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The Independent
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August 18, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
5:00 a.m. chapters chapters Are Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz Friends? By Giri Nathan Inside the rivalry that has already defined a new generation of tennis.
New York Mag
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August 18, 2025
Photo-Illustration: Intelligencer; Photo: Getty Images Are Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz actually friends? A lot of fans seem to believe they are friends, or want to believe that they are; a lot of people involved in the Tennis Content...
Queensland premier rules out changes to coal royalty scheme despite pressure from mining industry
The Guardian
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August 18, 2025
Queensland’s premier has ruled out changes to the state’s coal royalties regime, often dubbed the world’s highest, amid pressure from the industry. David Crisafulli gave his strongest denial yet of any changes at a press conference in Emerald, in...
Hamas tells mediators it approves latest Gaza ceasefire proposal
The Guardian
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August 18, 2025
Hamas told mediators it approves latest Gaza ceasefire proposal, group official saysHamas has informed mediators that it approves the latest Gaza ceasefire proposal, a group official told Reuters on Monday. The official did not provide further...
Cambridge Dictionary’s latest additions include ‘skibidi,’ ‘tradwife’ and ‘delulu’
CNN
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August 18, 2025
London — The increasing use of TikTok trends and social media terms in everyday conversation has led Cambridge Dictionary to include “skibidi,” “delulu” and “tradwife” in the 6,000 new words it has added to its online edition over the past year....
New data shows Australian genomics testing leading the global dairy industry
The Advocate
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August 18, 2025
"More genetics brings additional benefits to the Australian dairy industry such as new bloodlines, more out cross options, and bulls which maximise feed conversion, production, and are sustainable, long-lasting and healthy."
Australia rejects visa for far-right Netanyahu ally
Ynet
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August 18, 2025
Australia’s Interior Minister Tony Burke announced Monday that the visa application of Israeli Knesset member Simcha Rothman had been denied, just a day before he was set to arrive for events with the local Jewish community. The decision, reported...
Nigerian Newspapers9 seconds ago Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines For Today, Monday, 18th August, 2025 Good morning Nigeria. Welcome to the Naija News roundup of top newspaper headlines in Nigeria for today, Monday, 18th August, 2025 1. Fubara: Tinubu…
Naija News
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August 18, 2025
Good morning Nigeria. Welcome to the Naija News roundup of top newspaper headlines in Nigeria for today, Monday, 18th August, 2025 Veteran Nollywood actor, Kenneth Okonkwo, has accused President Bola Tinubu of usurping the autonomy of Rivers State...
English railways station reveals £10million upgrade after finally reopening – with new city train routes
The Scottish Sun
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August 18, 2025
AN ENGLISH railway station has revealed a £10 million upgrade and new city train routes after finally reopening. After lengthy delays leaving rail users frustrated, the impressive new facilities have now opened at the station in Merseyside. 2 Lea...
Grenade explodes into Australia with Dig campaign
Mumbrella
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August 18, 2025
British protein bar brand, Grenade, has debuted in Australia with a campaign from Dig, bringing its playful personality down under with a local twist. The announcement: Grenade, the UK’s #1 best-selling protein bar brand* is turning heads in...
Saudi Health Minister Meets Students at Australian Universities
MedEdge MEA
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August 18, 2025
Saudi Health Minister, H.E. Fahad AlJalajel met with a group of Saudi students in Australia at Monash University in Melbourne, one of the world’s leading educational institutions. During the meeting, AlJalajel engaged with students from diverse...
South Alabama soccer defeats Tennessee Tech for first win of new season
Mobile Courant - Alabama
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August 17, 2025
South Alabama Jaguars Women's Soccer secured their first win of the season on Sunday, defeating Tennessee Tech 2-0 at home. The match opened with a goal in the 11th minute when Victoria Rocci delivered a corner kick to Melina Descary, who scored...
Queensland police go to court in bid to stop Story Bridge pro-Palestine protest march
The Guardian
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August 18, 2025
The Queensland police service will take protest organisers to court in an effort to halt a planned pro-Palestine march over Brisbane’s Story Bridge this weekend. Justice for Palestine Magan-djin (Brisbane) have advertised plans to march over the...
Australia’s Own Ingenuity: The Drone-In-A-Box solution on a Mission to Transform Data Capture
The National Tribune
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August 18, 2025
Key Facts: The Mars helicopter Ingenuity was conceived in 2014 at JPL, initially facing scepticism due to Mars’ thin atmosphere but successfully achieved first flight in April 2021 Ingenuity was designed with strict constraints: under 2kg weight,...
Top 10 Must-See Gigs At This Year’s Brisbane Festival
The Music.com.au
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August 18, 2025
A Brisbane local would be quick to tell you that spring is arguably the city’s most colourful season. Before the purple of the infamous jacarandas that bloom in October, Brissy is painted bright hot pink, and twinkles with the lights of the best...
Australia : One Million Dollars to Combat Islamophobia in New South Wales
Tunisie Numerique
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August 17, 2025
The Labor government of Chris Minns, Premier of New South Wales (NSW), announced on Monday a $1 million funding package to strengthen efforts against Islamophobia and hate speech targeting Muslims. The funding, provided by the Premier’s Department...
New pilot facility fast-tracks membrane innovation
The Australian Mining Review
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August 18, 2025
(Image source: CSIRO) The facility offers a unique blend of expertise, infrastructure and access. Monash University and CSIRO have unveiled a joint membrane pilot facility to grow Australia’s ability to translate research into real-world...
'We Don't Want You Here': Australia Cancels Far-Right Israeli Politician's Visa
MENAFN
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August 18, 2025
(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) The Australian government cancelled the visa of a far-right Israeli politician on Monday ahead of a speaking tour, a move event organisers tagged "viciously antisemitic". Simcha Rothman, whose party is part of Israel Prime...
Google Agrees To $36-Million Fine For Anti-Competitive Deals With Australia Telcos
MENAFN
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August 18, 2025
(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Google agreed on Monday (August 18) to pay a A$55 million ($35.8 million) fine in Australia after the consumer watchdog found it had hurt competition by paying the country's two largest telcos to pre-install its search...
Local professor to launch his latest book on Polynesian migration
Mansfield News Journal - Ohio
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Ohio State Mansfield Professor Tim Berra is set to launch his latest book, "The Peopling of Polynesia: From Taiwan to Easter Island," with a public event at 5 p.m. Sept. 2 in the John and Pearl Conard Performance Hall inside Riedl Hall on the Ohio...