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‘Bali Nine’ Drug Smugglers Return to Australia
The men were the last Australians still imprisoned in Indonesia for trying to smuggle heroin in 2005, in a case that became a diplomatic flashpoint between the countries.The New York Times - 5h -
The remaining Bali Nine have returned to Australia after nearly 20 years in an Indonesian prison – why now? | Tim Lindsey
The country’s new leader, Prabowo Subianto, has made a huge effort to rebrand himself and wants to send a clear message to the world. After weeks of intrigue about a possible deal, the remaining ...The Guardian - 11h -
Canada Post says operations to resume after nearly a monthlong strike
Canada Post said operations will resume at the national postal service on Tuesday after the nearly monthlong work stoppageABC News - 4h -
Bali Nine drug smugglers 'relieved' to be back in Australia
The five remaining members of the drug ring have spent almost 20 years in Indonesian prisons.BBC News - 13h -
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A Lions Fan Crossed the Line. It Nearly Cost Him His Identity.
Fahad Yousif’s season tickets were revoked after a viral incident with the Packers’ head coach.The New York Times - 18h -
Rain frustrates Australia and India in third Test
Persistent rain means only 13.2 overs are possible on the opening day of the third Test between Australia and India in Brisbane.BBC News - 2d -
Prep For Okami 2 With This Deal For Nearly 60% Off Okami HD On PC
Nearly 20 years after its release, Okami is getting a sequel. The project was announced during The Game Awards, and while we still don’t have a specific release date or platforms, Hideki Kamiya is ...GameSpot - 3d -
Biden Commutes the Sentences of Nearly 1,500 Americans, a Record for One Day
Most of those being granted clemency had been placed in home confinement during the pandemic. Some Republicans have tried to push legislation that would have forced those people to return to prison.The New York Times - 3d -
Nearly half of US teens are online 'constantly,' Pew report finds
Nearly half of American teenagers say they are online “constantly,” despite concerns about the effects of social media and smartphones on their mental healthABC News - 3d -
Australia to introduce ‘news tax’ on tech companies
Move is designed to close loophole after Meta walked away from existing deal to use media contentFinancial Times - 4d -
Australia to force tech giants to keep paying for news
The long-awaited decision follows a standoff with Meta, and succeeds a world-first law from 2021.BBC News - 4d -
Australia strikes ‘rugby diplomacy’ deal to counter China
Papua New Guinea cements security agreement with Canberra and will get $385mn investment for new sports teamFinancial Times - 4d -
Canada euthanasia now accounts for nearly one in 20 deaths
For the first time, the annual report delved into race and ethnic data of those who underwent assisted dying.BBC News - 4d -
Adobe disappoints investors in this crucial metric, and shares fall nearly 9%
A weaker outlook clouded an otherwise OK quarter for the software company amid rising competition in AI.MarketWatch - 4d -
Nearly 200 people, mostly elderly, killed in gang-led massacre in Haiti
A gang-led massacre in Haiti has killed nearly 200 people, mostly elderly, as violence continues to grow in the country. Jacqueline Charles, Haiti and Caribbean correspondent for the Miami Herald, ...CBS News - 5d -
Australia Signs Security and Economic Treaty With Nauru
In return for financial support, the Pacific island nation of Nauru pledged not to enter any security pacts without Australia’s assent.The New York Times - 6d -
How This Solar Company Pulled in Nearly $850 Million This Year
Solar Landscape envisions a future in which energy from the sun is distributed across industrial sites in American cities to meet rising grid demand.Inc. - Dec. 9 -
Nearly two dozen House Democrats back Huffman for Natural Resources leadership
A group of swing district House Democrats signaled their support for Rep. Jared Huffman (D-Calif.) to succeed Rep. Raúl Grijalva (D-Ariz.) as the top Democrat on the House Natural Resources ...The Hill - Dec. 9 -
Cummins takes five as Australia demolish India
Pat Cummins takes 5-57 as Australia wrap up an emphatic 10-wicket victory over India on day three of the second Test to square the series at 1-1.BBC News - Dec. 8 -
White House announces nearly $1 billion in military assistance to Ukraine
President-elect Donald Trump's election victory has cast doubt on the future of U.S. aid for Ukraine.CBS News - Dec. 7 -
Travis Head brings the South Australia feelgood factor to make India suffer
Second Test, day two: India 180 & 5-128; Australia 337 Head and Carey put hosts in control before bowlers strike A lengthening afternoon, an Adelaide Test, and two South Australians batting ...The Guardian - Dec. 7 -
Australia close in on Test victory after Head hundred
Australia's bowlers back up a majestic century from Travis Head on his home ground to put themselves in a strong position to win the second Test against India.BBC News - Dec. 7 -
Australia v India: second men’s cricket Test, day two – as it happened
Head century powers Australia into dominant position India 128-5 in their second innings, still trailing by 29 runs 35th over: Australia 90-1 (McSweeney 39, Labuschagne 23) Jasprit Bumrah ...The Guardian - Dec. 7 -
Mitchell Starc rules as pink-ball king for Australia in second Test with India
India 180; Australia 86-1 stumps on day one in Adelaide Starc takes six wickets, including with first ball of Test Sporting songs from the outer are usually dross, partly because they’re most ...The Guardian - Dec. 6 -
Starc takes Test best as Australia dominate India
Mitchell Starc claims career-best Test figures of 6-48 as Australia seize the initiative on day one of the second Test against India.BBC News - Dec. 6 -
Australia v India: second men’s Test, day one – as it happened
Mitchell Starc took career-best figures of 6 for 48 as Australia rolled India for 180 on the first day in Adelaide. We’re underway…. The anthems, then the commencement bell is rung by Tim May. A ...The Guardian - Dec. 6 -
Experience: I was bitten by a spider – and nearly lost my leg
My entire leg was on fire. It was as if someone had slit it open with a knife. One night, while in my recording studio in Tucker, Georgia, my ankle started getting red, itchy and swollen. I love ...The Guardian - Dec. 6 -
Australia boosts loan for rare-earths refinery in bid to break China’s dominance
Government increases backing for Iluka Resources to build country’s first processing facility for rare earthsFinancial Times - Dec. 6 -
Australia backs the UN resolution – and not everyone is happy about it | Fiona Katauskas
Peter Dutton is making his view quite clear. See more of Fiona Katauskas’s cartoons here Continue reading...The Guardian - Dec. 5 -
Airbus cuts nearly 500 UK jobs to reduce costs
It has made the cuts mostly to its space division and says there are no "compulsory" losses planned.BBC News - Dec. 4 -
Welsh tuition fees to rise by nearly £300 a year
The rise is in line with an increase in England and is the second time fees have gone up in a year.BBC News - Dec. 4 -
Australia 3-1 Taiwan: international women’s football friendly – live reaction
The Matildas return to winning ways as three emerging talents score their first international goals in the 3-1 victory over Taiwan. Peeeeeep! Here we go. And the Matildas are on the attack ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
Nearly 300 Troops Stormed South Korea’s National Assembly, Official Says
The National Assembly’s secretary general, Kim Min-ki, condemned what he called the “illegal, unconstitutional actions of the military.”The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
Flu left me in a coma and I nearly died twice
Scott Blackwell urges eligible people to get their winter vaccines, as peak flu season approaches.BBC News - Dec. 4 -
Daddy Yankee and Mireddys González split after nearly 30 years of marriage
Daddy Yankee announced his divorce from his wife of nearly 30 years, Mireddys González, after 'unsuccessful efforts' to save the marriage.Los Angeles Times - Dec. 4 -
Nearly 30% of US drugstores closed in one decade, study shows
New research shows that nearly three out of 10 U.S. drugstores that were open during the previous decade had closed by 2021ABC News - Dec. 3 -
Ralph Fiennes and Juliette Binoche on reuniting for "The Return" after nearly 30 years
Actors Ralph Fiennes and Juliette Binoche star in "The Return," a retelling of Homer's "The Odyssey." Fiennes plays Odysseus, returning to reclaim his home and wife, Penelope, played by Binoche. ...CBS News - Dec. 3 -
Striking Volkswagen Workers Numbered 'Nearly 100,000' on Monday
Employees staged warning strikes in protest against the German carmaker’s plans for potential factory closures and sweeping cuts to jobs and pay.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 3 -
