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Never argue: 115-year-old British woman, now the world's oldest, gives her recipe to long life

For Ethel Caterham, the trick to a long life - and in her case, it really has been - is not to argue.

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A 7.4 magnitude quake strikes off the southern coasts of Chile and Argentina; no damage reported

A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck off the southern coasts of Chile and Argentina on Friday, the United States Geological Survey said. No damage or casualties have been initially reported.

Cayman Islands will be led by a new coalition government after a close election race

The Cayman Islands will be led by a new coalition government after no single party clinched a majority following a general election this week

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Prince Harry loses appeal to restore his U.K. government-funded security detail

Prince Harry lost his appeal Friday challenging the U.K. government's decision to strip him of his publicly funded security after he stepped away from royal family duties and moved to the U.S.

Riot police called to crowd chaos outside NSW selective school exams

State education department secretary apologises after thousands of students and parents caught in ‘unacceptable’ situationGet our afternoon election email, free app or daily news podcastThe New South Wales education department has apologised after riot police were called to manage out-of-control crowds at the state’s selective school exams.Police were called to Canterbury Park Racecourse, south-west of Sydney’s CBD, at about midday on Friday following reports of traffic and crowd control issues. About 1,300 students had finished exams at the Canterbury site and were trying to leave with their parents, as another 1,300 students plus their parents attempted to enter the facility. Continue reading...