Interactive: What is within 25km of your home's new lockdown limit

Use our interactive map to see where your new 25km travel limit finishes.

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Five new cases of COVID-19 in NSW, including four in hotel quarantine

One case of local transmission is linked to a cluster at the Great Beginnings Childcare Centre at Oran Park.

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New 25km bubble as Premier reveals lockdown rules for Victoria

After just two new cases of coronavirus on Sunday, Daniel Andrews has unveiled the latest version of his road map out of restrictions

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Israel reports 874 new COVID-19 cases, 302,770 in total

Jerusalem, October 18 (ANI/Xinhua): The total number of COVID-19 cases in Israel rose to 302,770 on Saturday after the addition of 874 new cases, marking a fifth consecutive day of decrease in the num

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Iran Sees No Arms-buying Spree as It Expects UN Embargo to End

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - Iran said it was self-reliant in its defense and had no need to go on a weapons-buying spree as a U.N. conventional-arms embargo was set to expire Sunday despite stron

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What the new coronavirus restrictions mean for Melburnians

Here's the run down on your new-look lockdown rules, what they mean and when they will apply.

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Interactive: What is within 25km of your home's new lockdown limit

Use our interactive map to see where your new 25km travel limit finishes.

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Five new cases of COVID-19 in NSW, including four in hotel quarantine

One case of local transmission is linked to a cluster at the Great Beginnings Childcare Centre at Oran Park.

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New 25km bubble as Premier reveals lockdown rules for Victoria

After just two new cases of coronavirus on Sunday, Daniel Andrews has unveiled the latest version of his road map out of restrictions

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Tony Blair accused of breaking British quarantine rules

Blair had appealed to government officials for special dispensation from the COVID-19 rules, but was not issued with the formal exemption, the report said.

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Two key Rabbitohs miss out as NSW adds to Origin squad

Brad Fittler's latest additions were considered straightforward, leaving only seven spots left to be filled after the NRL grand final.

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'Maybe sunlight could be the best vaccine': Pete Evans endorses anti-vax party

The controversial chef says "self-love and hugs" might also provide protection against disease, as he throws his weight behind fringe political party in Queensland.

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Hong Kong activist Grandma Wong 'prevented from crossing border for 14 months'

Grey-haired and bespectacled, Wong had been a familiar face at anti-government protests in Hong Kong last year, often waving a large British flag, but disappeared from the streets around August last year.

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BBC NEWS - Guinea elections: Alpha Condé takes on Cellou Dalein Diallo again

A divisive new constitution allows Alpha Condé to stand again, amid political and ethnic tensions.


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BBC NEWS - US woman faces first federal execution since 1953

Lisa Montgomery is due to become the first woman to face federal execution in the US in 67 years.


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The Age photos of the week, October 18, 2020

The week in photos from our award winning photographers and regular contributing photographers at The Age.

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WA could miss the chance to capitalise on renewable energy boom

Even in the absence of a clear energy policy, renewable energy solutions are winning the race against coal and gas in WA.

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Frustration for Liverpool in derby draw, City beat Arsenal

Liverpool were left frustrated after a 2-2 draw at Everton in the Merseyside derby on Saturday with VAR ruling out a potential winner from Jordan Henderson in stoppage time.

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Ganna takes third stage win as Almeida extends Giro lead

Filippo Ganna claimed his third victory in this year's Giro d'Italia when he won the 14th stage on Saturday, as Joao Almeida extended his overall lead.

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The Age photos of the week, October 18, 2020

The week in photos from our award winning photographers and regular contributing photographers at The Age.

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Teenager asked pupils to identify French teacher before beheading him

New details have emerged about the attack that has horrified France.

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'We've had a fantastic year': Fagan upbeat despite loss to Cats

After his team had been dealt a finals football lesson by Geelong, Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan was projecting the same countenance as he did in his first year at the club. He was irrepressibly upbeat.

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WA could miss the chance to capitalise on renewable energy boom

Even in the absence of a clear energy policy, renewable energy solutions are winning the race against coal and gas in WA.

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Australian-owned Greek club Xanthi FC looking to become Socceroos 'nursery'

Sydney businessman behind the takeover of Xanthi FC wants the Tony Popovic-led club to become the first port of call for Aussie players heading to Europe.

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Philip aims for a fairytale farewell with a Vixens premiership

Tegan Philip has been a fixture at the Melbourne Vixens for the past 11 seasons but Sunday's grand final will be her finale.

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LNP loses ground in Queensland polling, but says it has a plan

"I think if anything, we need to f---ing go hard on the negatives this week. Call these guys out as liars and incompetent," one LNP insider said.

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Where's Wilson? Wallaby rookie a no-show for training and team photo

There were only 22 Wallabies players in the team photo on Saturday at Eden Park, with Harry Wilson absent due to illness.

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'Some things have gone wrong here': Andrews wants help finding 17 travellers from NZ

Victorian authorities are hoping to find 17 travellers from New Zealand who entered Australia via a travel bubble with NSW. Premier Daniel Andrews has blasted federal authorities for allowing it to happen.

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Where to get tested for coronavirus in Queensland

Coronavirus assessment centres have been established across Queensland.

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Thai police turn water cannon on defiant protesters

BANGKOK - Thai police fired stinging liquid from water cannon at thousands of protesters on Friday in the most violent escalation of three months of demonstrations against the government of Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha, a former junta leader. Protesters, defying a government ban on gatherings for a second day in Bangkok, pushed back against helmeted police who advanced with batons and riot shields. In scenes resembling Hong Kong protests, demonstrators held umbrellas against the water. Youth-led protests have grown into the biggest challenge in years to a political establishment dominated by military figures and the Royal Palace of King Maha Vajiralongkorn. “The dictatorial government is using violence to disperse the people’s movement,” said Tattep Ruangprapaikitseree, one of the protest leaders. He was arrested hours later, along with six other protesters, police said.

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BBC NEWS - Macron calls Paris beheading 'Islamist terrorist attack'

The teacher killed in a Paris suburb reportedly showed his pupils cartoons of the Prophet Muhammad.


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Desperate search for missing bushwalker in remote WA hiking spot

Mt Augustus, in WA's Gascoyne region, made headlines last month after three bushwalkers were found dead in the area in less than a week. 

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Million dollar man wins again: Lagogiane top dog for second time

Two years after winning the inaugural running of the world's richest greyhound race, Peter Lagogiane did it again at Wentworth Park in a huge boilover.

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France reports over 25,000 new coronavirus infections in 24 hours

French police also searched the homes of top officials in an investigation into the government's response to the global coronavirus pandemic.

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Desperate search for missing bushwalker in remote WA hiking spot

Mt Augustus, in WA's Gascoyne region, made headlines last month after three bushwalkers were found dead in the area in less than a week. 

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BBC NEWS - Lebanon protesters' euphoria gives way to despair

The country's problems have worsened since huge crowds took to the streets a year ago.


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BBC NEWS - End Sars: How Nigeria's anti-police brutality protests went global

Why did Nigerian protests against police brutality gain international attention and support?


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BBC NEWS - India Covid-19: Bollywood faces biggest box office test as cinemas open

With barely any new film releases and the pandemic still raging, India's cinemas stare at losses.


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BBC NEWS - US election 2020: 'Rigged' votes, body doubles and other false claims

The contest between Donald Trump and Joe Biden is full of rumours and falsehoods.


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BBC NEWS - Week in pictures: 10-16 October 2020

A selection of striking images taken around the world this week.


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BBC NEWS - How to get promoted when working from home

If you are still not going back to the office, what's the best way to stand out from colleagues?


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BBC NEWS - Why Africa's animation scene is booming

While the film sector struggles to produce new content, the global demand for animation has soared.


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BBC NEWS - Mennel: 'I thought about giving up music'

Mennel Ibtissem became an internet sensation following her performance on The Voice France.


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New on Sports Illustrated: SEC Alters Schedule as Programs Deal With COVID-19 Postponements

The SEC has moved around six games following the postponements of the Vanderbilt-Missouri and Florida-LSU games that were originally scheduled for Oct. 17.

On Friday, the SEC announced a bevy of changes to the conference's schedule after the postponement of two games that were originally slated for Oct. 17.

The postponements of the Vanderbilt-Missouri and Florida-LSU games that were supposed to be played on Saturday necessitated a re-shuffling of the deck. The changes are as follows:

• Vanderbilt at Missouri: Moved from Oct. 17 to Dec. 12. Time and network are TBD
• LSU at Florida: Moved from Oct. 17 to Dec. 12. Time and network are TBD
• South Carolina at LSU: Remains on Oct. 24, changes time to 7 p.m. ET on ESPN
• Georgia at Kentucky: Moves from Oct. 24 to Oct. 31 at 12 p.m. ET on SEC Network
• Missouri at Florida: Moves from Oct. 24 to Oct. 31 at 7:30 p.m. ET on SEC Network Alternate
• Kentucky at Missouri: Moves from Oct. 31 to Oct. 24 at 4 p.m. ET on SEC Network

The announcement comes on the same day the SEC reportedly fined three schools—Ole Miss, Texas A&M and Tennessee—for failing to adhere to the conference's COVID-19 protocols. Texas A&M athletic director Ross Bjork confirmed the Aggies' fine to Sports Illustrated's Ross Dellenger, while sources said Ole Miss and Tennessee were also disciplined.

SEC commissioner Greg Sankey had previously sent a memo to schools last week saying their conference revenue distribution would be docked $100,000 for each week that they did not follow the protocols.

"Do not relax—and do not let those around you relax—because of a few weeks of success," Sankey reportedly wrote in the memo.

October 17, 2020 at 05:07AM
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New on Sports Illustrated: Deion Sanders's Contract: Jackson State to Pay 'Coach Prime' $300,000 Salary With Season-Ticket Sales Incentives

Deion Sanders’s contract with Jackson State is a four-year, $1.2 million deal that includes an automatic extension for an eight-win season.

Deion Sanders’s contract with Jackson State is a four-year, $1.2 million deal that includes at least $120,000 in annual performance incentives and an automatic extension for an eight-win season.

The former NFL star cornerback and Hall of Famer was announced last month as the new coach at the SWAC school in Mississippi, landing his first college job in a stunning move that took America by storm. Sports Illustrated obtained his contract through a public records request.

Sanders, 53, is to be paid an annual salary of $300,000 as part of a contract that begins Dec. 1 of this year and runs to Dec. 15, 2024. Before taking over at JSU, Sanders is completing his job as the offensive coordinator of the Dallas-area Trinity Christian Academy, where his son is a highly recruited starting quarterback.

The university would owe Sanders the full, remaining amount of his contract if they fire him within the first year of his employment. After Dec. 15, 2021, Jackson State could fire Sanders for a price tag of $300,000. If Sanders were to leave JSU, he’d owe the school 50% of his remaining salary.

Sanders’ salary is on par with other FCS head coaches, but it would put him last among FBS public school coaches. However, the contract is loaded with incentives. He receives $25,000 for each win over an FBS team, gets $10,000 for a SWAC division title and $30,000 for a conference championship. If his team reaches the Celebration Bowl—a season-ending game pitting the SWAC and MEAC champion—he’d receive $50,000 for a bowl win.

Sanders can also get bonuses for ticket sales. If a game draws more than 30,000 fans, he gets 10% of all sales after the 30,000. He receives 10% of all season ticket revenue after the first 10,000 are purchased. If JSU changes conferences, he gets $100,000.

There are several ways to trigger automatic extensions to his contract, including an eight-win regular season, which gets him one extra year. If the athletic director who hired him, Ashley Robinson, leaves Jackson State, Sanders gets a one-year extension. If JSU leaves the SWAC, he gets two years added to his deal.

October 17, 2020 at 05:01AM
Deion Sanders's Contract: Jackson State to Pay 'Coach Prime' $300,000 Salary With Season-Ticket Sales Incentives

What You Need to Know About ‘The Trial of the Chicago 7’

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Yes they can can can: Moulin Rouge picks up 14 Tony Award nominations

The show was created by Australian production company Global Creatures.

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Japan decides to release Fukushima contaminated water into sea: Reports

TOKYO - Japan's government has decided to release treated water containing radioactive substances from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant into the sea, Jiji news agency and other media reported on Friday (Oct 16). A formal decision is expected to be made within this month, the reports said. Tokyo Electric has collected more than a million tonnes of contaminated water since the plant was crippled by an earthquake and tsunami in 2011.

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Olympics: French prosecutors believe Singaporean Tan Tong Han played a role in bribing voters for Tokyo 2020

TOKYO/NEW YORK - Dentsu Inc donated more than US$6 million (S$8.1 million) to Tokyo's successful campaign to host the 2020 Olympics, according to bank records seen by Reuters, and it lobbied members of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on behalf of the city, according to three people involved in the lobbying. The activities created a potential conflict of interest for the Japanese advertising company, which had a separate contract with the IOC to market the games. To assist in its effort, Dentsu endorsed the hiring of a Singaporean consultant by the Tokyo Olympic campaign. The company's role is laid out in transcripts of interviews company executives gave to investigators appointed by the Japanese Olympic Committee (JOC) to examine whether there had been any wrongdoing in the course of Tokyo's campaign. French prosecutors investigating corruption in global sports suspect that consultant, Tan Tong Han, played a role in bribing Olympic voters for Tokyo in 2013, according to two people familiar with the French probe. Tan did not respond to requests for comment from Reuters. 

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Taiwan says Hong Kong warned off a civilian flight heading to Taipei-controlled island

TAIPEI - Hong Kong air traffic controllers on Thursday (Oct 15) warned off a Taiwanese civilian flight flying to Taiwan-controlled islands in the South China Sea, forcing it to turn back, the island's government said. The incident, which comes at a time of rising regional tensions, occurred as a UNI Air charter flight from southern Taiwan's Kaohsiung to the Pratas Islands was approaching Hong Kong's flight information region, Taiwan's Civil Aeronautics Administration said. Hong Kong air traffic controllers told the captain there were "dangerous activities" happening below 26,000ft and the aircraft could not enter, so for safety reasons he decided to turn back, the administration said in a statement. Hong Kong had not issued a prior notice warning of activities that could affect flights, it added. Hong Kong's Civil Aviation Department did not immediately respond to a request for comment. The weekly charter flights to the Pratas mostly carry Taiwan government and coastguard personnel and are not open for ordinary travellers to book.

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Resilience, empathy and good communication: vital skills for managers

New global research that includes University of Sydney alumni has found that management skills have needed to adapt during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Why Trump's COVID-19 antibody cocktail won't be widely available

It's impossible to make enough of the antibody cocktail President Donald Trump credited for his swift coronavirus recovery to treat everyone who might need it, says the Swiss pharma giant working on scaling up its production.

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No 'bang for buck': Budget is big on political correctness, weak on job creation

The budget spends a mint of money – which it should - but its measures have been chosen based on how well they fit the government's "core values", not on whether they’re likely to deliver "bang for buck".

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Zara and H&M under threat from China's little-known giant

China's Shein may be the biggest shopping site you've never heard of.

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Tenth of COVID-19 stimulus money could help world reach climate targets

The world could get on track to avert catastrophic climate change by investing a tenth of a planned $16.9 trillion in pandemic recovery packages in reducing dependence on fossil fuels, climate scientists say.

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Porsche driver Richard Pusey granted bail

Richard Pusey, 42, applied for bail after a number of serious charges against him were thrown out earlier this week.

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Young woman fighting for life after being rammed by car outside Collie pub

The vehicle pinned the two women to the wall with such force it caused it to partially collapse. 

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'I'm never truly satisfied': Meyne Wyatt on the pursuit of perfection

What's next for the actor, writer and Archibald Packing Room Prize winner.

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The Dutch word that defines that thing Melburnians yearn

‘Gezellig’: It’s making my mate snort with laughter in a leafy, sun-drenched beer garden. It’s watching my wife drink champagne trackside with her best friends.

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Porsche driver Richard Pusey granted bail

Richard Pusey, 42, applied for bail after a number of serious charges against him were thrown out earlier this week.

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Trump-social media platform row escalates over Biden son story

Decisions about Donald Trump's Facebook posts, including the president's claims that the coronavirus was less deadly than the flu, are taken at the highest level of the company.

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Poll Call: PM stranded as Labor, LNP leaders regroup in Brisbane

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has had trouble leaving Queensland ahead of the National Cabinet meeting today, as Labor and the LNP start the day in the Brisbane.

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Young woman fighting for life after being rammed by car outside Collie pub

The vehicle pinned the two women to the wall with such force it caused it to partially collapse. 

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The budget spends a mint of money – which it should - but its measures have been chosen based on how well they fit the government's "core values", not on whether they’re likely to deliver "bang for buck".

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Zara and H&M under threat from China's little-known giant

China's Shein may be the biggest shopping site you've never heard of.

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Tenth of COVID-19 stimulus money could help world reach climate targets

The world could get on track to avert catastrophic climate change by investing a tenth of a planned $16.9 trillion in pandemic recovery packages in reducing dependence on fossil fuels, climate scientists say.

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The latest illustrations from artist Simon Letch

Gallery of illustrations by Sydney Morning Herald artist, Simon Letch.

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The latest illustrations from artist Matt Golding

Illustrations by the artist from The Age.

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Best of cartoons, October 16, 2020

The news of the day as interpreted by our talented artists, illustrators and cartoonists.

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COVID-19 vaccines are Big Pharma's chance of salvation

For a long time, pharmaceutical companies have been the most hated industry in America. Racing to find vaccines to end the coronavirus pandemic, the industry is hoping to redeem itself in the public's mind.

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When Gladys met her Arfur Daly ... many will forgive the Premier for her dud boyfriend

Gladys Berejiklian is not without shortcomings, but women everywhere have had dud boyfriends - or know someone who has.

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Tributes flow for young apprentice killed in Curtin University building collapse

Friends and family took to social media to pay tribute to the apprentice, describing Jonnie Hartshorn as a "lovely young man" who was "well loved and respected".

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Saudis Lose Bid for Seat on UN Human Rights Council

NEW YORK - Saudi Arabia failed in its bid to win a seat on the controversial U.N. Human Rights Council on Tuesday, but other nations with abysmal rights records, including China and Russia, made it

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China, Russia Among Rights Abusers Elected To UN Human Rights Council

China and Russia were among 15 countries elected to the UN Human Rights Council on October 13, drawing sharp criticism from rights groups and the United States over their abysmal human rights recor

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Melbourne Cup fancy Santiago impresses Allen at Werribee

Melbourne Cup contender Santiago has made a good first impression on jockey Johnny Allen after the Irishman partnered the import in a gallop at Werribee on Wednesday morning.

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Tablet interactive: ICAC grills Daryl Maguire

Former MP Daryl Maguire faces the ICAC inquiry into his possible misuse of his position to broker property deals, following revelations of his "close personal relationship" with the Premier.

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China's five-year plan is a risk to the global economy

China's latest five-year plan could bring a lot more stress to a post-COVID-19 global economy attempting a recovery.

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BBC NEWS : The BTS fans investing in their favourite K-pop band

BTS, one of K-pop's biggest groups, are offering fans a chance to buy shares in a $822m market launch.


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BBC NEWS : Creating fuel from thin air with artificial leaves

Plants derive energy from carbon dioxide in the air and scientists are trying to mimic that process.


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New on Sports Illustrated: Lakers' Avery Bradley Helps Supply Toys to Moms in WNBA Bubble

Lakers guard Avery Bradley and his wife Ashley donated more than $30,000 in supplies to the WNBA bubble.

Lakers guard Avery Bradley and his wife Ashley donated more than $30,000 in supplies to the WNBA bubble with an emphasis on helping the league's working moms, he told Forbes' Shlomo Sprung. 

Bradley, who did not participate in the NBA restart for family reasons, provided WNBA moms and their children with playpens, toys, video games and consoles, ping pong tables, books, school supplies and outdoor games. The contributions also helped establish a "children's corner" in the WNBA bubble where kids could play.

“One thing that was really important was the moms, being able to make sure their essential needs were taken care of,” Bradley told Forbes. “They don’t make as much, obviously, and I wanted to see if I could be of service to them to be able to assist in any way I could so they could focus on just basketball.”

Bradley and his wife asked for a list of items that players might need to enhance their off-court experience, per Forbes.

The NBA bubble also had a "Bubble School," which hosted kids between ages 3-7 and supplied private tutoring and hands-on activities, as reported by ESPN's Baxter Holmes.

According to ESPN's Dave McMenamin and Malika Andrews, the Lakers guard watched his team claim its championship from his home in Texas, where his three children were in purple-and-yellow Lakers sweatsuits.

"Everyone was going crazy. Everyone was excited. My wife was excited," Bradley told ESPN.

"You play your whole career working for a championship and knowing that I was this close and a part of something, even though I wasn't there, is still an amazing feeling."

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October 14, 2020 at 04:51AM
Lakers' Avery Bradley Helps Supply Toys to Moms in WNBA Bubble

Tributes flow for young apprentice killed in Curtin University building collapse

Friends and family took to social media to pay tribute to the apprentice, describing Jonnie Hartshorn as a "lovely young man" who was "well loved and respected".

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Police work to catch killers of former Mongols member Shane Bowden

Police are searching for up to four people they believe were involved.

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Telstra chair calls for simpler pay model after execs lose $750k in bonuses

Telstra chairman John Mullen has called for a simpler executive pay model after several key leaders missed out on $758,000 worth of incentives last financial year.

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Lime Cordiale dominates ARIA award nominations

The pop rock duo lead the pack with eight nominations ahead of Tame Impala's seven.

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Trump's Indian worshipper dies 'depressed' over president's Covid-19 illness

CHENNAI - An Indian man who worshipped Donald Trump and was upset by the news of the US president contracting Covid-19 died of a cardiac arrest on Sunday, an official from his village and police said.  Bussa Krishna, who had said his devotion for Trump began more than four years ago when the leader appeared to him in a dream, had days ago posted a tearful video on his Facebook page wishing for his idol’s recovery from the viral disease that has killed more than 1 million people worldwide. Trump revealed on Oct 2 that he had tested positive for Covid-19 and spent three nights in the hospital for treatment. He said on Sunday he had fully recovered and was due to resume campaigning on Monday ahead of the Nov 3 US election. Venkat Goud, the head of Krishna’s native Konney village and a close friend, said he was “depressed” that Trump and his wife Melania had got the disease.

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BBC NEWS : Leicester textile firms 'involved in money laundering'

Some of the companies involved have supplied Boohoo and Select Fashion, a BBC investigation finds.


October 13, 2020 at 06:18AM

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Rainy day: Corporate America puts $2.8 trillion in bank in run-up to election

Made stingy by the pandemic and gun-shy by the election, US companies are banking their cash.

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New on Sports Illustrated: Real Salt Lake Suspends Sam Johnson After Gunshots at House Party

Johnson reportedly hosted a house party with roughly 100 people on Oct. 4.

Real Salt Lake's Samuel Johnson has been suspended from participating in team activities after hosting a house party on Oct. 4, according to KSL Sports' Tom Hackett.

Johnson reportedly hosted a party with roughly 100 people on Oct. 4, per Hackett. A man was shot in the shoulder at the party, and he suffered non-life-threatening injuries. 

Real Salt Lake confirmed Johnson's suspension on Monday. 

"The team and League are aware of the incident and are currently conducting an investigation. In accordance with health and safety protocols, the player is prohibited from engaging in any team-related activity," the club said in a statement. "We will have no further comment until the conclusion of the League’s investigation.”

Johnson signed a two-year deal with Real Salt Lake in February 2017. He's scored 10 goals in 30 appearances. 

October 13, 2020 at 05:17AM
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Health authorities race to contain south-west Sydney COVID-19 spread, 13 cases in NSW

It comes as testing numbers remain low, and NSW Health urges people to come forward for testing with the mildest of symptoms.

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'No student left behind': Victorian government to deploy thousands of tutors

The state is urging pre-service teachers, teachers on leave, casuals and retired teachers to become tutors, to work with students who need help in the wake of remote learning.

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New on Sports Illustrated: Dak Prescott's Injury is Proof the NFL is Cruel and Unforgiving

Prescott's devastating right ankle injury proves how unfailingly cruel and callous the NFL can be.

There are times when this sport is so unfailingly cruel, and not just in the more familiar callous, corporate, soul-crushing way.

Dak Prescott, a player who has overcome immense adversity and tragedy, who has traversed countless life obstacles and plowed an uphill path to becoming the megastar starting quarterback of the most popular franchise in the sport, was carted off the field on Sunday in tears with the kind of gruesome ankle injury that causes bottlenecking on the highway out of spectator curiosity. The Cowboys announced Prescott suffered a compound fracture and dislocation of his right ankle. It’s an inevitability that we won’t see him again this season. It’s a legitimate question (for another time) as to whether he played his final snap for the Cowboys.

Prescott rescued Dallas from irrelevance in the post-Romo era, weathered innumerable, unfounded questions about his poise and accuracy and rose quickly to become one of the most effective quarterbacks in the NFL, all while being the kind of affable figure that few who aren’t paid to be soulless contrarians can find a bad thing to say about. His reward for all this was to have his team lowball him at the altar when it came to contract negotiations, forcing him to either accept a below market deal or play the season out on the franchise tag.

That will largely be the focus of it all, of course. What Prescott should or should not have done with his money even if this injury proves he was right to wait out every last dollar he deserved. The inclination to make this about greed or liken it to some kind of flippant casino bet has been exercised in full force in the moments after he was flopped on the cart and stuffed a towel in his mouth to mask the pain. Before he was bussed to the hospital, a million anonymous wanna-be analysts, agents and financial planners already picked him apart.

What we’ll all realize in the coming weeks and months was just how valuable Prescott really is. During the height of the Cowboys’ latest surge, so much of the good was assigned to the offensive line and the running game to the point where Prescott appeared to be a product of the system. The reality couldn’t have been further from that unfounded platitude, with Prescott shining in the kind of advanced, individual statistics that clearly proved he was buoying a broken system for longer than we realized. He was one of the best things that happened to Jerry Jones’s Cowboys, a franchise that, for some strange reason, continuously found itself in the dumbest of luck as it stumbled from one franchise quarterback to the next.

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Now, the Cowboys will marinate in the Andy Dalton era. Maybe it won’t seem so bad as they slog through the unimpressive waters of the NFC East. They did, after all, manage to beat the winless Giants by a fingernail on Sunday on the strength of a time-expiring field goal. Dalton hit on a pass down the sideline that had an 85 percent chance of falling incomplete. They did, after all, manage to take over first place and achieve a modicum of security.

But that’s the thing about a quarterback who truly alters your franchise. You’ll begin to notice it in the preparation and the meetings. In the interviews and on the sidelines. It will come in waves, especially during the meatier portions of their schedule where the Ravens, Cardinals and Steelers still lurk, not to mention the two Eagles games that will likely decide the fate of the division.

Through the remainder of the season, the focus might shift to what Prescott has done and not what he should have been doing. Maybe then, the inherent cruelty of the NFL shifts to an appropriate respect. Maybe then, we start talking about Prescott’s inevitable comeback.

October 12, 2020 at 06:29AM
Dak Prescott's Injury is Proof the NFL is Cruel and Unforgiving

New on Sports Illustrated: Week 6 Waiver Wire: Fantasy Football Replacements for Dak Prescott and Players on Bye

There are four teams on a bye (Saints, Seahawks, Chargers, Raiders) plus a handful of injuries to account for when identifying free agents to pick up in Week 6.

Free Agent Pickups: Week 6 Waiver Wire

For the first month of the season, injuries were the driving force that was wreaking havoc on starting lineups. But as we head into Week 6, injuries and bye weeks are now creating chaos for fantasy football managers.

There’s four teams on a bye in Week 6 and all of them have major fantasy football playmakers. The Seahawks, Saints, Raiders, and Chargers are all out of action. So fantasy football players with Russell Wilson, D.K. Metcalf, Tyler Lockett, Chris Carson, Drew Brees, Michael Thomas, Alvin Kamara, Josh Jacobs, Darren Waller, Keenan Allen, Hunter Henry all need to find replacements for their starting lineups.

That’s where the waiver wire comes into play. The bad news is if you’re looking for running backs with newly found opportunities this is not the week for you. The good news: a handful of wide receivers have been playing well and are readily available in more than 55% of public leagues.

Let's get to it.

Quarterback:

Andy Dalton, Dallas Cowboys: Dak Prescott suffered a gruesome ankle injury against the Giants. It was one of those injuries where his foot was facing the wrong way and watching the replay resulted in queasiness. The Cowboys passer was having a remarkable start to of the season. Prescott became the first player in NFL history with three consecutive games of more than 450 yards. His 1,690 yards in four games is the most all-time. But with Prescott likely done for the year, Andy Dalton will take over as the Cowboys starting quarterback. As far as backup QBs go, Dalton is perhaps the best. For fantasy, he has plenty of weapons in his arsenal that will help boost his stats. Is he going to put up Prescott like stats? No. But he's still worth a fair for Week 6 and beyond given the quantity of starting fantasy quarterbacks out for the upcoming week.

Teddy Bridgewater, Carolina Panthers: We had Bridgewater as one of our top pickups heading into Week 5, but somehow not enough fantasy players got that memo as the Panthers passer is still available in around half of fantasy leagues. Bridgewater threw for 313 yards (his second 300-yard performance of the year) and two touchdowns (for the second week in a row).

Derek Carr, Las Vegas Raiders: Keep in mind Carr is on a bye in Week 6 so fantasy players won’t have to fight off their opponents to add the Raiders signal-caller. Even though he’s on a bye, Carr is someone to consider (perhaps those that just lost Dak Prescott). In a surprising win against the Chiefs in Week 5, Carr tossed three touchdowns and 347 yards, his second consecutive week above the 300-yard mark.

Other QBs to consider: Alex Smith-Washington Football Team, Drew Lock-Denver Broncos

Running Backs

Chase Edmonds, Arizona Cardinals: Anyone that thought the Cardinals were going to hand Kenyan Drake a workhorse role has been let down in a major way. Chase Edmonds only saw three carries to Drake’s 18 but he was essentially just as productive. Edmonds ran for 36 yards and a score and grabbed five passes for 56 yards. He’s now found the end zone in back-to-back weeks.

Other RBs to consider: J.D. McKissic-Washington Football Team, Gus Edwards-Baltimore Ravens

Wide Receivers

Chase Claypool, Pittsburgh Steelers: A whooping four touchdowns against the Eagles in Week 5 will send the rookie's waiver wire demand through the roof. He caught seven passes for 110 yards and three scores and also ran in a TD. In Week 2 he had a solid game with 88 yards and a score but in his other two games this year he finished with less than 40 yards. His explosive ability, role in a productive offense and nose for the end zone is worth the price as this week’s top claim.

Travis Fulgham, Philadelphia Eagles: The Eagles second-year wide receiver has made the most of his opportunity while the team's top receivers have been injured. Fulham followed up his touchdown in Week 4 with another TD in Week 5. But what was most impressive about his performance against the Steelers was catching 10 out of 13 passes for 152 yards. There’s no sign of DeSean Jackson or Jalen Reagor returning to action anytime soon, making Fulgham a starter in the Philly lineup for their matchup against the Ravens in Week 6.

Laviska Shenault, Jacksonville Jaguars: Perhaps when it comes to making waiver wire suggestions, the third time's the charm, because this is the third time we are suggesting adding the Jaguars rookie. Shenault caught seven passes for 79 yards in Week 5, that’s his fourth performance with double-digit fantasy points in five games. Yet he’s available in 66% of leagues. Time to take this rookie seriously!

Other WRs to consider: Preston Williams-Miami Dolphins, Tyler Johnson-Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Henry Ruggs-Las Vegas Raiders

Tight Ends

Cameron Brate, Tampa Bay Buccaneers: O.J. Howard is done for the year due to an Achilles injury and Rob Gronkowski is a shell of his former dominant self (and is mostly used as a blocker). Brate has always been a threat in the red zone and with Mike Evans, Chris Godwin and Scott Miller all slowed down by injury, Brate has a real opportunity to make some noise in the coming weeks.

Other TEs to consider: Gerald Everett-Los Angeles Rams, Darren Fells-Houston Texans

October 12, 2020 at 06:08AM
Week 6 Waiver Wire: Fantasy Football Replacements for Dak Prescott and Players on Bye

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New on Sports Illustrated: Dan Quinn’s Firing Has Been Inevitable, But the Falcons Don’t Have to Do it In-Season

We've known Dan Quinn would be out if Atlanta didn't rebound in 2020. But does his dismissal after five games solve any actual problems?

Firing a head coach five games into the season is the type of card typically played by franchises cauterizing an emergency situation that needs to immediately be rectified. Maybe, like in Houston, a power grab has gone awry. Maybe, like in Cleveland two years ago, the environment has become so toxic and clamorous that you have no other choice. Sometimes, as an owner, you feel time is running out on the season and you’d like to evaluate another coach on the staff. Sometimes, like the Eagles did with Chip Kelly, you make the move a couple weeks early in order to get an unvarnished look at the locker room and interview your players about who they’d like as a replacement.

Yes, the Falcons are 0–5, but firing Dan Quinn, as The Athletic first reported as an inevitability on Sunday, wouldn’t seem to solve a problem like any of the situations above. By all accounts, this was the same coach for which the team went on a frantic 6–2 run to save at the end of last season. This was the coach who brought the franchise to one of its two Super Bowls. This was a person who was willing to put the work in every day to satisfy the Sisyphean task of recovering from that infamous Super Bowl loss to the Patriots.

Simply put: Quinn was a good man and a good coach who deserved to see this to the end, no matter how gloomy that ending was. The Falcons aren’t catching anyone in the NFC South, even with a healthy Julio Jones. There is no salvaging 2020. What good comes from dumping Quinn now, outside of endless speculation about his replacement and, if the losing streak continues, whether or not they’ll move on from Matt Ryan and pick his successor at the top of the draft?

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Quinn epitomized the best of the Pete Carroll coaching tree, as if he managed to somehow bottle contagious pep and dole it out to anyone and everyone around him. He was tireless in his efforts to both create an amenable culture and sustain the sort of egalitarianism that other coaches simply spout off about at their introductory press conferences. Every item and knickknack strewn throughout the facility had a purpose. He was one of the few coaches who put the team before himself. He treated everyone around him with respect.

While his dismissal was inevitable, especially if the Falcons did not rebound in 2020, that kind of service deserved an extended farewell. Seeing Quinn tossed aside like other unsuccessful NFL coaches pocked by politicking, bad schemes, stubbornness or an ultimate lack of self-awareness doesn’t feel right. There’s a good chance it doesn’t feel right to his players, either.

It will be interesting to see how, exactly, Atlanta weathers the remainder of the season. This was a team weighed down by the strange psychological burden of a modern sports curse: the idea that it couldn’t hold a lead. To say that it didn’t follow the team from the locker room at the end of Super Bowl LI would be shortsighted. Sometimes, there are simply ideas that a team cannot shake no matter how hard it tries. Quinn did his best, and it wouldn’t be surprising to see in his absence just how much he may have been holding things together.

October 12, 2020 at 04:57AM
Dan Quinn’s Firing Has Been Inevitable, But the Falcons Don’t Have to Do it In-Season

New on Sports Illustrated: Sports World Reacts to Dak Prescott's Injury

Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott suffered a gruesome ankle injury and was taken to the hospital, prompting well-wishes from around the sports world.

Cowboys star quarterback Dak Prescott suffered a severe ankle injury during Sunday's game against the Giants, which required him to be taken off the field in a stretcher.

Prescott, a fourth-round pick by the Cowboys in 2016, has started 68 consecutive games for Dallas in his career and was leading the league in completions and passing yards entering Week 5. His injury drew plenty of reactions and well-wishes throughout the NFL and the sports world at large:

October 12, 2020 at 04:44AM
Sports World Reacts to Dak Prescott's Injury