Littleproud to challenge Joyce for Nats leadership

abc.net.au/news/2024-04-18/hecs-debt-indexation-high-university-student-fee-payments-grow/103733440

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HECS debt expected to grow more than 4pc as high indexation continues: HECS-HELP debts are forecast to rise between 4.2 and 4.8 per cent this year ...

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Great Barrier Reef: Worst coral bleaching ever observed: The Great Barrier Reef off Australia's coast suffers from water temperatures that are too warm ...

stern.de/panorama/wissen/natur/great-barrier-reef--schlimmste-jemals-beobachtete-korallenbleiche-34635186.html

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Trump campaign asks for cut of candidates’ fundraising when they use his name and likeness

politico.com/news/2024/04/17/trump-campaign-fundraising-five-percent-00152830

Quick Glance: Trump campaign seeks share of candidates' donations

The Trump campaign asks Republican candidates using his name and image in fundraising appeals to give at least 5 percent of the proceeds to the campaign.

The purpose of the 5 percent request is to prevent 'scammers' from misusing Trump's brand and affecting his fundraising efforts.

Trump is struggling to catch up to Biden's fundraising and aims to boost his campaign account with the help of donors.

The campaign warns of consequences for vendors and requests compliance with guidelines to avoid suspension of business relationships.

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Australia increases defence spending by $32bn in response to China build-up: Labor government commits to spending rises to pay for Aukus and long-range missile ...

ft.com/content/a5ba1e78-92e7-4cd5-9bad-327e4358b1b4

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‘It just spiralled’: Meg Lanning opens up on struggles that led to cricket retirement

theguardian.com/sport/2024/apr/18/meg-lanning-cricket-retirement-former-australia-captain

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How Thuringia can prepare for an AfD victory in the state elections: If the AfD were to become the strongest faction in Thuringia, it would have a lot of ...

faz.net/aktuell/politik/inland/wie-thueringen-sich-fuer-einen-afd-sieg-bei-der-landtagswahl-wappnen-kann-19661460.html

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abc.net.au/news/2024-04-18/disability-advocates-call-for-more-inclusivity-at-venues/103729332

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Disability advocates call for better venue accessibility as Pavely app co-creator hopes for expanded rollout

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Molly the magpie finally reunites with dogs: Molly the magpie has been returned home and reunited with his unlikely best friends 45 days after the trio were ...

news.com.au/technology/science/animals/footage-shows-peggy-and-mollys-incredible-reunion-after-45-day-seizure/news-story/aa38aba73aac66676294a108facaf452

Quick Glance: Reunion of Molly the Magpie and Peggy the Staffy

Molly, the magpie, has finally returned home to the Gold Coast after a 45-day odyssey and has reunited with her unlikely best friend, Peggy the Staffy.

Queensland's Department of Environment, Science, and Innovation (DESI) made the announcement, signaling the end of the gripping saga.

Independent veterinary experts have determined that Molly is 'highly habituated' and may have developmental issues, making her unsuitable for rehabilitation or return to the wild.

Juliette Wells and Reece Mortensen demonstrated their commitment to Molly's well-being by meeting the conditions outlined in the licensing process, including refraining from the commercial exploitation of the bird or its image, participating in wildlife carer training, and collaborating with DESI to ensure Molly's ongoing care and enrichment.

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How A.I. Tools Could Change India’s Elections: Avatars are addressing voters by name, in whichever of India’s many languages they speak ...

nytimes.com/2024/04/18/world/asia/india-election-ai.html

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Kyle savages radio rivals after big win: Kyle Sandilands issued a backhanded compliment to his radio rivals after the Kyle and Jackie O Show won their 42nd ...

news.com.au/entertainment/tv/radio/kyle-sandilands-celebrates-radio-shows-1-rating-disses-nova-and-2gb-hosts/news-story/8d1fa10cceb999005b4f6a21f2a25cbd

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Hollywood exec’s wild Sweeney claims: A top Hollywood producer has made some shocking remarks about actress Sydney Sweeney.

news.com.au/entertainment/celebrity-life/sydney-sweeney-cant-act-and-isnt-pretty-claims-top-hollywood-exec/news-story/56fbc96fd82a4415068fce788d8e4cb3

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Justin Verlander to make season debut for Astros on Friday night at Washington: Houston Astros ace Justin Verlander will make his season debut Friday night at ...

apnews.com/article/verlander-astros-start-d0de569d49de7917efcc7cf55664c76a

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Australia's Santos posts fall in quarterly revenue on lower production, volumes: Australian oil and gas producer Santos said on Thursday its first-quarter ...

reuters.com/business/energy/australias-santos-first-quarter-revenue-falls-14-2024-04-17/

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8yo boy, dad and mum die four days apart: A “beautiful” eight-year-old boy has been killed in a horror truck-and-car crash in rural Victoria just four days after ...

news.com.au/technology/motoring/on-the-road/eightyearold-boy-dad-killed-in-horror-crash-four-days-after-mum-dies-of-cancer/news-story/697f8c748c950cd5d0f2162c640ce12d

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India election 2024: Hindu nationalism is mainstream thanks to 10 years of PM Modi

apnews.com/article/india-election-narendra-modi-hindu-nationalism-rss-79c30c8ae750a9c037d86b9e2c1b640c

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Netball Australia launches inaugural First Nations team to compete on world stage

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500 dead horses found at property: A major investigation has been launched after more than 500 dead horses were found at a property.

news.com.au/national/nsw-act/news/500-dead-horses-found-at-nsw-property/news-story/eb51b437bb3ef387a5a41bb7c1ffbe7c

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Opinion | Donald Trump and American Justice: Donald Trump is enjoying the same guarantees of fairness and due process before the law that he sought to deny to ...

nytimes.com/2024/04/17/opinion/donald-trump-trial.html

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‘Crazy’ thing all women do after a break-up: Fact: if you’ve dated any of my exes I’ve stalked your Instagram. Probably more than once. In fact ...

news.com.au/lifestyle/relationships/dating/crazy-thing-all-women-do-after-a-breakup/news-story/16c35a46818c75d72563da383bcbdaa4

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Australia will boost defense spending by $32 billion over the next decade and reshuffle its weapons programs to emphasize missiles ...

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Arizona Republicans again block attempt to repeal 1864 abortion ban: Arizona House Republicans blocked an attempt Wednesday to repeal the state’s 1864 near-total ...

thehill.com/policy/healthcare/4600740-arizona-republicans-again-block-1864-abortion-ban-repeal/

Quick Glance: Arizona Republicans foil another effort to repeal 1864 abortion ban

Arizona House Republicans once again thwarted an attempt on Wednesday to repeal the state's nearly complete abortion ban from 1864, leaving Democrats without a vote on their repeal bill for the second consecutive week.

Despite facing pressure from influential conservatives, such as former President Trump and Senate hopeful Kari Lake, urging GOP leaders to lift the ban, the Republicans blocked the repeal.

State House Democrats made a procedural maneuver to attempt to suspend House rules and bring the repeal bill to the floor for discussion. However, this action was rejected by the GOP majority, with only one Republican, Representative Matt Gress, crossing party lines to support bringing up the repeal bill.

A similar endeavor to repeal the ban was obstructed by Republicans last week. Following persistent criticism of the law by Democrats both within and outside the state throughout the week, prominent figures like Trump and Lake recognized the political risks and advocated for a change in direction within the Legislature.

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‘Don’t understand’: Fury at ‘rubbish’ NRL coup: James Fisher-Harris’ new deal with the Warriors has raised a major question — how exactly has the New Zealand ...

news.com.au/sport/nrl/i-dont-understand-kent-questions-rubbish-warriors-coup-in-nrl-contract-law-concern/news-story/1f831e751eeb5b8d15dcbd133e1b8713

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Australia unveils new defence strategy, with eye on 'coercive' China: SYDNEY: Australia unveiled its first National Defence Strategy on Wednesday (Apr ...

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Chilean report into LATAM Airlines flight plunge finds ‘involuntary movement forward’ from pilot’s seat

cnn.com/2024/04/17/americas/chile-aviation-report-pilot-seat-intl-latam/

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‘Risk of conflict increasing’: Defence to get extra $50b over next decade: Defence spending is set to rise to $100 billion a year by 2034, in large part due to ...

Quick Glance: Plans for New Fighter Jets Delayed Despite Labor's Defense Budget Increase

The Albanese government is injecting an additional $50bn into defense over the next decade to extend military reach beyond Australia's shores.

While overall spending is increasing, approximately $73bn over 10 years is being freed up by cutting, delaying, or altering the scope of some defense projects.

The acquisition of new F-35 fighter jets is postponed by $3bn to keep existing Super Hornets operational longer and invest in long-range missiles.

Despite $10bn in savings over 10 years from scaling back new infantry fighting vehicle purchases, the government highlights a net increase of $5.7bn in the immediate four-year budget cycle for defense.

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How to make the US retirement system better: Australia uses a system called superannuation where companies are required to contribute to employees' retirement ...

businessinsider.com/how-make-us-retirement-system-better-australia-superannuation-benefits-2024-4

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Australia’s ‘iron lady’ builds rare-earth stake in push to secure non-Chinese supply

ft.com/content/5a666f53-b180-45e5-8476-58690db69fed

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'One of the greatest achievements of medical science': Vaccines saved almost 20,000 lives in NSW during early

9news.com.au/health/covid-19-vaccination-australia-saved-18000-lives-early-omicron-wave-nsw/1b788d3c-e17c-4ef5-927d-2ec5261ccd8e

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Victoria’s treasury asked for emergency cash to cover interest bill: The Department of Treasury and Finance asked Treasurer Tim Pallas for extra money to cover ...

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Copenhagen Old Stock Exchange workers and bystanders save artwork from fire. Here's what we know

Quick Glance: Devastating Fire Strikes Copenhagen's Old Stock Exchange

A blaze engulfed Copenhagen’s historic former stock exchange in Denmark’s capital on Tuesday, with the spire being consumed by flames and collapsing.

The fire spread across multiple floors of the monument, leading to the collapse of its roof, as reported by local fire department chief Jakob Vedsted Andersen.

The tower, standing at 184 feet, featured a distinctive design resembling four intertwined dragons’ tails, symbolizing protection against enemies and fire, as indicated by tourism websites.

Deputy Prime Minister Troels Lund Poulsen referred to the incident as Denmark’s unique moment akin to Notre Dame, alluding to the 2019 fire in the roof of the Parisian landmark.

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Modi Wants To Dominate India's Election. One Region Stands In the Way: A national vote starts on Friday and Prime Minister Narendra Modi is widely expected to ...

trib.al/BwP2mG1

Quick Glance: Modi's Personality Cult Boosts Third Term Chances

Experts suggest that India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to secure a third term in office due to his personality cult.

Surveys indicate Modi's popularity at 78% approval, portraying him as a strong and capable leader.

Experts note the lack of a clear opposition platform to effectively counter Modi's ideas and leadership.

Critics fear Modi's potential to further authoritarianism and undermine India's democratic norms with another term in office.

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Microsoft finds Russian influence operations targeting U.S. election have begun

reuters.com/world/us/microsoft-finds-russian-influence-operations-targeting-us-election-have-slowly-2024-04-17/

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‘You’re not such a crazy conspiracy theorist any more’: Preppers go mainstream: In a world hyper-alert to impending catastrophe, the doomsday survivalist ...

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Why Biden Should Not Debate Trump: The networks want their show, but to give the challenger equal status on a TV stage would be a dire normalization of his ...

theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2024/04/joe-biden-donald-trump-presidential-debate/678079/

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700 jobs at risk as company collapses: Australia’s biggest plastics and chemical manufacturer has been plunged into voluntary administration putting 700 jobs at ...

news.com.au/finance/business/manufacturing/700-jobs-at-risk-as-australias-biggest-plastic-and-chemical-manufacturer-goes-bust/news-story/58d371746e3ea8cfdbff964bcf4a2525

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Florida prosecutor suspended by DeSantis running for re-election : A Florida prosecutor who was suspended by Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) for refusing to enforce state ...

thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4597685-florida-prosecutor-suspended-desantis-reelection/

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How Marija went from being homeless at 15 to a homeowner at 22: The dream of stable housing is growing further out of reach for many, but Marija’s dream last ...

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Kari Lake tells supporters they can ‘strap on a Glock’ ahead of November election

thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4599891-kari-lake-gun-glock-2024-election-arizona-ruben-gallego/

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Sydney rail workers push for annual pay rise of 8%: The start of negotiations over a new pay deal comes less than 18 months after the end of an industrial ...

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abc.net.au/news/2024-04-17/australian-paris-olympic-games-uniform-unveiled/103733320

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Australia's uniform for Paris Olympic Games opening ceremony unveiled: The outfits that Australia's Olympians will wear into the opening ceremony of the Paris ...

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Complex new power prices fuel inequality, ex-energy watchdog boss warns: For a decade, he regulated the energy industry in one of Australia's biggest states ...

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Pro-Trump network OANN and Smartmatic settle 2020 election defamation case: Smartmatic accused network of broadcasting baseless conspiracy theories about its ...

axios.com/2024/04/17/smartmatic-one-america-news-network-oann-lawsuit-settlement

Quick Glance: OAN and Smartmatic Reach Settlement in Defamation Lawsuit

Voting technology company Smartmatic and the far-right network One America News announced on Tuesday that they have agreed to a confidential settlement of a defamation lawsuit stemming from the outlet's lies about the 2020 presidential elections.

The settlement followed a lawsuit filed by Smartmatic against OAN in 2021, alleging that the right-wing conspiracy network 'victimized' the company and spread lies about its role in the 2020 elections to boost viewership and revenue.

OAN previously settled a defamation suit in September with former Dominion executive Eric Coomer, revealing collaboration with individuals to propagate falsehoods about the elections.

While the Smartmatic case has concluded, OAN still faces another defamation lawsuit from Dominion regarding the dissemination of falsehoods about the 2020 elections.

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Summer El Niño event over, Bureau of Meteorology says: The Pacific Ocean has returned to a "neutral" state as the BoM looks ahead to the coming months ...

9news.com.au/national/el-nino-over-bureau-of-meteorology-declares/cbdc00e9-04a5-4c37-ba5f-fe8ecff7ef51

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Passenger busted ‘cheating’ on flight: C-H-E-A-T?

news.com.au/travel/travel-updates/travel-stories/passenger-caught-cheating-on-board-flight-from-california-to-texas/news-story/1e835b82fedc7a0bf50680dc7d406ba3

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Australia’s Olympic uniforms go for gold by ditching the green: The fashion capital of Paris has influenced the Australian team’s opening ceremony uniforms.

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Australia have trust in France over Paris Games security: Australia's Chef de Mission Anna Meares said on Wednesday that while security was the first subject ...

reuters.com/sports/australia-have-trust-france-over-paris-games-security-2024-04-17/

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Trump, the defendant, confronts courtroom reality: He's not in charge: Trump is quickly learning that Manhattan's criminal courthouse is not like the court of ...

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abc.net.au/news/2024-04-17/the-masters-apprentices-bassist-gavin-webb-dies/103734350

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The Masters Apprentices bassist and founding member, Gavin Webb, dies after cancer battle

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Biden’s handling of Gaza shakes his support in the Black community: Some Black activists want voters to reject Biden over his Gaza policy. Others see Trump as a ...

washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/17/black-activists-gaza-palestinians/

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India Election 2024: What you need to know about Rahul Gandhi: From a famous family to the target of trolling, here's what you need to know about opposition ...

bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-68813393

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Biden to Run Ads Across Pennsylvania Attacking Trump on the Economy: Winning the state, where he narrowly defeated Donald J. Trump in 2020, is crucial to his ...

nytimes.com/2024/04/17/us/politics/biden-pennsylvania-ads.html

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Slater refused bail on domestic violence charges: Former Australia batter Michael Slater is refused bail and remanded in custody over domestic violence charges.

bbc.com/sport/cricket/68824360

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Biden pushes his economic populism in battleground Pennsylvania as Trump is stuck in a New York courtroom

cnn.com/2024/04/16/politics/joe-biden-scranton-pennsylvania-donald-trump/

Quick Glance: Biden Critiques Trump's Economy in Pennsylvania

President Biden criticized Trump's economic vision and plans for a potential second term while Trump was in court.

Biden emphasized the importance of honesty, decency, and family in economic policy.

He advocated for higher taxes on billionaires and pledged not to increase taxes on Americans earning less than $400,000 annually.

Biden also highlighted his efforts to improve access to healthcare and reduce prescription drug costs.

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Australia’s Great Barrier Reef suffers worst bleaching on record: The 2,300km (1,429-mile) reef is in its fifth mass bleaching event since 2016 and aerial ...

aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/17/australias-great-barrier-reef-suffers-worst-bleaching-on-record

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Croatia braces for horse-trading after tight election: The ruling party falls short of a majority, with a messy post-election period likely to follow.

bbc.com/news/world-europe-68842435

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India election: A visual guide to voting in the world’s largest democracy: How the world’s most populous country will vote in their election beginning April 19 ...

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Macca’s brings back iconic Big Mac challenge: McDonald’s has brought back one of its most memorable jingles – and Aussies who can still recite the song will be ...

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Solomon Islands: The Pacific election being closely watched by China and the West

bbc.com/news/world-australia-68824299

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Dodgers shut out by Nationals, lose for fifth time in seven games: Landon Knack weathers a tough first inning in his MLB debut to pitch five innings for the ...

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smh.com.au/national/the-chart-that-shows-how-happy-you-are-just-as-long-as-you-re-old-enough-20240416-p5fk6a.html

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The chart that shows how happy you are, just as long as you’re old enough: The good news: Australia is one of the world’s happiest nations. The bad news: our ...

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Biden wants to hike tariffs on Chinese steel as U.S. election looms: As November draws closer, President Biden is calling for tripling tariffs on Chinese steel ...

washingtonpost.com/business/2024/04/17/biden-steel-china-tariff-election/

Quick Glance: Joe Biden Calls for Significant Increase in Tariffs on Chinese Steel

US President Joe Biden is pushing for an increase in tariffs on Chinese steel and aluminium to strengthen union support in the swing state of Pennsylvania.

During a meeting with United Steelworkers union members in Pittsburgh, Biden calls on trade representative Katherine Tai to raise the tariffs from the current average of 7.5 percent.

The main focus of the measures is to combat China's new export surge and the ongoing price pressure that makes it difficult for American steel companies to compete.

The Biden administration's decision to increase tariffs is expected to impact recent efforts by Washington and Beijing to stabilize relations.

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Australia’s great barrier reef hit by record bleaching: Australia’s spectacular Great Barrier Reef is experiencing the most widespread bleaching on record ...

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Horse Massacre: Remains of More Than 500 Horses Discovered on Property: The remains of more than 500 horses have been found on a property in Australia ...

tageblatt.lu/headlines/pferdemassaker-ueberreste-von-mehr-als-500-pferden-auf-grundstueck-entdeckt/

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Want to retire early? Consider these things first: Chasing the allure of FIRE – financial independence, retire early – could leave you worse off in the long run.

theage.com.au/money/planning-and-budgeting/want-to-retire-early-consider-these-things-first-20240416-p5fk7o.html

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🔊 Australia reels after a second mass stabbing which wounded an Assyrian bishop and parishioners at a Sydney church. Find out the latest on Reuters World News ...

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Matildas star to train with men’s team in bid to cap striking comeback at Olympics

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Czechia and Belgium call for new sanctions against Russia for trying to influence EU elections

pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/17/7451707/

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Maxwell takes mental & physical health break at IPL: Australia all-rounder Glenn Maxwell opts to take an indefinite "mental and physical health break" ...

bbc.com/sport/cricket/68825182

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Conservatives win parliamentary election in Croatia: In Croatia, the conservative ruling party HDZ clearly won the parliamentary election ...

tagesschau.de/ausland/europa/kroatien-wahlen-104.html

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Croatians vote in election pitting PM Plenkovic against President Milanovic: Exit polls expected minutes after voting ends at 7pm (17:00 GMT) ...

aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/17/croatians-vote-in-election-pitting-pm-plenkovic-against-president-milanovic

Quick Glance: Croatians Choose Between PM Plenkovic and President Milanovic

Croatians vote between PM Andrej Plenkovic and President Zoran Milanovic in parliamentary election

Plenkovic and HDZ expected easy win, but Milanovic challenged them

HDZ ruling party since 1991, supports Ukraine against Russia

Corruption accusations, allegations, and political discrepancies shape election campaign

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