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Jane Fonda is making limited-edition personalised tracksuits for Covid-19

They're a sure-fire way to up your WFH game




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Peppy: the health app connecting anxious new parents with specialists in new NHS initiative

New parent looking for some health support? Peppy is on hand to help




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Gigi Hadid's style file: From Californian chick to catwalk queen, we chart the model's sartorial rise

The blonde bombshell has had quite the fashion journey




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You can rent Normal People's Italian villa on Airbnb

And it's just £35 per night




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Netflix is reducing streaming quality amid coronavirus. How will it affect viewing in Australia?

Netflix is cutting down traffic to ease internet capacity as more people work from home. Here’s what it means for Australians’ streaming experience

Netflix has agreed to reduce the data it uses to stream movies and TV shows across Australia as more and more people are working from home due to the coronavirus shutdown. But what will it mean for your viewing habits while you’re staying at home?

Related: Australian government asks Netflix and Stan to reduce data to avoid broadband overload

Related: As cinemas go dark, the film industry may go straight to Netflix

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‘Romancing SaGa Re;Universe’ Pre-Orders Are Now Live on the App Store Revealing the Release Date for iOS and Android

Last year, Square Enix brought two SaGa games to the west on PC, console, and mobile platforms. Romancing SaGa Re;universe …






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Carey Mulligan's family helps her realise work isn't the 'be-all and end-all'

Carey Mulligan has found certain aspects of the filmmaking business don't "matter as much" as they used to.




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Halima Aden using lockdown to experiment with new hijab styles

Model Halima Aden has been writing thank you notes to keep her spirits up during the coronavirus lockdown.




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The Crazy State of Australian Politics: a Primer

There is something bizarre going down in Australian politics, and its name is Clive Palmer.

In 2013, this mining billionaire formed a political party he called the Palmer United Party (PUP). Some people paid attention, most tried to look the other way.

This is because Palmer isn't your regular politician

The one and only: Palmersaurus.

Image: Bradley Kanaris, Getty Images

First, the billionaire mining magnate built Palmersaurus, a theme park on the Sunshine Coast filled with fake dinosaurs. Then he moved on to bigger things — with a plan to build the Titanic II. He is a large man with a booming laugh and a twinkle in his eye. Read more...

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5 Outrageous Things Australian Senator Jacqui Lambie Said Out Loud

SYDNEY — Jacqui Lambie is an interesting character. On first sighting, one isn't really sure what to make of her

The tough-as-nails former Australian soldier and single mother of two boys won Tasmania's sixth and final Senate seat in last year's election as part of the Palmer United Party.

The Palmer party is headed up by eccentric mining billionaire Clive Palmer, but if you think he speaks his mind, you need to check out Lambie

From saying on live radio she wants a man who is "well hung" to telling anyone who supports Sharia law to “pack up their bags and get out of here,” Lambie is causing controversy across the country with her inappropriate outbursts. Read more...

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Watch Australian Politicians Cut Awkwardly Into Movies and TV Shows

MELBOURNE — Australia's politicians have sure made some memorable public appearances of late.

We've had Senator Jacqui Lambie make a case for a ban on the burqa by stumbling through an explanation of sharia law on live television, federal MP and resident dinosaur enthusiast Clive Palmer's diatribe on Chinese business relations and of course, Prime Minister Tony Abbott vowing to get all up in the face of President Putin

And what better way to archive the missteps of the nation's leaders than superimposing their faces into some of film and television's most iconic scenes?

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4 better titles Australia could award now it got rid of knights and dames

On Monday, Australia's Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull announced he had removed the titles of "knights" and "dames" from the Order of Australia, a formal award system that honours those who provide a great service to Australia.

The two archaic titles were only brought back last year in a controversial move by former prime minister Tony Abbott. In a decision that made many question Abbott's leadership, the first knighthood was awarded to Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh — a man who has only been to Australia a handful of times.

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Australian politicians won't stop dropping references to Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift is currently sending Australia into Tay Tay fever as she tours the country, and it seems the nation's politicians aren't immune.

Take Treasurer Scott Morrison. The minister was responding to media questions Monday regarding whether he had been offered the treasury job by current Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull in February, months before the dumping of former Prime Minister Tony Abbott

We won't bore you with the details, but please note the part where the Liberal Party member told reporters to "shake it off" in regards to these events.

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Australian politician mistakenly quotes neo-Nazi, deletes all his tweets

He's one of Australia's most outspoken politicians, but conservative South Australian Senator Cory Bernardi has decided to go radio silent on social media.

On Tuesday, Bernardi mysteriously deleted all his tweets but left his profile intact

It's unclear why Bernardi bid adieu to tweets of times gone by, but on Nov. 22, he made an epic Twitter fail. Bernardi mistakenly quoted a neo-Nazi on the social media platform: "To learn who rules over you, simply find out who you are not allowed to criticise."

The quote — often attributed to Voltaire — is actually by American Holocaust-denier Kevin Strom, adapted from his essay titled "All America must know the terror that is upon us." Read more...

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Australia's ex-prime minister buys second-hand fridge, turns out to be super chill

Selling a fridge would normally be a straightforward affair — money is exchanged, the other person gets the appliance.

For Emily Hastings and her husband Emmanuel it turned into a photo opportunity, when Australia's former prime minister Tony Abbott turned up to their Sydney home to buy their three-year-old Daewoo refrigerator

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#auspol: The Twitter hashtag Australia can't live without

For Twitter users in North America, Asia or anywhere in the world, there's a little hashtag that may from time to time stray into your Twitter trends. That would be #auspol, one of Australia's most popular hashtags, which also rated third globally among trending political topics on the social media platform in 2015.

On Twitter's 10th birthday, it's time to explain this seemingly immortal, often cranky, hashtag to the rest of the globe.

What is #auspol?

Short for Australian politics, #auspol is most often used for commentary and rumour spreading about the machinations of the federal government. Read more...

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#AskAntony trends as Australia falls into existential crisis

It has been days since Australia voted in its federal election, but still no winner has been declared. The frustration is real, so the country is doing what it does. Namely, making funny jokes on social media.

Antony Green, ABC's election analyst, is Australia's version of Paul the psychic octopusHe has a pretty good record of picking winners, and helpfully, he has a website that asks one simple question: "Has Antony Green called the election" 

The answer for days now has been an emphatic, "No."

They tried to make me go to rehab. What should I say? #AskAntony pic.twitter.com/xBvcEnrSUR

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Terrorists may soon be detained indefinitely in Australia

The Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has proposed legislation that would allow for convicted terrorists to be held indefinitely in prison if considered a threat.

The proposed changes to legislation would allow convicted terrorists to be detained in jails for an infinite amount of time, regardless of their sentence length. While Turnbull said the changes were about promoting and ensuring community safety in a time of heightened uncertainty, the proposal has been criticised on the basis of civil rights.

Australia has no Charter of Human Rights which would require the Parliament or the courts to consider whether counter-terrorism laws comply with human rights principles. Without this charter, the Australian Government can operate in a legal grey area. Read more...

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Microsoft cloud annualized run rate hits $13bn in strong first quarter

Surface revenue was also strong, up 38 percent year on year.




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Jadon Sancho, Jack Grealish or James Maddison: Who should Manchester United prioritise this summer?

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's Manchester United rebuild looks set to continue whenever the transfer window does eventually open.




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Jack Grealish has sights set on Manchester United move, says former Aston Villa striker Darren Bent

Aston Villa star Jack Grealish has "got his eye" on a summer transfer to Manchester United, according to Darren Bent.




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Transfer news LIVE: Harry Kane 'open' to Man Utd transfer, Grealish latest; Chelsea, Arsenal, Liverpool gossip

Welcome to the Evening Standard's live blog covering the latest transfer news and rumours from the Premier League and beyond.




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LaLiga could be set for July return behind closed doors, claims broadcaster

LaLiga could resume its season behind closed doors in July believes Jaume Roures, chief executive of Mediapro, one of LaLiga's broadcast partners.




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Bruno Fernandes reveals what quality future Manchester United signings must have

Bruno Fernandes has insisted he made the move to Manchester United in order to win every trophy available and wants players that follow him to Old Trafford to possess a similar hunger for success.




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Champions League blow for Atletico Madrid if RFEF plan to award European spots as LaLiga table stands goes ahead

The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) plans to award the European places to the teams currently occupying those positions if LaLiga cannot be finished this season.




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Transfer news LIVE: Sancho, Grealish to Man Utd latest; Coutinho to Chelsea update; Arsenal, Liverpool rumours

Welcome to the Evening Standard's live blog covering the latest transfer news and rumours from the Premier League and beyond.




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Tottenham backed to land Jack Grealish deal if Manchester United prioritise Harry Kane and Jadon Sancho

Former Tottenham striker Darren Bent believes his old side may be able to profit from Manchester United's big transfer plans this summer – by signing Jack Grealish.




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Man Utd need Jadon Sancho, Harry Kane and Jack Grealish to 'compete at the top', says Alan Shearer

Manchester United must target signing all three of Harry Kane, Jadon Sancho and Jack Grealish in order to compete for silverware, says Alan Shearer.




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LaLiga and RFEF agree training return for Spanish clubs 'subject to health protocols'

LaLiga has agreed with the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) and the National Sports Council that Spanish clubs can return to training, subject to health recommendations.




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West Ham and Crystal Palace pre-season tournament in Australia cancelled due to coronavirus

West Ham and Crystal Palace's pre-season tournament in Australia has been cancelled.




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Jan Vertongen hints at Tottenham exit after revealing desire 'to play in Europe and learn another language'

Tottenham defender Jan Vertonghen has hinted that he will look to leave the club once his contract expires this summer.




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Chelsea players close to finalising 10 per cent wage cut

Unlike Arsenal, Chelsea's deal is not expected to include any incentives to earn any money lost further down the line




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Uefa confirms Champions League qualification to be based on sporting merit if season cannot be completed

Champions League and Europa League places for next season must be awarded on sporting merit should any domestic leagues not resume, Uefa has announced.




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Manchester United target Jack Grealish compared to Chelsea great Eden Hazard due to his 'God-given talent'

Aston Villa assistant manager and former Chelsea defender John Terry insists Manchester United target Jack Grealish is destined for greatness, likening him to ex team-mate Eden Hazard.




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LaLiga braced for football behind closed doors until 2021 after warning from president Javier Tebas

LaLiga president Javier Tebas has spoken to clubs from Spain's top two leagues and told them to be braced for football behind closed doors until 2021.




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LaLiga unlikely to return before the summer, says health minister

Spain's health minister Salvador Illa has warned that football is unlikely to return in the country before the summer.




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Champions League changes to restrict qualification to ' title winner and Europa League semi-finalists'

Proposed changes to the Champions League could 'end the Premier League top-four race' with qualification restricted, according to reports.




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Spanish clubs given green light to return to individual training with LaLiga committed to finishing season

Spanish clubs have been given the green light to return to individual training next week by prime minister Pedro Sanchez.




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Transfer news LIVE: Pogba Man Utd update plus Sancho, Salisu latest; two Arsenal deals; Ben White to Liverpool

Welcome to the Evening Standard's live blog covering the latest transfer news and rumours from the Premier League and beyond.




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Football could end up 'disappearing' if it does not restart, warns LaLiga president Javier Tebas

LaLiga president Javier Tebas has warned that professional football could face a bleak future if the current season is not restarted.




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From Liverpool icon to LaLiga legend: Spanish football loses its voice with passing of Michael Robinson

Michael Robinson was smiling until the very end. "I'm still battling away," he said as he walked up the steps to take his commentary position at the Benito Villamarin for Real Betis against Real Madrid in LaLiga last month.




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LaLiga badges: The history behind the iconic Spanish football crests of Barcelona, Real Madrid and more clubs

Every club has one, and every fan thinks theirs is the best.




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Manchester United target Jack Grealish is 'too good for Aston Villa', says Conor Hourihane

Aston Villa midfielder Conor Hourihane says teammate Jack Grealish has outgrown the club and believes it is "only a matter of time" before he gets a move.




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LaLiga president Javier Tebas hopes to restart the competition in June




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Jack Grealish teases Manchester United transfer with cheeky hint

Jack Grealish has dropped a cheeky hint over a possible summer move to Manchester United.




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Where are they now? Barcelona's starting XI the day Lionel Messi scored his first LaLiga goal

Friday marked 15 years since Lionel Messi hit his very first goal for Barcelona.




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LaLiga clubs and federation to decide when football returns in Spain, PM says

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez hopes LaLiga will return "soon" and says that it will be up to federations and clubs to decide when.