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It seemed to me for many years that thoughts of nuclear catastrophe were anachronistic. Was that ignorance and complacency on my part? Probably. After all, there were always rumblings about proliferation, Iran and North Korea, India and Pakistan and Israel. But they did not feel like existential threats to those…

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Political survival is the real contest in Solomon Islands as Sogavare prepares for Pacific Games

After the PM postponed elections to 2024 due to the cost of the upcoming Games, Honiara looks to China and Australia for funding and security support

The Guardian - AU

England's Ashes hopes hanging by thread as Steve Smith leads way for dominant Australia

England have been left frustrated by Australia, who racked up 339-5 on day one of the second Ashes Test after Ben Stokes' side failed to make the most of favourable bowling conditions

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Josh Tongue hails Jonny Bairstow ‘a hero’ for his swift response to protesters

Australia’s David Warner was concerned about what the paint could have done to the wicket at Lord’s.

The Independent UK

Anderson needs to find his missing swing before England run out of time

Anderson bowls 15 overs of unstinting accuracy but goes wicketless, and Australia surge ahead as he fails to pose a legitimate threat

The Guardian - UK

Steve Smith recaptures ominous form as England toil at start of second Ashes Test

The Australia batsman put down a reminder of his 2019 form with unbeaten 85

The Independent UK

The Ashes: Late Joe Root burst reins in Australia charge but Steve Smith form looks ominous

Former captain takes two wickets in three deliveries late on day one to give England some hope after toiling at Lord’s

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2nd Ashes Test: Steve Smith remains unbeaten on 85 as Australia reach 339/5 at stumps on Day 1

NEW DELHI: Steve Smith played a brilliant unbeaten innings of 85, leading Australia to a formidable total of 339-5 against England on the first day of the second Ashes Test at Lord's in London on Wednesday.

The Times of India

Australia punish lacklustre England seamers before Joe Root produces late boost

The hosts failed to make the most of Ben Stokes winning the toss in helpful conditions.

The Independent UK

David Warner shows he is still up for the Ashes fight with opening stand

On his last Ashes tour the opener, more watchful than in the past, again gave Australia a good start at Lord’s in the second Test

The Guardian - UK

Steve Smith's response to Edgbaston struggles show exactly why England are sick of him

The first day of the second Ashes Test belonged to Australia - and in particular Steve Smith - who prodded, pushed and extravagantly left his way to an unbeaten 85 not out

Daily Mirror

Steve Smith leads Australia charge but late Joe Root wickets give England hope

England won the toss but failed to capitalise in murky conditions as Australia batted superbly to finish day one of the second Test on 339 for five

The Guardian - UK

Call to crack China's dominance in critical minerals

Global demand for Australia's critical minerals is giving Treasurer Jim Chalmers optimism about mining's future in a net-zero emissions world.

AAP

Hundreds of electric car discounts nabbed in final race

A rush to beat the end of electric vehicle subsidies is on in Victoria while hundreds of subsidies remain available in other states.

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Australia urged to invest $100b in battery industry

A think tank has called for a critical minerals compact with South Korea to electrify the start of an onshore battery minerals processing industry in Australia.

Daily Mirror

Gary Lineker wades into Lord's Just Stop Oil protest with cheeky advice to England

Gary Lineker asked if the Just Stop Oil protesters can bowl after three activists stormed on to the field of play at Lord's on day one of the Second Ashes Test

Daily Mirror

Terrifying moment 50 SHARKS tear humpback whale to shreds during ‘feeding frenzy’

GRAPHIC IMAGES AND FOOTAGE A horde of tiger sharks were seen ripping into the carcass of a humpback whale to shreds in a "feeding frenzy" off the coast of Hervey Bay in Queensland, Australia in drone footage of the incident

Daily Mirror

Kevin Pietersen slams "shambolic" England and calls for "hammering" over Ashes display

Former England captain Kevin Pietersen brutally criticised Ben Stokes' side for their display on day one of the second Ashes Test at Lord's, calling it "absolutely shambolic"

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The Times of India

2nd Ashes Test: Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne put Australia in control

NEW DELHI: Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne stitched a vital unbeaten 94-run partnership for the third wicket as Australia reached 190 for two at tea on Day 1 of the second Ashes Test at Lord's in London.

The Independent UK

Josh Tongue enjoys taste of Ashes but Australia in control at Lord’s

Tongue justified his return to the side as he bowled with pace and purpose at the home of cricket.

The Guardian - AU

Australia’s privacy watchdog to enter talks with Facebook owner over Cambridge Analytica lawsuit

Federal court orders commissioner and Meta to start mediation to end protracted, costly legal proceedings

The Guardian - AU

Australia risks failing on renewable energy – but two steps could help fix that

Relying on Australia’s natural solar and wind advantage won’t be enough to drive the rapid change that’s needed

The Guardian - AU

‘Whatever it takes’: the activists who risk prison to shatter Australia’s climate complacency

Protesters are taking increasingly extreme action to highlight ecological collapse – and new, more draconian laws are failing to stop them

The Guardian - AU

Federal ban on gambling inducements would have greater impact than ad restrictions, insiders say

Australian parliamentary inquiry has called for immediate prohibition of inducements such as bonus bets and rewards programs

Irish Mirror

What time and TV channel is Ireland v Australia on today in the U20 Rugby World Cup

The sides clash this morning in the second group game of the tournament.

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