“Won’t Speak Until…”: US On Probe Into Khalistani Terrorist’s Murder Plot – NDTV

  1. "Won't Speak Until...": US On Probe Into Khalistani Terrorist's Murder Plot  NDTV
  2. US dismisses Russian allegations of interference in Indian elections  The Times of India
  3. US refutes Russia's meddling charge: 'Don't involve ourselves in Indian polls'  India Today
  4. US satisfied so far with India Sikh plot probe, but stresses 'red line'  Reuters
  5. Russia says US 'complicating' Lok Sabha elections, disrespecting India  Mint
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“Won’t Speak Until…”: US On Probe Into Khalistani Terrorist’s Murder Plot – NDTV

  1. "Won't Speak Until...": US On Probe Into Khalistani Terrorist's Murder Plot  NDTV
  2. US dismisses Russian allegations of interference in Indian elections  The Times of India
  3. US refutes Russia's meddling charge: 'Don't involve ourselves in Indian polls'  India Today
  4. US satisfied so far with India Sikh plot probe, but stresses 'red line'  Reuters
  5. Russia says US 'complicating' Lok Sabha elections, disrespecting India  Mint
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“Won’t Speak Until…”: US On Probe Into Khalistani Terrorist’s Murder Plot – NDTV

  1. "Won't Speak Until...": US On Probe Into Khalistani Terrorist's Murder Plot  NDTV
  2. US dismisses Russian allegations of interference in Indian elections  The Times of India
  3. US refutes Russia's meddling charge: 'Don't involve ourselves in Indian polls'  India Today
  4. US satisfied so far with India Sikh plot probe, but stresses 'red line'  Reuters
  5. Russia says US 'complicating' Lok Sabha elections, disrespecting India  Mint
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“Won’t Speak Until…”: US On Probe Into Khalistani Terrorist’s Murder Plot – NDTV

  1. "Won't Speak Until...": US On Probe Into Khalistani Terrorist's Murder Plot  NDTV
  2. US dismisses Russian allegations of interference in Indian elections  The Times of India
  3. US refutes Russia's meddling charge: 'Don't involve ourselves in Indian polls'  India Today
  4. US satisfied so far with India Sikh plot probe, but stresses 'red line'  Reuters
  5. Russia says US 'complicating' Lok Sabha elections, disrespecting India  Mint
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Australia news live: high court rules in favour of indefinite immigration detention; publisher of banned book to offer free download

High court delivers judgment in the case of ASF1. Follow the day’s news live

Penny Wong is speaking on RN Breakfast now. Right off the bat she was asked by Patricia Karvelas if the Australian government will support admitting Palestine as a full member of the UN at a vote later today.

Wong begins with a preamble about Australia’s support for a two-state solution, then says:

We will consider the final resolution that comes before the General Assembly. Obviously, countries are still negotiating texts.

I don’t want to speculate about our vote … I think an abstention generally means you can agree in part with the resolution but not with sufficient, not with all of it, or not with a sufficient extent of the resolution for you to vote for it, so it can send a message that whilst you don’t agree with it in full, you’re not going to stand in the way.

I understand that question … I understand questions from those who don’t want us to deal with it at this time. I think one of the things we are aware of, and thinking about, is the timing of the situation on the ground. We know Hamas is still holding hostages. We want to look at the wording of the resolution to make sure we are being responsible, that what we commit to we are obliged to and look to the UN Charter and the resolution would have to be consistent with the charter. And of course it was with our partners, but your listeners, what I would say to them is Australia does support a two-state solution.

You’ve spoken to me many times over the years, Patricia, and you know I always try and bring a more nuanced discussion about what is really happening rather than getting drawn into the end the hard edges of the debate. Unfortunately, in this country, we seem, we see too much of this discussion, which is looked at by those who basically say you’re either with us or against us. And everything is black and white and simple. Regrettably, that is not what is happening in the Middle East. And regrettably, that is not how we should be looking at this.

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Flights cancelled and tourists stranded as Air Vanuatu put into voluntary liquidation

Troubled airline had earlier cancelled flights to Australia and New Zealand, citing ‘maintenance’ requirements

The Pacific Island country of Vanuatu has put its national carrier Air Vanuatu into voluntary liquidation, after it cancelled flights to Australia and New Zealand, leaving tourists stranded.

The airline had cited extended maintenance requirements for its aircraft when it cancelled its flights through to Sunday.

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Win for Albanese government as high court rules indefinite detention legal in non-cooperation cases

High court dismisses challenge from Iranian asylum seeker, ruling that detention is lawful if non-citizens refuse to cooperate in deportation process

Indefinite immigration detention is lawful if non-citizens’ lack of cooperation has frustrated efforts to deport them, the high court has held in a major win for the Albanese government.

On Friday the high court delivered judgment in the case of ASF17, an Iranian asylum seeker who refused to cooperate with efforts to deport him because he “fears for his life” because he is bisexual, Christian, and a Faili Kurd.

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Australia urged to boost Antarctic science and use second ship to increase number of voyages

Senate inquiry finds axed scientific programs, toxic workplace culture and a trouble-plagued icebreaker among problems

The Australian government should consider introducing a second ship to increase the number of voyages to the southern continent to significantly boost Antarctic science, a cross-party parliamentary committee has recommended.

The Senate inquiry into the Australian Antarctic Division (AAD) found axed scientific programs, a toxic workplace culture and a trouble-plagued icebreaker were some of problems stemming from failures in the division’s funding and governance model.

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Israel’s far-right lashes out at Biden over Gaza war stance as Netanyahu vows Rafah offensive will happen – CBS News

  1. Israel's far-right lashes out at Biden over Gaza war stance as Netanyahu vows Rafah offensive will happen  CBS News
  2. Netanyahu Boasts About Israel Standing Alone, Then Loses America - Israel News  Haaretz
  3. GOP governor fumes over Biden's threat to cut off Israel aid: 'He's negotiating for the terrorists'  Fox News
  4. Liz Cheney joins old foe Trump in public slam of Biden's latest move in Israel: 'Wrong and dangerous'  Yahoo! Voices
  5. 'Didn't fall from the sky': Biden threat follows months of feeling PM ignored his warnings  The Times of Israel
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Israel’s far-right lashes out at Biden over Gaza war stance as Netanyahu vows Rafah offensive will happen – CBS News

  1. Israel's far-right lashes out at Biden over Gaza war stance as Netanyahu vows Rafah offensive will happen  CBS News
  2. Netanyahu Boasts About Israel Standing Alone, Then Loses America - Israel News  Haaretz
  3. GOP governor fumes over Biden's threat to cut off Israel aid: 'He's negotiating for the terrorists'  Fox News
  4. Liz Cheney joins old foe Trump in public slam of Biden's latest move in Israel: 'Wrong and dangerous'  Yahoo! Voices
  5. 'Didn't fall from the sky': Biden threat follows months of feeling PM ignored his warnings  The Times of Israel
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Israel’s far-right lashes out at Biden over Gaza war stance as Netanyahu vows Rafah offensive will happen – CBS News

  1. Israel's far-right lashes out at Biden over Gaza war stance as Netanyahu vows Rafah offensive will happen  CBS News
  2. Netanyahu Boasts About Israel Standing Alone, Then Loses America - Israel News  Haaretz
  3. GOP governor fumes over Biden's threat to cut off Israel aid: 'He's negotiating for the terrorists'  Fox News
  4. Liz Cheney joins old foe Trump in public slam of Biden's latest move in Israel: 'Wrong and dangerous'  Yahoo! Voices
  5. 'Didn't fall from the sky': Biden threat follows months of feeling PM ignored his warnings  The Times of Israel
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Flawed immigration detention risk assessment tool can’t be upgraded as ABF data ‘riddled with errors’

Exclusive: One detainee recorded as being involved in ‘over 3,000 incidents’ in a year – an ‘incredibly unfeasible’ scenario, FOI documents say

The secretive risk assessment tool used in Australia’s immigration detention centres could not be replaced by a better model due to insufficient data collection by Australian Border Force, documents reveal.

The security risk assessment tool is meant to determine whether someone is low, medium, high or extreme risk for escape or violence. It calculates risk ratings based on factors including pre-detention history and episodes that can occur in detention, such as possessing contraband or refusing food or fluids.

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Trial of pilot Greg Lynn begins over alleged murders of Victorian campers Russell Hill and Carol Clay

Lawyers to open their case after Lynn, 57, pleaded not guilty to murdering Russell Hill and Carol Clay

Prosecutors will outline their case against an airline captain accused of the double murder of Russell Hill and Carol Clay at a campsite in Victoria’s alpine region.

Greg Lynn, 57, pleaded not guilty to two counts of murder and a jury has been empanelled in Melbourne’s supreme court ahead of trial openings on Friday.

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‘Caramelo,’ the Brazilian horse stranded on a roof by floods, is rescued after stirring the nation – The Associated Press

  1. 'Caramelo,' the Brazilian horse stranded on a roof by floods, is rescued after stirring the nation  The Associated Press
  2. Brazil Flooding Strands Animals, Kills Dozens - Videos from The Weather Channel  The Weather Channel
  3. More intense rain expected as Brazilian flood death toll reaches 107  CNN
  4. Brazil's Historic Floods Create a 'Katrina Moment' for Lula's Presidency  Bloomberg
  5. Tooele man among thousands stranded in Brazil due to ruinous floods  KSLTV
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‘Caramelo,’ the Brazilian horse stranded on a roof by floods, is rescued after stirring the nation – The Associated Press

  1. 'Caramelo,' the Brazilian horse stranded on a roof by floods, is rescued after stirring the nation  The Associated Press
  2. Brazil Flooding Strands Animals, Kills Dozens - Videos from The Weather Channel  The Weather Channel
  3. More intense rain expected as Brazilian flood death toll reaches 107  CNN
  4. Brazil's Historic Floods Create a 'Katrina Moment' for Lula's Presidency  Bloomberg
  5. Tooele man among thousands stranded in Brazil due to ruinous floods  KSLTV
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‘Caramelo,’ the Brazilian horse stranded on a roof by floods, is rescued after stirring the nation – The Associated Press

  1. 'Caramelo,' the Brazilian horse stranded on a roof by floods, is rescued after stirring the nation  The Associated Press
  2. Brazil Flooding Strands Animals, Kills Dozens - Videos from The Weather Channel  The Weather Channel
  3. More intense rain expected as Brazilian flood death toll reaches 107  CNN
  4. Brazil's Historic Floods Create a 'Katrina Moment' for Lula's Presidency  Bloomberg
  5. Tooele man among thousands stranded in Brazil due to ruinous floods  KSLTV
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‘Caramelo,’ the Brazilian horse stranded on a roof by floods, is rescued after stirring the nation – The Associated Press

  1. 'Caramelo,' the Brazilian horse stranded on a roof by floods, is rescued after stirring the nation  The Associated Press
  2. Brazil Flooding Strands Animals, Kills Dozens - Videos from The Weather Channel  The Weather Channel
  3. More intense rain expected as Brazilian flood death toll reaches 107  CNN
  4. Brazil's Historic Floods Create a 'Katrina Moment' for Lula's Presidency  Bloomberg
  5. Tooele man among thousands stranded in Brazil due to ruinous floods  KSLTV
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Trump Seems Worried About Losing Anti-Vaxxer Vote To RFK Jr. – HuffPost

  1. Trump Seems Worried About Losing Anti-Vaxxer Vote To RFK Jr.  HuffPost
  2. RFK Jr. wants to debate Biden, Trump. But just how rare is a 3-way presidential debate?  Miami Herald
  3. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. challenges Donald Trump to debate at Libertarian Convention  The Associated Press
  4. Seven LIV golfers invited to PGA Championship  ESPN
  5. Election Updates: R.F.K. Jr. challenges Trump to a debate at the Libertarian Party convention.  The New York Times
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Trump Seems Worried About Losing Anti-Vaxxer Vote To RFK Jr. – HuffPost

  1. Trump Seems Worried About Losing Anti-Vaxxer Vote To RFK Jr.  HuffPost
  2. RFK Jr. wants to debate Biden, Trump. But just how rare is a 3-way presidential debate?  Miami Herald
  3. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. challenges Donald Trump to debate at Libertarian Convention  The Associated Press
  4. Seven LIV golfers invited to PGA Championship  ESPN
  5. Election Updates: R.F.K. Jr. challenges Trump to a debate at the Libertarian Party convention.  The New York Times
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Family of US airman killed by Florida police dispute sheriff’s narrative

Relatives of Roger Fortson say deputies went to wrong unit and killed Fortson, as sheriff releases body-camera footage

The family of a Black US air force airman who was fatally shot by deputies who burst into his apartment in the Florida Panhandle said Thursday that they want to correct a false narrative put forth by authorities about the encounter that led to his death.

Civil rights attorney Ben Crump, who is representing the family of Senior Airman Roger Fortson, said Fortson had not known it was sheriff’s deputies who were breaking into his apartment – “his castle” – and that he grabbed his “legally owned firearm” to protect himself.

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