Morning Mail: Aged care class action, abandoned mines, and T20 World Cup win

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A new class action lawsuit alleges an aged care firm charged residents for unused services.
In Australia, concerns rise over cleanup costs for abandoned mines.
Globally, tensions simmer in the Middle East, and the US marks its 250th anniversary.

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A new class action lawsuit alleges an aged care firm charged residents for unused services. In Australia, concerns rise over cleanup costs for abandoned mines. Globally, tensions simmer in the Middle East, and the US marks its 250th anniversary. Australia triumphs in the Women's T20 World Cup.

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China's Submarine-Launched Missile Test Sparks Regional Concern

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