University courses covering Israel-Palestine should be audited, Julian Leeser tells royal commission

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Inquiry’s focus this week is on security for the Jewish community, with the MP telling the commissioner his son is afraid to attend synagogues and events

The shadow education minister, Julian Leeser, has called for universities to undertake an audit of any classes that teach about the Jewish community, Israel or Palestine.

Appearing before the royal commission into antisemitism and social cohesion on Friday, Leeser said he had been “very concerned” about antisemitism on university campuses and was not satisfied with how vice-chancellors had addressed the issue after the 7 October 2023 Hamas terrorist attack.

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From crypto bans to shadow fleet seizures, EU gets creative with Russia sanctions – The Kyiv Independent

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  1. From crypto bans to shadow fleet seizures, EU gets creative with Russia sanctions  The Kyiv Independent
  2. EU agrees on new round of sanctions against Russia  DW.com
  3. 21st package of sanctions: EU hits Russian energy, financial services and crypto hard  consilium.europa.eu
  4. Crypto exchange HTX included in EU's Russia sanctions  Reuters
  5. E.U. imposes more sanctions on Russia, in compromise deal  The Washington Post
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France sends boats to evacuate tourist hotspot Cap Ferret as wildfires rage – CNN

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  1. France sends boats to evacuate tourist hotspot Cap Ferret as wildfires rage  CNN
  2. Tens of thousands evacuated from France's Cap Ferret peninsula as wildfires spread  BBC
  3. Europe wildfires: Many flee by boat as fires spread, merge  DW.com
  4. Wildfire in France forces 40,000 people to evacuate as crews battle record blazes across Western Europe  CBS News
  5. Tens of thousands flee wildfires in France and Spain  Los Angeles Times
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Donald Trump hits Australian exports to US with new higher trade tariff over claims of ‘forced labour’

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Australia’s trade minister, Don Farrell, says tariff regime is unjustified and inconsistent with free trade agreement with US

Donald Trump has hit Australian exports with new trade tariffs, claiming the country is not doing enough to combat forced labour, but the Albanese government has demanded he remove them immediately.

The United States announced on Friday morning (AEST) that many Australian exports now attract a new 12.5% tariff as part of a broader regime affecting dozens of countries. However the Albanese government says Australia’s three largest export categories – including beef and gold – will avoid the tariff hit.

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Mykhailo Drapatyi: Can new Ukraine army chief alter Russia war’s direction? – Al Jazeera

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  1. Mykhailo Drapatyi: Can new Ukraine army chief alter Russia war’s direction?  Al Jazeera
  2. Inside the Feud Over Ukraine’s Drone Success  The Atlantic
  3. Ukraine beheads its military as its performance begins to soar  Al Jazeera
  4. Zelensky’s Dizzying U-Turn Is the Latest Zigzag in a Presidency Full of Them  The New York Times
  5. Why is Zelensky firing top leaders as Ukraine’s outlook improves?  The Washington Post
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Trump considers military strikes in Mali — the 8th country in his sights this term – The Independent

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  1. Trump considers military strikes in Mali — the 8th country in his sights this term  The Independent
  2. Could this African nation become Trump's next terror target as jihadists close in on power?  Fox News
  3. Trump administration weighing military options in Mali, officials say  The Washington Post
  4. Is the 'no wars' president about to start another one?  Sky News
  5. Trump mulling military strikes on Mali militant group: Report  The Hill
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Indian activist Wangchuk ends 26-day hunger strike as ‘Cockroach’ protesters vow to press on – NPR

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  1. Indian activist Wangchuk ends 26-day hunger strike as 'Cockroach' protesters vow to press on  NPR
  2. 'Have a heart': Sonam Wangchuk's wife slams critics after he ends 26-day hunger strike  The Times of India
  3. ‘Cockroach’ protests spread across India as leading activist ends hunger strike  NBC News
  4. Inside Story: How Centre Got Sonam Wangchuk To End His Hunger Strike  NDTV
  5. Prominent Indian Activist Breaks Hunger Strike After 26 Days  The New York Times
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Families still search for bodies a month after Venezuela earthquakes – BBC

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  1. Families still search for bodies a month after Venezuela earthquakes  BBC
  2. Venezuela earthquakes: One month on, Venezuelans still search for loved ones and answers  BBC
  3. One frame captures a mother’s anguish during a search through a collapsed building in Venezuela  AP News
  4. The Teenage Boys Digging for Their Mother’s Body  The New York Times
  5. Venezuela quakes caused $19.6 billion in damage, World Bank report shows  Reuters
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Rubio says U.S. is ready to help end war in Ukraine but no quick deal ahead – NPR

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  1. Rubio says U.S. is ready to help end war in Ukraine but no quick deal ahead  NPR
  2. Rubio meets Russia’s Lavrov as US bid to help end war in Ukraine  The Independent
  3. Top US and Russian diplomats discuss Ukraine war in Manila  Al Jazeera
  4. No Breakthrough as Top U.S. and Russian Diplomats Meet Over Ukraine  Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com
  5. Latvian PM speaks exclusively to Euronews as Rubio meets Lavrov  Euronews.com
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Modi Caught Off Guard as India’s Economic Failings Inflame Young People – The New York Times

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  1. Modi Caught Off Guard as India’s Economic Failings Inflame Young People  The New York Times
  2. CJP protest: The youth movement India's Modi didn't see coming  BBC
  3. A protest movement is challenging India's establishment. What to know about the 'Cockroaches'  AP News
  4. India’s ‘Cockroach’ Protesters Renew Challenge to Modi  WSJ
  5. Cockroach Revolt Exposes Cracks in Modi’s Vision of Rising India  Bloomberg.com
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US threatens ‘major military punishment’ for Houthi attacks – DW.com

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  1. US threatens 'major military punishment' for Houthi attacks  DW.com
  2. The Houthis Have Opened a New Front in the U.S.-Iran War  WSJ
  3. A new threat by Yemen's Houthis could widen the Iran war and put another trade chokepoint at risk  AP News
  4. U.S. carries out more strikes as Trump threatens Iran, Houthis with "major military punishment"  CBS News
  5. Yemen's Houthis deny they closed Bab al-Mandeb Strait  DW.com
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Adelaide airport pulls ads from conservation groups but keeps gas and mining ads during ALP conference

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Digital billboards from environmental groups, targeting Labor MPs attending national conference, cancelled with airport stating they are ‘too political’

Conservation groups have questioned why their advertisements targeting Labor politicians were pulled by Adelaide airport for breaking rules on political advertising while others promoting gas and mining kept running.

Labor politicians including the prime minister, Anthony Albanese, have been arriving through the airport for this week’s ALP national conference from Thursday to Saturday.

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US strikes Iran from south to north after Trump threats over Red Sea shipping – Reuters

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  1. US strikes Iran from south to north after Trump threats over Red Sea shipping  Reuters
  2. Live updates: US has hit Iran with nearly 2 weeks of daily strikes as Trump signals he’s not yet ready to negotiate  CNN
  3. Iran War Live Updates: Strikes Persist After Iran Is Said to Reject U.S. Proposal  The New York Times
  4. US military launches new strikes on Iran as clashes escalate over shipping routes  AP News
  5. US attacks Iran as Houthis allow Chinese ships to pass: What’s the latest?  Al Jazeera
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