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More than 1 in 3 tree species are at risk of going extinct, new analysis shows
29 Oct 2024A new report found a staggering number of tree species are teetering on the brink of extinction.
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UK far-right activist Tommy Robinson jailed for 18 months
29 Oct 2024Robinson admitted to breaching UK court rules 10 times by repeating false accusations about a Syrian refugee.
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Philadelphia DA sues Elon Musk and his super PAC over $1m sweepstakes
29 Oct 2024Philadelphia's district attorney asked a state judge to shut down tech billionaire Elon Musk's controversial $1 million giveaway to registered voters, calling it an "illegal lottery
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Australian woman jailed for faking own death to collect insurance payout
29 Oct 2024Karen Maree Salkilld was sentenced in a Perth court to three years in prison for faking her death and collecting an $806,922 life insurance payout.
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Sexual assault trial of French actor Depardieu suspended until March
29 Oct 2024His lawyer said Gerard Depardieu was unwell and could not attend the trial in person.
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US authorities investigating two ballot box fires
29 Oct 2024The two ballot boxes in Oregon and Washington were set on fire.
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Trump rally at Madison Square Garden begins with vulgar, racist remarks from allies
28 Oct 2024Donald Trump headlined a rally at New York's Madison Square Garden that began with a series of vulgar and racist remarks by allies of the former president.
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McDonald's rules out beef patties as source of E. coli outbreak
28 Oct 2024McDonald's on Sunday ruled out beef patties as a source of the E. coli outbreak linked to Quarter Pounder hamburgers.
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US man finds $20 on ground, uses it to win $1 million
28 Oct 2024Jerry Hicks plans to use the money to help his children and retire as a carpenter after 56 years, according to the NC Education Lottery.
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Australia rejects US right-wing broadcaster's visit - will NZ?
27 Oct 2024A controversial right-wing US broadcaster, whose entry to Australia was recently blocked, has applied for a New Zealand visa.
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Police out in force to prevent rowdy Halloween celebrations in Shanghai
28 Oct 2024Local authorities appeared to be trying to prevent a repeat of last year, when Halloween revellers thronged central Shanghai, with some dressed in costumes that poked fun of the Chinese stock market…
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New Queensland Premier vows progress on Olympic stadium
28 Oct 2024David Crisafulli - who is being sworn in today - has already promised a new plan for the showpiece arena by early February.
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