45 minutes ago First Nations Voice makes history in South Australia: ‘We are determined to prove you wrong’

Inaugural address from Leeroy Bilney, outlining racist history of Australia and future challenges, greeted with acclaimFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe First Nations Voice has delivered its first message to the South Australian parliament: “We are determined to prove you wrong.”MPs had to squeeze together to make room for all those who turned up to Wednesday’s special joint sitting to hear the Voice’s inaugural address.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

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49 minutes ago Manchester United transfer pattern emerges as Ruben Amorim searches for dream signing

United are in the market for a new left-wing-back and a pattern is emerging on their search

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3 hours ago Police officer found guilty of manslaughter after shooting Clare Nowland with a Taser in NSW nursing home

A jury has found Kristian White guilty of manslaughter over the death of the 95-year-oldGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA police officer who fatally shot a 95-year-old woman in a nursing home with a Taser because she refused to put down a sharp knife has been convicted of manslaughter in the New South Wales supreme court.Sen Const Kristian James Samuel White was found guilty by a jury on Wednesday. He will remain on bail until he is sentenced, with Justice Ian Harrison to hear arguments from the prosecution and defence on Friday.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

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3 hours ago CHRISTOPHER STEVENS reviews the The Great British Bake Off on Channel 4: They sign off with a ropey sponge and its first Welsh winner

Like the last straw- berry in the dish or the one remaining choc-ice in the freezer, The Great British Bake Off final offers a valedictory taste of summer.

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3 hours ago CELTIC CONFIDENTIAL: The two key positions Brendan Rodgers wants to sign in January, plus proposals to give Celtic Park its own 'Yellow Wall'

Top of the league, preparing for a cup final with Rangers and challenging for the Champions League last 16 play-offs, the Parkhead side have £77m burning a hole in their back account.

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3 hours ago Isle of Skye murder rampage accused was 'not impaired' by his mental disorders, court hears

A man accused of murdering his brother-in-law and attempting to murder three others was not significantly impaired by his mental disorders, according to a psychologist.

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4 hours ago Strictly Come Dancing fans call for It Takes Two presenter to be sacked after replaced with Fleur East after watching her emotional interview with Jamie Borthwick

Fans were left fuming after watching Monday's episode of It Takes Two which saw Fleur East interview Jamie Borthwick and his professional partner Michelle Tsiakkis.

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5 hours ago Why JonBenet Ramsey's death still grips America: A murdered child beauty queen and one of history's most chilling cold cases

No one has ever been caught for the murder of six-year-old child beauty pageant winner JonBenet Ramsey, who was found strangled in her basement in Boulder, Colorado on Boxing Day 1996.

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5 hours ago Nurses urged to 'wrap up warm' when visiting terminal patients living in 'crippling' cold

Marie Curie registered nurse Denise Sinkins, 58, from Cornwall, said she is visiting patients who are living in “crippling” cold conditions, with one patient surviving by eating Weetabix

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