26 m. ago America's harshest death row grants killer inmates incredible new perk

Rodolfo 'Rudy' Alvarez Medrano, 45, a Texas death row inmate, is among a select group of about a dozen prisoners chosen for a groundbreaking program.

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31 m. ago Moment Australian model has her phone snatched for the SECOND time in three months

Emma Van Der Hoek claimed the ordeal took place in broad daylight on Tuesday while she was walking alone along the pavement in London.

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59 m. ago Donald Trump claims he scored a new deal with Coca Cola that will completely change the taste

Donald Trump has revealed he has been in discussions with Coca-Cola about changing the recipe of the iconic drink in the US to stunningly make it more like the Mexican version

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87 m. ago As crime surges in Bali, locals are wondering: ‘are the tourists coming here getting worse?’

Misbehaving Aussies long marred the Indonesian island, but influx of expats and digital nomads has given rise to a thriving criminal underbellyGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe demographic of tourists visiting Bali has changed since the pandemic, residents say, with a wave of backpackers, digital nomads and expats creating the conditions for a criminal underbelly to thrive on the Indonesian island famed for its peacefulness.Bali politician Agung Bagus Pratiksa Linggih said he had seen an increase in long-term visitors with low budgets in the years since the Covid-19 pandemic, and that local facilities and infrastructure were racing to keep up.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Building homes on Green Belt will increase risk from heatwaves and wildfires, experts warn Sadiq Khan

London mayor accused of ignoring advice of own climate change advisors

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2 h. ago Tour de France stage 12 preview: Route map, profile and start time on blockbuster day of climbing as race enters Pyrenees

After an opening week of skirmishes expect battle to seriously commence among the GC contenders today as the race hits the mountains

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3 h. ago Australia’s octogenarian basketball team know it’s never too late to don the green and gold

For over-80s at the world championships, the game is played on a smaller court with extended shot clocks – and in this age category, competition can sometimes feature courtside defibrillationOscar Carlson describes himself, rather self-deprecatingly, as “just an old bloke that does stuff”. Only doing stuff – in this 84-year-old’s case – extends to representing his country on the international sporting stage.Last month, Carlson was a member of the Australian 80-year plus men’s team at the World Maxibasketball Championship in Switzerland. The Boomer Boomers, if you will. The championships feature national teams in age categories from 35-plus and upwards; games are played under ordinary basketball rules, with minor modifications for older age categories – including an extended shot clock and smaller courts.Coach Adrian Hurley (top left) addresses the team during a timeout in a game Continue reading...

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3 h. ago MTG links Trump’s crypto bill to the Biblical end of time as she quotes Book of Revelation

Georgia lawmaker equated a lacking provision in the bill to an apocalyptic warning given in the Bible

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3 h. ago 'Brave' frontline interpreter was turned down for sanctuary in Britain until data blunder caused Government to change its mind

After being praised for his 'bravery under fire', Jamil was one of 1,800 Afghans sent a chilling alert from the British High Commission warning that his personal details could have been compromised.

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3 h. ago Monster 7.3 magnitude earthquake rocks US coast prompting tsunami warning

The National Tsunami Warning Center has warned that the quake, which occurred at 12:55 p.m. local time, could generate dangerous waves and coastal flooding and has urged all residents within the warning zone to evacuate immediately

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4 h. ago Coronation Street 'to kill off' Billy Mayhew in shocking scenes as Daniel Brocklebank exits soap

One of Coronation Street's longest running characters is reportedly set to be killed off in explosive scenes after being told his time on the show was coming to an end

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4 h. ago Billie Eilish to stop hiding behind producer brother as she thought wasn't 'good' enough

Nine-time Grammy winner Billie Eilish says she's grown as an artist since her brother Finneas has started chasing his solo career - and she's even been brave enough to ditch her parents on her current world tour

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4 h. ago Penalty rebounds could be OUTLAWED in drastic changes including VAR expansion

Football could see a number of major rule changes implemented ahead of next year's World Cup including the banning of penalty rebounds and more VAR interventions

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5 h. ago Political superinjunctions put governments beyond the law – these powers must never be used again

Editorial: The Afghan leak scandal reveals how easy it is for governments to conceal terrible blunders for so long. The law must be changed so gagging orders cannot be secretly abused

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5 h. ago Pacquiao vs Barrios: Date, fight time, undercard, prediction, ring walks and odds

Pacquiao attempting to become a five-time welterweight champion in first professional fight since 2021

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5 h. ago First the shoes went back on. Now, at US airport security, more liquid in carry

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem suggests changes to the amount of liquids travelers can carry on planes may be coming

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5 h. ago Sycamore Gap 'drunken stunt' cost to taxypayer revealed as 'moronic' duo jailed

Daniel Graham and Adam Carruthers chopped down the tree for a mindless 'thrill' and then revelled in media coverage. Both were jailed for four years and three months.

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5 h. ago Sycamore Gap 'drunken stunt' cost to taxpayer revealed as 'moronic' duo jailed

Daniel Graham and Adam Carruthers chopped down the tree for a mindless 'thrill' and then revelled in media coverage. Both were jailed for four years and three months.

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5 h. ago Astronomers capture birth of planets around baby sun outside our solar system

Seeds of rocky planets forming in gas around star Hops-315 is called glimpse of ‘time zero’, when new worlds start to gelAstronomers have discovered the earliest seeds of rocky planets forming in the gas around a baby sun-like star, providing a precious peek into the dawn of our own solar system.It’s an unprecedented snapshot of “time zero”, scientists reported on Wednesday, when new worlds begin to gel. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Astronomers see formation of new solar system around distant sun for first time

Seeds of rocky planets forming in gas around star Hops-315 is called glimpse of ‘time zero’, when new worlds start to gelAstronomers have discovered the earliest seeds of rocky planets forming in the gas around a baby sun-like star, providing a precious peek into the dawn of our own solar system.It’s an unprecedented snapshot of “time zero”, scientists reported on Wednesday, when new worlds begin to gel. Continue reading...

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