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Weekend photos from around the world
The articles cover a selection of photographs from around the world, as curated by the Guardian's picture editors. The first article focuses on topics like firewalkers, festivals, and fashion, while t...
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- The Guardian's picture editors select photographs from around the world
Liza Minnelli memoir detailing her life in show business and personal struggles
The two Guardian articles provide an in-depth look at Liza Minnelli's memoir 'Kids, Wait Till You Hear This!', which details her life in show business and personal struggles. The articles cover Minnel...
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- Liza Minnelli's father was film director Vincente Minnelli, and her mother was Judy Garland
- Minnelli had to take care of her mother Judy Garland from a young age due to Garland's mental health issues and addictions
- Minnelli married four times, including to Peter Allen, Peter Sellers, and David Gest
Margot Robbie's dramatic new hairstyle at Paris Fashion Week
The articles report that actress Margot Robbie appeared at the Chanel show at Paris Fashion Week with a dramatic new hairstyle - a long bob with a wispy fringe. Hairdressing experts say this kind of d...
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- Margot Robbie appeared at the Chanel show at Paris Fashion Week with a dramatic new long bob hairstyle with a wispy fringe
- Hairdressers and experts say Robbie's new look is a dramatic change that can signify a life change
- The new hairstyle is described as a 'scrappy eyebrow sweeping bang' that is 'fresh, dramatic and suits the 'It' girl of the moment'
The breakup of the long-running radio partnership between Kyle Sandilands and Jackie 'O' Henderson
The articles cover the high-profile breakup of the long-running radio partnership between Kyle Sandilands and Jackie 'O' Henderson. After 27 years together, including a record-breaking $200 million, 1...
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- Sandilands and Henderson had a 27-year broadcasting partnership
- They were on a 10-year, $200 million contract with radio company ARN that was set to run until 2034
- On February 20, 2026, Sandilands berated Henderson on-air for her interest in astrology, accusing her of being 'off with the fairies' and 'unfocused'
Tottenham Hotspur facing relegation from the Premier League
The articles cover Tottenham Hotspur's current struggles, with the club sitting just one point above the Premier League relegation zone. Tottenham have not won a league match since the end of December...
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- Tottenham are currently 1 point above the relegation zone with 9 games remaining
- Tottenham have not won a Premier League match since the end of December, going winless in their last 7 games
- Tottenham lost 3-1 to Crystal Palace, with Micky van de Ven being sent off for Tottenham
South Australian government releases wrong email from cancer patient, drawing criticism
In the lead-up to the South Australian state election, the SA government found itself in a public relations crisis after releasing an email it claimed was from a terminal cancer patient praising the h...
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- The SA Health Minister's office released an email it claimed was from terminal cancer patient Stephen James King praising the health system, but later admitted it was from a different person with the same name
- Bronwen Paterson, the widow of Stephen James King, was distraught after the government released the email without her consent
- Health Minister Chris Picton has apologized and taken responsibility for the error, calling it 'completely unacceptable'
David Littleproud resigns as leader of the National Party of Australia
David Littleproud has announced his resignation as the leader of the National Party of Australia, citing exhaustion and a lack of energy to continue leading the party. Littleproud, who has been the pa...
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- David Littleproud has resigned as leader of the National Party of Australia
- Littleproud said he is 'buggered' and no longer has the energy to lead the party
- Littleproud will continue to serve as the member for the Queensland electorate of Maranoa
Dispute over completion of Sydney's M6 motorway project due to sinkholes and construction issues
The articles cover the ongoing dispute over the completion of the $3.1 billion M6 motorway project in Sydney, which was halted in 2024 after massive sinkholes emerged during construction. The NSW gove...
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- The $3.1 billion M6 motorway project in Sydney was halted in 2024 after massive sinkholes emerged during construction
- The project is 90% complete, but has been delayed until 2028 due to the construction issues
- The NSW government has issued a 'notice of default' to the contractor CGU, forcing them to resume work by May 1 or face potential legal action
Boil water alert issued for Darwin after flooding of main water supply dam
Multiple articles from ABC News report that a boil water alert has been issued for Darwin, Australia and surrounding areas due to flooding at the Darwin River Dam, which provides the majority of drink...
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- A boil water alert has been issued for Darwin and surrounding areas due to flooding at the Darwin River Dam, which provides about 85% of drinking water for the Greater Darwin area
- On Monday, heavy rainfall caused the Darwin River Dam to reach over 110% capacity, flooding the pump station and associated equipment
- The flooding caused the water pumps at the dam to shut down in order to prevent damage, leading to the need for a boil water alert and a call for Darwin residents to reduce water usage
Driver involved in fatal crash in Daylesford, Victoria gives testimony at inquest
The articles cover the inquest testimony of William Herbert Swale, the 69-year-old driver involved in a fatal crash in Daylesford, Victoria in November 2023 that killed 5 people. Swale, who has type 1...
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- William Herbert Swale, 69, was the driver involved in the crash that killed 5 people in Daylesford, Victoria in November 2023
- Swale suffered a severe hypoglycaemic episode while driving his BMW X5, causing him to lose control and crash into outdoor diners at The Royal Daylesford Hotel
- The victims killed in the crash were Pratibha Sharma, 44, her daughter Anvi, 9, her partner Jatin Kumar, 30, their friend Vivek Bhatia, 38, and Bhatia's son Vihaan, 11
UK's multibillion AI drive built on 'phantom investments' and shaky accounting
The articles expose a pattern of 'phantom investments' and shaky accounting in the UK government's multibillion-pound drive to establish the country as a leader in AI. Two key companies, Nscale and Co...
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- UK government has proclaimed massive deals to build new datacentres, create thousands of jobs and construct a supercomputer
- These investments are led by two firms linked to AI giant Nvidia: London-based Nscale and the US company CoreWeave
- In 2024, Rishi Sunak's government hailed a £1bn commitment from CoreWeave to help 'cement the UK's position as a world leader in AI'
Murder of Australian man Zivan Radmanovic in a Bali villa
The articles cover the murder of Australian Zivan Radmanovic in a Bali villa in June 2025. Three Australian citizens, Mevlut Coskun, Paea I Middlemore Tupou and Darcy Jenson, were convicted for the cr...
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- Three Australian citizens Mevlut Coskun, Paea I Middlemore Tupou and Darcy Jenson were convicted for the shooting death of Zivan Radmanovic, a 32-year-old from Melbourne
- Coskun and Tupou were sentenced to 16 years in prison, and Jenson was sentenced to 12 years
- The shooting occurred on June 14 in a villa in Bali where Radmanovic was staying with his wife Jazmyn Gourdeas and her sister and partner Sanar Ghanim
Profile of Angus Taylor, the opposition leader in Australia and his family's extensive wealth
The articles profile Angus Taylor, the opposition leader in Australia, and the extensive wealth of his family. They detail Taylor's privileged background, including his education at elite institutions...
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- Angus Taylor is a fourth-generation farmer from south-eastern NSW
- Taylor attended The King's School, Sydney University and received a Rhodes scholarship to Oxford University
- Taylor had a successful career as a consultant at McKinsey & Company and later Port Jackson Partners
An Australian businessman accused of providing reports to Chinese spies
The articles cover the case of Alexander Csergo, a 59-year-old Sydney-born businessman accused of acting as a source for two spies believed to have worked for China's Ministry of State Security. Cserg...
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- Alexander Csergo is a 59-year-old Sydney-born businessman
- Csergo is accused of acting as a source for two spies believed to have worked for China's Ministry of State Security (MSS)
- Csergo was living and running a business in Shanghai in November 2021 when he was approached on LinkedIn by someone claiming to be from a Chinese think tank
Labor's plan to raise tax rate on largest super balances, with Greens' support
The articles cover Labor's plan to raise the tax rate on the largest superannuation balances, which has now secured the support of the Greens in the Senate. The plan will see balances between $3 milli...
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- Labor's plan to raise the tax rate on superannuation balances between $3m and $10m from 15% to 30%, and balances above $10m to 40%
- The Greens have agreed to support the amended legislation, which also increases the low-income superannuation tax offset
- The changes will affect around 90,000 people, or 0.3% of super account holders
Ukraine's assistance to US and allies against Iranian drones in the Middle East
The articles focus on Ukraine's assistance to the US and its allies in the Middle East in countering the threat of Iranian drones, which have been increasingly used in attacks on the region. Ukraine h...
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- Ukraine has developed low-cost interceptor drones to counter the Iranian Shahed drones used by Russia in the Ukraine war
- Ukraine has received requests from the US, Europe and 11 countries neighboring Iran to provide assistance in defending against Iranian drone attacks
- Ukrainian president Zelenskyy said Ukraine has sent drone experts and equipment to the Middle East, including to the US base in Jordan, to help defend against Iranian drones
West Ham defeat Brentford in FA Cup penalty shootout
The two Guardian articles cover West Ham's victory over Brentford in the FA Cup fifth round, with West Ham advancing to the quarter-finals via a penalty shootout. The main consensus facts are that Jar...
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- West Ham defeated Brentford 5-3 on penalties after a 2-2 draw in normal time
- Jarrod Bowen scored twice for West Ham in normal time
- Igor Thiago scored twice for Brentford to equalize after Bowen's goals
Steve Carell stars in new comedy TV show 'Rooster'
The articles cover the new TV comedy 'Rooster' which stars Steve Carell as Greg Russo, a successful author who returns to the college where his daughter Katie teaches in order to support her through h...
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- Steve Carell plays the lead role of Greg Russo, a successful author of genre fiction, in the new 10-part TV dramedy 'Rooster'
- Carell's character Greg Russo returns to the college where his daughter Katie (Charly Clive) teaches, as he tries to support her through her marital troubles
- John C. McGinley plays the college president Walter Mann, who is a fan of Greg's writing and likes to be naked
Violent brawl between Brazilian soccer teams Cruzeiro and Atletico Mineiro leads to 23 red cards
The articles report on a violent brawl that broke out during a Brazilian soccer match between Cruzeiro and Atletico Mineiro, leading to 23 red cards being issued to players from both teams. The fight ...
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- 23 players were red-carded after a violent brawl between Cruzeiro and Atletico Mineiro
- The brawl began when Cruzeiro midfielder Christian challenged Atletico goalkeeper Everson, who responded by rugby-tackling him to the turf
- Former Brazil forward Hulk was among the players sent off following the violence that lasted more than a minute
US House and Senate votes on war powers resolutions related to US-Israel conflict with Iran
The articles cover the ongoing votes in the US House and Senate on war powers resolutions related to the US-Israel military conflict with Iran. There is a consensus that the House rejected a resolutio...
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- The House voted 212-219 to reject a war powers resolution proposed by Thomas Massie and Ro Khanna that would have forced the US to withdraw from the conflict with Iran until Congress authorized military action
- The Senate GOP rejected a similar war powers resolution on Wednesday, with only Rand Paul of Kentucky breaking with his party to support it
- Six US troops have been killed, as well as 1,230 people in Iran, since the start of the US-Israel military campaign against Iran