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Hurricane Melissa strengthens to category five as it begins lashing Jamaica
The category five storm is threatening to unleash torrential rain and catastrophic flooding in the northern Caribbean, including Haiti and Jamaica. Source link
Piastri's lead is gone, but there is hope in his bid for the F1 title
Oscar Piastri has lost his lead in the Formula 1 drivers’ championship. Despite momentum working against the Australian, there are still plenty of reasons to believe he can win the world title. Source link
South-East Asia looks for more than a 'peace agreement' from Trump
The US president, who is on a lightning tour of South-East Asia this week, casts a long shadow in the region. But even as he signs deals, nations are contemplating a future without him. Source link
Who is Catherine Connolly, Ireland's new left-leaning, independent president-elect?
The 68-year-old former barrister is known for being one of the leading pro-Palestinian voices in the Irish parliament. Source link
Ski patrol sounds alarm over public safety if cuts made at Mt Stirling
A volunteer ski patrol captain raises concerns for public safety as part of measures to cut costs at Victoria’s Mount Stirling Alpine Resort, which has operated at a deficit for years. Source link
ACCC accuses Microsoft of misleading 2.7 million Australians over M365 fees
Alleges customers weren’t told they could opt out of Copilot. Source link
Two US navy aircraft crash within 30 minutes in South China Sea
Both aircraft went down while conducting “routine operations” the US Navy said, adding that five personnel were “safe and in stable condition” after the crashes. Source link
Watching North Melbourne's dominance 'a privilege not a punishment'
While some suggest that this year’s AFLW premiers being all but known has caused some to lose interest, commentators say North Melbourne’s dominance is inspirational. Source link
'Dream big': How an autograph inspired Australian swim ace Lani Pallister
Australia’s Lani Pallister says an autograph she got as a 12-year-old helped inspire her to set a swimming world record. Source link
US says no food aid benefits will be issued next month
The US Department of Agriculture says funds have run dry for its monthly food aid program, which more than 41 million Americans depend on to buy groceries. Source link