headlines
Sunday
17
April
2016
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The doomed bid to snatch Sally Faulkner's childrenExclusive: A Lebanese source gives authorities’ version of events as questions are asked in Australia and Beirut over how a custody dispute came to land nine people in jail
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Pope Francis takes refugees to Rome after Lesbos visitPontiff visits Greek island to highlight refugee crisis, telling crowds: ‘We hope the world will heed these scenes of tragic need’
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Japan hit by second powerful earthquakeThousands evacuated in region of Kumamoto on Kyushu island as rescuers search rubble amid forecasts of heavy rain
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highlights
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Manchester United v Aston Villa – liveMinute-by-minute report: Can Manchester United deliver the final blow on Aston Villa’s relegation at Old Trafford? Follow all the action with Bryan Graham
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Inside the Guardian's investigation into offshore secretsFor six months, a team of Guardian journalists worked in tight secrecy on the biggest leak in history. This is the inside story of how the Panama Papers unfolded
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‘The shame sticks to you like tar’Nearly 20 years ago, Monica Lewinsky found herself at the heart of a political storm. Now she’s turned that dark time into a force for good
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‘I don’t need to be made to look evil’He’s the go-to actor when it comes to menace, but does the new Jungle Book’s King Louie have a softer side?
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Newcastle v Swansea, Getafe v Real Madrid and more: football clockwatch!Clockwatch: Join Simon Burnton for coverage of all Saturday’s games, including Newcastle’s attempt to give Rafael Benítez a happy birthday against Swansea
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Brutal shirtfront bump knocks out Lions ruckman MartinGold Coast defender Steven May is facing AFL suspension after a brutal bump left Brisbane ruckman Stefan Martin unconscious in the Q-Clash
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What forced Taylor to retire at the age of 26?The England cricketer has had to abandon his career after being diagnosed with a rare heart condition that means vigorous exercise can be life-threatening
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Hawks, Crows win thrillers, Lions break droughtGeelong survived an AFL scare from Essendon before scrapping to a 30-point win at the MCG, while Hawthorn beat St Kilda by three points in a thriller
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The trouble with the treasurer’s election narrative, in which spending is the only villain and tax cuts the hero, is the evidence isn’t following the scriptPesky facts are spoiling Scott Morrison's economic story
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Given time, the lockout laws will spark a Sydney underground renaissanceIf constraint breeds innovation, Sydney’s young people shouldn’t wait for the government to open up the bars again but embrace their underground status
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Greens to propose increasing intake to 50,000 a yearThe party is also calling for a ‘skilled stream’ that will allow refugees to rebuild disrupted lives while contributing to the country’s economy
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Refugee convicted of attempted suicide to 'deter' othersSelf-harm prevention advocates condemn ‘extraordinarily regressive’ moves by Nauruan government in sentencing man
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World’s biggest producers meet to discuss possible freeze on productionRare off-scheduled meeting between Opec and non-Opec suppliers will focus on what they can do to staunch the continued global surplus of crude oil
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'Cameron wouldn't last 30 seconds if he lost vote'Former chancellor says it would be ‘farcical’ if PM remained in office to negotiate a British exit from Europe
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in depth
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Which countries have the worst drinking cultures?From savouring flavours in France to binge drinking in Australia – readers talk about the alcohol culture where they live
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A wedding, a man with an eyepatch, a brothel – and meWill I ever live down the time I went to a wedding in Austria on my own when my wife was too pregnant to fly?
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Neoliberalism – the ideology at the root of all our problemsFinancial meltdown, environmental disaster and even the rise of Donald Trump – neoliberalism has played its part in them all. Why has the left failed to come up with an alternative?
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How many more young people must die before mixed martial arts is banned?João Carvalho won’t be the last fighter to be killed by repeated blows to the head. We should call time on this barbaric ‘sport’
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They make enormous profit and rip customers off – banks need to clean up their actImagine what might be found by a royal commissioner looking into banks with the passion Dyson Heydon had for looking into unions
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I watched my dad die – and then come back to lifeI ran to him and held his hand; it was tense but there was no pulse. Then I felt it relax. There were no signs of life
Reservation: Las Vegas
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From high profile entertainers and spectacular stage shows right through to exquisite cuisine and a singular surrounding natural beauty, is there anything Las Vegas can’t offer? We examine the city’s greatest activities, attractions, resorts, bars and restaurants to find the answer is a resounding ‘no’24 Ways to Make Your Stay in Las Vegas
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When the mercury’s rising, you might find you need an oasis in the desert. Las Vegas has plenty to offerVegas pool party: splash out in style
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If you’re looking for nature on a grand scale, you don’t have to venture far from the bright lights of Las Vegas to find itLas Vegas, naturally
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Whatever time of year you visit, you’ll find there aren’t enough hours in the day to even think about everything that’s on offer, never mind see them. Here are just of few of the events that make Vegas a big dealLas Vegas: non-stop entertainment
pictures & video
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Best images from the past seven daysThe continuing refugee crisis in Europe, the Panama Papers, the Grand National at Aintree - the best photography in news, culture and sport from around the world this week
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A Russian lizard, a rescued seal and royal elephantsThis week’s pick of images from the natural world
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Working far from homeThese migrant workers travel wherever they can find employment. Some just for a season before returning home, others from city to city or country to country
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The Kumamoto earthquake aftermathEvacuations and rescue efforts continue following magnitude-6.4 earthquake in Japan.
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'I'd love to give Brussels a bloody nose' – video interviewThe former Greek finance minister tells Owen Jones why Britons should vote to remain in the EU
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The calm and chaos of an artist's studioFrom Parisian ateliers to London lofts and Jeff Koons’ primary-coloured playground, see inside the workspaces of modern art’s most famous names
people
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Singer recovering after release from hospital in flu emergencySinger was hospitalised following emergency plane landing, celebrity news outlet TMZ says
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Queen guitarist's tribute to craze for the crinolineBook explores one of fashion’s most recognised garments and draws on Queen guitarist’s collection of Victorian photography
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Living relatives found: painter, engineer, Oscar nomineeHistorians who traced family tree say Italian film director is among dozens of living relatives of Renaissance artist
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Singer sued for allegedly copying Bill Withers songLawsuit alleges I Do This simply features Lamar’s lyrics over a ‘direct and complete copy’ of Withers’ hit Don’t You Want to Stay
the big picture
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Tomato wrestling and swimming with sharksThe Guardian’s picture editors bring you a selection of the best photographs from around the world, including Grand Prix practice and Seville celebrations
Bronwyn Bishop Former Speaker loses Mackellar preselection battle