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News coverage of events and celebrations in the Middle East and India
The two articles from The Guardian cover news and events from the Middle East and India, including war and mourning in the Middle East, as well as lunar new year and Holi celebrations. The articles co...
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- The Guardian's picture editors select photographs from around the world
- Photographs of events and celebrations in the Middle East and India
High-stakes US Senate primaries in Texas as 2026 midterms approach
The 2026 Texas Senate primaries are a high-stakes contest that will test both parties' appetite for political change in the Trump era. On the Republican side, four-term incumbent John Cornyn is facing...
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- Texas is holding high-stakes Senate primaries on March 3, 2026 that will test both parties' appetite for political change in the Trump era
- The Republican primary is a contest between four-term incumbent John Cornyn and scandal-plagued Attorney General Ken Paxton, with Paxton positioning himself as the pro-Trump candidate
- On the Democratic side, state representative James Talarico and Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett are competing, presenting different strategies for winning in the traditionally Republican state
Discovery of a freshwater crocodile in a creek in Newcastle, Australia
Several news articles report on the discovery of a freshwater crocodile in Ironbark Creek in Wallsend, Newcastle, Australia on Saturday afternoon. Authorities were alerted and Australian Reptile Park ...
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- A juvenile freshwater crocodile was spotted in Ironbark Creek in Wallsend, Newcastle, Australia on Saturday afternoon
- Australian Reptile Park rangers were called to search for and capture the crocodile
- The crocodile was eventually captured on Sunday evening by crocodile handler Billy Collett of the Australian Reptile Park
Impact of US-Israel strikes on Iran on global oil and gas markets
The articles cover the potential impact of the recent US-Israel strikes on Iran on global oil and gas markets. There is a consensus that the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global shipping route, is at r...
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- About a fifth of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas passes through the Strait of Hormuz
- Iran has threatened to disrupt or close the Strait of Hormuz in response to the US-Israel strikes
- Oil prices jumped over 10% over the weekend, reaching over $80 per barrel
Upcoming total lunar eclipse, known as a 'blood moon', visible across Australia and parts of the Americas
The upcoming total lunar eclipse, commonly known as a 'blood moon', will be visible across Australia and parts of the Americas on March 3, 2023. The eclipse will turn the moon a reddish-orange color a...
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- The total lunar eclipse will occur on March 3, 2023
- The eclipse will be visible across Australia, with the best viewing times varying by location
- The eclipse will turn the moon a reddish-orange 'blood moon' color
Dispute between US government and AI company Anthropic over military use of AI
The articles cover a dispute between the US government, particularly the Pentagon, and the AI company Anthropic over the military's use of Anthropic's AI technology. The Pentagon demanded Anthropic lo...
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- The Pentagon demanded Anthropic loosen ethical guidelines on its AI systems or face severe consequences
- Anthropic refused to allow its AI to be used for mass surveillance or autonomous weapons
- President Trump ordered all federal agencies to stop using Anthropic's technology
Breakdown of the long-running radio partnership between Kyle Sandilands and Jackie 'O' Henderson
The long-running partnership between radio hosts Kyle Sandilands and Jackie 'O' Henderson has come to a dramatic end after 25 years on air together. Following an heated on-air clash where Sandilands a...
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- Henderson has stepped away from the KIIS FM radio show to 'gather her thoughts' after a heated on-air clash with co-host Sandilands
- Sandilands accused Henderson of being 'off with the fairies' and unfocused at work due to her 'fixation' on astrology during a discussion on Prince Andrew
- ARN, the owner of KIIS FM, has terminated Henderson's $100 million contract and suspended Sandilands for 'serious misconduct' following the on-air incident
UK's position on military action against Iran by the US and Israel
The articles cover the evolving position of the UK government, led by Prime Minister Keir Starmer, on the military action taken by the US and Israel against Iran. Initially, Starmer refused to allow t...
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- UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer initially refused to allow the US to use British military bases to attack Iran, citing lack of legal basis
- Starmer later agreed to allow the US to use the bases for 'defensive' strikes on Iranian missile sites after Iran launched retaliatory missile and drone attacks across the Middle East, including on British assets and citizens
- Trump criticized Starmer for taking 'far too long' to allow the US to use the bases, saying the UK 'took far too much time'
Police shootings of men with knives in Sydney and Brisbane
Multiple articles report on two separate incidents where police shot men armed with knives in Sydney and Brisbane on Tuesday. In the Potts Point incident in Sydney, police were called to reports of an...
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- Police were called to reports of an armed man attacking two women in an apartment complex in Sydney's Potts Point around 10:50am on Tuesday
- The man in Potts Point was shot and killed by police after allegedly threatening them with a knife
- In a separate incident around 8:30am on Tuesday, police shot a 36-year-old man in the shoulder in a unit in Newcastle after he allegedly threatened them with an 'edged weapon'
Injuries and player availability concerns for AFL teams ahead of the new season
The articles cover the injury concerns and player availability for several AFL teams ahead of the start of the new season. There is consensus that Collingwood captain Darcy Moore is confident of being...
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- Collingwood captain Darcy Moore is confident he will be fit for the start of the AFL season despite a calf strain in January
- Jeremy Howe, Collingwood veteran defender, is doubtful for the opening round match against St Kilda due to a calf injury
- Bulldogs stars Sam Darcy, Adam Treloar and Bailey Dale need to prove their fitness ahead of the opening round
Suspected arson attacks on tobacco stores in Victoria and Queensland
The articles cover suspected arson attacks on tobacco stores in Mooroopna, Victoria and Andergrove, Mackay, Queensland. In Mooroopna, a tobacco store was gutted by a suspicious fire, with a man seen f...
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- A tobacco store in Mooroopna, Victoria was gutted by a suspicious fire on Thursday, with a man seen running from the building before speeding away in a small red hatchback
- The Tobacco Shed in Andergrove, Mackay, Queensland has been the target of four arson attacks this year, with the most recent one causing significant damage to neighboring businesses
Arson attacks on tobacco stores in Australia
The articles cover multiple arson attacks on tobacco stores in different regions of Australia. There is a consensus that a tobacco store in Mooroopna, Victoria was gutted by a suspicious fire on Febru...
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- A tobacco store in Mooroopna, Victoria was gutted by a suspicious fire on February 23
- A tobacco store in Mackay, Queensland has been targeted by arson four times in 2023
- The Mackay tobacco store was recently subject to 90-day closures by Queensland Health for allegedly selling illegal tobacco and vapes
Review of the 2025 Australian federal election defeat for the Liberal Party
The articles cover a review commissioned by the Liberal Party into its catastrophic defeat in the 2025 Australian federal election. The review, led by Pru Goward and Nick Minchin, was critical of form...
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- The Liberal Party commissioned a review of its 2025 federal election defeat, led by Pru Goward and Nick Minchin
- The review was critical of former Liberal leader Peter Dutton and his campaign management, describing his 'grim and introverted demeanour' and the breakdown in relationship between his office and the party's campaign director Andrew Hirst
- The review also criticized the Liberal Party's work-from-home policy, which it said alienated female voters, and Jane Hume's 'Chinese spies' comment, which hurt the party's standing with Chinese Australian voters
Liberal Party of Australia's secret review of its catastrophic 2025 federal election defeat
The Liberal Party is facing criticism for its decision to suppress a scathing review of its catastrophic 2025 federal election defeat, the party's worst result in history. The review, led by former NS...
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- The Liberal Party commissioned a review of its 2025 federal election defeat, led by former NSW Liberal MP Pru Goward and former federal Liberal MP Nick Minchin
- The review found the 2025 election campaign was the 'worst the party has ever fought'
- The review was critical of former Liberal leader Peter Dutton, his relationship with the party's campaign director Andrew Hirst, and the party's policies and messaging, especially the work-from-home (WFH) policy
Dispute over NRL player Zac Lomax's attempted move from Parramatta Eels to Melbourne Storm
The articles cover a dispute over NRL player Zac Lomax's attempted move from the Parramatta Eels to the Melbourne Storm. Lomax was released by the Eels to join the now-postponed R360 rugby union compe...
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- Zac Lomax was released by the Parramatta Eels to join the now-postponed R360 rugby union competition
- When the R360 launch was postponed, Lomax began approaches to join the Melbourne Storm
- The Eels commenced legal proceedings to prevent Lomax from joining the Storm, as his Eels contract release was contingent on him not joining another NRL club
Australia's gender pay gap and efforts to address it
The articles cover the persistent gender pay gap in Australia, reporting that it has narrowed slightly to 11.2% but men are still nearly twice as likely as women to be in the highest paid roles. The f...
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- Australia's gender pay gap has narrowed to 11.2%, but men are still nearly twice as likely as women to be in the highest paid roles
- More than 50% of employers have a gender pay gap larger than 11.2% in favour of men
- The finance and insurance industries continue to have the largest, consistent pay gap between women and men
Gender pay gap in Australia, with a focus on large companies and industries
The articles cover the state of the gender pay gap in Australia, with a focus on large companies and various industries. There is a consensus that the overall gender pay gap has narrowed slightly to 1...
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- Australia's gender pay gap has narrowed to 11.2%, down 0.9 percentage points from the previous year
- Men are nearly twice as likely as women to be in the highest paid roles, while women are 1.4 times more likely to be in the lowest paid roles
- Over 50% of employers have a gender pay gap larger than 11.2% in favor of men
Former AFL player Nick Stevens accused of defrauding clients in pool installation business
Multiple news articles cover the case of former AFL player Nick Stevens, who is accused of defrauding six families in the regional Victorian city of Mildura by taking a total of $171,000 for swimming ...
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- Nick Stevens, a former Port Adelaide and Carlton AFL player, is facing trial in the County Court of Victoria over allegations he defrauded six families in the regional city of Mildura
- Stevens is accused of obtaining a total of $171,000 from the six families for swimming pools that were either illegally installed or not provided
- Stevens has pleaded not guilty to 13 counts of obtaining a financial advantage by deception, one count of using a false document and four counts of theft laid as alternatives
Former AFL player accused of defrauding customers with pool installation business
The articles report that former AFL player Nick Stevens is facing trial in the County Court of Victoria over allegations that he defrauded six families in the regional city of Mildura, Victoria, out o...
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- Nick Stevens, a former Port Adelaide and Carlton AFL player, is facing trial in the County Court of Victoria
- Stevens is accused of defrauding six families in the regional city of Mildura, Victoria, out of a total of $171,000
- Stevens is facing charges including 13 counts of obtaining financial advantage by deception, four counts of theft, and one count of using a false document
Manslaughter conviction of man who fatally attacked elderly postmaster in Victoria, Australia
The articles cover the manslaughter conviction of Troy Maskell for the 2021 fatal attack on 73-year-old postmaster John Burke in Strathmerton, Victoria. Maskell was found guilty of manslaughter for a ...
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- Troy Maskell, 47, was found guilty of the manslaughter of 73-year-old postmaster John Burke
- The attack occurred in August 2021 at a service station in Strathmerton, northern Victoria
- Burke died in hospital two months after the attack, which was caught on CCTV footage