Brittany Higgins’ husband David Sharaz to pay $92,000 for tweet that defamed Linda Reynolds, court orders

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Sharaz also liable for former defence minister’s legal costs on an indemnity basis, which is expected to exceed $500,000

David Sharaz has been ordered to pay $92,000 for social media posts the Western Australian supreme court found were defamatory against former defence minister Linda Reynolds.

Sharaz, a former journalist and Higgins’ now-husband, has also been found jointly responsible for another defamatory tweet to which Higgins responded, according to the court’s orders.

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China’s defense minister renews threats to take over Taiwan as he opens security forum – AP News

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  1. China’s defense minister renews threats to take over Taiwan as he opens security forum  AP News
  2. China’s Defense Minister Warns on Taiwan, Condemns ‘Bullying’  Bloomberg.com
  3. China Sends Veiled Warning to US  Newsweek
  4. China's defense minister renews threats to take over Taiwan as he opens security forum  ABC News
  5. China's defence minister urges greater unity to avoid 'law of the jungle'  Reuters
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Albanese’s Oprah-style emissions target aims to please almost everyone but risks falling short on climate action

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The prime minister has a stonking majority and a progressive crossbench that wants deeper cuts. So what has happened to lower the goal?

The Australian government has announced an Oprah Winfrey-style emissions target for 2035. It has tried to promise (nearly) everyone a prize.

By choosing a target range of a 62% to 70% cut compared with 2005 levels – based on long-awaited advice from the Climate Change Authority and its chair, Matt Kean – it has opted for a political solution.

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New details of allegations against broadcaster Alan Jones revealed in court documents

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Former 2GB and Sky News Australia presenter pleads not guilty to 27 charges after number of alleged victims drops from 11 to nine

Court documents have revealed the extent of Alan Jones’s alleged offences, including claims of kissing, stroking, undressing and rubbing the penis of victims in the broadcaster’s home, restaurants and at public events.

In one instance in 2014, the veteran broadcaster allegedly indecently assaulted “complainant G” by rubbing his leg “towards his crotch” during a performance at the Sydney Opera House.

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‘Watershed’: How Saudi-Pakistan defence pact reshapes region’s geopolitics – Al Jazeera

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  1. ‘Watershed’: How Saudi-Pakistan defence pact reshapes region’s geopolitics  Al Jazeera
  2. Saudi Arabia, nuclear-armed Pakistan sign mutual defence pact  Reuters
  3. Saudi Arabia and Pakistan sign mutual defense pact as Gulf Arab states grow wary of US security guarantees  CNN
  4. "Any Aggression Against Either Country...": Key Clause In Pak-Saudi Pact  NDTV
  5. Defence pact: Pakistan-Saudi Arabia declare joint response to any aggression; India reacts  The Times of India
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Rifts Grow Between Netanyahu and His Security Chiefs – The New York Times

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  1. Rifts Grow Between Netanyahu and His Security Chiefs  The New York Times
  2. A danger to Israel: Our nation’s rift is an existential threat - opinion  The Jerusalem Post
  3. Mideast Wars Refusing to Fight  Herald-Review.com
  4. Israeli soldiers, and their mothers, increasingly reject calls to return to Gaza  The Independent
  5. Israel’s ‘refuseniks’: a growing number of soldiers are refusing to serve in Netanyahu’s war on Gaza  The Conversation
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Strikes and marches against budget cuts cause disruption across France, with 141 arrests – as it happened – The Guardian

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  1. Strikes and marches against budget cuts cause disruption across France, with 141 arrests – as it happened  The Guardian
  2. Louvre and Grand Palais among French museums closed due to nationwide strikes  The Art Newspaper
  3. Workers across France strike over budget cut plans  BBC
  4. Strike action across France as hundreds of thousands join protests  The Guardian
  5. France: Strikers challenge Macron's austerity drive  DW
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EU’s new strategy to lure India away from Russia’s orbit – DW

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  1. EU's new strategy to lure India away from Russia's orbit  DW
  2. 'Must Look Trade Deals With India To Reduce US Dependency': EU Chief  NDTV
  3. EU eyes deeper India alliance despite concern over Moscow ties  Reuters
  4. EU says India’s ties to Russia major stumbling block in free trade agreement talks  The Independent
  5. EU sets out new strategy to reinforce prosperity and security with India  European Commission
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EU’s new strategy to lure India away from Russia’s orbit – dw.com

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  1. EU's new strategy to lure India away from Russia's orbit  dw.com
  2. EU eyes deeper India alliance despite concern over Moscow ties  Reuters
  3. 'Must Look Trade Deals With India To Reduce US Dependency': EU Chief  NDTV
  4. EU sets out new strategy to reinforce prosperity and security with India  European Commission
  5. EU calls for closer ties with India despite Modi’s links to Russia  The Guardian
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Denmark to buy ‘long-range’ weapons amid Russia ‘paradigm shift’ – Al Jazeera

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  1. Denmark to buy ‘long-range’ weapons amid Russia ‘paradigm shift’  Al Jazeera
  2. Denmark to Buy Long-Range Weapons in ‘Paradigm Shift’  The New York Times
  3. High costs and long waits for popular US-made Patriots just drove a NATO ally to pick a European rival  Business Insider
  4. Denmark Steps Up Russia Deterrence With Missiles and Drones  Bloomberg.com
  5. Denmark to field long-range strike weapons in bid to deter attacks  Defense News
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