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Chinese artist sentenced to 3 years in prison over satirical Mao artworks
A Chinese court has sentenced artist Gao Zhen to three years in prison for "infringing upon the reputation of heroes" through his satirical art
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Productivity Commission says ‘line was crossed’ when WA premier labelled them ‘east coast clowns’ over GST
Commissioner Angela Jackson also said it was ‘disappointing’ that Anthony Albanese had ruled out changes to Western Australia’s GST arrangements
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Trump endorsement helps boost Darline Graham in South Carolina primary to replace her late brother in US Senate – live
The sister of late South Carolina senator Lindsey Graham is projected to win a special Republican primary election to replace her brother on the November ballot for a full Senate term
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Tributes pour in after country music legend Dolly Parton, 80, dies following ‘brief battle with cancer’ – latest updates
Reba McEntire, Lily Tomlin, Dionne Warwick, Kacey Musgraves, Donald Trump and others mourn star’s death
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Police arrest a California man after finding a guillotine near the US Capitol
United States Capitol Police have arrested a California man with what they said was a guillotine in the bed of a pickup truck parked near the U.S. Capitol complex
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Darline Graham wins South Carolina GOP runoff to replace her late brother
The Trump-backed political newcomer defeated Ralph Norman in Tuesday’s special Republican primary runoff
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San Diego Padres minor league coach released after ICE detention
Oswaldo Pirela, who works as a catching coordinator, returned home to his relatives on Monday
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Billionaire investor says he used AI to write critique of former mentee Scott Bessent
Stanley Druckenmiller said he was ‘proud of using it’ as wider media grapples with parameters around AI use
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How a Chinese film shot in dialect is finding a global audience
"Dear You," a film shot in a southern Chinese dialect, has become a hit in China
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US military says it killed four in strike on alleged drug-smuggling boat in the Caribbean
The U.S. military has attacked another boat suspected of being used to smuggle drugs in the Caribbean Sea, killing four people
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From Los Angeles to Nashville, fans remember Dolly Parton, in photos
Fans across the country are mourning Dolly Parton, gathering at makeshift memorials and other places to celebrate the beloved singer, songwriter and philanthropist who died Tuesday in Nashville at 80.
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US halts all immigrant visa applications amid tightening restrictions
Move by state department to limit access is part of Trump’s crackdown on both lawful and undocumented immigration
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Ukraine war live: Mystery as military plane ‘carrying CIA director’ leaves Moscow
Flightradar 24 tracked the plane leaving Moscow on Tuesday
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Elton John, Oprah Winfrey and Paul McCartney offer Dolly Parton tributes
The tributes have included artists across musical genres, fans from all generations and politicians from all spectrum sharing their love for the country icon.
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From Hasan Piker to Jesse Watters, El-Sayed seeks to focus on affordability amid scrutiny from both sides
Democratic Senate candidate for Michigan distances himself from Twitch streamer and debates Fox News host
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Blood Moon partial lunar eclipse: How and when to see it in UK skies
The Moon could glow an eerie red in the early hours of Friday but cloud cover may spoil the spectacle for some parts of the UK.
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UK weather: Met Office warnings in force amid thunderstorm and flood risk
Torrential downpours will affect parts of England and Wales, delivering some of the wettest weather in several weeks
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Polymarket has favorites for Time’s Person of the Year. It’s not good news for Trump
The president has won the honor twice before, but the third nod might not come anytime soon
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Boston Symphony Orchestra and musicians agree to 3-year deal that avoids possible strike
The Boston Symphony Orchestra and its musicians have ratified a three-year contract, avoiding what could have been the first strike in the ensemble’s 145-year history
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Warning issued as quarter of over-40s ‘unaware of preventable dementia risk factors’
Around 982,000 people are living with dementia in the UK today
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Eight people killed by gunman in Montana home before it was set ablaze
Authorities have shared few details about the victims, except that there were ‘multiple, including children’
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‘Robots Right Lane Only’ road sign leaves community baffled
The unusual sign is actually the product of a speculative fiction project imagining a future in which robots have taken on the bulk of labor and are demanding equal rights
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Chinese teens are turning to mind-numbing drugs to 'run away from reality'
Students are seeking prescription drugs because they fear failure, a teen tells the BBC.
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Socialists won’t stop Hakeem Jeffries from being the next House Democratic speaker
Jeffries is not likely to face a Matt Gaetz-style coup, Eric Garcia writes. For one reason: math
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LASK v Celtic: Martin O'Neill takes responsibility
Celtic manager Martin O'Neill says his team have a "million miles to go" after defeat in Austria.
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Michael Sheen toxic waste documentary 'the tip of the iceberg'
One scientist says there are thousands of sites across the UK that need investigating.
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Target faces renewed backlash after stocking Halloween costume with ‘minstrel show features’
Target has pulled a children's Halloween costume after backlash over its resemblance to racist minstrel caricatures
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Federal judge blocks enforcement of Ohio proof-of-citizenship requirement for voter registration
A federal judge has blocked enforcement of an Ohio law requiring eligible residents to produce documentary proof of citizenship when attempting to register to vote at a motor vehicle bureau
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Buc-ee’s CEO: ‘Conservative states’ get stores — here are the three key requirements
Texas-based Buc-ee’s now operates in at least a dozen states, which are primarily Republican-leaning or conservative
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North East pub reopens following six-figure makeover and sports upgrade
The Rudds Arms in Marton has reopened after a six-figure refurbishment, featuring upgraded sports viewing facilities and extended outdoor space.
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Top tennis stars team up for the U.S. Open mixed doubles tournament, in photos
Some of the best tennis players in the world will play doubles specialists in the revamped 16-team U.S. Open mixed doubles tournament. A $1 million prize was added last year to attract top singles players to the competition.
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Smokers ‘more likely to quit by using vapes compared to nicotine gum and patches’
Researchers found that vape use led to 61% increased odds in a quit attempt being successful after six months
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Nicotine vapes best chance to quit smoking, major review finds
They work better than patches, gum or pills, the most up-to-date evidence suggests.
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Dolly Parton: A life in pictures
The singer rose from humble beginnings to become one of the most beloved entertainers in the world.
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Winter energy prices expected to rise to three year high
Millions of households will be affected by an increase in the energy price cap by regulator Ofgem.
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Florida aims to drop four school vaccine requirements – most are backed by Trump
Last year, Florida’s surgeon general said he hoped to end vaccine mandates in the state – equating them to a form of ‘slavery’
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Explosive diarrhea outbreak has millions skipping pre-bagged salad in US
Iceberg lettuce is the only product that federal investigators have tied to outbreaks so far
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As Ukraine hits Russia's refineries, Russia targets Ukraine's petrol pumps
Fuel companies are urging customers not to linger at the pumps after a wave of deadly attacks.
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Experts issue warning over ‘fruit smoothie’ baby pouches sold in UK supermarkets
Experts have sent a warning to parents about the high levels of sugar in baby food pouches
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Back to school: How to save on uniform costs
From baby banks to supermarket deals, there are many ways parents can ease the back-to-school burden.
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Lunchboxes should be banned in schools, Prue Leith says
The former Great British Bake Off judge also said she would like to see free school meals for every child, and for the meals to be compulsory
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FBI raided Spanish vacation rental of wealthy leftwing funder James ‘Fergie’ Chambers after his arrest
Lawyer Baltasar Garzón, representing Chambers, said case against his client is ‘very strange’ as US requests extradition
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The '90s gritty BBC series that got TV fans hooked on Darlington drama
Thirty years after it ended, Harry remains one of Darlington’s most intriguing TV connections. The BBC show featured Michael Elphick and Tom…
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Newspaper headlines: 'We will always love you, Dolly'
The death of country music legend and philanthropist Dolly Parton at aged 80 dominates Wednesday's papers.
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Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026 – the best pictures so far
The polar bear image taken by Audun Rikardsen was among the 'highly commended' entries in this year's competition.
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The backlash Pride faces from inside and outside the LGBT community
Big companies used to go out of their way to support Pride. Now, there's a nervousness in the air, Darren Milby writes
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How Dolly Parton told her life story through six iconic songs
A legendary singer-songwriter, her music covered themes around love, loss, female empowerment and spirituality.
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California couple and their surrogate testify in Texas court as dispute over newborn escalates
A California couple in an escalating fight with their surrogate over a newborn with a life-threatening heart defect have testified in a Texas court
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What to know about the growing US measles outbreak
Infection numbers have spiked nationwide throughout the year, with the CDC documenting 2,777 confirmed cases by August 20
