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What to expect in the deadly mushroom poisoning trial
The upcoming trial of Erin Patterson is shaping up as the biggest case Victoria has seen in years.
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Trump promises 'Iron Dome' shield, release of JFK secrets, to 'fix every single crisis'
12:47 pm todayTrump also repeated his campaign pledge to launch the largest deportation effort in US history.
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Kiwi woman allegedly set on fire in Queensland home
12:21 pm todayDestiny Otton-Rakuraku is fighting for her life in a Queensland hospital after allegedly being set on fire by a man in her own home.
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Weary LA firefighters brace for 'last' dangerous winds
2:41 pm todayExhausted Los Angeles firefighters on Sunday braced for the return of yet more dangerously strong gusts.
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A long-awaited ceasefire has finally begun in Gaza. Here's what we know
11:09 am todayThe deal will see the release of dozens of Israeli hostages in exchange for almost 2000 Palestinian prisoners and will allow for a significant uptick in aid.
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Australian government pledges $1.24 billion in green aluminium push
3:19 pm todayAluminium is one of the most polluting nonferrous metals to make, as its current production is mostly powered by coal.
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Trump meme coin now worth more than $68B
11:38 am todayThis is the first cryptocurrency endorsed by the incoming US president, who once trashed bitcoin as "based on thin air."
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Instagram rolls out TikTok-like features amid uncertainty about rival’s future
10:54 am todayIt will launch a new video creation app called Edits, which bears an uncanny resemblance to CapCut.
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Trump promises 'brand new day' at pre-inauguration victory rally
11:58 am todayDonald Trump told thousands of roaring supporters on Sunday that he would usher in a new era of American prosperity when he takes office.
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TikTok restores US service, thanks Trump
7:00 am todayThe statement comes after US users reported being able to access the Chinese-owned service's website.
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Ceasefire brings hope in Gaza; freed Israeli hostages reunited with mothers
"The nightmare of death and starvation is over," one displaced woman says, as the Red Cross retrieves hostages freed under the deal.
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Inauguration Day, Trump-style: What will happen?
19 Jan 2025The countdown is on for the pomp and circumstance that will unfold when Trump is sworn in inside the Capitol due to frigid weather.
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Gaza ceasefire begins, fighting halts after delay
19 Jan 2025The ceasefire pauses a 15-month-old war which has brought devastation and seismic political change to the Middle East.
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Trump inauguration celebrations begin with Elvis impersonator, fireworks
19 Jan 2025Trump arrived in the Washington area for a celebration of his return to power ahead of an inauguration ceremony.
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Taiwan carries out first execution in five years, upsetting rights groups
19 Jan 2025Despite Taiwan's reputation as Asia's most liberal democracy, the death penalty remains broadly popular according to opinion polls.
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Protests as court extends President Yoon's detention
19 Jan 2025Yoon became the first sitting South Korean president to be arrested as he faces allegations of insurrection related to his declaration of martial law.
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Trump says he may give TikTok a 90-day reprieve
19 Jan 2025US President-elect Donald Trump said he would "most likely" give TikTok a 90-day reprieve from a potential ban after he takes office.
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Ski lift at Spanish resort collapses, injuring dozens
19 Jan 2025Video from the scene showed dozens of people standing in the snow on a mountain, stuck there after the ski lift broke.
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Britain wants to get close to Trump. Will Elon Musk stand in the way?
6 Jan 2025Analysis - It was not the start to 2025 that Keir Starmer wanted or expected, as Elon Musk engulfed his government in a very public fight.
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Gaza deal unmasks deep schisms that could threaten ceasefire
19 Jan 2025Analysis - The ceasefire is very much not a permanent end to the war, nor does it guarantee freedom for many hostages, CNN's Mick Krever writes.
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What is 'dark oxygen' and why are scientists so fascinated by it?
18 Jan 2025The discovery that metallic rocks are apparently producing oxygen on the Pacific Ocean's seabed challenges the idea that oxygen can only be made from sunlight via photosynthesis.
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US TikTok ban looms as Trump seeks last-ditch solution
All eyes are on whether US President-elect Donald Trump can find a way to save the app from a law that is "virtually president-proof".
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Indian police volunteer found guilty of doctor's rape and murder
19 Jan 2025The brutal crime sparked outrage across India, with tens of thousands of people protesting in the weeks after.
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Israeli cabinet approves Gaza ceasefire accord, due to take effect on Sunday
18 Jan 2025Israel's cabinet has approved a deal with Hamas for a ceasefire and release of hostages in the Gaza Strip, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office says.
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Trump plans big immigration raid in Chicago - Reports
18 Jan 2025Donald Trump's incoming US presidential administration plans to launch a large immigration raid in Chicago the day after he takes office, the Wall Street Journal reported.
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Meet the 'supergiant' Darth Vader bug
18 Jan 2025The newly-discovered sea bug is one of the world's largest isopods.
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'More sad than shocked': TikTok users brace for ban
18 Jan 2025After months of legal tussles, the US Supreme Court today upheld a law that would ban the video-sharing platform - used by 170 million Americans - in the name of national security.
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Reports of property damage from SpaceX Starship's explosion
18 Jan 2025Flights of the spacecraft and rocket system are now grounded pending an investigation into the mishap, the FAA says.
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