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Australian breaker Raygun retires after Olympics backlash

Rachael Gunn has quit competitive breakdancing after her unusual routine at the Paris Games went viral and generated criticism and conspiracy theories.

Lifestyle

Movember turns 21: How a viral moustache trend got old enough to drink

Here's our definitive guide to everything you need to know about the initiative this November.

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Radiohead's Thom Yorke walks off stage over Gaza heckler

Radiohead singer Thom Yorke stormed off stage at a concert in Melbourne after a fan shouted criticism of the musician’s position on Gaza.

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Conquer or be conquered: European countries examine their settlement

Two artworks decorate a building in Brussels, the centre of the European Union, reminding MEPs that First Nations people exist — even in the bloc.

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Green News

UK and Australia embark on new climate and energy partnership

It comes after Pacific leaders called on both countries to do more to tackle the climate crisis.

Ukraine

Australia approves major no-strings-attached tank donation to Ukraine

The US has given regulatory clearance for the transfer, which comes as Voolodymyr Zelenskyy tries to rally allies behind a "victory plan".

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Tourists and gold diggers boost Clermont economy as old mines re-open

In Australia, the small town of Clermont, in central Queensland, is enjoying a new lease of life thanks to rising gold prices.

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British YouTuber Yung Filly arrested in Australia on rape charges

British YouTube personality Yung Filly has been arrested in Australia and charged over rape allegations.

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Tasmanian court excludes men from women-only exhibition

The Supreme Court of Tasmania ruled the "Ladies' Lounge" women-only exhibition legal, overturning a prior decision, citing protection under anti-discrimination law.

Australia

Australian asylum seekers warn EU against rolling out offshore centres

Two asylum seekers with first-hand experience of Australia’s brutal offshore migrant processing centres told Euronews they have a message for European leaders mulling the prospect of doing the same back home: don’t.

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WATCH: Pesto the giant penguin steals hearts at Melbourne Aquarium

Pesto, a massive king penguin chick at Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium, has become a social media sensation.

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Anti-war protesters clash with police in Australia

Thousands of anti-war protesters in Australia clashed with police on Wednesday outside a military arms convention in Melbourne.

Tech News

Australia plans to introduce social media age limit

"The bullying that can occur online, the access to material which causes social harm, and parents are wanting a response,” the Australian prime minister said.

Iran

Iran summons Australian ambassador over ‘offensive’ LGBTQ+ post

Homosexuality is illegal in Iran, but transgender people are allowed to seek gender transition surgery.

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Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds' 'Wild God': Euronews Culture's Verdict

In his latest album, Nick Cave continues to confront grief and finds a new level of absolution.

Business

Boeing grounds fleet of test aircraft after concerns over engine parts

Boeing has grounded a fleet of test aircraft as the group continues to deal with the fallout of a door plug blowing off an Alaska Airlines flight in January this year.

Green News

Australia’s largest bank pulls funding for fossil fuel companies

CBA has explained that they will stop financing fossil fuel companies that don’t comply with climate goals set out by the Paris Agreement.

Australia

Pilot dies after 'unauthorised' chopper crashes into Australian hotel

Authorities in the northeastern coastal city of Cairns said they had not confirmed the pilot's identity, the reason for the flight, or how the tourist helicopter could take off from the local airport.

Health news

Online programme teaches GPs to better understand chronic pelvic pain

Experts say chronic pelvic pain is often underdiagnosed and undertreated with the average diagnosis time of endometriosis being 6.6 years worldwide.

Sport

Paris Olympics: Australian field hockey player detained over drug deal

Police say they interrupted a drug transaction outside a building in the 9th arrondissement of Paris.