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Part of Beirut silo complex collapses

Part of the Beirut port grain silos collapsed on Sunday (July 31), just days before the second anniversary of the massive explosion that damaged them, sending a cloud of dust over the capital and reviving traumatic memories of the blast that killed more than 215 people. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au
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Angry texts expose rift as Manly stars meet

Manly wore the jersey featuring rainbow stripes and trim in Thursday’s loss to the Sydney Roosters but seven stars decided not to play due to their religious and cultural views.Stream every game of every round of the 2022 NRL Telstra Premiership Season Live & Ad-Break Free During Play on Kayo. New to Kayo? Start your free trial now >Josh Aloiai, Jason Saab, Christian Tuipulotu, Josh Schuster, Haumole Olakau’atu, Tolu Koula and Toafofoa Sipley all stood down from the 20-10 loss but are expected to return against the Parramatta Eels on Friday night.Manly admitted wrongdoing in not consulting the players about the jersey before the match, but promised to wear the rainbow colours again in the future.Josh Aloiai met with Jake Trbojevic, Lachlan Croker and a fourth player for breakfast on Sunday in hopes of healing some of the wounds of the week, but The Daily Telegraph reports the damage has already been done.According to the publication, some Manly players fired off angry text messa...
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‘Irrelevant’ Adam Bandt calling for ‘green utopia’

Nationals Leader David Littleproud says Greens Leader Adam Bandt is “irrelevant” as he looks to make a “green utopia” that has no practical reality in the real world. Mr Bandt has called for a gas and coal moratorium to be introduced, which Prime Minister Anthony Albanese declared he would not do. “There is no way in the world you can get rid of our coal and gas industries here and what Adam doesn’t understand is they pay the bills,” Mr Littlepoud told Sky News Australia. “Not just to the states but also to us at a federal level with income tax and royalties through the states.” Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au
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‘It will fail’: Lambie’s message to Albo

Her biggest concern, she says, is that it is “purely symbolism” and won’t actually help close the gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians. Her plea comes after the Prime Minister, at the Garma Festival in the Northern Territory, unveiled the question he is prepared to ask Australians at some point before the next federal election. In his speech, he said: “We should consider asking our fellow Australians something as simple as ‘Do you support an alteration to the constitution that establishes an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice?’”Senator Lambie said it was “fabulous” that there was a desire to enshrine an Aboriginal voice in the constitution, but Australia needed to see details first. “Giving us the details after instead of beforehand is a real worry for me,” Senator Lambie told Sky News. “I’m surprised that Labor is doing that because the last nine years in government, they’ve always wanted the details upfront, so that’s a bit of a worry. “I think that if you d...
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Secret to TV’s greatest marriage

In this exclusive edited extract, Larry reveals some of his favourite moments on-screen … and the secret of his TV ‘marriage’.“There are a couple of young guys doing a TV show out of a garage, and they want to come in to the set of The Price Is Right and film a little stunt — what do you think?” the show’s publicist asked.We’d get these requests all the time. By 1998, Price had well and truly burnt itself into popular culture with its kooky catchphrases and crazy contestants. We had regular setvisits by people who wanted to include us in their quirky little projects.One time, we shot a quick skit during a commercial break. They told me it was for a low-budget film, and if I agreed to be involved, I’d get paid something crazy like $126. Clearly the price was wrong, but I was up for anything fun. I was told all I had to do was play the host of The Price Is Right: a role that I, for your information, executed brilliantly.Well, that little low-budget film was called The Castle and it’s sti...
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Families of Azovstal Defenders Protest Olenivka Attack

Family members of Ukrainian servicemen that defended the Azovstal steelworks gathered in Kyiv on July 30 to protest an attack on a detention center in Russian-occupied Olenivka the previous day that killed Ukrainian prisoners of war. Dozens of attendees held signs that read “Free the defenders of Azovstal” and “Geneva Convention doesn’t work” as they collectively chanted “Russia is a sponsor of terrorism”. “Before the attack there was still hope he would return, but after yesterday’s situation who knows,” said Violetta Shovkova, the wife of one of the defenders. “War crimes, crimes against humanity, and the genocide of the Ukrainian people in the 21st century must be punished,” said the Association of Families of Defenders of Azovstal in their demand for Russia to be internationally recognized as a terrorist state. Both Ukraine and Russia denied responsibility for the attack in Olenivka, with Russia’s Ministry of Defense blaming US-made HIMARS and Kyiv accusing Russian forces of shelli...
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‘It’s cr**’: Chalmers goes nuclear after win

Chalmers’ post-race press conference was shut down after he hit out at reports of friction between himself and Aussie Olympic legend Emma McKeon. Chalmers swam a lightning final leg to help Australia to win gold in the men’s 4x100m freestyle relay on Sunday morning (AEST), alongside William Yang, Zac Incerti and Flynn Southam, but the post-race interview was quickly shifted towards the swirling rumours of a so-called “love triangle”. Chalmers dated McKeon for a few months as was first reported in September. McKeon is now in a relationship with Aussie star Cody Simpson, as was first made public in May. Chalmers, the Rio Olympics 100m freestyle gold medallist, lashed out at the suggestions, calling them “crap”. In an extraordinary end to Austrlia’s golden night in the Birmingham pool, it emerged: — Chalmers insisted he did congratulate McKeon on the pool deck following their mixed relay victory— McKeon said she and Chalmers did shake hands after the race; and— Chalmers said he will soon ...
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Spain, Brazil report first monkeypox-related deaths outside Africa

Spain is one of the world's worst-hit countries, with 4,298 people there infected with the virus, according to the health ministry's emergency and alert coordination centre.An official would not give the specific cause of death for the fatality pending the outcome of an autopsy.The man, who local media said had serious immune system problems, died on Thursday in Belo Horizonte, the capital of the southeastern Minas Gerais state."It is important to underline that he had serious co-morbidities, so as not to spread panic in the population. The death rate is very low" for monkeypox, said Minas Gerais health secretary Fabio Baccheretti, who added that the patient was undergoing cancer treatment.Brazil's health ministry has recorded close to 1,000 monkeypox cases, mostly in Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro states, which are also in the country's southeast.The World Health Organization (WHO) last Saturday declared the monkeypox outbreak a global health emergency.The dise...
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Nancy Pelosi’s Taiwan visit would create ‘another crisis’ for Biden administration

US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s planned trip to Taipei would “create another crisis” for President Joe Biden and his administration, says The New Republic writer Alex Shephard. He said the visit would “ratchet up” tensions with Beijing “immediately” - while the strategic benefit of the trip is “not entirely clear”. “Taiwan is obviously a big concern for Beijing but it’s not necessarily the most pressing issue at the moment,” he told Sky News Australia. “If Pelosi were to visit Taiwan with the delegation I think it would immediately rocket up to the top of the list right now.” Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au
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Sexual assault crime at all-time high

Sexual assault crime is at an all-time high in Australia as 31,000 people were recorded as victims in 2021, according to the latest Australian Bureau of Statistics data. Sexual assault was the only crime to rise in the year, increasing by 13 per cent. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au
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Triathlete killed in training tragedy at 25

The 25-year-old was on a training camp just days after competing in the Pontevedra World Cup in Spain, The Sun reported.Stream Over 50 Sports Live & On-Demand with Kayo. New to Kayo? Try 14-Days Free Now >According to Triathlon.org, Miyazaki was riding her bike in Orleans – a city 69 miles outside of Paris – when she was hit by the car.French police are yet to release any information regarding the incident, but an investigation remains ongoing.The Japan Triathlon Union have already dispatched additional resources to help the French authorities with their inquiry.After confirming the news, a statement from World Triathlon read: “World Triathlon and the Japan Triathlon Union want to offer our deepest condolences to Ms. Miyazaki family, friends, coaches and teammates.“The thoughts of all the Triathlon Family are with you all in these terrible times.”Miyazaki was born in Toyama City, Japan, before she took up triathlon in college.She won the Japan U23 Triathlon Championships in 2019...
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‘Greatest ride of my life’: Alan Fletcher reflects on Neighbours finale

Actor Alan Fletcher says Neighbours has been the “greatest ride of his life” as he reflects on the show’s series finale, which aired last night. He said the show has given him many work opportunities and reflects on his 28 years with the show with “enormous gratitude”. “It’s been the greatest ride of my life, I had such a wonderful time working with some of the best professionals in the industry,” he told Sky News Australia. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au
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Trump’s ‘jaw-dropping’ comments about 9/11

With families set to protest the event on Friday, ESPN pressed Trump for a response to the controversy, the New York Post reported.Watch LIVE coverage from The USPGA Tour with Fox Sports on Kayo. New to Kayo? Start your free trial now >“Well, nobody’s gotten to the bottom of 9/11, unfortunately, and they should have as to the maniacs that did that horrible thing to our city, to our country, to our world,” Trump said. “So nobody’s really been there.”The former President then attempted to put a positive spin on the golf event, saying, “there are a lot of really great people that are out here today, and we’re gonna have a lot of fun”. “We’re going to celebrate and money’s going to charity,” Trump added. “A lot of money (is) going to charity.“I’ve known these people for a long time They’ve been friends of mine for a long time. They’ve invested in many American companies. They own big percentages of many, many American companies and, frankly, what they’re doing for golf is so great. What...
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Kim K makes surprising undies confession

However, there’s also nothing wrong with investing in certain undergarments known as shapewear, perfect for delivering an instant smoothing effect and helping you feel your very best in your clothes. Shapewear has long been a wardrobe essential for women (and men!) of all shapes, sizes and ages. After all, when you feel your absolute best in your skin, this positive energy transfers across all aspects of your life. It’s also had a seriously sexy makeover in the last few years thanks to Kim Kardashian’s billion-dollar brand Skims. Take for example the brand’s best-selling Fits Everybody Dipped Front Thong, which Kim previously confessed was the catalyst for her overhauling a rather surprising underwear (or lack thereof) habit. “I never wore underwear until we invented this style,” the shapewear mogul shared on Instagram earlier this year. But navigating through the mountain of shapewear options on the market can be incredibly overwhelming. So, from Skims to the globally popular Spanx, w...
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Huge twist in decapitated tourist tragedy

Holiday-maker Jack Fenton, 22, died of appalling head injuries after stepping into a spinning rear rotor of a chopper which flew him to Athens, Greece, on Monday.Greek helicopter firm bosses and police had suggested accounts executive Jack may have breached safety instructions and died while using his mobile phone, The Sun reports.Police also ordered toxicology tests to establish whether Jack was drunk — as his furious family and friends travelling with him hit back claiming he did not recklessly endanger himself.But the Greek capital’s accident investigation chief Ioannis Kondylis has now described Mr Fenton’s last moments in harrowing detail.And he confirmed the tragic former public schoolboy was not taking a mobile phone snap when he died — amid continuing concerns that he was not given a proper safety brief.“From the testimonies we have collected, it does not appear from anywhere that the young man wanted to take a selfie,” Mr Kondylis said on Wednesday night after interviewing the...
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Climate bill ‘opportunity’ to exit ‘culture war realm’

Liberal Senator Andrew Bragg says Australia needs to move climate debate out of a “culture war realm” as he discussed his “open mind” on the issue. Mr Bragg said he has an open mind about the climate bill when asked if would cross the parliamentary floor. “There’s been too much politics, and not enough economics,” he told Sky News Australia. “I think it’s an opportunity to look at the various policy that we might need to achieve the outcome.” Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au
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Gay footy star drops pride jersey truth bombs

Seven players — Josh Aloiai, Jason Saab, Christian Tuipulotu, Josh Schuster, Haumole Olakau’atu, Tolutau Koula and Toafofoa Sipley — are opposed to wearing the jersey, which features rainbow-coloured piping, for religious and cultural reasons.Stream every game of every round of the 2022 NRL Telstra Premiership Season Live & Ad-Break Free During Play on Kayo. New to Kayo? Start your free trial now >The saga has dominated headlines since news broke on Monday and on Wednesday night it was revealed those players won’t even be at the ground to watch Manly’s clash against the Roosters tonight, based on security advice.Hirst, who played in the UK Super League and came out as gay during his professional career in 2015, has blasted those Sea Eagles stars who are refusing to wear the rainbow jersey.“I’d be interested to hear what which religious and cultural beliefs stop you wearing a shirt with a rainbow on but not one that promotes gambling etc?” Hirst tweeted, in reference to accusatio...
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What new sports are in the Commonwealth Games?

More than 5000 athletes from 72 nations will compete for 280 gold medals in 20 sports this year.Channel 7 holds the exclusive broadcast rights to the Commonwealth Games and the coverage will be spread across the network’s free-to-air channels — 7 and 7mate.The 7Plus app will have up to 30 live and replay channels to ensure you don’t miss a moment of the action.Three new sports have been introduced for the Birmingham Games, and Australia are red-hot favourites to win gold in one of them.Women’s cricketCricket will make it’s long-awaited return to the Commonwealth Games this year, with a women’s T20 competition involving eight nations. All matches will be hosted at Edgbaston Cricket Ground.Australia are favourites to win the gold medal, with Meg Lanning’s powerhouse side the reigning T20 World Cup champions.The Aussies will face Barbados, India and Pakistan in the group stage before a finals series to decide the medal recipients.Cricket has not featured in the Commonwealth Games since 19...
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History made in Australia’s flag-bearer reveal

The Aussie team of 433 athletes will be led into Birmingham’s Alexander Stadium by Kookaburras legend Eddie Ockenden and squash veteran Rachael Grinham.The pair will be the first mixed gender co-flag bearers Australia has ever had at the Commonwealth Games. It is also only the second time Australia has had co-flag bearers and the first time since the 1978 Games.Ockenden is chasing a staggering fourth Commonwealth gold medal with the Kookaburras, who have won every gold medal since the sport entered the Commonwealth Games in 1998.The 35-year-old is the second athlete from hockey to carry the flag, following in the footsteps of another Kookaburras co-captain Mark Knowles who was the flag bearer four years ago on the Gold Coast.Grinham, who is competing at her sixth Games, is an eight-time medallist, including two gold medals, in Commonwealth competition. She is the first squash athlete given the honour of carrying the Aussie flag. Australia’s Chef de Mission Petria Thomas made the announ...
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Fighter jets and warships: Russians get a taste of Crimea summer vacation

Sitting on a rock in a white bikini by clear Black Sea waters on the outskirts of Sevastopol, Rumyantseva looks up as a Russian fighter jet whizzes through the perfectly blue sky.The front is around 300 kilometres (190 miles) north of Sevastopol -- Crimea's largest city and home to the Russian Black Sea fleet.Moscow's intervention in Ukraine, the onset of Western sanctions, severed air links with Europe and mounting economic troubles at home have made a lot of popular tourist destinations in Europe and elsewhere off limits to Russian tourists.Russia's balmy Black Sea coast and Crimea have become hard to reach due to the closure of airspace in the south over the fighting in Ukraine.Rumyantseva said there were rumours the bridge could be blown up and that "many were worried", but the family decided to risk it anyway.- 'People are scared' -Aside from the ships and occasional jet sounds, few signs pointed to the full-scale military campaign next door.In the ci...
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‘Americans are hurting’: Mike Pence on ‘temptation to look back’

Former US Vice-President Mike Pence says so many Americans are “hurting” as he outlined a platform for a potential 2024 presidential bid. Mr Pence said he believed elections are about the future. “So many families are struggling … we don’t give way to the temptation to look back,” he said in an address in Washington DC. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au
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Japan executes mass murderer

Justice Minister Yoshihisa Furukawa said Tomohiro Kato had undertaken “meticulous preparation” for the attack and displayed a “strong intent to kill”.“The death sentence in this case was finalised through sufficient deliberation in court,” he told reporters.“Based on this fact, I approved the execution after extremely thorough scrutiny.” Kato went on the stabbing spree on June 8, 2008, telling police: ‘I came to Akihabara to kill people. It didn’t matter who I’d kill.’ He was arrested on the spot shortly after the attacks, in which he rammed a rented two-tonne truck into a crowd of pedestrians before getting out and randomly stabbing people.“This is a very painful case that led to extremely grave consequences and shocked society,” Furukawa said Tuesday.Police said Kato documented his deadly journey to Akihabara on internet bulletin boards, typing messages on a mobile phone from behind the wheel of the truck and complaining of his unstable job and his loneliness.The son of a banker, Kat...
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Manly boss makes decision on pride jersey

Seven players sensationally stood down after the club announced the pride jersey – featuring rainbow stripes and trim – would be worn as a one-off for Thursday evening’s game.Josh Aloiai, Jason Saab, Christian Tuipulotu, Josh Schuster, Haumole Olakau’atu, Tolutau Koula and Toafofoa Sipley were reportedly opposed to wearing the jersey due to religious beliefs.There are mixed reports some of the seven had since backflipped on their decision and were considering wearing the pride jersey for the upcoming round. Stream every game of every round of the 2022 NRL Telstra Premiership Season Live & Ad-Break Free During Play on Kayo. New to Kayo? Start your free trial now >Speaking to the Sydney Morning Herald, Manly owner Scott Penn confirmed the club would remain committed to wearing the pride jersey despite the ongoing backlash.“It was totally an inclusivity and diversity jersey,” he told the Nine publication.“It was never just about pride. It was about saying we want everyone in the ga...
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Boat carrying migrants capsizes in The Bahamas

At least 17 people died after a boat carrying dozens of Haitian migrants capsized off the coast of The Bahamas, Bahamian Prime Minister Philip Davis told reporters on Sunday (July 24). Up to 60 people may have been on board and more people were presumed missing, Davis said. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au
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‘On and on’: Insane footage at Sydney Airport

Video footage shared to Twitter by Sky News’s political editor Andrew Clennell shows lines spilling out of the domestic terminal door, on to the street and as far as the car park as thousands of passengers wait to pass security and board their flight. “And it goes on and on before you get in [the] terminal,” Clennell said.He shared another update explaining airport staff were hand-picking those whose flights are before a certain time.“They just came out for people on ‘flights boarding before 7.20’. At 7.33,” he said.“Because my flight boards at 8.25, I get to walk past this queue into another queue,” he said while sharing footage of another very long line.Passengers have described the wait time as “ridiculous” with one woman saying it took her over an hour to pass security only to learn her flight was also delayed.Clennell added his flight was also “unsurprisingly” delayed for an hour.A Sydney Airport spokesperson told news.com.au it is working with airlines “to get everyone on their w...
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’$1m each’ – Whole unit block expected to fetch $45m

The Potts Point building of 45 apartments was built in the 1960s and is for sale for the first time after being tightly held in one family for more than half a century.Steffan Ippolito, director of IB Property, is marketing the rare residential tower which sits on a prized 1205sq m parcel at 117 Victoria St.He said the once-in-a-generation listing represented an extraordinary purchase for developers and investors wanting to capitalise on the building’s unique position. “In my 22 years in real estate I’ve never seen anything like this in Potts Point. It’s on a large block with a dual street frontage as well as an irreplaceable view that you’re just not going to get elsewhere,” he said.In its current form, the building features postcard panoramas of the CBD skyline capturing the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House.Mr Ippolito said while the property is a gem for developers seeking a prime location with multimillion dollar views, it is a solid cash cow as is.MORE: Humble caravan park ha...
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Mind-boggling $5m offer for Origin hero

The Courier Mail reported Wayne Bennett and the Dolphins are set to offer Munster $1.3 million a season in a deal which would be the highest annual salary for a player in NRL history.Stream every game of every round of the 2022 NRL Telstra Premiership Season Live & Ad-Break Free During Play on Kayo. New to Kayo? Start your free trial now >The Dolphins reportedly want to use a salary cap strategy to ensure the $5 million mega deal does not create salary cap problems for the club.Munster is signed to the Storm until the end of 2023, with the club refusing to let him leave early, so any Dolphins deal would have to start in 2024.The Storm have complained to the NRL that the Dolphins have broken rules by talking to Munster before November 1, but Bennett insists they haven’t done anything wrong in their attempts to land Munster.Munster’s manager Braith Anasta confirmed the Dolphins are interested in his star client, but insists no formal talks have taken place ahead of the November 1 ...
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Confusing moment proves the AFL is broken

The medical substitute rule was introduced ahead of the 2021 season, but quickly became a point of contention within the AFL community.Watch every blockbuster AFL match this weekend Live & Ad-Break Free In-Play on Kayo. New to Kayo? Start your free trial now >In the final quarter of the nailbiting Round 19 contest, Richmond defender Ben Miller was subbed off for fleet-footed small forward Maurice Rioli Jr, but there was uncertainty about the exact nature of the 22-year-old’s injury.The Herald Sun’s Jon Ralph initially reported that Miller was subbed off with a “groin injury” before Tigers teammate Nathan Broad claimed he was suffering from full-body cramps.“Benny Miller had the full body cramps. He just couldn’t move,” he told Fox Footy.“He could not move. He genuinely could not move. His whole body had shut down.”Richmond coach Damien Hardwick elaborated in the post-match press conference: “I think he had calf … and was cramping quite significantly towards the end, but I think ...
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Reason Aussies are in for ‘more rate pain’

Westpac, NAB, ANZ and the Commonwealth Bank of Australia are all predicting there will be two 0.50 percentage point hikes in both August and September, meaning four months in a row of 50 per cent increases. NAB now expects the cash rate to sit at 2.85 per cent by November, while Westpac forecasts it will rise to 3.35 per cent by February next year. It means someone who had a $500,000 NAB mortgage before the hikes began could be paying $760 more on their monthly repayments, while the monthly repayments for a $500,000 Westpac mortgage could rise by $908 from May 2022 to February next year.RateCity research director Sally Tindall told Australians to “brace for more rate pain” over the coming months.“Borrowers need to brace for more rate pain with several substantial rises still to come,” she said.“All big four banks are now expecting two double hikes at the next two Reserve Bank of Australia meetings, with Westpac and ANZ both predicting the cash rate will reach 3.35 per cent in coming m...
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‘Brutal’: Gruesome detail in star’s X-ray photo

X-ray images of Ryan Papenhuyzen’s shattered patellar show why the Melbourne Storm fullback’s knee cap fracture is “one of the most brutal NRL injuries seen in years”.Papenhuyzen was carried off AAMI Park after suffering a broken knee cap during last weekend’s four-point loss to the Canberra Raiders.The 24-year-old sustained the injury in the 18th minute of the Round 18 clash following a heavy head-on tackle with Raiders captain Jack Wighton at the 40-metre line.Stream every game of every round of the 2022 NRL Telstra Premiership Season Live & Ad-Break Free During Play on Kayo. New to Kayo? Start your free trial now >Papenhuyzen, who was unable to put any weight on his right leg, received treatment from team medics before retiring to the sheds in agony.He was later taken to hospital before undergoing surgery on Monday.Speaking to reporters in the post-match press conference, Storm coach Craig Bellamy confirmed Papenhuyzen’s season was over.“He’s got a broken kneecap,” he explain...
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Timelapse Footage Captures Thunderstorm Descending on New Hampshire

A strong thunderstorm swept through Portsmouth, New Hampshire, on Thursday, July 21, as the National Weather Service (NWS) issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning in the area. This timelapse footage posted to Twitter by user Rob Wright shows gray clouds traveling through the sky before a sudden downpour of rain. The NWS warned of winds up to 60 MPH and a possibility of quarter-sized hail. Credit: Rob Wright via Storyful Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au
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Prince Harry has unfortunately ‘fallen under the spell’ of Meghan Markle

Prince Harry "had so much potential" but has unfortunately "fallen under the spell" of Meghan Markle, says Sky News Queensland Editor Peter Gleeson. Mr Gleeson said Prince Harry is “clearly within the clutches” of his wife Meghan Markle. “She has certainly got a hold over him, and I just feel like he’s trying so hard to conform to what his older brother Prince William is,” Mr Gleeson told Sky News host Cory Bernardi. Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au
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NRL star’s shock response to jail time

Mr Trindall, 50, faced the NSW Supreme Court via video link on Friday having previously pleaded not guilty to common assault, stalking or intimidating in a domestic violence context, and two counts of assault occasioning bodily harm.He was granted bail after Justice Mark Ierace said he was satisfied Mr Trindall would follow the strict conditions, including participating in a rehabilitation program.“I’m now satisfied that the conditions provide some assurance to the court that you will in fact follow through with the rehabilitation program,” Justice Ierace said.“But can I just make clear that it is very important that you do attend that program and give it your best shot. It’s a condition of your bail so that if you don’t you’ll be back in custody.”Mr Trindall thanked the judge for granting him bail.“I understand and I thank you very much. This is my first time in jail and this is just what I needed,” he said.“I won’t touch anything and I will do exactly what the court orders me to do.”...
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Ring Camera Captures Lightning Strike in New Jersey

A home security camera caught the moment lightning struck the ground in Belleville, New Jersey, amid weather warnings on July 21. This footage, filmed by Melissa Waldron, shows the lightning bolt striking across the street from her Ring camera on Nolton Street in Bellville. The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning for the region, cautioning locals of potential hail, tornadoes and wind gusts up to 60 mph. Credit: Melissa Waldron via Storyful Via news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site https://www.news.com.au
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Shock as Origin coaches quit immediately

Earlier this year, NRL Head of Football Graham Annesley announced that Slater and Fittler, who coach Queensland and New South Wales respectively, would replace rugby league legends Laurie Daley and Darren Lockyer on the Kangaroos selection panel.Stream every game of every round of the 2022 NRL Telstra Premiership Season Live & Ad-Break Free During Play on Kayo. New to Kayo? Start your free trial now >But as first revealed by The Sydney Morning Herald, the NSWRL and QRL informed the ARLC this week that Fittler and Slater had withdrawn from the roles.According to The Australian, the pair were uncomfortable about taking on a job that was largely thrust upon them without consultation, worried about the flow-on impact on next year’s State of Origin series.Instead, Daley and Lockyer are set to be reappointed to the selection panel, in which national coach Mal Meninga does not have a formal vote.“From what I’m told, Billy and Freddy believe they’ve got a conflict of interest because if...
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‘Done deal’: Lunch photo reveals NRL coup

Ciraldo was snapped with his manager George Mimis in a meeting with Craig Laundy of Laundy Hotels — the Bulldogs’ major sponsor — at The Locker Room in Homebush.Stream every game of every round of the 2022 NRL Telstra Premiership Season Live & Ad-Break Free During Play on Kayo. New to Kayo? Start your free trial now >It was claimed the meeting was between Ciraldo, Mimis and his accountant before Laundy joined the trio.It’s arguably the clearest sign yet the Bulldogs are still well in the hunt to sign Ciraldo after he declined a five-year deal with the Wests Tigers, leading to the club setting up the Tim Sheens-Benji Marshall succession plan.But the Bulldogs as a club have remained tight lipped on whether Ciraldo is their man.Even Bulldogs football boss Phil Gould said “No” when asked on Twitter “Is it true that Ciraldo had a meeting with Bulldogs board?”2GB’s Jim Wilson tweeted on Wednesday afternoon: “I’m hearing Cameron Ciraldo is a done deal @NRL_Bulldogs from next year, big ...
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Ukraine’s First Lady Asks US Congress for Weapons, Air Defense Systems

Ukraine’s first lady Olena Zelenska appealed to US lawmakers for more weapons and air defense systems on July 20, as the war in Ukraine nears its sixth month. In an address to Congress, the wife of the Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky spoke about Ukrainian victims of war. Zelenska showed photographs of citizens, some of whom children, killed in Russian attacks, including in recent strikes in Vinnytsia and Kremenchuk. “Those are Russia’s ‘Hunger Games’, hunting for peaceful people in peaceful cities of Ukraine,” Zelenska said, according to an interpretation of her speech. Later, Zelenska made a direct appeal for more weapons and air defense systems. “I am asking for weapons. Weapons that will not be used to wage a war on somebody else’s land but to protect one’s home and the right to wake up alive in that home,” Zelenska said. “I am asking for air defense systems in order for rockets not to kill children in their strollers…and kill entire families.” House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said...
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