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Girl, 4, dies after falling from east London tower block
Four-year-old girl dies after falling from east London tower block
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One in three homicides fuelled by psychosis, as doctors fear growing crisis
New data suggests 43 out of an estimated 126 homicides in Victoria in 2024 and 2025 were committed by people with psychosis, sparking concerns about the adequacy of the state's mental health system.
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New York Archdiocese to pay $800 million to sex abuse survivors
New York Archdiocese to pay $800 million to sex abuse survivors
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Ethnic minorities in England less likely to get breast cancer diagnosis from routine screening
Breast cancer diagnosis disparities found in England
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Taiwan: Typhoon Champi leaves 1 dead, over 500 injured
Typhoon Champi leaves 1 dead, over 500 injured in Taiwan, heads towards China
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Being There: Are These People In the Room With Us?
Common Dreams reports that Donald Trump is increasingly struggling to distinguish fact from fiction, with his rhetoric becoming more erratic as midterm elections approach.
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Influencer 'Clavicular' pleads not guilty to rape allegation
Influencer Clavicular pleads not guilty to rape allegation
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Livestock virus claims first human victim in France
First human case of Shamonda virus detected in France
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Harry Kane: Ballon d’Or for Bayern Munich striker?
Harry Kane is the odds-on favourite to win the Ballon d'Or, but the uncertainty is taking a toll on his family.
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How Arab parties could hold critical balance of power in Israeli election
With the October 2026 general election approaching, Arab Israelis are mobilizing to vote against the right-wing coalition, driven by a desire to end what they describe as systemic discrimination and rising gang violence.
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Tigray resumes daily life amid fears of wider war
Tigray resumes daily life amid fears of wider war
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Iran determined to keep uranium amid increased war odds, flurry of meetings
Tehran has held firm that its nuclear program will not be dismantled without significant concessions from the United States, despite a recent surge in diplomatic activity and military preparations.
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Huge crowds watch attempt to rescue shark stranded in South Korean canal
Crowds gather to watch shark rescue in South Korea
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Nigeria confirms first Ebola case
Nigeria confirms its first Ebola case as the outbreak spreads across Africa.
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Police not ruling out further serious charges over Helen Haines attack
Victoria Police and the Australian Federal Police (AFP) are investigating the alleged attack on federal MP Helen Haines.
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Counselling available for Wangaratta residents reeling from Haines attack
Support for residents in Wangaratta after attack on local MP Helen Haines
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Swimmer, 65, killed in shark attack off South Africa's east coast
South African woman killed in shark attack off east coast
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Japan probe sets course for Mars moon
Japan's MMX spacecraft embarks on a mission to Mars' moon Phobos, aiming to collect surface samples and unlock the mysteries of the Solar System.
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Japan launches historic mission to bring back Mars moon samples
Japan launches historic mission to explore Mars' moons and bring back samples.
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Barber denies heroism over Haines attack, hails person who sat in front of car
Wangaratta barber denies heroism over Haines attack, hails bystander
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Japan launches first mission to collect samples from Martian moon
Japan launches mission to collect samples from Martian moon Phobos
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Cindy Crawford 'beyond heartbroken' to lose son Presley Gerber
Cindy Crawford and family pay tribute to late son Presley Gerber
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'Like we had a war': France counts cost of violent protests
Violent protests in France result in widespread damage and arrests.
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Tunisia’s economic crisis deepens as the promise of a better life fades
Tunisia's economic crisis worsens as joblessness and rising costs deepen hardship across the country.
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Two dead after light aircraft crash
Two people killed in light aircraft crash near Loch Lomond in Scotland.
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US: Homes burned in California as wildfires rage
Wildfires rage in California, burning homes and forcing evacuations
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Live: France's Yellow Vests throw their weight behind mounting student protests
France's Yellow Vests throw their weight behind student protests
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Hero dad who took down Oregon school shooter identified along with teacher killed in attack
Oregon school shooting: Hero dad and teacher hailed as heroes after stopping gunman
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Pope Leo recovering from surgery, will deliver Sunday prayer
Pope Leo XIV recovering from lung surgery, to deliver Sunday prayer
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Norwegian teenage hitman who flew to UK to commit murder jailed
Norwegian teenager, 19, jailed for 20 years for conspiracy to murder after being recruited by an Iran-backed crime gang.
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British man fined for causing death of his two-year-old son in Cyprus
British man fined €3,000 for causing death of his two-year-old son in Cyprus.
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Teen gunman kills four at US elementary school
US elementary school shooting leaves four dead, two injured
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Five dead after school shooting in Oregon
Multiple victims, including children, in Oregon elementary school shooting
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Tip-off foiled US teen suspect's plot to attack Hindu temple, police say
US teen suspect's plot to attack Hindu temple foiled by tip-off from colleague
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Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson jailed for 15 years for child sex offences
Former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson sentenced to 15 years for child sex offences.
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F1, Rwanda announce creation of African Grand Prix
Rwanda to host Africa's first Formula One Grand Prix in the early 2030s.
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What we know about Pope Leo XIV's lung cancer diagnosis
Pope Leo XIV undergoes successful surgery to remove lung cancer tumour
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What we know about the man who died falling from a Six Flags rollercoaster
Man dies after falling from Six Flags rollercoaster in Georgia
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Former gang leader sentenced to minimum 40 years for Tupac killing
Former gang leader Duane 'Keffe D' Davis sentenced to 40 years to life in prison for Tupac Shakur's 1996 murder.
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Tupac Shakur killer sentenced to 40 years in prison
Former gang leader Duane 'Keffe D' Davis sentenced to 40 years to life in prison for orchestrating the 1996 drive-by shooting death of hip-hop star Tupac Shakur.
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Breaking: Surgery confirms Pope Leo has lung cancer
Pope Leo XIV undergoes surgery for lung cancer, Vatican confirms
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Two deaths reported as Hurricane Simon, storm Rachel batter Mexico’s coast
Hurricane Simon and Tropical Storm Rachel batter Mexico's Pacific coast, causing flooding and damage, resulting in at least two deaths and multiple missing persons.
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Christa Pike discharged from hospital after botched execution
Christa Pike's botched execution in Tennessee highlights confusion and delays
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One dead and several injured after incident involving rollercoaster
One person has died and several others were injured after an incident on a rollercoaster at an amusement park in Georgia.
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What it's like to live and work in Antarctica
A couple's experience living and working in Antarctica
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Storm Isaias leaves 4 dead as it moves across southern US
Storm Isaias leaves 4 dead as it moves across southern US
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India: Delhi braces for Cockroach protest amid strict curbs
India's 'Cockroaches' protest against election chief amid strict curbs
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Mexico: Court finds three men guilty of murder of Australian, US surfers
Three men found guilty of murdering Australian and US surfers in Mexico
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Hurricane Isaias makes landfall in Florida
Hurricane Isaias makes landfall in Florida, bringing life-threatening storm surge and winds.
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Mexican men guilty of murdering brothers Jake and Callum Robinson
Three men convicted of murdering Australian brothers Jake and Callum Robinson and their US friend Carter Rhoad during a surfing trip in Mexico in 2024.
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Northern Ireland secretary says he will ban Drumcree parade
Northern Ireland secretary Chris Bryant bans Drumcree parade after 13-day standoff
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Flydubai co-pilot plotted ‘suicide’ attack on Israel, UAE says
Co-pilot accused of planning 'suicide' attack on Israeli airport
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Hurricane Isaias intensifies en route to US Gulf Coast
Hurricane Isaias strengthens to Category 2, threatens Gulf Coast
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Katie Zacharia ‘offered’ position as White House press secretary
US President Donald Trump has chosen conservative commentator Katie Zacharia to be the next White House press secretary.
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Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Judge Navi Pillay
Judge Navanethem "Navi" Pillay awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for promoting peace and international law.
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Families of men killed on Mexico surf trip call for maximum sentences
Families of Australian surfers killed in Mexico call for maximum sentences
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Navi Pillay Wins 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for Defending International Law
The Norwegian Nobel Committee has awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize to Navanethem 'Navi' Pillay for her efforts to promote peace and international law.
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Political ‘firewall’ breached in eastern Germany – AfD
AfD gains state parliament presidency in Saxony-Anhalt
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US city council opens with ‘Hail Satan’ prayer (VIDEO)
US city council meeting sparks controversy with Satanic invocation
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Why Saudi Arabia is back at war in Yemen
Saudi Arabia resumes military action in Yemen amid escalating Middle East tensions.
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Netanyahu’s October 7 response has no endgame. Russia has a stake in what follows
Netanyahu's October 7 response has no endgame, according to RT.