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Massive quake may have hit Russian nuclear sub base
5 Aug 2025The was reportedly damaged after one of the most powerful earthquakes to hit the area in decades.
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Epstein victim decries 'political warfare' in effort to release transcripts
5 Aug 2025Two of Jeffrey Epstein's absue victims have filed letters to the court decrying the lack of respect they have been shown by Trump and his administration.
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One in three women are now migraine sufferers, Australian study finds
5 Aug 2025A new survey has revealed the prevalence of migraines is far worse in Australian women than experts previously estimated.
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UK summer storm causes travel chaos
5 Aug 2025Flights have been cancelled, trains dirsrupted and homes are without power as high-speed winds blow across Scotland and northern England.
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Australia picks Japan to build $10b frigates after fierce contest
5 Aug 2025Japanese shipbuilder Mitsubishi Heavy Industries has won a tight contest to build the Australian navy's new $10 billion fleet of warships, beating a bid from German rival Thyssen-Krupp Marine Systems.
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Tesla approves US$29 billion share award to Musk
5 Aug 2025Musk will be able to claim the new award if he remains in a top executive role for another two years.
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Australian police charge Chinese national with 'foreign interference'
4 Aug 2025She is alleged to be working under the command of China's Public Security Bureau.
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'Highly polluting': Shein slapped with 1 million euro fine
4 Aug 2025The China-founded fast fashion online retailer was found to have mislead customers on the environmental impact of its products by an Italian regulator.
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Australia lifts foreign student cap, prioritising Southeast Asia
4 Aug 2025The government also hiked student visa fees and pledged to close loopholes that allowed them to continuously extend their stay.
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Beijing expands storm alert as fatal floods keep city on edge
4 Aug 2025Beijing residents have been warned to brace for a new round of heavy rainfall, telling them to avoid going out, a week after catastrophic floods killed dozens
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WKRP in Cincinnati star dead at 79
4 Aug 2025Actress Loni Anderson, who won acclaim for her role as the brainy, glamorous radio station receptionist, has died.
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If you have a pet as a kid, does this lower your risk of asthma and eczema?
4 Aug 2025As the number of people with allergies grows worldwide, scientists are trying to work out precisely how and why these conditions - such as asthma and eczema - develop.
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Sean 'Diddy' Combs' ex writes letter to judge pushing for his release
4 Aug 2025The ex-girlfriend was supposed to testify against Combs in his criminal case, but mysteriously dropped out days before the trial began.
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Man dies after falling at Oasis gig in London
4 Aug 2025The Gallagher brothers say they are "shocked and saddened" by the fan's death
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Illegal tobacco a deadly $10b industry in Australia
4 Aug 2025Analysis: Australia's illegal tobacco problem has made the proverbial transition from tragedy to farce.
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Leopard seals' mating songs compared to nursery rhymes
4 Aug 2025While the longest Beatles songs top out at under eight minutes, these "songbirds of the Southern Ocean" can drag theirs out to 13 hours Audio
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The Trump administration takes a very Orwellian turn
4 Aug 2025Analysis - Reference to Trump's impeachments vanished from a major museum this week.
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Sydney pro-Palestinian protesters deny police fears of 'perilous situation'
4 Aug 2025An estimated 90,000 people took part in the pro-Palestinian march across the Sydney Harbour Bridge, far exceeding expected numbers.
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Hamas says it will allow aid for hostages if Israel halts airstrikes
4 Aug 2025According to Israeli officials, 50 hostages now remain in Gaza, only 20 of whom are believed to be alive.
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How Pakistan shot down India's cutting-edge fighter
3 Aug 2025Chinese-made J-10s helped Pakistan shoot down one of India's prized Rafale fighters in the biggest air clash in decades.
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Israeli hostage families protest after Gaza militants release videos of emaciated captives
3 Aug 2025Protesters have gathered in Tel Aviv's 'Hostage Square', after the release of propaganda videos showing emaciated Israeli hostages.
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Australian state seeks to enshrine work from home in law
3 Aug 2025The premier of Victoria announced Saturday plans to enshrine working from home in law, saying it should be "a right, not a request".
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Watch: Enormous stick insect species discovered in Australia
Weighing 44g and stretching 40cm long, the insect remained unknown due to its isolated habitat in Australia's mountainous wet tropics.
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Woman missing, 1500 emergency callouts amid NSW floods and snow
3 Aug 2025A woman is missing in floodwaters as parts of New South Wales prepare for another day of wild weather following heavy rain, wind and heavy snow.
