Queensland demands urgent review of online NAPLAN

More than 1800 students in Queensland will have to take one or more of the tests again after experiencing connectivity issues with the online portal earlier this month.

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Suitcase bomber sought over blast in Lyon

The suspect was captured on security video leaving a bag in front of a bakery shortly before an explosion injured 13 people.

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With Stage 4 cancer, she climbed to the roof of the Americas to teach a lesson

Isabella de la Houssaye and her husband, David Crane raised their five children on adventure. But there was one more mountain to climb.

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Stephanie Gilmore's '10' puts exclamation mark on Bali triumph

Australian Stephanie Gilmore has dropped a perfect 10 on her way to victory at the World Surf League event in Bali.

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Keary ruled out of State of Origin game one after suffering concussion

Roosters five-eighth Luke Keary has been ruled out of the first State of Origin after suffering a concussion against the Knights.

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Kuridrani set to shun overseas cash in World Cup boost for Wallabies

Kuridrani scored a hat-trick in a 22-10 win against the Pretoria-based Bulls on Friday night, securing a crucial bonus point.

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The curious case of the star striker sitting out the Women's World Cup

Norway's star striker will not play at World Cup for reasons that have not been fully explained.

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Injured Morgan to miss World Cup warm-up clash against Australia

England skipper Eoin Morgan hurt his finger on a day Afghanistan sent a message to Australia by toppling Pakistan.

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How Pocock changed rugby after taking stand on homophobic slur

The David Pocock-Jacques Potgieter incident in 2015 was a pivotal moment in Australian rugby history.

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Police taser, arrest man following violent hammer rampage at Fremantle police station

A 53-year-old man is being assessed in hospital after being tasered by Fremantle police as he rampaged through the front counter area of the local police station with a hammer.

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Brad Scott prepares to coach North Melbourne for last time

Brad Scott has all but confirmed that today's match against Western Bulldogs at Marvel Stadium will be his last as North Melbourne coach.

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Olympic sprinters give young Dogs, Storm speedsters an edge

Nick Meaney and Ryan Papenhuyzen will light up Belmore Sports Ground and are going even faster with some expert support.

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Know my name: The new push for female artists

With one-quarter of its collection by women, the National Gallery of Australia has joined an international campaign to boost recognition of female artists.

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Know my name: The new push for female artists

With one-quarter of its collection by women, the National Gallery of Australia has joined an international campaign to boost recognition of female artists.

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Celebrities, they're nothing like us commoners

Queen Celine has never pretended to be a commoner and we love her all the more for it.

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Equality? Cannes still doesn't get it

A year after the great and good at the Cannes Film Festival pledged to strive for gender parity, the event still seems to have a lot of female trouble.

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The Cure review: A well-oiled act with some surprises too

Provided all parts were oiled and in working order, how could this gig flop?

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Foreign Correspondence: Books are now luxury lifestyle goodies

'Books can be seen as decorative and illustrative of their owner’s identity.'

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Dicey Topics: Ray Meagher talks money, death and sex

The long-standing Home and Away actor discusses the topics we are told to keep quiet.

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The saga continues as Jojo Moyes' beloved Lou takes on New York

The journey that began with the very readable Me Before You takes a new but equally satisfying turn.

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Prominent art dealer sued over suspect Howard Arkley painting

A Sydney art collector no longer believes the painting for which he paid more than $200,000 in 2002 can safely be attributed to the late Howard Arkley.

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Headline-grabbing solicitor stands by her 60 Minutes' man

Salim Mehajer and his solicitor are a good pairing with both attracting plenty of attention.

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The Hollification of life

'Instrument of the ancestors' Lonnie Holley was traded for a bottle of whisky at four.

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The art world angel, her son, the countess and the detective

Sheila Cruthers started collecting the work of women artists as a hobby. Her legacy: a major collection and ongoing efforts to redress gender imbalance.

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Leura's heritage garden saves its grand view for last

Everglades' renowned landscape gardener Paul Sorensen resisted the urge to place the breathtaking mountain outlook front and centre.

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The scourge of Muphry's Law

Under pressure, responsibility can be tough to spell.

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What happens when you've watched everything there is to watch?

Now your TV life is over, you’re thinking the unthinkable: you’re going to switch off the TV. DON’T DO IT!

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Your weekend: our guide to what's on around Melbourne

Your weekend: The best in music, theatre, festivals, food. markets and much more.

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'A lovely, idiosyncratic rush of melodic misery': Steve Kilbey on The Cure

Steve Kilbey, one of Australia's best songwriter-musicians, pays tribute to The Cure and especially frontman Robert Smith, one of England's finest.

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'A true man of the theatre', David McAllister vowed to never outstay his welcome

With his exit set for the end of 2020, McAllister will be the longest-serving artistic director in the history of the Australian Ballet.

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Rocked by Speers' defection, Sky News may delay his move to ABC

The respected journalist could be caught in a contractual tug-of-war.

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With his latest works, Bill Henson manages to pause time

The subjects in Henson's photographs appear completely absorbed in intimacy, unaware of the viewer's gaze.

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Music reviews: The National, Carly Rae Jepsen, Cyrille Aimee and more

Cyrille Aimee's Move On: A Sondheim Adventure, The National's I am Easy to Find, Carly Rae Jepsen's Dedicated, Charly Bliss' Young Enough, Mick Hart's Awake, Honeyblood's In Plain Sight

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Win tickets to the Geelong Spiegeltent, the Cabaret Festival and more

Giveaways: Win tickets to the Geelong Spiegeltent, the Cabaret Festival and Judi Dench's new movie, Red Joan

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Seeds of Vivid floral fantasy planted from 12,000 kilometres away

When US Artist Andrew Thomas Huang was first approached to light the Sydney Opera House sails for this year's Vivid festival, he instantly agreed – despite never having visited Australia.

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Harvey Weinstein said to reach $63.9 million deal to settle lawsuits

Lawyers for women who say they were victims of Weinstein have been in mediation since last year with representatives for the former studio mogul.

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Australian Ballet artistic director David McAllister to step down

After an impressive 20-year innings, McAllister has announced he will move on at the end of next year.

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'It's time': Arts leaders demand long-term vision from Morrison government

"More Australians engage in the arts – go to galleries, read a book – than go to sports events." 

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Simon Stephens' pseudo-intellectual romance falls flat

From the man who adapted The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime, Heisenberg is sorely lacking in emotional intelligence and depth.

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Bookmarks: Dymocks marks its 140th birthday; Christer shifts sideways

If only William Dymock knew what he had started.

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How anti-Semitism suited so many people in the 20th century

Paul Hanebrink argues that the Judeo-Bolshevik myth made Hitler and reach its zenith in Nazism and the Final Solution.

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Thomas Harris returns after 13 years, but no sign of Hannibal Lecter

Thomas Harris has a new novel and although it does not feature Hannibal Lecter, the bestselling author still wonders what his most famous creation is up to.

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What we can learn from chimpanzees and wolves

Frans de Waal and Elli H. Radinger show that animals have inner lives just like us.

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BBC NEWS - France's Macron urges Brexit clarity after May resignation

President Emmanuel Macron says the EU needs to know quickly what the UK wants with Brexit.


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BBC NEWS - US judge blocks funds for Trump border wall plan

The move temporarily halts the use of $1bn of defence department funds in Arizona and Texas.


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BBC NEWS - Jayme Closs case: Man gets life for murder and kidnapping

The 13-year-old was discovered 88 days after Jake Patterson killed her parents and kidnapped her.


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BBC NEWS - Venezuelan prison clashes leave 29 inmates dead

At least 19 police officers were also wounded in the violence in Portuguesa state, authorities say.


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BBC NEWS - Boston museum sorry for racist 'no watermelons' remark

A teacher accuses staff at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston of racism towards her pupils.


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BBC NEWS - Mount Everest: Why the summit can get so crowded

A picture gives a glimpse into the conditions facing climbers at the top of the world.


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BBC NEWS - India tuition class fire kills at least 19 students

Footage shows teenagers falling and jumping from the blaze in the city of Surat in Gujarat state.


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BBC NEWS - US groups sue Alabama over 'extreme' abortion ban

The lawsuit was expected and is part of a conservative strategy to re-examine federal abortion law.


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BBC NEWS - Iran police arrest 30 at private yoga class

The mixed group was detained in Gorgan after an event, which was advertised on Instagram.


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BBC NEWS - Harvey Weinstein 'to settle with accusers for $44m'

The film producer reached a deal with women who say he sexually abused them, his lawyers tell media.


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BBC NEWS - Trump orders new powers for Attorney General's surveillance probe

The move gives new authority to the attorney general, who is investigating if Mr Trump was spied on.


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BBC NEWS - Why did a stranger break into a house to clean it?

Nate came home to the smell of cleaning products and toilet paper roses. He doesn't know who did it.


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BBC NEWS - Gay rights in Kenya: 'Why our fight isn't over'

A Kenyan campaigner says he won't be deterred by a court ruling that upheld a ban on gay sex.


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BBC NEWS - How Sydney's pools became the envy of the world

Sydney has more ocean swimming pools than any other city - a product of "unique" historic factors.


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BBC NEWS - Rahul Gandhi: Is this the end of the Gandhi dynasty?

After Narendra Modi's stunning victory, is this the end for Congress party leader Rahul Gandhi?


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BBC NEWS - Why Charlie Brooker says the news is copying Black Mirror

The Netflix series writer, Charlie Brooker, jokes he and executive producer Annabel Jones should sue "the news".


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BBC NEWS - ICYMI: Gardening goats and cute tiger cubs

Some of the stories you may have missed this week.


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BBC NEWS - Taiwan gay marriage: Three couples and a wedding to celebrate equality

Three couples celebrate Taiwan becoming the first place in Asia to legalise same-sex marriage.


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BBC NEWS - Blackpink: Meet the K-pop superstars backstage at their first UK tour

From their Spice Girls inspiration to Coachella: here's what we learned from K-pop stars Blackpink.


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BBC NEWS - Lift off for SpaceX rocket carrying 60 satellites

A Falcon-9 rocket launches from Florida, packed with 60 satellites capable of giving users on the ground high-speed connections to the internet.


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BBC NEWS - Sinikiwe Kademaunga: 'Don't associate disability with poverty'

Blogger Sinikiwe Kademaunga was born with a condition that stopped the growth of her limbs.


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BBC NEWS - SpaceX puts up 60 internet satellites

The California firm launches the first spacecraft in its multi-billion-dollar broadband project.


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BBC NEWS - Italy's ghost town that became a home for the poor

Parco Saraceno was built in the 1960s as a luxury resort - but didn't have planning permission.


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BBC NEWS - We Are Middlesbrough: Pregnant teenagers tell their story

Robyn used to drink and smoke marijuana, but says her impending little girl changed her life.


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Riverlee pushes ahead with Burnley office tower

Developer Riverlee Group has teamed up with Bamfa Properties to join a growing list of companies offering large, new office buildings.

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Young worker's death should not be in vain

Warnings to a developer about serious safety issues ahead of a deadly accident raises questions about whether the death of an 18-year-old worker could have been prevented.

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Fidget spinners demonstrate the need for agility and speed in supply chains

The fad stress-relieving toy that arrived in 2017 is being used by property analysts as an example of the demand pressure placed on warehouses and supply chains.

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Salads, burgers and a cherry on top: GST food reforms canvassed at ATO

Changes in the way we eat has prompted calls within the tax office to alter how our food is taxed.

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Seventeen retailers, 62 unit owners and a university theatre: the Capitol House miracle

How do you get 17 retailers, 62 apartments owners and a historic theatre to all agree to an ambitious renovation?

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Let's be frank, tax plan shouldn't be credited with Labor's demise

The idea that one thing dealt to the hopes of a political party sets fast in the days after an election.

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McMullin Group grabs large, strategic industrial site

Busy private developer McMullin Group has emerged as the buyer of a large strategic parcel of industrial land in Melbourne’s outer north next to MAB Corporation’s Merrifield Business Park.

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Developers look to non-bank lenders as tighter restrictions bite

The major banks' exposure to commercial property financing has flatlined.

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Without Reserve: Stockland puts three retirement villages on market

Property developer has continued with its strategy of divestment from non-core assets.

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With 10,000 members co-working pioneer WeWork is eyeing float

Global co-sharing office landlord WeWork is fast becoming the disputor of the sector.

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Poll result, regulators fill banks' sails but can it last?

There was a trifecta of positive news for the housing market this week, which helped propel bank share prices. But is all as good as it seems?

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NSW and Sydney property industry boosted by Morrison re-election

A mood of confidence has swept into the development industry now the threat of Labor's changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax have gone.

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Duke Ventures transform skinny Collingwood site

Architect Joseph Toscano and his business partner Dino Pezzutti are committed to their Duke Apartments project in Collingwood well beyond a few etchings on the drawing board.

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Sunda bar's rawness pulls no punches

Punch Lane in Melbourne’s CBD is one of those dogleg lanes that runs between Londsdale and Little Bourke streets.

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The road to a successful career is paved with true grit

How to demonstrate grit and why it’s important in the workplace.

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Market Wrap: All the sales and leasing action in and around Sydney

Buyers are increasingly shifting their focus to higher yielding commercial investment opportunities.

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After election, energy war reignites between government and industry

The Morrison government has wasted little time putting the heat back on the energy sector after its election victory, committing to its hardline interventions.

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Minerals Council: Coalition's election victory a 'mandate for mining'

The Minerals Council of Australia is confident that the Adani mine will go ahead and says the Coalition's election victory was a win for mining.

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Trump's trade war spoils Morrison's market miracle

The Australian sharemarket closed the week higher, despite slipping away from its post-election 11-year high as trade war concerns mounted.

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Government complicating shift from coal warns network giant

Poles and wires company Spark Infrastructure says heavy-handed government intervention in the energy sector has made it difficult to prepare the grid for an influx of wind and solar power.

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Nothing neat about whisky brawl that put board on the rocks

The gloves came off on Tuesday when an activist shareholder successfully tipped out the entire board and leadership of Australian Whisky Holdings.

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RBA will slash rates to 0.75 per cent this year: Westpac economist

The Reserve Bank will go further than previously thought by cutting the cash rate not two, but three times before 2019 is over, says a leading economist.

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Africa: Inaugural Summit Readies Africa for Industry 4.0

[CAJ News] Johannesburg -SOME of the world's foremost innovators in technology and finance will converge in South Africa next week as part of efforts to future-proof the continent into the fourth industrial revolution.

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Africa: Avon Justine New Digital Blueprint Empowers Women

[CAJ News] Johannesburg -AVON Justine, the beauty company, has restated its commitment to championing the empowerment of women by aligning its digital platforms.

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Africa: Scarcity of Pilots May Hamper Commercial Flight Operations in Africa

[This Day] Industry experts have expressed concern that in the coming years, Africa may not have enough pilots to fly commercial planes in the region due to global scarcity of pilots and inadequate training of such skilled manpower in the continent.

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Africa: China Doesn't Want Trade War But...

[Daily Trust] China-US trade talks are catching the eye of the Nigerian media recently. Around the world, there have been widespread concerns over the new round of additional tariffs between China and the US. Some believe escalated disputes will bring more uncertainties to world economy. Some have described the global economic landscape as "unpredictable" and labeled the trade issue as "the biggest uncertainty".

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India starts counting 600 million votes, Modi looks at second term

NEW DELHI - India began counting hundreds of millions of votes in its general election on Thursday, with a coalition led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party already preparing to form the...

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Masked attackers snatch voting machines in north-east India

GUWAHATI, INDIA - About 500 masked men carrying guns and machetes attacked Indian election officials in a remote northeastern state and made off with computerised voting machines, officials said on...

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Japanese firms resist hiring foreign workers under new immigration law: Reuters poll

TOKYO - Only one in four Japanese companies plan to actively employ foreign workers under a new government immigration scheme, a Reuters poll found, complicating Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's...

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Maguire may be gone but not forgotten at Redfern

Wests Tigers coach Michael Maguire will try to stop no fewer than six Souths players he handed NRL debuts to.

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'Very frustrating': Investigator into fatal horse jump was shut down

A NSW inquest has heard the woman who tried to look into the circumstances surrounding the death of Olivia Inglis was blocked at every turn.

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Climate Emergency rally brings city to a standstill

Thousands of climate activists took over the streets of Melbourne and staged a "die-in" in the middle of Bourke Street in a bid to pressure the federal government to take stronger action on the environment.

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How will our airport cope with double the passengers in 20 years?

Our airport is set for a massive makeover as passenger numbers double in the next 20 years.

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Trump's trade war spoils Morrison's market miracle

The Australian sharemarket closed the week higher, despite slipping away from its post-election 11-year high as trade war concerns mounted.

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De Belin's co-accused faces ban from bush comp

The Country Rugby League will formalise its own policy to stand down players accused of serious crimes until their cases are heard in the courts.

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Shinn the man to execute group 1 plan for Pfieffer

Blake Shinn knows how to get the best out of I Am Excited as she shoots for group 1 glory in Saturday's Kingsford-Smith Cup.

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With his latest works, Bill Henson manages to pause time

The subjects in Henson's photographs appear completely absorbed in intimacy, unaware of the viewer's gaze.

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Rocked by Speers' defection, Sky News may delay his move to ABC

The respected journalist could be caught in a contractual tug-of-war.

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Threat from a blade 'cannot be understated', Central Station police shooting inquest told

A NSW Police weapons and tactics instructor gave evidence at the inquest on Friday.

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Tiger with famous football bloodlines

His dad played for Freo. His mum is a Pickett, his Nan is a Krakouer. Richmond's Noongar man Shai Bolton was born to play football.

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Player swap part of Tigers' ploy to snare Watene-Zelezniak

The Tigers are considering a player swap in their chase of unwanted Panther Dallin Watene-Zelezniak.

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Bob Hawke's state funeral to be held at Sydney Opera House

A state funeral for Australia's 23rd prime minister, Bob Hawke, will be held at the Sydney Opera House on Friday June 14. Australia's 23rd prime minister was 89 when he passed away just two days before last Saturday's federal election.

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Does Rugby Australia's Folau firing adhere to its own 'vision'?

The lack of sensitivity in Israel Folau's posts is not being debated here. What is up for debate is the legality of him to be sacked as a result and his next move.

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AMA president calls for more funding for 'unacceptable' public hospitals

Dr Tony Bartone has called on the newly re-elected Morrison government to direct urgent funding to the public hospital system.

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From the Archives, 1986: The Russell Street bombing stuns Melbourne

On March 27 1986, a car bomb exploded outside of the Russell Street Police Station. The incident added a "terrifying dimension of violence new to Melbourne".

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Forget shootings and sieges, this cop leaves a better legacy

After a long and decorated career with Victoria Police, Inspector Stephen Mutton prefers to recall his work with marginalised members of our community.

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Wolfe going the journey for Gai's new world order

Japanese bred Wolfe is ready to give a return on a long-term plan from Tulloch Lodge.

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'We're worried the planet is dying': Thousands of climate protesters bring CBD to standstill

Chants of "stand up, fight back" were heard in the CBD as a mass of people organised by Extinction Rebellion rallied against climate change.

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Perth nightclub predator pleads guilty to indecently assaulting young men

A man accused of indecently assaulting young men and filming himself in the act has pleaded guilty to dozens of charges in court.

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Winning isn't everything: Smith, Warner ready for their redemption song

As Steve Smith and Dave Warner prepare to end their international exile, those set to sling arrows might be best to consider their own dirty laundry.

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Melbourne Cup golden ticket not just for horses as Holland chases first

Jockey Dean Holland has ridden more than 700 winners but has never had a ride in the Melbourne Cup.

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PM's emotional return to Queensland farm

Scott Morrison has made an emotional return to an outback Queensland cattle farm still reeling from devastating floods.

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Eileen contacted a range of murder-for-hire services to organise a hit on her husband

Eileen Ormsby worked for a conservative law firm but after the GFC, she became a true believer in the wild wild world of the dark web and what promised to be safe and private market for recreational drugs. In her latest book, she set out to sort fact from fiction.

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Humpback whale freed from rope off Barwon Heads

A major rescue operation took place to free a humpback whale trapped in rope off the coast of Victoria.

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Reckless: How Donald Trump's diplomacy is inflaming the world

From the Middle East to Asia to Latin America, everywhere you look the colossal ambitions of Trump's foreign policy are colliding with reality.

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A bold voice is missing from Thailand's new Parliament

The leader of the country's third-largest party has been suspended as an MP, raising more questions about a fragile return to democracy.

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'Beat up': Carey dismisses talk of Giants' supposed MCG curse

He may have been one of the club's biggest critics last year but Wayne Carey is now a believer in the Giants.

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Government complicating shift from coal warns network giant

Poles and wires company Spark Infrastructure says heavy-handed government intervention in the energy sector has made it difficult to prepare the grid for an influx of wind and solar power.

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Waratahs treating Jaguares clash like a Test match

Only three Jaguares players picked to face the Waratahs on Saturday have not represented Argentina at Test level.

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New on Sports Illustrated: The Owen Hart Tragedy Was the Moment We Came to See Wrestlers as Human

In death, Hart brought something to wrestling that, to that point, fans had virtually never seen in the form: true, unadorned humanity.
May 24, 2019 at 08:20PM
The Owen Hart Tragedy Was the Moment We Came to See Wrestlers as Human

New on Sports Illustrated: A Quick Nine With Joey Diovisalvi

SI.com's Ryan Asselta caught up with Brooks Koepka and Dustin Johnson’s trainer, Joey Diovisalvi, about strength conditioning in golf.
May 24, 2019 at 09:39AM
A Quick Nine With Joey Diovisalvi

New on Sports Illustrated: Nice for What? Drake Trolls Bucks, Makes Instagram Avi Photo of Owner's Daughter

Drake got the final laugh following Toronto's Game 5 win.
May 24, 2019 at 09:12AM
Nice for What? Drake Trolls Bucks, Makes Instagram Avi Photo of Owner's Daughter

New on Sports Illustrated: Kawhi Leonard, Raptors Grind Bucks Into Submission in Game 5 Victory

After dropping the first two games vs. the Bucks, the Raptors have stormed back to win three straight to take a 3-2 series lead. 
May 24, 2019 at 09:00AM
Kawhi Leonard, Raptors Grind Bucks Into Submission in Game 5 Victory

New on Sports Illustrated: Stanley Cup Final Breakdown: How Do the Blues Stack Up Against the Favored Bruins?

Boston’s depth, St. Louis’s punishing forecheck and everything else you need to know before the 2019 Stanley Cup Final.
May 24, 2019 at 08:05AM
Stanley Cup Final Breakdown: How Do the Blues Stack Up Against the Favored Bruins?

New on Sports Illustrated: WNBA Roundtable: Predictions for Rookie of the Year, MVP and Who Will Be Crowned Champion

With plenty of intrigue surrounding the WNBA season, the SI staff makes their picks for 2019 MVP, Rookie of the Year and who they think will win the championship. 
May 24, 2019 at 07:17AM
WNBA Roundtable: Predictions for Rookie of the Year, MVP and Who Will Be Crowned Champion

New on Sports Illustrated: Aaron Rodgers is Really Bad at Chugging Beer

David Bakhtiari and a "Game of Thrones" extra went at it in a beer-chugging competition during Game 5 between the Raptors and Bucks. 
May 24, 2019 at 06:50AM
Aaron Rodgers is Really Bad at Chugging Beer

New on Sports Illustrated: NBA Rumors: LeBron James Meets With Kawhi Leonard, Jimmy Butler Ahead of Free Agency

The Lakers missed the playoffs in LeBron James's first season with the franchise.
May 24, 2019 at 05:47AM
NBA Rumors: LeBron James Meets With Kawhi Leonard, Jimmy Butler Ahead of Free Agency

New on Sports Illustrated: NWHL Agrees to Increase Salaries, Benefits, Revenue Sharing

The NWHL is increasing salaries, offering a 50-50 split of sponsor-related revenues and improved benefits in an agreement reached with its players’ association.
May 24, 2019 at 04:53AM
NWHL Agrees to Increase Salaries, Benefits, Revenue Sharing

New on Sports Illustrated: Canada Escapes While US, Sweden Fall in World Hockey

Canada beat Switzerland 3-2 in overtime Thursday, but the U.S fell to Russia 4–3 and defending champion Sweden lost 5–4 in OT to Finland. 
May 24, 2019 at 04:42AM
Canada Escapes While US, Sweden Fall in World Hockey

New on Sports Illustrated: 2019 French Open Odds: Rafael Nadal, Simona Halep Favorites at Roland Garros

The French Open takes place in Paris from Sunday, May 26 through June 9.
May 24, 2019 at 04:36AM
2019 French Open Odds: Rafael Nadal, Simona Halep Favorites at Roland Garros

New on Sports Illustrated: Stanley Cup Final Odds: Bruins Sizeable Favorites Over Blues

The Bruins are favored to capture their seventh Stanley Cup in franchise history. 
May 24, 2019 at 04:29AM
Stanley Cup Final Odds: Bruins Sizeable Favorites Over Blues

New on Sports Illustrated: LSU Beat Auburn on the Weirdest Play of the SEC College Baseball Tournament

LSU rallied from down a run to win its SEC tournament matchup against Auburn.
May 24, 2019 at 03:42AM
LSU Beat Auburn on the Weirdest Play of the SEC College Baseball Tournament

New on Sports Illustrated: David Silva Reveals He Will Not Make a Decision on Manchester City Future Until End of Next Season

May 24, 2019 at 03:00AM
David Silva Reveals He Will Not Make a Decision on Manchester City Future Until End of Next Season

New on Sports Illustrated: Ivan Rakitic Welcomes Antoine Griezmann Arrival as Barcelona Continue to Pursue Other Striker Leads

May 24, 2019 at 03:00AM
Ivan Rakitic Welcomes Antoine Griezmann Arrival as Barcelona Continue to Pursue Other Striker Leads

New on Sports Illustrated: Report: James Harden, Chris Paul Had Verbal Altercation After Rockets' Season-Ending Loss

The Rockets' superstars reportedly got into a verbal altercation following the team's season-ending loss last week.
May 24, 2019 at 02:46AM
Report: James Harden, Chris Paul Had Verbal Altercation After Rockets' Season-Ending Loss

New on Sports Illustrated: Borussia Dortmund Enforce Ban on Selling Players to Arch Rivals Bayern Munich

May 24, 2019 at 02:45AM
Borussia Dortmund Enforce Ban on Selling Players to Arch Rivals Bayern Munich

New on Sports Illustrated: Ángel Di María: "Quería demostrarle a los pelotudos que tenía que estar"

May 24, 2019 at 02:45AM
Ángel Di María: "Quería demostrarle a los pelotudos que tenía que estar"

New on Sports Illustrated: Todos los rumores, altas y bajas de los grandes equipos europeos

May 24, 2019 at 02:45AM
Todos los rumores, altas y bajas de los grandes equipos europeos

New on Sports Illustrated: Maryland Physicians, Trainers to be Hired Outside of Athletic Department

The hiring move comes almost one year after Maryland offensive lineman Jordan McNair collapsed during practice and later died of a heatstroke.
May 24, 2019 at 02:44AM
Maryland Physicians, Trainers to be Hired Outside of Athletic Department

Modi Slated to Win India's Elections

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his party had a commanding lead as votes were counted Thursday after a six-week general election, sending the stock market soaring in anticipation of another five-year term for the Hindu nationalist leader.

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Evangelical Pastor and 16 Others Kidnapped from Church by 20+ Islamic Gunmen in Nigeria

Gunmen in Nigeria reportedly kidnapped an evangelical pastor and 16 other Christians this week in an attack that also killed one person. 

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'That's Sick': Franklin Graham Calls Out Twitter on Jim Carrey's Abortion Art

In a recent tweet, actor Jim Carrey shared an image to his followers showing the head of Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey being sucked up into a tube as a gloved hand holds the tube to her head. 

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CRISIS: How You Can Help These Desperate Women and Babies Fleeing Venezuela

Thousands of Venezuelans have headed into neighboring Colombia on foot, facing dehydration and extreme hunger in the process. So Operation Blessing has stepped in, offering hope and healing to many of these desperate refugees.

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'Islam and Christianity Are Not...Cousins': UK Church Offered to Cover Up Cross and Image of Christ for Ramadan

A Church of England vicar sparked controversy when she offered to cover up an image of Jesus and a crucifix in honor of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. 

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'They Drug Their Babies and Put Them Under the Bed': A Woman's Desperate Mission to Save Kids of Prostitutes

This is the remarkable story of Sarah Bowling, the founder of Saving Moses who's on a very unique mission to rescue the children of prostitutes:

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Why Louie Giglio Believes Millennials, Gen Z Are Some of the Best Evangelists

A study reveals that almost half of practicing Christian millennials believe evangelism is wrong. But pastor and author Louie Giglio believes millennials and Generation Z are actually some of today's best evangelists. Here's why.

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What the Sin of Exclusivity in Church Looks Like

The German Lutheran pastor, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, wrote extensively on the importance of diversity in the church. We can learn from his example and take his messages to heart today.

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THE UNHONEYMOONERS by Christina Lauren

When food poisoning spoils a wedding, Olive Torres goes with the best man — who is also her nemesis — on her twin sister’s honeymoon.

#15 on the NYT Best Sellers List for Combined Print & E-Book Fiction
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LITTLE FIRES EVERYWHERE by Celeste Ng

An artist upends a quiet town outside Cleveland.

#13 on the NYT Best Sellers List for Combined Print & E-Book Fiction
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THE NEVER GAME by Jeffery Deaver

Colter Shaw, the son of a survivalist family, probes the underbelly of Silicon Valley to go after a kidnapper.

#10 on the NYT Best Sellers List for Combined Print & E-Book Fiction
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Leonardo Da Vinci keeps Italians guessing, 500 years after death

National celebrations have thrown up some unlikely debates.

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'Nuance is so much more interesting': lunch with Jenny Brockie

First person, high-stakes stories make for compelling viewing - and occasional tears

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'Sydney at its best': your Vivid 2019 survival guide

Here's everything you need to know for when Vivid Sydney lights up the city with ideas, music and sculptures.

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Here's trouble! Amyl and the Sniffers spray it like it is

The hardcore punks are back from a wildly successful overseas tour and ready to launch their debut album.

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Sticky Carpet

Jimmy Barnes is hitting the road with a huge solo tour.

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New head of Carriageworks named

After an international search, a Sydney local has been appointed as the inner-city arts precinct's new chief executive officer.

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'Blows my mind': TV adaptation confirmed for Boy Swallows Universe

"There's things you can do in television that I can never do in literary fiction," the bestselling author said. 

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Africa: Does Sending Money to Family Members in Africa, Create a Culture of Dependency?

[Observer] One of the mediums diaspora send money to family members in Africa.

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Africa: Will Free Trade Be Continent's Economic Game Changer?

[ISS] The ambitious African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) which technically enters into force on 30 May could be the game changer for Africa's hitherto lackluster economy. Driven by Rwandan President Paul Kagame, the process of reaching this point may well have broken all African records. African Union member states launched negotiations to create this huge market of 1.2 billion people with a GDP of over US$3.4 trillion in only March last year.

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Africa: Snakebites - the World's Biggest Hidden Health Crisis

[Thomson Reuters Foundation] Any views expressed in this opinion piece are those of the author and not of Thomson Reuters Foundation.

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Africa: Wreck of Last U.S. Slave Ship From Africa Found

[Deutsche Welle] Researchers say the wreckage of the Clotilda, the last known ship to have brought people enslaved in Africa to US shores, has been located. The voyage took place decades after transporting slaves to the US was outlawed.

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Africa: The Influence of the German Constitution in Africa

[Deutsche Welle] On May 23, 1949, Germany's Basic Law was adopted and became a symbol of a new beginning. Some five decades later, German constitutional experts helped with the formulation of South Africa's post-apartheid constitution.

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Africa: Drug-Resistant TB Having Heavy Toll On Economies

[SciDev.Net] Nairobi -Drug-resistant tuberculosis deaths cost the global and African economies at least US$17.8 billion and US$2 billion a year respectively, representing losses of future goods produced and services provided, a report says.

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Africa: How Combining and Fermenting Grains Can Help Nutrition

[The Conversation Africa] With the emergence of climate change, alternative solutions are needed to improve the availability of food. This is particularly true in Africa where most countries rely on rain to water their plants. Consequently, food becomes scarce during periods of drought.

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Africa: It Is Time for Africa to Feed the World, Says Sagcot Boss

[Citizen] Dar es Salaam -The Southern Agricultural Growth Corridor of Tanzania (Sagcot) chief executive officer, Mr Geoffrey Kirenga on Thursday night said African countries should start feeding the world instead of the world feeding the continent.

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Africa: WHO Launches Strategy to Cut Snakebite Deaths and Disabilities in Half

[MSF] Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) welcomes the release of the long-anticipated World Health Organization (WHO) strategy on the prevention and control of snakebite envenoming, with the ambitious targets to cut in half the number of snakebite deaths and cases of disability by 2030. Governments and funding organisations must step up now and respond to snakebite with the urgency and attention this neglected public health crisis demands.

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Africa: Decolonising Migration Research and Potential Pitfalls - Reflections From South Africa

[Fahamu] The author argues that for on-going debates about "decolonising the university" in South Africa to have any meaning, what has to be decolonised first is the mental border that remains inscribed in South African notions of decolonisation.

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Africa: The Africa We All Want - An Africa of Opportunities

[Concord] Let's fast-forward a moment, to 2063: a century after launching the first African continental initiative -the Organisation of African Unity that we commemorate today - Africa is an integrated continent, reaping the benefits of inclusive growth and sustainable development. The continent is peaceful and safe. Access to basic social services is guaranteed for all. Human rights, good governance and the rule of law prevail. On the world scene, Africa is a strong, influential player and partner.

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Africa: Facebook's Latest Account Purge Exposes Africa's Misinformation Problem

[TechCrunch] Facebook last week purged a network of hundreds of pages, groups and Instagram accounts it labeled as producing "coordinated inauthentic behavior" toward Africa.

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Africa: This is How Universal Health Coverage Led to Algeria Being Malaria-Free

[allAfrica] Johannesburg -Algeria is now the second African country after Mauritius to be officially recognized by the World Health Organisation as malaria-free. The certification is granted when a country proves that it has interrupted indigenous transmission of the disease for at least 3 consecutive years. Morocco was declared malaria-free in 2010 which would have made the country the second African country to be certified malaria-free but it falls within WHO's "Eastern Mediterrean" region. Dr Akpaka Kalu, WHO Malaria Expert, tal

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Africa: World Mourns Binyavanga Wainaina

[This is Africa] We mourn the passing of African literary force and LGBTQI+ activist Binyavanga Wainaina. The Caine prize winner has passed away at the age of 48 after suffering from a stroke.

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Africa: New Study Proves Penguins Are Key Indicators of Ocean Health

[News24Wire] A new study has proven that African penguins benefit when there is a greater abundance of fish available and it can be used to inform fisheries management in future.

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Africa: Africa Has Lost Binyavanga Wainaina. but His Spirit Will Continue to Inspire

[The Conversation Africa] Binyavanga Wainaina, one of Kenya's most famous writers, has passed away.

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Africa: Species Extinction Not Just a Curiosity - Our Food Security and Health Are At Stake

[UNEP] The theme for the International Day for Biological Diversity on 22 May 2019 is: "Our Biodiversity, Our Food, Our Health".

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Africa: Philip Morris International Announces U.S. Food and Drug Administration Authorization For Sale of IQOS in the United States

[PMI] NEW YORK, United States - April 30, 2019 - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today confirmed that IQOS, Philip Morris International's electrically heated tobacco system, is appropriate for the protection of public health and has authorized it for sale in the United States.

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Africa: Africa's Appetite for Cryptocurrencies Surges

[Daily Maverick] The price of bitcoin soared to an all-time high of $20,000 in December 2017 and collapsed to $3,400 a month later, prompting speculation that cryptocurrencies had imploded in the fizz of their own hype and unfulfilled promises. Since then, however, the price has held steady and even begun to tick back upwards. In South Africa, and on the continent, there have been several recent crypto developments, suggesting the market here is beginning to tingle with life.

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Africa: Agroforestry At 40 - How Tree-Farm Science Has Changed the World

[The Conversation Africa] "Agroforestry" - the practice of having trees as part of farms - is as old as agriculture itself. But as a field of scientific enquiry and policy making, it's now marking its 40th birthday.

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Africa: A Global Survey Sheds New Light On How Bad Events Affect Young People

[The Conversation Africa] The percentage of the world's population that's aged between 10 and 24 is growing exponentially. It currently makes up a quarter of the world's population: that's 1.8 billion people. So it's increasingly important to understand how people in this age group are affected by events.

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Africa: U.S. Temporarily Loosens Restrictions On Huawei

[New Times] The U.S. Department of Commerce on Monday issued a 90-day temporary license loosening restrictions on business deals with Chinese tech giant Huawei.

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Africa: UN Highlights Need to Solve Growing Burden of Forcibly Displaced Africans

[UN News] With 24.2 million Africans forced from their homes in 2017 ̶ 4.6 million more than the previous year ̶ the UN is hosting a three-day event at UN headquarters, focusing on finding durable solutions to the problem, which is a growing burden on the continent's economy, environment and communities which host those displaced.

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Africa: What Huawei Restriction Means for Kenya and Africa

[Nation] Kenyans may be forced to make do with more expensive but 'safer' mobile products in the wake of restrictions on Huawei.

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New on Sports Illustrated: The Blues Have Finally Returned to the Stanley Cup Final—But This Time Feels Different

After 52 years and no Stanley Cup, St. Louis and its fans have suffered through plenty of heartbreak. But now, the Blues are on the verge of redefining their history.
May 23, 2019 at 10:39AM
The Blues Have Finally Returned to the Stanley Cup Final—But This Time Feels Different

New on Sports Illustrated: White Sox Turn First Triple Play of 2019 Season vs. Astros

It took over a month, but the White Sox finally turned the league's first triple play of the year.
May 23, 2019 at 06:43AM
White Sox Turn First Triple Play of 2019 Season vs. Astros

New on Sports Illustrated: Jerry Jones Says Dak Prescott Negotiations Are 'Going Well' After QB's Counter Offer

Prescott is reportedly eyeing a contract extension of at least $30 million per year after three seasons in Dallas.
May 23, 2019 at 06:42AM
Jerry Jones Says Dak Prescott Negotiations Are 'Going Well' After QB's Counter Offer

New on Sports Illustrated: Knicks President Claims Kristaps Porzingis Demanded Trade or He'd Return to Europe

Knicks president Steve Mills claimed that Kristaps Porzingis gave New York seven days to trade him or he'd leave the NBA and return to Europe. 
May 23, 2019 at 05:02AM
Knicks President Claims Kristaps Porzingis Demanded Trade or He'd Return to Europe

New on Sports Illustrated: Giancarlo Stanton Out Seven to 10 Days After Another Injury Setback in Return

Stanton won't won’t play in any rehabilitation games for seven to 10 days because of left calf tightness.
May 23, 2019 at 04:55AM
Giancarlo Stanton Out Seven to 10 Days After Another Injury Setback in Return

New on Sports Illustrated: D'Onofrio picante con el TAS: "Vamos a tener a tener que contratar un flete para devolver las copas"

May 23, 2019 at 04:15AM
D'Onofrio picante con el TAS: "Vamos a tener a tener que contratar un flete para devolver las copas"

New on Sports Illustrated: Gonzalo Higuaín besó a un policía y se ganó las carcajadas de sus compañeros del Chelsea

May 23, 2019 at 04:15AM
Gonzalo Higuaín besó a un policía y se ganó las carcajadas de sus compañeros del Chelsea

New on Sports Illustrated: Zárate y Suárez fueron los protagonistas de los memes por la lista de Scaloni para la Copa América

May 23, 2019 at 04:00AM
Zárate y Suárez fueron los protagonistas de los memes por la lista de Scaloni para la Copa América

New on Sports Illustrated: Michigan and Juwan Howard Take the Plunge in Big Bet for Wolverines' Future

There are plenty of risks that come with Michigan's hiring of first-time head coach Juwan Howard to replace John Beilein.
May 23, 2019 at 03:39AM
Michigan and Juwan Howard Take the Plunge in Big Bet for Wolverines' Future

New on Sports Illustrated: Report: NCAA to Issue 'Notices of Allegations' to Schools Involved in FBI Corruption Investigation

The NCAA has already launched investigations into the programs at Arizona, Kansas State, NC State and Louisivlle. 
May 23, 2019 at 03:20AM
Report: NCAA to Issue 'Notices of Allegations' to Schools Involved in FBI Corruption Investigation

New on Sports Illustrated: Man Utd's Daniel James Deal on Hold After Sudden & Tragic Death of Swansea Star's Father

May 23, 2019 at 03:15AM
Man Utd's Daniel James Deal on Hold After Sudden & Tragic Death of Swansea Star's Father

New on Sports Illustrated: The NFL and Weed: A Guaranteed Win? | The MMQB NFL Podcast

The NFL and NFLPA recently announced that they will start studying marijuana as a possible pain management tool for players. Is weed a win for the league?
May 23, 2019 at 03:03AM
The NFL and Weed: A Guaranteed Win? | The MMQB NFL Podcast

New on Sports Illustrated: Throwback: The Rise of Women's Soccer in America

Throwback Podcast from Sports Illustrated: The untold stories behind the most legendary moments in sports
May 23, 2019 at 02:45AM
Throwback: The Rise of Women's Soccer in America

New on Sports Illustrated: Thomas Partey: The Contenders to Sign Him & Where He Might End Up

May 23, 2019 at 02:30AM
Thomas Partey: The Contenders to Sign Him & Where He Might End Up

New on Sports Illustrated: Tiger Woods Scripted Miniseries Being Developed Based on Jeff Benedict Book

A new scripted miniseries on Tiger Woods is in development based on author Jeff Benedict's 2018 book on the golfer.
May 23, 2019 at 02:17AM
Tiger Woods Scripted Miniseries Being Developed Based on Jeff Benedict Book

New on Sports Illustrated: FIFA 19 Ultimate Team: Hakim Ziyech, Kalidou Koulibaly & David Alaba Hog the Limelight in TOTW 36

May 23, 2019 at 02:15AM
FIFA 19 Ultimate Team: Hakim Ziyech, Kalidou Koulibaly & David Alaba Hog the Limelight in TOTW 36

New on Sports Illustrated: Joe Thornton Came Up Short in Stanley Cup Pursuit and Now His Hockey Future Is Uncertain

Joe Thornton came close to reaching the Stanley Cup Final against his old team the Boston Bruins, but the San Jose Sharks fell 5–1 to the St. Louis Blues in Game 6 of the Western Conference Final. Almost 40, will Thornton keep pursuing Lord Stanley's cup?
May 23, 2019 at 02:03AM
Joe Thornton Came Up Short in Stanley Cup Pursuit and Now His Hockey Future Is Uncertain

New on Sports Illustrated: Qatar World Cup 2022: FIFA Abandon Initial Plans to Extend Tournament to 48 Teams

May 23, 2019 at 02:00AM
Qatar World Cup 2022: FIFA Abandon Initial Plans to Extend Tournament to 48 Teams

New on Sports Illustrated: Why Do College ADs Spend Money on Search Firms to Hire Coaches?

Rounding up names can be done for free with Google. But discretion costs money.
May 23, 2019 at 01:48AM
Why Do College ADs Spend Money on Search Firms to Hire Coaches?

New on Sports Illustrated: Gareth Bale 'Not Going Anywhere' Amid Real Madrid Exit Talk & Discusses Being a 'Robot' in Football

May 23, 2019 at 01:45AM
Gareth Bale 'Not Going Anywhere' Amid Real Madrid Exit Talk & Discusses Being a 'Robot' in Football

BBC NEWS - India election results 2019: BJP takes clear lead in epic poll

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party is on track for a commanding majority, early results show.


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BBC NEWS - General election results 2019 live

Voters will find out if the BJP or the opposition will form the next government.


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BBC NEWS - Panasonic 'suspends transactions' with Huawei after US ban

US restrictions on Chinese telecoms giant Huawei are having a ripple effect across the tech industry.


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BBC NEWS - Manus Island: Refugee 'suicide attempts' in wake of Australia election

Migrants sent to Papua New Guinea and Nauru are facing increasing despair, refugee advocates say.


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BBC NEWS - Not your average police chase

A woman stole a motorhome and wreaked havoc while police gave chase for half-an-hour in Los Angeles.


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BBC NEWS - Botswana lifts ban on elephant hunting

The government cites a growing conflict between humans and the animals, which at times destroy crops.


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BBC NEWS - Ozone layer: Banned CFCs traced to China say scientists

Atmospheric observations pinpoint eastern China as the source of a rise in ozone-destroying chemicals.


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BBC NEWS - US border: Sixth death of migrant child in custody

A 10-year-old girl from El Salvador died under US care in September in a previously unreported case.


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BBC NEWS - Chagos Islands dispute: UN backs end to UK control

In a non-binding vote, the General Assembly demands the UK give the islands back to Mauritius.


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BBC NEWS - Homes hanging over river bank in Oklahoma

Severe flooding has hit the state of Oklahoma after tornadoes tore across the country in recent days.


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BBC NEWS - New US $20 bill with anti-slavery activist Harriet Tubman delayed

The Trump administration says the new redesign, due next year, has been postponed until 2028.


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BBC NEWS - Trump hits back at Democratic 'cover-up' claims

The president rules out any bipartisan co-operation until Democrats call off "phoney investigations".


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BBC NEWS - US lawmaker 'punched wife for not undressing quickly enough'

A Mississippi lawmaker allegedly left his wife with a bloody nose in an argument over sex.


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BBC NEWS - India’s six-week election in two minutes

If you haven’t been paying much attention, here’s what you've missed.


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BBC NEWS - Indian election 2019 on the BBC: How to follow the results

Viewing and listening guide to the Indian general election results on the BBC.


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BBC NEWS - India election 2019: Echoes of Trump in Modi's border politics

Narendra Modi and Donald Trump have used anti-immigration rhetoric to divide voters on national identity.


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BBC NEWS - John Walker Lindh: What happens when you release a 'traitor'?

The 'American Taliban' will leave prison after 17 years - some are concerned about what he will do now.


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BBC NEWS - Feeling the impact of Trump's foreign worker squeeze

US firms say President Trump has made it harder to hire the skilled foreign workers they need.


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BBC NEWS - Tesla 'hires' witty museum sheep tweeter

Social media expert who propelled The Museum of English Rural Life to global fame is snapped up by Tesla.


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BBC NEWS - Gabon timber scandal: How 300 containers of kevazingo went missing

Gabon's president sacks his vice-president and forestry minister amid a timber-smuggling scandal.


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BBC NEWS - Tear gas fired as Indonesia protest turns violent

A peaceful protest against the Indonesian election result turned violent overnight in Jakarta


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BBC NEWS - 'Meteor' captured on camera over Australia

The piece of space dust put on a spectacular show in the night sky of South Australia.


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BBC NEWS - How a secret recording sparked a crisis

Austria's far-right Freedom Party (FPÖ) has pulled out of the ruling coalition, days after a secret video featuring party members emerged.


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BBC NEWS - Fighting for LGBT rights in Uganda

When Ugandan MPs tried to introduce life imprisonment and the death penalty for gay sex, a small group of activists spoke out. Victor Mukasa was one of them.


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THE NIGHT WINDOW by Dean Koontz

The fifth book in the Jane Hawk series. The former F.B.I. agent pursues a slew of bad guys, including a Vegas mob boss.

#2 on the NYT Best Sellers List for Combined Print & E-Book Fiction
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"Super soaps" explore the lives of rich and miserable media barons

When it comes to screwed-up families, the Ewings and Carringtons have nothing on the rich but miserable clans in a handful of recent fictional dramas built around Murdoch-like media dynasties.

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How Dungeons & Dragons inspires, and feeds off, the rise of geek culture

Dungeons & Dragons has never gone away but it now has more global players than ever, spurred by shows like Stranger Things.

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Wentworth is the prison break Australian TV needs

For Celia Ireland accolades are but a small part of the satisfaction of playing Liz Birsdworth in the re-imagining of iconic drama Prisoner.

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Finding her feet: Michelle Williams steps into Gwen Verdon's shoes

Michelle Williams takes on the role of dancer Gwen Verdon, the wife and collaborator of iconic choreographer Bob Fosse.

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What's on TV: Thursday, May 30

It's Straya Day, a busy shift for paramedics dealing with blood, guts and puke.

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What's on TV: Wednesday, May 29

The Letdown was a 2016 treasure depicting new motherhood in all its judgy-judgy glory.

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What's on TV: Tuesday, May 28

A modern-day wellness seer chews the fat with a panel over common ailments.

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What's on TV: Monday, May 27

This English production gets to the messy, corruptible heart of the #MeToo era.

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What it's like in the room where it happens: the Hamilton phenomenon

It is the musical that has captured the world's attention, but what is it about Hamilton that makes it so good?

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How Sydney secured the hottest musical in the world

Hamilton's four-year journey from Broadway to Sydney began with a text message and ended with an intervention from Gladys Berejiklian.

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How to save the world in 92 minutes: exercise in 'fact-based dreaming'

The new documentary feature film 2040 looks at ways we can use existing technology to build a better future.

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David Bowie's musical Lazarus is a big mistake

Despite the genius writers behind it, this strange and incomprehensible production is simply not good art.

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Quartz quartet polished if not sparkling

The string quartet demonstrated both the perks and pitfalls of the form.

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Tarantino buzz amplifies to a roar as Once Upon a Time in... Hollywood debuts

The film Quentin Tarantino was born to make, according to some of the critics who rushed to tweet as the lights came up, was the film all of Cannes was dying to see.

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Escape from Woomera returns, as sadly relevant as ever

A 2003 independent computer game about the asylum seeker detention experience has been restored by Sydney art collective Applespiel.

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Interest rate cuts are great for borrowers - but not for the banks

Bank shares fell on Wednesday because investors realise banks make better margins when interest rates are rising.

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State's worst planning bungle to cost nearly $9m

Developer behind apartment tower that threatened to block emergency helicopter access to the Royal Melbourne Hospital sues.

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'Communications for good': Silicon Valley's Twilio fights 'bad actors'

Nasdaq-listed Twilio has trust front of mind as it pitches to grow Australian operations.

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Offshoring threats: Startups fret over encryption law changes post-election

Labor promised startups it would make swift amendments to encryption laws if it won government - now there are unknowns.

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'They just got it wrong': Why the RBA is doing a U-turn on interest rates

In November last year, the RBA governor made clear he thought interest rates would be headed up in 2019. The reckoning came on Tuesday.

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We had a chance to fix the housing crisis. The moment's now passed

The aftermath of the federal election includes a lurching change in the prospects for Australian property prices.

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Domino's prepares for legal action over store purge

Domino's Pizza is preparing to be hit with legal action and negative media reports from store owners forced out of their businesses by a head office purge of underperforming franchisees. 

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Liddell must be 'extended or replaced': Minister warns power companies

Days after the Morrison government's election win, Energy Minister Angus Taylor is threatening tougher action against power retailers.

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Africa: Double Publication Prize for Archaeologist Chirikure

[UCT] Head of the University of Cape Town's (UCT) Department of Archaeology and director of the Archaeological Materials Laboratory, Professor Shadreck Chirikure, has won the Antiquity journal of archaeology's Antiquity Prize 2019, for best paper of 2018. This is the second time Chirikure has won this award.

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The three letters sparking fears of another global financial crisis

A new variety of collateralised debt, so-called CDOs, has emerged. It's similar to what ignited the GFC, and it's growing rapidly.

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Africa: Meghan Markle and Identity Politics - When Racist Trolls Become the New Normal

[This is Africa] Online age, the bane of social media platforms; 4chan, 8chan among others where public figures gets lampooned, at the click of a button. Meghan Markle has been at the receiving end of unprecedented visceral abuse, fuelled in part by racism and negative media coverage. Time to introspect and look into our global consciousness, writes Andrew Chatora.

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Africa: African Youth Join Hands for Self-Employment

[Daily News] YOUNG entrepreneurs across Africa have reached a consensus on key issues affecting youth employment and entrepreneurship on the continent.

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Africa: Now, 15 Species of Coffee Face Extinction in East Africa

[East African] East Africa's coffee sub-sector is facing hard times, with a new study revealing that Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania is home to 15 of 75 species that are threatened with extinction.

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Africa: Beware of China's New Colonialism

[allAfrica] America is slowly awakening to the growing menace of China's plans for economic supremacy.

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Africa: African Agriculture has a Branding Problem: Here's How to Fix it

[The Aspen Institute] Make agriculture "sexy" to woo youth was the main message shared at a recent meeting for business and government leaders in Africa and India.

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Africa: Putting Water At the Heart of Sustainable Fashion

[IPS] London -The Copenhagen Fashion Summit celebrated its tenth anniversary last week. The summit, which is often referred to as the Davos of fashion, is a key date in the fashion diary for those businesses with a pioneering vision to highlight issues and create solutions for a more sustainable industry.

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Africa: Rapid Urbanization Presents New Problems for Africa

[VOA] Africa has become the world's most rapidly urbanizing continent.

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Africa: Experts Say Digital Skills Key to Growth

[New Times] African countries should work together to invest in digital skills among the youth in higher learning institutions and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) to harness the potential of technologies.

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Africa: Pan-Africanism and Trade Unions in the Post-Colonial Era

[Fahamu] Workers' protests and resistance movements that preceded Africa's independence demonstrated the working class's quest for a continental effectual workers alliance.

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Africa: Barclays 'Ultimate Account' Adjudged Best in West Africa

[Ghanaian Times] Singapore-based business intelligence group, The Asian Banker has named Barclays Bank Ghana's 'Ultimate Account' as the best deposit product in West Africa for the year 2019.

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Africa: Huawei Reacts to Android Suspension Reports

[CAJ News] Johannesburg -HUAWEI has assured of its commitment to a safe software system, following reports Google has suspended business with the company.

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Africa: Enhancing Financial Inclusion in Africa Through Technology

[CAJ News] Johannesburg -A NEW partnership has been launched to boost financial inclusion in Africa by utilising modern technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Data Science.

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Africa: Gashumba Calls for United Front to Prevent Disease Outbreak in Africa

[New Times] Working together and forming alliances should be the method of choice if disease outbreaks are to be contained before they ravage the continent, the Minister for Health, Dr Diane Gashumba, has said.

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Africa: First Ladies in Africa - a Close Look At How Three Have Wielded Influence

[The Conversation Africa] The role played by the wives of heads of state in Africa has been largely ignored. In a bid to contribute to this under-researched area we analysed the political role, influence and activities of First Ladies in a number of countries on the continent.

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Africa: Mass Promotions Spark Raised Eyebrows Before Elections

[African Arguments] Civil society and opposition groups question why the government gave pay raises to thousands of public workers in the run-up to the tight election.

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Africa: Huawei's Google Support Crippled After Trump Blacklist

[allAfrica] Cape Town -Several technical services between Huawei and Google have been suspended following a decision by the Trump administration to blacklist the Chinese telecoms giant, Reuters reports.

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Africa: AU to Hold Stakeholder Dialogue on AfCFTA Implementation

[New Times] African policy makers, Regional Economic Communities, African business leaders and others are set to hold a two-day policy dialogue in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to map out a strategy for successful implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA).

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Google's Ad Exchange faces privacy probe by Irish regulator

The Irish Data Protection Commission will look into whether Google's Ad Exchange system is GDPR-compliant.

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EE to launch UK's first 5G service in May

Firm says that Huawei's 5G phones will not be available initially.

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Would you pay $1m for a laptop full of malware?

The laptop is infected with six notorious strains, including WannaCry and ILoveYou.

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Apple to warn iPhone users about update impact

The tech giant must tell customers if a software update will slow down their iPhone, UK regulator has said.

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EA shows off its next-generation hair

Developers at EA want limp, lifeless hair to be a thing of the past.

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TalkTalk data breach customer details found online

Personal details for 4,545 TalkTalk customers stolen during a 2015 data breach are accessible online.

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Tesla 'hires' witty museum sheep tweeter

Social media expert who propelled The Museum of English Rural Life to global fame is snapped up by Tesla.

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Male doctor, friend arrested after teen’s death plunge in Bangkok during alleged gay-sex tryst

A male doctor working in the beauty field and his male friend - apprehended by police on Saturday after their 18-year-old guest fell to his death from a balcony at the doctor's 20th floor condominium...

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