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Watch: Bondi hero Ahmed Al Ahmed given donations totalling £1.24m
Australia's prime minister visited Ahmed in hospital as he's treated for shooting injuries.
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Lasers used in first restoration of iconic Roman monument in 40 years
Italian restorers have used laser beams to clean an ancient Roman marble column in the piazza outside the prime minister’s office, removing layers of dust and grime that had covered the monument for decades
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Party homes for sale in England – in pictures
From a Grade II*-listed converted village chapel to a flat in the heart of London Continue reading...
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Country diary: Postcard from a pier, where brent geese are the main attraction | Lev Parikian
Ryde, Isle of Wight: Lots of commotion here among the hovercraft and herring gulls, but it’s the wonderful, tubby geese that make my winterThere’s a hovercraft on the sand, skirts deflated, dumped like a beached whale. Behind it, the pier stretches into the Solent. The air has the dull taste of off-…
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Rain transforms Iranian beach into striking red spectacle – video
Rainfall on Hormuz Island briefly transformed the coastline of its famed Red Beach into a striking natural scene this week, as soil flowed into the sea and turned the water shades of deep red. The beach is known for its vivid red sand and cliffs, created by high concentrations of iron oxide Continue…
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Gaza doctors use 3D tech to save limbs shattered by Israel from amputation
'Palestinian doctors are still creating, still resisting, still saving lives - one printed piece at a time.'
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Laneway Teams With Chappell Roan to Back Australian LGBTQ+ Groups
The initiative forms part of Laneway’s ongoing Solar Slice fund, which channels $1 from every ticket sold into sustainability and charitable projects.
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The 15 Best Jigsaw Puzzles for Adults Who Can't Stop Puzzling
From puzzles with secret endings to a 3D puzzle of Thor’s hammer, find something fun to piece together from our list of the best puzzles for adults.
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Ben Jennings on plans to tackle misogyny in English schools – cartoon
Discover and buy more of Ben’s cartoons hereOrder your own print of this cartoon from the Guardian Print Shop Continue reading...
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Reminder: Donate to win swag in our annual Charity Drive sweepstakes
Help increase our charity haul of nearly $18,000 in just over a week.
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Help! My Wife Has a Very Upsetting Reaction to Christmas Gifts. This Year, I’m Making a New Plan.
Prudie says: “Really bringing end-of-the-year holiday-adjacent semi-checked-out energy to this exchange.”
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Ghana sends troops to aid hurricane-hit Jamaica
Ghana has sent a military contingent to assist with reconstruction and relief efforts in hurricane-hit Jamaica, following the destruction caused by Hurricane Melissa over a month ago. This marks the third time this year that Ghana has extended support to nations in crisis, after previously providing…
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What’s a green flash and how can I see one?
Have you ever seen the green flash from a setting sun? Learn how to see one here, plus how they appear, and enjoy some great photos and watch a video!
The post What’s a green flash and how can I see one? first appeared on EarthSky.
The post What’s a green flash and how can I see one? first appeared on EarthSky.
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The 10 best last-minute tech gifts you can buy for under $100
You don't have to break the bank to gift tech. Check out these fun and affordable gadgets for $100 or less, plus learn how you can save on them.
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The shortest day of the year is descending on the Northern Hemisphere. Here's what to know
Yes the darkest day of the year is here, but that means brighter days are ahead. Sunday is the shortest day of the year north of the equator, where the solstice marks the start of astronomical winter. It's the opposite in the Southern Hemisphere, where it is the longest day of the year and summer wi…
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Week in wildlife: honeymooning owls, an otter on the razz and a magical frog
This week’s best wildlife photographs from around the world Continue reading...
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Egypt’s Great Fringing Reef Hope Spot to Receive Full Government Protection
Featured image: Egyptian Red Sea, ©Renata Romeo/Ocean Image Bank
HURGHADA, EGYPT – In an important step for marine conservation in the Red Sea, Egypt’s Prime Minister has announced the formal move to protect the Great Fringing Reef, a globally significant coral reef system renowned for its climate r…
HURGHADA, EGYPT – In an important step for marine conservation in the Red Sea, Egypt’s Prime Minister has announced the formal move to protect the Great Fringing Reef, a globally significant coral reef system renowned for its climate r…
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Experience: I won the lottery for 15 minutes
My heart skipped a beat. I felt quite light-headed. Finally, the moment I dreamed of had arrivedI can’t remember the first time I played the lottery – I was probably quite young. I’m an optimist. If you don’t play, you can’t win, and somebody has to win the big prize. Why not me? To me, winning woul…
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Surfers and swimmers pay tribute to victims of Bondi shooting
Hundreds paddle out at Bondi beach to commemorate the shooting victims from Sunday's attack.
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For the First Time, a Former Refugee Will Lead the U.N.’s Refugee Agency
Barham Salih, who fought against Saddam Hussein’s rule in Iraq and later served as president, was chosen to lead the U.N. High Commission for Refugees.
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