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Why Australian politicians are angry at the ‘woke brigade’ over gender neutral gingerbread
The Christmas treats sold in a Parliament House cafe have some conservative politicians aghast. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app ...The Guardian - 1d -
Australian radio host pleads not guilty to abuse
Top broadcaster Alan Jones says all charges against him are "baseless" or "distort the truth".BBC News - 1d -
Why aren’t more politicians condemning Nancy Mace’s vicious anti-trans stunts? | Jay Saper
Lawmakers should break their silence about the escalating anti-transgender rhetoric and legislation in the US Capitol. Representative Nancy Mace is proudly embracing her George Wallace moment. It’s ...The Guardian - 2d -
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Australian state proposes ban on protests at places of worship to fight rising antisemitism
An Australian state government has proposed new restrictions on protesters in response to rising antisemitism, including a ban on demonstrations outside places of worshipABC News - 2d -
Trailblazing politician Shirley Chisholm is awarded Congress' highest honor
President Joe Biden signed the “Shirley Chisholm Congressional Gold Medal Act” last week posthumously honoring Chisholm, who died in 2005, with Congress’s highest award.NBC News - 2d -
Ladbrokes owner sued over anti-money laundering breaches by Australian watchdog
Austrac says Entain failed to identify and assess risksFinancial Times - 3d -
HSBC sued over scam failures by Australian regulator
Bank accused of ‘widespread and systemic’ shortcomings in protecting customersFinancial Times - 3d -
Australian tourists in hospital in Fiji with suspected alcohol poisoning
Foreign affairs department updates travel advice for Fiji to include warning about risk of methanol poisoning and drink spiking. Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast ...The Guardian - 4d -
Fury grows as US politicians demand answers about mysterious drones
New Jersey governor urges Biden and federal agencies to further investigate unidentified aircraft sightings. Drone mystery – latest updates The governor of New Jersey has demanded that Joe ...The Guardian - 5d -
South African politician Helen Zille: ‘The ANC has to come apart’
The Democratic Alliance chair on governing in coalition, battling corruption under Jacob Zuma — and the trouble with ‘everything must fall’Financial Times - 6d -
Greensill auditor suspended for 2 years by Australian regulator
Nexia partner Joseph Santangelo audited collapsed supply chain financing group in 2018 and 2019Financial Times - 6d -
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‘A dangerous threat’: Nick Kyrgios backed to make an impact on Australian Open return
Thanasi Kokkinakis tips doubles partner to impress in Melbourne Former world No 13 to play first singles grand slam event since 2022 With his weapon of a serve in hand, tennis showman Nick ...The Guardian - Dec. 12 -
Ohio politician proposes bill to make flag planting a felony after fight in Michigan rivalry game
An Ohio politician has seen enough flag plantingABC News - Dec. 11 -
Australian police launch a special operation to investigate increased antisemitic attacks
Australian federal police have launched a special operation to investigate an increase in antisemitic threats and violence since the war between Israel and Hamas began last yearABC News - Dec. 11 -
Syrians in Germany worried by some politicians' eagerness for them to go home after Assad's fall
Nearly a decade after hundreds of thousands of Syrians arrived in Germany, many are now well-integrated and settled in jobs — and tens of thousands have gained German citizenshipABC News - Dec. 10 -
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Netanyahu takes stand in corruption trial, lectures on relationships between media, politicians
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu testified in his corruption trial Tuesday, denying any wrongdoing. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta has more.CBS News - Dec. 10 -
Australian warship test-fires Tomahawk missile off U.S. coast
Australia's naval expansion plan comes as China and other powers in the Asia-Pacific and beyond build up their firepower.CBS News - Dec. 10 -
BIS warns politicians to rein in spending or risk market turbulence
Chief economist Claudio Borio says governments will be ‘too late’ if they wait for investors to panicFinancial Times - Dec. 10 -
Who is Friedrich Merz, the pilot politician tipped to be German chancellor?
CDU leader once sidelined by Merkel loves private planes, hates tax bureaucracy, and backs Ukraine. In July 2022, the prevailing political mood in Germany was grim. The economic powerhouse was on ...The Guardian - Dec. 10 -
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Australian synagogue fire declared terrorism in a decision that increases investigation resources
Australian law enforcement authorities have declared an arson attack on a synagogue last week a terrorist act in a decision that increases resources available to the investigationABC News - Dec. 9 -
From jihadist to rebel politician: How Syria's Jawlani reinvented himself
The HTS chief has evolved from jihadist leader to rebel statesman while fighting to overthrow Bashar al-Assad.BBC News - Dec. 9 -
Teenage sprint star Gout Gout shatters historic 200m Australian record
Sprint sensation runs 20.04s at school championships 16-year-old breaks Peter Norman’s 56-year benchmark Australian sprinter Gout Gout’s rapid rise has reached glorious heights as the ...The Guardian - Dec. 7 -
Australian PM condemns arson attack on Melbourne synagogue as antisemitic
Arsonists caused extensive damage to a synagogue in the city of Melbourne on Friday in what Australia’s Prime Minister Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has condemned as an antisemitic attack.NBC News - Dec. 6 -
Nick Kyrgios will be in Australian Open draw with No 21 ranking
Fans favourite is one of 10 Australian men in main draw Olivia Gadecki is the only direct women’s entrant Fan favourite Nick Kyrgios will play his first grand slam tournament since 2022 at the ...The Guardian - Dec. 6 -
Australian leader blames antisemitism for arson that extensively damaged a Melbourne synagogue
Arsonists have extensively damaged a Melbourne synagogue in what Australia’s prime minister has condemned as an antisemitic attack on Australian valuesABC News - Dec. 6 -
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Indigenous Australians recover human remains taken by Germany 120 years ago
Five sets of ancestral remains seized in 19th century handed over by museums in Berlin and Lower Saxony. Five sets of ancestral remains from Australia that have been held in German museum ...The Guardian - Dec. 5 -
Neoen Agrees to Australian Asset Sale to Smooth Brookfield Takeover
Real-estate investor HMC Capital will pay Neoen about US$616 million for some of its Australian generation and storage assets.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 4 -
Protesters, politicians and the largest labor union call for South Korean president's resignation
Opposition lawmakers in South Korea filed a motion to impeach President Yoon Suk Yoel on Wednesday over his stunning decision to declare martial law. The martial law order lasted about six hours ...CBS News - Dec. 4 -
Japanese court convicts Australian who says she was tricked into smuggling drugs
A Japanese court sentenced an Australian woman who says she was tricked amphetamines into the country to six years in prison, despite accepting her testimony that she was the victim of an online ...ABC News - Dec. 4 -
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Weak Australian economic growth hits dollar
Public spending offsets subdued consumer demand in ‘two-speed’ economyFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
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Protecting or restricting? The effect of social media bans on the big dreams of young Australians
Australia is about to find out if stopping under-16s accessing platforms like Instagram and TikTok will protect against harmful content or stifle creativity and block opportunity. Follow our ...The Guardian - Dec. 2
