Mystery balls on Sydney beaches found to contain faecal bacteria
Authorities closed nine beaches on 14 January after the marble-sized balls washed up.
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Dangerous drug-resistant bacteria are spreading in Ukraine
War appears to have accelerated the spread of pathogens resistant to antibiotics in the country.BBC News - 1h -
‘Not as dirty as I thought it would be’: Sydney opens a sandless new beach in the suburbs
It may have no sand, but Putney beach, which opens on Wednesday, gives residents far from the coast the chance to have a dip without the long commute. Follow our Australia news live blog for ...The Guardian - 11h -
'Fatberg' debris balls that closed northern Sydney beaches contained faeces, fresh testing reveals
Northern Beaches mayor hopes environment watchdog can ‘identify source so they can stop this from happening at other beaches’. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our ...The Guardian - 20h -
Jewish leader’s former home is vandalized in Sydney’s latest antisemitic attack
A home in Sydney previously owned by a senior Jewish community leader was vandalized and two cars were set on fire, with one spray-painted with an antisemitic slur, officials said.NBC News - 4d -
What does it mean to 'contain' a wildfire?
Deadly wildfires continue to ravage the Los Angeles area as firefighters battle windy conditions to contain the blazes. But what does it mean to “contain” a wildfire?NBC News - Jan. 13 -
Counter-terrorism police take up investigation of swastika attack at Sydney synagogue
Vandals also started a fire in Newtown that could have had deadly consequences, commissioner says. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free ...The Guardian - Jan. 13 -
The quest to catch the Cairngorms' mysterious lynx
Two cats have been captured and a search goes on for two more in the UK's largest national park.BBC News - Jan. 11 -
Sydney Thunder duo sent to hospital after sickening collision in BBL thriller
Cam Bancroft and Daniel Sams clash heads in catch attempt Thunder earn last-ball win over the Scorchers in Perth Sydney Thunder pair Cameron Bancroft and Daniel Sams have been taken to hospital ...The Guardian - Jan. 3 -
Sydney duo 'conscious and talking' after BBL collision
Cameron Bancroft and Daniel Sams are both "conscious and talking" after colliding with each other while playing for Sydney Thunder in the Big Bash League.BBC News - Jan. 3
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Southport killer admitted carrying a knife more than 10 times
Public bodies failed to identify the threat posed by Axel Rudakubana, says Home Secretary Yvette Cooper.BBC News - 6h -
Trump pardons Silk Road dark web market creator Ross Ulbricht
Trump said he had called Ulbricht's mother to let her know that he had granted a full and unconditional pardon to her son.BBC News - 3m -
Benefit cheats could be stripped of driving licences
A proposed new law will also give ministers greater powers to request bank account information.BBC News - 23m -
Storm Éowyn set to batter the UK with up to 90mph winds
It is going to turn stormier in the UK this week as Storm Éowyn moves in from the Atlantic.BBC News - 5h -
Netflix to raise prices as new subscribers soar
Squid Game and live sports, including the Jake Paul v Mike Tyson fight, fuelled new memberships.BBC News - 35m
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Trump pardons Silk Road dark web market creator Ross Ulbricht
Trump said he had called Ulbricht's mother to let her know that he had granted a full and unconditional pardon to her son.BBC News - 3m -
Trump pardons Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht
Libertarian activists, who generally oppose criminal drug policies, argued the government overreached in building its case against Ross Ulbricht and the dark web marketplace Silk Road.CBS News - 13m -
Benefit cheats could be stripped of driving licences
A proposed new law will also give ministers greater powers to request bank account information.BBC News - 23m -
Treat eating disorders as an emergency, MPs urge
The alarming rise in disorders such as anorexia and bulimia is now an emergency, a cross-party group says.BBC News - 24m -
Trump Says He Will Impose 10% Tariffs on Chinese Imports on Feb. 1
The president said the planned duties were a response to China’s failure to curb fentanyl exports.The New York Times - 30m