This elusive possum was thought to be extinct outside Victoria. Now ecologists have made an ‘amazing’ discovery

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Leadbeater’s possum spotted in NSW at Kosciuszko national park, at least 250km away from the nearest sighting in Victoria

A critically endangered possum species thought to be isolated to Victoria has been found in a New South Wales alpine national park.

Previously thought to be extinct in the state, a leadbeater’s possum has been found in Kosciuszko national park, at least 250km away from the nearest sighting in Victoria.

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New Gaza-bound Flotilla Set to Sail With Greta Thunberg, French Lawmaker – Haaretz

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North Korea deploys mystery balloon-like objects to stricken warship, satellite photos show – Yahoo

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At least 81 arrested in Paris as fans celebrate PSG’s Champions League victory

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Police on the Champs-Élysées use teargas and pepper spray to keep order after huge crowds had gathered for game

At least 81 people have been arrested after violent clashes in Paris after huge crowds of fans gathered to watch PSG’s victory over Inter Milan in the Champions League final.

The club’s Parc des Princes stadium was transformed into a fan zone for the night to screen the match, which took place in Munich, with about 48,000 attending.

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Body of British hiker missing since New Year’s Day found in northern Italy

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Rescuers discover Aziz Ziriat’s body buried in snow at foot of the southern face of the Carè Alto mountain

The body of a British hiker missing in the Dolomites in northern Italy since New Year’s Day has been found, local rescuers said on Saturday.

Aziz Ziriat, 36, from London, was discovered buried in snow by rescuers from the Trentino Alpine and speleological rescue team, the organisation said.

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