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New government spending bill bans U.S. embassies from flying Pride flag
The prohibition was one of many side issues included in the mammoth $1.2 trillion package to fund the government through September.CBS News - Top stories -
Players past and present have strong reaction to rule change
Reactions to the ban were impassioned and varied among NFL players past and present.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Bipartisan spending bill includes effective ban on Pride flags over U.S. embassies
A ban on U.S. embassies flying LGBTQ Pride flags is part of a bipartisan funding deal to avoid a government shutdown ahead of a weekend deadline.NBC News - Politics -
TikTok bans account of Australian influencer who promoted nicotine pouches in viral videos
Bodybuilder Stefan Kohut’s account shut after Guardian Australia report, but others continue to showcase the controversial products. Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastTikTok has banned the account of an ...The Guardian - World - Tiktok -
For years tourists have ridden boats through this sacred Australian natural wonder. A new ban will stop them in their tracks
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J.J. McCarthy second overall? + QB class red flags, Dak Prescott on the open market | Inside Coverage
Jason Fitz is joined by Senior NFL Reporters Charles Robinson and Jori Epstein to go behind the scenes on the latest rumors and news around the NFL. The trio start with takeaways from the NFL owner's meetings as Jori was on the ground in Orlando. ...Yahoo Sports - Sports - NFL -
Eye Opener: Ukraine loses power under Russian barrage
More than a million people in Ukraine lost power after a sweeping Russian attack on the country’s electrical grid. Meanwhile, another U.N. vote for a cease-fire in Gaza failed. All that and all that matters in today’s Eye Opener.CBS News - Top stories - Ukraine -
Sinner advances to 3rd Miami semifinal in 4 years; Alexandrova continues run by ousting Pegula
Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner won his 20th match of the year to reach the Miami Open semifinals for the third time in the past four years with a victory over Tomas MachacABC News - Sports -
BOE Flags Risk of Sharp Correction in Asset Prices
The Bank of England warned that investors may be too complacent about the challenges facing the global economy, with the result that there is an increased risk of a “sharp correction” in asset prices.The Wall Street Journal - World -
China to Lift Tariffs on Australian Wine, as Frosty Relations Thaw
China will lift tariffs on imports of Australian wine after more than three years, marking steadily warming ties between the countries and testing the appetite of Australia’s producers to return to one of the world’s most lucrative markets.The Wall Street Journal - World - China -
Sainz wins in Australia after Verstappen retires for first time in two years - reaction
Follow live text and radio commentary of the Australian Grand Prix.BBC News - Top stories -
Carlos Sainz wins Australian F1 Grand Prix as Max Verstappen retires early – as it happened
Ferrari claimed a first one-two finish since 2022 as the Spaniard finished ahead of Charles Leclerc while the defending world was forced to retire in Melbourne. A sign of things to come for Red Bull? It’s not just the F1 that races around Albert ...The Guardian - World -
Verstappen exits Australian GP, halting win streak
Max Verstappen's run of nine straight F1 victories end at the Australian Grand Prix, where a brake fire ended his race early Sunday.ESPN - Sports - Australia -
Suspended Australian-born judge challenges deportation in Kiribati
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Australian freed after spending 30 hours in drain
The man said he had gotten stuck while looking for his phone, but police say he fled a crime scene.BBC News - Top stories - Australia -
China Lifts Punishing Tariffs on Australian Wine
Despite its thirst for Australian wine, China had taxed the imports in 2020 over a dispute about Covid-19.The New York Times - Business - China -
Kamala Harris announces new office to implement ‘red flag’ gun control laws
Vice-president launches national resource center at site of 2018 Florida school shooting where 17 were killed. The White House has announced a new national office to support states implementing “red flag” laws to combat gun violence, an initiative ...The Guardian - World -
Kamala Harris Visits Parkland and Urges States to Adopt Red-Flag Gun Laws
At the site of the 2018 school shooting in Florida, the vice president announced federal help for states to limit weapon access for people deemed to be threats.The New York Times - Top stories -
White House looking for 'opportunity to repeal' funding bill provision preventing US embassies from flying pride flags
The White House said it is looking to work with Congress to repeal an effective ban on LGBTQ pride flags flown over U.S. embassies in legislation funding the government through September. President Biden signed the $1.2 trillion spending package ...The Hill - Politics -
Heady days of Sven Göran-Eriksson’s England sit in contrast to flag furore | Jonathan Liew
Emotional scenes at Anfield remind us that the Three Lions’ first foreign manager grasped the role is meant to be fun. The cross stuff. Has it gone yet? Is it safe to open the curtains? Will the people of England once again be free to go about ...The Guardian - World -
Here's what we know about the Singapore-flagged container ship that hit the Baltimore bridge
The container ship, known as the Dali, had previously been involved in a minor incident in Belgium's Port of Antwerp.CNBC - Business -
‘Messes with the mind’: Hamilton hits 14-year low in Australian GP qualifying
Mercedes driver finishes 11th in Melbourne qualifying‘There is a long list of things to fix. Our car is on a knife-edge’Lewis Hamilton delivered a damning assessment of his Mercedes car, bemoaning that it “messes with the mind” after he was left ...The Guardian - World -
Sainz wins in Australia after Verstappen retires
Carlos Sainz leads Charles Leclerc to a Ferrari one-two in the Australian Grand Prix as Max Verstappen's domination of Formula 1 stalls.BBC News - Top stories - Australia -
George Russell’s safety fears after frantic pleas to stop Australian Grand Prix
British driver George Russell was left in a state of panic after his high-speed crash in Sunday’s Australian Grand Prix as he was left stranded in the middle of the Albert Park track in his stricken Mercedes.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Simon Baker reconnects with Australian roots in latest thriller, “Limbo"
Actor Simon Baker is getting rave reviews for his role in the new movie "Limbo." Baker is known for "The Devil Wears Prada," and for seven seasons on the CBS series "The Mentalist." In "Limbo," Baker returns to his Australian roots as Detective ...CBS News - Top stories -
Australian Regulator to Conduct First Financial System Stress Test
Australia’s prudential regulator will conduct its first systemwide stress test, as it seeks to better understand potential risks borne by an increasingly interconnected financial system.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Australian rules football organizers unapologetic for stance on illicit drug testing
The governing body for Australian rules football was aware of players undertaking screening for illicit substances to avoid detection in game-related doping tests and its chief executive on Wednesday said he was “unapologetic” for it.NBC News - Top stories -
Australian Retailers Shake off Malaise With a Little Help From Taylor Swift
Australian retail sales rose, supported partly by sales associated with sold-out concerts by popstar Taylor Swift.The Wall Street Journal - World -
China lifts heavy tariffs on Australian wine as ties improve
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China lifts heavy tariffs on Australian wine as ties improve
China says it will lift tariffs placed on Australian wine over three years ago, in a sign of improving ties between the two countriesABC News - World - China -
China lifts heavy tariffs on Australian wine as ties improve
China said Thursday that it will lift tariffs placed on Australian wine over three years ago, in a sign of improving ties between the two countries.NBC News - Top stories - China -
Kate rumours linked to Russian disinformation
Researchers say a co-ordinated campaign deliberately heightened rumours about the Princess of Wales.BBC News - Top stories - Russia -
Evan Gershkovich's Year in a Russian Prison
Vladimir Putin believes there’s no downside to arresting Americans.The Wall Street Journal - World - Russia -
NFL owners approve ban of swivel hip-drop tackle
NFL owners have approved a rule proposal to ban the swivel hip-drop tackle, the league announced Monday.ESPN - Sports - NFL -
Disposable bans will not work, says vape boss
British American Tobacco boss says bans overseas are not "effective" and the illegal market is large.BBC News - Top stories -
Brazil's Barbosa banned for anti-doping fraud attempt
Flamengo and Brazil striker Gabriel Barbosa is suspended for two years for attempted anti-doping fraud.BBC News - Top stories - Brazil -
Can Florida's Social-Media Ban for Minors Work?
A look at likely court challenges, why verifying users’ ages is tricky and the current status of protections for children.The Wall Street Journal - World -
NCAA prez calls for ban on college prop bets
NCAA president Charlie Baker is calling for a ban on college prop bets in states with legal sports wagering.ESPN - Sports -
Stay! Germany denies reports of sausage dog ban
The government moves to reassure dachshund fans after a petition was launched against a draft law.BBC News - Top stories -
Army lifts ban on serving soldiers having beards
The beards and moustaches must be neat and well-groomed, and troops must maintain a professional appearance.BBC News - Top stories