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Exhausted firefighters continue to battle Kangaroo Island fires while there are fears bushfires could merge in NSW and Victoria as extreme weather forecast. Follow the latest news and live updates 1.58am GMT Back to Western Australia, WA Police have charged Read more

Brent Police are investigating after a car hit a pushchair in north London, leaving the baby in a critical condition. Via: One-year-old baby fights for life after 'car crashes into pushchair' in north London 

As outcry grew over the ‘shameful’ agreement between the FA and betting firms, bookmakers offered to waive their exclusive rights and let the Football Association stream matches for free. Via: Betting firms which bought rights to live FA Cup games Read more

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex this week said they wanted to become ‘financially independent’ and Prince Charles has now ‘threatened to stop’ Harry’s £2.3m Duchy of Cornwall handout. Via: 'No blank cheques': Prince Charles 'threatens to STOP Harry's £2.3m Read more

Cosplay fan, death metal musician and former special forces officer are among quintet seeking to push politics beyond the China questionLai Ping-yu, 27, is holding her last major campaign rally on the outskirts of Taipei. A rock band plays on Read more

Author Lee Child has been named as a member of the Booker Prize judging panel. The U.S.-based Brit sells a book every 13 seconds, making him one of the world’s biggest-selling authors. Via: SAM LEITH reveals the story of author Read more