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Iran's presidential election goes to a run-off vote, with sole reformist challenging hardline nuclear negotiator

Iran will hold a run-off presidential election to replace the late President Ebrahim Raisi, after an initial vote sees the top two candidates fall short of securing an outright win.
A smiling man in a suit casts a ballot at a crowded polling station.

Children suffered 'burning stomachs' and 'tingling hands' after restaurant allegedly served insect repellent, not juice

Health authorities are investigating claims two Perth sisters were served insect repellent instead of juice at a western suburbs restaurant.
A composite image of Olivia and Hannah Lemin next to a bottle of red citronella liquid.

Manly confirm shock switch for Tom Trbojevic as club looks to end injury woes

Manly star Tom Trbojevic will move from fullback when he returns from injury next week as the Sea Eagles look to end the former Dally M winner's shocking run with injury. 
Tom Trbojevic limps off the field and holds his head

Geraldine was one of the first in NSW to receive voluntary assisted dying. Her son said her death was dignified

A new report released by the NSW government on the first three months of voluntary assisted dying provides data on how many people have taken up the service, with supporters welcoming the results.
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A younger man stands with an older man and an older woman inside a house, smiling

Maroons winger Xavier Coates 'not great' after limping off during Melbourne's victory against Canberra

With Origin III just 19 days away, Xavier Coates limped off the field as the Storm edge past the Raiders in Melbourne.
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Xavier Coates covers his face

Prime Minister slams 'arrogant' tech giant Meta over harm to kids and media

Anthony Albanese has criticised tech behemoth Meta for claiming social media hasn't harmed kids, and for threatening to block news content.
Anthony Albanese looks sternly off to the distance.

UK Conservatives say ABC analysis that points to foreign interference operation 'highly alarming'

Ahead of a historic UK election, five Facebook pages secretly operating from Nigeria are using Kremlin-aligned propaganda and AI-generated racist imagery to sow "division and chaos".
Nigel Farage sits in a brown armchair, pointing at a photo of Vladimir Putin.

Sydney family lucky to be alive after inhaling carbon monoxide from outdoor BBQ used to heat home

Three people were left unconscious at the Wentworthville residence, with fire crews saying the carbon monoxide levels inside the home were more than four times the dangerous limit.      
an outdoor barbecue that was taken inside a house and used as a heating implement

Anthony Albanese says awarding Ben Roberts-Smith with a King's medal 'certainly wasn't a government decision'

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is distancing himself from a decision to award a medal from King Charles to former special forces soldier Ben Roberts-Smith.
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Ben Roberts-Smith in a suit and tie

Woman dies in alleged DV murder in northern NSW as police investigate why response took almost an hour

NSW Police received a concern for welfare call to a home on Johnston Street, Casino shortly after 1:30am on Saturday, but the call wasn't acknowledged by a radio operator until much later.
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Cats kickstart season with MCG win over Bombers, capping a big day of upsets

Geelong take down Essendon on a wet night at the MCG to leap back into the eight and Adelaide knocks off the Giants at home to round off a day of upsets in the AFL.
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A smiling Geelong player is hugged by a teammate after kicking a goal.

Police win karts and minds taking kids racing as a reward for staying on the right track

A unique NSW program aims to put the brakes on youth crime by rewarding good behaviour with a positive experience that involves police while passing on valuable life lessons. 
Two children in go karts sitting at the start line of the track

For the first time in its history, the UK's biggest music festival has two female headliners

Glastonbury is the biggest festival in the UK, attracting the equivalent of more than two MCGs' worth of people. Here's what's made headlines so far.
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A woman in a black and white top holds a microphone with her arms out.

Warren Buffett to end donations to Gates Foundation after $5.3b gift

The billionaire investor and philanthropist's donations to the world's largest private charity, begun by the Microsoft founder and his former wife, will end with his death. 
An elderly white man wearing a suit and red tie walks next to several microphones

Actor Martin Mull, known for guest spots on Roseanne and Arrested Development, dies aged 80

Martin Mull appeared in beloved roles such as private eye Gene Parmesan on Arrested Development and would be nominated for an Emmy in 2016 for a guest turn on Veep as Bob Bradley. 
A man with glasses in a bowtie

In the clouds over regional Australia a different kind of fly-in fly-out workforce is taking to the skies

An airport that once serviced the defunct Ravensthorpe nickel mine in WA has replaced hi-vis-clad workers with medical specialists in blue polo shirts and it's changing the regional healthcare landscape.
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There's a bust of him in Westminster Abbey but the legend is struggling to live on in Australia

The lengthy closure of a South Australian cottage museum honouring bush poet and politician Adam Lindsay Gordon has fans fighting to prevent his legacy from fading into the past.
A painting of a man jumping a black horse over a fence

Woman dead after alleged domestic violence-related stabbing near Innisfail, police charge man with murder

Police said officers were called to the scene for a welfare check at around 4:15pm, where they found a woman with life-threatening stab wounds.
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Police tape outside a house.

Doubts underground Grosvenor Coal Mine will reopen as workers are evacuated after fire

Work is underway to seal an underground coal mine in central Queensland where a fire is burning after an explosion on Saturday morning, and there are doubts the mine will ever reopen.
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Smoke rising in the distance, with buildings and sheds in the foreground.

This ex-cop was on the run for two decades after 11 heists. He was finally sentenced this week — now, he's dead

Two days after being sentenced, the man dubbed the "bicycle bandit" died. Kym Allen Parsons robbed 10 banks and attempted to rob an 11th. Who was he and how did he remain on the run for so long?
Stylised sepia picture of a man in black clothing and a balaclava holding fire arm, crime scene tape and police in background

analysis:Who would pass up free money during a cost-of-living crisis? It seems like thousands of WA families just did

Thousands of families fail to claim the WA Student Assistance Payment during a cost-of-living crisis and the question the state government needs to answer is — why?
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'Against all scientific advice': Perth council looks set to press ahead with plan for industrial park near wetland

Conservationists' efforts to protect a swathe of significant wetlands in Perth's south-east take a hit with a local council looking set to push on with plans for industrial park, despite concerns raised by the Environmental Protection Authority.
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Drone shot of Greater Brixton Street Wetlands

30,000 people visit the Bungle Bungle Range every year without knowing its story. That's about to change

For decades, visitors have driven, flown, hiked, and camped across Purnululu National Park without grasping its rich, cultural heritage but future visitors won't miss out. 
A pathway leads into the Purnululu National Park

analysis:Handing out luxury cars and wads of cash like confetti, MrBeast draws massive crowds who love watching others win

MrBeast is YouTube's most subscribed to content creator, with a staggering 290 million followers. So why are his videos so enjoyable for his legions of fans?
A man stands on stage pointing to a crowd while holding a microphone, a luxury car behind him

The heartfelt childhood letter that set an Australian swimmer on the path to the Paris Olympics

When Jack Cartwright lines up on the blocks at the Paris Olympic Games next month, a childhood dream inspired by his hometown swimming coach will be realised.
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