Union says insurers ‘bleeding the system dry’ in backlash to NSW bid to limit workers compensation claims

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One insurer spent $85,000 of public money to fight $5,000 knee surgery claim, says Unions NSW

The Minns Labor government is facing strong pushback against workers compensation changes designed to curb claims for psychological injury, with educators and the peak union group criticising the bill’s failure to address underlying issues.

The government wants to limit the ability of New South Wales’s 4.5 million workers to claim compensation by raising the psychological injury threshold required for compensation and making it harder to receive lifetime payments.

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Sydney mayor Clover Moore says pro-Palestine march across Harbour Bridge would be ‘powerful symbol’

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NSW Labor MP Anthony D’Adam rejects premier’s claim march would cause chaos and says it should take place in ‘two to three weeks’

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The Lord Mayor of Sydney, Clover Moore, has said a pro-Palestine protest involving a march across the Sydney Harbour Bridge would be a “powerful symbol” and should go ahead at some point “if the community sentiment is significant enough”.

A New South Wales Labor MP has also rejected the premier’s claim a march across the bridge would cause chaos and urged police to facilitate the demonstration “within two to three weeks”.

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Woman admits manslaughter of daughter, two, who was found in Hampshire pond

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Not guilty plea to murder accepted due to diminished responsibility at time of Annabel Mackey’s death

A woman has pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of her two-year-old daughter who died after being found in a pond.

Alice Mackey, of Oakhanger in Hampshire, entered the plea at Winchester crown court in connection with the death of Annabel Mackey, who went missing from her home in Kingsley on 10 September last year.

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Republican Nancy Mace says she likes to watch videos of Ice detaining people

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Congresswoman says she ‘can think of nothing more American’ than Ice dragging people out of court

Republican congresswoman Nancy Mace has claimed she cruises the web for videos of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (Ice) agents dragging people into custody, saying she “can think of nothing more American”.

“I have to tell you – one of my favorite things to watch on YouTube these days are … court hearings where illegals are in court and Ice shows up to drag them out of court and deport them,” the South Carolina representative said during an appearance on Sunday on Fox Report Weekend.

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Angela Rayner: No 10 officials guilty of ‘self-harm’ by briefing against ministers

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Exclusive: Deputy PM hits out at targeting of herself and others – often women – with negative headlines

Angela Rayner has hit back at anonymous No 10 officials who have briefed against senior cabinet ministers in recent months, warning them they are committing “self-harm”.

The deputy prime minister launched an outspoken defence of herself and other colleagues – often women – who have found themselves the subject of negative headlines in recent months, with several being tipped for the sack at a future reshuffle.

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An attack on a Congolese church killed nearly 40 worshippers. Here’s what to know – AP News

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  1. An attack on a Congolese church killed nearly 40 worshippers. Here’s what to know  AP News
  2. ADF in DR Congo: IS-linked rebels accused of killing Christian worshippers in Komanda  BBC
  3. Bloody Church Massacre Condemned by World Leaders: 'Deeply Disturbing'  Newsweek
  4. Pope: May blood of ‘martyrs’ in DRC church attack become seed of peace  Vatican News
  5. What to know about the attack on a Congolese church that killed nearly 40 worshippers  PBS
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Britain ‘revolted’ by Gaza hunger, Starmer tells Trump – politico.eu

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  1. Britain ‘revolted’ by Gaza hunger, Starmer tells Trump  politico.eu
  2. Sidekick Starmer can’t get a word in as The Donald dominates world’s most one-sided double act | John Crace  The Guardian
  3. Trump meets with UK Prime Minister Starmer on heels of EU trade deal  foxnews.com
  4. Trump hosts Starmer in Scotland, promoting his own golf club  The Washington Post
  5. Keir Starmer shares Europe-led Gaza peace plan with Donald Trump  BBC
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Pope: May blood of ‘martyrs’ in DRC church attack become seed of peace – Vatican News

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  1. Pope: May blood of ‘martyrs’ in DRC church attack become seed of peace  Vatican News
  2. Dozens Are Killed by ISIS-Linked Rebels at a Church in Congo  The New York Times
  3. ADF in DR Congo: IS-linked rebels accused of killing Christian worshippers in Komanda  BBC
  4. ISIL claims responsibility for deadly church attack in eastern DR Congo  Al Jazeera
  5. What to know about the attack on a Congolese church that killed nearly 40 worshippers  PBS
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Boeing fighter jet workers poised to strike after rejecting contract offer

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Plane maker expects over 3,200 union workers at three St Louis-area plants to strike after overwhelming no vote

Boeing Co expects more than 3,200 union workers at three St Louis-area plants that produce US fighter jets to strike after they rejected a proposed contract on Sunday that included a 20% wage increase over four years.

The International Machinists and Aerospace Workers union said the vote by District 837 members was overwhelmingly against the proposed contract. The existing contract was to expire at 11.59pm central time on Sunday, but the union said a “cooling off” period would keep a strike from beginning for another week, until 4 August.

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Thailand and Cambodia agree to ‘immediate and unconditional ceasefire’ – BBC

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  1. Thailand and Cambodia agree to 'immediate and unconditional ceasefire'  BBC
  2. Thailand and Cambodia approve ceasefire after five-day border battle  Reuters
  3. Thai-Cambodian Conflict Tears at Remnants of a Once-Proud Empire  The New York Times
  4. Thailand, Cambodia agree to 'immediate and unconditional' ceasefire, Malaysia PM says  ABC News
  5. Thailand and Cambodia Agree to Cease-Fire After Five Days of Deadly Clashes  The Wall Street Journal
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