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Abdul’s brother went out to buy flour. He never came home
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Afghanistan

Abdul’s brother went out to buy flour. He never came home

The fate of the Afghan man lay in the hands of the Australian soldier who led him to the edge of a cliff. His own hands were bound.

  • by Nick McKenzie & Chris Masters

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Pilot killed in fiery crash on suburban street
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Melbourne

Pilot killed in fiery crash on suburban street

"It was just mayhem. Terrifying. Missed the house by a few metres." Residents heard a loud bang and ran to help.

  • by Simone Fox Koob
Celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain found dead

Celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain found dead

US celebrity chef and CNN television host  Anthony Bourdain has died at the age of 61, the network said.

  • by Scott Malone
'Hit of heroin': What's behind phenomenon of 'poo jogging'?

'Hit of heroin': What's behind phenomenon of 'poo jogging'?

It was the question that struck many about the bizarre case of the so-called 'poo jogger' - why?

  • by Melissa Cunningham & Simone Fox Koob
"Russia should be in this meeting," Trump says of G7

"Russia should be in this meeting," Trump says of G7

US President Donald Trump has called for Russia to be readmitted to the Group of 7 nations, four years after it was cast out.

  • by Damian Paletta, Anne Gearan & John Wagner
Minister vows war crimes claims are being investigated

Minister vows war crimes claims are being investigated

Claims that elite Australian soldiers committed war crimes in Afghanistan are being 'thoroughly investigated': Minister

  • by David Wroe
Red Symons snags regular spot with 3AW's Neil Mitchell

Red Symons snags regular spot with 3AW's Neil Mitchell

The former ABC breakfast presenter will work with Mitchell in an off-the-cuff slot on his radio show.

  • by Simone Fox Koob
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Brexit bust: Britain's dash for independence is on road to failure

Brexiteers, it's time to accept reality. The quixotic bid for independence has failed.

Ambrose Evans-Pritchard

    Where are the men in the pro-choice movement?

    Virtually everyone will be connected to a pregnancy at some point in their lives. So abortion access is not a 'women’s issue'.

    Katie Thorburn & Madeline Ward

      Vikki Campion is too good for Barnaby Joyce

      Since Vikki and Barnaby's interview, we've done nothing but talk about why she should dump him - and ask why she hasn't.

      Jenna Price
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        Power surge stops Tigers

        Power surge stops Tigers

        Richmond were beaten by a rejuvenated Port Adelaide at Adelaide Oval, but in the makings of a country and western song, don’t blame it on Dusty.

        • by Ashley Porter
        Channel Seven boss wants more goals, more beauty in the AFL

        Channel Seven boss wants more goals, more beauty in the AFL

        The chief of arguably the AFL's most important partner says players need more freedom.

        • by Jake Niall

        World Cup 2018

        Socceroos want results in Russia after 'hard lesson' in Brazil: Jedinak

        Socceroos want results in Russia after 'hard lesson' in Brazil: Jedinak

        Socceroos' captain Mile Jedinak never wants to taste disappointment like that from the 2014 World Cup.

        • by Dominic Bossi

        Politics

        Albanese, Shorten and the leadership question that won't go away

        Albanese, Shorten and the leadership question that won't go away

        Albanese’s popularity is not confined to his electorate, and it is a source of lingering pressure for Opposition Leader Bill Shorten.

        • by Jacqueline Maley

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        Prospa founders admit float lost 'vital momentum'

        Prospa founders admit float lost 'vital momentum'

        Prospa's pulled float illustrates some of the key dynamics affecting the financial services sector.

        • by Clancy Yeates
        Sorry Scott, it's not clear the economy has lift-off
        Opinion
        GDP

        Sorry Scott, it's not clear the economy has lift-off

        • by ROSS GITTINS

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        Entertainment

        Will Channel Ten let Kyle Sandilands back into the fold?

        Will Channel Ten let Kyle Sandilands back into the fold?

        There are rumours the radio star could soon have his own Judge Judy-style program. 

        • by Broede Carmody
        The Bachelor's Tim Robards and Anna Heinrich marry in Italy

        The Bachelor's Tim Robards and Anna Heinrich marry in Italy

        Ten’s reality series can claim its first official marriage.

        • by Robert Moran

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        Smarter living

        When too much choice is a bad thing

        When too much choice is a bad thing

        There is a convincing case that excessive choice in superannuation is doing more harm than good.

        • by Clancy Yeates
        The electric car that could leave Tesla in the dust

        The electric car that could leave Tesla in the dust

        Jaguar has joined the fuel-free game with a luxury SUV that has plenty of power.

        • by Toby Hagon

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        Sport

        Thiem ends fearless Cecchinato's run to reach French Open final

        Thiem ends fearless Cecchinato's run to reach French Open final

        Dominic Thiem is through to the final of the French Open after a three-set victory over Marco Cecchinato.

        • by Nate Williams
        A dummy spat into orbit: When a one-man team loses it
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        NBA

        A dummy spat into orbit: When a one-man team loses it

        JR Smith's brain fade distracts from LeBron James' all-time great dummy spit in the NBA finals.

        • by Greg Baum