Wonder down under. Will Australia’s ‘miracle economy’ keep on winning? 👍👀👍 MORE; https://t.co/CkT8SxiEmR

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Faster, higher, twerkier? 😱 Pole dancing has been formally recognised as a sport – and will now be considered for possible inclusion in the Olympics.👀😡👀 MORE https://twitter.com/guardian/status/921880002781687808

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Somalia bombs: Death toll rises to 358 people as ‘state of war’ planned

The death toll in Somalia’s deadliest attack rises to 358, as the President is set to announce a state of war against the al-Shabab extremist group blamed for the bombing.

MORE: Somalia bombs: Death toll rises to 358 people as ‘state of war’ planned – ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

Faster, higher, twerkier? 😱 Pole dancing has been formally recognised as a sport – and will now be considered for possible inclusion in the Olympics.👀😡👀 MORE https://twitter.com/guardian/status/921880002781687808

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Sydney FC draws 2-2 with Western Sydney Wanderers, as Melbourne City beats Wellington Phoenix 1-0

It’s honours even in a thrilling Sydney Derby after Melbourne City maintained their 100 per cent record with a win over the Phoenix.

MORE: Sydney FC draws 2-2 with Western Sydney Wanderers, as Melbourne City beats Wellington Phoenix 1-0 – ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

Plague death toll close to 100 in Madagascar as stigma curbs containment efforts

The Red Cross warns that the growing stigma attached to the plague in Madagascar could undermine efforts to contain the outbreak, which has caused the deaths of close to 100 people.

MORE: Plague death toll close to 100 in Madagascar as stigma curbs containment efforts – ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

Adelaide hit-and-run suspect shot dead in police stand-off at motel. WATCH

Police investigating a hit and run in which a police officer was knocked to the ground shoot dead a 24-year-old man at a motel in Adelaide’s inner south-east.

MORE: Adelaide hit-and-run suspect shot dead in police stand-off at motel – ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

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A sloth pokes his head out of a hammock at the KSTR sanctuary. The rescued sloths are all orphans that were brought to the sanctuary with injuries or found alone on the ground. Once rehabilitated, the sloths are released back into the wild. Costa Rica 😃👍 Photograph: Lucy Cooke/Barcroft

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10 dishes you’ll only find in Australia😜👀😜 http://bit.ly/2yxn16W

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“The Walking Dead” returns on Sunday. Here’s what you need to know. https://twitter.com/nytimes/status/921626847061991424

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One killed and nine others injured after a man carried out a knife rampage in Poland

One person has been killed and nine others injured after a man carried out a knife rampage in Poland https://t.co/CxqL35FT9b

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First photos of Trump’s border wall prototypes revealed

Eight prototypes for Donald Trump’s proposed Mexico border wall are taking shape at a construction site in San Diego.

The prototypes, which cost the US Government up to $US500,000 each, form a tightly packed row of imposing concrete and metal panels.

One has sharp metal edges on top, while another has a surface resembling an expensive brick driveway.

Photo: The border wall prototype by Maryland’s ELTA North America Inc, which has a $US406,319 contract. (AP: Gregory Bull)

The models, spaced around 9 metres apart, stand in the dirt just a few steps from homes in Tijuana, Mexico.

MORE: Donald Trump’s Mexico border wall prototypes take shape in San Diego – Donald Trump’s America – ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

A giant insect ecosystem is collapsing due to humans. It’s a catastrophe Insects have triumphed for hundreds of millions of years in every habitat but the ocean. Their success is unparalleled, which makes their disappearance all the more alarming. https://twitter.com/guardian/status/921638423768764416 204 Lake St, [corner Brisbane St], [Northbridge] Perth 218 James St [corner Shenton St] Northbridge Perth @jadechinesemassage

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ANOTHER Qantas flight to US turned back to Sydney

A Qantas flight bound for San Francisco has turned back to Sydney because of a technical issue.

QF73 was forced to return 90 minutes into the flight and is now back on the ground in Sydney, a Qantas spokeswoman said.

Engineers are inspecting the aircraft.

“We understand delays can be frustrating for our passengers but we’ll always put safety ahead of schedule and our teams are doing everything they can to get passengers back on their way,” she said.

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Trawler found off Queensland coast, bodies recovered

THE bodies of two fishermen have been found inside sunken slug boat Dianne, with police divers to resume their search of the vessel for the remaining four missing men tomorrow.

MORE: Trawler found off Queensland coast, bodies recovered | Perth Now