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Vanuatu snap election pushed back after earthquake
The election was triggered when the president dissolved parliament ahead of a motion of no-confidence in the now caretaker PM. 
© 2024 RadioNZ 2:45am 

England 1966 World Cup squad member Eastham dies at 88
George Eastham, a member of England's 1966 World Cup-winning squad, dies aged 88. 
© 2024 BBCWorld 2:45am 

Inside the abandoned homes of Assad's ruthless enforcers
The men who ruled Syria with an iron fist have fled - and some fear they may evade justice. 
© 2024 BBCWorld 2:45am 

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Move over Cliff and Des. Brisbane’s Reynolds and Hunt could become oldest halves pairing of all time
You have to go back almost 30 years to find an older halves pairing than Brisbane’s likely round one combination of Adam Reynolds and Ben Hunt. 
© 2024 Sydney Morning Herald 2:35am 

‘A dream come true’: Konstas opens up on Test call-up after Big Bash duck
The batting prodigy lasted three balls in Saturday night’s Big Bash derby, a day after being named in Australia’s Test squad. He couldn’t wipe the smile off his face. 
© 2024 Sydney Morning Herald 2:35am 

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Children warned to keep reading over holidays to avoid 'summer slide'
A librarian says primary school pupils could lose up to six months of progress if they stop. 
© 2024 RadioNZ 10:45pm 

Myanmar rebels say they have taken junta's western regional command
A rebel army in Myanmar says it has captured a major military headquarters, marking the fall of the junta's second regional command as it faces a nationwide armed resistance movement. 
© 2024 RadioNZ 9:25pm 

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This $33 lifetime VPN won’t be available much longer
TL;DR: Protect 15 devices with a lifetime subscription to FasestVPN, on sale for $32.97 (reg. $600) until December 22.  Online security might seem like a hassle, but staying protected doesn’t have to slow you down. FastestVPN is a reliable cybersecurity tool with more than 900 servers spread across 100 countries, and you don’t have to pay for it every month. Instead, you can get a FastestVPN Pro lifetime subscription for 15 devices for $32.97, but that price won’t last much longer.  Whether you’re streaming your favorite shows, handling sensitive work, or just scrolling on public Wi-Fi, this VPN has your back with military-grade encryption and a WireGuard protocol that locks your data down. FastestVPN goes beyond just keeping your connection private. It blocks ads, fights malware, and even protects against unsolicited traffic with its NAT firewall. Worried about your IP address getting exposed if the connection drops? A kill switch has that covered. Plus, it works on just about everything: your computer, phone, Smart TV, and even your router. As a bonus, the Pro Plan includes a free year of password management to keep all your logins secure and organized. It’s security, speed, and simplicity all rolled into one. Don’t miss your chance to get a lifetime subscription to FastestVPN Pro on sale for $32.97 (reg. $600).  Sale ends December 22 at 11:59 p.m. PT.    FastestVPN PRO: Lifetime Subscription (15 Devices) – $32.97 See Deal StackSocial prices subject to change. 
© 2024 PC World 9:15pm 

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Watch 'worst decision' Villa's McGinn has ever seen
Motherwell's Dan Casey was sent off for this incident, with referee Chris Graham's decision standing after a VAR review. 
© 2024 BBCWorld 2:45am 

Timelapse shows winter solstice sunrise at Stonehenge
Crowds gathered at Stonehenge on Saturday morning to mark the annual winter solstice. 
© 2024 BBCWorld 2:45am 

Chris Packham and Caroline Lucas quit RSPCA over abattoir cruelty claims
The TV presenter and ex-Green MP quit after an investigation into some of the charity's approved abattoirs. 
© 2024 BBCWorld 2:45am 

Magdeburg Christmas market attack: What we know
Multiple people died and hundreds were injured after an attack at a Christmas market. Here is all we know. 
© 2024 BBCWorld 2:45am 

Tensions rise as Indian camp clashes with reporters at the MCG
Two days after Virat Kohli berated a female reporter at Melbourne Airport, all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja was declared off limits to Australian reporters on Saturday. 
© 2024 Sydney Morning Herald 2:35am 

Eight convicted in France over murder of teacher who showed Prophet caricature
The charges the defendants faced ranged from inciting hatred to complicity in a terrorist killing. 
© 2024 RadioNZ 0:05am 

Death toll from German Christmas market car-ramming rises to four, Bild reports
More than 60 people were injured - some of them seriously - and a young child is among the dead. 
© 2024 RadioNZ 10:45pm 

Crowd crush kills 35 children at funfair in Nigeria, police say
At least 35 children were killed and six others critically injured in a crowd crush at a funfair, Nigerian police say. 
© 2024 RadioNZ 10:25pm 

Google suggests fixes to its search monopoly
Google proposed new limits after a judge ruled Google illegally crushed competition in search. 
© 2024 BBCWorld 9:15pm 

Real Excel pros master these fundamentals
TL;DR: Learn automation in the Complete Excel, VBA, and Data Science Certification Training Bundle on sale for $44.97 until January 12.  Excel is easy to use, tough to master. There are a lot of auxiliary tools that work with Excel add layers of automation and functionality, and if you want to learn how to use all of them, check out the Complete Excel, VBA, and Data Science Certification Training Bundle while it’s still $44.97 (reg. $429).  This bundle starts with the Excel basics. You’ll learn the essential functions, create some dynamic spreadsheets, and learn some basic automation. Important: the bundle doesn’t come with Excel. You have to bring that yourself.  As you profess, you’ll start exploring some data science fundamentals, including how to predict stock market trends using machine learning techniques. That one has some pretty immediate benefits. The Python course is also your chance to get an introduction to coding, which could be useful across industries.  January 12 at 11:59 p.m. PT is the deadline to get the Complete Excel, VBA, and Data Science Certification Training Bundle on sale for $44.97.    The Complete Excel, VBA, and Data Science Certification Training Bundle – $44.97 See Deal StackSocial prices subject to change. 
© 2024 PC World 9:15pm 

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