Trump’s Bali estate met with resistance by locals refusing to sell land

Plans for a massive Donald Trump real estate development in a spiritually sensitive part of Bali have met resistance from locals, some of whom are refusing to sell to the US President’s Indonesian business partner.

Hary Tanoesodibjo’s MNC group has been buying up land around the existing Nirwana resort at Tanah Lot, a relatively undeveloped area about an hour’s drive north of the main tourist strip at Kuta.

Demolition of the old resort is due to start in August, ahead of a three-year redevelopment that will be partly operated by the Trump group.

Source: Donald Trump’s prospective Bali estate met with resistance by locals refusing to sell land – Donald Trump’s America – ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

Donald Trump’s administration fires top US prosecutor Preet Bharara

A prominent US prosecutor said he was fired by the Trump administration after refusing to step down.

New York US Attorney Preet Bharara’s defiant exit, first announced on Twitter, raised questions about President Donald Trump’s ability to fill top jobs throughout his government.

Mr Trump has yet to put forward any candidates to serve as the nation’s 93 district attorneys, but his Justice Department asked the 46 who have not yet quit to hand in their resignations on Friday.

Source: Donald Trump’s administration fires top US prosecutor Preet Bharara – ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

Elon Musk, Malcolm Turnbull in talks on renewables after billionaire’s ‘100 days or it’s free’ pledge

Malcolm Turnbull says he has held a great in depth discussion with Elon Musk, after the billionaire tech entrepreneur offered to fix South Australia’s energy problems within 100 days.

On Friday, Mr Musk said energy storage could solve the state’s electricity problems with a Tesla battery farm, and work could be completed within 100 days, or it would be free.

He followed that up in talks with South Australia’s Premier Jay Weatherill, later tweeting that he was impressed by the State Government’s commitment to a “smart, quick solution”.

Twitter was again the preferred medium of communication on Sunday, with Mr Musk and Mr Turnbull swapping appreciative tweets after speaking for nearly an hour.

Source: Elon Musk, Malcolm Turnbull in talks on renewables after billionaire’s ‘100 days or it’s free’ pledge – ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

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Alec Baldwin portrays a cowardly Trump who runs at first sign of Alien invasion…

Saturday Night live kicked off the show with Alec Baldwin once again appearing as President Donald Trump.

In the middle of an invasion of aliens from the planet Zorblat 9, the Commander in Chief needs to given an inspirational speech to a group of men and women gathered just before going into battle. He begins the Independence Day-style address: ‘Hello yes what a beautiful day, who here loves Trump i know this guy over here he loves Trump,’ as he motions towards a man who appears to have been blown up.

MORE: Alec Baldwin portrays Donald Trump again on SNL | Daily Mail Online

Aussie Scotty James wins snowboard gold

Australian Scotty James has capped a remarkable snowboarding season by winning halfpipe gold at the world championships.

A Winter Olympics gold medal remains the only serious prize left for Australian snowboarder Scotty James who defended his halfpipe world championship in Spain on Saturday (Sunday AEDT).

On a night when competitors struggled with the frontside wall of the ‘pipe, James stayed buttery smooth, laying down what appeared to be a winning first run to capture the title.

No one would surpass that total – except James himself with his second run of 97.5 points – his highest score of the season.

“My goal is to land my first run so then I can really just step it up,” said James, who got to treat his third trip down the ‘pipe as a victory lap.

MORE: Aussie Scotty James wins snowboard gold | The West Australian

Economy top priority for new WA premier

A smiling and relaxed Mr McGowan fronted the media on Sunday, just hours after leading Labor to a landslide win over the two-term Barnett Liberal government.

“It’s one of those happy surprises in life that sometimes comes along,” he said of winning about 40 of the 59 seats.

“I think the scale of the swing shows how people really wanted a fresh start and a change.”

But Mr McGowan was focused on how his government would tackle the challenges ahead.

“We have a serious financial situation in Western Australia and a serious economic situation,” he told reporters in his home suburb and electorate of Rockingham.

“We’ll go through budget and cut out any wasteful expenditure.”

He and his treasury team – likely to include an Australian first with Yamatji man Ben Wyatt as treasurer – would get started as soon possible…

MORE: Economy top priority for new WA premier | The West Australian

Joni Sledge from Sister Sledge dies at 60

Joni Sledge from Sister Sledge dies at 60

Joni Sledge, member of Sister Sledge, dies at 60. NEW YORK – Joni Sledge, who with her sisters recorded the enduring dance anthem “We Are Family,” has died, the band’s representative said Saturday. Sledge was found dead in her home by a friend in Phoenix, Arizona, on Friday, the band’s publicist, Biff Warren, said.

Source: Joni Sledge from Sister Sledge dies at 60 | Perth Now

WikiLeaks US spying: How Windows users can protect themselves from the CIA

Microsoft has become the latest technology giant to respond to WikiLeaks’ release of 8,761 documents allegedly detailing the CIA’s spying methods. The files forming the enormous Vault 7 release claim that the agency was able to exploit zero-day vulnerabilities in Windows, which it used to secretly monitor users. Microsoft has encouraged customers to update to the latest version of its desktop operating system, saying that most of the vulnerabilities allegedly used by the CIA have already been patched.

MORE: WikiLeaks US spying files: How Windows users can protect themselves from the CIA | The Independent

The Walking Dead season 7 episode 13: CLIP etc

The Walking Dead season seven kickstarts its final furlong with an episode that seems to be largely dedicated to Carol Peletier (Melissa McBride) and the folk over at the Kingdom. Titled ‘Bury Me Here,’ it can be deduced from the episode’s high-octane trailer that this week’s outing could be designed to get King Ezekiel’s people in the right place ahead of the oncoming war against Negan (Jeffrey Dean Morgan)and The Saviours.

CLIP + MORE: The Walking Dead season 7 episode 13: When’s it on? Where can I watch it? What happens? | The Independent

Erdogan calls Dutch government ‘Nazis’ after Turkish foreign minister’s plane prevented from landing in Netherlands

The Netherlands has withdrawn permission for a plane carrying Turkey’s foreign minister to land in the country ahead of a rally supporting expanded powers for Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

MORE: Erdogan calls Dutch government ‘Nazis’ after Turkish foreign minister’s plane prevented from landing in Netherlands | The Independent

Now Harry whisks Meghan off to the love cave

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle found the perfect place for romance away from prying eyes – in a cave. While in Jamaica for a wedding, the pair slipped away to The Caves – according to a source.

Their relationship has been played out in the full glare of the public eye.

But it seems Prince Harry and Meghan Markle found the perfect place for romance away from prying eyes – inside a cave.

While in Jamaica for a friend’s wedding last week, the pair slipped away to The Caves – a hotel which has private dining rooms in caves decorated with dozens of candles – according to a source.

Harry, 32, and 35-year-old Ms Markle had been on the island for the wedding of the Prince’s friend Tom Inskip when they are said to have travelled to the five-star hotel, in the coastal town of Negril.

MORE: Inside Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Jamaican love cave | Daily Mail Online

Unvaccinated children WILL be banned from preschools

Unvaccinated children will be banned from being enrolled in childcare centres and preschools across Australia. Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull wants to close state loopholes.

All of us desperately want to protect our children and our grandchildren and other people’s children,’ he said.

‘If you don’t vaccinate your child you are not only putting their own life at risk, but you are putting everyone else’s children at risk.’

The prime minister wants the issue of nationally-consistent vaccination laws discussed at the next Council of Australian Governments meeting of state premiers and territory chief ministers in Canberra.

The announcement comes a week after Mr Turnbull slammed One Nation leader Pauline Hanson for likening the federal government’s ‘no jab, no pay’ policy to a dictatorship.

MORE: Unvaccinated children could be banned from preschools | Daily Mail Online

SPOILER: Shirley has showdown with cellmate in EastEnders spoiler

Cartoonist and creator of Footrot Flats Murray Ball dies at age 78

New Zealand cartoonist and Footrot Flats creator Murray Ball died on Sunday at the age of 78 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s.Mr Ball’s collaborator Tom Scott said he had received word of his friend’s death around 1pm on Sunday.

‘It’s terribly sad, because he was a brilliant man,’ he told Stuff.co.nz.

‘He was a hero of mine when I was growing up in the Manawatu. It was tremendous to think these great cartoons could be created by someone living just up the road, the didn’t need to be things done overseas,’ said Mr Scott, who was born in Mr Ball’s hometown of Feilding.

Mr Scott said Mr Ball gave him his break when he asked his friend to help write the script for Footrot Flat’s feature film.

The cartoon based on characters Wal and Dog ran from 1976 to 1994 in newspapers across the world.

Mr Ball’s wife, Pam, told Radio New Zealand last year her husband has been in poor health for the past six years, according to the NZ Herald.

MORE: New Zealand cartoonist Murray Ball dies aged 78 | Daily Mail Online

Moomba festival descends into chaos after 2016 Apex riot

More than 50 people have been arrested as Melbourne’s Moomba festival descended into chaos for the second year running.

About 100 young troublemakers, mostly males, came to the city looking to start a fight on Saturday night, police said.

Officers were forced to deploy pepper spray as organised brawls broke out in front of horrified families at the community event.

Police seized weapons including knives, scissors, a taser and a knuckle duster after conducting more than 800 searches.

MORE: Moomba festival descends into chaos after 2016 Apex riot | Daily Mail Online

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Gruesome mass Mosul grave with 500 people murdered by ISIS militants uncovered as Iraqi forces push further into city

A MASS grave with the remains of hundreds of people executed by Islamic State fighters has been uncovered near Mosul in Iraq.

The gruesome discovery by Iraqi paramilitary forces at the Badush prison comes as fierce fighting continues in the city, and thousands continue to flee the chaos.

MORE: Gruesome mass Mosul grave with 500 people murdered by ISIS militants uncovered as Iraqi forces push further into city

Adele reveals she HIDES in a small box and spends her gigs ‘drenched in sweat’ as she has to be ‘wheeled to the stage’ undetected by her wild fans

SUPERSTAR Adele spends several minutes every night “drenched in sweat” being wheeled around in a small box.

The Grammy award winner, 28, uses the unusual mode of transportation on tour to make her way through the crowds of fans undetected to get to her starting position every night under the stage.

MORE: Adele reveals she HIDES in a small box and spends her gigs ‘drenched in sweat’ as she has to be ‘wheeled to the stage’ undetected by her wild fans