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England vs Australia: Joe Root finds nothing wrong with aggressive tactics despite England's loss in 1st Ashes Test

Joe Root, the former England captain, has expressed his support for the team's aggressive approach in their first Test defeat against Australia.

The Times of India

Suspected Russian diplomat is occupying the nation's vetoed embassy site in Australia's capital

A suspected lone Russian diplomat is apparently squatting on the site of Moscow's proposed embassy that the Australian government has vetoed

The Independent UK

Labor rejects report it has thrown in the towel on multinational tax reform – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

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Women's Ashes Test: Ellyse Perry misses century by one run, but Australia in command

Ellyse Perry, the Australian all-rounder, fell just one run short of scoring a century on day one of the the women's Ashes Test match against England at Trent Bridge, Nottingham, as Australia finished the day at 328/7.

The Times of India

Russia launches high court challenge to keep embassy site near Australian parliament

Australia is confident cancellation of lease on national security grounds will withstand legal challenge

The Guardian - AU

Legal advice backs government on early double dissolution election trigger over housing bill

Anthony Albanese reveals the solicitor general agrees Senate delays over the housing Australia future fund constitute a failure to pass the bill

The Guardian - AU

Buying bugs and beetles, or shopping for scorpions and snails? Australia's pet trade includes hundreds of spineless species

Shacking up with tarantulas, scorpions, and ants would be a nightmare for most people. But for others, these creepy-crawlies are welcome companions and collectables.

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Australia’s first cybersecurity boss appointed

Senior Air Force commander Darren Goldie will become Australia's first cybersecurity coordinator as the federal government seeks to ward off hackers.

The New Daily

Stunned Sydney dad wins $100m Powerball jackpot

A Sydney dad has become Australia's second-biggest lottery winner after taking out Thursday's $100m Powerball draw, but will keep working.

The New Daily

Justine Barrow breaks up US foray with Australian Gravel Championships

Roxsolt Liv SRAM rider heads to Tasmania in pursuit of national title straight from multiple gravel podiums in United States

Cycling News

Ellyse Perry leads the repeated charge of a relentless winning machine

Despite some new faces and a surprise dismissal, Australia showed no pity, remorse or fear against England in Ashes Test

The Guardian - UK

Morning Mail: Titanic sub crew have died in ‘catastrophic implosion’, crime falls in Alice Springs, Ellyse Perry hits 99 in Ashes

US Coast Guard says debris found in the ocean indicates five people probably died in ‘catastrophic implosion’

The Guardian - AU

Australia legend Ricky Ponting claims he was offered England job before Brendon McCullum

Brendon McCullum has overseen a revolution while in charge of the England men's Test side, but things could have been very different had Ricky Ponting taken the job

Daily Mirror

England debutant hails ‘surreal’ experience after claiming two prize wickets in Ashes opener

Filer took the key wicket of Ellyse Perry on the opening day of the Women’s Ashes.

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The Conversation

LGBTQ+ people are facing increasing persecution globally, but refugee status is still extremely hard to get

The newly passed Anti-Homosexuality Act in Uganda has made a country that was already dangerous for LGBTQ+ people truly treacherous.

The Conversation

Marine species are being pushed towards the poles. From dugong to octopuses, here are 8 marine species you might spot in new places

If you take a plunge in the sea this winter, you might notice it’s warmer than you expect. And if you’re fishing off Sydney and catch a tropical coral trout, you might wonder what’s going on.

The Guardian - UK

Ellyse Perry’s 99 puts Australia on top but Ecclestone and Filer reap rewards

Australia Women reached 328-7 on day one of the Ashes Test thanks to Ellyse Perry but fell to England debutant Lauren Filer and Sophie Ecclestone took 3-71

The Independent UK

England make Women’s Ashes fight back after Australia’s Ellyse Perry denied century

Australia ended the opening day on 328 for seven as Sophie Ecclestone and the debuting Lauren Filer took key wickets in the evening session

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The Independent UK

Sophie Ecclestone and Lauren Filer lead England fightback in Women’s Ashes

Australia ended the opening day on 328 for seven.

The Independent UK

Brazilian is sentenced to 27 years in prison for killing ex-girlfriend in Australia

A federal court has sentenced Brazilian engineer Mário Marcelo Santoro to 27 years in prison after he confessed to the murder of his ex-girlfriend Cecília Haddad in Australia

The Independent UK

I’d go back and play Stokes’ way – no regrets for Joe Root over England approach

Australia won a thrilling first Ashes Test by two wickets at Edgbaston.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Watch: Dingo bites tourist on Australian beach, warnings issued

Footage has surfaced showing a dingo nipping a French tourist on the rump on Australia's Fraser Island. Are the feral dogs becoming too bold?

The Conversation

What cricket can teach us about the mind's experience of time – and how to deal with anxiety

Bowlers playing for England and Australia in the current Ashes cricket series are collectively meant to deliver at least 540 balls each day (that’s 90 overs of six balls each – more if they bowl any no-balls or wides). If one side’s bowlers cannot capture all ten wickets in one…

Fortune

Australia cracks down on Elon Musk, demands Twitter explain surge in harmful posts—or face fines of nearly $500,000 per day

"Twitter appears to have dropped the ball on tackling hate,” said Australia's eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant

The Independent UK

Ellyse Perry a thorn in England’s side as rain leads to early tea on opening day

Perry’s unbeaten 82 carried Australia to 213 for three.

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