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We must treat veterans as the civic assets they are

America’s military has a criminally inane reinvestment strategy. Despite being 250 years in the business of molding civilians into soldiers, our services seem unaware their most valuable asset for the future fighting force is the veteran. Grand military parades in the nation’s capital for the Army, iconic Fleet Weeks for its seagoing forces and rousing...

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‘We need to know’: Bondi victims’ families demand federal royal commission from PM

Open letter to Anthony Albanese calls antisemitism ‘a national crisis that demands a powerful national response’

Families of Jewish Australians killed in the Bondi shooting have demanded that Anthony Albanese call a commonwealth royal commission to investigate antisemitism and questions about law enforcement issues surrounding the terror attack that claimed 15 lives.

In an open letter to the prime minister, relatives of 11 of the victims killed at the Bondi beach Hanukah event on 14 December say Jewish families feel unsafe at schools, at work, at home and in public spaces.

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© Photograph: Dean Lewins/AAP

© Photograph: Dean Lewins/AAP

© Photograph: Dean Lewins/AAP

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Usman Khawaja locked in for fifth Ashes Test with ‘no indication’ of retirement plans

  • Australia coach Andrew McDonald guarantees veteran will play at SCG

  • 39-year-old’s future beyond series finale against England still in doubt

Australia coach Andrew McDonald has guaranteed Usman Khawaja will play at the SCG, but is unsure if it will be the veteran’s last Test.

After turning 39 earlier in December, Khawaja’s future will continue to be a talking point until he announces his retirement.

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© Photograph: Morgan Hancock/Getty Images for Cricket Australia

© Photograph: Morgan Hancock/Getty Images for Cricket Australia

© Photograph: Morgan Hancock/Getty Images for Cricket Australia

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Brazilian ex-president Bolsonaro’s treatment for persistent hiccups touches a nerve

Doctors say they blocked his right phrenic nerve in procedure that took place after jailed former president was hospitalised last week for hernia operation

Brazil’s former president Jair Bolsonaro underwent “a phrenic nerve block procedure” on Saturday to treat his persistent hiccups, his wife, Michelle Bolsonaro, said on social media.

The doctors treating Bolsonaro said later that they blocked the right phrenic nerve and scheduled a new procedure in 48 hours to block the left one.

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© Photograph: Miguel Schincariol/AFP/Getty Images

© Photograph: Miguel Schincariol/AFP/Getty Images

© Photograph: Miguel Schincariol/AFP/Getty Images

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NFL round-up: Seahawks close in on NFC’s top seed with win over Carolina

  • Ewers hits rookie deep ball as Dolphins edge Bucs

  • Chase, Burrow power Bengals past lowly Cardinals

  • Maye throws five as Patriots rout Jets, clinch mark

Zach Charbonnet ran for 110 yards and two touchdowns, and the Seattle Seahawks turned two third-quarter Carolina turnovers into TDs to beat the Panthers 27-10 on Sunday and close in on the No 1 seed in the NFC playoffs.

Sam Darnold threw an interception in the end zone but finished 18 of 27 for 147 yards with a touchdown for the Seahawks, who can wrap up the NFC West title and the top seed if the San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams both lose or tie.

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© Photograph: David Jensen/Getty Images

© Photograph: David Jensen/Getty Images

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