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Bannon on Gaetz's AG withdrawal: 'We took a casualty’

Political strategist Steve Bannon said former Rep. Matt Gaetz’s (R-Fla.) withdrawal from the attorney general nomination was a “casualty” for the Republican Party. “We took a casualty today. One of ...

Politics - The Hill - November 22

Wasserman Schultz on Bondi as AG: 'Clearly a Trump apologist'

Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-Fla.) recently criticized President-elect Trump's pick of former Florida attorney general Pam Bondi to lead the Justice Department, calling her a “massive election ...

Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago

Could Trump sideline government watchdogs? Some are already quitting.

The president-elect’s allies have called for a wholesale replacement of the more than 70 inspectors general across the federal government.

Politics - Politico - 4 days ago

Novelist Barbara Taylor Bradford dies aged 91

Author described as ‘the grande dame of blockbusters’ wrote 40 novels, selling more than 91m copies. • Barbara Taylor Bradford: she wrote books about sexy, scrappy, hard-working women like her . ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

Freedom by Angela Merkel — a paean to a bygone halcyon age

The former German chancellor’s remarkable story is undermined by a failure to admit mistakes — though she does not pull her punches on Putin and Trump

Business - Financial Times - 4 days ago

World's oldest man dies aged 112

John Tinniswood died at his Southport care home "surrounded by music and love", his family said.

3 Simple Rules to Beat the Downsides of Aging

While we wait for scientists to come up with a miracle pill, we can take matters into our own hands with easy steps to ensure that life in old age isn’t also the end of living well.

Tech - Wired - 3 days ago

Bannon blames McConnell for Gaetz withdrawal as Trump AG

Steve Bannon, a key ally and ex-adviser to President-elect Trump, placed the blame for former Rep. Matt Gaetz's (R-Fla.) decision to withdraw from consideration after he was tapped to lead the ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

World's largest crocodile in captivity, Cassius, died in Australia

The world's largest crocodile in captivity, Cassius, died at a wildlife sanctuary in Australia.

England name unchanged XV to face Australia

England name an unchanged starting XV to face Australia in the Autumn Nations Series at Allianz Stadium on Saturday.

Australia plans world's first social media ban for under-16s

The government says it wants to mitigate the "harm" social media is inflicting on children.

After a 2,000-Mile Trip, a Penguin Finds Itself on an Australian Beach

“This is the furthest north I’ve heard of an emperor penguin,” an expert said.

World - The New York Times - November 8

A Lost Emperor Penguin Swam From Antarctica to Australia

World - Yahoo News - November 7

Way Off Course: Emperor Penguin Swims to Australia

World - Yahoo News - November 9

Australia beat England with last-gasp try

England's autumn campaign drifts further off track as Australia win a barnstormer of a game 42-37 thanks to a last-gasp try.

Can Australia make Cab Sav cool again?

Independent producers are making the best of a tricky situation and a traditional grape

Business - Financial Times - November 9

Rare emperor penguin found on a beach in Western Australia

An emperor penguin that was found on a remote Western Australian beach on Nov. 1 is now being cared for by a registered caregiver with the state's Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and ...

Williams out as Wales change four for Australia

Wales scrum-half Tomos Williams is ruled out of the Autumn Nations Series match against Australia on Sunday.

Australia beat Pakistan in shortened first Twenty20 international – as it happened

Glenn Maxwell hits 43 off 19 balls at the Gabba as Australia go 1-0 up in the T20I series. Hopefully the worst of the storms are passing to the north of the ground. We may be able to get a ...

World - The Guardian - November 14

Australia's Woolworths, Coles to defend lawsuit over discounts

World - Yahoo News - November 14

Australia drop Suaalii to bench for Wales Test

Australia drop new centre Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii to the replacements' bench for the Autumn Nations Series match against Wales in Cardiff on Sunday.

Australia beat Pakistan by 13 runs: second Twenty20 international – as it happened

A riotous opening partnership and Spencer Johnson’s maiden five-for gave Australia a series-clinching victory at the SCG. Haris Rauf comes into the attack. Short works him for two to bring up the ...

World - The Guardian - November 16

Wales suffer record loss in heavy Australia defeat

Wales sink to an all-time results low in their 143-year international rugby history with a heavy loss to Australia in Cardiff with Warren Gatland under pressure.

Australia power to seven-wicket win over Pakistan: third T20 international – live

Updates from the final game of the series at Bellerive Oval Any thoughts? Email or get in touch on X @Jimbo_Cricket 2nd over: Pakistan 18-1 (Babar 8, Haseebullah 1) Haseebullah Khan is ...

World - The Guardian - November 18

Australia's Sayona Mining to Buy America's Piedmont Lithium

Sayona Mining agreed to buy North Carolina-based Piedmont Lithium to create a top North American lithium producer that can better withstand swings in the fast-growing lithium market.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 19

U.S. to face Japan, Australia in SheBelieves Cup

The United States women's national team will host Japan, Australia and Colombia in the 2025 SheBelieves Cup, the U.S. Soccer Federation said.

Sports - ESPN - November 21

Australia introduces bill to ban under-16s from social media

Technology companies face fines of up to $32.5mn for systemic breaches

World - Financial Times - November 21

Fagerson to earn 50th Scotland cap against Australia

Matt Fagerson will earn his 50th cap in Scotland's final Autumn Nations Series match against Australia, with Jamie Ritchie also starting in the back row.

India maintain dominant position over Australia

India's openers ensure they maintain their dominant position against Australia with an unbroken century stand on day two of the first Test in Perth.

A nostalgic photographic road trip across Australia – in pictures

When photographer Trent Mitchell was on the road looking for surf all over Australia he’d throw a couple of rolls of film in the bag and snap pictures here and there. He focused on scenes that ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

Scots end autumn with statement win over Australia

Scotland score three second-half tries to earn a memorable Autumn Nations Series victory against Australia at a heaving Murrayfield.

Scotland 'found a way to win' against Australia

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend is left frustrated by aspects of his side's performance in their 27-13 Autumn Nations Series win over Australia, but praises the way his players "found a way to ...

Superb India thrash Australia to win first Test

India complete a stunning 295-run win over Australia in the first Test in Perth to continue their extraordinary run in the country.

Australia introduces bill to fine supermarkets for supplier misconduct

World - Yahoo News - 2 days ago

Australia Bans Social Media for Everyone Under 16

The law sets a minimum age for users of platforms like TikTok, Instagram and X. How the restriction will be enforced online remains an open question.

Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday

Ireland pick Prendergast over Crowley for Australia

Sam Prendergast is preferred to Jack Crowley at fly-half in the Ireland team for Saturday's game against Australia.

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