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​Sterling fell to an eight-week low, hit by fears of a prolonged bout of political jousting as the UK heads towards Brexit.

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Thousands of hostages were taken in 2010 and 2011, but a naval task force largely stopped the pirates - until now.

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US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson used an email alias 'Wayne Tracker' to discuss climate change while he was ExxonMobil's chief executive, according to New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman.

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US producer prices increased more than expected last month as the cost of services such as hotel accommodation pushed higher.

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Snow piled up rapidly in parts of the northeastern United States on Tuesday as a blizzard swept in, forcing airlines to ground flights and schools to cancel classes while shrouding an early herald of spring, Washington's famed cherry blossoms, in ice.

The union on strike at BHP Billiton's Escondida copper mine rejected an invitation by the company to return to negotiations.

When the Qassim Girls Council met over the weekend for the first time, pictures showed 13 men on stage - and not a single woman.

Photojournalist Stephen Dupont wants you to be confronted by his images. Dupont's body of work – more than two decades of war, social strife and natural disasters - is the subject of an upcoming presentation at Sydney's Eternity Playhouse Theatre titled Don't Look Away.

Overworked hospital staff are being pushed to the brink by record numbers of sicker patients, the AMA NSW warned.

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Sometimes bargain deals aren't worth the long term costs.

The owners of South Australian brewery Coopers have released a video apology, after the use of their beer in a debate about marriage equality sparked a boycott campaign.

A schoolboy is dead after being hit by a car while skateboarding to school.

Human rights groups condemn the Turnbull government's decision, saying it 'sweeps under the carpet' Myanmar's crimes against humanity.

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Reducing the vortex of problems that has hit South Australia's electricity supplies during the past six months to a series of sound bites is only to be expected.

New home owners have been left in limbo after the collapse of a land developer in Melbourne's outer north-west.

The proposed site for a new juvenile jail in Melbourne's west is set to be moved by the Andrews government.

Ron Medich lost his mobile phone straight after his right-hand man, Lucky Gattellari, was arrested for the murder of Mr Medich's business enemy, a court has heard.

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Japan is collecting more tax revenue from Australian liquefied natural gas than the Turnbull government

Central station is the most likely place you would suffer a serious slip, trip or fall on Queensland's rail network.

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull will confront some of the nation's biggest gas companies on Wednesday and ask the energy giants to supply gas locally to ease household cost pressures and avoid future blackouts.

Employers may bar staff from wearing visible religious symbols, the European Union's top court has ruled in its first decision on the issue of women wearing Islamic headscarves at work.

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Two boys accused of separate child rapes continue to attend a Perth religious school with teachers, students and parents unaware of their alleged offences - again calling into question a state law that effectively gags schools from being able to warn parents of a student's criminal history.

Melbourne drivers who illegally use emergency lanes aren't the only ones drawing the ire of other road users.

Former WA Treasurer Mike Nahan is emerging as the front runner to take over the leadership of the WA Liberals after the party's wipeout in Saturday's election.

Australian students are learning in more disruptive classrooms than many of their peers in other OECD countries, new global reports show.

Buderim will be reshaped to become a hipster haven "Byron Bay of the north" in the coming decades, a respected demographer believes.

Greens leader Richard Di Natale believes many Australians would be better off with a four day working week or a six hour working day even if it meant less money. This would allow people to spend more time on the things that make life worth living, such as family, sport, and volunteering.

The whispers about the Tigers' big four wanting to know who will be coaching the side next year before committing to the club are getting louder. However chief executive Justin Pascoe has gone on the record and stated the future of Jason Taylor hasn't been a topic of discussion throughout negotiations.

Gambling revenue up 21 per cent.

Almost 60 per cent of NSW's mammal species and a third of the birds on the endangered list and conditions are getting worse.

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A fake doctor has allegedly treated at least 145 patients over almost four years at a cosmetic clinic in Melbourne's west, health authorities warn.

Manly CEO Tim Cleary has spoken for the first time about the controversial overhaul that has put him at loggerheads with club icon Bob Fulton, revealing he is seeking the authority to make changes to the football department in order to take the Sea Eagles into a new era.

Canberra led the nation in 2016 for increased international visitor expenditure in a bumper year that saw 7.6 million visitors spend $39.1 billion across the country.

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The AFL Commission will surely end months of procrastination over the next 24 hours and finally correct the flawed favouritism it bestowed upon its youngest club by handing it a virtual Australian rules grass-roots recruiting zone.

The combination of cash and Cannabis has proved a heady mix for the stock market recently. But nothing prepared the market for the astounding reaction to Tuesday's news that the "King of Cannabis" Nevil Schoenmakers is acting as a strategic advisor to another dope hope, the ASX-listed Singaporean biotech Stemcell United Ltd.

A decision on the future of Australian Super Rugby clubs could linger on for another two weeks after a meeting between club chief executives and the Australian Rugby Union provided little clarity on what the future holds.

The Brumbies could make changes to their team to play the Waratahs, but Ben Hyne says he'll fight for a spot.

It's faster, more secure, better for the environment and vegan friendly: it's the cashless society and the ACT is leading the way.

NSW Police have set up a task force to find a man who allegedly posed as a doctor at four hospitals near Sydney for more than a decade.

A small clinical trial using brain stimulation to fire up the neurons in Alzheimer's patients is showing promise. Jo Duff was one of those who experienced marked improvement.

Michael Hooper never even dreamed of playing professional rugby as a child, but on Saturday the Waratahs captain will become the youngest player in Super Rugby history to play 100 matches when he lines up against his former club at Allianz Stadium.

Gordon Wood was on his way to the dentist in 2013 when he inadvertently walked past a media pack outside the trial of balcony murderer Simon Gittany.

More than half the world's population now lives in a city, and carbon emissions from them are estimated to be as high as 87 per cent. But if we did things differently, what would Australian cities look like in the year 2040?

The two latest cases mean south-east Queensland has seen four confirmed infections in a week.

A former West Australian bricklayer who was busted with hashish at his Sanur home has been sentenced to seven months' jail for possessing an illegal narcotic for personal use.

A top engineers body has said the ACT is in a good place to deal with the future energy market, but should continue dialogue with New South Wales counterparts to avoid the energy version of Australia's rail gauge farce.

George Savvides must be breathing a sigh of relief over the decision

The former speaker and his deputy, dumped from their plum posts after claiming $150,000 in entitlements, face further questions from auditors after the first step of a parliamentary probe into politicians' perks.

Melbourne Rebels are confident their future in Super Rugby will be secured by their private ownership agreement but the ARU and SANZAAR have offered no timeline for announcing whether an Aussie club will be cut.