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Yahoo News AustraliaRoad rule loophole sees driver avoid $247 fine after being caught on camera speeding
Motorists in one state can have their fine waived, despite many not knowing about this provision in the road rules.
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780,000 eligible pensioners to lose out on fuel payment - DWP
Pensioners aged 80 and over would take the biggest financial hit, a government analysis found
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Starmer faces investigation over possible breach of parliamentary rules after Labour donor 'pays for wife's clothes'
Sir Keir Starmer is under investigation for a possible breach of parliamentary rules after failing to declare that some of his wife's high-end clothes were bought for her by his biggest personal donor, Lord Alli. The Labour peer paid for a personal shopper, clothes and alterations for Lady Victoria Starmer, reportedly both before and after the Labour leader became prime minister in July, according to The Sunday Times. This year, Sir Keir has received - and disclosed - nearly £19,000 worth of work clothes and several pairs of glasses from Lord Alli, the former chairman of online fashion retailer Asos, The Times reports.
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Fear and frustration in Ohio city as political debate seizes on growing Haitian population
Concern is growing that inflammatory rhetoric about Haitians could escalate into actual violence – something that many have traveled hundred of miles to escape.
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Former Russian president threatens to turn Kyiv into ‘melted spot’ if long-range missiles approved
Ukraine says its ability to hit military targets deep inside Russia is integral to defending against Moscow’s bombing campaigns across the country
- The Hill
Senate Democrats slam Biden’s release of military funds for Egypt over human rights concerns
More than a dozen Senate Democrats are slamming President Biden for releasing $320 million in U.S. military assistance to Egypt despite what they call serious human rights concerns over the government in Cairo. It is the first time the Biden administration has decided to release the full amount of funds over the course of the…
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India's top court grants bail to opposition leader Kejriwal in graft case
NEW DELHI (Reuters) -India's Supreme Court granted bail on Friday to opposition leader and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in a graft case, paving the way for his release almost six months after he was arrested. Kejriwal's release is expected to boost the morale of his decade-old Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) as it will allow him to campaign in regional elections next month in the northern state of Haryana, where AAP is trying to make inroads, and in Delhi early next year. Kejriwal was first taken into custody in March by India's financial crime-fighting agency, weeks before the country's national elections, in relation to alleged irregularities in the capital city's liquor policy.
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OpenAI, Nvidia Executives Discuss AI Infrastructure Needs With Biden Officials
(Bloomberg) -- OpenAI Chief Executive Officer Sam Altman and Nvidia Corp. CEO Jensen Huang met with senior Biden administration officials and other industry leaders at the White House, where they discussed steps to address massive infrastructure needs for artificial intelligence projects.Most Read from BloombergHousing’s Worst Crisis in Decades Reverberates Through 2024 RaceHow Americans Voted Their Way Into a Housing CrisisFrom Louisville, a Push to Plant Trees for Public HealthFor Tenants, AI-
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India’s top court grants bail to Delhi leader Arvind Kejriwal
Jailed opposition leader to walk out of prison after six months
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Labour accused of ‘cruelty’ over winter fuel payment cuts as 780,000 pensioners to miss out
Labour’s biggest union backer has increased pressure over the cuts, putting forward a motion to Labour’s conference this month calling for the move to be reversed
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Biden spotlights 30th anniversary of Violence Against Women Act as his presidency enters final stages
President Joe Biden continues to cement his political legacy during his final months in office, marking the 30th anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act at the White House on Thursday.
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Russia revokes accreditation of six diplomats at Britain’s Moscow embassy
The move was in response to ‘numerous unfriendly steps’ taken by the UK as well as ‘signs of spying and sabotage’, the Russian security service said.
- Australian Associated Press
Biden proud of his 1994 Violence Against Women Act
US President Joe Biden is calling the Violence Against Women Act, passed in 1994, his proudest legislative achievement.
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Tourists travelling outback Australia issue grim warning: 'So many horror stories'
The problem is rife across many regional Aussie towns with travellers on the road sharing their experiences.
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Bill Maher Goes Big With Trump Prediction: 'I Have The Credibility For This'
"I'm going to make this a very momentous night with a prediction," the "Real Time" host promised.
- The Independent
Trump gave Harris a shocking two-word compliment after the debate
Presidential candidates both attended a memorial ceremony at Ground Zero hours after the debate
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Robert De Niro Pulls No Punches As He Tears Into 'Clown' Donald Trump
The two-time Oscar winner also branded Trump's current presidential bid "insanity".
- The Daily Beast
Trump Reveals Who He Will Blame If He Loses Election
Is Donald Trump gearing up to blame old folks if he loses the presidential election to Kamala Harris in November? It sure sounded that way Thursday at a rally held by the former president in Tucson, Arizona, where he took note of the changing demographic of his supporters and wondered aloud if they will be to blame if he’s defeated on Election Day.“We have a lot of young people here,” Trump said. “My audiences, they’ve gotten younger and younger, do you notice that?”Read more at The Daily Beast.
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Bikini-Clad Priyanka Chopra Packs on the PDA With Nick Jonas in 'Gorgeous' New Vacation Photos
The couple's 2-year-old daughter, Malti, also appeared in some of the snaps.
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Warning after tourist's 'risky' stunt near Aussie river: 'Never do that'
The move, which was filmed and shared on social media, shocked local residents and experts.