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5 days ago | 
news.com.au | Chantelle Francis
A sea of girls wearing bows in their hair, with tears of joy and screams so loud their voices crack. It is a clear sign Gracie Abrams has arrived in Melbourne. The American singer-songwriter is halfway through her sellout The Secret of Us Tour in Australia, performing her first of three shows at Rod Laver Arena on Friday night. A look around the venue dishes up a heartwarming sight. No matter if you’re young or old, the unofficial uniform for fans attending an Abrams concert is a bow.
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6 days ago | 
news.com.au | Chantelle Francis
The parents of a 23-year-old who died suddenly last month after falling ill during a dinner on a European holiday have opened up about her final moments. Molly McGovern, the daughter of US congressman Jim McGovern, died just minutes after experiencing a wave of nausea while having a jovial meal with a friend and his family on a trip to Assisi in central Italy, The Boston Globereported.
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1 week ago | 
news.com.au | Chantelle Francis
Welcome to our live coverage of US politics. US President Donald Trump has given a speech to university graduates in Alabama, and removed his national security adviser, Mike Waltz, from the position. Mr Waltz was involved in the so-called “Signalgate” scandal where a journalist was accidentally included in unsecured messages about military strikes.
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1 week ago | 
news.com.au | Chantelle Francis
RecipeTin Eats founder Nagi Maehashi revealed a third cookbook author has been “blantantly” plagiarised by baker Brooke Bellamy. Brisbane bakery owner and author of $4.6m selling cookbook Bellamy has been accused of copying recipes, which she strenuously denies and has described the backlash she has faced since accusations first emerged as “deeply distressing”.
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1 week ago | 
shropshirestar.com | Chantelle Francis
Join us for a celebration of local craftsmanship at our upcoming Artisan Showcase, set in the remarkable historic setting of Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings.
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1 week ago | 
shropshirestar.com | Chantelle Francis
Step into a world of wool and creativity at Yarnies at the Flaxmill!By contributor Chantelle FrancisWatch more of our videos on ShotsTV.comand on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Set in the inspirational surroundings of the historic Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings, this special day celebrates all things yarn. Join spinners, dyers, knitters, weavers and fibre artists as they showcase their skills and handmade creations.
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2 weeks ago | 
news.com.au | Benedict Brook |Chantelle Francis
The US has made trade deals with South Korea, Japan and India. Donald Trump confirmed the “potential deals” when questioned about tariffs at the NewsNation town hall on Wednesday, US time. But the US President said he was not in a hurry to announce the deals and that “it can wait two weeks”. As Mr Trump celebrated 100 days in office this week, one of his top finance officials revealed the first trade deal between the US and another nation was “done, done, done, done”.
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2 weeks ago | 
news.com.au | Chantelle Francis |Christine Estera |Joshua Haigh
The drama surrounding a $4.6 million cookbook has deepened overnight with Brooke Bellamy copping a crushing blow as she strenuously denies claims of copying recipes. Bellamy has been dropped from an ambassador role while the cook who accused her of copying her recipes has been accused of failing to properly credit a fellow celebrity chef.
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2 weeks ago | 
news.com.au | Chantelle Francis
A longer version of a chilling video of a man smiling on a zip line during a horrific terror attack has revealed details that has sparked a debate across the world. At least 26 men were killed at Pahalgam in the Indian-administered Kashmir region last week. India accused Pakistan of backing the attack, which it denied, and relations between the countries have plummeted. Witnesses said militants came out of the trees at a meadow and started firing.
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2 weeks ago | 
news.com.au | Chantelle Francis
With religious leaders, royals, presidents and prime ministers, and hundreds of thousands of mourners — security at Pope Francis’ funeral was a complex and critical operation. The Argentine pontiff, who died on Easter Monday aged 88 after a 12-year papacy, was honoured in a funeral mass at the famous St Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican on Saturday. Pictures of security forces carrying massive guns have drawn attention across social media.
