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Crime groups using illicit tobacco to finance drug trade and terrorism as cigarette prices soar, says Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission

The soaring cost of cigarettes in Australia is presenting lucrative opportunities for organised crime groups, who are turning to illicit tobacco as a "low-risk and high-reward" trade.

ABC News

Cryptocurrency price crash a result of inflation, as investors lose their life savings

The financial fate of many Australians will be decided over the next few days, as the price of many cryptocurrencies plunges and one major crypto-lender locks customers out of their own accounts.

ABC News

Kim Kardashian's and Pete Davidson's trip to Australia is exposed as a hoax

Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson enjoyed a holiday in Tahiti before Kim returned to LA and Pete travelled to Australia to film. However, there were false claims that the couple enjoyed lunch together in a cafe in Queensland

Daily Mirror

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The highest scores in ODI history after England shatter world record

England have the top three scores in ODI history

The Independent UK

Urgent warning issued over deadly grey canisters that have washed up on beaches

When the canister is opened, the 'rat poison' powder reacts with moisture in the air to release phosphine gas, which is also highly toxic to humans not just vermin

Daily Mirror

Gran deported after going to disturbing lengths to cover up the murder of her son's fiance

Police searched for 20-year-old Jody Meyers in 2015 but Margaret Archer was then coaxing her son Neil to make up a lie about her disappearance in Australia

Daily Mirror

England stars set for final Australia audition in Barbarians showdown

England players this weekend have their final opportunity to impress Eddie Jones and win a place on this summer’s tour of Australia.

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Age no barrier for Danny Care after earning England recall against Barbarians

The 35-year-old has been named on the bench as scrum-half cover after four years in the international wilderness.

The Independent UK

Cook Cup for winner of Australia-England to be renamed for legend Ella

The countries will play for the new Ella-Mobbs Trophy in July 2022 and Glen Ella, Mark’s twin, said: ‘They’re doing the right thing’

The Guardian - AU

England hits ODI world-record 498-4 against the Netherlands

England has broken its own record of 481-6 against Australia in 2018 for the highest-ever score in the history of one-day international cricket

The Hindu

Smacking children as physical punishment linked to mental health issues in new research

Smacking is currently outlawed in 62 countries across the globe, including Wales and Scotland, and one Australian university has now linked the practice to serious mental health issues in young adults

Daily Mirror

Pacific islands: an unexpected new dimension to power struggles between US and China

The island states of the Pacific – from large Papua New Guinea to the smaller island state of Tuvalu – find themselves in a newly influential position as the west and China battle for their strategic backing.

The Conversation

Emily Rudge’s England grateful for women’s rugby league trailblazers

As she prepares for Saturday’s friendly with France, the captain, Emily Rudge, salutes the Lionesses whose 1996 tour advanced the sport

The Guardian - UK

U.S. to establish Pacific cooperation framework

WASHINGTON -- The United States is planning to establish a cooperation framework next week with Japan, Australia and other countries to strengthen ties with Pacific nations, U.S. National Security Council (NSC) Indo-Pacific Affairs Coordinator Kurt Campbell revealed during a virtual conference.

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Andrew Olle lecture: Without stronger press freedoms and protections for public-interest journalism, democracy is at risk

Australians will only rely upon the mainstream media as an essential part of our civic and democratic life if they can trust we are able to expose the spin and lies and misinformation, and deliver the facts and truth, writes Ita Buttrose.

The Guardian - AU

Former minister hits out at Coalition’s ‘policy of appeasement’ towards China

Concetta Fierravanti-Wells says warnings about China’s influence were ignored and blasts NSW Liberals over preselections

The Independent UK

Australian minister visits Solomons to counter China

Australia’s new foreign minister has visited the Solomon Islands to assure the South Pacific island nation it does not need a security pact with China

AAP

Cricketers head to Games aiming to evolve

Australian cricket star Ellyse Perry says the next step for the all-conquering women's team is to become even better, starting with the Commonwealth Games.

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The Guardian - AU

Eastern Australia’s power crisis eases with enough electricity to meet weekend demand

Australian Energy Market Operator says situation has improved ‘markedly’ since Wednesday when entire market was suspended

The Conversation

Hospital funding deal sets a tight deadline for real reform, and the clock's ticking

At the urging of the premiers, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Friday agreed to extend current public hospital funding until the end of the year.

ABC News

Bluey praised for representation of Auslan community and fertility in episodes Turtleboy and Onesies

Australia's internationally celebrated children's show Bluey is making grown adults cry (again) for its representation of three new characters.

ABC News

Australian adaptive surfers strike gold as sport makes professional debut in Hawaii

The adaptive surfing circuit has gone professional, with Australian athletes reaping rewards at the debut World Championship Tour event.

The Guardian - UK

International investigators visit war-torn areas near Kyiv – as it happened

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AAP

Australia supports Solomons' vaccines push

Australia has announced further health support for the Solomon Islands, as Foreign Minister Penny Wong visits the nation's capital Honiara.

ABC News

Solomon Islands seeks to reassure Australia on China security deal, Penny Wong announces 200,000 paediatric vaccines

Solomon Islands' Prime Minister seeks to reassure Australia there will not be a military base in the Pacific island nation, after Foreign Minister Penny Wong touches down in Honiara.

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