3 h. ago MAFS Australia first with huge new twist confirmed as couples face Final Test Week

Married At First Sight Australia is back on screens with a brand new series and this season includes a major twist as the couples are set to face their first ever Final Test Week

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6 h. ago Et tu, Wayne: Gretzky’s legacy in Canada takes hit over 4 Nations snub

The Canadian sports hero turned Maga cheerleader might have torpedoed a once-bulletproof image by fraternizing with Donald Trump at the worst time imaginableCanada hockey legend Wayne Gretzky was already facing a strained relationship with the Canadian public when he emerged from the tunnel at last week’s 4 Nations Face-Off final against the United States in Boston.But that strain reached a full-on breaking point on Thursday night when Gretzky gave an eager thumbs-up to the US players and wore no Canadian colors to the final game between the two countries at the inaugural tournament, where Gretzky was the honorary team captain for Canada. Continue reading...

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23 h. ago Starbucks is cutting some 'less popular' drinks from its menu. Here's what will be removed next week

Starbucks is making cuts to its menu, with some of the coffee giant’s “less popular beverages” set to take their final bow next week

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54 h. ago Weather tracker: temperatures hit record highs across South America

Rio de Janeiro reached 44C, its highest temperature for more than a decade, last MondayWhile North America grappled with widespread cold and wintry conditions last week, South America – now in its final month of summer – faced the opposite extreme, with record high temperatures recorded across the continent. In Rio de Janeiro, Brazil’s second largest city, temperatures at its Guaratiba weather station soared to 44C last Monday, 14C above the February norm and the highest temperature recorded in the city for more than a decade. In addition to the high temperatures, Rio has also experienced what is expected to be one of its driest Februarys on record, with little rain so far this month and minimal precipitation expected in the next week. Authorities activated a level 4 heat protocol early last week as a result of the extreme heat, prompting the setup of hydration stations at outdoor events and public spaces, as well as the designation of air-conditioned buildings as “cooling points”.A...

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57 h. ago Kieron Bowie insists Celtic Scottish Cup script isn't written yet as Hibs 'poke the bear'

The Hibees came out on top in Leith and go to Celtic Park on cup quarter-final duty on Sunday week

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3 d. ago Australia should repatriate and investigate alleged crimes of Islamic state member found in Syria, experts say

Exclusive: Home Affairs tells the Guardian consular assistance is ‘severely limited’ in Syria, where Mustafa Hajj-Obeid remains in custodyGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Australian government should repatriate, monitor and investigate any crimes committed by a member of Islamic State who was wounded in the extremist group’s final battle, according to multiple security and international law experts.Last week, the Guardian revealed an Australian man whose fate was not publicly known was alive and in custody in a prison in north-eastern Syria, run by the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF).Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Premier League darts results LIVE as Luke Littler looks to take Dublin by storm

After Littler's epic battle with rival Luke Humphries in last week's final in Glasgow, it's Dublin's turn to host one of darts' most prestigious competitions

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5 d. ago Premier League darts results LIVE as Luke Humphries appeals to Dublin crowd with Irish roots admission

After Littler's epic battle with rival Luke Humphries in last week's final in Glasgow, it's Dublin's turn to host one of darts' most prestigious competitions

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5 d. ago Premier League darts results LIVE as Luke Littler out and Humphries wins with Van Gerwen to come

After Littler's epic battle with rival Luke Humphries in last week's final in Glasgow, it's Dublin's turn to host one of darts' most prestigious competitions

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5 d. ago Premier League darts results LIVE as Michael van Gerwen and Chris Dobey do battle for final Dublin semi

After Littler's epic battle with rival Luke Humphries in last week's final in Glasgow, it's Dublin's turn to host one of darts' most prestigious competitions

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6 d. ago Council drops school music service cuts as final draft budget approved

The plans will go for final approval next week with other cuts still on the table

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6 d. ago Love Island: All Stars hit with over 2000 Ofcom complaints in final week after a series of clashes between cast

The drama reached boiling point when Ekin-Su Culculoglu and Curtis Pritchard sparked yet another clash with Elma Pazar and Sammy Root.

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7 d. ago Love Island hit with over 2000 Ofcom complaints in its final week as fans fume

Love Island has been hit with a whopping 2000 plus Ofcom complaints in its final week as fans fumed over 'bullying behaviour' by various contestants on the show

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