2 h. ago After four shark attacks in 48 hours, NSW authorities urge beachgoers ‘just go to a pool’

Surfer taken to hospital with minor injuries after latest shark attack at Point Plomer beach on mid-north coastFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA surfer has been taken to hospital after being bitten by a shark off the coast of a New South Wales national park campground, the state’s fourth incident in 48 hours.The local health district said the man, 39, was in hospital in a stable condition with minor injuries. The attack took place near the Point Plomer campground, less than 20km up the coast from Port Macquarie, on Tuesday morning. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Intense geomagnetic storms could make auroras visible in southern US

Major disturbance in the Earth’s magnetic field may make northern lights visible far more south than usualThe aurora could be visible across Canada and much of the northern tier of US states on Monday night, and possibly even further south, following a major disturbance in the Earth’s magnetic field, a forecast shows.The forecast, from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s space weather prediction center, comes amid intense geomagnetic and solar radiation storms, said Shawn Dahl, service coordinator at the center. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago UK financial system ‘may not be prepared enough for major AI

The Treasury Select Committee said it had received a ‘significant volume of evidence’ about AI’s risks to financial services consumers.

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4 h. ago Australia’s largest coal power plant to operate an extra two years to support national grid

Life of Eraring power station in Lake Macquarie extended to April 2029, Origin Energy saysFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralia’s largest coal-fired power plant, Eraring, will stay open for an extra two years until 2029, amid concerns about the national energy grid’s ability to support demand ahead of the station’s planned retirement.The operator of the plant in Lake Macquarie, Origin Energy, had previously agreed a deal with the New South Wales government to extend Eraring’s closure from 2025 to August 2027. While the state environment minister said the new extension would contribute to NSW’s emissions reductions, climate advocates described it as a “disaster” for emissions targets. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Battlefield 6 update 1.1.3.5 patch notes, release time and all the big changes

Battlefield 6 Season 2 may have been delayed, but that hasn't stopped the developer from releasing a major new update for consoles and PC.

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5 h. ago National Lottery issues warning as website and apps to go 'offline' for 24 hours

Lottery fans won't be able to use the app or website for a whole day as a major upgrade is set to take place.

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5 h. ago Major change means water firms have 'nowhere to hide' after disasters

Water companies will be left with 'nowhere to hide' as ministers unveil major plans to overhaul the industry after years of soaring bills, supply issues and sewage pollution

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5 h. ago Children in UK face social media ban, addictive app restrictions and tough Ofsted phone checks

Keir Starmer is ramping up action to tackle online harms amid mounting pressure to introduce a social media ban for under 16s after Australia did so last month

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6 h. ago EastEnders exit 'sealed' for icon 25 years after debut as fans spot major 'hint'

EastEnders has aired a huge update in Anthony Trueman's murder investigation.

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6 h. ago Reddit down LIVE: Website and app suffer major worldwide outage

Reddit is down as thousands say they can't access the website or app - reports from across the world including the US and UK have flooded DownDetector

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6 h. ago Reddit down RECAP: Website and app suffer major worldwide outage

Reddit went down as thousands said they couldn't access the website or app - reports from across the world including the US and UK flooded DownDetector

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6 h. ago Justin Bieber makes huge music comeback as he lines up major performance

DJ Snake and Justin Bieber are back in the charts with their huge hit from 2016 as the trend for looking back 10 years continues to grip social media

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6 h. ago Mum of three who lost 6.5 stone after making a simple change says 'I feel amazing'

Danielle Broadway, 30, has lost 90lbs in 14 months after committing to small, sustainable changes with the help of the Simple app

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8 h. ago EastEnders teases huge show exit as Anthony Trueman murder plot thickens

EastEnders' recent episode teased an exit for a character who has been a part of huge storylines in the past year, and was expected to still play a major role in the coming months

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8 h. ago Major LIV Golf star ready to follow Brooks Koepka and return to PGA Tour

Five-time Major winner Brooks Koepka has left LIV Golf and been fast-tracked back to the PGA Tour under the new Returning Members Program

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8 h. ago M60 and M62 among motorways and two major Greater Manchester A

We've compiled a full list of the roads set to close this week so you can plan ahead

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9 h. ago Royal baby joy as Princess Alexandra's granddaughter 'over the moon' in major statement

Flora Vesterberg, formerly Flora Alexandra Ogilvy, announced on Instagram today that she and her husband were 'truly over the moon' as they expect their first child

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10 h. ago Government to respond to calls for major law change as MPs switch parties

It comes after Robert Jenrick and Andrew Rosindell both defected to Reform UK

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10 h. ago Emmerdale reveals major twist as ‘dead’ character returns to village

Viewers were left doing a double take earlier this month when they first appeared during the special Coronation Street and Emmerdale crossover episode

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10 h. ago Oliver Glasner raises an uncomfortable truth – and makes life difficult for himself

The Crystal Palace coach highlights a major Premier League issue that Thomas Frank has also confronted, says Miguel Delaney in his latest Inside Football newsletter

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