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Sarah Beckstrom, one of two US National Guard troops shot near the White House on Thursday, has died, according to United States President Donald Trump. https://t.co/XXxWcaNvB0
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Sarah Beckstrom was one of two national guard troops who were shot while patrolling an area near the White House on Thursday.
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As of Friday morning, the Hong Kong Fire Service had mostly contained the deadly fire at the Wang Fuk Court housing complex, which began on Wednesday afternoon. Read more: https://t.co/9upCQ7GRDX
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Barnaby Joyce says he is "seriously considering" a move to the Senate with One Nation after announcing his resignation from the Nationals in parliament, but stopped short of formally joining the far-right party led by Pauline Hanson. Read more: https://t.co/RJlxOtjbhH
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Barnaby Joyce has announced his resignation from the National Party, but has not said whether he plans to join another party. Read more: https://t.co/8VoBldpyQ7
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The death toll from a high-rise fire in Hong Kong has risen to at least 44, officials said on Thursday, as the blaze still smouldered and hundreds remained missing. Police said three suspects had been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter. Read more: https://t.co/9upCQ7GRDX
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The woman, who is yet to be formally identified, is believed to be in her 20s, authorities say.
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The woman, who is yet to be formally identified, is believed to be in her 20s, authorities say.
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Two members of the United States national guard have been shot in Washington DC near the White House, officials said, putting the building into lockdown. US President Donald Trump was away in Florida at the time of the incident. Read more: https://t.co/fUuQnsCp8n
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Optus says its latest significant outage was caused by vandals damaging aerial fibre line, affecting users in areas south-east of Melbourne. https://t.co/a07inf86Sy
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More than 14,000 users have been affected in the latest outage.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said Ukraine is ready to advance a US-backed framework for ending the war with Russia. https://t.co/k4UDNiJcTt
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Donald Trump told a White House event on Tuesday he thought a deal on Ukraine was getting close, but gave no other details.
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Optus is investigating an outage that has left over 14,000 customers without coverage and unable to call emergency services on Wednesday. Learn more: https://t.co/itMGM3kqyW
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More than 20 public schools across central NSW are closed today after the state's Rural Fire Service issued a catastrophic fire danger warning. https://t.co/mbXpzSXJAv
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The warnings come as the country is still reeling from a deadly start to bushfire season.
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A deadly strain of bird flu has reached has reached one of Australia's sub-Antarctic islands, the federal government has confirmed, after researchers observed unusually high levels of mortality among elephant seals on Heard Island. https://t.co/Nr3KAWQYQ8
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Detection underscores the need to prepare for a possible outbreak on the mainland, the government says.
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Since March 2020, home values have climbed by 47.3 per cent, with the median dwelling value in Australia now at $860,529, according to the Cotality Housing Affordability Report. https://t.co/CduNy46obR
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In Sydney's eastern suburbs, it would take 35 years for an average wage earner to save up a 20 per cent deposit on a median house.
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A federal judge has dismissed the criminal case brought against former FBI director James Comey, a prominent foe of US President Donald Trump. Read more: https://t.co/OzQ9bmnl51
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If a lack of sleep can hinder our abilities to solve problems, make big calls and manage emotions, why are we comfortable with some of the world's biggest decision makers normalising it? Find out more: https://t.co/4a93ocqpgs
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Revelations that the new Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) website cost $96.5 million have drawn criticism from federal politicians. It's a significant blowout from the $4.1 million originally stated by the BoM after the redesign was rolled out in October. https://t.co/OjxzuENNX3
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The BoM website is one of the most popular in Australia, with millions visiting each day for their weather forecasts.
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At least 90 people have died and 12 remain missing following severe flooding in Vietnam. Since late October, relentless rainfall has battered the country's south-central region, triggering multiple rounds of flooding and widespread devastation. https://t.co/fYEujCB1gT
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Relentless rain has lashed south-central Vietnam since late October and popular holiday destinations have been hit by several rounds of flooding.
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Despite recent reforms, exploitation of migrant workers remains a serious issue in Australia, experts say.
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Despite recent reforms, exploitation of migrant workers remains a serious issue in Australia, experts say.
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Sleep deprivation undermines our ability to think clearly. So what should we make of leaders who say they run on just a few hours? https://t.co/4a93ocqpgs
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Sleep deprivation undermines our ability to think clearly. So what should we make of leaders who say they run on just a few hours?
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As Australia's uptake of solar panels booms, human rights groups have raised alarm about links to Uyghur forced labour in the supply chain. https://t.co/dBTbDMzkkS
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As Australia's uptake of solar panels booms, human rights groups have raised alarm about links to Uyghur forced labour in the supply chain.
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