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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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Trump Attacks Fellow Republicans Over Texas Senate Race As Polls Show Tight Contest
Donald Trump criticized fellow Republicans over the Texas Senate race, while White House press secretary Katie Zacharia addressed questions on press briefings.
Finance
UK Banks Expect Higher Taxes in Upcoming Budget Amid Booming Profits
Senior banking executives tell the BBC they expect higher taxes in the upcoming Budget as Chancellor John Healey weighs options.
Entertainment
Penguin Colony Review: An Antarctic Odyssey of Nazis and Lovecraftian Horrors
Origame Digital's Penguin Colony is an odd, absorbing adventure game that sends players waddling across Antarctica in search of an eldritch entity.
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Trump Calls Renewed Ukrainian Refinery Strikes a ‘Disgrace’ After Ceasefire Collapses
US President Donald Trump criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, calling renewed strikes on Russian oil refineries a disgrace.
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EU’s von der Leyen Pledges to Maintain Russia Sanctions Until War Stops
European leaders met in Brussels to discuss Ukraine as European Commission President von der Leyen vowed to keep sanctions on Russia.
Technology & AI
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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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