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Artists pull out of concerts, Trump unleashes
Donald Trump has slammed “third-rate artists” for dropping out of a series of US concerts, suggesting he will replace the acts with a “major speech”.
Family killed in horror bus crash
A bus smashed into stopped traffic on a major US interstate, killing all four members of a family and causing complete choas.
16 girls dead in Kenya school arson: eight students arrested
Kenyan police have arrested eight students over a suspected arson attack at a girls’ school that killed 16 and injured 79 more.
Global poison chef Kenneth Law avoids murder charges in court, guilty to 14 counts of aiding suicides
A chef pleaded guilty to 14 counts of aiding suicides in one nation after he sold toxic chemicals online and sent them around the globe. WARNING: Distressing content
US politics, Iran war live updates: Pentagon chief singles out Australia
The US Secretary of War and Pentagon Chief has singled out Australia with a special shout-out while taking aim at China.

Edgar Morin, ‘Grandfather’ of French Intellectuals, Dies at 104
A former member of the Resistance, he went on to a career spanning eras and disciplines. His books and pronouncements carried moral authority.
What to Know About the Ebola Outbreak
Aid agencies are racing to help underequipped health workers in the Democratic Republic of Congo. More than 245 people are now suspected to have died from the virus.
Iran’s Team Trains in Limbo for World Cup Overshadowed by War
The Iranian soccer players, still awaiting visas to the U.S., are practicing in Turkey and making backup plans.
A Big Bang, a Fire and Panic as War Enters Romanian Homes
When a drone crashed into an apartment building in eastern Romania, residents were reminded that the Russia-Ukraine war makes for a dangerous neighbor.
Colombia’s Elections Are a Crucial Test for the Left in Latin America
Colombia’s leftist candidate for president leads in polls, but his main rival — a far-right outsider who calls himself “The Tiger” — has gained momentum.

Hanson’s huge call on PM ambitions
The One Nation leader has made a big call on her political future, including her ability to perform in the nation’s top job.
Travel mistake costing Aussies $6bn a year
New research has exposed the staggering amount Aussie holiday-makers are losing each year when they chart a course on the globe.
‘Getting harder’: Update on Aussie hero’s cancer battle
The wife of Professor Richard Scolyer has given an update on his battle with brain cancer, saying that “things are steadily getting harder”.
US defence secretary praises Australia for ‘stepping up’ on defence spending
US defence secretary has heaped praise on Australia and other Pacific allies for upping their defence spending as he said they could not rely on the generosity of the American taxpayer.
Rickety ride owner face court’s wrath
An NSW amusement park owner has landed in hot water after refusing to dismantle “unsafe” and “dilapidated” rides.