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An independent administrator has been appointed to seize control of the CFMEU after images emerged of the boss of the NSW branch allegedly taking a wad of cash.

Former President Donald Trump's previous 2024 rivals former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis took the stage on night two of the Republican National Convention, speaking in favor of the former president Tuesday after a bitter battle in the primary.

"Perfume. Quality perfume lasts so long, and you can use less spritz for a strong smell, versus spraying hella cheap perfume where the smell goes away the second you walk out of the house."

BEIJING, July 17 (Xinhua) -- The central parity rate of the Chinese currency renminbi, or the yuan, strengthened 10 pips to 7.1318 against the U.S. dollar Wednesday, according to the China Foreign Exchange Trade System.

NAIROBI, July 16 (Xinhua) -- Kenya's female marathoner Judith Jerubet, who took bronze at the 2024 Wuhan Marathon, has been banned for two years for doping, the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) announced on Tuesday.

ATHENS, July 16 (Xinhua) -- A Paris Olympic-bound athlete of Greece has tested positive for doping, the country's national broadcaster ERT reported on Tuesday.

A CORUNA, Spain, July 16 (Xinhua) -- Spain's national women's football team warmed up for their first ever appearance at the Olympic Games with a 2-0 win over Belgium on Tuesday night in Deportivo La Coruna's Riazor Stadium in their final qualifying match for next summer's European Championships.

Check out the latest USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie rankings following UFC on ESPN 59 in Denver.

LAS VEGAS — It appears guard Dana Evans’ time in Chicago is coming to an end.

History beckons for the soccer world.

Despite an investment of 1.4 billion euros ($1.5 billion) to prevent sewage leaks into the waterway, the Seine has been causing suspense in the run-up to the opening of the Paris Games on July 26 after repeatedly failing water quality tests. But since the beginning of July, with heavy rains finally giving way to sunnier weather, samples have shown the river to be ready for the open-water swimming and triathlon -- and for 65-year-old Hidalgo. "On the eve of the Games, when the Seine will play a key role... Читать дальше...

Discover this stunning corner 2-bedroom penthouse with solarium located along the New Golden Mile in the charming area of Cancelada, Estepona.

1. Jack Black's Tenacious D cancels tour after bandmate makes onstage Trump assassination joke  Axios
2. Jack Black ends Tenacious D tour after bandmate’s Trump shooting comment  The Associated Press
3. Jack Black cancels tour after bandmate jokes about Trump rally shooting  The Washington Post
4. Jack Black's Tenacious D band cancels Australia tour after comments on Trump shooting  Reuters

Five Below says its CEO and President Joel Anderson has stepped down amid languishing sales at the discount retailer catering to teens

HONG KONG, July 17 (Xinhua) -- Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index rose 13.79 points, or 0.08 percent, to open at 17,741.77 points on Wednesday.

Operation Sweetness: Paraguay finds 4 tons of cocaine stashed in sugar in its biggest drug bust yet  The Associated PressView Full Coverage on Google News

State of the Union: The former presidential candidate implored Republicans to come together and vote for Donald Trump.

More Japanese companies are expanding into military-use products as the country boosts defense spending.

During Tuesday's episode of "RHODubai," Brooks and Chanel Ayan took to their confessionals to share what Stanbury's friend allegedly told them.

MILWAUKEE — Immigration took center stage as the Republican National Convention resumed Tuesday, with speakers spotlighting a key element of former President Donald Trump's political brand that helped endear him to the GOP base when he began his first campaign in 2015. Among speakers slated for Tuesday night were families who've been impacted by violent crime — part of a GOP strategy to link crime to border policies. They include the family of Rachel Morin, a Maryland woman whom prosecutors say... Читать дальше...

Police in North Carolina are warning locals to steer clear of female alligators during this time of year.

NORTH TONAWANDA, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The North Tonawanda Common Council voted to approve a two-year moratorium on all crypto mining developments in the city, which passed unanimously on Tuesday. The moratorium, proposed by Mayor Austin Tylec, implements a two-year pause on any new crypto mining plants and the expansion of existing ones in North Tonawanda. [...]

Oregon's longest-serving lawmaker has died

Jennifer Fleiss says her regular check-ins with Jenn Hyman kept her “afloat” through hard times.

1. Gold at record highs as rate cuts beckon, Trump talk hits Taiwan stocks  Yahoo Finance
2. Gold Jumps to Record as Traders Ramp Up Bets on Fed Rate Pivot  Yahoo Finance
3. Gold prices extend gains to hit new record on Fed rate cut optimism  CNBC
4. Why gold prices look likely to smash more records  MarketWatch
5. Gold's party is just getting started as prices hit new all-time highs - abrdn's Minter  Kitco NEWS