How A Stale Cookie Sparked A Social Media Storm in Australia

Australia v India: fifth men’s cricket Test, day two – as it happened

India reach 141-6 at stumps on day two to lead fifth Test by 145 runs Australia quick takes four wickets while Pant blazes half-century 6th over: Australia 15-1 (Konstas 11, Labuschagne 2) ...

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Man charged over alleged rape of Virgin Australia crew member in Fiji

Airline staff were celebrating New Year’s Eve in Nadi when the alleged incident occurred. Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A man has been charged with the ...

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Watch live: Winter storm tracker

Watch a live tracker of a powerful winter storm that is expected to bring heavy snow and significant ice across much of the U.S. over the weekend and into Monday.

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Midwest, East to be hit by major winter storm

The first major winter storm of the season is expected to bring snow and ice from the Central Plains to the East Coast, along with bone-chilling temperatures. Rob Marciano has the latest.

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Major airlines offer storm waivers to passengers ahead of winter storm

American, JetBlue, Southwest and United are offering passengers waivers to reschedule flights ahead of Winter Storm Blair.

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Elon Musk Trolls Britain and Defends Tommy Robinson in Flurry of Social Media Posts

In a barrage of posts rife with misinformation, he revived questions about a child sex abuse scandal, vilified the prime minister and defended a jailed far-right agitator.

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A(nother) Government Plan for Social Care

Health and Social Care Secretary promises to "grasp the nettle on social care reform”

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Algerian social media influencer detained in France accused of calling for attacks

The French interior minister has announced the arrest of a social media influencer from Algeria who is accused of calling for attacks in France

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Algerian social media influencer detained in France accused of calling for attacks

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Bayer Secures End of Roundup Weedkiller Litigation in Australia

The German pharmaceutical and agricultural conglomerate said the Federal Court of Australia closed the last pending case in the country over whether its Roundup weedkiller causes cancer.

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Later acquires social influencer app Mavely for $250M

Later, an influencer marketing and social media management firm, is acquiring social influencer app Mavely for $250 million.

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House speaker election looks tricky. It may spark doubts over ‘whether Congress can achieve anything market-friendly.’

The U.S. House of Representatives may again struggle to pick a speaker, and one veteran analyst is warning that a protracted election process wouldn’t bode well for market-moving matters that ...

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You be the judge: should my boyfriend stop trolling rightwing social media accounts?

Nelly thinks Gabriel has become fixated on sticking it to people online. He thinks they’re fair game. You decide who is getting all atwitter Find out how to get a disagreement settled or become a ...

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Bumrah strikes in feisty finale but Australia on top

Australia dismiss India for 185 on day one of their series decider but a fired-up Jasprit Bumrah strikes with the final ball of the day to boost the tourists late on.

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Parker Jones becomes social media scapegoat in Georgia's Sugar Bowl loss

A sideline interference penalty cost Georgia 15 yards, earning Parker Jones instant infamy.

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A missing surfer in Australia is believed dead in a shark attack, police say

Authorities say a surfer missing in Australia is believed dead in a shark attack and they are searching the waters where the man disappeared

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To conserve or cull? Life in Australia's crocodile capital

The Northern Territory is home to over 100,000 saltwater crocodiles, but not everyone wants them there.

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Google’s antitrust woes spark analyst downgrade of Alphabet’s stock

JMP Securities cited “the risk of antitrust penalties that could significantly impact Google’s U.S. distribution of search and search revenue.”

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Graham blasts media over coverage of 'barbaric' New Orleans attack

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) ripped the media coverage of the attack on New Year's Eve revelers in New Orleans early Wednesday morning, arguing the alleged crime should be treated as an act of war. ...

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What CCTV and social media videos reveal about New Orleans attack

BBC Verify’s Jake Horton looks at how the attack in New Orleans unfolded.

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Hagi sparks Rangers’ domination of Celtic in easy Scottish Premiership win

Celtic’s job is to prove this Old Firm outcome proves nowhere near as significant as Rangers would like it to be. One glance at the Scottish Premiership table – Celtic still lead their old ...

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New Syrian government's school curriculum changes spark concern

The curriculum will take on a more Islamic slant, with evolution and Big Bang theory dropped from science.

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Advancetrack expands to Australia, New Zealand

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UK tech secretary backs away from social media ban for under-16s

Peter Kyle had said option was ‘on the table’ after Australia restricted use of sites such as Instagram

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Virgin Australia crewmember allegedly sexually assaulted in Fiji

The alleged attacks took place in the nightclub area of the city of Nadi, home to the international airport, officials said.

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Virgin Australia crew members allegedly raped and robbed in Fiji

Two Virgin Australia crew members were allegedly victims of rape and theft in the early hours of New Year’s Day, officials in Fiji said.

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Carter Vail Takes the Leap From Social Media to Rock Star

He built a huge audience with ridiculous (and catchy) songs on social media. Despite negotiating a record deal and landing a European tour, he has no plans to change.

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WeChat, TikTok First to Secure Licenses Under Malaysia's New Social-Media Rules

The two Chinese technology companies had each obtained licenses under requirements for internet- messaging and social-media companies unveiled last year.

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Spectacular aurora australis thrills sky gazers across south-east Australia

The green and purple southern lights show was so strong it appeared over Tasmania, Victoria, South Australia, Western Australia and NSW. Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email ...

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Beamer, Bielema continue feud on social media

South Carolina coach Shane Beamer and Illinois coach Bret Bielema continued their exchange Wednesday on social media after several testy moments during Tuesday's Cheez-It Citrus Bowl.

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Biden: New Orleans attacker's social media posts indicated ISIS ties

President Biden on Wednesday said the individual who carried out an attack in New Orleans that killed at least 15 people posted videos on social media hours earlier indicating they were inspired by ...

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New Orleans police briefs media on Bourbon Street attack

Police say attacker was trying to "run over as many people as he could".

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Sununu: Trump second term 'not the evil dictatorship' warned about by 'liberal media'

New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu, a moderate Republican whose term ends this month, waved off concerns about President-elect Trump's second bout in the White House, suggesting there is still room ...

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