Fortnite 10 trailer

Season X of Fortnite is almost upon us, and if the trailer is anything to go by, the map could be set for some huge changes with some time travel shenanigans.

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Jaguar XE SV Project 8: World’s fastest sedan

This brand is better known for making luxury limousines and SUVs that tyre frying performance cars, but the maker’s latest creation leaves all others in its dust

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Game-changing tech coming to your car

Your next car could find the cheapest petrol, hunt out a parking space, dob in teenagers who break the rules and call an ambulance following a crash.

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Surprise car that is the world’s fastest

It turns out the world’s fastest sedan is pretty damn quick.

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Security flaw leaves iPhones at risk

Six iPhone security flaws have been found by Google researchers – and Apple still hasn’t fixed one of them.

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Audi’s new tech heavy SUV

Audi is confident the updated Q7 feels much smaller than it should.

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YouTuber dies in freak accident

A YouTuber — known as the “King of Random” for his often daring on-screen experiments — has been found dead after he failed to return from a trip in Utah on Monday.

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Russia ‘covered up’ huge radiation leak

One by one, dozens of nuclear detection stations across Europe began reporting massive amounts of atmospheric radiation over a period of several days in late 2017.

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Stars cop flak over lavish Google event

The world’s rich and famous have flocked to a posh Italian resort to talk about saving mother Earth — but they sure are punishing her in the process.

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National road safety strategy hits a wall

Australia’s road toll has risen during what the national motoring body calls a “lost decade” in which governments had pledged to make drivers safer.

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Cops’ warning over hacked webcam

Police are warning Aussies to be aware of an email scam doing the rounds that claims to have hacked webcam footage of unwitting victims “satisfying” themselves.

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First drive: 2020 Audi Q7

Audi's updated Q7 brings clever tech to make life easier on the road.

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Everything new to streaming in August

New month, new streaming goodies.

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Mysterious find inside croc’s stomach

An orthopaedic plate found in the stomach of a crocodile in Queensland could possibly bring closure to the family of a missing person, if the object belonged to a human.

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Shock at spider the ‘size of your hand’

A panicked Queensland woman took to social media to plead for help when she discovered a huge huntsman spider had taken up residence in her house.

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Tested: New Mercedes-AMG A45

New hot hatch brings unparalleled performance thanks to world's most powerful four-cylinder engine.

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Tested: World’s fastest hot hatch

The new Mercedes-AMG A45 burns with an intensity no other hot hatch can match — it’s a flamethrower among barbecue lighters.

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Hungry seagulls turning to cannibalism

They’re normally seen feasting on holiday-makers’ chips and old ice cream cones.

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Text message that saved woman’s life

You can be hard pressed to know your neighbours’ names these days, but that certainly isn’t the case for the Donald family.

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The cars buyers don’t want

Drivers aren’t convinced about the future of motoring, according to the latest JD Power survey.

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Russian influencer stuffed in suitcase

An Instagram influencer in Russia who amassed tens of thousands of followers has been discovered dead, stuffed in a suitcase in her own Moscow apartment days after posting vacation photos from a trip to the Greek island of Corfu.

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Why Area 51 is suddenly a ‘thing’

Why is Area 51 suddenly a “thing”?

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What Harbour Bridge could’ve looked like

It’s almost 96 years to the day since one of Australia’s greatest landmarks — the Sydney Harbour Bridge — began the early stages of its life.

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Triple-0 call: ‘Meat hanging off his arm’

His brother was almost killed by a marlin that flew into their boat yet somehow Nathan Peck remained calm.

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NASA reveals unseen moon pictures

NASA has released previously unseen panorama images of various Apollo landing sites, highlighting a landscape once described by Buzz Aldrin as “magnificent desolation”.

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Map reveals Australia’s invading problem

It’s a problem so intense it’s left Australians and their pets blind, caused them horrific burns and forced them to abandon their homes.

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Classic James Bond car’s massive price tag

A James Bond super fan could soon have a licence to thrill.

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Map reveals Australia’s invading problem

It’s a problem so intense it’s left Australians and their pets blind, caused them horrific burns and forced them to abandon their homes.

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New tyres can produce electricity

Your car tyres could soon be used to generate electricity.

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Annoying flaw in new game

War hero William “BJ” Blazkowicz has been killing Nazis in computer games since 1992, so it’s totally understandable he feels it’s time for a break.

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GoGet v Uber v your own car

Have you ever wondered whether it’s worth owning a car?

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Retro Porsche’s big secret

The original Porsche will soon be available with electric power following a tie-up of boutique British companies that specialise in modifications and retro recreations.

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City car that’s a shift worker

Australians and the British may have many common traits but car buying habits are not among them. In contrast to Aussies’ booming devotion to dual-cab utes, the Brits have had the little Ford Fiesta as No. 1 seller for the past four years.

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Why Your Home Needs Smart Lights, and Why to Proceed With Caution

The promise of smart lights is you don't have to get out of bed to turn off the lights. WSJ’s David Pierce explains three reasons you might want these connected bulbs in your home—and how they can become more hassle than they’re worth. Photo/Video: Emily Prapuolenis/WSJ

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Top Fortnite players win millions

It’s the final countdown at the first Fortnite World Cup, with only hours to go until the tournament’s best solo player is revealed.

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Mazda targets luxury brands with new SUV

The Mazda CX-8 is a boutique model for bountiful families. This stylish seven-seater is beautifully finished but lacks the interior space of the equally well-presented and only marginally more expensive CX-9.

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Don’t pay full price for this SUV

Value

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Hundreds evacuated from flooded train

Indian navy helicopters and emergency service boats came to the rescue of more than 800 people stranded on a train in floods near Mumbai on Saturday.

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Crazy footage of volcanic eruption

This is the shocking moment an Indonesian volcano blew its top, causing tourists and locals to flee in terror.

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How a slow car can be fun

Toyota global president Akio Toyoda once said: “I believe if it is not fun, it is not a car.” That quote may not apply to an entry-level Prius C Hybrid but it makes more sense when referring to the 86 sports coupe.

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Hottest new cars coming soon

Tesla Model 3

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What the FTC’s Crackdown on Facebook Means for User Data

Facebook must pay a $5 billion fine after the FTC found the social media company deceived users and improperly managed their personal data. Under the settlement, Facebook is also subject to stricter oversight on how it manages user data. WSJ explains what that means for users. Photo: Andrew Harnik / Associated Press

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The problem these photos disguise

As Europeans sizzle and strip off to cope with the heatwave sweeping the continent, they’re missing the bigger problem.

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Odd reason this Porsche is a rarity

1. Please note this vehicle is manual

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Massive 500kg dinosaur bone discovered

Dinosaur hunters have uncovered a two-metre thigh bone likely belonging to a giant sauropod in France.

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Record warm spell ’to come to an end’

It’s been more like spring than winter on Australia’s east coast with above-average, even record-breaking, seasonal temperatures.

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Audi reveals shock plan to beat rivals

Audi Sport is preparing a flood of new models to tempt customers away from the likes of Mercedes-AMG and BMW’s M Division.

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Tech giants face Aussie shake-up

Social media and internet giants are expected to come under significantly greater scrutiny and may face the introduction of an new regulatory body to investigate and monitor anti-competitive behaviour after a groundbreaking report by the competition watchdog is handed down today.

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Galaxy Fold faces second major setback

Samsung is set to release it’s highly-anticipated foldable smartphone after months of issues, but industry analysts aren’t convinced.

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Kia’s game changing SUV

Dead certs. We all love to know about them, be it Melbourne Cup winner, share price jumps or the next property boom suburb. Most are impossible to predict, except perhaps the success of Kia’s new Seltos.

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Kia’s new Seltos SUV

The South Korean brand prepares to unleash its new small SUV on Australian shores.

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China’s ‘risky’ move in armed stand-off

Asia has just taken a giant leap towards disaster: The combat jets of four nations have squared off above a disputed island. Vietnam is challenging an aggressive Chinese spy ship. And the Philippines has appealed to the US for protection.

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Record heat wave blasts Europe

A ‘Saharan plume’ heatwave has swept across Europe, breaking all-time records as Paris braces for a sizzling 42C amid fears the Notre Dame could collapse completely.

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39C sparks controversial office trend

Brits have lost their cool and their sense of decorum as the country gets set to sizzle in record-breaking heat.

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China’s warning to Australia, US

China has hit out at the growing military build-up of the US and Australia, warning the alliance is contributing to strategic “uncertainties” in the Indo-Pacific region.

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Friendly game of pool ends in shock

A casual game of pool ended in shock this week, not with the stellar sinking of an eight ball but thanks to the discovery of an unwelcome guest.

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UK so hot it would make Aussies whinge

The Brits are about to swelter through potentially their hottest day ever later today. And that doesn’t just mean hot for the UK — it means almost 40C hot which would make all but the most hardy of Aussies seek out the nearest airconditioned shopping centre.

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Electric ute’s amazing hidden talent

Ford is getting serious about an electric-powered ute.

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Maserati’s fire-breathing SUV

New Levante Trofeo uses a Ferrari-derived V8 engine to maximise its performance.

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Maserati‘s hectic new SUV

In the space of three years, the Maserati Levante SUV has become the company’s bestseller, accounting for more than half its sales. Now the factory has put hair on its chest with the addition of a thumping 434kW twin-turbo, Ferrari-derived V8.

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Foxtel’s snazzy software overhaul

There’s a big change coming to Foxtel and it has nothing to do with watching Stranger Things.

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Facebook‘s record $7.1bn privacy fine

US regulators on Wednesday slapped a record US$5 billion (A$7.1 billion) fine on Facebook for privacy violations in a wide-ranging settlement that calls for revamping privacy controls and oversight at the social network.

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Tiny islands at the heart of major clash

Only around 50 people call the tiny islands of Liancourt Rocks home, but overnight they found themselves in the middle of an intense warplane stand-off between four global superpowers.

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Boeing’s biggest loss ever

Aerospace giant Boeing has suffered a huge financial loss since its flagship 737 MAX jet was grounded.

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Map reveals Sydney’s billion rat problem

Ever since the First Fleet hit Sydney’s shores, the coastal city has been infested with rats.

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H-D’s new electric motorcycle

Monique Lisa tests Harley's Livewire electric motorcycle for The Australian.

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Audi’s new tech savvy SUV revealed

Audi has revealed its latest must-have fashion accessory.

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Foxtel reveals deal with Netflix

Foxtel has confirmed a partnership with Netflix among a raft of changes to its customer experience.

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Mining boss’ warns of ‘mass extinctions’

BHP Group chief executive Andrew Mackenzie has acknowledged the use of fossil fuels could present an “existential” threat to the planet in a landmark speech overnight.

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Cruel twist in gay activist’s murder

A Russian LGBTQ activist has been killed after her name was shared on a website that encourages users to “hunt” gay people.

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Is this Apple’s next big thing?

Tech giant Apple’s ambitions to build a car appear to be ramping up following reports it has poached another senior engineer from electric car maker Tesla.

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Leaks reveal Apple’s new iPhone 11

The latest round of iPhones may be here sooner than you think, with Apple reportedly set to release three new “iPhone 11” models in September.

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Moment rare Amazon tribe spots camera

Rare footage of an uncontacted tribe in the Amazon has emerged as activists try to save the group’s homes from logging.

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Chaos in the skies as 360 shots fired

South Korean air force jets fired 360 rounds of warning shots on Tuesday after a Russian military plane twice violated South Korea’s airspace off the country’s eastern coast, Seoul officials said in an announcement that was quickly disputed by Russia.

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Hyundai reveals solar-powered car

Hyundai is turning to the sun in its battle to take on the Toyota Camry Hybrid.

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Kim bolsters N Korea military might

Four Chinese nationals have been indicted for financial dealings with North Korean companies sanctioned for involvement in the production of weapons of mass destruction, the US Justice Department said Tuesday.

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New York empowers victims of revenge porn

New York State has finally outlawed revenge porn, following a year-long campaign by the New York Post.

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Facebook honcho’s new squeeze

Sheryl Sandberg is no longer single, thanks to her former brother-in-law.

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South Korea fires shots at Russian jet

South Korean air force jets fired warning shots at a Russian military plane after it violated the country’s airspace on Tuesday, officials in Seoul said, in the first such incident between the countries.

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Fears over China’s secret deal

Australia has voiced its concerns over a secret deal allegedly forged between the Governments of China and Cambodia.

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HSV’s new Toyota HiLux fighter

Evolution ensures the best of the breed stays alive, which explains why HSV is still in business.

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YouTube star’s bizarre interview

It’s long been questioned whether Logan Paul still takes himself seriously.

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Woman crossing the road goes viral

A severe thunderstorm has hit parts of New York, where tourists and locals are bracing themselves for more flash flooding after a warning was issued.

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Flash floods hit New York

A severe thunderstorm has hit parts of New York, where tourists and locals are bracing themselves for more flash flooding after a warning was issued.

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Warning winter is about to turn ‘bizarre’

There could hardly be a starker sign of just how topsy-turvy the winter weather is in parts of Australia. This morning, the Bureau of Meteorology issued a warning for bushfires in parts of New South Wales with July temperatures set to come close to the hottest ever.

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Big change coming to how you buy cars

Drivers will soon be able to pay for features on a month-to-month basis instead of buying equipment when purchasing new vehicles.

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Horror at man’s ‘creepy’ rape threat

A woman has shared a terrifying text exchange with a self-described “nice guy” she was trying to sell an iPhone to.

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Wild $500k monster ute revealed

The ute just got bigger, meaner, more capable — and a lot more expensive.

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Iran moves to execute 17 ‘spies’

US President Donald Trump has denied Iran’s claim that they had dismantled a CIA spy ring and arrested 17 suspects with alleged links to the US intelligence agency.

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Tech giant’s $994 million payout

US credit monitoring agency Equifax agreed to pay up to $US700 million ($A994 million) in a settlement stemming from a data breach that affected nearly 150 million customers, regulators said on Monday.

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Trump slams Iran’s spy claims

US President Donald Trump has denied Iran’s claim that they had dismantled a CIA spy ring and arrested 17 suspects with alleged links to the US intelligence agency.

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US plane ‘aggressively’ shadowed

The US military has accused a Venezuelan fighter aircraft of “aggressively” shadowing a US Navy EP-3 Aries II plane over international airspace, a fresh sign of growing hostility between the two countries.

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Acting with Streep ‘like threading a needle’: Kidman

Big Little Lies star Nicole Kidman said playing the final blockbuster courtroom scenes of the series, opposite Meryl Streep “was like threading a needle.”

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Horrifying pics show mutilated elephant

WARNING Graphic photo

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Australia’s cheapest cars to own

Not all cars are created equal. While there is often only a small difference in sticker prices, the long-term running costs of rival cars can vary massively, potentially costing you thousands each year.

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Giant surprise on family’s veranda

At first glance, this looks like a typical Aussie veranda.

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Tourists make grisly whale discovery

Heartbreaking images have emerged of the moment American tourists discovered dozens of dead whales washed up on a remote beach during a helicopter flight in Iceland.

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How Holden plans to take on Ferrari

Holden will take on the world’s most famous marques with a mid-engine Chevrolet Corvette supercar.

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Iran’s savage taunt to Britain

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard has brutally taunted the UK by hoisting the nation’s flag over a seized British oil tanker and calling its beloved Royal Navy “impotent” — as tensions between the two escalate.

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Fires rage out of control in Portugal

Locals in central Portugal have been forced to protect their homes from huge bushfires with buckets of water and hosepipes as strong winds fanned fires that were closing in on villages.

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US heatwave turns deadly

At least six people have died from excessive heat in the US, according to CBS as Americans from Texas to Maine continue to sweat out the weekend.

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Mystery of morphed ancient skulls

Xenomorphs? Alien-human hybrids? Once again, truth is stranger than fiction. And newly discovered skulls in China reveal just how alien our ancestors were.

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Fukushima beach reopens for swimming

Families and surfers in Japan have been allowed to swim at a beach near the Fukushima nuclear plant for the first time since the 2011 disaster.

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Chernobyl hero filmed his own death

When Soviet filmmaker Vladimir Shevchenko took his camera onto the roof of Chernobyl’s reactor four in the aftermath of the fatal explosion, he had no idea he was right in the middle of what was — in April 1986 — the most dangerous place on earth.

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Moment abseiling commandos seized tanker

Video released today captures the moment balaclava-clad Tehran troops abseil onto British oil tanker the Stena Impero with 23 crew on board last night in the Strait of Hormuz.

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Is this SUV a bargain or overpriced?

The Mitsubishi Outlander’s appeal is fairly obvious: a lot of SUV from a mainstream brand for relatively little money.

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The perfect car for a family holiday

With just two models in its portfolio, Isuzu sold more vehicles in Australia last year than BMW, Audi and Land Rover. No wonder you see them everywhere.

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Dangerous heatwave scorches US

America’s National Weather Service is warning two-thirds of the US of hot weather this weekend, including dangerously high temperatures that will threaten the elderly and young children.

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Donald Trump: ‘NASA’S back’

US President Donald Trump has marked the 50th anniversary of the Moon landing by briefing the surviving Apollo 11 astronauts on his administration’s plans to return to the Moon by 2024.

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Buzz Aldrin criticises space progress

Speaking at a White House event honouring Apollo 11, Buzz Aldrin, the second man to walk on the moon, said he was “disappointed” with the progress America’s space program had made over the past 50 years.

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Powerful earthquake hits Greece

A strong earthquake shook Greece, causing frightened residents and tourists to run into the capital’s streets after it left several buildings damaged.

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Tested: Australia’s coolest car

The best off-roader off the showroom floor is now a better drive on the bitumen. Jeep’s new JL Wrangler is a serious piece of enthusiasts’ kit, at least in the most extreme Rubicon version.

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Merc’s game-changing technology

The pace of innovation is messing with the natural order of things in the luxury car market.

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Iran seizes British tanker in ‘hostile action’

A British-flagged Swedish owned tanker has been seized by Iran with 23 crew on board and was heading for the Revolutionary Guard base at Qeshm, early Saturday morning (AEST).

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Aussie reporters recount covering moon landing

The Apollo 11 moon landing was the news event of the century – one giant leap in human exploration that united mankind in a celebration of scientific endeavour and awe-inspiring bravery.

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The whisper of new electric motorbikes

Will motorcyclists bite intro electric motorbikes that have no bark?

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Privacy fears over road cameras

Major privacy concerns have been raised about the mobile detection cameras that were recently installed along two busy Sydney roads.

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H-D’s new electric motorcycle

Monique Lisa tests Harley's Livewire electric motorcycle for The Australian.

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Crocodile and snakes stolen from zoo

A baby crocodile and two pythons have been stolen from a Canberra zoo following a break in at the facility in the early hours of this morning.

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Major ‘war’ on Australia’s east coast

The largest military battle since World War II has broken out just a few hundred kilometres from the Queensland coast.

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FBI to investigate controversial app

The hugely popular FaceApp seems fun on the surface and an ingenious way to peek into your future — but concerns are being raised about the clever app.

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Mystery woman Kmart mums fear

The world of Kmart mum Facebook groups is cutthroat — and there’s one anonymous figure who is loathed and feared by all.

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Instagram’s ‘hidden’ likes hack

Instagram’s move to ‘hide’ likes has ‘influencers’— and just about every social media addict in Australia — is a spin.

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Duo busted for building fake supercars

Some deals are too good to be true. And that is the case for these usually high-priced supercars.

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Footage of Iran’s speed boat attack

Tensions between the US and Iran have hit new highs after President Donald Trump confirmed the US Navy shot down an Iranian drone.

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US ship ‘destroys’ Iranian drone

US President Donald Trump has said a US Navy ship shot down an Iranian drone.

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The SUV affected by change in climate

Skoda is bringing its ferocious Kodiaq RS SUV down under.

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The affordable brand outsold by Ferrari

Organising a French festival must be the easiest job in the world. Employ a few beret-wearing chaps to hold a baguette and bottle of red, then park some Citroens around for visual effect.

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Theory that sparked Area 51 mystery

It’s spawned so many conspiracy theories, it’s hard to get up to speed on just what Area 51 is and what - if anything - lurks within it.

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5G Testing Results: Pack Your Tent and Cooler

All of the major U.S. carriers—Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile and Sprint—are launching 5G across the U.S. WSJ's Joanna Stern embarked on a summer testing tour only to learn that 5G is blazing fast... if you're outside, near a cell tower, with some way to keep the phone cool. Photo Illustration: Adele Morgan

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Aussie scientist’s ‘exhilarating’ Moon landing role

For Australian scientist Ross Taylor, leading the NASA team who first analysed the moon rocks collected by Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin was the exhilarating opportunity of a lifetime.

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Coffin removal sparks ‘curse’ fears

The Egyptian boy king Tutankhamun’s sinister gold-plated coffin and thousands of artefacts are being restored by archaeologists for a new museum exhibit.

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Stuff-up sees US nuke secrets revealed

It’s probably the most obvious thing the world’s biggest military super power should keep under its belt — where the nukes are stored.

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Genius iPhone battery charging trick

Apple’s next major iPhone update adds a clever way to make your battery last longer.

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‘No hope’: Horror speech we never heard

We all know the infamous line.

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Air Force responds to Area 51 ‘event’

The US Air Force has issued a stern warning to those planning to “storm” the top-secret Cold War test site in the Nevada desert known as Area 51.

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Cops uncover dodgy car modification

Police have blown the cover of a dodgy home mechanic.

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Big change to Instagram in Australia

Instagram users in Australia will no longer be able to see how many ‘likes’ a post has a received under trial changes to “remove pressure” on the digital platform’s users.

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Australia’s cheapest electric car revealed

MG’s new EZS could prove to be Australia’s cheapest electric car.

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Video shows astronauts stacking on moon

Hilarious footage from the NASA archive reveals brave Apollo astronauts being bested by low lunar gravity.

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‘Idiots’: Micallef’s Mad As Hell at ABC

Mad As Hell presenter Shaun Micallef has joined fuming fans on Twitter, slamming ABC programming for mistakenly airing the wrong episode tonight.

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Aussies’ role in iconic moon landing moment

Australia’s Apollo 11 “trackers” have reunited with their American colleagues to celebrate the anniversary of the Moon mission takeoff.

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Big problem with ageing face app

Scroll through Facebook, Instagram and Twitter and you’ll see everyone from colleagues to celebrities in a way you’ve never seen them before — significantly aged.

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Pentagon probed over weaponised ticks

The United States House wants to know if the country’s defence department experimented with weaponised ticks and other insects, and if they were ever unleashed on the public.

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Aussies’ role in iconic moon landing moment

Australia’s Apollo 11 “trackers” have reunited with their American colleagues to celebrate the anniversary of the Moon mission takeoff.

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Upset over controversial parking rule

Trying to figure out where you can and cannot park can prove tricky at times, which is why it isn’t a surprise that one simple question on the topic has sparked a big debate online.

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Kylie’s ‘awkward’ Photoshop fail

The Kardashian-Jenners are no strangers to controversy.

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Tesla hikes prices in shock move

Electric car maker Tesla has slashed its model range and increased prices on some models by 10 per cent as it works desperately to secure its first annual profit.

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‘Ratbag extremists’ storm CBD streets

Environmental activists have wreaked havoc in Brisbane’s CBD for the second time this week as climate change protesters took to busy inner-city streets this morning.

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Area 51 to be ‘stormed’ by 1.3m people

At first, it seemed like everyone thought a Facebook event calling on alien enthusiasts to storm the top-secret base, Area 51, in Nevada US was a joke.

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Brain-bending Moon quiz challenge

It’s nearly 50 years since Neil Armstrong became the first human to ever set foot on the Moon during NASA’s famous Apollo 11 mission.

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Tested: Audi’s new BMW 3 Series rival

Just as the Golf is central to Volkswagen and Porsche wouldn’t be itself without the 911, Audi says its A4 represents “the core of the brand”.

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Tested: Audi’s new BMW 3 Series rival

The Audi A4 has undergone a comprehensive mid-life update as it looks to claw back market share.

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World’s craziest supercar revealed

There is a new contender for the world’s mightiest hypercar.

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Great white shark ‘drags boat around’

Fisherman in the San Francisco Bay over the weekend had an encounter to remember with a massive great white shark.

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Disturbing find on tropical island

Forget Chernobyl and Fukushima.

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Cheap versions of exxy gadgets

Everyone wants the best of the best, but no one wants to shell out Kardashian money to deck out their homes with the luxury items of their dreams.

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Sneak peak of game we wish was real

Who hasn’t stood on a railway station platform cursing another delayed train or pondering the existential mystery of how buses are either non-existent or all arriving at once?

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Document casts new light on moon landing

It was one of the most significant moments in human history, but an incredible form signed by the first men to walk the moon shows they had to go through customs just like your average Aussie traveller returning from a week in Bali.

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Towns face urgent ‘day zero’ crisis

Almost a dozen towns across regional New South Wales and southern Queensland are staring down the battle of a crisis that’s been dubbed “day zero”.

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Quick guide to Apollo 11 moon landing

“One small step for man; one giant leap for mankind.”

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Hundreds of human-size jellyfish spotted

Hundreds of human-size jellyfish have been spotted lurking off the coast of the UK in the past few days.

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Mazda proves petrol engines aren’t dead

Revolutions are normally attention-getting events — but not Mazda’s.

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Lunar eclipse marks Moon landing’s 50th anniversary

Fifty years after mankind launched the first mission to set foot on it, the Moon is set to treat Earthlings to a partial lunar eclipse tomorrow.

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New Highway Patrol muscle car revealed

Victorian police have taken delivery of a $230,000, 305km/h twin-turbo V8 capable of smoky burnouts and wild drifting.

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Couple kisses over lion they killed

A shocking photo shows a sick trophy hunting couple kissing over the corpse of a lion they have just killed.

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US developing real-life ‘Death Star’

The Pentagon is quietly calling for tenders to build what some are calling a real-life version of the infamous Star Wars Death Star.

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Aussie boaters spot Chinese spy ship

A person out boating off the Queensland coast on Saturday may have shared the first video of the Chinese warship sent to spy on the Talisman Sabre war games.

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‘Agent Smith’ infects millions of phones

Thousands of Australian Android users may have downloaded the ‘Agent Smith’ of the mobile world, and the result isn’t pretty.

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Aussies hit with coldest morning of 2019

Many Queenslanders woke up to the coldest morning of the year today, with parts of the usually sunny state dropping down to almost -5C.

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Coles’ new Little Shop cops backlash

Coles is under fire for releasing a new range of its hugely popular Little Shop mini toys at a time when customers have copped a plastic bag ban.

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The staggering rise of Chinese power

The arrival of a Chinese surveillance ship on Australia’s doorstep as it kicks off defence exercises with the US has highlighted the massive investment China is making into its military.

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Tested: Mazda’s all-new SUV

Not too big and not too small, the CX-30 is the just-right new SUV from those masters of moderation at Mazda. When it arrives in Australia early next year, this compact good-looker will slip gracefully into the gap in Mazda’s range between the small CX-3 and medium CX-5.

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Apollo’s Code: Meet the Computer Programmer Who Landed Us on the Moon

Perhaps the most dramatic moment of Apollo 11's mission to the moon was when the Eagle began its final descent to the lunar surface and the ship's computer became overloaded. Few were more nervous than the young computer programmer who had written the code for the landing. On the Apollo 11's 50th anniversary, WSJ sat down with programmer Don Eyles. Photo: Alexander Hotz/WSJ

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Restorers Try to Get Lunar Module Guidance Computer Up and Running

In 1976 in a warehouse in Texas, Jimmie Loocke bought two tons of scrapped NASA equipment. Years later he realized it included a computer from an Apollo lunar module, like the one used to guide the lander to the surface of the moon during Apollo 11. Fifty years after that mission, computer restoration experts in Silicon Valley are trying to get his computer working again.

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WA rocked by strongest ever quake

A massive 7.3 earthquake has hit off the remote Maluku Islands in eastern Indonesia, damaging homes and sending panicked residents running into the streets and fleeing to temporary shelters.

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Mini preparing for a huge change

It’s the car that trounced V8s at Mount Panorama, helped with a golden getaway in T he Italian Job and made for bumbling gags with Mr Bean — but the humble Mini could be about to undergo a huge electric shock.

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Muscle car’s surprising feature

1. This is an unlikely hero

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These Scooters, Segways and Skates Make Getting Around a Breeze

Electric scooters are suddenly everywhere, but they're not the only new gadget aimed at making it easier to get around. WSJ's David Pierce tests all of the hottest battery-powered rideables to help you figure out which "last mile" vehicle you should hop on. Photo/Video: Jake Nicol/The Wall Street Journal

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Prankster’s next Sunrise showdown

A serial prankster who seriously fooled a top-rating Australian breakfast show is set for an awkward reunion when he arrives in Australia at the end of the month.

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Paradise that hides bloody massacre

WARNING: GRAPHIC IMAGES

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Instagram star killed in freak accident

A TV presenter and YouTube star has been killed in the first ever fatal electric scooter crash in the UK.

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YouTuber arrested over ‘sexual assault’

Actor and YouTuber Ray Diaz was arrested Friday for sexual assault after videos posted on social media allegedly showed him berating, threatening and hitting a teenager purported to be his girlfriend, the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) confirmed on Twitter.

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Big problem with enormous storm

Giant storm Barry strengthened into a hurricane as it dumped rain and unleashed strong winds on the Louisiana coast, the National Hurricane Centre said.

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Mars mistake: 30 years too late

It’s been half a century and the words still ignite goosebumps: “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.”

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Russia’s new AI ‘superweapon’ revealed

The race to incorporate artificial intelligence in modern weapons threatens to outstrip the technology’s capabilities — and the world’s ability to control them.

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It’s much colder than you’re told

After an especially chilly Saturday, NSW and Victoria are bracing for more icy temperatures amid fresh weather warnings.

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Impossible: Astronomers left baffled

NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope has spotted a supermassive black hole that defies current theories about the universe and shouldn’t actually exist.

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Which small sedan should I buy?

THE QUESTION

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Giant storm Barry now a hurricane

Giant storm Barry has strengthened into a hurricane as it dumped rain and unleashed strong winds on the Louisiana coast, the National Hurricane Centre said, with landfall expected later today.

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Robots in Space

Exclusive access inside NASA’s robotics lab looking at robots in space and how important they are for new exploration.

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Facebook hit with $5bn fine

The US Federal Trade Commission has approved a roughly $US5 billion ($A7.1 billion) settlement with Facebook over its investigation into the social media company’s handling of user data.

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‘Blizzard’ conditions smash east coast

A series of cold fronts are slamming Australia’s south east, moving from west to east, bringing with them extreme winds, freezing temperatures and blizzard-like conditions.

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The secret to Toyota’s success

Toyota’s completely new RAV4 has gained some serious muscle to go with the leaps in technology, safety and cabin space.

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Why you should consider this ute

Isuzu’s D-Max ute puts the work into workhorse. A well-tested chassis and proven engine reassure owners this bus won’t break down.

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The secret to Toyota’s success

Toyota’s completely new RAV4 has gained some serious muscle to go with the leaps in technology, safety and cabin space.

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Two earthquakes rattle Washington

Two earthquakes have shaken America’s Washington state, with the tremors felt into British Columbia and across the Cascade Mountains into the eastern part of the region.

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Amazon Alexa calls cops on ‘abusive’ boyfriend

An American man was arrested for allegedly beating his girlfriend and threatening to kill her — after Amazon’s Alexa called police, authorities said.

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$4b ‘game changer’ for clogged city

Four years after the first sod was turned, a new tunnel that promises to shatter Sydney commute times will open early on Saturday.

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The secret space race: A battle for the Moon

50 years after the original space race the US, Russia and China set their sights back on the moon

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Google cracks down after leaked recordings

“OK Google, can you stop listening now?”

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Chinese spy ship arrives off Queensland

A warship sent by China to spy on Australia’s military games with the US has now arrived off the coast of Queensland where the exercises are taking place.

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Your emoji keyboard is getting an upgrade

Android and iOS will be pushing out 19 new emojis in the coming weeks, and Aussies are so here for it.

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Large dogs are not the problem

The news of a fatal dog-bite incident in Melbourne last night has shocked dog lovers around the country.

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Is this the best car in the world?

If the engine of the new 718 Cayman GT4 and Spyder was a fast food restaurant order it would go something like this: one Porsche flat-six, extra capacity, hold the turbos.

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First drive: Porsche 718 Cayman GT4

Sports cars don’t come much better than Porsche’s latest coupe.

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Millions at risk from massive storm

A dangerous cyclone is about to make landfall in the United States, with colossal rainfall and winds expected to exceed 120km/h.

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Tested: World’s favourite electric car

Turning over a new Leaf has never been easier. That probably explains why the first generation of Nissan’s electric hatch is the world’s most popular EV, having sold more than 400,000 vehicles since it launched in 2010.

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Huge threat to Netflix revealed

It’s difficult to imagine that Friends, a show that ended 15 years ago, could be of any real importance to a modern streaming giant like Netflix.

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Banning straws? It sucks, says Dr Rob

Banning plastic straws would deprive children of a versatile educational resource, says science communicator Professor Rob Morrison, of The Curiosity Show fame.

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$329 gadget perfect for kids

The hugely popular Nintendo Switch console is getting a colourful new addition to the range, with the announcement of the slightly smaller Nintendo Switch Lite.

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New Chernobyl monstrosity revealed

The Ukraine has revealed a giant new structure built to confine radioactive debris at the nuclear reactor that exploded in Chernobyl in 1986.

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Antarctic blast to batter Australia

South Australia and Victoria have been “blasted” by a powerful cold front overnight that shot up from Antarctica, felling trees and cutting power to hundreds of homes.

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‘You’re going to be late’: CBD in chaos

Dozens of protesters have swarmed Brisbane’s CBD this morning, blocking roads and throwing the city’s morning traffic into chaos.

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This proves electric cars aren’t boring

Hoons revving their big-power engines may be a thing of the past in a world transitioning to electric cars.

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Skull ‘oldest fossil’ found outside Africa

A 210,000-year-old skull has been identified as the earliest modern human remains found outside Africa, putting the clock back on mankind’s arrival in Europe by more than 150,000 years, researchers said.

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Glacier size of Victoria set to melt

A rogue glacier dubbed “the world’s most dangerous” risks melting away completely — sparking a catastrophic global sea level rise.

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16,000 Dodo customers to receive refunds

Dodo has agreed to refund $360,000 to about 16,000 customers who incurred excess data charges after signing up for NBN plans advertised as “perfect for streaming”.

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‘Wild weather ride’ as three fronts hit

The first of a trio of powerful Antarctic cold fronts is set to sweep into southern parts of Australia from later this afternoon bringing treacherous conditions, dropping the mercury and potentially dumping more than 100mm of rain.

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Buy-one, get-one-free supercar deal

Extremely wealthy collectors with two spaces in the garage can snap up Aston Martin’s DBZ Centenary collection, a pair of exotic sports cars with an eye-watering price tag.

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David Attenborough blasts Australia

Sir David Attenborough has taken aim at “powerful” figures in Australia who still don’t believe climate change is happening, saying it is “extraordinary” given the country is already dealing with some of the most extreme consequences.

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Mum’s whopping $465k Telstra bill

A mum-of-three was used to budgeting $400 a month to send to Telstra — until her most recent phone bill was asking her to cough up 1000 times that.

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What drove you to buy a new car

The reason you bought your new car might shock you. Price, deals, colour or wheels? Think again

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That’s it for the Volkswagen Beetle

Volkswagen is ending production of the last version of its Beetle model this week at its plant in Puebla, Mexico.

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Billionaire Ross Perot dead at 89

Ross Perot, the colourful, self-made Texas billionaire who rose from a childhood of Depression-era poverty and twice ran for president as a third-party candidate, has died. He was 89.

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Trump can’t block Twitter critics: Court

A federal appeals court ruled that US President Donald Trump cannot legally block users on Twitter based on their political differences with him, affirming a lower court decision.

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Tiny spy device is the future of war

One pocket-sized device is slowly changing the way militaries across the world wage war against their enemies.

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Supervolcano fears: ‘Big One’ is coming

California’s uncanny “earthquake pause” is over. It should have already had several “big ones” by now. All that pressure has to go somewhere. Now geologists are nervously eyeing eight nearby volcanoes. And why has Yellowstone supervolcano been acting so weird?

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Fresh dirt dug up on fighting allergies

Playing with mud, digging in the dirt and rolling in the grass can restore the healthy balance of microbes on our skin and airways, research suggests.

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Disturbing video trend making millions

It’s content that preys on some of the world’s most vulnerable people — genuine cancer battlers.

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‘Polar pulses’ set to blast Australia

Parts of Australia are likely to feel the full force of winter later this week as a triple whammy of Antarctic air blasts its way across the southern states.

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The Supervolcanoes that could kill us all

Scientists are worried that nuclear testing at the base of Mt Paektu could cause it to explode. A supervolcano eruption has the potential to impact the earth in the same way as an asteroid. It could be the end of the human race.

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Chinese spy ship’s ‘disturbing’ message

It’s perfectly legal — but it’s a sure sign that a Cold War has come to Australia. A Chinese spy ship is currently monitoring intensive war-games being fought on Queensland’s coast. It’s there to give Beijing an advantage if the real thing was ever to eventuate.

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Bill Gates’ admission about Steve Jobs

Microsoft founder Bill Gates has reflected on his tech-rival the late Steve Jobs, saying people often try to emulate the negative side of the Apple founder’s personality.

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Calls for mobile ban at train stations

There are calls for a ban on mobile phones at train stations after CCTV footage emerged of people falling down stairs and in the gap between the platform and the train.

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Huge cost of popular travel selfie

Hordes of Australian tourists who visit Asian hot spots are unknowingly supporting a cruel and unethically rare animal trade that breeds and kills lions and tigers on a massive scale.

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AFP’s extraordinary 60 searches

Journalists had their metadata searched by the Australian Federal Police almost 60 times in one year, new documents reveal.

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VW Kombi gets a modern makeover

Volkswagen has revealed a modern take on a classic, one that combines old school design with modern technology for a car that has appeal across generations.

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Chinese ship sending ‘unsubtle’ message

An expert has warned the Chinese military’s increased presence in Australia is sending a deliberate and unsubtle message to our forces as yet another warship approaches our waters.

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Rising threats create scary new reality

Facing a wobbly ally in the United States and an increasingly bellicose China, Australia’s military strategists are cautiously debating whether we need to consider developing our own nuclear deterrent.

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Microsoft users warned of urgent update

About a million Windows users could be at risk of a highly spreadable ransomware attack, experts fear could be as troubling as the 2017 WannaCry cyberattack.

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Boy for sale for $50 on Gumtree

A Darwin parent has reportedly put their child up for sale on Gumtree for $50.

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BMW reveals luxury dual-cab ute

Deep within the halls of BMW’s Munich headquarters, there are many people who love a good ute.

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How Jaguar is changing luxury cars

Luxury limousines are about to get quieter and smoother — thanks to batteries and powerpoints.

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Thousands flee after Indo quake

A strong magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck off Indonesia on Sunday local time, the US Geological Survey reported, triggering a brief tsunami warning that sent panicked residents fleeing to higher ground.

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Three hurt in Spanish bull run

Three people were rushed to hospital this morning at the start of the Running of the Bulls in Pamplona, northern Spain.

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Huge win for ancient Aussie site

It’s considered one of the oldest aquaculture sites in the world, and after more than a decade of fervent lobbying, the Budj Bim Cultural Landscape has finally been added to the UNESCO World Heritage List.

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Cadbury’s World Chocolate Day surprise

Sunday, July 7, marks an auspicious and highly regarded celebration — World Chocolate Day.

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Electric vehicles go mainstream by 2021

Last Thursday a brace of electric-powered vehicles belted around Sydney’s Eastern Creek speedway, highlighting one of the more dumbfounding episodes of the May 18 election campaign.

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Where you can legally drive like a hoon

Speed cameras, clogged roads, police hiding in bushes and a near future where Big Brother automatically slows your car as it spies on you … little wonder the joy of driving seems a distant memory. That’s why you need to go to M Town — “Where Too Much is Just Right”.

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Tested: Nissan’s tough dual-cab ute

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SA will ban single-use plastics

Plastic cutlery, straws and drink stirrers will soon be a thing of the past in South Australia following its war on single-use plastics.

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Zach knows all about long drives

Zach Murray has been heralded as the next big thing in Australian golf after his maiden win at the New Zealand Open earlier this year. But the rangy Victorian isn’t letting his recent success go to his head.

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Bentley’s groundbreaking new SUV

There’s a sense Bentley is reluctantly being dragged into electrification of its luxury cars. This new Bentayga Hybrid is the Brit brand’s tentative first step; the tree hugging black sheep beside the monstrous power and thirst from its twin-turbo W12 and V8 stablemates.

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Driven: Most powerful Mercedes

Demand the most powerful car in a Mercedes showroom and you will get a swoopy four-door coupe with more wallop than supercars or twin-turbo V12 flagships.

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Holden, Ford fire fresh shots in ute war

With the rivalry between Ford’s Falcon and the Holden Commodore consigned to history, dual-cab utes have become the main battleground for the longstanding foes.

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NASA to send a drone to land on Titan

NASA will have a good look around Titan to see if microbial life or even humans could live on Saturn’s large, icy moon.

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The Facebook page dividing Aussies

On any given day, Rick Furphy and Geoff Rissole are public enemies number one and two in regional towns across Australia, from Broken Hill to Port Pirie.

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HSV’s upgraded ute revealed

This stylish dual-cab ute aims to be the baddest looking truck on the road.

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Biggest quake in decades rocks California

The most powerful earthquake to strike southern California in decades has rattled the region with buildings rocking back and forth in Los Angeles and Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Mazda cars recalled over safety concerns

Thousands of Mazda3 vehicles are being recalled over a manufacturing fault that could see the wheels fall off some of its most recent models.

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Best luxury sedan revealed

Badges are important in the luxury car game. The three-pointed star or blue and white roundel of the Mercedes-Benz C-Class and BMW 3 Series are immediately recognisable around the world.

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Full details: World’s fastest hot hatch duo

Mercedes-AMG has unveiled the fastest-accelerating hatchback in the world.

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Massive quake rocks California

An earthquake that struck Thursday morning (local time) in the Mojave Desert rattling a large swath of Southern California was also felt in neighbouring Nevada.

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First drive: Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S

Style, power, tech and precision - the new Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S has it all.

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Calls for $200 fine for pedestrians

There have been renewed calls for the government to introduce a $200 on-the-spot fine for people who cross the road while looking at their phone.

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Lifeguards rescue deer at NSW beach

Lifeguards at a NSW beach have had to rescue a pair of feral deer after they wandered down to the shore and were washed into the ocean.

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Marvel star reveals reality behind new role

Performing as a digital character in a modern video game has more in common with traditional theatre than film or TV, according to actor Jon Bernthal.

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Incredible footage of deadly tornado

A ferocious tornado has wreaked havoc in the northeast of China, killing six people and injuring at least 190 in its devastating wake.

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Robert Irwin looks just like his father

Steve Irwin’s teenage son Robert is a spitting image of his late father.

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New SUV crowned safest car for kids

Children are better off riding in the new Mercedes-Benz GLE luxury SUV than any other new car.

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Facebook outage across the world

Facebook says it is working to resolve issues faced by some users while sending media files on its social media platforms including WhatsApp and Instagram.

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‘Secret’ sub’s mysterious mission

The submarine at the centre of the fire that killed at least 14 crew members in Arctic waters on Monday is the most mysterious and closely guarded of Russia’s fleet.

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Phones causing Apple ‘major problems’

With the recent launch of the hard to find Telstra 5G network in Australia, we have also been spoiled with new smartphones.

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Secret behind hilarious new game

A person who won’t leave their loungeroom chair and a monster with living gummy babies for eyes are an unlikely duo to hold the fate of the universe in their hands, yet that is the premise of a new offbeat and hilarious game.

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New car market winners and losers

Wary buyers didn’t hit the accelerator as hard as the car game hoped they might in June.

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World sweats through hottest June ever

Last month was the hottest June ever recorded with soaring temperatures worldwide capped off by a record-breaking heatwave across Western Europe.

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Bentley’s over the top new SUV

Forget bigger, crisper high definition screens, virtual reality tech or the latest in connectivity — the latest Bentley special edition has gone thoroughly old school in the quest to impress wealthy owners.

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Bold plan for Australian highways

An American-led group wants to plug into Australia’s growing electric vehicle fleet by building the nation’s first highway network of charging stations.

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Is your Netflix subscription about to rise?

A new proposal to introduce a “Netflix tax” is being met with alarm.

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An Inside Look at Raising a Social-Media Star

Ami and Justin McClure run a popular family Youtube channel that features their twin daughters, Alexis and Ava, and their infant son, Jersey. WSJ’s Julie Jargon visits the McClures at their home in New Jersey to learn about the challenges of parenting while vlogging. Photo Illustration: Alexander Hotz/The Wall Street Journal.

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Cockroaches may soon be immune to spray

Cockroaches are evolving into “superbugs” that may soon become immune to bug spray, making them even harder to kill.

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Why this new game is worth your time

The horror stories of American writer HP Lovecraft have remained popular for nearly a century since they were first released and are getting a new lease on life thanks to video games.

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Man loses $500K supercar in 10 minutes

A man’s thrill ride in his brand new supercar has been cut brutally short.

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Adidas under fire over shocking tweets

Sick Twitter trolls have hijacked a seemingly well intentioned Adidas social media campaign to post inappropriate and offensive messages.

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Why Australia needs nuclear weapons

China’s rise as the dominant power in Asia has experts spooked, and the author of a new book claims it’s time Australia considered arming itself with nuclear weapons.

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Freak hailstorm buries city under ice

A freak hailstorm has buried a major city in Mexico under 1.5m of ice — leaving dozens of drivers trapped and damaging buildings.

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‘Powerful front’ to add to winter misery

Cold mornings are set to continue for the next couple of days, and when that passes, rain will take its place.

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Tesla promises fastest car on the planet

Another week, another Elon Musk tweet that sparks controversy.

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Sarin found at Facebook mailroom: reports

Facebook employees may have been the target of a sarin attack, according to reports.

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L-plater fined $3000 for bizarre cargo

A learner driver has copped a raft of penalties from police after being caught trying to smuggle 29 goats in the back of his vehicle in rural NSW.

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