Drone busts truck dumping asbestos in backyard
A surveillance operation in 2019 uncovered the illegal act in Western Sydney. Source: NSW EPA
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France's president called a surprise election. The result could diminish his power in world affairs
French President Emmanuel Macron could awake — if he has slept at all — with clipped wings on Monday morning. The high-stakes second round of the legislative election on Sunday will almost certainly impact the French leader's sway in the areas of defense and foreign affairs. It could diminish his role as an energetic and influential figure in European and world affairs and as one of Ukraine's primary backers in the war against Russia, say retired French military officers and analysts of France's defense and foreign policies.
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Jay Slater's family in 'torture' as search focuses on gorge in 'treacherous' conditions
Jay Slater's uncle has said the 19-year-old's disappearance on Tenerife has been "just torture" for the family, but they are not giving up hope. Glen Duncan, 41, was among a group of nine family members and local volunteers who spent Saturday searching for Mr Slater, who has not been seen since 17 June. Mr Duncan, along with Mr Slater's father Warren Slater and his older brother Zak, walked the paths and scrambled up and down the slopes of Barranco Juan Lopez, a gorge close to where Mr Slater's phone last pinged.
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'Like a Euros final' - 'insatiable' Spain a 'winning horse'
Spain hero Mikel Merino says their Euro 2024 quarter-final win over hosts Germany could have been a final - and coach Luis de la Fuente compares his team to a "winning horse".
- NewsWire
Teen dies after car collides with tree
A teenager has died and three others are injured after a car smashed into a tree near Port Stephens.
- Cosmo
Katy Perry rocked an underboob-baring diamanté bikini for 4th of July
To celebrate the 4th of July pop icon Katy Perry rocked an American flag themed bikini and referenced her hit 'Firework'
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Snake caught in ‘bizarre’ act in Aussie backyard: ‘Hasn’t happened before’
The wild act was caught on camera in what snake catchers say was a very rare sight. Find out what happened here.
- The Independent
Tragedy on July 4 trip as teen dies after jumping into ‘electrified’ lake
Two of Hamric’s friends also sustained minor electric shocks when they jumped into the water to help him
- The Daily Beast
Opinion: It’s Time to Get Used to the Idea of President Kamala Harris
While the debate over Joe Biden’s future has raised many questions, it has made one thing much clearer. It is time for Americans to get used to the idea of President Kamala Harris.Democrats who believe that their party should stay the course with Biden as candidate frequently make the argument that if it became impossible for him to continue with the campaign or as president, Harris would be ready to assume the reins of power. A widely circulated Google document, entitled “Unburdened by What Has
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Plea to Aussies after grim discovery along creek: 'More than a ute's worth'
The behaviour seems to be on the rise in Australia.
- InStyle
Kim Kardashian's Plunging Latex Halter Top Exposed Her Entire Midriff
She wore the skin-baring look to Michael Rubin's annual White Party.
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Canadian woman reveals Aussies' 'ugly' solution to winter problem
The woman questioned why so many Aussies have adopted the same approach to braving the cold.
- Australian Associated Press
China anchors 'monster ship' in Philippine waters
China has anchored a "monster ship" in Philippine waters in the South China Sea after agreeing the nations needed to "restore trust" and "rebuild confidence".
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MAFS' Lauren addresses OnlyFans rumours: 'Tired of women being shamed online'
Lauren Dunn has slammed the 'embarrassing' men in her DMs who are 'begging' her to start an OnlyFans. Read more.
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Best meat cuts to buy and those to avoid from Aldi, Coles and Woolies
Don't get stuck with a dodgy cut — see what the experts recommend to buy (and avoid) at Aussie supermarkets.
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Off-duty cops allegedly attacked by gang
Police are calling for witnesses after four off-duty cops were allegedly attacked by a group of 20 youths, with authorities warning the assault could trigger a snap lockdown.
- BANG Showbiz
Miriam Margolyes wants to move in with partner after 55 years
Miriam Margolyes wants to move in with her partner after 55 years together because they “haven’t got long left” but worries Brexit has ruined their plans to retire to Italy together.
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Chris Brown's brutal swipe at Channel 10 in Dancing With The Stars premiere
The TV host took a not-so-subtle dig at his former employer during Sunday night’s episode of Dancing With The Stars. Read more.
- The Daily Beast
NY Firefighter: How I Realized My Neighbor Was a Suspected Serial Killer
On the morning of May 17, police helicopters clattered overhead and squad cars again closed off the block in suburban Massapequa Park, just as they had a year before.The first search had been immediately after the hulking architect in the ramshackle house on First Avenue was arrested as the Gilgo Beach Killer. It lasted for 13 days in July of 2023, and it seemed the investigators must have collected everything of evidentiary value from the ranch house Rex Heuermann shared with his wife and two g
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Driver's 'selfish' car park fail ignites fury among Aussies: ‘Don't belong’
Australians are fed up with drivers of American-style utes behaving badly. Find out why.