-open on Sunday after volcanic ash was removed from the runway. Credit: IGN Spain via Storyful

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China welcomes Huawei executive home

Huawei Chief Financial Officer Meng Wanzhou arrived in China on Saturday, ending her near three-year U.S. extradition fight, the same day two Canadians detained by Beijing for more than 1,000 days returned home, potentially paving the way for improved ties between China and the two western allies. This report produced by Jonah Green.

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Scott Morrison wraps up ‘successful’ US trip

Sky News Washington Correspondent Annelise Nielsen says there's no doubt it was a "successful" US trip for Prime Minister Scott Morrison. "Absolutely no one expected Nancy Pelosi to stand there and say Scott Morrison has been a leader on climate change," she said on Sunday Agenda. "This is a discussion that is going to be had in the weeks, months, and year to come because it seems like there's been some move between Australia and the US on climate change. "I would predict that there was some kind of deal made while he was here and we will see some sort of announcement in a change to Australia's foreign approach to carbon emissions, climate change and possibly around the Glasgow meeting but potentially even sooner."

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle visit UN

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have met with the UN Deputy Secretary-General in New York. The UN's annual leaders gathering has been taking place with climate change and COVID-19 high on the agenda. Prince Harry and Meghan are attending the Global Citizen Live concert in Central Park. The event aims to encourage climate change action and the redistribution of one billion COVID vaccines with nations in need. The pair visited the World Trade Centre 9-11 memorial earlier in the week.

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Somali suicide car bomb kills at least eight people

A suicide car bomb has killed at least eight people in the Somali capital of Mogadishu. Officials confirmed the blast occurred at a street junction near the president's residence. Authorities say among those killed - was an advisor of women and human rights affairs in the Prime Minister's office. Al-Qaeda linked group Al Shabaab have confirmed it was behind the attack – which it says targeted a convoy of cars going into the presidential palace.

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Limits on unvaccinated to remain in NSW

Sporting events, regional travel and entry into pubs and restaurants could remain off limits for unvaccinated people in New South Wales even when the state reaches its 80 per cent double dose target. The government is expected to reveal its roadmap for 80 per cent vaccination this week as debate ignites among cabinet, as to when the state should reopen community activities to those who are unvaccinated. Freedoms for the unvaccinated may not come until the state has reached 90 per cent double-dose vaccination – which is hoped to be reached before Christmas. Treasurer Dominic Perrottet is pushing for the state to 'reopen for everyone' once all adults have received access to a vaccine – but other crisis cabinet ministers are opting for a more cautious approach. Authorities, however, are warning of the importance of receiving a COVID vaccine. 11 people died with the virus in the past 24 hours – nine weren't vaccinated.

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North America’s Oldest Captive Polar Bear Dies at Milwaukee County Zoo

The Milwaukee County Zoo in Wisconsin announced the death of its beloved polar bear, Snow Lilly, on Saturday, September 25. “At 36 years old, Snow Lilly was the oldest polar bear in human care in North America,” the zoo said. This footage shows Snow Lilly on her 36th birthday in early December enjoying two “birthday cakes” – one made with Jell-O and shrimp, and the other with frozen fish and trail mix. The zoo said Snow Lilly had been humanely euthanized on Friday due to declining health. The polar bear arrived at the zoo in 2005 from the Bronx Zoo in New York City and quickly “became a favorite” of visitors, zoo officials said. “She enjoyed swimming in her pool and could be seen bouncing a large rubber ball on the bottom of the pool like a basketball,” they wrote. Credit: Milwaukee County Zoo via Storyful

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Thick Smoke Rises as Fawn Fire Rages in California’s Shasta County

Plumes of smoke towered over Redding, California, on Friday, September 24, as the Fawn Fire raged in Shasta County. Fire officials on Saturday sad the fire had destroyed an estimated 100 buildings and burned through more than 7,500 acres. Evacuation orders were in place for several areas. A 30-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of arson close to the fire on Wednesday, the day the blaze was first reported, the Shasta County District Attorney’s Office said. Credit: Camille Potard via Storyful

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Dannii and Tina reveal Young Talent Time secrets

Playing pool and Pac-Man – not exactly what you imagined went on behind the scenes of Young Talent Time.

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‘Despicable crimes’: A tale of two Aussie businessmen at war

A bitter tit-for-tat 10-year battle between four high-profile Australian businessmen – including the son of a grocery giant – culminated in a US Court ruling this week.

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Germany vote on new chancellor

Germany will hold a national election tomorrow to decide who will replace Angela Merkel – as her time leading the nation comes to a close after 16 years. In her final appearance of her campaign, Ms Merkel has backed her centre right parties candidate Armin Laschet for the top job – but the race remains too close to call.

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Taliban hang bodies throughout city

The Taliban have publicly displayed the dead bodies of four alleged kidnappers in the city of Herat. The men were killed in a gun fight after allegedly seizing a businessman and his son. One body was reportedly hung from a crane in the city centre – as the other bodies were displayed in popular meeting places throughout the city. On Saturday, a Taliban official warned extreme punishments such as executions and amputations would resume. The Taliban have promised a milder form of rule than in their previous tenure.

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Morrison and Dutton have had a ‘litany of wins’ on foreign policy

Sky News Queensland Editor Peter Gleeson says Scott Morrison and Peter Dutton have had "a whole litany" of wins over the past decade when it comes to foreign policy. "I don't think this country needs to be lectured by the Labor Party about foreign policy and making sure we get our defence right," Mr Gleeson told Sky News host Paul Murray. "I think Peter Dutton will go down without question as one of the best Defence Ministers in this country." His comments come amid the forming of the new AUKUS alliance, which is set to see Australia acquire a fleet of nuclear-powered submarines.

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NSW to ditch coal by 2040 despite the fact it uses a ‘thumping amount’: Murray

New South Wales is moving to ditch coal by 2040 despite the fact a "thumping amount" of the state's electricity comes from coal, according to Sky News host Paul Murray. "In the past 24 hours, 77 per cent of the energy that powers that state came from coal," he said. "Just 18 per cent from renewables."

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Ribbons Tied to Trees in Hometown Tribute to Gabby Petito

Trees in Gabby Petito’s Long Island hometown have been decorated with ribbons in honor of the 22-year-old, whose body was found in Wyoming days after she was reported missing when her fiance, Brian Laundrie, returned alone from their road trip. According to CBS New York, the tribute was organized by the Johnny Mac Foundation, established in memory of a local 9/11 first responder whose widow is a friend of the Petito family. The ribbons were colored teal to match Petito’s eyes, organizers were cited as saying. This footage, posted to Facebook by Christopher James on September 21, shows trees on Blue Point Avenue, in Petito’s hometown of Blue Point, New York. Rob Welsh, the vice president of the Bayport-Blue Point Chamber of Commerce, told CBS that Blue Point was “kind of like a shattered community,” following Petito’s death. Petito was first reported missing on September 11, 10 days after Brian Laundrie returned from the couple’s cross-country road trip alone. Laundrie, a person of interest in the case, has not been seen since September 13. The FBI ruled Petito’s death a homicide, with the specific cause pending a final autopsy result. Credit: Christopher James via Storyful

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Paul Murray: ‘Today we got news about how COVID can affect your pets’

Sky News host Paul Murray says while it has been joked about in the past there was news today about the effects COVID may have on pets. “Can you imagine a 70 or 80 per cent mandatory vaccination rule before anyone’s allowed to go and visit Western Australia when it comes to the puppies,” he said. “Maybe - If they can use that excuse you know the emperor will."

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Labor goes ‘each way’ on national security

Sky News host Paul Murray says Labor has gone "each way" amid the forming of the AUKUS alliance. "You can't trust Labor when it comes to China," he said. "And they want to have an each way bet, just like each-way-Albo."

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2yo kids could get jab; Moderna’s Aussie production hopes

Exclusive: Children as young as two could soon be receiving Moderna jabs with the US manufacturer also revealing plans to make the mRNA vaccine in Australia.

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How to stop retirement scaring the bejesus out of your wallet

Slowly, it creeps up on you. It spends half a lifetime silently approaching. And then, sometime in your 50s, it comes out of the shadows.

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‘They need our help’: Aussie supermodel’s plea

Supermodel Adut Akech was counting her blessings on a whirlwind trip home to Australia before strutting the runways at New York and Milan fashion week.

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Chemist drug price war: What it could cost you

Exclusive: It sounds like the deal of the century — half price prescription medicines — but there’s a sting in the tail.

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‘It’s my body’: How to talk to an anti-vax relative or friend

Many Australians are facing tough questions around how to navigate an anti-vaxxer in their family or their friendship group without destroying their relationship.

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Drone Footage Captures New Vents and Lava Flows at La Palma Volcano

New vents were observed at the Cumbre Vieja volcano on La Palma on September 24, as officials ordered expanded evacuations due to increased volcanic activity at the site. The Canary Islands Volcanology Institute (INVOLCAN) measured an escalation in explosive activity on Friday afternoon. The agency later confirmed that new vents emitting volcanic material had opened. This drone footage, released by the Canary Islands’ emergency services, shows what it described as two new openings at the volcano site, along with the expulsion of lava and other volcanic material. Citing increased dangers posed by the volcano on Friday, authorities in the Canary Islands expanded evacuation zones on La Palma. Credit: 1-1-2 Canarias via Storyful

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90pc vaxxed: Which state will get there first as premiers warned

Border closures that extend into 2022 will push more Australian businesses to the wall, and take a huge toll on mental health and relationships, state leaders are being warned.

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Greta Thunberg marches in Berlin protest

Activist Greta Thunberg has joined thousands of people at a climate rally in Germany ahead of the country's September 26 election. The protest outside Parliament in Berlin is demanding politicians take stronger action to stop climate change with Ms Thunberg saying not enough was being done. “If there’s one other thing that this pandemic has shown us it is the climate crisis has never once been treated like an emergency,” she said. “It is clearer than ever that no political party is doing close to enough but it’s even worse than that, not even their proposed commitments are in line with what will be needed to fulfil the Paris Agreement.”

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Bitcoin plunges after brutal crackdown

The price of bitcoin has plunged sharply after a brutal crackdown by China.

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Quad leaders meet at the White House

The Biden Administration insists the Quad leaders meeting isn't security focussed, despite a strong statement on China by Prime Minister Scott Morrison. He joined President Joe Biden and the Prime Ministers of Japan and India for the meeting at the White House for his final day in the United States. In the opening remarks of the meeting, each country said what they wanted to get out of the alliance with the US wanted a focus on maintaining trade routes and addressing climate change. White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki echoed the words of President Joe Biden, saying the Quad was not a security pact.

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New face masks to fight Covid

Exclusive: New re-usable face masks coated with antiviral materials could be on the market by the end of this year and could help stop the masses of medical waste generated by the pandemic.

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Hero who exposed deadly truth

The new book and documentary What Really Happened In Wuhan, exposing the origins of Covid-19, are making headlines across a world still battered by the pandemic. In this exclusive edited extract, author SHARRI MARKSON reveals how Chinese doctors and whistleblowers first realised the enormity of the crisis – but were reprimanded, shut down and even disappeared.

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Red Flames From Fawn Fire Burn Hills Near Redding, California

The Fawn Fire burning in Shasta County, California, reached 5,850 acres and was 10 percent contained as of Friday, September 24, after it destroyed dozens of structures and forced thousands to evacuate, according to local officials. A woman has been arrested on suspicion of arson in connection with the blaze, according to Cal Fire. The agency is recommending that she be charged with “arson to wildland” with an “enhancement” due to California’s declared wildfire state of emergency. This timelapse sent to Storyful by Jerry Hamblen, who photographed the compiled images taken near Redding, shows red flames engulfing a hill on Thursday. Credit: Jerry Hamblen via Storyful

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North Port Officials Provide Updates Amid Ongoing Search for Brian Laundrie

The sixth day of searching in Florida’s Carlton Reserve for Brian Laundrie commenced on Friday morning, September 24, after the FBI issued a warrant for his arrest related to the death of Gabby Petito and asked the public for information. Officials used ATVs and swamp buggies to traverse the difficult terrain. Specialized dive teams were called in to search bodies of water, the Sarasota Sheriff said. The FBI joined the search for Laundrie after authorities found Petito’s body in the Spread Creek Dispersed Camping Area of the Bridger-Teton National Forest in Wyoming. Her death was determined to be a homicide, the FBI said in a statement. A federal warrant was issued for Laundrie’s arrest on September 22, the FBI announced, “pursuant to a Federal Grand Jury indictment related to Mr Laundrie’s activities following the death of Gabrielle Petito.” Laundrie has not been seen since September 13, according to reports. Video shared with Storyful by the North Port Police captured scenes from Friday’s search. Via email, the department said, “This is an FBI led criminal investigation and North Port Police are assisting our federal partner in any way we can to bring this investigation to a close.” In the footage, North Port Police Commander Joe Fussell said, “We’re covering this area as well as we can. These guys are working really hard … We’re working as hard as we can to find him now as we were on day one.” Credit: North Port Police via Storyful

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Fawn Fire Forces Evacuations in Northern California, Arson Suspect Arrested

The Fawn Fire forced evacuations in Shasta County, California, as the fire grew to 5,850 acres (about 9 square miles) as of September 24, according to officials. Approximately 4,000 Shasta County residents have been evacuated, local news reported. Cal Fire said that one woman has been arrested on suspicion of arson in connection with the fire. As of the morning of September 24, the fire had destroyed 25 structures and is at 10 percent containment. This video shared by the Redding Fire Department, who said they filmed it in Mountain Gate, shows reddish-orange smoke plumes. Credit: Redding Fire Department via Storyful

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Real reason China is angry

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‘Taliban will kill my family but Australia won’t help’

Najia Amiri’s family has a bloody history working for Australia. Her brother Hashmatullah Amiri was killed by a rogue member of the Afghan National Army alongside three Australian soldiers during an operation in the province of Uruzgan a decade ago.

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Fawn Fire Smoke Fills Sky Near Shasta Lake, California

The Fawn Fire burned 5,850 acres in Shasta County, California, and was 10 percent contained as of Friday, September 24, after thousands of residents evacuated a day prior, according to local officials. This footage filmed by Brittanie Pivinski shows a smoke-filled sky near Shasta Lake on Thursday. “During our drive through Shasta Lake, we ran right into a wildfire,” she wrote in a caption. “As we’re entering the area, I get emergency alerts saying they’re evacuating this area.” Pivinski wrote, “It was bright and sunny, then all of a sudden it goes dark from all the heavy smoke and flames. It was wild. My eyes burned for a solid 45 minutes after driving through the fire.” Credit: Brittanie Pivinski via Storyful

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Fresh Evacuations Ordered Amid Increased Volcanic Activity on La Palma

Fresh evacuations were ordered for La Palma residents on September 24 as authorities reported intensifying explosions at the Cumbre Vieja volcano on the Spanish island, and the opening of new vents at the site. The Canary Islands Volcanology Institute (INVOLCAN) measured an increase in explosive activity on Friday afternoon. The agency later confirmed that new vents emitting volcanic material had opened. This infrared footage taken by INVOLCAN on Friday shows “current activity and the lava flows coming from the two brand new eruptive vents,” it said in a tweet. Citing increased dangers posed by the volcano on Friday, authorities in the Canary Islands expanded evacuation zones on La Palma. Credit: INVOLCAN via Storyful

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‘It was wild’: Aussies smashing it in NYC and on Branson’s island

The US and UK have long been magnets for Australians looking to make it big or to simply live the dream.

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‘Practically naked’: Sexy, sheer party dresses are everywhere

It’s not style, it seems, unless you’re wearing a visible G-string and bra (if you’re even wearing one).

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Thousands Evacuated as Fawn Fire Causes Destruction in Shasta County, California

The 5,850-acre Fawn Fire in Shasta County, California, was 10 percent contained as of Friday, September 24, after it had destroyed 25 structures and threatened thousands of others, Cal Fire said. Approximately 4,000 county residents were evacuated on Thursday afternoon after a local emergency was declared earlier in the morning, according to the Shasta County Sheriff’s Office. This footage filmed by Les Potter shows the fire’s progression on Thursday in Shasta County. The first clip shows an aircraft flying over smoke in Mountain Gate, according to Potter. The second and third clips show nighttime footage of the blaze burning near Bella Vista, he said. Credit: Les Potter via Storyful

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Flash Flooding Strikes Pennsylvania After Heavy Rainfall

Flash flooding struck Prospect Park, Pennsylvania – near Philadelphia – on September 23, amid warnings of heavy rainfall throughout the state. Flash flood warnings were issued by the National Weather Service for many of the counties surrounding Philadelphia. Flood warnings have been issued in the Philadelphia area on 24 days since early June, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer. Credit: @heychewyy via Storyful

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Early Snow Falls Over Alaskan High School

Alaska experienced some early snow Friday, September 24, as heavy precipitation fell in parts of the state. The National Weather Service (NWS) said snow would continue throughout the day but would taper off Saturday morning. Several inches of snow was expected, the NWS said. This video shows snow falling on the parking lot of Houston High School in Houston, Alaska. Credit: @alcojo94 via Storyful

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Memorial for Gabby Petito Grows in North Port Town Center

Residents of North Port, Florida, created a memorial for 22-year-old Gabby Petito, whose remains were found near Grand Teton National Forest in Wyoming. Melissa P said she took this video of the memorial in front of North Port City Hall on Friday morning, September 24. “It’s a beautiful sight,” she told Storyful. Petito, who was a native of Long Island, New York, was living with her partner Brian Laundrie and his parents in North Port before her death. The pair had been on a cross-country road trip when Laundrie returned home to Florida without Petito. Gabby’s father, Joseph Petito, wrote on Twitter that memorial services would be held at a funeral home in Holbrook, New York, on the afternoon of September 26. The FBI issued an arrest warrant for Brian Laundrie after Gabby Petito’s death was determine to be a homicide. Credit: Melissa P via Storyful

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Search for Brian Laundrie in Florida Nature Reserve Enters Sixth Day

The sixth day of searching in Florida’s Carlton Reserve for Brian Laundrie commenced on Friday morning, September 24, after the FBI issued a warrant for his arrest related to the death of Gabby Petito and asked the public for information. Video shared by North Port Police Department Public Information Officer Josh Taylor shows the conditions during Friday’s search. Officials used ATVs and swamp buggies to traverse the difficult terrain. Specialized dive teams were called in to search bodies of water, the Sarasota Sheriff said. The FBI joined the search for Laundrie after authorities found Petito’s body in the Spread Creek Dispersed Camping Area of the Bridger-Teton National Forest in Wyoming. Her death was determined to be a homicide, the FBI said in a statement. A federal warrant was issued for Laundrie’s arrest on September 22, the FBI announced, “pursuant to a Federal Grand Jury indictment related to Mr Laundrie’s activities following the death of Gabrielle Petito.”Laundrie has not been seen since September 13, according to reports. Credit: Josh Taylor via Storyful

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Models flash sideboob in Rihanna’s show

“Are you kidding me? Do you know who I am?”

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Morrison: ‘Biden has brought us all together’

Prime Minister Scott Morrison says US President Joe Biden has “brought as all together”, with the Quad leaders to have their first face-to-face meeting in Washington. “The reason we came here to Washington was to take part in the first ever leaders’ meeting, face-to face-leaders’ meeting of the Quad,” he said. “The Quad brings together India, Japan, Australia, and the United States, and President Biden on his initiative has brought us all together at this very important time as the world faces great challenges.” Mr Morrison said the Quad is going to provide a “positive and constructive contribution” in the Indo-Pacific region. Initiatives like clean energy, combatting climate change, distributing vaccines, and finding new supply chains are what the alliance aims to achieve. Mr Morrison said there would be continued talks with Quad leaders about technology, defence, and trade within the region.

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Josh Frydenberg warns Australia may pay a price for not adopted net zero target

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has warned Australia will pay a price financially if it does not adopt a target for net zero emissions by 2050. Mr Frydenberg said Australia will face higher borrowing costs if more action is not taken and is to give a speech to the Australian Industry group. In part of the speech he is to give, Mr Frydenberg emphasises Australia must not be seen to be “not transitioning” to clean energy with the rest of the world. Prime Minister Scott Morrison was asked about the apparent shift towards net zero and said he “would have announced it” if Australia had made the decision. “Australia has not made any final decision on that matter and we’re still; we’ll be considering further when I return to Australia the plan,” Mr Morrison said.

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Next group to face mandatory jabs

Welcome to Friday’s live coverage of Australia’s Covid-19 situation.

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Lava Illuminates La Palma as Cumbre Vieja Volcano Erupts

“Powerful explosions” were registered at the Cumbre Vieja volcano on the Spanish island of La Palma on September 23, according to official reports. Video shared by the Canary Islands Volcanology Institute (Involcan) shows lava illuminating the night sky around 8:30 on Thursday night. Involcan said the explosions had been ongoing since 5:20 pm Thursday. Eruption activity at Cumbre Vieja was first reported at around 3:30 pm local time on September 19. Scientists with the European Space Agency’s Copernicus program forecast that toxic sulfur dioxide gas emitted by the volcano will reach the Iberian Peninsula later this week. Credit: Involcan via Storyful

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Man held and tortured ‘for hours’: cops

Three Queenslanders held a man against his will and tortured him for a number of hours, police say, in an alleged robbery and extortion incident at Gladstone.

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Father of three dead girls has forgiven wife

The father of three little girls allegedly murdered in their Timaru home a week ago by their mother has written about his “three precious angels”.

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Volcanic Eruption Sends Lava, Smoke Into Air Over Canary Islands

“Powerful explosions” were registered at the Cumbre Vieja volcano on the Spanish island of La Palma on September 23, according to official reports. Video shared by the Canary Islands Volcanology Institute (Involcan) shows lava shooting into the sky at 7 pm Thursday. Involcan said the explosions had been ongoing since 5:20 pm. Eruption activity at Cumbre Vieja was first reported at around 3:30 pm local time on September 19. Scientists with the European Space Agency’s Copernicus program forecast that toxic sulfur dioxide gas emitted by the volcano will reach the Iberian Peninsula later this week. Credit: Involcan via Storyful

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‘Not Looking Good’: Heavy Rainfall Floods Central Pennsylvania

Heavy rainfall brought flash flooding to parts of central Pennsylvania on September 23. The National Weather Service reported on September 23 that in the past 24 hours, parts of central Pennsylvania received up to 5.5 inches of rain. This video taken by Katie Hilliard, who said she filmed it in Lewisburg, shows street flooding. “Not looking good,” she says in the footage. Credit: Katie Hilliard via Storyful

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U.S. envoy to Haiti quits over migrant deportations

The U.S. special envoy to Haiti resigned in protest in a letter that blasted the Biden administration for deporting hundreds of migrants back to the crisis-engulfed Caribbean nation from a camp on the U.S.-Mexican border in recent days. Lisa Bernhard produced this report.

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Eye Spy – Episode 6: Real-life James Bond catching threats in plain sight

In episode six of the eight-part podcast series - Eye Spy – bug detector Alan Earl reveals his tech to find recording devices and catch criminals.

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Evacuations Ordered as Fawn Fire Expands North of Redding, California

Residents in Shasta County, California, scrambled to evacuate their homes on September 23 after the Fawn Fire burning north of Redding expanded to 800 acres, sending plumes of smoke over the city. The Shasta County Sheriff’s Office issued mandatory evacuation orders for several areas north of Redding on Thursday. As of that morning, the day-old fire was measured at 800 acres, with only 5 percent containment, according to CAL FIRE. Video recorded by local resident Wendy Rehberg shows smoke from the fire stretching out over Redding on September 23. Credit: Wendy Rehberg via Storyful

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Morrison: ‘Biden has brought us all together’

Prime Minister Scott Morrison says US President Joe Biden has “brought as all together”, with the Quad leaders to have their first face-to-face meeting in Washington. “The reason we came here to Washington was to take part in the first ever leaders’ meeting, face-to face-leaders’ meeting of the Quad,” he said. “The Quad brings together India, Japan, Australia, and the United States, and President Biden on his initiative has brought us all together at this very important time as the world faces great challenges.” Mr Morrison said the Quad is going to provide a “positive and constructive contribution” in the Indo-Pacific region. Initiatives like clean energy, combatting climate change, distributing vaccines, and finding new supply chains are what the alliance aims to achieve. Mr Morrison said there would be continued talks with Quad leaders about technology, defence, and trade within the region.

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Miracle of Kabul: Afghan orphans escape to Australia

Australia is the land of new hope for 10 young ­Afghan orphans who survived a daring escape from the clutches of the Taliban in a top-secret rescue mission to smuggle them to safety.

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The game-changing car no one knows about

The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross wears the largest “EV” badge on the road.

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Aussie CEOs and celebs hire ‘bug detector’ to track spies

They are hidden everywhere – behind paintings on office walls, in ceilings and desk drawers, in bathroom light fittings, and even wired into the boots of cars.

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Don’t let Covid stop swim progress

Parents need to make swimming lessons a priority to make up for lost time during the pandemic, according to former Olympic swim coach Laurie Lawrence.

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Storm System Brings Flash Flooding to Mid-Atlantic Region

A storm system brought flash flooding to areas of the Mid-Atlantic region on September 23, including eastern Pennsylvania, according to the National Weather Service. The NWS said the severe storms and flooding would continue into the late hours of September 23. These videos taken in West Chester, Pennsylvania, show street flooding. Credit: PIO/CCO March via Storyful

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‘Powerful Explosions’ Registered at La Palma Volcano

“Powerful explosions” were registered at the Cumbre Vieja volcano on the Spanish island of La Palma on September 23, according to official reports. The Canary Islands Volcanology Institute said in a post to Twitter that the explosions had been ongoing since 5:20 pm on Thursday. Scientists with the European Space Agency’s Copernicus program forecast that toxic sulfur dioxide gas emitted by the volcano will reach the Iberian Peninsula later this week. This footage, uploaded on Thursday, shows ongoing volcanic activity at Cumbre Vieja. Credit: INVOLCAN via Storyful

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California Firefighters Battle to Contain KNP Complex Fire Threatening Sequoias

The KNP Complex Fire in California’s Sequoia National Park grew to 33,046 acres (about 52 square miles) with zero percent containment by September 23, officials said. Lightning ignited the blaze on September 10, according to officials. An air quality alert was issued for the area on Wednesday, with residents cautioned to “stay indoors if possible” and “avoid prolonged outdoor physical activities.” The wildfire prompted authorities to wrap the base of the world’s largest tree in aluminum. This footage was published by the Suisun City Fire Department, and shows firefighters from the department responding to the fire. Credit: Suisun City Fire Department via Storyful

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Collapse delayed in last-minute deal

The world’s most indebted real estate company has managed to reach a last-minute deal, delaying a potential collapse that experts feared could spark a global financial contagion.

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PM Morrison spruiks AUKUS alliance

The Prime Minister is touting Australia's strong relationship with the United States in a meeting with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Scott Morrison is visiting the US Capitol to promote the new military alliance between Australia, the US and the UK. It comes a week after he announced the trilateral nuclear submarine deal – marking a new era of their partnership. Mr Morrison also spoke with the American Defence Secretary to discuss creating a free and open Indo-Pacific. The AUKUS alliance is widely seen as a counter to China's ambitions in the region.

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World Food Programme Sounds Alarm Over Afghanistan Hunger Crisis

The United Nations’ World Food Programme (WFP) on September 22 again raised alarm over Afghanistan’s deepening food crisis, reporting that “only five percent of households have enough to eat every day.” The fresh warning came hours ahead of a conference between G20 foreign ministers regarding the situation in Afghanistan, scheduled to take place on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York City. Prime Minister of Italy Mario Draghi and President of Russia Vladimir Putin also discussed Afghanistan during a telephone meeting on September 22, according to the Italian and Russian governments. The “abrupt and unrelenting” economic collapse, severe drought, and the “rapid withdrawal of international aid” had helped fueled a cash crisis in the country, WFP said in a press release. Among the 14 million people facing acute food insecurity were two million children at risk of malnutrition, the organization added. “For the first time, urban residents are suffering from food insecurity at similar rates to rural communities, which have been ravaged by drought twice in the past three years,” the WFP said in a press release. “Only five percent of households in Afghanistan have enough to eat every day, according to recent surveys conducted by WFP, while half reported they had run out of food altogether at least once in the past two weeks.” WFP said it was “racing against the clock” to provide help to people, but said it urgently needed $200 million to buy and prepare food supplies for winter. "If we miss this window the consequences will be catastrophic,” said WFP’s Afghanistan Country Director, Mary-Ellen McGroarty. Footage taken by WFP over two weeks up to September 21 shows children in Kabul being tested for malnutrition, children collecting water from a dry riverbed near Mazar-i-Sharif, and a convoy of WFP vehicles crossing from Pakistan into Afghanistan, carrying what WFP said were supplies for pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, and young children. The same day, the World Health Organization warned world leaders that Afghanistan’s health system was “on the brink of collapse.” The UN’s humanitarian chief, Martin Griffiths, announced he was releasing $45 million in funds from the UN’s Central Emergency Response Fund to keep Afghanistan’s health care facilities “operating through the end of 2021.” Credit: WFP via Storyful

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IRA suspects in Australia set to go free

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Cabbies take on Uber at rideshare game

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Threat Aussie family didn’t see coming

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Powerful Wind-Driven Waves Batter Chicago’s Lakeshore

High winds across Lake Michigan brought large waves and flooding to the Chicago shoreline on September 22. The National Weather Service reported wave heights from 12 to 18 feet, which combined with “above-average lake levels” and “storm-induced lake level rises,” could lead to flooding along the Lake Michigan shoreline through Thursday. This video taken by Ashley Heher, who said it was filmed in Chicago’s Rogers Park neighborhood, shows the waves. Credit: Ashley Heher via Storyful

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Biden giving a billion Pfizer doses globally

President Joe Biden says the United States will double its Pfizer donation to developing nations and share around one billion doses with the rest of the world. The stepped-up commitment is to help achieve the goal of vaccinating 70 per cent of the global population within the next year. He made the pledge at a virtual COVID-19 summit on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly – calling well-off nations to take more action to get the pandemic under control. The World Health Organisation says only 15 per cent of the promised vaccine donations from wealthy countries have been delivered. The US has supplied 160 million shots to more than 100 countries – representing more donations than the world combined.

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‘Hopeless’: Two weeks into Taliban rule

It’s been two weeks since the Taliban officially took over Afghanistan, with the militant regime now fighting for international recognition and seeking to calm fears it will rule in the same brutal way it did in the late 1990s.

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World reacts to Melbourne’s earthquake

A rare and powerful earthquake that rocked Melbourne has been widely reported by the world’s media as one that largely left Australians “surprisingly unfazed”.

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Biden, Macron speak after row involving Australia

Joe Biden and Emmanuel Macron have spoken directly for the first time since the US entered into a new defence alliance with Britain and Australia and led France to declare its oldest ally had delivered a “knife to the back” over a scuppered submarine deal.

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4-Foot Python Captured Near Playground in Maryland

Authorities in Greenbelt, Maryland, used trash grabbers to capture a four-foot-long exotic ball python spotted outside the city’s Department of Public Works building, next to a park and playground, on Thursday, September 16. The snake was first sighted by Brian Townsend outside his Department of Public Works office next to Buddy Attick Park. Police officers, public works employees, and animal control officers worked together to catch the non-poisonous python, the City of Greenbelt said. How the snake ended up there is unknown, local media reported. Animal control officer Rebecca Meyers, who led the operation and is seen in the video lifting the snake into a red container, estimated that the python was four feet long, WUSA9 reported. Credit: Greenbelt Police via Storyful

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Dark Clouds Loom as ‘First Cold Front of Fall’ Arrives in Northeast Tennessee

Dark clouds, wind, and rain were reported in Church Hill, Tennessee, on Wednesday, September 22, as the National Weather Service (NWS) issued a warning for “hazardous conditions” in Hawkins County. This footage posted on Wednesday shows trees swaying as winds reach 20 mph, according to the uploader. The area was experiencing its “first true cold front of fall,” according to the National Weather Service (NWS). Temperatures were forecast to dip into the 50s later in the evening, the NWS said. Credit: Eli Bray via Storyful

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Afghan Evacuees Vaccinated by US Soldiers and Medics in Wisconsin

Afghan evacuees were vaccinated against tetanus, measles, mumps, rubella, COVID-19, and influenza during a multi-day campaign at Fort McCoy in Wisconsin’s Monroe County on September 17, according to the Department of Defense. This video, published by DVIDS, depicts several Afghan children being vaccinated by members of the US Army. The vaccination campaign, which began on September 16, is part of Operation Allies Welcome, according to DVIDS. “Our primary purpose here is to take care of our guests and all of their health care needs, as well as health protection,” said Col Matthew Fandre, a task force surgeon at Fort McCoy. “The other main focus is to help with the immigration process through US Citizenship and Immigration Services; there is a medical examination that includes a brief history and physical, as well as any screening for infectious diseases, lab work, and immunizations.” Reports indicated that a special focus was given to vaccinating against measles, after 16 cases were detected among Afghan evacuees, including one at Fort McCoy. The CDC said in a statement that it instated a mandatory quarantine period of 21 days and a requirement of vaccination against measles for Afghan evacuees arriving in the country. Credit: DVIDS via Storyful

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Activists Rally in Washington for Immigration and Climate Reform

Large crowds of people gathered in Washington, DC, on September 21 to campaign for immigration and climate reform. This footage, shot by immigrant organization CASA, shows people marching through Washington, DC. Protesters demanded that “Congress ensure a pathway to citizenship stays in the budget reconciliation package, as well as investments in the care economy, and green infrastructure that will help fight climate change are delivered,” wrote CASA, which said it is “the largest grassroots immigrant advocacy organization in the Mid-Atlantic region,” in a press release. Credit: CASA via Storyful

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Smoke Rises as Firefighters Protect Trees in Sequoia National Park’s Giant Forest

A famous grove of 2,000 sequoia trees in California’s Sequoia National Forest was unharmed by the wildfires burning in the area as of September 21, according to reports. Two wildfires were burning in the Sequoia National Park: the 31,388-acre Windy Fire and 28,421-acre KNP Complex. The park’s Giant Forest is home to 2,000 sequoias, including the General Sherman tree, by some measures the world’s largest living thing. Fire crews covered sequoias with aluminum foil and cleared debris around the trees to prevent them from burning. Kings Canyon National Park closed on Tuesday as the KNP Complex spread, while an air quality alert from the National Weather Service remained in place for parts of Tulare County due to the wildfires. Video posted Tuesday shows a fire crew trudging up a hill in Sequoia National Park. A plume of smoke can be seen rising in the background. Credit: Oregon Woods Inc via Storyful

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Woman accused of shock Covid breach

A Darwin woman is accused of helping a traveller skip quarantine by releasing confidential information.

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Victoria Police advance on anti-vax protesters outside state parliament

Victorian Police have advanced on protesters objecting to the government’s vaccine mandate for construction workers as the rally converges on the steps of state parliament. The confrontation comes a day after violence erupted outside the Victoria’s CFMEU headquarters, prompting the Andrews government to enforce a two-week shutdown of the construction industry.

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‘Abhorrent behaviour’ of protesters has lead to ‘substantial’ public health risk

Victorian Treasurer Tim Pallas says abhorrent behaviour from a minority has lead to a very substantial health risk as protests continue in Melbourne. Protesters have taken to the streets of Melbourne after the government banned construction work for at least two weeks. “It’s a sad day for a lot of the construction industry workers,” Mr Pallas said.

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Health authorities concerned Melbourne protest could become COVID-19 superspreader event

There are concerns from health authorities that the construction worker protest in Melbourne could become a COVID-19 superspreader event. It comes as thousands of workers have protested in the city against vaccine mandates, leading to clashes with police.

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Cold Front Brings Dumping of Snow to New South Wales Ski Resort

At least 20 centimetres of fresh snow was reported to have fallen overnight at the New South Wales ski resort Perisher on September 21, as a cold front brought cooler temperatures across the state. “20cm overnight = best spring skiing day ever?” Perisher Ski Resort wrote in a Facebook post with this video. A strong cold front moved through the state late on Monday causing a drop in temperatures. The Bureau of Meteorology said snow was possible in the state’s alpine areas on Tuesday. Credit: Perisher via Storyful

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