61 m. ago We ‘obeyed’ all safety rules, say Swiss bar owners after deadly inferno

The co-owner of the Swiss bar where 40 people died in a New Year’s Day inferno said he broke no safety regulations, as a chief prosecutor says the blaze was probably ignited by sparklers.

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21 h. ago ‘It happened in seconds’: How a night of youthful joy turned into tragedy

Young revellers had crowded into the Le Constellation basement to cheer the year ahead. Now, that future has been cut short for at least 40 of them.

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27 h. ago ‘The sparks flew up’: About 40 people killed in New Year bar fire at Swiss ski resort

The blaze at a crowded bar at Crans-Montana spread after the ceiling caught alight. Witnesses said a sparkler in a champagne bottle may have ignited it and that people were smashing windows to escape.

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43 h. ago Iranian forces fire at protesters attacking government building

The violent confrontation is the latest in the anti-government demonstrations that have spread across multiple cities since Sunday.

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43 h. ago They chanted ‘death to Khamenei’. Then security forces shot at them

The violent confrontation is the latest in the anti-government demonstrations that have spread across multiple cities since Sunday.

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63 h. ago The retiree and former star chef restoring Melbourne one panel at a time

When his daughter asked him to restore the copper trims of her shop windows, Brian James wasn’t sure he had what it took. Six years later, business is booming.

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68 h. ago Lone protester stares down security forces as growing unrest rattles Iran

Footage of the man in Tehran has gone viral as protests spread rapidly across the country, fuelled by a rare alliance between two groups.

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68 h. ago ‘Death to the dictator’: Biggest protests in years erupt across Iran

Footage of a lone protester staring down security forces in Tehran has gone viral as protests spread rapidly across the country, fuelled by a rare alliance between two groups.

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3 d. ago The vibe is right at this eatery serving every type of jollof rice

After running two takeaway joints in Reservoir and Kensington, Jollof Vibe chef-owner Evette Quoibia opens a bigger, casual restaurant.

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5 d. ago Residents told to stay indoors as fire rips through north Brisbane backyard

Three sheds are on fire, blanketing the suburb in thick black smoke and prompting an emergency declaration.

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6 d. ago Residents told to stay indoors as fire rips through bayside backyard

Three sheds are on fire, blanketing the suburb in thick black smoke and prompting an emergency declaration.

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7 d. ago Rough seas and rose petals as Sydney to Hobart fleet pays tribute to Bondi victims

LawConnect owner Christian Beck and crew member Ian Thorpe scattered petals into the ocean as they passed Bondi Beach, in a tribute to the victims of the terror attack.

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8 d. ago Veronica’s shop was targeted by racist hate. This is how her community responded

CCTV footage shows two men placing a placard in front of the pharmacy that read: “No Asian slum-city in St Marys.”

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9 d. ago Perth man arrested for expressing support for Bondi terrorists

A Perth mine worker and firearms owner has been arrested for expressing support for the Bondi terrorists on social media.

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1 week ago The five dreamiest beach houses for sale around the world right now

In search of a beach getaway? Here’s where to look if you’ve got $127 million to spend – or where to window-shop.

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1 week ago The generous sandwich shop owner who has spread priceless joy to his suburb

Fed up with a lack of “decent” Christmas decorations in his shopping strip, Leroy Fletcher and his business partners splashed out $300,000 for some festive cheer.

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1 week ago Teenager accused of arson attack on shop linked to WA’s illegal tobacco market

A 17-year-old boy will appear in Perth Children’s Court in the new year, accused of carrying out an arson attack on a Baldivis convenience store on Monday morning.

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1 week ago Sydney man claims land in harbourside suburb under ‘squatter’s rights’

The owner of a home in Sydney’s inner west has successfully acquired a parcel of land next to his property.

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1 week ago My suburb has its own unofficial suburb – with a completely different vibe

Those residents prefer to think of themselves as living in a separate suburb that doesn’t officially exist.

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1 week ago England called this Ashes ‘Everest’. Perhaps that’s why they never got out of base camp

Initially, it seemed that England were emphasising the joy in the journey rather than hyper-focusing on the Ashes. But the old hyper-focus returned with much rhetorical flourish on the eve of their tour, and they lost the series within 11 playing days.

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