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Huge Crowds Watch Rescue of Stranded Shark in South Korea
Huge crowds gathered in South Korea to watch the rescue of a stranded shark nicknamed Bukangi from a canal in Busan.
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Fast-Fashion Giant Shein Outperforms Several Australian Retailers in Ethical Fashion Report
According to the 11th Baptist World Aid ethical fashion report, online retailer Shein outperformed several Australian high street brands.
Business
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby Faces Backlash Over Wealth Tax Comments
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby is facing conservative backlash after calling for a national wealth tax and inheritance tax in a recent interview.
World
France’s Culture of Violent Policing Means the Battle for Its Streets Is Far From Over
According to a report by The Guardian, France's policing methods and focus on repressing public dissent continue to spark fierce street battles.
World
Storm Austen Forecast to Hit Southern UK with 60mph Gusts
The Met Office warns that Storm Austen will bring heavy rain and winds of up to 60mph to southern parts of the UK at the end of the week.
Business
Millions Unable to Access Money as Major Revolut Outage Disrupts Services
A major Revolut outage has left millions unable to access funds, use cards, or complete transfers due to an ongoing service disruption.
Finance
Revolut Outage Disrupts Multiple Services as Thousands Report App Issues
A Revolut outage on Tuesday impacted multiple services, leaving thousands of users unable to make payments or access funds through the app.
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Just Eat Apologises After AI Food Mistakes Spark Social Media Ridicule
Just Eat has apologised and paused its AI image tool after bizarre delivery app menu mistakes, such as bacon and eggs in cola, went viral.
Technology & AI
US Teens Access Nudify Apps Despite Parental Controls, Report Finds
A Tech Transparency Project report reveals US teens easily download AI nudify apps despite Apple and Google parental controls.
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Huge Crowds Watch Rescue of Stranded Shark in South Korea
Huge crowds gathered in South Korea to watch the rescue of a stranded shark nicknamed Bukangi from a canal in Busan.
World
Trump Hails Release of US Teacher Stephen Hubbard by Russia
President Donald Trump welcomed the release of US teacher Stephen Hubbard by Russia, stating no prisoner swap or concessions were required.
World
France’s Culture of Violent Policing Means the Battle for Its Streets Is Far From Over
According to a report by The Guardian, France's policing methods and focus on repressing public dissent continue to spark fierce street battles.
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Civil Servant on Trial Admits Mistakes Juggling Five Government Jobs
A civil servant accused of fraudulently earning over £284,000 while juggling five full-time government jobs has admitted making mistakes.
Business
Fast-Fashion Giant Shein Outperforms Several Australian Retailers in Ethical Fashion Report
According to the 11th Baptist World Aid ethical fashion report, online retailer Shein outperformed several Australian high street brands.
Business
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby Faces Backlash Over Wealth Tax Comments
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby is facing conservative backlash after calling for a national wealth tax and inheritance tax in a recent interview.
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Entertainment
Cindy Crawford ‘Beyond Heartbroken’ After Death of Son Presley Gerber at 27
Supermodel Cindy Crawford and her family are grieving the death of her 27-year-old son, Presley Gerber, whose passing is being investigated as a suspected overdose.
Entertainment
Computer Analysis Links Shakespeare and Marlowe to Edward III Play
New computerised textual analysis concludes that William Shakespeare and Christopher Marlowe collaborated on the 1596 play Edward III.
Entertainment
Tim Winton’s Cloudstreet Voted Australia’s Favourite Book in ABC Radio National Poll
Tim Winton’s Cloudstreet has been voted Australia’s favourite book in a nationwide poll conducted by ABC Radio National, with Markus Zusak coming second.
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