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US marks 250th birthday with fireworks, flyovers and extreme weather
US President Donald Trump's speech included some of his political agenda but also honoured war veterans and American history.
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Trump's patriotic speech, colossal fireworks and white nationalists: US marks 250 years
Donald Trump has commemorated the 250th anniversary of America's independence after storms prompted a roughly two-hour evacuation of the National Mall.
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Football Australia backs 'brave' Popovic amid criticism of Egypt calls
Football Australia's senior leadership defended Popovic, calling his World Cup run an "enormous success".
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Ukraine hits major oil terminal in Russia's St Petersburg
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says the target is key infrastructure "that generates revenue for Russia's war".
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On fourth of July, an American pope sends a symbolic letter to the US about immigrants
The American pope spent 4 July praying for migrants at the epicentre of Europe's migration debate.
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World Cup woes: How to help a child deal with distress about the Socceroos' exit
No parent likes seeing their child upset, but such moments can be opportunities to help strengthen children's emotional regulation.
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Evacuations in Guam as super typhoon Bavi approaches
The storm is forecast to bring winds in excess of 160mph and waves nearly 11m high when it makes landfall on Monday.
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The World Cup Round of 16 is set. Here's every qualified team
The World Cup Round of 16 kicks off soon. Get ready for a series of exciting fixtures.
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The surprising factor shaping young Australians' family plans
New research finds most young Australians still want children, but a lack of trust in society is emerging as a surprising influence.
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Chinese underground church figure Jin Mingri freed from prison
The Zion Church founder's release comes after a direct plea to Xi Jinping from Donald Trump.
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Millions mourn as Iran begins week-long funeral for slain Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei
Iran's Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is not just the country's late Supreme Leader. He is now a martyr.
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Denis watched his ancestral lands be ravaged as a kid. It sparked a major change
Indigenous Protected Areas are a homegrown but relatively unheard-of conservation model, making waves in Australia and around the world.
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Former chess champion Kramnik banned over cheating remarks
The former Russian world chess champion had accused other players, including the late Daniel Naroditsky, of cheating.
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WATCH: Argentina, Colombia and Egypt into next round; Cape Verde, Australia and Ghana out
Colombia have sent Ghana packing in the final match of the World Cup Round of 32, with Argentina and Egypt also making it through.
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