Biden and Putin hold ‘productive’ second phone call
A second phone call between Joe Biden and Vladimir Putin seemed not to achieve any "concrete outcomes" – yet both sides said the c...
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Friday, December 31, 2021
Madrid restaurants hit by Omicron cancelations
Madrid's bars and restaurants had been counting on solid bookings over the festive season to bolster their finances, but soaring contagi...
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TV’s Golden Girl Betty White dies
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COVID deaths in Eastern Europe surpass 1 mln
Coronavirus deaths in Eastern Europe topped 1 million on Thursday, according to a Reuters tally, as the Omicron variant threatened to batter...
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World cities welcome 2022 with NYE celebrations
Cities across the globe have welcomed 2022 with COVID-conscious celebrations, flags and fireworks. Rising Omicron cases haven't been eno...
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Stricken refugee boat allowed to dock in Indonesia
More than 100 Rohingya refugees who had been adrift on a sinking boat off the western coast of Indonesia were allowed to disembark early on ...
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Brother’s quest for the truth reveals Aussie twist
It had been a 30-year quest for George Larmour to investigate the murder of his brother John, gunned down in an IRA execution in 1988 in the...
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New Covid-19 frontline: 24 Aussies pump out 250,000 tests a day
Exclusive: Meet Australia’s new Covid-19 frontline: not a medical lab or hospital emergency ward, but a production line of staff pumping out...
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Thursday, December 30, 2021
Three-year-old dies after accidental shooting
Authorities in the United States have confirmed a three-year-old girl from North Carolina has died after an accidental shooting on Christmas...
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Maxwell found guilty of aiding Epstein’s sex abuse
Ghislaine Maxwell was found guilty by a U.S. jury on Wednesday of helping the late financier Jeffrey Epstein sexually abuse teenage girls, s...
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Wednesday, December 29, 2021
Boris Johnson urges residents to receive booster dose
United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson says "up to 90 per cent" of people currently in intensive care with COVID-19 have not ...
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Dallas COVID-19 Testing Centers See Long Lines Ahead of Holiday Weekend
A high demand for COVID-19 testing during the holiday season caused long waits in Dallas, Texas, on Wednesday, December 29. Footage filmed b...
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‘Double standards’: China berates PM over TikTok use
Beijing has accused Australia of having "double standards" after Prime Minister Scott Morrison created an account on Chinese-owned...
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UK reports a record 183,037 new COVID cases
The United Kingdom has recorded a steep rise in COVID cases – reporting over 183,000 new infections. It's more than 50,000 cases higher ...
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WHO warns of ‘tsunami of cases’
The World Health Organisation has warned the circulation of the Delta and Omicron variants are creating a "tsunami of cases". The ...
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South America now winning global vaccination race
South America - once ground zero in the global fight against COVID-19 - is now the most vaccinated region in the world, with 63.3% of the po...
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‘Painful’ collapse: Sign Evergrande is doomed
It has been a year from hell for Chinese property juggernaut Evergrande, with its billionaire founder losing a staggering $US17.2 billion as...
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Fairbanks Pummeled as ‘Blizzard Conditions’ Hit Area
Heavy snowfall and strong winds created “blizzard conditions” in Fairbanks, Alaska, on the morning of Wednesday, December 29, as a storm hit...
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Elk Herd Navigates Fresh Snow in Western Washington
Heavy snow and record-low temperatures turned the Seattle area into a scenic wonderland on Tuesday, December 28. This video recorded by @The...
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Must-see TV shows of the year
With many of us housebound again for much of this year, it might seem improbable that there are TV shows you haven’t seen. from Breaking N...
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Chicago Streets Dusted in Snow
Snow fell in Chicago on Tuesday, December 28, breaking a streak of 287 days without it, the National Weather Service said. The NWS reported ...
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California’s Sierra Nevada Accumulates Twice Its Average December Snow Total
The UC Berkeley Central Sierra Snow Lab in Soda Springs, California, reported 8 additional inches of snow in the last 24 hours on December 2...
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Tuesday, December 28, 2021
Djokovic’s future in ATP Cup remains uncertain
Tennis star Novak Djokovic is yet to withdraw from the ATP Cup days out from the tournament - despite not making his vaccine status known. T...
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Prince Andrew takes aim at rape accuser’s link to Australia
New documents filed in a US court show that Prince Andrew’s lawyers are trying to stave off Virginia Roberts Giuffre’s civil lawsuit by clai...
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Tutu’s daughter recalls her proudest memories
As South Africans celebrate the life of anti-apartheid hero Archbishop Desmond Tutu, who died on Sunday, his daughter Nontombi Naomi Tutu re...
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Monday, December 27, 2021
England records more than 98,000 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours
England has recorded 98,515 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours. More than 8,000 people are in hospital with the virus in the country. ...
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New restrictions imposed in South Australia
South Australia has imposed new restrictions on gyms and hospitality venues. The move comes in a bid to stem the spread of the Omicron COVID...
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No further restrictions to be implemented in England before the new year
UK Health Secretary Sajid Javid has confirmed the government will not implement any further restrictions in England before the new year. Thi...
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Prague swimmers brave icy river for annual competition
Hundreds of swimmers braved the freezing waters of Prague's Vltava River on Sunday in honor of winter swimming pioneer Alfred Nikodem. ...
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Some restrictions reimposed as Scotland reports record amount of cases
Scotland has recorded more than 11,000 cases of COVID-19 on Boxing Day. It comes as some restrictions have been reimposed in the country in ...
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‘They’re still devastated’: Where is British backpacker Peter Falconio’s body?
A UK couple's trip of a lifetime through the Outback took a disastrous turn when Peter Falconio was murdered. 20 years on, his body has ...
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Sunday, December 26, 2021
‘Criminal’: Fury as Covid test delays blow out
Angry Queenslanders furious at delays in receiving their Covid test results have blasted Qld Health and pathology labs for wait times of up ...
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Lives and homes threatened amid bushfires in Western Australia
Multiple structures have gone up in flames as two emergency level bushfires threaten lives and homes in Western Australia. An emergency warn...
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Officials declare La Palma eruption over
Authorities in Spain have declared a volcanic eruption on one of the Canary Islands officially over. It comes after the Cumbre Vieja volcano...
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NSW government considers changes to isolation rules for nurses
The New South Wales government is considering changes to isolation rules for nurses as hospitals face major staff shortages. Under the new r...
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Restrictions return across New South Wales today
QR codes and density limits have returned to New South Wales as the state tries to slow the spread of the Omicron COVID-19 variant. The rein...
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Man accused of killing, eating date
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Saturday, December 25, 2021
COVID disrupts over 5,000 US flights
Hundreds of flights in the United States have been cancelled because of staff shortages related to the latest coronavirus surge. Personnel i...
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COVID loneliness during Christmas
Families across the UK will be celebrating a second Christmas in the shadow of the pandemic as the expectation of further COVID restrictions...
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‘Crossbow’: Armed intruder arrested at Windsor Castle
A man reportedly armed with a crossbow and rope ladder allegedly entered the grounds of Windsor Castle by rope ladder as the Queen celebrate...
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Joe Biden ‘pressured’ to step down over sliding poll numbers and ‘cognitive decline’
Joe Biden's sliding poll numbers and "cognitive decline" is such that even the Democrats want him to step down, according to R...
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US divided on migrant influx
America remains bitterly divided over how to handle the sudden influx of illegal immigrants coming over the Mexican border. Sky News Washing...
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New UK restrictions loom amid shock Omicron twist
Fresh Covid restrictions could be imposed in England in time for New Year’s Eve as London’s hospital admissions surge by more than 90 per ce...
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Londoners line up for Christmas vaccines
As London is swept by the Omicron coronavirus variant, many spent Christmas Day on Saturday (December 25) queuing to get their vaccine. fr...
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Armed intruder arrested at Windsor Castle
An armed man has been arrested after breaking into the grounds of Windsor Castle where the Queen was celebrating Christmas. He was apprehend...
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NASA launches new revolutionary telescope
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope, built to give the world a glimpse of the universe as it existed when the first galaxies formed, was l...
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Friday, December 24, 2021
Queensland government warns of rise in COVID cases
Queenslanders are being told to celebrate Christmas outside and avoid family gatherings if unwell - as case numbers continue to rise in the ...
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Western Australia records five new local cases
Western Australia has recorded five new local COVID-19 cases linked to an infected backpacker who flew in from Queensland. In response, more...
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Rain Showers Drench Southern California
Bursts of heavy rain were drenching areas of southern California on Friday, December 24, but were expected to taper off in the afternoon, th...
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Mom Stunned by Holiday Message From Singer Todrick Hall
A New Hampshire mother was overcome with emotion after she received a video message from singer Todrick Hall thanking her for being a fan an...
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Sierra Nevada Welcomes White Christmas Eve
Heavy snowfall accumulation was reported in California’s Sierra Nevada Mountains on Friday, December 24, amid a winter storm warning for the...
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Dad With COVID Hires Santa to Surprise Kids With Christmas Presents
A father-of-four made quick changes to his holiday plans after being told while on his way from Ohio to Minnesota to see his children and th...
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Pandemic revealed two types of Aussies
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Thursday, December 23, 2021
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle release family Christmas photograph
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have released their Christmas card featuring for the first time their daughter Lilibet Diana. The card shows ...
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Pressure mounts to change ‘tourism testing’ requirements
Pressure is mounting on the Queensland Government to loosen the rules around travel testing requirements. Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk main...
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Europe clamps down after record spike
European nations reimposed tough rules and China locked down millions on Thursday, as countries scrambled to contain surging coronavirus inf...
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AstraZeneca booster works against Omicron: study
A three-dose course of AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine is effective against the rapidly-spreading Omicron coronavirus variant, the pharma...
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Putin: Russia wants security guarantees, now
President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday the onus was on the West to provide Russia with the security guarantees it was seeking, and this w...
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Milwaukee Zoo Animals Enjoy Snow-Free Holiday Festivities
Animals at a zoo in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, were treated to innovative winter festivities despite a lack of snow, footage posted on December 2...
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Lake-Effect Snow Falls Across Central New York
Bands of lake-effect snow swept across western and central New York overnight on December 22 and into December 23, bringing winter condition...
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Aussie surfers sink cash into multi-million dollar venture
Beer will be the secret ingredient in Australia’s first Olympic surfing gold medal. from Breaking National News and Australian News | Dail...
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Cop ‘raped repeatedly’ at famous stadium
A retired NYPD cop assigned to the cushy Yankee Stadium detail says her captain raped her “nearly every game day” for a year at the famous s...
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Sloth in Phoenix Zoo Invigorated by Delicious Christmas Present
A sloth at the Phoenix Zoo received an early present on December 8, as keepers hung a Christmas stocking with a delicious flower inside. Thi...
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Wednesday, December 22, 2021
James Franco’s shock admission: ‘I slept with students’
James Franco has broken his silence in his first sit-down interview in four years, admitting he was addicted to sex and “completely blind to...
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UK records 106,122 new COVID-19 cases
The United Kingdom has recorded 106,122 new COVID cases in the past 24 hours. Scientists fear the Omicron variant could potentially overwhel...
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Meghan linked to new Prince Andrew sex lawsuit twist
Meghan Markle could be called as a witness in the Prince Andrew sex lawsuit if it goes to trial, the lawyer for the Australian victim at the...
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Wales to reimpose COVID-19 restrictions
Wales will reimpose new restrictions from Boxing Day in a bid to stem the spread of the Omicron variant. The Welsh government claims the nat...
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Mum blames viral TikTok for 10yo’s death
A devastated Pennsylvania family is warning about the dangers of TikTok’s viral “blackout challenge” after their 10-year-old daughter died t...
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China locks down city of 13m after 52 cases
France has started vaccinating children over five and China plunged a city into a strict lockdown on Wednesday as governments scrambled to c...
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China’s Xi says HK situation improved from ‘chaos’
Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Wednesday the situation in Hong Kong had improved in the past year from "chaos," and hailed r...
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An old man’s diary of the Ukraine war around him
From his cramped living room, Alexander Cherkas keeps track of the war in eastern Ukraine that has been waged around him for the past seven ...
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Millions of people ordered into lockdown in China
China has ordered the city of Xi'an into lockdown - after a coronavirus outbreak. It comes as 13 million residents are being told to sta...
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US Army develops vax to fight all variants
The US Army has developed a vaccine to fight all variants of COVID-19, including Omicron and Delta — as well as all prior coronaviruses and ...
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‘Hundreds’ Wait Outside Library in Annapolis for At-Home COVID Test Kits
A line of people waited outside a public library at a mall in Annapolis, Maryland, on Wednesday, December 22, amid high demand for COVID tes...
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Satellite Imagery Shows Winter Storm System Moving Across New England
A winter storm system moved over parts of New England on Wednesday, December 22, dropping heavy snow on the region. Video released by the Na...
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West Virginia Dad Packs Home With Christmas Decor
A designer in Princeton, West Virginia. transformed his house into a Winter Wonderland, putting trees, garlands, and seasonal figures in nea...
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Demand for At-Home Rapid Tests Surges in Maryland
A line stretched around the Westfield Annapolis shopping mall in Maryland on Wednesday morning, December 22, as county officials distributed...
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Motorists Wait in Line for COVID Tests in Decatur, Georgia
Long lines were reported at COVID-19 test sites across the US ahead of the holidays and amid a surge in Omicron cases. This video, posted by...
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Tuesday, December 21, 2021
Omicron becomes the dominant variant in the US
US health officials have blamed the increase in new COVID cases on the Omicron variant. The new COVID-19 strain has spread to at least 46 st...
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Mask mandate introduced in the ACT
Masks are now mandatory in indoor settings in Canberra over the Christmas and New Year period to combat the increased threat of the Omicron ...
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Biden urges Americans to get their booster shots
President Joe Biden pushes vaccination on Americans as case in the USA skyrocket. from Latest World News Headlines | Daily Telegraph https...
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Several Sydney Swans players contract COVID-19
Several Sydney Swans players will have to spend Christmas in isolation after testing positive to COVID-19. At least 10 players tested positi...
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Saudi-led coalition strikes Yemen’s Sanaa airport
A Saudi-led coalition fighting in Yemen destroyed a drone sent over southern Saudi Arabia early on Monday (December 21), and coalition air s...
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Protests in Bucharest amid COVID pass debate
Thousands took to the streets of Bucharest on Tuesday as legislators were debating whether to make the COVID pass mandatory in the workplace...
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Americans brave Omicron to tour sights in Paris
Despite the uncertainty from the Omicron variant, Americans tourists are back in Paris, according to private tour guide Steeve Calvo, who is...
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Displaced Syrians weather another harsh winter
Heavy rain has left Syrians living in the country's northern camps struggling to provide shelter for their families. from Breaking Nat...
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Boris Johnson rules out new COVID restrictions before Christmas
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson will not introduce new COVID restrictions before Christmas despite the rapid spread of cases. The Prime Mini...
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Line Forms at Brooklyn COVID Testing Van
New Yorkers reported long lines at COVID-19 testing sites as cases rose across the city ahead of the holidays. Twitter user Beyza chronicled...
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Horror for teen found naked in basement
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Large Trees Sway in Florida Amid Tornado Watch
Strong winds swept parts of Florida on Tuesday, December 21, as the National Weather Service (NWS) issued a tornado watch in the state’s sou...
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Monday, December 20, 2021
$1 million worth of silver bullion stolen
Detectives are appealing for information after 960kg of silver worth more than $1 million was stolen from a truck as it travelled between Sy...
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Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai denies sexual assault claims
A Chinese tennis star who appeared to go missing after accusing a government official of sexual assault has appeared in an online video deny...
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Military measures toxic gases near La Palma
Members of Spain's Military Emergency Unit (UME) measured toxic gases near homes in La Palma on Sunday, clearing the way for more reside...
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Video of Epstein horror house raid released
Federal prosecutors on Monday released a slew of new exhibits as part of Ghislaine Maxwell’s sex-trafficking trial – including video of a 20...
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Boris Johnson: Further COVID restrictions possible for UK
The United Kingdom's Prime Minister has backflipped on his resistance to implementing further restrictions to combat the rise of Omicron...
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Footage of raid on Epstein’s Palm Beach house released
Federal prosecutors on Monday released a video of a 2005 raid on Jeffrey Epstein’s Florida mansion. from Latest World News Headlines | Dai...
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UK PM Boris Johnson defends lockdown garden gathering
Boris Johnson has been pictured with wine and cheese alongside his wife and up to 17 staff in the Downing Street garden during lockdown – ra...
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Grave concerns over Hong Kong election
Five Eyes nations have expressed "grave concern" over the outcome of Hong Kong's legislative council elections after China dic...
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Fresh Snow Caps Northern Maine Mountains
Fresh snow fell on northern Maine on December 19, capping mountains in Aroostook County in white as the region braced for more snow. Drone v...
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Aussie music legend Paul Kelly in race to top Christmas charts
It’s on. Paul Kelly fans are on a mission to get the treasured Australian songwriter to No. 1 on the Christmas album chart. from Breaking ...
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Sunday, December 19, 2021
Key detail in NSW Covid numbers
Despite surging infection numbers NSW officials are keeping a close eye on ICU admissions, saying that figure will be the key metric in dete...
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Calls for migration boost to bolster workforce
Business leaders are calling for a boost in migration levels to bolster the workforce. They want 190,000 places to be made available annuall...
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Barnaby reveals his Christmas miracle
Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce will be home in time for Christmas, two weeks after he tested positive to Covid-19 while overseas. fro...
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Victoria records 1302 new virus cases
Victoria has recorded 1302 new Covid-19 cases on Monday as more infections linked to the variant of concern are identified. from Breaking ...
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WA locks out the rest of Australia for Christmas
Western Australia has locked out the rest of the country ahead of Christmas. It is the first time quarantine-free travel has been banned for...
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At least eight million Australians will regift this Christmas
Around eight million Australians will regift this Christmas, according to new research by Lavazza. Body language expert Steve van Aperen say...
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UK not ruling out further COVID measures over Christmas
The United Kingdom's Health Secretary has refused to rule out further COVID measures before Christmas. Sajid Javid warned that the new v...
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‘It’s killing people’ Anti-vaxxers march in Spain
Hundreds of demonstrators gathered in Spain's Barcelona and Bilbao on Saturday (December 18) to protest against COVID-19 passes that are...
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Joe Biden’s presidency ‘is dead’
US President Joe Biden is looking for his exit now after he promised much to the American people – but just couldn't deliver, says Curti...
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Italy crane collapse kills three in Turin
Three workers died after a crane collapsed across a road in Turin on Saturday (December 18). from Breaking National News and Australian Ne...
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UK not ruling out pre-Xmas restrictions: minister
Britain's health minister, Sajid Javid, declined on Sunday (December 19) to rule out the chance of further COVID-19 restrictions before ...
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Saturday, December 18, 2021
Piñatas: a traditional hit for Christmas in Mexico
Mexicans of all ages celebrate their heritage and reaping tasty rewards by smashing open traditional Christmas piñatas during the holiday se...
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London mayor declares a ‘major incident’ to ease pressure on hospitals as cases rise
The mayor of London has declared a “major incident” in a bid to help ease the pressure on the capital’s hospitals. Mayor Sadiq Khan made the...
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Dense fog, cold spell hits north India
Dense fog and a cold spell gripped parts of north India on Saturday (December 18), making it difficult for people to carry out their daily a...
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Nation locks down amid Covid chaos
The Netherlands will enter a strict Christmas lockdown as Covid cases soar, plunging the nation and much of Europe into renewed chaos. fro...
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London declares ‘major incident’ to help COVID-hit hospitals
London Mayor Sadiq Khan declared a "major incident" on Saturday (December 18) to help the capital's hospitals cope with a surg...
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Netherlands to enter tough lockdown
The Netherlands will enter a tough lockdown tomorrow morning to contain the Omicron COVID variant. Under the new measures restaurants, non-e...
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Hottest TV shows that cleverly killed Covid
For the past 20 months, most of us clung to the hope that there would be a hard end date to the pandemic. That there would be a day, when ma...
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Friday, December 17, 2021
Jury Deliberations Begin in Theranos Founder Elizabeth Holmes Trial
In the high-profile criminal trial of Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes, the jury has begun deliberating over whether she intended to defrau...
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Delta Goodrem fumes at ‘disturbing’ vax ad
When your name happens to match a particularly virulent strain of a deadly global virus, you’re bound to cop a ribbing. from Breaking Nati...
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New Yorkers Wait Hours for COVID-19 Tests as Omicron Spreads
Residents faced long lines at COVID-19 testing sites across New York City on Friday, December 17, as a surge in cases prompted the temporary...
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NSW updates testing and isolating requirements for close contacts
New South Wales authorities have updated testing and isolation requirements for close COVID-19 contacts as infections reach record highs. Cl...
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Sputnik V vaccine effective against Omicron – Putin
Russia's Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine is effective against the Omicron variant, the RIA news agency cited President Vladimir Putin as s...
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Australia-UK sign ‘fantastic’ new free trade agreement
Australian British Chamber of Commerce CEO David McCredie says it’s a fantastic day following the signing of a new free trade agreement. “Th...
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Spanish police arrest luxury-loving suspected drug kingpin
Spanish police said on Friday they had arrested an internationally wanted drug trafficker who used the proceeds from importing tonnes of has...
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Thursday, December 16, 2021
New detail in jumping castle tragedy
A new detail has emerged in the Tasmanian jumping castle tragedy, amid reports Zorb balls were also lifted by the freak weather event. fro...
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40 kids involved in jumping castle horror
Tasmanian Premier Peter Gutwein has made an emotional public address in the wake of the jumping castle tragedy that claimed five young lives...
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Omicron ‘Spreading Quickly’ in New York City as Positivity Rate Doubles
New York health officials said on December 16 that the Omicron coronavirus variant was spreading rapidly in the city, as authorities reporte...
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‘Absolute tragedy’ after several children killed in jumping castle fall
Trade Minister Dan Tehan says it is an "absolute tragedy" after five children died following an incident involving a jumping castl...
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Satellite Imagery Captures Deadly Wind Storm Sweeping Across Great Plains
Deadly hurricane-force winds blew across the Great Plains region of the United States on December 15, causing at least five deaths and creat...
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NSW, Vic hospitals brace for Covid ‘crisis’
Hospitals and healthcare workers in NSW and Victoria are struggling with a sudden influx in Covid cases, just days after a raft of restricti...
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‘Help us: get vaccinated’, plead French ICU staff
At an overwhelmed hospital in eastern France, exhausted ICU staff have a message for the public: to help us, you must get vaccinated against...
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Queen cancels her traditional pre-Christmas family lunch
The Queen has cancelled her traditional pre-Christmas family lunch amid a spike of COVID-19 cases in the United Kingdom. The decision was re...
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UK records more than 88,000 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours
The UK has recorded 88,376 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours. Authorities have warned people to remain vigilant because of the ongoing...
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UEFA to launch vaccination campaign aimed at players
UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin has urged players across Europe to get vaccinated as soon as possible against COVID-19 but said on Thursda...
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‘More Snow on the Way!’ California’s Sierra Nevada Measures 80 Inches of Snow, More Expected
A winter storm warning was in place for parts of California on Thursday, December 16, with heavy snow covering Soda Springs, reputed to be o...
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Wednesday, December 15, 2021
EU backs J&J booster; GSK/Sanofi shot delayed
The EU has approved a booster dose of Johnson & Johnson's COVID shot, but Sanofi and GlaxoSmithKline say their new shot could be lon...
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WHO pushes vaccine equality to combat spread of Omicron
WHO director general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has explained the importance of international vaccine equity in the battle against Omicron. ...
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Sir Lewis Hamilton knighted in ceremony after controversial F1 title loss
Several days after controversially missing out on World Championship glory – Lewis Hamilton has picked up a new title. The seven-time champi...
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Crown Princess Mary tests positive for COVID-19
Crown Princess Mary of Denmark has tested positive for COVID-19 – just nine days before Christmas. The Danish Royal House has released a sta...
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Secret JFK assassination files revealed
A newly revealed document shows the Australian government tipped off the United States about a plot to assassinate former US President John ...
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EU expects Omicron to be dominant by January
Scientists expect Omicron to be the new dominant coronavirus in Europe by the middle of January, European Commission President Ursula von de...
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UK records daily case record in Omicron wave
Wednesday’s reported Covid cases were the highest daily total in the UK since the pandemic began, amid the new Omicron wave. from Latest W...
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Russia tests newest anti-submarine missiles
Russia's Defense Ministry has released a video of missiles being fired from a warship in its Pacific fleet. from Breaking National New...
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UK’s highest daily COVID caseload
The United Kingdom has recorded its highest daily COVID cases since the beginning of the pandemic. The country saw 78,610 infections in the ...
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Epstein deal ‘shielding’ Andrew should be public: judge
A secret Jeffrey Epstein settlement that Prince Andrew believes should protect him against a sex-assault lawsuit is going to be made public,...
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Tuesday, December 14, 2021
NSW changes quarantine requirements for travellers from Southern Africa
New South Wales is scrapping mandatory two-week hotel quarantine for fully vaccinated travellers from eight southern African countries. The ...
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Heavy Snow Coats Reno Roads
Heavy snowfall produced dangerous driving conditions in Reno, Nevada, on Tuesday, December 14, stranding motorists and forcing highway closu...
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Fire Crew Contains ‘Fast-Moving’ Grass Fire in Colorado
Fire crews in Colorado battled high winds and dry conditions on Tuesday, December 14, to contain a ‘fast-moving’ grass fire that threatened ...
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Snowstorm Sweeps Across California’s Greater Lake Tahoe Area
Heavy snowfall swept across the Greater Lake Tahoe area in California on Tuesday, December 14. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a w...
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’Too soon’: Top doc’s fears on new rules
NSW has introduced a new round of eased restrictions, with the majority of the state’s Covid rules now scrapped. from Breaking National Ne...
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Prime Minister tests negative after COVID scare
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has tested negative after being informed he was a casual contact when a person who attended a graduation event...
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At least 59 people dead in Haiti fuel tanker explosion
At least 59 people have been killed and dozens injured in Haiti after a fuel tank truck exploded in the city of Cap-Haitien. Officials sugge...
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NSW changes quarantine requirements for travellers from Southern Africa
New South Wales is scrapping mandatory two-week hotel quarantine for fully vaccinated travellers from eight southern African countries. The ...
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Kentucky tornado death toll reaches 74
Recovery crews are making their way through piles of debris in the US state of Kentucky - in the aftermath of a devastating tornado. The dea...
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Omicron variant showing higher reinfection rate – UK
The Omicron variant of the novel coronavirus is showing a higher rate of reinfection that other variants and its growth rate is shortening i...
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Meteor Flashes Across Massachusetts Sky as Geminid Shower Peaks
Sky watchers were delighted on the night of December 13-14 as the Geminid meteor shower reached its annual peak. The meteor shower was expec...
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Two Killed in Army Helicopter Training Crash in Thailand
Two people were killed after an army training helicopter crashed in Nakhon Sawan, Thailand, on December 14, government officials said. In a ...
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Monday, December 13, 2021
At least 64 people dead after tornadoes hit US state of Kentucky
At least 64 people have died and another 105 people are missing after tornadoes swept through the US state of Kentucky. Around 30,000 homes ...
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‘Immense’ Plume Spewed From Spanish Volcano Amid ‘Strong Explosive Activity’
An “immense volcanic plume” towered over La Palma, one of Spain’s Canary Islands, after “strong explosive activity” at the erupting Cumbre V...
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Delays expected as NSW rail workers strike
Rail workers in Sydney will strike for 24 hours today during an ongoing industrial dispute with the New South Wales government. The workers ...
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More than 80 COVID-19 cases linked to Newcastle nightclub
Currently 84 COVID-19 cases have now been linked to a nightclub in Newcastle - with authorities saying many are likely to have the Omicron s...
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Morrison vows to keep Australians ‘stronger and safer’
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has vowed to keep Australians "stronger" and "safer" together. Speaking at the Sydney Inst...
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Major Snowstorm Sweeps Over California’s Sierra Nevada Mountains
A major snowstorm was creating hazardous conditions across California’s northern Sierra Nevada mountain range overnight into Monday, Decembe...
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Elon Musk named 2021 Person of the Year
Time Magazine on Monday announced its pick for 2021 Person of the Year — Elon Musk, the richest person in the world and the chief executive ...
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La Palma volcano spews red-hot lava
Spain's Cumbre Vieja volcano erupted into its eighty-fifth day on Monday, spewing red-hot lava into La Palma island. from Breaking Nat...
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Several injured following bombing at school in Russia
Several people have been injured at a school near Moscow after a teenager allegedly detonated a homemade bomb. The suspected bomber - who is...
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Sunday, December 12, 2021
Kids making horrifying discovery in park
Children have found a woman’s body while playing in a park in London. from Latest World News Headlines | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/3D...
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South Korean President arrives in Canberra
South Korean President Moon Jae-in arrived in Canberra late last night ahead of a number of scheduled meetings in Australia. The President i...
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50k cars a day: Chaos as Qld border opens
Motorists attempting to cross the Queensland border today have been warned to expect very lengthy delays, as thousands of people converge on...
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Queensland border reopens
Traffic flows freely at Gold Coast border checkpoints on the first morning of Queensland reopening to the rest of Australia. from Breaking...
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Southern Kentucky Residents Survey Tornado Damage
Widespread destruction was seen in Kentucky on Saturday, December 11, after deadly tornadoes tore across the region on Friday. Footage filme...
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Business loan guarantee scheme to be extended
The government will extend its loan guarantee scheme for small businesses by another 6 months - as the nation continues to recover from lock...
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Three people killed in gas explosion in Italy
At least three people have been killed in a gas explosion in Sicily, Italy, over the weekend. The blast destroyed two apartment blocks while...
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Booster shots neutralize Omicron – Israeli study
As many countries step up their booster vaccine programs, Israeli researchers said on Saturday (December 11) that three shots of the Pfizer/...
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G7 warns Russia over Ukraine
British Foreign Secretary Liz Truss warned Russia of "massive consequences" if it attacks Ukraine. from Breaking National News a...
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Flooding fears as Spain’s Ebro river swells
Northern Spain was on a weather alert on Saturday (December 11) after storms caused the Rive Ebro to swell, putting the surrounding areas at...
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Unveiled: ‘world’s largest’ corundum sapphire
Sri Lanka has unveiled a corundum sapphire pebble claimed to be the largest ever recorded. from Breaking National News and Australian News...
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Dozens feared dead after powerful tornado hits US state of Kentucky
At least 80 people are feared to have been killed in the US state of Kentucky after a series of tornadoes swept through the country's Mi...
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Several killed in Sicily building collapse
At least four people were killed after a gas explosion caused several buildings to collapse in Ravanusa, on the Italian island of Sicily. Lo...
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Indian police recover Maradona’s stolen watch
Police in India's eastern Assam state said on Saturday (December 11) they had apprehended a suspect and recovered the luxury watch of so...
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‘Lost it all again’: Kentucky tornadoes survivor
At least 100 people are feared dead in Kentucky after a swarm of tornados tore a 200-mile path through the U.S. Midwest and South. For Janet...
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Saturday, December 11, 2021
Fifty people ‘likely’ killed in tornadoes: Kentucky governor
Some 50 people are likely to have been killed in a devastating outbreak of tornadoes that ripped through Kentucky and several other U.S. sta...
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Ethiopia’s military advances in battle-scarred Amhara
As Ethiopia's military reclaims territory in its war with Tigrayan forces, locals are returning home to areas scarred by intensive fight...
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Teen pilot lands in Seoul in record solo-flight
Teenage pilot Zara Rutherford landed in Seoul on Saturday (December 11) from Russia, the first Asia stop on her attempt to become the younge...
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South Korea’s President to visit Australia
Sky News Political Editor Andrew Clennell says South Korea's President Moon Jae-in is set to visit Australia this week. "He has req...
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Candidate strips in racy burlesque video
A political candidate in the US has raised eyebrows after a video emerged of her performance in a raunchy burlesque show. from Latest Worl...
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Man shot dead near royal palace
A man has been killed after a shootout with police near Kensington Palace. from Latest World News Headlines | Daily Telegraph https://ift....
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Candidate strips in racy burlesque video
A political candidate in the US has raised eyebrows after a video emerged of her performance in a raunchy burlesque show. from Latest Worl...
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Professor sacked over ‘innocent’ mix up
A Fordham University professor was fired after mixing up the names of two black students in class, according to a report. from Latest Worl...
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Estonians brave icy waters to set new world record
Nearly 300 Estonians plunged into freezing Baltic waters on Friday (December 10) in an attempt to set a new world record for the largest win...
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Blue Origin takes famed astronaut’s daughter to space
The eldest daughter of pioneering U.S. astronaut Alan Shephard blasted off aboard Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin commercial space tourism rocke...
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Vladimir Putin wants to ‘bring back the power of the Soviet Union’
Russian President Vladimir Putin wants to bring back the power of the Soviet Union , according to Cypress College’s Professor Peter Matthews...
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Tornadoes rip through Kentucky, five other states
[NFA] A devastating swarm of tornadoes ripped through Kentucky and five other U.S. states, killing dozens of people and leaving a trail of d...
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‘Unimaginable tragedy’: President Joe Biden offers support in US tornado response
President Joe Biden has tweeted he is working with Governors to ensure that the response to tornadoes ravaging parts of the United States ha...
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Tornadoes rip through Central United States
Tornadoes ripping through the central United States have killed at least 70 people. One of the storms is thought to have travelled over 365 ...
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WA to strengthen border with Queensland
Western Australia will strengthen its border with Queensland from Monday, December 13. Western Australia will elevate Queensland's risk ...
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WA Police believe Margaret River bushfire was deliberately lit
Western Australia Police believe a bushfire in the Margaret River Region was deliberately lit. The bushfire has been downgraded to a 'wa...
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Friday, December 10, 2021
‘Not putting that in my body’: Hanson’s spray
Federal One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has told a crowd of “pro-choice” business owners she has no intention of getting vaccinated against...
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Supply chain issues force Australian breweries to impose booze ration
Australia's largest beer manufacturers have been forced to ration some of their products over supply chain issues due to COVID-19. Short...
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Crews Clear Roads at Utah’s Bryce Canyon National Park After Storm
Crews worked to clear roads at Bryce Canyon National Park in southern Utah on Friday, December 10, after a winter storm brought around 5 inc...
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Blowing Dust Darkens West Texas Sky
Areas of West Texas saw blowing dust shroud the afternoon sky on Friday, December 10, the National Weather Service (NWS) said. Videos posted...
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Trooper Slips and Slides Back to Vehicle on Icy Montana Road
The Montana Highway Patrol issued a warning about the dangers of slick roads by sharing footage of one of its troopers taking a tumble on th...
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‘Not putting that in my body’: Hanson’s spray
Federal One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has told a crowd of “pro-choice” business owners she has no intention of getting vaccinated against...
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NSW records 560 new Covid cases
NSW has recorded another spike in Covid-19 cases on Saturday, with 560 new cases and three deaths. from Breaking National News and Austral...
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Royal Commission into veterans’ suicide concludes first round of hearings
The Royal Commission into Veterans' suicide has heard how the Air Force has failed to look after the mental health of recruits who drop ...
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Cruise ship ban extended to 2022
Cruise ship bosses have labelled a decision to extend a ban on vessels for the next two months as a "devastating blow'' to thou...
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US inflation hits 39 year high at 6.8 per cent
Inflation in the United States has reached a 39 year high of 6.8 per cent – as consumer demand and supply shortages continue to put pressure...
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Heavy Snow Slickens Roads in Utah’s Cottonwood Canyons
Utah transport officials urged drivers to take care and adhere to the state’s “traction law” as snow and ice continued to create slick, haza...
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Royals surprise with Xmas pic from secret trip
Prince William and Kate Middleton have released their 2021 Christmas card, with the beaming royals pictured on a secret trip to the Middle E...
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New Covid test making travel easier
Exclusive: International travellers needing a negative Covid result before takeoff can now do so at Australian airports — quickly and cheapl...
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Omicron spread faster than Delta in UK
The UK's Health Security Agency says the Omicron variant is growing much faster than Delta in England. If current trends continue – the ...
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Thursday, December 9, 2021
Snowstorm Blankets Northern Utah Mountains
A snowstorm swept across portions of Utah’s northern mountains on Thursday, December 9. The National Weather Service reported snowfall accum...
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Record 22,000 new COVID cases in South Africa
South Africa has reported a record 22,000 new COVID cases in a single day. The Omicron variant is believed to have originated there and is t...
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Paradise lost: Oil leaks poison Venezuelan lake
Residents of Venezuela's Lake Maracaibo long ago became accustomed to its dark waters, tinted black by oil pollution. But worsening cont...
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Travis Head’s heroics build Aussie lead on day two
Travis Head has scored a memorable century to help Australia to a massive first innings lead in the first Ashes Test. The home team batted t...
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Last respects paid to India’s defense chief
The bodies of India's defence chief and 12 others who died in a helicopter crash will be brought to New Delhi on Thursday (December 9), ...
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How PIMS worsens COVID for kids
Whilst severe illness from COVID-19 is rare in kids, many children still struggle with its effects - including pediatric inflammatory multis...
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Heavy Snow Falls on Northeastern Newfoundland
A winter storm brought heavy snow and rain to the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador on Thursday, December 9, footage shows. Vid...
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Season’s First Major Snowstorm Arrives in Newfoundland
Newfoundland and Labrador in Canada experienced its first major snowstorm of the season on Thursday, December 9, turning parts of the provin...
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Wednesday, December 8, 2021
Woman dies in car during horror flood
A woman has died after her car became submerged in floodwaters in Brisbane’s west, as a severe storm cell lashed southeast Queensland on Wed...
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Brazilian football legend Pele back in hospital
Brazilian football legend Pele is back in hospital undergoing further treatment for a colon tumour. The 81 year old was admitted to Albert E...
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CCTV of vehicles linked to Bilal Hamze’s Sydney CBD murder released
CCTV of two cars linked to the Sydney CBD murder of Bilal Hamze has been released by police. from Breaking National News and Australian Ne...
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Bushfire emergency warning issued in Western Australia
More than 100 firefighters are working to contain an emergency level bushfire in south-west Western Australia. An emergency warning has been...
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Kitten Rescued After Spending Days in Phoenix Storm Drain
A six-week-old kitten was saved from a storm drain in Phoenix, Arizona, on December 2, after multiple efforts by officials, with rescuers sa...
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Why child sex accused MP will still get paid
A brief appearance marked with a simple nod is all it’s taken for a former Nationals MP facing child sex abuse charges to continue to get pa...
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Booster works against Omicron – Pfizer/BioNTech
BioNTech and Pfizer said on Wednesday a three-shot course of their COVID-19 vaccine was able to neutralize the new Omicron variant in a labo...
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New restrictions as UK triggers Covid Plan B
Boris Johnson has told Brits to work from home and use vaccine passports for nightclubs and footy matches in a fresh Covid-19 squeeze. fro...
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Up to 1 million COVID vaccines wasted in Nigeria
Up to one million COVID-19 vaccines are estimated to have expired in Nigeria last month without being used, two sources told Reuters, one of...
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Tuesday, December 7, 2021
Dad leaves NZ after daughters killed
The father of the three girls allegedly murdered by their own mother in Timaru has left New Zealand. from Latest World News Headlines | Da...
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Fire rages on ship off Sweden for over four days
A fire on a cargo ship carrying timber off of Gothenburg on Sweden's west coast is still raging four days after it started on on Saturda...
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Explosion kills four in Basra, Iraq: police
An explosion in the center of Iraq's southern city of Basra on Tuesday killed at least four people and wounded 20, police and hospital s...
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China’s warning over Olympic diplomatic boycott
China warned on Tuesday (December 7) that a U.S diplomatic boycott of the Beijing Winter Olympics could harm two-way dialogue and co-operati...
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