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Cancer to hit 2.6m Australians by 2050, modelling finds

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More than 2.6 million Australians will be living with cancer diagnosis by 2050, say scientists
For the first time, researchers have used scientific modelling to estimate the prevalence of cancer in Australia in the future, finding more than 2.6 million Australians will be living with a cancer diagnosis by 2050.
watoday.com.au
ASX set to slide, Wall Street retreats as oil prices climb; BHP, CSL results ahead
The ASX is set to slide as Wall Street retreats and oil prices climb, ahead of profit reports from BHP and CSL this week that could hint at how shoppers are coping with high inflation and a slowing job market.
watoday.com.au
Trump threatens to bomb ally Oman as US-Iran war agreement expires
US President Trump has threatened to bomb ally Oman, casting doubt on whether an acceptable deal can be struck with Iran's regime after the 60-day memorandum of understanding ended.
watoday.com.au
Most-targeted prime minister in Question Time revealed
Australia's first and only female prime minister remains the most-targeted leader during Question Time, as oppositions increasingly go after prime ministers in the chamber.
perthnow.com.au
Gang leader masterminded Tupac killing, prosecutor says
Jurors have heard opening statements in the Las Vegas trial of a man accused of orchestrating the 1996 killing of hip-hop star Tupac Shakur, with a prosecutor saying the gang leader masterminded the shooting.
perthnow.com.au

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