Australian firefighters accidentally spread massive wildfire ahead of heatwave that's expected to break records
A BACKBURNING operation intended to contain a massive wildfire in eastern Australia sparked out of control, damaging buildings and cutting off major roads, authorities said, as the country heads into another heatwave that may topple temperature records.

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'The US does not have a deadline' - senior Washington diplomat urges North Korea to return to nuclear negotiations
A senior US diplomat has urged North Korea to return to the negotiating table immediately to complete stalled nuclear talks.

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Mike Ashley launches latest swipe at rivals as sales jump at Sports Direct
Sports Direct has insisted it is starting to see green shoots of recovery at department store House of Fraser, which it purchased from administrators for £90 million last year.

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Weinstein accusers say disgraced mogul is trying to ‘gaslight society&
Harvey Weinstein has been accused of trying to &gaslight society again& after he called himself &the forgotten man& who should be remembered as a pioneer of female storytelling.

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US says it will not accept North Korea-set nuclear deadline
A senior US diplomat has urged North Korea to return to the negotiating table immediately to complete stalled nuclear talks.

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Five staff members resign as Democrat switches to Republicans
Five people who work for a Democrat who plans to switch and become a Republican have said they are resigning.

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