Sean and Dylan Penn light up Cannes carpet

Iconic actor Sean Penn and his daughter Dylan got the cameras clicking as they walked the Cannes red carpet for the premiere of their latest film “Flag…

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‘You have to wake people up’: Experts say Australia’s vaccine ad campaign was a missed opportunity

Authorities say the advertising rollout will continue to be ‘adapted’ for culturally diverse communities as more COVID-19 vaccines arrive in the country.

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‘Arm yourself’: Government launches new ad campaign to boost coronavirus vaccinations

The government says the campaign materials will be adapted for culturally and linguistically diverse and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander audiences, and ramped up as more vaccines…

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All Australian troops have now been withdrawn from Afghanistan

It comes amid calls for the government to do all it can to protect Afghans who assisted Australia during its mission in Afghanistan.

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NSW records one new COVID-19 death and 77 local cases – but authorities say ‘much worse’ is to come

After announcing a record number of cases for the latest outbreak on Sunday, Premier Gladys Berejiklian has warned caseloads in the coming days will likely be “much…

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Richard Branson set to launch into space

Virgin Galactic is about to become the first rocket company to launch the boss to space. Richard Branson will strap into one of his sleek, shiny space…

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Common colds rising as pandemic restrictions ease; Southern Baptist Convention sparks small COVID cluster: Live COVID-19 updates

As the vaccination rate plateaus across the country, the White House is firing back at public officials who speak out against the COVID-19 vaccine.       

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AP Top Stories July 11th P

Here are the top stories for Saturday, July 10th: Charlottesville removes Confederate statues; Violence erupts over jailing of South Africa’s Zuma; 52 dead in Bangladesh factory fire;…

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Ethiopian election: Abiy Ahmed’s ruling party wins landslide victory amid gruelling Tigray conflict

The election was held amid the brutal conflict in the country’s Tigray region that has battered Mr Abiy’s global reputation.

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‘Small miracle’: Binx the cat, furry survivor of Florida condo collapse, reunited with family

A volunteer who had been feeding cats near the site found the black cat wandering the area before bringing him to a Miami Beach rescue center.       

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California fires advance as heat wave covers West

Firefighters are struggling to contain an exploding Northern California wildfire under blazing temperatures as another heat wave hits the U.S. West this weekend. (July 10)       

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California’s wildfires off to ‘a daunting start,’ currently outpacing historic 2020 season

The number of wildfires so far is outpacing averages and even last year’s historic fire season.       

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Hazara Australians fear their people in Afghanistan could soon be massacred

As foreign forces leave Afghanistan and more districts fall to a resurgent Taliban, Hazaras in Australia fear “mass atrocity crimes” could be just around the corner.

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Ash Barty wins Wimbledon title to become Australia’s first women’s singles champion in 41 years

The Ngarigo woman beat Karolina Pliskova in three tense sets to become Australia’s first women’s Wimbledon singles champion since her mentor and idol Evonne Goolagong Cawley in…

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Will Californians get $600+ stimulus checks announced in May? Payments for millions still in limbo.

Millions of California taxpayers are still waiting for COVID-19 stimulus checks announced by Gov. Newsom about two months ago.       

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‘Parts started breaking’: Videos show people rushing to stabilize wobbly carnival ride in Michigan

Videos shared to social media show a “Magic Carpet” ride swaying back and forth as people rush forward to stabilize the ride.       

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