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‘Build the Wall’: Pro-Trump Float Featured in Boston Straight Pride Parade

A “Straight Pride Parade” held in Boston, Massachusetts, on August 31 featured a float decked out in Trump 2020 re-election flags and signage that said “build the wall.” The Boston Globe reported that a “few hundred marchers” participating in the parade were outnumbered by “thousands” of protesters The parade was organized by the Super Happy Fun America group and aimed to “celebrate the diverse history, culture, and contributions of the straight community,” according to its website. Attendees included Milo Yiannopoulos, an openly gay conservative political commentator. He was named grand marshal of the event. Citing officials, local media said multiple arrests were made at the event. Boston Police said there was a “comprehensive operational plan in place” with a “large police presence” at the event in anticipation of large crowds. Credit: Ellen Sugarman via Storyful from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2ZESh1a
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Family Escape Theater as Police Confront Odessa Shooting Suspect

Five people were killed and more than 20 others were injured in a mass shooting in the West Texas cities of Midland and Odessa on August 31, police said. A gunman opened fire on people as he drove through the streets and highways of the two cities, before he was shot and killed by an officer, authorities said. The attacker was described as a man in his thirties but police did not immediately provide additional information about his identity. The incident began at a traffic stop, police said. Three police officers were shot, according to authorities. This footage was posted to Snapchat by Adriel Rivas, who told Storyful he evacuated the Odessa Cinergy Theater with his family as police confronted the shooter. Other footage posted to social media shows people fleeing the theater, as well as people lying on the ground outside. Rivas captured this footage as he and his mother and father drove away from the scene. Credit: Adriel Rivas via Storyful from National | Daily Telegraph https://if...
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ACCC ‘needs divestiture powers’

The consumer watchdog needs court-approve divestiture power in order to punish recalcitrant offenders, according to former ACCC boss Allan Fels. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has launched a wave of court actions against major companies over the past year, including the big banks. However, Mr Fels said the regulator needs “better weapons” to combat companies who consistently break consumer law. He told Sky News business behaviour would change if there is a genuine threat an entity “could be broken up” after repeat offending. Image: News Corp from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2Pywgxk
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51 People Died in Mass Shootings in August Alone in the U.S.

By BY NEIL VIGDOR from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2NJXMVY
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Hohns says everyone is an option for Ashes Fourth Test

Supplied video obtained September 1, 2019 of Trevor Hohns, the chairman of selectors for the Australian men's cricket team speaking to the media at Derby in England. He discusses the options for the team selection in the upcoming fourth test fo the Ashes to be played at Old Trafford. The selectors used the tour match Australia played against county side Derby to help make batting and bowling line-up selections. When asked about Steve Smith returning to the batting Mr Hohn's says "I think we could probably squeeze him back in". (AAP Video/Supplied/Cricket Australia) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2HEiHWF
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Trade war ‘likely to get worse’

The burgeoning trade war between China and the US is ‘likely to get worse before it gets better’, according to Investsmart’s Evan Lucas. America is poised to impose a 15 per cent tariff on a raft of Chinese imports on Sunday, including popular consumer goods like televisions and smartphones. The move is part of President Trump’s plan to impose $300 billion worth of tariffs on Chinese goods by the end of 2019, with Beijing vowing to retaliate by imposing its own tariffs against US goods. Mr Lucas told Sky News markets need to brace for the "likelihood" that a tit-for-tat trade war will continue for the rest of the year. from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/32iUux2
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Police discover an underground “cave” of stolen property in Lane Cove

Supplied video obtained September 1, 2019 of police vision an Aladdin’s cave of stolen property at a home on Centennial Avenue, Lane Cove. Investigators located an elaborate “cave”, under the building, which also included one rainwater tank which was converted to a bedroom, another which was in the early stages of established as a hydroponic cannabis setup. There was also an array of shelving systems being used to store more than 250 items of property – including electrical, sporting, garden equipment and power tools – which are alleged to have been stolen from storage units at Pyrmont and Sydney CBD. Police will allege in court a 42-year-old man man, who was a building manager at the apartment complex, was residing in the cave, using it to store stolen property, and was in the process of establishing a hydroponic set-up to cultivate cannabis. (AAP Video/Supplied/NSW Police) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2HD0w3F
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500 children being vaccinated each day

Minister for Families and Social Services Anne Ruston told Sky News “it is in the best interest of the child and the community” to vaccinate children. New figures show 500 children are being vaccinated each day and the number of 5-year-olds who are fully vaccinated has hit a record high of 94.85 per cent. Ms Ruston said once children get to school-age or childcare-age, that’s when the realisation to vaccinate children often occurs due to more exposure to other children, or enrolling restrictions. The government is hailing the success of the 'No Jab No Pay' approach, linking family benefit payments to vaccines. from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2PAPPFc
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Police Rush to Scene of Shooting in Odessa, Texas

A shooter killed at least five people and injured at least 20 others after driving around and “shooting at random people” in both Odessa and Midland, Texas, on August 31, police said. The Midland Police Department said the suspect was shot and killed near the Cinergy movie theater in Odessa. Police said the shooting in Odessa occurred near a Home Depot and the suspect took off in a USPS truck. At one point, police indicated there may have been two shooters in two separate vehicles, but police said the confusion was caused by the shooter using separate vehicles. “The issue with that was, you had the original vehicle and you had the mail truck. At one point we didn’t know that was the same person, but that is confirmed now. Same person,” police said at a press conference. Citing officials, local media said the shooting began in Midland and continued in Odessa. Midland officials told local media that the suspect was driving along I-20 and shot at multiple people, including a state trooper...
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Joshua Wong and Alex Chow: The People of Hong Kong Will Not Be Cowed by China

By BY JOSHUA WONG AND ALEX CHOW from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2HCoUCn
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Look Closely for Coco Gauff’s Homage to New York Tennis

By BY BEN ROTHENBERG from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2HCyUvH
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Indiana Task Force Activated for Hurricane Dorian Assistance

A task force with the Indiana emergency responders loaded up on August 30 for a trip to Florida to provide assistance in anticipation of Hurricane Dorian. This video was posted to Facebook from Indiana’s Urban Search and Rescue task force, which is “comprised of emergency responders from Public Safety and Private Sector agencies trained to respond to local and national emergencies.” “Indiana Task Force #1 departs for Hurricane Dorian. The team will travel straight through to Florida tonight and tomorrow. 80 Task Force members and 6 Contractors left at 7:30 PM tonight.” the post said. As of 8 pm on Friday, Dorian was about 400 miles east of the northwestern Bahamas and about 575 miles east of West Palm Beach, Florida, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC). Credit: Indiana USAR Task Force #1 via Storyful from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2HBl4cS
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‘The Everest’ showcases the joys of horse ownership

The Everest is the richest turf race in the world, but you don't have to be a multi-millionaire to be involved. Warwick Farm Trainer Greg Hickman is preparing ‘Pierata’ for this year's race and there's a group of owners hoping their racing dreams will come true. Two of those excited owners joined ‘Racing Dreams’ on Saturday, Bill and Val Clegg. Image: News Corp Australia from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/32gIjRd
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Plus Sign?

By BY CAITLIN LOVINGER from NYT Crosswords & Games https://ift.tt/2HBzp99
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Decision on FL evacuation likely be made Sunday: Trump

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday as he headed to Camp David that Hurricane Dorian 'could be a big one', but it was too soon to tell what will happen. He also said that on Sunday a decision would likely be made on whether or not some residents of Florida would have to evacuate. from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2HBaTov
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La semana en imágenes

By BY THE NEW YORK TIMES EN ESPAÑOL from NYT en Español https://ift.tt/2ZK6x9a
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Shark spotters take flight in WA

Spring is just around the corner, and surf life savers around the country are gearing up ahead of a busy season. In Western Australia, shark spotting helicopters are taking to the skies but this year, beachgoers will have extra protection. from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2ZK5QN6
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Trump heads to Camp David ahead of Hurricane Dorian

Donald Trump will spend the weekend at the president's country residence, Camp David, monitoring the path of Hurricane Dorian. Advising Trump on the storm will be the head of Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) who serves only in an acting capacity. Florida is preparing for an "absolute monster" storm as Hurricane Dorian strengthens on its way to the US mainland. The National Hurricane Center has said Dorian, which is currently a category 2 storm, is expected to become a potentially catastrophic category 4. A state of emergency was declared in Florida on Thursday, but no immediate mass evacuations have been ordered while the storm's track is unclear. Image: AP from World | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2zxMWtW
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Burst water main in Sydney’s west

A water main has burst in Sydney's west, flooding at least 30 homes. Kingswood residents were evacuated from their homes after waking up to water gushing through their properties and along roads and pathways. from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2LcTFQL
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Fast News: Today’s top stories

A Tamil family facing deportation from Australia have been secretly moved to Christmas Island, new polling shows the Queensland Labor Government would lose the state election if it was held today and Hong Kong police have granted bail to well-known activist Joshua Wong. Image: Getty from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/32aQoa6
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Poor Conditions Persist for Migrant Children Detained at the Border, Democrats Say

By BY ZOLAN KANNO-YOUNGS from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2L83kbb
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US to maintain forces in Afghanistan

President Trump has confirmed the US will maintain a presence in Afghanistan even if an agreement is reached with the Taliban to end the 18-year war. The number of troops is expected to be reduced from 14,000 to 8,000. Image: AP from World | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2Hw4ICo
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Trump’s Personal Assistant, Madeleine Westerhout, Steps Down

By BY ANNIE KARNI AND MAGGIE HABERMAN from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2MJ2yn9
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The Man Trump Wishes He Were

By BY DAVID BROOKS from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2HwhVuK
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Melbourne tram drivers to walk off the job on Friday

Melbourne commuters are being warned to plan ahead as thousands of tram drivers prepare to walk off the job on Friday. Employees are calling for a six per cent pay rise and for the transport operator to scrap a plan to bring in more part-time jobs. Trams are expected to stop from 10am until 2pm on Friday. Image: News Corp Australia from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2NGwXlI
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Police looking for caped armed robber

Supplied video obtained August 29, 2019 of CCTV vision of an allegedly caped armed robber who is wanted in regards to a string of break-ins targeting businesses in the Central West of NSW. Police alleged three incidents – which occurred during the mornings of June 29, July 13, and July 20 – are linked by a man wearing a black cape. (AAP Video/Supplied/NSW Police) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2UaGXoo
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Baby Tasmanian devils “Timmy and Tammy”

Supplied video obtained August 29, 2019 of two baby Tasmanian Devils called Timmy and Tammy being cared for at Aussie Ark. Curator Liz Vella says the two youngsters are named after the Tim Tam biscuit. The young devils are being raised at Aussie Ark home in the Barrington Tops in NSW to protect them from the threat of the deadly facial tumour disease. (AAP Video/Aussie Ark) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2MJpnqS
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Italy’s Stromboli volcano erupts

Italy's Stromboli volcano has erupted in a massive explosion, spewing a huge cloud of ash into the air. It is the second eruption in as many months, causing a river of lava to spill into the sea. The phenomenon left residents and tourists both alarmed and awestruck as they watched on in the country's south. Image: AP from World | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2LgCJrc
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Nurse haunted by four words

Vermont’s largest hospital forced a nurse to participate in an abortion procedure over her moral objections in violation of federal law, a government civil rights agency said Wednesday. from Finance – syndicated | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/32bsg7e
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Nurse haunted by four words

Vermont’s largest hospital forced a nurse to participate in an abortion procedure over her moral objections in violation of federal law, a government civil rights agency said Wednesday. from World | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/32bsg7e
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Space rover prepares to search for life on Mars

The world is one step closer to finding out whether there is life on Mars, as a space rover designed especially for the Red Planet prepares for launch. The spacecraft will be taken from the United Kingdom to France for extensive testing ahead of its scheduled take-off in July next year. from World | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2UaekHT
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Corbyn calls for cross-party unity to prevent no-deal Brexit

In a rare show of unity, MPs from across the house have met with UK Opposition leader Jeremy Corbyn in the hopes of preventing a no-deal Brexit. “I've written to all 116 MPs that voted against no-deal to ask them if they would recognise the importance of supporting a legislative approach,” Mr Corbyn told Sky News UK. The move comes as Liberal Democrats leader Jo Swinson told Sky News there were concerns UK PM Boris Johnson could suspend parliament to prevent its interference. If legislative solutions to stop Brexit pass, Mr Johnson could be forced to call a general election or be faced with a vote of no confidence. from World | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2Zvtd8A
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PM to raise trade concerns with Trump

Prime Minister Scott Morrison says he would like to see a trade agreement reached between the US and China “sooner rather than later because it does have a disruptive impact on confidence in the global economy”. Speaking to Sky News exclusively, Mr Morrison sympathised with Donald Trump’s position, saying “you can’t just brush it under the carpet and pretend all the issues that have led to the tensions in the first place all of a sudden aren’t there”. “The issues do have to be acknowledged, addressed and resolved otherwise any arrangement won’t be enduring, and we want to see an enduring outcome,” he said. Mr Morrison said he would feel no hesitation in discussing the ongoing trade war and its impact on Australia’s economy with Mr Trump. The prime minister is due to return to Australia on Wednesday following the G7 Summit in France, where trade tensions and global tensions dominated the agenda. Image: AP from World | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2PiHje0
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Indonesia’s Komodo island to be closed to public

Indonesia's Komodo island will be closed to the public from January in an attempt to conserve the world's largest living lizard species. The plan will also involve moving about 2,000 villagers off the island for about 12 months. There are an estimated 1,700 lizards left on the island but that number is reportedly rapidly decreasing due to poaching and large visitor numbers. Image: AP from World | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2HwOx7Q
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Photo sparks crazy Jobs conspiracy

A photo of a man having a coffee at an outdoor cafe in Cairo has gone viral after conspiracy theorists claimed it shows the late Apple founder Steve Jobs alive and well, eight years after his death from cancer. from Finance – syndicated | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2U3DV5p
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Melbourne’s Federation Square heritage listed

Melbourne's Federation Square has officially been heritage listed, enshrined as a cultural icon of the CBD and protected from large-scale changes. The move follows a heated dispute over the demolition of one of its buildings last year. The 17-year-old tourist attraction will join the likes of the MCG, St Patrick's Cathedral and Flinders Street Station as heritage listed Victorian landmarks. from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/30MZrh2
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Trump flags renegotiating a nuclear deal with Iran

US President Donald Trump has left the door open to re-negotiating a nuclear deal with Iran. "I think Iran wants to get this situation straightened out. Now, is that based on fact or based on gut? That's based on gut. But they want to get this situation straightened out. And they're really hurting badly," Mr Trump said. Speaking at the closing news conference at the G7 Summit in Biarritz, Mr Trump said he also held out hope for a renewed trade deal with China. China extended an olive branch to the United States for a “calm resolution” to the escalating trade war between the two economic titans. Welcoming China's step in a tweet, US President Donald Trump said “great respect for the fact that President Xi and his representatives want calm resolution”. Image: AP from World | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2ZjuIvn
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Melbourne’s Federation Square heritage listed

Melbourne's Federation Square has officially been heritage listed, enshrined as a cultural icon of the CBD and protected from large-scale changes. The move follows a heated dispute over the demolition of one of its buildings last year. The 17-year-old tourist attraction will join the likes of the MCG, St Patrick's Cathedral and Flinders Street Station as heritage listed Victorian landmarks. from World | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/30MZrh2
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AFL fans left fuming over inflated cost of flights

AFL fans are fuming over the price of tickets to travel interstate for round one of the finals after airlines doubled prices within hours of the fixtures being released. With just one match in Melbourne in round one of the finals and three games interstate, the costs of flying to Perth, Sydney and Brisbane have sky-rocketed. A Richmond fan wanting to fly to Brisbane for Saturday’s game said he was looking at prices up to $500 for a one-way ticket, compared to $200 if they booked last Sunday. from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2ZqcFil
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World’s oldest panda in captivity celebrates her 37th birthday

The world's oldest panda in captivity has celebrated her 37th birthday. Xin Xing marked the milestone with a birthday feast at her home in a southwest China zoo. She was brought to the Chongquing zoo in 1983 and has given birth to 10 baby pandas since. Xin Xing is the equivalent of 110 human years old, and has been described as the grandmother of all captive pandas. from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/30IHyAl
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World’s oldest panda in captivity celebrates her 37th birthday

The world's oldest panda in captivity has celebrated her 37th birthday. Xin Xing marked the milestone with a birthday feast at her home in a southwest China zoo. She was brought to the Chongquing zoo in 1983 and has given birth to 10 baby pandas since. Xin Xing is the equivalent of 110 human years old, and has been described as the grandmother of all captive pandas. from World | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/30IHyAl
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Frydenberg calls on companies to invest in new technology

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg is calling on companies to kick start productivity by investing in new technologies. Addressing the Business Council of Australia on Monday, Mr Frydenberg urged companies to shift their focus away from returning extra cash to shareholders. "To guarantee our living standards continue to rise, and our children have even more opportunities in the future, we must tackle the productivity challenge," he said. "Our productivity growth over the last decade has slowed and we cannot simply rely on high commodity prices to boost national income." from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2PgUL1K
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oOh!media slumps to $6.7m H1 loss

Outdoor advertiser oOh!media has blamed a $6.7 million first-half loss on the federal election and weak market conditions, with the company also booking a $6.9 million impairment against its newly acquired Adshell assets. from Breaking News | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2KW4oPp
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Copper falls to lowest since June 2017

Copper prices fell to the lowest in more than two years on Friday as an escalating trade conflict between China and the United States, faltering Chinese economic growth and a weakening yuan undermined the outlook for demand. from Breaking News | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2MClp3c
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California straight pride event met by protestors

A straight pride event in the US state of California has been met with protests at the weekend. Almost 30 people from the Californian Straight Pride Coalition reportedly turned up to take part in the controversial event. The rally went ahead despite Modesto city denying the group a permit. from World | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2PgUsUK
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Israel Says It Struck Iranian ‘Killer Drones’ in Syria

By DAVID M. HALBFINGER from NYT World https://ift.tt/2zh7Du9
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Prince Andrew Denies Knowing of Sex Trafficking by Epstein

By DAVID D. KIRKPATRICK from NYT World https://ift.tt/2MzUOUc
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Fire Displaces 200 Residents of a Halfway House in Paterson, N.J.

By NEIL VIGDOR from NYT New York https://ift.tt/2L6MBUp
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World leaders meet in Biarritz for G7 summit

Sky News host Tom Connell says the one person that may have “a bit more influence on Donald Trump than others is Boris Johnson” as the two reportedly “get along very well”. Mr Connell is in Biarritz, France at the G7 ahead of the annual summit, and for the first time the Australian prime minister has been invited along with a small group of other leaders. There is plenty on the agenda including climate change, taxing tech giants and the Strait of Hormuz, but it’s the US-China trade war and the Brexit trade stoush that are expected to dominate. Image: AP from World | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2MBdS4G
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Kim Jong-un’s brazen move

North Korea fired two suspected short-range ballistic missiles off its east coast for the seventh time in a month, a day after it pledged to remain America’s ‘biggest threat’ in protest of US-led sanctions on the country. from World | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2Mxtkih
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Thunder and Lightning Startle Shoppers Sheltering From Alabama Storm

The National Weather Service in Alabama issued a flash flood warning for the north-central Shelby and southeastern Jefferson counties on August 23 as thunderstorms swept through the area. Social media users shared footage of flooded roads and submerged vehicles in Pelham, an area south of Birmingham, where the weather service said over 4 inches of rain had fallen in a short period of time on Friday. This footage was shared on Twitter by user @Thebrewer1981, who said he filmed it outside Costco in Hoover on Friday. Credit: @Thebrewer1981 via Storyful from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/30F6hWd
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‘Brainfood Breakfast’ underway in Sydney

This year's ‘Brainfood Breakfast’ is underway at the Sydney Fish Market, to raise awareness and funds for dementia. The Bondi2Berry and Bondi2Brighton charity bike rides are teaming up with chef Jason Roberts and the fish market to promote a healthy lifestyle. Mr Roberts told Sky News fish plays a big role in reducing a person’s risk of dementia. from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2zmea6w
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‘Brainfood Breakfast’ underway in Sydney

This year's ‘Brainfood Breakfast’ is underway at the Sydney Fish Market, to raise awareness and funds for dementia. The Bondi2Berry and Bondi2Brighton charity bike rides are teaming up with chef Jason Roberts and the fish market to promote a healthy lifestyle. Mr Roberts told Sky News fish plays a big role in reducing a person’s risk of dementia. from World | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2zmea6w
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Home damaged by fire in Sydney’s west

Fire has severely damaged a home in Sydney's north-west. Emergency services responded to the home on Kuppa Road at Ryde in the early hours of Saturday morning. Firefighters have been able to extinguish the blaze. No one has been injured. Firefighters and police are trying to establish the cause of the blaze. from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2KPl8aQ
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New vision reveals Titanic wreck decaying

New vision from the Titanic wreckage has been revealed by marine explorers. It was the first documented dive to the Titanic in 14 years. The videos show the extent to which micro-bacteria is eating away at the iconic shipwreck. Experts worry if not preserved the ship could disappear into history. Image: AP from World | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/31XDEnd
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Convicted US killer admits to two more murders

A convicted serial killer has pleaded guilty to another two murders. Samuel Little is already serving multiple life sentences for killing more than 90 women across the country over a period of four decades. The 80-year-old has now admitted to two more including the strangulation of a woman in 1981. He received 15 years to life in prison for each count. from World | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2KQz3gJ
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New vision reveals Titanic wreck decaying

New vision from the Titanic wreckage has been revealed by marine explorers. It was the first documented dive to the Titanic in 14 years. The videos show the extent to which micro-bacteria is eating away at the iconic shipwreck. Experts worry if not preserved the ship could disappear into history. Image: AP from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/31XDEnd
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Sydney train chaos leads to refunds

Disruptions across Sydney's train network lasted a staggering 18 hours following an incident at Town Hall on Friday morning. A hatch came loose on a carriage at Town Hall at 5:30am. It took three hours to fix, but a flow on effect saw services impacted on Saturday morning. Sydney Trains has confirmed passengers would be eligible for compensation on a case-by-case basis. from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2LiQk1t
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Roads Submerged in Pelham, Alabama, as Heavy Rain Prompts Flash Flooding

The National Weather Service in Alabama issued a flash flood warning for the southern Birmingham metro area on August 23 as severe flooding was reported in parts of the city. Social media users shared footage of flooded roads and submerged vehicles in Pelham, an area south of Birmingham, where the weather service said over 4 inches of rain had fallen in a short period of time on Friday. This footage was filmed at the intersection of Southgate Drive and Winslett Road in Pelham. Credit: Nick Scott via Storyful from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2ZdAQFM
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Dreamworld unveils $50million plan to return park to former glory

Dreamworld is set to unveil a multi-million dollar plan to return the theme park to its former glory. The park's owners have put aside $50 million for the project. Stage one will include a state-of-the-art roller coaster, six new water slides and a revamp of the precinct. Dreamworld is still recovering from the deaths of four people on its Thunder River Rapids ride in 2016. A Coronial inquest into the incident is ongoing. from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2LgKJbZ
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Mascot Towers owners agree to cough up $7million to fix cracked building

Mascot Towers Residents in Sydney have agreed to pay a $7 million levy to fix the cracked apartment complex. A meeting between the owners reportedly lasted four-hours with residents voting to pay the $7 million rather than using borrowed funds. The money will be spread across the 132 units for four-stages of works, seeing each owner paying an estimated $53,000. With fears the cost will blow out, there is still no word as to when owners will be allowed to return home. Image: News Corp Australia from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2ZmAnA1
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Sport Now: Around the grounds

England quick Jofra Archer has rocked Australia again with a 6-wicket haul to have the home side in control of the third Ashes test on day one at Headingley and the Boomers have gone down by 16 points to Team USA in the first of their World Cup warm up matches. Image: News Corp Australia from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2TWWrMQ
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Fast News: Today’s top stories

Scott Morrison has kicked off his visit to Vietnam with pointed remarks about protecting the sovereignty of nations in the Indo-Pacific and The French president has warned Boris Johnson there's no chance of reaching a 'substantially new' Brexit agreement. Image: AP from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2P6hU75
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Warner impressed by in-form Labuschagne

Supplied video obtained Friday, August 23, 2019, of David Warner, speaking to the media after scoring 61 on the opening day of the third Ashes Test at Headingley. Warner talks about Marnus Labuschagne, saying he's a "fantastic" player, after they put on a 111 run partnership for the third wicket. "He's just taken the bull by its horns," Warner says. "He's got that opportunity and he's working his backside off to reinstate himself into the Test arena and he is doing himself every favour by hanging in and batting the way he is. "It obviously it wasn't ideal that Steve couldn't play but he got another opportunity to come out and play." (AAP VIDEO/Supplied/Cricket Australia) from World | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2zgFjYK
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Australia’s energy market ‘in crisis’ within the year

Australian Industry Group Chief Executive Innes Willox warns the national energy market “could be in crisis” within the year. A new report from energy market operator AEMO warned Australia faced mass blackouts after the Liddell Power Station was shut down. AEMO warned Australia needed to target investment in dispatchable power including coal, gas, battery and pumped hydro to meet the expected shortfall during peak demand. Mr Willox told Sky News the current energy climate was “bad news for business and bad news for households because there’s a lack of certainty around power for the summer coming up”. ‘We can only see high prices for energy on the horizon for as far as the eye can see,’ he said. ‘And we’re in a situation where things are not getting better, they’re probably teetering towards getting worse.’ Mr Willox urged the government to “work out storage for renewables” because that was “the next big challenge”. Image: Getty from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2TZdVrF
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Warner finds some form after a round of golf with Ricky Ponting

Supplied video obtained Friday, August 23, 2019, of David Warner, speaking to the media after scoring 61 on the opening day of the third Ashes Test at Headingley. Warner reveals a round of golf with Ricky Ponting helped him get back into some form with the bat against England. "Going out on the golf course with Ricky was great," he says. "He was all about making sure I'm still backing my game plan, looking to get forward and looking to hit the ball. "I know when I'm looking to hit the ball my defence takes care of itself and I'm compact.  "That was fortunate enough today that it came off." (AAP VIDEO/Supplied/Cricket Australia) from World | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2PbnAwB
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Tim Paine says Jofra Archer’s bouncers make the game exciting

Supplied video obtained Thursday, August 22, 2019, of Australia captain Tim Paine speaking to the media after training on Wednesday ahead of the Third Ashes Test, beginning at Headingley on Thursday. Paine talks about how his team is preparing to face more fast and short-pitched deliveries from England's Jofra Archer. "You are always preparing for the next game and what you think you are going to face," he says. "Guys have got plans in place and we've prepared really well for it. It's now about going out and executing it. "It's about adapting to the situation, the wicket, and what any of their bowlers are trying to do." (AAP VIDEO/Supplied/Cricket Australia) from World | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2ZjYawB
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Sudan’s Top General Sworn In as Leader of New Ruling Body

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Democrats’ Next Debate Is One Poll Away From Being Split Over Two Nights (Again)

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A Former Congressman and Tea Party Republican Considers a Challenge to Trump

By ANNIE KARNI and MAGGIE HABERMAN from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/31VZCHk
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Jews as ‘Disloyal’: The Long, Toxic Back Story

By JULIE HIRSCHFELD DAVIS from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/2ZiT7MX
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Big Tech, a Conservative Provocateur and the Fight Over Disinformation

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Flu warning issued for Qld

Almost 100 people have died from the flu in Queensland this year but authorities are warning the worst is yet to come. The 95 flu-associated deaths in 2019 has already far outnumbered the 43 recorded in 2018. Queensland Health Minister Steven Miles has urged people to get vaccinated if they have not already done so. from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2ZfhHhD
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Trump’s Waffling on Gun Control Confuses Legislative Picture

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Trump Goes Godly

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‘There’s no foreign interference occurring on university campuses’

Education Minister Dan Tehan says Australia is receiving more than $35 billion in export income from foreign students but has assured there is no interference. Mr Tehan told Sky News Chinese students accounted for 30 per cent of all foreign students in Australian universities. He argued the more diversity in the market, the stronger universities were against headwinds. “We want to make sure the university sector is doing all it can to make sure there is no foreign interference occurring on university campuses,” he said. Image: News Corp Australia from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2KZEuZD
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Red meat and full-fat dairy does not increase health risks: Study

Eating full-fat dairy and red meat will not increase the risk of heart disease or stroke, according to a new study. The major review of Australian and international research found little evidence to suggest healthy people should restrict their intake. The study has prompted the Heart Foundation to hose down concerns, going against previous recommendations for Australians to stick to reduced-fat dairy products. from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/31Pp6G8
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Pakistan to approach International Court of Justice over Kashmir

Pakistan has announced it is taking the Kashmir dispute to the International Court of Justice. It comes weeks after tensions flared as India revoked the special autonomous status of the portion of Kashmir that it administers. In response, Pakistan has cut trade and transport links, and expelled India's ambassador. Image: AP from World | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2Hhzgr4
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RAW: George Pell loses appeal

Supplied footage obtained on August 21, 2019 of Chief Justice Anne Ferguson delivering her decision in the appeal for Cardinal George Pell at the Supreme Court of Victoria in Melbourne. (AAP Video/Supplied/Victorian Supreme Court of Appeal) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2HvikxN
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A retrial would be a ‘devastating outcome’ for Pell’s victims

The lawyer representing the father of George Pell’s deceased victim says her client is feeling “really anxious” ahead of the appeal decision on Wednesday. Lisa Flynn told Sky News “the whole process has taken a toll on his mental health and he really hopes there is some closure”. George Pell will on Wednesday learn whether he has successfully appealed his conviction for sexually abusing two Melbourne choirboys in 1996. The 78-year-old was found guilty in December last year and sentenced to six years with a non-parole period of three years and eight months. There are three ways the decision could go on Wednesday; Pell's appeal will be overturned or quashed, upheld or a retrial will be ordered. Ms Flynn said “a retrial would be a really devastating outcome” as the process "has been an emotional roller coaster for our client". from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2TQ5jDD
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George Pell loses his appeal

The Victorian Court of Appeal has confirmed the conviction on child sex offences of Australia's highest ranking Catholic clergyman, Cardinal George Pell. A jury found Cardinal Pell guilty in December of sexually abusing two choirboys in 1996 when he served as Archbishop of Melbourne. He was sentenced to six years in prison with a non-parole period of three years and eight months. Pell appealed the jury’s guilty verdict in June on grounds it reached an unreasonable verdict. Cardinal Pell's legal team argued the evidence given in the trial supplied him with a "real alibi" and it had been "physically impossible" for the Cardinal to have committed the offences he was convicted of. Pell will be returned to his prison cell on Wednesday, where he has spent the past six months. The former Archbishop of Melbourne has 28 days to appeal the ruling. from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/33LHth5
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Mass prison break in Indonesia

Indonesian police are hunting more than 250 inmates who broke out of jail during a wave of civil unrest in the West Papua province. The prison had been set alight a day earlier during rioting along with the parliament building. The unrest was sparked by claims of racist abuse and the physical mistreatment of arrested students in the region. from World | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2Nildp4
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Pro-choice activists rally outside NSW parliament ahead upper house abortion bill debate

August 20, 2019. Pro-choice protests rally outside NSW parliament in Sydney as the upper house debate a bill to decriminalise abortion. The private member's bill to remove abortion from the state's Crimes Act, which passed the lower house 59 to 31, was last week considered by an upper house committee ahead of the debate. MPs are preparing for a long session to deal with the legislation on Monday, with upper house opponents planning to table amendments to the bill. (AAP VIDEO/Callum Godde) from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2HdqCKc
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I have never seen so much debate: NSW Premier refutes claims abortion bill was rushed

August 20, 2019. NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian speaking to media about a bill aimed at decriminalising abortion in the state. Berejiklian, responding to claims the bill has been rushed, says she has never seen so much debate or time spent on a bill. "I've been in parliament for 17 years and I can't remember a bill having so much debate in the lower house ... I can't remember anything taking so long," she says. She also says once the bill is dealt with her government will look at instituting further protections of unborn babies in relation to violent crimes through Zoe's Law. (AAP VIDEO/Andrew Leeson) from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2z97wRd
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NSW Parliament is for state MPs: Premier subtly rebukes Barnaby Joyce over abortion robocalls

August 20, 2019. NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian speaking to media in Sydney about ongoing comments made by former deputy prime minister Barnaby Joyce about a state bid to reform abortion law in the state. Berejiklian, responding to a question about Joyce's robocalls opposing the bill, says: "NSW Parliament is for NSW Parliamentarians to get views from their communities ... this is an issue for NSW MPs and I'll leave my comments there." (AAP VIDEO/Andrew Leeson) from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/33KrMa0
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Review called into ‘added sugar’ label on food products

Australia's health ministers have ordered a review into health labels and will investigate whether "added sugar" should be included on all relevant products. The review - called for by Food Standards Australia and New Zealand - will look at introducing the measure following the final report reviewing the Health Star Rating System. If mandatory labelling is enforced consumers would see 16 teaspoons of added sugar on the label for a 600 mill bottle of Coca-Cola. from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2NfDvHw
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NSW Premier backs review timeline after patient dies at Sydney hospital

August 20, 2019. NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian speaks to media in Sydney about a patient who died at Sydney hospital. The premier says security at hospital which is currently under review and say she believes the system is one of the best in the world. "It's not perfect but it's one of the best in the world," she says. The patient at a Sydney hospital died after being handcuffed and put on a stretcher by police following concerns about his behaviour. The officers were called to Prince of Wales at Randwick about 6.30pm on Monday and found security and paramedics restraining a 33-year-old man while medical staff tried to treat him. (AAP VIDEO/Andrew Leeson) from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2Z41Rvg
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Thunderstorm Brings Rain and Lightning to Fairfield, Connecticut

Lightning, thunder, and heavy rainfall descended on Fairfield, Connecticut, on August 19, as severe thunderstorms came through the area, according to the National Weather Service. Local news reports said at least 2,000 people were without power due to Monday’s storms. Fairfield Police said the storms were causing “trees and wires to fall.” Fairfield HamletHub shared this footage on Instagram and reported seeing flash flooding “submersing cars up to their hubcaps” in the area. Credit: Fairfield HamletHub via Storyful from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2Zgu94P
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RAW: Scene at fugitive Jonathan Dick’s arrest in Melbourne

August 19, 2019. Raw footage: Melbourne Police officers, detectives, and a large contingent of media are gathered on the corner Flinders Street and Hosier Lane in Melbourne's CBD on Monday following the arrest of Jonathan Dick, 41, who is wanted for questioning over the February 2017 murder of David Dick at Westfield Doncaster. (AAP VIDEO/Georgie Moore) from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2NfO4dY
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Fugitive accused of murdering his brother is arrested in Melbourne

Police have confirmed murder suspect Jonathan Dick, 41, has been arrested in Melbourne after two years on the run. Officers responded to an alleged assault in the Melbourne CBD about 7.40am on Monday before taking the fugitive into custody. Johnathan Dick is accused of murdering his brother David in a Melbourne shopping centre in 2017. He was taken to hospital for treatment on Monday, where he remains under police guard. from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/33JQw27
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Paine hints at batting changes for Leeds

Supplied video obtained Monday, August 19, 2019, of Australia men's captain Tim Paine speaking to the media after the second Ashes Test at Lord's finished in a draw. Paine talks about concussion substitute Marnus Labuschagne and says his performance will be hard to ignore for the third Test at Leeds. "As we've said throughout the series so far we'll get to Leeds, have a look at the conditions and pick the best team to win the game and take 20 wickets," Paine says. "Marnus, I thought, played superbly. "He came in tonight and batted as well as anyone in the Test match, in I think, the hardest conditions in the Test match." (AAP VIDEO/Supplied/Cricket Australia) from World | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2TIqyqS
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Uber driver’s $220 fee after rape

An Uber driver has been found guilty of raping an intoxicated woman he picked up at a casino near Philadelphia. Ahmed Elgaafary was found guilty Thursday of rape of an unconscious person, sexual assault and indecent assault. from Finance – syndicated | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2Mqyfl2
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Uber driver’s $220 fee after rape

An Uber driver has been found guilty of raping an intoxicated woman he picked up at a casino near Philadelphia. Ahmed Elgaafary was found guilty Thursday of rape of an unconscious person, sexual assault and indecent assault. from World | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2Mqyfl2
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Madison Keys Wins Western & Southern, but Keeps Eyes on U.S. Open

By BEN ROTHENBERG from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2Z2BQfN
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Students to communicate with emojis in the classroom

Students in Queensland will soon be able to tell their teachers how they are feeling through the use of emojis. The new technology aims to encourage children to use the popular ideograms, usually reserved for texting and social media messaging. The feature will allow students to communicate with the teacher, telling them whether they are happy, bored or confused. The technology will be introduced as part of a greater focus on mental health and well-being in schools. Image: Getty from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2KR8WW1
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British cyclist sets new speed record

A 45-year-old British cyclist has claimed the motor-paced speed world record after hitting 280 kilometres an hour on a custom-built bike. Architect Neil Campbell was released from the back of a Porsche and hurtled down a pathway, giving him the record-breaking title. The previous record was set by a Dutch rider in 1995. from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/33JSlMs
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Fugitive accused of murdering his brother is arrested in Melbourne

Police have confirmed murder suspect Jonathan Dick has been arrested in Melbourne after two years on the run. Officers responding to an alleged assault in the Melbourne CBD took the fugitive into custody on Monday morning. Johnathan Dick is accused of murdering his brother David in a Melbourne shopping centre in 2017. He has been taken to hospital for treatment. from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2HcDmRy
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British cyclist sets new speed record

A 45-year-old British cyclist has claimed the motor-paced speed world record after hitting 280 kilometres an hour on a custom-built bike. Architect Neil Campbell was released from the back of a Porsche and hurtled down a pathway, giving him the record-breaking title. The previous record was set by a Dutch rider in 1995. from World | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/33JSlMs
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Tiger Woods Watches His Season End at BMW Championship

By KAREN CROUSE from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/30ebfIZ
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Where Went My Empty Nest?

By CHARLES M. BLOW from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2P36ReP
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Renewable sector facing a ‘crisis’

Countries pioneering renewable energy are facing a ‘crisis in energy production’, according to environmentalist Michael Shellenberger. Mr Shellenberger said the most overt example is Germany, where despite renewable energy providing more electricity than coal or nuclear in the European nation, the sector is rapidly losing jobs and facing local opposition. The pro-nuclear author said countries with a high concentration of renewables, like Germany, are struggling with the cost of energy because wind turbines and solar panels are not able to power modern economies. Mr Shellenberger told Sky News “if you want environmental quality, you need an efficient grid,” which is something renewables cannot provide. from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2TFRrMh
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Sports Now: Around the grounds

All three results remain a possibility heading into the final day of the second Ashes Test at Lord’s, and the Wallabies will have to wait another year if they’re to lift the Bledisloe Cup after the All Blacks took out the title 36-0. Image: Getty from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2HetmqR
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Fast News: Today’s top stories

The govt has urged Australian universities to ensure free speech is protected amid fears of Chinese intimidation, there are concerns an 11th week of protests in Hong Kong could become violent, and the seized Grace 1 oil tanker has been released. Image: Getty from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2Hdklyc
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Northern beaches man shot by police in domestic dispute late dies in hospital

August 18, 2019. Acting Assistant Commissioner Julie Boon from North West Metropolitan Regional Command at Dee Why speaks to the media about an incident involving a 53-year-old man in a domestic dispute at Ingleside last night. During a confrontation with police, the man was shot in the leg but later died in hospital. "A critical incident investigation has been formed and police will be preparing a report for the coroner," Ms Boon says. (AAP Video/Dominica Sanda) from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2HapFSU
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Ney’s lawyer says he will defend allegations on the grounds of mental illness

August 18, 2019. A man accused of murdering a sex worker before stabbing another woman in the Sydney CBD has complained to his lawyer that he's not being given pain medication while behind bars. Mert Ney, 20, is charged with murder, attempted murder, wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, intentionally choking with recklessness and common assault. Mr Ney's lawyer has asked the court to make sure he receives his medication. Mr Ney will be defending the allegations on the grounds of mental illness. (AAP Video/Hannah Higgins) from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2KUxgWK
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Dugout Antics Lead to Another Brett Gardner Ejection

By BOB KLAPISCH from NYT Sports https://ift.tt/2KUvh57
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