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Jamie Durie’s cutting-edge Byron Bay home labelled a ‘shambles’ as it remains unfinished months after he hailed 3D concrete printing and automation as the future of housing

The article reports that celebrity horticulturist and landscape designer Jamie Durie's high-profile Byron Bay home remains unfinished months after he publicly championed 3D concrete printing and construction automation as the future of housing. The project, which he had promoted as a showcase for cutting-edge building technology, has reportedly…

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Man dead and three others rushed to hospital after suspected carbon monoxide poisoning at a Mount Gambier home

  • One man dead after suspected carbon monoxide poisoning in Mount Gambier.
  • Three others taken to hospital from the same home.
  • Cause and further details not yet confirmed.

A man has died and three other people have been taken to hospital following a suspected carbon monoxide poisoning at a home in Mount Gambier, in South Australia. The incident is significant as a potential accidental poisoning affecting an entire household, highlighting the dangers posed by the colourless,…

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Two dead as gunfire erupts at Salsa on St Clair festival in Toronto

  • Two killed and four wounded in shooting at Toronto's Salsa on St Clair festival.
  • Police say two individuals exchanged gunfire; two firearms recovered, no arrests.
  • Around 13,000 people were attending the festival's 22nd edition.

Two people were killed and four others wounded when gunfire broke out at the Salsa on St Clair Latin festival in midtown Toronto, one of the city's largest annual street celebrations. Police received reports of an active shooter on St Clair Avenue at around 20:12 local time (01:12…

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Khosla family reaches deal to buy Super Bowl champion Seahawks for NFL-record price: report

  • Khosla family reaches $9.6 billion agreement to purchase Seattle Seahawks, setting NFL record for franchise price
  • Deal gives Vinod, Neeru, and Neal Khosla controlling interest following team's recent Super Bowl championship victory
  • Sale price exceeds previous record by over $3.5 billion, reflecting accelerating valuations in professional sports

The Khosla family agreed to buy the Seattle Seahawks for $9.6 billion, shattering the previous NFL franchise sale record set by the Washington Commanders.

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England ‘got lucky’ with disallowed goal

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England's match against Norway at the 2026 World Cup featured a contentious moment when a second-half goal by Torbjorn Heggem was ruled out for a foul. BBC Sport pundits Wayne Rooney and Ellen White both suggested England "got lucky" with the decision, highlighting how the disallowed goal worked…

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It’s Christmas in July as hundreds of Santas go on the march in the middle of a stifling summer heat wave

  • Hundreds of international Santa impersonators and Christmas characters gathered in Aalborg, Denmark this week for the annual World Santa Claus Congress
  • The decades-old tradition proceeded despite Europe experiencing severe summer heat, creating a festive atmosphere months ahead of the actual Christmas season

Hundreds of Santas from countries including Norway and Japan descended on Aalborg, Denmark, for the World Santa Claus Congress amid summer heat.

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England reach World Cup semi-final as Rice fitness sparks selection debate

  • England beat Norway 2-1 to reach the World Cup semi-finals.
  • They face either Argentina or Switzerland on Wednesday at 20:00 BST.
  • Declan Rice was substituted at half-time, raising fitness questions.

England have reached the semi-finals of the 2026 World Cup after beating Norway 2-1 in the quarter-final, setting up a last-four meeting with either Argentina or Switzerland. One notable talking point was midfielder Declan Rice, who was substituted at half-time during the win over Norway, raising a question…

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Brazil is leading the charge in protecting gamers’ rights with a new law and major court win looking out for the little guy

  • Brazil proposes legislation to protect gamers from unilateral game shutdowns and forced game repurchases by publishers
  • Law inspired by Stop Killing Games movement; recognizes gaming as important to cultural sovereignty
  • Brazilian court orders Microsoft to restore player's account and pay damages after company tried to force game repurchase

At least one country is fighting the good fight. The post Brazil is leading the charge in protecting gamers’ rights with a new law and major court win looking out for the little guy appeared first on Destructoid.

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How to survive a shark attack, second by agonizing second: I punched its snout, but its jaws clamped tighter… it wasn’t until I gouged the one weakness spot that it let go

  • A shark attack survivor recounts their escape second by second.
  • Punching the shark's snout only made its bite tighter.
  • Gouging its one weak spot finally forced it to release.

This is a Daily Mail feature article in which a shark attack survivor recounts their ordeal moment by moment, describing how they fought off the animal and eventually forced it to release its grip. The piece is framed as a survival guide, emphasising that conventional advice to strike…

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‘They played with one guy LESS’: Zlatan Ibrahimovic slates England’s Noni Madueke for his performance against Norway

  • Ibrahimovic says Madueke's poor display left England effectively a man down.
  • England beat Norway 2-1 to reach the World Cup semi-finals.
  • Bellingham's brace sealed the win; a semi-final with Argentina awaits.

Football pundit and former striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has publicly criticised England winger Noni Madueke over his display in the Three Lions' 2026 World Cup quarter-final win against Norway. In a pointed remark, Ibrahimovic suggested England were effectively a man short during the game because of Madueke's ineffective contribution,…

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