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Australia
12 people killed in Bondi Beach terror attack that 'targeted Jewish community'
The shooting targeted Sydney’s Jewish community during the first night of the festival of Hanukkah, according to New South Wales Premier Chris Minns.
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Flooding expected in some areas as weather warnings come into effect
Manhunt
Police detain 'person of interest' after two killed in Brown University shooting
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Manhunt
Police detain 'person of interest' after two killed in Brown University shooting
Nine others were injured in the incident.
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Australia
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Analysis
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The Morning Lead
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investigates

Our award-winning investigations from this year

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Data Crunch
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Fly the Nest
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Minute-by-Minute
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house oversight committee
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Pyongyang
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The Daily Poll
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Georgia
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Court
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