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Inspiration, influence vs theft: What the Ed Sheeran case tells us about 70 years of pop music

The court case, brought by the estate of soul singer Marvin Gaye, claimed Ed Sheeran’s song was too similar to Gaye’s song Let’s Get It On.

The New Daily · May 5, 2023

Fly Sydney to Frankfurt in four hours? It may come faster than you think

Aerospace manufacturers are trying to make high-speed travel dreams a reality by developing planes travelling faster than the speed of sound.

The New Daily · May 5, 2023

Changes between the coronation of a king and his mother reveal huge social shifts

The challenge now for the new king is not just accommodating a more diverse Britain, but in adapting to the flagging support for the monarchy.

The New Daily · May 5, 2023

‘Disappointing’: Big banks post huge profits, but leave savers behind

Some of Australia’s big banks are posting gargantuan profits this week as rising mortgage bills fatten their coffers.

The New Daily · May 5, 2023

English local council elections swing heavily against Conservatives

British PM Rishi Sunak's Conservatives are facing a bleak set of local election results, with voters punishing scandals and inflation

The New Daily · May 5, 2023

Mercenary general pulls Wagner Group out of Bakhmut’s rubble

In a move that has caught observers and the Kremlin by surprise, Wagner Group mercenary force is withdrawing from Bakhmut

The New Daily · May 5, 2023

Khartoum civilians caught between bitter foes as fighting continues to rage

Civilians trapped in the Sudanese capital saytheir plight is being ignored by both the army and its rival paramilitary Rapid Support Forces

The New Daily · May 5, 2023

‘He’ll kill again’: NSW parole board rejects victim’s family plea to keep murderer behind bars

An obsessed stalker who strangled his ex-girlfriend with cable ties will be released from prison against the wishes of his victim's family.

The New Daily · May 5, 2023

NSW Premier Chris Minns’ job offer to Nationals mate sparks fury and division in Coalition

A Nationals MP has been accused of contemplating treachery against the Coalition as he considers a lucrative role in the NSW parliament.

The New Daily · May 5, 2023

WA mum who murdered, burned kids sentenced to life

Margaret Hawke has been sentenced to life in prison, with a minimum non-parole period of 25 years, for murdering her three children and burning their bodies.

The New Daily · May 5, 2023