PM drops massive border clue

Scott Morrison has raised hopes that a pause to the reopening of international borders could end earlier than expected as he urged the states not to be “spooked” into lockdowns.

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Barbados celebrates becoming a republic

Barbados has become the world's newest republic, severing ties with the British monarchy. Dame Sandra Mason has been appointed the country's first ever president. The Prince of Wales also attended the event - which coincided with the Island's 55th anniversary of Independence.

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New revelation about Omicron origin

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Heavy rainfall hits parts of southern Queensland

Roughly 1,000 residents in parts of southern Queensland are being told to evacuate their homes - as floodwaters rise after heavy rainfall. An emergency declaration has been issued for Inglewood, east of Goondiwindi. An emergency alert has also been issued for residents of Leyburn - with a major flood level of 4.2 metres expected on Canal Creek.

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Tasmania closes its international border

Overseas arrivals have been banned from entering Tasmania over concerns of the new Omicron variant. Anyone who has spent time overseas since November 14 is now unable to enter the state, unless approved as an essential traveller. Travellers from New Zealand's South Island are still being accepted. Essential travellers will be required to provide a negative COVID test 72-hours before arrival and provide approval through the G2G Pass system. Tasmania's plans to reopen domestic travel on December 15 remain unchanged.

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Shock lifestyles of today’s Territory teens

Aussie teens are glued to their screens for up to nine hours a day, are not doing even an hour of exercise daily and are getting less than six hours’ sleep.

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Fifth Omicron variant case confirmed in New South Wales

A fifth Omicron variant case has been confirmed in New South Wales – with it being a woman who has spent time in the community. It comes as both New South Wales and Victoria have tightened requirements for returning overseas travellers.

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Josephine Baker receives one of France’s highest honors

A ceremony to induct Josephine Baker, the famed French-American singer and dancer, was carried out on Tuesday (November 30) at the Pantheon mausoleum in Paris.

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Barbados Holds Celebrations Ahead of Officially Becoming Republic

Celebrations were held in Bridgetown, Barbados, on November 29, ahead of the Caribbean nation becoming a republic after midnight. The Government of Barbados announced in September 2020 that it intended to no longer be a constitutional monarchy. Queen Elizabeth II will no longer be head of state but the country will remain a member of the Commonwealth. Dame Sandra Mason was sworn in as the island nation’s first president just an hour before the country became a republic at midnight, a Barbados government website said. This video shows dancing as part of the Pride of Nationhood festivities held on November 29 to celebrate the new republic. Credit: UKinCaribbean via Storyful

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South Australians must have a negative PCR test 72 hours before travel to the NT

NT Health Minister Natasha Fyles says the requirement for South Australian’s travelling into the Territory is a negative PCR COVID test rather than a rapid antigen test. “The requirement for South Australia is that you have the negative test 72 hours before you travel and then a test on day five,” Ms Fyles said. “If you do arrive into the Territory without that negative test, we’ll just ask you to do a test and isolate.”

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‘Timely and effective’ quarantine management saved ‘more than 30,000 lives’

Prime Minister Scott Morrison says the “timely and effective” quarantine arrangements in Australia saved tens of thousands of people from dying from COVID-19. Mr Morrison said Australia’s quarantine methods, which were different from other OECD countries, stopped people from catching the virus. “Had we gone down the same path and not taken the steps that we did take, more than 30,000 Australians would be dead today … were it not for the timely and effective measures that this government put in place,” he said. Mr Morrison said the governments collaborated with the states and territories to make sure Australians were safe and the economy was strong through the pandemic.

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The Indo-Pacific is ‘witnessing a dramatic military build-up’: Peter Dutton

Defence Minister Peter Dutton says the Indo-Pacific is witnessing a “dramatic military build-up” amid the growing threat of China. “We know that the Chinese government has 355 vessels, boats, and submarines; they have an increase in that number to 460 by the end of 2030,” Mr Dutton said in Question Time. He said part of the reason Australia entered into the AUKUS agreement is to make sure Australia can “take steps to keep our country safe and secure” in the present and future time. “I note that there are some opposition from those opposite because as we know on national security, leader of the opposition always plays both sides of the fences," he said.

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Adelaide man accused of bizarre theft

A man has landed himself in a prickly situation after he was accused of stealing thousands of dollars worth of cactuses from two properties in South Australia's Riverland region.

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Frydenberg: Unemployment lower now than when Labor left office

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg says unemployment is lower" than when Labor left office with the rate sitting at 5.2 per cent. “After the biggest economic shock since the Great Depression, unemployment today is lower than when Labor left office,” Mr Frydenberg said.

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Hotel quarantine a ‘practical innovative solution’ to stop the spread

Prime Minister Scott Morrison says the government has helped to establish quarantines facilities for returning travellers in the pandemic including the Centre for National Resilience. “They were there to support the broader quarantine arrangements that were put in place necessarily with all the states and territories because the sheer volume of arrivals that would come back to Australia and needed to be accommodated in that way,” he said. Mr Morrison said the quarantine arrangements devised by the government were a “practical innovative solution” and saved tens of thousands of lives. “As a result of the response to this pandemic, more than 30,000 lives have been saved by the very arrangements we’ve put in place with the states and territories,” he said.

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The Northern Territory records zero new COVID cases

NT Health Minister Natasha Fyles says after conducting 2,615 COVID tests, the Territory has recorded zero new cases of COVID-19 and the cluster remains at 58. “Some of the key indicators that we have been using have also been giving us some positive results today; we have negative wastewater results right across Katherine, which is very pleasing, including Bicentennial Road,” Ms Fyles said. The wastewater in Lajamanu has turned to a presumptive positive, meaning the COVID presence has decreased. She said the lockout for Katherine will remain in place until December 7 but things are “pointing in that right direction”. In the territory, 137 vaccinations were administered as the rates continue to climb to the 80 per cent double dose target.

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Australia has ‘some of the strongest outcomes’ from COVID measures: Hunt

Health Minister Greg Hunt says Australia's measures against COVID-19 have ensured "some of the strongest outcomes" of any nation. "The program that we put in place to protect Australians - borders, testing, tracing, distancing and the vaccination program has worked together through these rings of containment to give Australians some of the strongest outcomes of any nation in the world," Mr Hunt said during Question Time. "Of all the nations in the world, Australia, it is one of a few with a loss of life that is so limited - each life lost is to be deeply regretted but no nation is immune." He said, however, that "few nations have done better than Australia" which is "fundamentally important". "Now, as we face the latest news about the Omicron variant, we know that the very systems that were established on our watch, in our time, have been put in place immediately."

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WSJ Opinion: Omicron, Booster Shots and Learning to Live With Covid-19

Covid-19 is an ever-mutating virus, so rather than panic and reimpose pandemic restrictions when new strains like Delta and Omicron are discovered, the world should learn to live with them. Image: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images Composite: Mark Kelly

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‘Clock’s Ticking’: Tiger Woods Casts Doubt on Return to Pro Golf

Tiger Woods cast serious doubt on his competitive golf future in his first press conference since a life-threatening February car crash, saying that his ability to compete will never be the same after the devastating leg injuries. Photo: Doug Ferguson/Associated Press

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Epstein’s pilot: Cockpit door ‘always closed’

Jeffrey Epstein’s longtime pilot, Lawrence Paul Visoski Jr., said under cross examination that he never witnessed sex acts or underage girls without their parents aboard several private aircraft that he piloted for the multi-millionaire paedophile.

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Vaccine maker issues Omicron warning

Existing Covid-19 inoculations will struggle against the fast-spreading Omicron variant, the head of vaccine manufacturer Moderna warned, as countries ramp up vaccination programs and impose further restrictions in an effort to curb growing concern.

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At least 4 dead as extreme winds hit Istanbul

At least four people, including a foreign national, were killed and over a dozen hurt in Istanbul on Monday due to extreme winds across Turkey's biggest city and its surrounding regions, the governor's office said in a statement.

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Vaccines should give good protection against Omicron: expert

Existing COVID-19 vaccines should be highly effective at preventing severe disease and hospitalization from the newly identified Omicron variant, a top South African infectious disease expert said on Monday.

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Lukashenko: Dead migrant’s body was planted on border

The Belarusian state border committee showed footage of a body lying in the woods on Monday (November 29).

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Omicron poses very high global risk: WHO

The heavily mutated Omicron coronavirus variant is likely to spread internationally and poses a very high risk of infection surges that could have "severe consequences" in some places, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Monday.

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Philippines aims to vaccinate 9 mln in three days

The Philippines launched on Monday an ambitious drive to vaccinate nine million people against COVID-19 over three days, deploying security forces and using tens of thousands of volunteers to help administer the program. Emer McCarthy reports.

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Milan makes outdoor mask wearing mandatory

As part of efforts to contain the coronavirus outbreak during the Christmas season, authorities in Italy's Milan have brought in a mandatory outdoor mask wearing policy

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Londoners at odds over tighter restrictions

Londoners were concerned on Monday (November 29) that the discovery of the Omicron COVID-19 variant would jeopardize Christmas plans.

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Second model dumped at hospital dies

A 26-year-old aspiring architect who was mysteriously left unconscious outside a Los Angeles hospital is now brain dead, her family said.

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Jack Dorsey resigns as Twitter CEO

Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey has stepped down from his role as CEO of the social media company. He will be replaced by Chief Technology Officer Parag Agrawal. Mr Dorsey - who founded the site in 2006 - will remain a board member until Twitter's stockholder meeting next year.

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Alarm as Russian troops mass near Ukraine

Ukraine called for swift action on Monday to “deter” its Soviet-era master Moscow from invasion, saying that a Russian military operation could be launched “in the blink of an eye”.

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Prince Charles arrives in Barbados

Prince Charles has arrived on the Caribbean island of Barbados - as it prepares to remove Queen Elizabeth as its head of state. The Prince of Wales will deliver a speech at the inauguration of President-elect Sandra Mason. The celebration will begin later today - to coincide with Barbados' Independence Day.

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‘Fallen off a cliff’: What Omicron means for travellers

The sudden rise of the Omicron variant threatens to kill incipient confidence in the travel industry, with agencies reporting dramatic drops in inquiries.

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Snowfall Creates Picturesque Wintry Scene at French Equestrian School

A horse-riding school in southwest France made for a picturesque wintry scene, as cold weather prompted warnings for snow and ice across multiple departments on November 29. The school, which is in Thiviers in northern Dordogne, posted video to its Facebook showing the snow falling. A yellow warning for snow and ice was in place in Dordogne until 3 pm Monday, with warnings remaining in 38 other departments on Monday evening. Credit: Le Corral d’Edoras via Storyful

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Snow Squall Moves Through State College, Pennsylvania

A snow squall hit State College, Pennsylvania, on Sunday, November 28, as winds pushed bands of snow eastward across the state. Footage filmed by Justin Hassel on Sunday shows snowfall on Penn State University’s main campus in State College. According to the National Weather Service, the expected snowfall for State College on Monday is 0.2 inches (0.5 cm) in a chilly start to the week. Credit: Justin Hassel via Storyful

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Cumbria Countryside Covered in Snow

The English county of Cumbria made for a beautiful scene on November 29, as snow remained after a cold start to the day. The Met Office warned of a cold and frosty start for many parts on Monday morning, with snow on hills. The winter weather followed Storm Arwen, which brought gusts of almost 100 mph when it lashed parts of the UK on Friday into Saturday. Three men were killed by falling trees in separate incidents. This footage was recorded by Sharon Gosling, who posted it to Twitter, saying, “Still a lot of snow on the fell.” The bad weather left thousands without power and some roads closed, local news said. Credit: Sharon Gosling via Storyful

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Deer Frolic in Snowy Upstate New York

Snow and patchy freezing drizzle fell in parts of New York state on Sunday, November 28, the National Weather Service reported, while New York City also saw its first snow of the season. Joseph Frascati filmed deer frolicking in the snow near Chili on Sunday. The weather service said Monday would be “another seasonably chilly day” with lingering lake-effect snow showers in central New York tapering off by the afternoon. Credit: Joseph Frascati via Storyful

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Snow Squall Blows Through Penn State Campus

A snow squall was reported in State College, Pennsylvania, as a cold front cut across the region on Sunday, November 28. Footage filmed by Alex Schaaf shows the heavy snowfall on Penn State University’s main campus. “Got a nice welcome back to Penn State with a pretty hefty snow squall. Visibility dropped quick but everything mainly stuck to non paved surfaces. Great to see some snow,” Schaaf said in his post on Twitter. According to the National Weather Service, the expected snowfall for State College on Monday is 0.2 inches (0.5 cm) in a chilly start to the week, with the highest amount of snow expected to fall in northwest Pennsylvania. Credit: Alex Schaaf via Storyful

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Biden Says Administration Is Working With Vaccine Makers on Omicron Contingency Plans

President Biden said Monday that his administration was working with officials at Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson to develop contingency plans for vaccines or boosters in case they are needed to combat the Omicron variant. Photo: Oliver Contreras/Bloomberg

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Martinique COVID-19 lockdown protests intensify

Police arrested nine people on Saturday in Martinique as protests against COVID-19 restrictions intensified.

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Passengers arriving from SA react to quarantine policies

A Lufthansa flight arriving from Johannesburg landed in Frankfurt late on Saturday evening amid concerns over the recently discovered Omicron coronavirus variant.

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Dutton illustrated qualities of ‘strong and decisive’ leader

Sky News host Chris Smith says Defence Minister Peter Dutton’s press club speech will be remembered as one of the most profound summaries of China’s current diplomatic and military state. “He put our relationship with China, and China’s relationship with the world into accurate context,” Mr Smith said. “He wasn’t fanning any flames for war, he opened all our eyes to the reality of China’s belligerent attitude to countries like Australia. “Dutton illustrated to me all the qualities of a strong and decisive leader.”

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Fresh twist in basketball Covid saga

The NBL has confirmed the Illawarra Hawks’ pre-season Covid-19 scare was a false alarm, paving the way for Brian Goorjian’s side to meet the Adelaide 36ers on Sunday as planned.

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‘Big question’: Sutton’s Omicron worry

Victoria’s chief health officer has expressed concerns about the new Omicron variant as Australia officially announced its first two cases.

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Another country ditches The Queen

On a rainy night in Hong Kong in 1997, Prince Charles read a message from his mother Queen Elizabeth II, as Britain handed back sovereignty of the territory to China after more than 150 years of UK rule.

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Several European countries report cases of Omicron variant

Several European countries have reported new cases of the Omicron COVID-19 variant. Italy, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium and the United kingdom are all reporting new cases of the variant.

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‘No sign’ Omicron strain more severe

Both the Prime Minister and Australia’s top medico say there is no sign yet that the new Omicron variant is more severe than other strains of the coronavirus.

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Winter Weather Brings Snowfall to England’s Lake District

Winter weather continued across parts of Scotland and northern England on November 28, dumping snow and sleet in many areas. Storm Arwen brought gusts of almost 100 mph when it lashed parts of the UK on Friday. Three men were killed by falling trees in separate incidents. Sleet and snowfall were moving into central southern England on Sunday evening, the Met Office reported. The Met additionally warned of icy patches across many parts of the UK until Monday morning. This video, taken Sunday in Windermere, in England’s lake district, shows snow quietly falling in the town. Credit: Windermere Post Office via Storyful

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Shutting international borders ‘not proportionate’ to Omicron risk

Shutting Australia’s international borders is not warranted experts say, despite the highly infectious nature of the new Covid-19 Omicron variant.

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Omicron symptoms mild, says doctor who spotted it

A South African doctor who was among the first ones in the country to suspect a different variant of the coronavirus among patients said on Sunday (November 28) that symptoms of the Omicron variant were so far mild and could be treated at home.

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PM Morrison to convene National Cabinet meeting to discuss Omicron variant

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has confirmed he will convene a National Cabinet meeting today, or tomorrow, to discuss the Omicron COVID-19 variant cases in Australia. Mr Morrison will also meet with the National Security Committee to review plans to welcome skilled migrants and arrivals from Japan and Korea that were scheduled from December 1.

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’It will spread’: CHO’s chilling warning

Australia is waking with fresh fears over what the Omicron variant will mean for its immediate future as governments begin to grapple with a new Covid threat.

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Migrants rescued off Italian coastline

A coastguard has rescued more than 200 migrants - including a newborn baby - from a boat drifting off Italy's southwest coast. The rescue lasted more than 16 hours and was made difficult by weather and sea conditions. A total of 244 people were saved.

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China reveals horror Covid prediction

A group of Chinese mathematicians have offered a “clear warning” about the devastating impacts of the country abandoning its zero-tolerance Covid policies.

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Hunt narrows for missing campers’ bodies

A large group of police will search for the bodies of missing campers Carol Clay and Russell Hill in Victoria’s high country.

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Northern Territory’s COVID-19 cluster grows

The Northern Territory's COVID-19 cluster has grown to 56 after four new cases were recorded on Sunday. The remote community of Lajamanu has been placed into a two-week lockdown following concerns the outbreak may have spread to the largely unvaccinated town.

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Light Snowfall Dusts Portions of Northern New Jersey

Light snowfall coated portions of northern New Jersey on Sunday, November 28, as flurries moved eastwards across the tri-state area. The National Weather Service (NWS) reported that the region’s “first flakes of the season” arrived during Sunday’s early hours, and later said the light snow would move eastward by Sunday afternoon. This video taken by Twitter user @mskitty127, who said it was taken in Newton, New Jersey, shows snowfall. Credit: @mskitty127 via Storyful

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Winter Storm Brings Snowfall to Northern England

Parts of the United Kingdom were under yellow warnings for ice on Sunday, November 28, as snow and sleet swept across Scotland and northern England. Storm Arwen brought gusts of almost 100 mph when it lashed parts of the UK on Friday. Three men were killed by falling trees in separate incidents. Sleet and snowfall were moving into central southern England on Sunday evening, the Met Office reported. The Met additionally warned of icy patches across many parts of the UK until Monday morning. This video taken by Ayub Zumla, who said they took it in the Manchester area, shows snowfall. Credit: Ayub Zumla via Storyful

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New York City Area Registers First Snowfall of Season

The first snow of the season fell in the New York City area on Sunday, November 28. The National Weather Service (NWS) reported that the region’s “first flakes of the season” arrived during Sunday’s early hours, and later said the light snow would move eastward by Sunday afternoon. This video taken in Brightwaters, on Long Island, shows snow falling on Sunday. Credit: @Eugene646 via Storyful

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United Kingdom records third case of new Omicron variant

The UK has recorded a third case of the new Omicron COVID variant. Health officials are carrying out targeted testing at exposure sites including Westminster, in Central London.

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The Alliance: Episode 6

From space exploration to climate change, in our last episode Kieran Gilbert and the team explore the future of The Alliance

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Peru rocked by 7.5 magnitude earthquake

A 7.5 magnitude earthquake has shaken Peru on Sunday morning. The earthquake's epicentre was recorded in a remote Amazon region - but could be felt as far as the capital Lima. Some homes near the epicentre were damaged but no casualties were reported. No tsunami warnings have been issued.

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Israel to ban foreign travellers

Israel is set to become the first nation to completely shut its borders in response to the new Omicron COVID variant. Pending government approval - all foreigners will be banned from entering for 14 days. Returning Israeli citizens will be required to present a negative PCR test on arrival - and then quarantine for up to a week depending on their vaccination status. So far Israel has confirmed just one case of the new variant.

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Revealed: ’Unusual symptoms’ of Omicron

It’s the new Covid-19 variant that has put the world on edge, and it turns out that Omicron has some unusual, though mild symptoms.

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Netherlands reports 13 cases of the Omicron variant

The Netherlands has reported 13 cases of the Omicron variant. It comes as 61 passengers tested positive in Amsterdam - after arriving from South Africa. Tighter restrictions will be imposed on the Netherlands - including curfews for hospitality and cultural venues and limits on gatherings.

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Fans Clash With Police Officers as Violence Erupts During Europa League Match in Leicester

Violence broke out in the stands of King Power Stadium in Leicester, England, during a UEFA Europa League match between Leicester City and Legia Warsaw on November 25. The altercation broke out in the second half of the match as Leicester took a 3-1 lead, according to local news reports. This video by Twitter user @B3nlcfc shows some members of the crowd clashing with police officers over a barrier. Credit: @B3nlcfc via Storyful

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Two cases of Omicron detected in UK

Two new cases of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 have been detected in the UK, with Prime Minister Boris Johnson announcing new border measures as a result. Authorities have confirmed the cases are linked, and they are currently isolating with members of their households. The Omicron variant, which was first detected in Botswana and South Africa earlier this month, is potentially more contagious than other variants.

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Airport passenger describes ‘chaotic’ response to variant

A passenger who was in quarantine in the Netherlands after returning from South Africa on Friday (November 26) said the scene at the airport was "chaotic" after her plane was held over fears travellers may be carrying the newly-identified COVID-19 variant.

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Burkina Faso police fire tear gas at protesters

Popular anger at a spate of Islamist attacks erupted on to the streets of Burkina Faso's capital Ouagadougou on Saturday, and military police fired tear gas at protesters. Lucy Fielder reports.

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Two Omicron variant cases detected in Britain

Two linked cases of the new Omicron coronavirus variant have been detected in Britain connected to travel to southern Africa, health minister Sajid Javid said on Saturday.

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‘Keep Your Eyes Peeled’: Police in Melbourne Seek Suspect After Banana Sculpture Damaged

Police in Melbourne, Australia, asked the public to “keep your eyes peeled” for an unidentified man who damaged a 6-foot-tall banana sculpture in the city’s Fitzroy neighborhood at sometime between Thursday evening, November 25, and Friday morning. Footage released by Victoria Police on Friday evening shows a man wearing a surgical face mask as he uses a tool to slice into the sculpture at the corner of Rose and Brunswick streets. Police said they were attempting to identify the man, and said the damage was inflicted sometime between 9 pm on Thursday and 6 am on Friday. Credit: Victoria Police via Storyful

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‘Punishing’: South Africa lashes recent travel bans

South Africa’s foreign ministry has hit out at travel bans imposed by other countries in response to the Omicron COVID-19 variant. In a statement on social media, a South African government official claimed the latest round of travel bans were “akin to punishing South Africa for its advanced genomic sequencing” in a strong criticism of the global efforts to contain the variant.

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Five face charges over Russian mine accident

Five people in Russia will face charges over a mining accident, which killed more than 50 people earlier this week.

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Three dead as Storm Arwen hits UK

Three men have been killed by falling trees in separate incidents as a high intensity storm sweeps across parts of the UK.

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Two cases of Omicron detected in UK

Two new cases of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 have been detected in the UK, with Prime Minister Boris Johnson announcing new border measures as a result. Authorities have confirmed the cases are linked, and they are currently isolating with members of their households. The Omicron variant, which was first detected in Botswana and South Africa earlier this month, is potentially more contagious than other variants.

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‘Best of luck’: Scott Pape’s advice to crypto buyers

It was a privilege just to be there.

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Ship’s Captain Arrested in Spain on Suspicion of Human Trafficking and Forced Labor

Spanish police arrested the captain of a ship in Cartagena following the interception of a vessel allegedly used for the illegal transport and forced labor of migrants, officials said on Saturday, November 27. Guardia Civil, one of Spain’s national police forces, said in a press release that eight Syrian nationals – alleged victims of a criminal organization operating the ship – had been released. Upon boarding the ship, police said they found falsified documents that depicted at least one of the Syrian nationals as a crew member and that the ship was allegedly disguised as a merchant’s vessel. They added that the Syrians on board “lacked training or qualifications for maritime tasks” but “had apparently been forced to work on the ship under exploitative labor conditions” over several months. “Collaboration between European agencies revealed that the aforementioned ship would have changed its name up to three times, making it difficult to track and monitor,” the Guardia Civil said. The ship’s captain was arrested on suspicion of belonging to a criminal organization, violating the rights of foreign citizens, and falsifying official documents. Credit: Guardia Civil via Storyful

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Aerial Footage Shows North Maine Landscape Blanketed by Snow

Winter showers swept parts of northern Maine overnight into Saturday, November 27, blanketing the area with several inches of snow. This aerial footage, posted to Twitter by James Sinko, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service (NWS), gives a 360-degree view of the snow-covered landscape around Castle Hill, in Maine’s Aroostook County, on Saturday morning. Sinko reported that 6.25 inches of snow had fallen in Castle Hill by around 7.50 am. The NWS branch in Caribou, about 14 miles northeast of Castle Hill, said 5.8 inches of snowfall had accumulated at their office by 7 am. A winter storm warning would remain in effect for the area until Saturday evening, the NWS said. Credit: Meteorologist James Sinko via Storyful

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‘1/4 of My Life in Lockdown’: Children Among Vaccine Mandate Protesters Marching in Melbourne

Police estimated that around 20,000 people marched in Melbourne, Australia, on Saturday, November 27, against mandatory vaccinations, vaccine passports, and other COVID-19 restrictions, the ABC reported. Demonstrators had rallied multiple towns and cities across the country, including Sydney, Brisbane, Canberra, Adelaide and Darwin, according to news.com.au. Children were among those marching Melbourne. This video shows a young girl walking with a placard that reads: “I’ve spent 1/4 of my life in lockdown.” The protests on Saturday followed several weeks of anti-lockdown and anti-mandate demonstrations across the country, some of which was marked by incidents of violence. Victoria Police said no arrests were made at the protest in Melbourne on Saturday, according to the Sydney Morning Herald. Credit: @HoaNguy01811981 via Storyful

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Thousands Across Australia Protest Against Vaccine Mandates and Restrictions

Thousands of people took part in demonstrations in around 30 towns and cities across Australia on November 27 against vaccine mandates and measures to control the spread of COVID-19. Crowds gathered in Sydney and Melbourne, as well other towns and cities including Brisbane, Canberra, Adelaide and Darwin, according to local media. Around 9,000 people attended the protest in Sydney, which was approved by police after an application by organizers. This footage showing Hyde Park in Sydney was recorded by Dameon Steele. Credit: Dameon Steele via Storyful

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Sea Lion Lost in Oregon’s Lincoln City Guided Back to Water by Rescuers

A sea lion named Tiffany was guided back to water by rescue crews after being spotted near a highway in Oregon, police said on Saturday, November 27. Oregon State Police (OSP) said on their official Twitter and Facebook accounts that multiple rescue crews worked together to guide the sea lion back to water. According to the posts, an OSP officer responded to an assistance call from the Lincoln City Police Department on Friday evening after they received reports of a sea lion near US Highway 101. At the scene, officers tried to bait Tiffany using fish bought from a local store in an effort to lure her back to the water, but Tiffany was “unwilling” to follow, OSP said. They then used sheets of plywood to direct her toward Schooner Creek, the nearest body of water, approximately two blocks away, police said. Tiffany was successfully guided to an embankment leading to the creek, where she waited for the tide to come in before making her way back into the ocean, police said. OSP said on Facebook that a small crowd had gathered to watch the operation and some chanted “Way to go, Tiffany” as the sea lion blew bubbles in the creek’s waters. On Facebook, Lincoln City Police Department praised the rescue team involved and thanked citizens for “keeping their distance despite wanting to be involved in such a unique situation.” Credit: Oregon State Police via Storyful

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COVID variant triggers travel curbs on S. Africa

Australia and several other countries joined nations imposing restrictions on travel from southern Africa on Saturday after the discovery of the Omicron coronavirus variant sparked global concern. Edward Baran reports.

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At least 800 year-old mummy found in Peru

A team of experts has found a mummy estimated to be at least 800 years old in a tomb unearthed on Peru's central coast. Lucy Fielder has more.

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Three found dead after rioting in Solomon Islands

Three were found dead and more than a hundred arrested in Solomon Islands's Honiara following three days of violent protests that rocked the capital.

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Top 20 marginal seats to decide Australia’s next PM

The Coalition is hopeful a handful of marginal seats in New South Wales will be the key to a fourth election victory, while Labor has its hopes pinned on strong gains in Western Australia.

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WHO names new COVID-19 variant ‘Omicron’

The new COVID-19 variant B.1.1.529 has a new name with the World Health Organisation giving the South African strain the title "Omicron". The WHO warns there is evidence the new mutation carries a higher risk of re-infection than previous variants and has classified it as "a variant of concern".

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Alert downgraded for Broome bushfire

A watch and act alert has been downgraded for a bushfire near Broome in Western Australia's northwest. However, authorities warn the threat of the fire still remains. An advice level alert has been issued for residents in Willie Creek Pearl Farm in parts of Bilingurr and western Roebuck due to heavy smoke. Total fire bans have been issued for parts of Western Australia.

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ADF pushes back Solomon Islands rioters

Australian Defence Force personnel have helped to quell fighting in the crisis-hit Solomon Islands as a third day of violence and looting spreads across the capital. Honiara is facing civil unrest after the decision by the nation's prime minister to switch their allegiance from Taiwan to China.

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‘Pancake Ice’ Forms Atop Lake Superior in Wisconsin

Rare “ice pancakes” were spotted floating atop Lake Superior near Ashland, Wisconsin, footage posted on November 26 shows. The phenomenon occurs when waves and cold air temperatures cause discs of ice to grow on the water’s surface. The National Weather Service said a “clipper-like system” would bring snow and cold to the area. Photographer Cheryl Koval filmed this footage of the ice on Friday and posted it to her YouTube channel, Extreme Photography Koval. Credit: Cheryl Koval via Storyful

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Flood alert issued for residents in NSW Upper Hunter

Residents in the New South Wales Upper Hunter are on alert to evacuate after the Hunter River at Muswellbrook peaked at 9.9 metres at midnight. A major flood warning is in place for residents in Muswellbrook and Denman. Flood waters in the region, combined with large inflows are expected to cause moderate to major flooding this afternoon and into tomorrow. Residents along the Hawkesbury, Nepean and Colo Rivers are also on alert for minor flooding.

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Dutton: Rise in Chinese military capability ‘alarming’

Defence Minister Peter Dutton has labelled China's militarisation "alarming", warning our nation cannot afford to bury its head in the sand. It's the latest warning from the defence minister, which comes amid increasing concerns about a potential conflict between China and Taiwan.

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English Channel migrant tragedy sparks UK-France diplomatic row

A diplomatic row has erupted between France and the UK after the migrant tragedy in the English Channel which killed 27 people. French President Emmanuel Macron reacted angrily to the UK government's public call for France to take back migrants. UK Prime Minsiter Boris Johnson tweeted a letter he sent to Mr Macron which proposed ways to help avoid a repeat of Wednesday's tragedy. But the French President wasn't impressed, withdrawing the UK from an emergency summit to address Channel crossings.

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ADF pushes back Solomon Islands rioters

Australian Defence Force personnel have helped to quell fighting in the crisis-hit Solomon Islands as a third day of violence and looting spreads across the capital. Honiara is facing civil unrest after the decision by the nation's prime minister to switch their allegiance from Taiwan to China.

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EU urges travel bans amid concerns over Omicron COVID-19 variant

The European Union is calling on member states to introduce travel bans to and from countries where the new "Omicron" COVID-19 variant has been detected. Scientists are concerned about the B.1.1.529 variant due to the number of mutations that have been identified with Belgium being the latest country to report a case of the new, highly infectious variant. The case was an unvaccinated woman who tested positive on November 22 after returning from Egypt via Turkey. The UK reacted by suspending flights from six African countries on Friday.

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Ukraine president says coup plot uncovered

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Friday (November 26) said Ukraine had uncovered a plot to overthrow his government next week involving individuals from Russia, although he declined to say whether he thought the Kremlin was behind it.

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Ethiopian PM at frontline – state affiliated TV

Footage broadcast on state television purports to show Ethiopian Prime Minister at the frontlines in the war against rebellious Tigrayan forces. Olivia Chan reports.

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Belgium detects first case of new variant in Europe

Belgium has detected the first case of the new coronavirus variant which was first found in South Africa, a virologist said on Friday (November 26).

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French block British boat amid fishing row

French fishermen blocked a British cargo vessel from docking in a Brittany port on Friday (November 26), in protest at what they say are moves by authorities in London and Jersey to withhold licenses to fish in British waters under a post-Brexit deal.

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Flights should be suspended over new variant: Von der Leyen

The European Union's chief executive called on Friday (November 26) for a suspension of air travel connection to places where a new coronavirus variant has been detected.

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EU urges travel bans amid concerns over Omicron COVID-19 variant

The European Union is calling on member states to introduce travel bans to and from countries where the new "Omicron" COVID-19 variant has been detected. Scientists are concerned about the B.1.1.529 variant due to the number of mutations that have been identified with Belgium being the latest country to report a case of the new, highly infectious variant. The case was an unvaccinated woman who tested positive on November 22 after returning from Egypt via Turkey. The UK reacted by suspending flights from six African countries on Friday.

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Covid super-variant spreads to Europe

A new and heavily mutated Covid variant has spread to Europe after first being detected in South Africa, Hong Kong, Botswana and Israel.

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Scottish Police Urge Residents in Storm-Warned Areas to Avoid Travel

Police in Scotland warned residents not to travel through areas under threat from Storm Arwen, as severe weather battered parts of the north and east coast on November 26. “The high-winds being experienced along the coastal areas of the north, east and southern parts of Scotland have led to red weather warnings coming into effect and as such, any motorist within these affected regions should not travel under any circumstances,” said Superintendent Simon Bradshaw. The warning extended not just to drivers but other members of the public, according to a police statement. The Met Office issued a “rare red weather warning” which would remain in effect until November 27. Footage by Aberdeenshire resident Caroline McFarlane shows strong winds pummelling a fence. The video was filmed in the town of Portsoy, she said. Credit: Caroline McFarlane via Storyful

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Extinction Rebellion Block UK Amazon Sites on Black Friday

Climate activists blocked Amazon sites across the UK on November 26, Black Friday, to “confront the exploitative and environmentally destructive business practices of one of the world’s largest companies," Extinction Rebellion said. This footage, posted on Twitter by Extinction Rebellion UK, shows a protester outside an Amazon site in Tilbury dressed as former Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos sat on a rocket with the words ‘amazon crime’ written on its nose. Extinction Rebellion said 13 blockades were planned at Amazon fulfilment centres across the country, including Peterborough and Dartford. The activists said the sites accounted for over 50 percent of Amazon deliveries in the UK. Credit: Extinction Rebellion UK via Storyful

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Group of Javelinas Visit Texan NWS Office on Thanksgiving Eve

A squadron of javelinas, also known as peccaries or skunk pigs, paid a visit visiting the National Weather Service office in Midland, Texas, footage posted by the office on November 25 showed. According to the post, the animals are being considered “new office mascots”. Credit: @NWSMidland via Storyful

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Australia Deploys Soldiers and Police to Solomon Islands Amid Unrest

Australia has deployed troops and federal police officers to the Solomon Islands, as the South Pacifica nation braced for continued protests amid calls for the prime minister to step down. Footage by local journalist Georgina Kekea shows an Australian Air Force aircraft landing at the airport in the capital Honiara on November 26. Australia’s foreign minister said federal police arrived in the island nation by November 25, and Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced plans to send a further 50 officers and 43 Defence Force personnel to the country on November 26 in response to a request from the Solomon Islands’ prime minister. Speaking to ABC Radio, Foreign Minister Marise Payne said officials believed there were around 200 Australian nationals in the Solomon Islands, and advised them to avoid demonstrations. Authorities said on Friday that a 7 pm to 6 am curfew in Honiara would continue until revoked by the Governor-General. Protesters calling for the resignation of Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare descended on the capital on Wednesday, leading to two days of demonstrations. Credit: Georgina Kekea via Storyful

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Strong Winds Lash Scottish Island Village As Storm Arwen Prompts Red Weather Warning

The Met Office issued a “rare red weather warning” for the northeast of the United Kingdom on November 26 as Storm Arwen was predicted to “bring high winds and disruption for much of the UK.” The warning was scheduled to come into effect at 3 pm, and would last until 2 am on Saturday, the Met Office said. This footage was published by Twitter user @Orkat3, and shows strong winds lashing a village on the Scottish Orkney archipelago. Credit: @Orkat3 via Storyful

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Baby Yoda Balloon Draws Cheers From Crowd at Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade

The 95th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade returned in its full glory to the streets of New York City on Thursday, November 25. The parade was held without crowds and curtailed to one block in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic. The parade, which began at 9am, had 2.5 miles of public viewing along New York streets, and featured 15 giant character balloons, 28 floats, 36 novelty and heritage inflatables, more than 800 clowns, 10 marching bands and 9 performance groups. Credit: @tajmahalcomics via Storyful

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US survey finds Thanksgiving dinner cost spike

A major US national survey has revealed Americans will pay more for this year's Thanksgiving dinner than ever before. With inflation hitting a 31 year high, grocery prices are climbing across the US.

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Dozens killed in Siberian mine fire

At least 14 people have been killed after a fire at a mine in Siberia. More than 40 others were injured in the incident, some suffering smoke poisoning. Coal dust in a ventilation shaft caught alight after high levels of methane was detected. At least 35 people remain trapped underground but the search and rescue effort has been halted due to an explosion threat.

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New details of English Channel migrant tragedy which claimed 27 lives revealed

French authorities have revealed more details about the victims of the worst ever migrant tragedy in the English Channel which claimed 27 lives after their boat capsized off Calais. "It was really dramatic, there were floating bodies, it was really very shocking," a rescuer said.

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Aussie troops armed with ‘lethal weapons’

Australian troops armed with lethal weapons have been told their role is not to intervene in the deteriorating domestic situation in the Solomon Islands.

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Masks scrapped as NSW revises COVID-19 roadmap

Masks will no longer be mandatory indoors once New South Wales reaches its 95 per cent fully vaccinated target under a revised roadmap. There's good news for parents as well with new rules to be introduced on Monday allowing schools to stay open despite COVID cases.

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Aussie troops armed with ‘lethal weapons’

Australian troops armed with lethal weapons have been told their role is not to intervene in the deteriorating domestic situation in the Solomon Islands.

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Aistralia sends 100 ADF troops and federal police to Solomon Islands

Australia will send more than 100 Australian Defence Force troops and federal police to the Solomon Islands to help restore order and stability. The nation's Prime Minister requested help from the Australian government after political tensions sparked two days of rioting and looting in Honiara. The tensions, predominantly driven by economic issues, have been inflamed by a decision to break diplomatic ties with Taiwan in favour of China in 2019. Prime Minister Scott Morrison says the deployment will help with riot control and critical security infrastructure.

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Son Surprises Mom by Appearing From Closet on Thanksgiving Eve

A son surprised his mother at her home in Indiana on Wednesday, November 24, by arriving home to celebrate Thanksgiving. The unsuspecting mom, Rebecca Kiser, was looking for her coat from the closet at her home in Madison when her son, Daniel Rysak, jumped out to surprise her. This footage shows Kiser’s shock and delight. Credit: Daniel Rysak via Storyful

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Scott Morrison: Federal ICAC a ‘kangaroo court’

Scott Morrison has blasted the New South Wales anti-corruption body which ended Gladys Berijiklian's tenure as Premier, criticising Labor's support for the "kangaroo court" in the process. The Prime Minister is under fire for his failure to deliver a federal ICAC, which saw Liberal MP Bridget Archer cross the floor on Thursday. It caps off a messy week in Parliament after Labor accused the PM of losing control.

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UK will do ‘whatever necessary’ to secure French coast

Britain will do whatever is necessary to help secure the French coast to stop migrants risking their lives trying to cross the English Channel, Home Secretary Priti Patel said on Thursday, addressing the House of Commons after the migrants tragedy in the channel.

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Save the Children: Safer pathways needed for migrants

The drowning death of 27 migrants attempting to reach the UK by boat, including children and a pregnant woman, was not unexpected, according to Daniela Reale, a child protection expert from Save the Children UK. .

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EU commissioner says migrant deaths are a “tragedy”

The European Commissioner responsible for home affairs called the death of 27 people trying to cross the Channel a "tragedy" on Thursday (November 25), saying more needed to be done to fight people smugglers.

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Italian coastguards rescue some 300 migrants at sea

The Italian coastguard rescued some 300 migrants at sea overnight off the Lampedusa island, dragging on board some people who were already in the water.

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Pope promises to help moribund Lebanon rise again

Pope Francis, meeting the prime minister of Lebanon, on Thursday (November 25) likened the country to a dying person and asked God to give its people the strength to "arise".

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NSW records 276 new Covid-19 cases

NSW has recorded 276 new cases of Covid-19 and no new deaths.

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New Zealand border restrictions a blow for trans-Tasman travel

An aviation expert is calling New Zealand's decision to shut Australians out of the country until April 2022 a complete blow for the trans-Tasman travel sector. Prior to the pandemic, New Zealand ranked as Australia's top travel destination with 1.5 million people making the trip each year. Australian Federation of Travel Agents CEO Dean Long says the country is at risk of losing its sizeable share of the market as travellers book other destinations in its place. While New Zealanders will be able to travel to Australia on January 17, Australians will be barred entry until April 30.

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NSW COVID Committee to discuss easing of indoor mask rules

The New South Wales COVID committee is preparing to meet to discuss changes to the state's mask rules beyond December 15. Restrictions are expected to lift once the 95 per cent double dose vaccine rate is reached around mid-December. Mask measures could however be extended in a bid to prevent coronavirus outbreaks over Christmas. In New South Wales, masks are required indoors with the exception of offices and during exercise. Health authorities are wary of easing rules ahead of a busy retail period.

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Clive Palmer teases election bid

Mining magnate Clive Palmer will not rule out a bid to return to politics in the next election as his party gears up to “save” Australia, capitalise on anti-government sentiment and push major parties out of Canberra.

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Vic hits major jab target as cases rise

Victoria recorded 1254 new Covid-19 cases and five more deaths on Thursday as the state officially reaches its 90 per cent double-dose vaccine target.

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Traffic light coalition ends the Merkel era

German Social Democrat Olaf Scholz said on Wednesday he had reached a coalition deal to form a new government that will try to modernize Europe's largest economy. It brings the curtain down on the Angela Merkel era. Rhiannon Oliver reports.

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Don’t call Lukashenko president: Tsikhanouskaya

Exiled Belarus opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya called for media outlets to stop describing her country's contested leader Alexander Lukanshenko as 'president', during a speech to the European Parliament in Strasbourg on Wednesday.

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Migrants leave for England from a French beach

Bundled from the bitter cold in black woolly hats and puffy jackets, they hauled the rubber dinghy on their shoulders under a steely grey November sky, at daybreak, over the dunes towards the beach.

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Magdalena Andersson becomes Sweden’s first female PM

Social Democrat leader Magdalena Andersson became Sweden's first female prime minister on Wednesday, November 24.

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Real Madrid’s Benzema gets suspended jail term

France and Real Madrid forward Karim Benzema was found guilty of complicity in the attempted blackmail of a former international team mate over a sex tape on Wednesday and sentenced to a one-year suspended jail term. Emer McCarthy reports.

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‘We’ll stay here until Europe takes us’: Iraqi migrant

An Iraqi migrant said on Tuesday (November 23) he and his friends sheltering in a crowded Belarusian warehouse will stay until "Europe accepts us", adding that going back to Iraq would be unsafe.

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Jury unanimously finds Ahmaud Arbery killers guilty

The three men accused of killing a black man Ahmaud Arbery in Georgia last year have been unanimously found guilty of murder. Travis McMichael, his father Greg McMichael and neighbour William Bryan shot dead the 25-year-old in February 2020 while he was on a run. The trio claimed Mr Arbery had been involved in a spate of burglaries in the area and had killed the man in self defence while attempting to make a citizens arrest. All three men face the prospect of life imprisonment with sentencing scheduled for a later date.

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Best health and fitness Black Friday deals

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New Uber tech to slam brakes on fake drivers

Sexual predators may no longer be able to pose as Uber drivers to trick unsuspecting passengers after a new safety feature launches in Australia on Thursday.

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How true keyboard warriors fight ‘devastating’ cyber crime

“Sometimes the most interesting calls come through at 2am. We’ve had a phone call from a (government) minister in the early hours of the morning.”

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‘Can’t be ignored’: Dr Chris Brown’s new business venture

Fur babies adopted during the pandemic are beginning to show signs of separation anxiety, as coronavirus restrictions ease and people return to the office.

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Revealed: Best Black Friday travel deals

A bonanza of domestic holiday deals will rain down on Aussie travellers as they emerge from almost two years of Covid lockdowns and restrictions. With most borders opening across the country in time for Christmas, Black Friday and Cyber Monday holiday deals will see domestic flights, tours, accommodation and travel accessories slashed.

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Watch: Three Men Found Guilty of Murder in Killing of Ahmaud Arbery

Gregory McMichael, Travis McMichael and William “Roddie” Bryan Jr., the three men charged in the shooting death of Ahmaud Arbery, were found guilty of murder by a Georgia jury Wednesday. Photos: Octavio Jones/AP; Sean Rayford/Getty; Elijah Nouvelage/Press Pool

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Trio who killed unarmed jogger learn fate

The three white men on trial for killing an unarmed jogger, Ahmaud Arbery, in the US have been found guilty of murder in the fatal pursuit of the Georgia man.

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33 dead in English Channel disaster

At least 33 migrants have drowned in the Channel in the deadliest incident since the crisis began after an inflatable dinghy flipped over.

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Light Snowfall Dusts Portions of Nova Scotia, Canada

Light snow fell across portions of Nova Scotia on the morning of Wednesday, November 24. Environment and Climate Change Canada forecast wet flurries in the area throughout most of Wednesday. This video, taken in Halifax’s Camp Hill Cemetery, shows snowfall. Credit: @deadinHalifax via Storyful

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Hundreds of Turkeys Distributed at Annual Thanksgiving Drive in Brooklyn, New York

Hundreds of turkeys were distributed to families for Thanksgiving at an annual turkey drive in Brooklyn, New York, on Sunday, November 21. The drive was organized by non-profit organization A Leaders Help, who said hundreds of turkeys were provided to the community that day. This footage, posted to Instagram, shows people gathered at the turkey drive in the Flatbush area of Brooklyn. Credit: @iamdjcastro via Storyful

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Dog Frolics as Snow Falls in Boise

A woman in Boise, Idaho, filmed her dog frolicking in the snow on Tuesday, November 23. The video, filmed by dog owner Steph Harrington, shows the canine running and jumping in the snow. The snow was brought by a cold front that swept through southeast Oregon and southern Idaho. Credit: Steph Harrington via Storyful

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Londoners Wait in Long Lines at UK’s First Popeyes

Hundreds queued up in a London shopping mall last weekend, eager to get a taste of the food at the UK’s first Popeyes fried chicken restaurant. This footage, shared on TikTok by @kiranrani.k, shows a long line snaking through the restaurant, at Westfield Stratford City in East London. Timeout said the outlet replaced a KFC. Credit: @kiranrani.k via Storyful

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Young Buck Breaks Into Tennessee Elementary School

A young deer surprised staff when it turned up at an elementary school in Springfield, Tennessee, on November 23. Footage posted by the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency shows the animal, identified as a whitetail buck, standing innocently in a ransacked classroom at Westside Elementary School. “Officer Kaleb Stratton was called to the school to remove the individual, who had apparently broken his way in through an emergency exit,” the agency said on Facebook, adding that the buck “was in good spirits.” “Well he tried to enroll but we turned him down,” Westside Elementary said, adding: “He was missing proofs of address and shot records. The kids had no idea.” The school said the deer was taken off campus before students realized they almost had a new classmate. Credit: Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency via Storyful

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NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet confirms mask wearing relaxation

New South Wales Premier Dominic Perrottet has confirmed COVID-19 restrictions will be eased from December 15 despite a reported health ministry push to extend mask wearing into the holiday season. Wearing masks indoors will no longer be compulsory on transport, retail or business venues from that date, which is also when the state's unvaccinated will be granted extra freedoms. The state will ease rules once its 95 per cent fully vaccinated target is reached or on December 15, whichever comes first. Mr Perrottet says New South Wales is "getting back on track" after prolonged lockdowns and mask rules are not here to stay.

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New York Police Prepare for Thanksgiving Day Parade

The New York City Police Department released footage on November 22 showing officers setting up concrete barriers on Manhattan’s Upper West Side ahead of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. After a heavily downsized celebration last year, Thursday’s parade will travel from 77th Street and Central Park West down to Macy’s flagship store on 34th Street, according to the company. This footage, taken on Columbus Avenue near the start of the parade, shows members of the NYPD setting out barriers between the sidewalk and street. “Just like in years past, NYPD cops will be ensuring a safe and fun day, our partners at @NYCSanitation will be helping to close streets — and 360,000 pounds of concrete barriers will be placed along the route,” wrote Deputy Commissioner John Miller. Credit: NYPD via Storyful

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Mayors of 12 LGAs of concern demand lockdown apology

Western Sydney mayors are calling for an apology and a parliamentary inquiry into how lockdowns were managed through the height of this year's COVID outbreak with correspondence showing tighter restrictions did not form part of the health advice. Residents of Sydney's former 12 local government areas of concern were subjected to tighter restrictions and a heavy police presence compared to the rest of the city, but that was not the health advice provided by the state's Chief Health Officer Dr Kerry Chant, according to an email released under a parliamentary order.

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Long Lines Form at Orlando Airport Ahead of Thanksgiving Holiday

Passengers encountered long lines at airports across the US ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday, as seen in footage filmed on Tuesday, November 23. Video taken by traveler Michael Madelle shows the scene at a security checkpoint in Florida’s Orlando International Airport. “If you’re traveling for the holidays you better get to the airport absurdly early,” he wrote in a caption. “It’s 6 am and the line for security at MCO is backed up to ticketing. Expected wait is three-plus hours. I had to reschedule my flight from 6 am to 2.” A record number of people have been traveling by air, with 2,200,000 people screened at US airport checkpoints on November 19 alone, WPLG reported. Credit: Michael Madelle via Storyful

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Hungarians queue for shots as COVID cases surge

Hungarians queued for COVID-19 shots outside Budapest's main hospitals on Monday (November 22) as Hungary for the first time offered vaccinations without prior registration amid a surge in new infections.

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Dutton accused of ‘playing political games’ over China rhetoric

Labor is accusing the federal government of playing up fears of warmongering with China after Defence Minister Peter Dutton was criticised by a Chinese diplomat for playing "political games". Mr Dutton and Penny Wong have traded barbs a day after China's spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Zhao Lijian went on the attack, accusing the federal government of a Cold War-like approach to the superpower. “As a senior official of the Australian government, (Mr Dutton) is obsessed with the Cold War mentality and ideological prejudices,” Mr Zhao said. “He has repeatedly made provocations, sensational and astonishing statements on China-related issues.”

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At least 46 people killed in Bulgaria bus crash

At least 46 people have been killed amid the worst bus crash in Bulgaria's history. Among the dead include the driver and 12 children. The bus was taking North Macedonian tourists home from Turkey. Officials say the bus hit a highway barrier before bursting into flames.

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AC/DC among 2022 Grammy Nominees

AC/DC will be flying the flag for Australia at the 2022 Grammy Awards.

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Queen, Wills blast Harry rift claims in BBC doco

The royal family have blasted the BBC for airing “overblown and unfounded claims” about a rift between Prince William and Harry.

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Prince Charles opens new AstraZeneca research center

Britain's Prince Charles formally opened a new 1 billion pound ($1.3 billion) AstraZeneca research and development (R&D) facility in Cambridge, eastern England, on Tuesday (November 23), as the company aims to fuel the growth of its drug pipeline.

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Israel starts vaccinating children aged 5-11

Israel kicked of a nationwide campaign to vaccinate children aged 5-11 on Tuesday, hoping to beat down a recent rise in coronavirus infections.

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Trial begins over 2019 Sri Lanka Easter bombings

The trial of 25 men in Sri Lanka, said to be linked to Islamic State, has begun over their alleged roles in the Easter church and hotel attacks that killed or wounded hundreds. This report contains some graphic images. Matthew Larotonda reports.

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Taliban restrictions ban shows with female actors

The Taliban administration has released a set of restrictions on Afghan media, including banning television dramas that included female actors and ordering women news presenters to wear "Islamic hijab".

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Mount Athos monks put trust in God – and vaccines

A drive is on to vaccinate the monks of Mount Athos, one of the Orthodox Church's most sacred religious sites. The coronavirus has spread like wildfire in the community. Matthew Larotonda reports.

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Rape Suspect Bounces Off Reinforced Glass While Trying to Jump Out Sixth-Floor Window

A rape and kidnapping suspect bounced off reinforced glass when he tried to jump through a sixth-floor hotel room window to escape from police in Blue Ash, Ohio – a suburb of Cincinnati – on November 21. Police said officers were called to the hotel for a welfare check after a front desk attendant noticed a woman looking “unwell” with a man. The staff member told police she was “discreetly able to ask the female if she was okay” and “the female used body language to indicate that something was wrong.” Officers arrived at the hotel room and questioned Onjre Damon George before he attempted to jump through the window to escape, only to be bounced back into the room. In a statement, Blue Ash Police Chief Scott Noel said that the incident was “not a random kidnapping” and that the "victim and suspect were known to each other.” George was arrested and charged with assault, kidnapping, and rape. The woman was hospitalized. Credit: Blue Ash Police Department via Storyful

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Adorable Shelter Dogs Dig in to Thanksgiving Feast

Dogs who would likely still be at a shelter in Jacksonville, North Carolina, over Thanksgiving were treated to a special festive meal, footage posted on November 22 shows. This footage, posted on Facebook by Onslow County Animal Services, shows several dogs at the shelter tucking into a Thanksgiving dinner with all the trimmings. “We wanted to do something for these wonderful animals, who will likely be spending their Thanksgiving at the shelter,” Onslow County Animal Services said. Credit: Onslow County Animal Services via Storyful

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Smoke Billows Into Night Sky After House Explosion in Flint Suburb

At least three people were missing and two others hospitalized after an explosion at a house in Flint, Michigan, on November 22, according to local news reports. Mid-Michigan Now said people reported “feeling the ground shake” in nearby suburbs of Grand Blanc, Mundy Township, and Burton. Three homes near the house were also damaged in the incident. Mariah Overton recorded this footage showing plumes of smoke billow into the night sky as the house burned. Credit: Mariah Overton via Storyful

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Several Inches of Snow Falls in Spanish Mountains

Parts of northern and central Spain were under a snow storm warning from November 22 to 23, as an isolated high-altitude depression, known as a Dana in Spain, led to a drop in temperatures. This footage, uploaded to Twitter by local meteorologist @meteosegovia, shows a peaceful snowfall in the town of San Ildefonso. Spain’s weather service, AEMET, said up to 9.8 inches (25 centimeters) of snow was expected to fall in mountainous areas of some regions on Tuesday. Credit: @meteosegovia via Storyful

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President and First Lady Help Serve Thanksgiving Meal at Fort Bragg

US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden donned aprons to dish out an early Thanksgiving meal to service members and families at Fort Bragg on November 22. Footage released by the White House shows the first couple speaking to those gathered for the celebration. “I know what it feels like for all your families here because you won’t be home for the holidays, and I know what it’s like to see that empty seat at the table,” Jill Biden said, referencing the couple’s late son Beau, who had served in the military. “I want to thank not only you warriors, but I want to thank your families because they stand and wait, and I know how hard it is to have someone who’s not at the table on a holiday,” Joe Biden said. Credit: The White House via Storyful

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Schwab’s Dollar Outlook

Kathy Jones, Schwab Center for Financial Research chief fixed income Strategist, discusses her firm's outlook for the greenback.

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Brian Laundrie’s cause of death revealed

Brian Laundrie, the sole suspect in the death of New York woman Gabby Petito, died by suicide, a lawyer for the Laundrie family said Tuesday.

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Shock Wills and Harry BBC doco sparks royal boycott

The Duke of Cambridge, the Queen and Prince Charles are reportedly threatening to boycott the BBC over a two-part documentary about William and Harry’s “tumultuous” relationship.

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‘I support BLM’: Rittenhouse’s shock first interview

Kyle Rittenhouse - the US man found not guilty after he shot dead two people during racial violence - has given his first interview since his acquittal.

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‘I’m not racist’: Kyle Rittenhouse reveals support for BLM

Kyle Rittenhouse claims he is "not racist" and supports the Black Lives Matter movement during his first interview following his acquittal. The 18-year-old was found not guilty of killing two people and wounding a third during a racial justice protests in Kenosha, Wisconsin last year. Protests were held across the United States in response to the shooting which included a riot in Portland, Oregon. Rittenhouse told Fox News the case had nothing to do with race but was about the right to self-defence. "I'm not a racist person, I support the BLM movement, I support peacefully demonstrating," he said. "I believe there needs to be change, I believe there's a lot of prosecutorial misconduct, not just in my case but in other cases and it's just amazing to see how much a prosecutor can take advantage of somebody."

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‘Dead’ accident victim wakes up in morgue

An Indian man was declared dead following a motorcycle accident and placed in a morgue freezer — but shocked his family when they discovered that he was still breathing the next day.

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Spacey ordered to pay House of Cards team $31m

Kevin Spacey must pay House of Cards producer MRC nearly $31 million after breaching his contract by violating the company’s sexual harassment policy, an arbitrator has ruled. .

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‘Karma’: ‘Career destroyed in one tweet’

An Illinois Democrat has been blasted for describing the deadly Christmas parade rampage in Wisconsin as “karma” for the acquittal of Kyle Rittenhouse.

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Anti-lockdown rioters are ‘idiots’: Dutch PM

Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte on Monday lashed out at "idiot" rioters who rampaged through cities across the Netherlands this weekend when protests against coronavirus policies turned violent.

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Lost for words, UK’s Johnson enters Peppa Pig World

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was briefly left lost for words on Monday when he lost his place in notes during a speech before regaling business leaders with an anecdote about his recent visit to a Peppa Pig theme park.

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Empty streets as Austria enters fourth lockdown

Austria has begun its fourth national lockdown as coronavirus cases surge and intensive care capacity becomes stretched. Rachel Judah has more.

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‘Fresh leads’: Inside new Tyrrell search

The police minister has hinted at the “fresh leads” investigators have been working with as the renewed search for William Tyrrell enter’s its second week.

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South Australia reopens borders to Victoria and NSW

South Australia has reopened its border to fully vaccinated travellers Victoria and New South Wales, paving the way for separated friends and families to finally reunite. However, with thousands of people wanting to cross the border, the state's online entry website has struggled to cope with the increased demand.

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Rebel MP in huge threat to spark chaos

Maverick MP George Christensen is threatening to cause chaos in parliament unless the government acts quickly to protect Australians from “vaccine discrimination”.

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Victoria refusing to rule out vaccine mandate for young children

The Victorian government is refusing to rule out mandating vaccines for young children aged between five and 11 years once the jab is approved for the cohort. It comes despite withdrawing a mandate for children aged 12 to 15 which banned the unvaccinated from school events and sport. The government insists it will listen to the health advice and consult experts before making a decision. The federal government has indicated it opposes no-jab, no-play rules.

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Coalition stoush over vaccine mandates threatens to derail PM’s political agenda

Government divisions are threatening to derail Scott Morrison's political agenda for the rest of the year after five Coalition senators crossed the floor to support Pauline Hanson's failed bill to ban vaccine mandates. The Prime Minister's Religious Freedom Laws are among the bills at risk as the Coalition party room prepares to consider the legislation today. Liberal senators Gerard Rennick, Alex Antic and Concetta Fierravanti-Wells all opposed the health orders, along with Nationals Senator Matt Canavan and Country Liberal Party Senator Sam McMahon. The motion was defeated after all remaining government, Labor, Greens and cross-bench senators voted against it. One Nation senator Pauline Hanson branded the Prime Minister as "weak" for not scrapping vaccine mandates. In a further blow to the prime minister, Nationals backbencher George Christensen is threatening to routinely vote against the government until the mandates from the states are overturned.

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Parade suspect charged with homicide

Authorities have revealed the suspect in this weekend’s deadly Christmas parade attack in Waukesha, Wisconsin was fleeing from police when the rampage took place.

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‘Covid death’ rocks royal family

Princess Eugenie’s father-in-law has died aged 72 – days before her and husband Jack Brooksbank’s son August was christened.

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Rivers of lava pour from La Palma volcano

Footage filmed on Monday shows red hot lava flowing from La Palma's Cumbre Vieja volcano, sending up plumes of white smoke as it was getting close to the Atlantic Ocean.

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Bethlehem hopes for better Christmas tourist season

Bethlehem's Palestinians are hopeful that tourist numbers will rise in the month before Christmas after a grim 2020. Edward Baran reports.

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Empty chairs, police tape at Wisconsin parade tragedy

At least five people were killed and over 40 injured when an SUV plowed into a Christmas parade in Waukesha, Wisconsin on Sunday night. Local police say it's not immediately clear whether the incident is related to terrorism.

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Guadeloupe Covid riots leave burnt cars and buildings

Protests against COVID-19 restrictions in the French island of Guadeloupe have resulted in burnt cars, debris and charred buildings.

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Ukraine troops hold drill amid border tensions

Ukraine, alarmed by a build-up of Russian troops near its borders, has held a military drill of airborne forces close to the capital Kyiv, the defense ministry said on Monday.

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Wild anti-vax, lockdown protests erupt

Massive protests against Covid-19 mandates and lockdowns have erupted across Europe.

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Soldiers Fire Tear Gas at Anti-Military Protesters in Khartoum After Prime Minister Reinstated

Anti-military protesters took to the streets in Khartoum, Sudan, on Sunday, November 21, after Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok was reinstated following his arrest by the nation’s military in a coup on October 25. Hamdok reportedly signed a deal with military leaders on November 21 to head a temporary government of civilian technocrats, angering some demonstrators who protested against any military involvement in governing and demanded power be returned to the people of Sudan, reports said. Aljazeera reported Hamdok said Sudan would hold elections “before July 2023.” Video filmed by Rasd Sudan Network‎ shows people in fatigues carrying rifles advancing on protesters and firing tear gas in Khartoum on Sunday. The Central Committee of Sudan Doctors reported at least one person, a boy aged 16, was killed by live rounds during the protest actions and said “many more” were injured by bullets. Credit: Rasd Sudan Network‎ via Storyful

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Coalition backbenchers’ vaccine remarks ‘undermine’ efforts of ordinary Australians

The efforts of Australians who followed the health advice and got vaccinated against COVID-19 are being undermined by the position held by backbenchers in the Morrison government, according to Deputy Labor Leader Richard Marles. The remarks come following several key senators threatening to abstain from voting for the government's religious freedom legislation, unless Prime Minister Scott Morrison opposes state and territory vaccine mandates. Senators Gerard Rennick and Alex Antic have made their position clear, saying vaccine mandates are cruel and unnecessary. Mr Marles said support should go to the state government policies that have enabled society to reopen sooner and encouraged people to follow the "best health advice" and get vaccinated. "That's what we need to be supporting," Mr Marles told Sky News Australia. "Because that's been put in place as a result of the best medical advice, and it's all of that and the efforts of Victorians, and people around the country which are being undermined by the position of the government's backbenchers right now."

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Issue that’s sending Canberra into chaos

Federal parliament’s last sitting fortnight of the year is on track to be plagued with roadblocks and chaos, with Coalition senators set to cross the floor and side with Pauline Hanson in protest of vaccine mandates.

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Vickie Chapman steps down as SA Deputy Premier

South Australia's Deputy Premier Vickie Chapman will stand down from her ministerial roles – pending the outcome of an ombudsman's inquiry. The inquiry will look into her decision to reject a proposal to build a seaport on Kangaroo Island. A parliamentary inquiry found there was a conflict of interest and Ms Chapman should be found guilty of contempt of parliament for misleading the house. Ms Chapman has defended her decision – insisting there is no conflict of interest.

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‘We don’t support a mandatory vaccination program’: Frydenberg

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has reaffirmed the Morrison government's position against vaccine mandates, saying his government has always said vaccination needs to be voluntary. The remarks come following several key senators threatening to abstain from voting for the government's religious freedom legislation, unless Prime Minister Scott Morrison opposes state and territory vaccine mandates. Senators Gerard Rennick and Alex Antic have made their position clear, saying vaccine mandates are cruel and unnecessary. One Nation Pauline Hanson has made it clear, amid a private meeting with the Prime Minister last Thursday, to also withhold her vote unless she is allowed to overturn vaccine mandates. The backlash is threatening to derail the Morrison government's agenda during the final two weeks of parliament. "We obviously see the great benefits of people getting vaccinated, and we've seen that in a reduction in the transmissibility of the virus and the number of people getting seriously ill," Mr Frydenberg told Sky News Australia. "It's to all Australians credit that the vaccination rate double dose has tipped over 85 per cent and those jurisdictions where there have been extended lockdowns – like NSW, Victoria and the ACT – it's been even higher."

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Claudia Karvan’s surprising reading confession

Award-winning actor Claudia Karvan confesses she was not a voracious reader as a child.

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Black Friday deals: How to save hundreds on a Dyson

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Poland Says Hundreds of Migrants Attempted Crossings Along Border With Belarus

Polish officials said hundreds of people have attempted to cross the country’s border with Belarus as of November 21, despite the clearing of migrant camps. Aerial footage filmed by the Polish Territorial Defense Forces shows scenes along the Kuznica-Bruzgi border. In the first clip, a group of migrants is seen moving past the Polish border guards along the Belarusian side, they wrote. The second clip shows the remains of an abandoned camp at Usnarz Dolny village, according to the agency. Polish authorities said approximately 1,000 people remained at camps along the Poland-Belarus border as of November 17, after Belarus said that 1,000 had been transferred to a shelter. Credit: Wojsk Obrony Terytorialnej via Storyful

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Grace Tame’s powerful speech back at St Michael’s Collegiate School in Hobart

Grace Tame returned to St Michael's Collegiate School in Hobart, the school where she was groomed and sexually abused, to deliver a powerful speech to students. #LetHerSpeak #LetUsSpeak

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Government to ease restrictions on migrants

In a major step towards the national reopening plan, the government will allow more than 200,000 visa holders to enter the country. Students, economic migrants and refugees will be allowed into Australia – as part of the Coalition's focus on skilled migration. The nation reached a vaccine milestone on Sunday – pushing above the 85 per cent double dose target. It means the Prime Minister can further ease international border restrictions and move closer to resuming overseas travel.

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Australian grain farmers to make record profits

Australian grain farmers are set to make their biggest profits on record – thanks to high grain prices this year. China and Russia have moved to block the export of fertilizer – its price has skyrocketed – and farmers are trying to stock up while they can, warning it's a sign of troubles to come in our supermarkets.

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At Least Three Injured in Panic Following Accidental Discharge of Firearm at Atlanta Airport

At least three people were injured after an accidental firearm discharge caused panic at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport in Georgia on Saturday, November 20, Atlanta police confirmed. A passenger discharged a firearm when attempting to grab it out of a compartment during a bag search for a prohibited item and then “fled the area, running out of the airport exit,” the Transportation Security Administration said in a press release. Atlanta police said a suspect had been identified. Three people sustained non life-threatening injuries, including one who suffered a fall in a different area in the airport and two others who reported shortness of breath, police said. Officials decided to initiate a ground stop to allow a police investigation, the TSA said. The Atlanta Police Department issued an all-clear at 3:20 pm local time when passengers began the re-screening process. Video filmed by Instagram user @pictureboyy shows passengers on the ground near a security checkpoint along with fallen stanchions and abandoned baggage. Credit: @pictureboyy via Storyful

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Fight over vaccine mandates in Senate

Backlash over vaccine mandates is threatening to derail the Morrison government's agenda during the final two weeks of parliament. Eyes are set to be on the Senate this week, as federal MPs return for the final parliamentary sitting fortnight of the year. Several key senators are threatening to abstain from voting for the government's religious freedom legislation, unless Prime Minister Scott Morrison opposes state and territory vaccine mandates. Senators Gerard Rennick and Alex Antic have made their position clear, saying vaccine mandates are cruel and unnecessary. One Nation Senator Pauline Hanson has made it clear, amid a private meeting with the Prime Minister last Thursday, to also withhold her vote unless Scott Morrison backs her bill to stop mandatory vaccinations.

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Tear gas fired in protests against Sudan military deal

Hundreds of protesters marched toward the presidential palace in Khartoum on Sunday (November 21), defying tear gas to reject a deal between Sudan's military leadership and the prime minister.

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Sudan military ‘to reinstate PM Hamdok after deal’

Sudan's military plans to reinstate Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok and release all political detainees under a deal to end weeks of deadly unrest, the head of one of the country's main political parties told Reuters on Sunday. Edward Baran reports.

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US plans to boycott Beijing Winter Olympics

The United States is considering a diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Winter Olympic Games in Beijing to protest China's treatment of its Uyghur Muslim minority. Under a diplomatic boycott, American athletes would still participate in the games in February – but an official delegation of US government officials would not attend. Sky News Australia discussed the issue with Political analyst and Curtin University Professor Joe Siracusa who said "you don't boycott the Olympics". "The Olympic movement is above this," Prof Siracusa said. Prof Siracusa said it's one of the few times where athletes the world over can compete with each other in an event which is supposed to "transcend politics". "You certainly don't boycott The Ashes, or the World Cup, or you don't boycott the World Series ... it's a bad idea."

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Disturbing snake video goes viral

Incredible footage of a man hurling snakes off a road has gone viral.

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Protests Sparked Across U.S. Over Kyle Rittenhouse Verdict

Protesters in Chicago and other U.S. cities reacted to a jury’s decision to acquit Kyle Rittenhouse of all criminal charges over the fatal shooting of two people during unrest in Wisconsin last year. Photo: Kamil Krzaczynski/Agence France-Presse/Getty Image

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‘Full marks’ if Morrison means what he says about Australians’ freedoms

Sky News host Rowan Dean says Prime Minister Scott Morrison is "suddenly" talking about "getting government out of our lives". "Sounds to me like Scott Morrison's rehearsing for a go on Outsiders," Mr Dean said. "And the reason being that Scott Morrison is suddenly talking about getting government out of our lives." Mr Morrison recently claimed it's time for the government to "step back" and allow Australians to live freely. He also said he is not in favour of mandatory vaccinations imposed by the government. "Listen carefully to what Scott Morrison says, full marks if he means it," Mr Dean said.

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‘Injustice’ in sexting scandal

The wife of Australia’s former test cricketing captain has broken her silence about the sexting scandal that cost her husband the coveted title.

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Queen ‘determined’ to attend double royal christening

The Queen is reportedly determined to attend the joint christening ceremony being held this weekend by Princess Eugenie and Zara Tindall, despite health concerns.

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Yemen’s Houthis say they attacked Saudi cities

Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi movement said on Saturday (November 20) it had fired 14 drones at several Saudi Arabian cities, including at Saudi Aramco facilities in Jeddah.

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Poland reports fewer crossing attempts from Belarus

The number of migrants trying to force their way into Poland from Belarus fell again on Friday after an apparent change in tack by Minsk. But Polish authorities and human rights activists say the crisis is far from over. Olivia Chan reports.

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‘I want my freedom’: Austrians protest new lockdown

Thousands of people, many of them far-right supporters, protested in Vienna on Saturday against coronavirus restrictions a day after Austria's government announced a new lockdown and said vaccines would be made compulsory next year. Lauren Anthony reports.

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Flames rage from building near Paris opera

A large fire broke out in a building on boulevard des Capucines, near the Place de L'Opera square in central Paris on Saturday, sending clouds of smoke rising into the air.

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Tennis must unite over Chinese player: Djokovic

World number one Novak Djokovic said on Friday (November 19) tennis must stand together over the apparent disappearance of Chinese player Peng Shuai and described the ongoing situation as "horrifying".

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Sheet of Ice Freezes Over Car Window in Northern Ontario as Snow Squalls Predicted

A woman found her car window covered in a sheet of ice in North Bay, Ontario, on November 17, as snow squalls were forecast for November 18. Temperatures dipped to 19 degrees Fahrenheit in North Bay on November 17. Environment Canada noted that snow squalls were expected throughout Ontario on the afternoon of November 18 and continuing through the morning of November 19. Forecasts predicted that the area east of Georgian Bay would be hardest hit, with up to 20 cm (about 8 inches) of snow predicted. Local woman Laura Frost recorded this video of her ice-covered car. Credit: Laura Frost via Storyful

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‘Free Julius Jones’ Demonstrators Gather in Oklahoma City

Protesters rallied outside the Oklahoma State Capitol and the governor’s mansion on the night of Wednesday, November 17, calling on Gov Kevin Stitt to grant clemency for Julius Jones, who was due to be executed on Thursday. The Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board, citing doubts about Jones’s guilt, voted 3-1 to ask Stitt to commute his death sentence to life imprisonment with the possibility of parole. Jones was placed on death row after he was convicted for the murder of businessman Paul Howell in 1999. Footage taken by Twitter user @xethalon shows demonstrators chanting in Oklahoma City on Wednesday night. As a line of officers approaches protesters kneeling in the road, the larger group is heard chanting, “Put down your guns.” The Oklahoman reported that security was boosted at the capitol and the governor’s mansion. Credit: @xethalon via Storyful

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Demonstrators Sing for Clemency on Eve of Julius Jones’s Scheduled Execution

Protesters rallied at the Oklahoma State Capitol and the governor’s mansion on the night of Wednesday, November 17, calling on Gov Kevin Stitt to grant clemency for Julius Jones, who was due to be executed on Thursday. The Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board, citing doubts about Jones’s guilt, voted 3-1 to ask Stitt to commute his death sentence to life imprisonment with the possibility of parole. Jones was placed on death row after he was convicted for the murder of businessman Paul Howell in 1999. Footage posted to Twitter shows demonstrators singing at the state capitol on Wednesday night. Credit: @haaleoh via Storyful

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Migrant Camps at Poland-Belarus Border Empty

The makeshift migrant camps at the Poland-Belarus border were emptied on November 18, the Belarusian Telegraph Agency reported. This footage was published by the Polish Border Guard, who described it as showing the “deserted” area. People can be seen crowded near vehicles in the footage, as a makeshift camp area is seen empty. The State Border Committee of Belarus said “all refugees from the spontaneous camp on the Belarusian-Polish border near the Bruzgi checkpoint voluntarily moved to the territory of the transport and logistics center due to sharply worsening weather conditions and the emerging threat to life,” according to Google translate. Credit: Polish Border Guard via Storyful

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