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Second Sydney beach closed as mystery deepens after hundreds of black balls wash ashore in Coogee
Coogee and Gordons Bay beachgoers warned not to touch the material, which could be ‘tar balls’ formed from oil spills or seepage at sea. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates ...World - The Guardian - October 16 -
Desi Arnaz Historical Marker Celebrates the ‘I Love Lucy’ Star in Miami Beach
A new historical marker in Miami Beach pays tribute to his younger years, before Hollywood, when as a Cuban émigré he performed at a nightclub.Top stories - The New York Times - October 16 -
Mysterious tar balls washing ashore force closure of seven beaches in Sydney including Bondi
Randwick council started closing its beaches, including Coogee, on Tuesday and neighbouring Waverley council followed suit on Thursday ‘out of precaution’. Follow our Australia news live blog for ...World - The Guardian - October 17 -
Sydney beaches reopen after tar balls wash ashore but mystery remains over source
NSW Maritime executive director says balls appear to be made up of fatty acids, chemicals found in cleaning and cosmetic products, and fuel oil. Get our breaking news email , free app or daily ...World - The Guardian - October 18 -
The AVP beach volleyball tour now has team play. But will it be a (Dallas) Dream or (Miami) Mayhem?
A new league format on the U.S. beach volleyball tour is bringing a team concept to what has always been a two-person sportSports - ABC News - October 25 -
UK D-Day veteran George Chandler, who escorted American troops to Normandy beaches, dies at 99
D-Day veteran George Chandler, who sought to counter sometimes glamorous depictions of the landings by recalling the horrors he witnessed escorting U.S. troops to the beaches of northern France as ...World - ABC News - October 28 -
Turtle Beach's Modular Xbox Wireless Controller Looks Cool And Is Cheaper Than Expected
Turtle Beach is releasing a modular wireless Xbox controller called the Stealth Pivot that launches November 26, and preorders are available now at Amazon. Compared to Turtle Beach's Stealth ...Tech - GameSpot - October 29 -
1 dead, 5 others rescued after boat capsizes off Redondo Beach coast
Rescue teams with the Redondo Beach Fire Department and LACoFD responded to the scene, where crews arrived to find five people clinging to the side of the vessel. The sixth victim was found inside ...Top stories - CBS News - 4 days ago -
Tokyo beach volleyball gold medalist Alix Klineman will follow partner April Ross into retirement
Tokyo Olympic beach volleyball gold medalist Alix Klineman announced on social media she is retiring from the sportSports - ABC News - 3 days ago -
‘The first thing I did was poke it’: Canada beach blobs mystery solved by chemists
Newfoundland Memorial Univeristy team find white masses are likely material used to clean pipes in oil industry. When the chemist Chris Kozak finally got his hands on a sample of the mysterious ...World - The Guardian - 9 hours ago -
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Australia beat India to reach T20 World Cup semis
Australia secure their place in the Women's T20 World Cup semi-finals with a nine-run over India, who face a nervous wait to see if they will also qualify.Top stories - BBC News - October 13 -
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Australia state premiers accused of 'insulting' King for not attending reception
Monarchists in Australia accuse state premiers of "insulting" King Charles by not attending a reception.Top stories - BBC News - October 14 -
Japan 1-1 Australia: 2026 World Cup qualifier – as it happened
An admirable defensive performance earned the Socceroos a vital and unexpected point in a match of two own goals. The story so far . A reminder that the top two qualify automatically for the 2026 ...World - The Guardian - October 15 -
Australia to ban ‘dodgy’ dynamic pricing after Green Day furore
Labor government looks to tighten consumer laws ahead of electionBusiness - Financial Times - October 15 -
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Australia's prime minister is criticized for buying a waterfront home during a housing crisis
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is being criticized for buying a multimillion dollar waterfront home during a national housing crisis with federal elections only months awayWorld - ABC News - October 16 -
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Ukraine war briefing: Australia to send 49 Abrams tanks to Kyiv
Zelenskyy details victory plan and heads to Nato meeting; Biden to visit Germany; calls to punish North Korea for sending troops. What we know on day 967. See all our Russia-Ukraine war ...World - The Guardian - October 16 -
Women’s T20 World Cup: holders Australia humbled by South Africa
South Africa, 135-2, beat Australia, 134-5, by eight wickets Champions stunned in semi as Bosch hits unbeaten 74 Anneke Bosch smashed a superb unbeaten 74 as South Africa powered past the ...World - The Guardian - October 17 -
Hosts England face Australia, USA & Samoa at 2025 World Cup
England's path to a possible home Rugby World Cup triumph has been mapped out, with the hosts placed in a pool with Australia, USA, and Samoa for next summer's tournament.Top stories - BBC News - October 17 -
Victoria at risk of tornadoes as thunderstorms and giant hail lash Australia’s south-east
Bureau of Meteorology warns parts of Victoria to brace for ‘dangerous’ storm and intense rainfall that could lead to ‘life-threatening flash flooding’. Follow our Australia news live blog for ...World - The Guardian - October 18