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Police in Australia mistakenly identified a sex doll as a human body, sparking a large-scale investigation. The doll was found in a bag on a Sydney beach, prompting officers to treat the scene as a potential crime site. Experts say…

Victoria's upper house has passed a bill abolishing group voting tickets, a system that allowed voters to support a single party with one mark above the line. The change requires voters to number at least five parties in order of…

Europe is experiencing the most rapid warming of any continent, with temperatures rising at a rate twice that of the global average. This accelerated warming is attributed to climate change, driven by increasing greenhouse gas emissions. The consequences are severe,…

Heat pumps, typically associated with heating homes, are being used to cool them during heatwaves. This technology works by reversing the flow of refrigerant, allowing the system to extract heat from the home and release it outside. Homeowners who have…

The UK's prison system is facing a severe overcrowding crisis, with ministers struggling to find solutions. Experts argue that the issue goes beyond the recent controversy over early release, requiring a fundamental re-examination of sentencing policies and rehabilitation programs. The…

The Independent Commission Against Corruption (Icac) is investigating allegations of corruption involving members of the Liberal party. Lobbyist Jeremy Greenwood has given evidence at a hearing, stating that members of the Reformers, a Liberal group, received "kickbacks" from a contract…

China's Comac C919 passenger jet is set to make its first international flight, traveling from Beijing to Ulaanbaatar in Mongolia. The C919 is a narrow-body jet designed to compete with Boeing and Airbus, the dominant players in the global commercial…

Victoria's voice to parliament, Gellung Warl, has urged the government to reject a bill that would abolish prisoners' rights to "open air" exercise. The proposed legislation aims to replace open air exercise with alternative forms of recreation. Gellung Warl was…

Ukraine's city of Zaporizhzhia was struck by North Korean missiles, resulting in significant damage and loss of life. The attack marks a notable escalation in the conflict. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned that Russian President Vladimir Putin may use the upcoming…

New South Wales police responded to a report of a suspicious suitcase, prompting an investigation into a potential homicide. Upon opening the suitcase, officers found a lifelike sex doll, not a human body as initially suspected. The doll's realistic appearance…

US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) plans to purchase gloves that can deliver electric shocks. The contract is valued at up to $20 million. The gloves, manufactured by a company called Wrap Technologies, are designed to help control individuals who…

Households living near new pylons will receive a £250 annual discount on their energy bills. This move is part of a major upgrade to the electricity grid, the largest since the 1960s. More than 40 locations across Great Britain will…

Former US President Donald Trump's use of Air Force One has come under scrutiny following reports of a deception tactic. Trump would often have a separate plane take off from Andrews Air Force Base, carrying journalists and other passengers, while…