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Nassau County, NY passes bill BANNING face masks in public

Article: Wearing masks in public is now illegal in this New York county, with exceptions Wearing masks in public is now illegal in this New York county, with exceptions - ABC News

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Monkeypox Returns, UK Police State, Israel False Flag, Maduro-Elon Feud | EyesIsWatchin

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Brazilian emergency crews recover remains of at least 50 plane crash victims

Brazilian emergency crews on Saturday recovered the remains of at least 50 victims aboard an airliner that plunged to the ground in the town of Vinhedo, near SĂŁo Paulo, the day before, killing all 62 onboard.

Doctors strike in India after rape and murder of trainee medic at hospital

Doctors at government hospitals in several Indian states have gone on strike in a protest after the rape and murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata on Friday.

Security guard tackled Leicester Square knife attacker who stabbed two people

Witness describes ‘mentally disturbed’ suspect behind attack, as girl, 11, and woman, 34, taken to hospital

“There are currently no initial reports of structural damage or injuries,” said the Los Angeles fire department, which had gone into “earthquake mode”.

Italian hospitals report rise in heat cases as weather fails to deter tourists

Number of people seeking emergency care for heat-related illnesses is up in cities including Rome, Florence and Venice

UK food industry says lack of testing capacity forcing imports back to EU for checks

Trade bodies blame lack of lab facilities at Brexit border posts for longer delays and shorter shelf life of food

Analysis: NZ is running out of gas – literally

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As an island nation, NZ can’t easily import more gas from overseas.

As an island nation, NZ can’t easily import more gas from overseas. (Source: istock.com)

Analysis: It's good news for the climate, but bad news for the economy, write David Dempsey, Jannik Haas and Rebecca Peer for The Conversation.

Girl found dead with throat slashed at Gold Coast home in Queensland

Police have launched a murder investigation after a 10-year-old-girl was found dead with her throat slashed inside her Gold Coast home.

https://www.news.com.au/national/queensland/crime/girl-found-dead-with-throat-slashed-at-gold-coast-home-in-queensland/news-story/71be2ee9e4a8315c44297d43d36a0b7c

Young helicopter pilot who crashed into Cairns hotel identified

New Zealander Blake Wilson, 23, was piloting the twin-engine helicopter when it crashed into the roof of DoubleTree Hotel by Hilton about 1.50am on Monday.

https://www.news.com.au/travel/travel-updates/incidents/young-helicopter-pilot-who-crashed-into-cairns-hotel-identified/news-story/10bacbf16d9a968c3b4a0a222cb378a1

Hidden ocean discovered on Mars

A hidden ocean has been found on Mars that “could cover entire planet with a mile of water” and “should be able to sustain life”.

Water that could cover Mars with a kilometre-deep ocean has been found beneath the red planet’s surface, scientists says.

https://www.news.com.au/technology/science/space/hidden-ocean-discovered-on-mars/news-story/dc3943416883783727d4e88f492774f5

Mashco Piro tribe uses bows and arrows to attack loggers in Peru’s Amazon

Members of one of the world’s most secluded tribes in the Peruvian Amazon used bows and arrows to attack loggers.

https://www.news.com.au/travel/travel-updates/travel-stories/mashco-piro-tribe-uses-bows-and-arrows-to-attack-loggers-in-perus-amazon/news-story/ce711552db3a18b8cc1bb17fc9c51707

Lollies with 'lethal' levels of meth distributed in food parcels

Rinda brand pineapple lollies.

Rinda brand pineapple lollies. (Source: NZ Drug Foundation )

Authorities are warning lollies containing "potentially lethal" levels of methamphetamine were donated to the Auckland City Mission and distributed in food parcels.

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Irish Rail paid out almost €31,000 in refunds due to trains delayed by at least an hour

Operator says 99.9% of services ran without major delays as some 1,800 passengers see money returned in 18-month period

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This Disturbing Plane Story Has No Answers | MOH

This video explores a United Airlines passenger biohazard incident that caused crew members to vomit and passengers asking for mask. What happened on this United Airlines flight that made people very sick?

Irish lady walks the surrounding woodlands of Thornton Hall aggressively approached by two men

An Irish lady walks the surrounding woodlands of Thornton Hall and is aggressively approached by two physically imposing men who ask her where she is from and demand she leave the area.