Conservative men dominate the politics of abortion access. Where are the progressive men?

In the wake of the Supreme Court’s rejection of Roe v. Wade, progressive men are being called on to raise their voices and become more active for…

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Why a protester dumped 1,000 litres of oily sludge on Flemington Racecourse

Victoria police are investigating the incident, which received support from the climate activism group Extinction Rebellion.

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Brazil election: Bolsonaro supporters block roads after poll defeat

Lorry drivers disrupt traffic in Brazil after the far-right president’s defeat to rival Lula.

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AP Top Stories November 1 A

Here’s the latest for Tuesday November 1st: Pelosi suspect faces federal and state charges; National election in Israel; Chicago police say 14 wounded in one shooting; No…

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BP sees huge profit due to high oil and gas prices

The energy giant says it made $8.2bn between July and September as energy prices rose.

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Magnitude 4.8 earthquake jolts Pakistan’s Islamabad

An earthquake measuring 4.8 on the Richter Scale hit Pakistan’s Islamabad in the wee hours of Tuesday. According to the details, the earthquake tremors were felt 303km…

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Powerball jackpot grows to $1.2 billion after no Halloween drawing winners

The winning numbers for Monday night’s drawing were 13, 19, 36, 39, 59, and the Powerball is 13       

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Revellers enjoy Halloween parade in New York

Scores of revellers took part in New York City’s traditional Greenwich Village Halloween Parade on Monday. Floats carrying costumed participants, marching bands and others made their way…

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A mail theft epidemic? Stolen checks are only the beginning, researcher says.

The criminal organizations behind the rise in mail thefts are more sophisticated than we realize. USPS anti-crime efforts are failing, expert says.       

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What should you do with leftover pumpkins? Don’t trash them – there are better options

As spooky season ends, pumpkins will give way to other holiday decorations. Instead of throwing them out, try these post-Halloween tricks.       

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These single-use plastic items are now banned in NSW. Here’s what’s changing

Single-use items like straws, cups and cotton buds are now banned in NSW. Environmentalists are hailing it as a major win for wildlife, but say greater co-ordination…

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US President Joe Biden expresses condolences to families of Morbi bridge collapse victims

US President Joe Biden on Monday extended his deepest condolences to the families of the people who lost their lives in a bridge collapse in Gujarat’s Morbi…

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Long queues for water in Kyiv after Russia strike

Residents in Kyiv queued for water after Russian strikes knocked out water and power supplies. (Nov. 1) (AP Video/Adam Pemble)       

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How a return to a Catholic tradition could help cut carbon emissions

Millions of tonnes of greenhouse gases could be mitigated annually if Pope Francis urged Catholics to return to not eating meat on Fridays, new research has found.

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Razor-thin PA race could hold key to Senate control

Just a week before midterm election day and with control of Congress at stake, both parties are battling for the win in Pennsylvania’s pivotal Senate race, which…

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Israel election: Netanyahu seeks comeback as country votes

The controversial former prime minister could return to power, as opponents try to block him.

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