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PoliticsNSW Police drug raid on Oxford Street draws criticism
NSW Police conducted a drug raid on Sydney's Oxford Street, searching 65 people and making 28 drug detections without any arrests. The operation has drawn criticism from the LGBTQ+ community and civil liberties advocates, who question the police tactics and timing.
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Politics · United StatesUS politicians divided on AI regulation amid China concerns
US politicians are split on how to approach artificial intelligence regulation. House Speaker Mike Johnson and former President Donald Trump have warned against rushing to regulate AI, citing competition with China. Conversely, Democrats and some AI industry leaders advocate for a slower pace of development due to potential risks.
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Politics · Middle EastMartin says he did not call Gaza situation 'genocide' to Trump
Irish Taoiseach Micheál Martin stated he did not use the term 'genocide' when discussing Gaza with former US President Donald Trump. Martin said their conversation focused on accelerating humanitarian aid delivery to the region, and Trump "undertook to do everything he possibly could" to facilitate it.
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Politics · United StatesGill Bill Aims to End SNAP Restaurant Meals Program
Representative Brandon Gill has introduced a bill to eliminate the SNAP Restaurant Meals Program. The program allows eligible recipients to purchase prepared meals at participating restaurants, a practice Gill argues is a loophole for fast food purchases.
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Politics · United StatesHawaii court upholds ban on firearm ownership for under-21s
A federal judge in Hawaii has upheld the state’s prohibition on firearm ownership for individuals under 21, rejecting a challenge by the Second Amendment Foundation. The ruling, by Trump-appointed Judge Jill Aiko Otake, allows Hawaii to continue requiring a licence for gun ownership that is not issued to anyone under 21.
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Politics · United KingdomSNP leader accuses PM Burnham of policy U-turns
SNP Westminster leader Dave Doogan has accused Prime Minister Andy Burnham of making numerous policy U-turns since becoming leader. Doogan cited specific policy areas where he claims Burnham has changed his stance, while a No 10 source defended the government's actions.
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Politics · United StatesHouse Republicans prepare subpoenas over noncitizen voter registration
House Republicans are preparing for hearings and possible subpoenas after New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill's response to a congressional inquiry about noncitizen voter registration was deemed insufficient. The inquiry stems from an error that placed thousands of noncitizens on voter rolls.
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Politics · United StatesFormer CIA officers gather for 'Deep State plot' party
Former intelligence community officers who felt "silenced or purged" by the Trump administration gathered for a party in Virginia. The event, held at a gay karaoke bar, was partly to celebrate former CIA analyst Julia Curlee, the first openly transgender CIA officer.
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Politics · United StatesTexas Senate candidate James Talarico criticised Christian nationalism in 2023 sermon
James Talarico, a Texas state representative and Democratic Senate candidate, described Christian nationalism as a 'sectarian movement based on mutual hate' in a 2023 sermon. The remarks, resurfaced by the New York Post, have drawn criticism from conservative commentators as Talarico challenges Ken Paxton in November 2026.
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PoliticsSteffen Bilger rules out German car toll but pledges infrastructure overhaul
Steffen Bilger, Germany’s new transport minister, told ARD he has no mandate to introduce a passenger car toll and called Deutsche Bahn’s performance ‘unacceptable’. He cited 300 billion euros for infrastructure and promised improvements by 2029, including at Stuttgart 21, which has cost at least 14.5 billion euros.
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Kuwait holds four Iranians accused of hostile intent; Iran demands answers
Four Iranian nationals detained in Kuwait since May were visited by Iran’s ambassador, state media said. Iran claims they were on a maritime patrol; Kuwait alleges they planned hostile actions. An Iranian military official accused Kuwait of withholding information about their fate.
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Politics · United StatesPete Hegseth announces 'We do bad things to bad people' as cartel coalition motto
Pete Hegseth, US defence secretary, introduced the motto 'We do bad things to bad people' for the Americas Counter Cartel Coalition during a speech in Panama. Critics questioned the administration’s military approach to cartels, while supporters framed it as a necessary escalation against transnational crime.
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Politics · United StatesNew York Mayor Zohran Mamdani meets rabbis amid antisemitism concerns
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani met privately with 10 rabbis to discuss antisemitism and his rhetoric on Israel. Jewish leaders expressed concerns about his language, while Mamdani’s office called the meeting productive. A poll found 66% of Jewish New Yorkers disapprove of him.
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FBI probed Jeff Sessions in 2017 after Democrat senators' request
The FBI opened a year-long investigation into then-Attorney General Jeff Sessions in May 2017 after two Democrat senators demanded a probe. The case, codenamed 'March Toll', was closed in 2018 after finding no evidence of false statements or perjury. No left- or centre-rated outlet reported the declassification.
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Politics · United KingdomAnas Sarwar calls Scottish Labour leadership the hardest job in British politics
Anas Sarwar said leading Scottish Labour was harder than leading the UK Labour Party in opposition, during his first public appearance since resigning as an MSP. He urged the three candidates vying to replace him to avoid infighting, as Labour recorded its worst Scottish Parliament result since 2003.
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US lawmakers propose 100-foot buffer zones around houses of worship
A bipartisan group of US lawmakers introduced the Right to Worship Act, creating 100-foot buffer zones around houses of worship during services. The bill, led by Senators Ted Cruz and Elissa Slotkin, aims to protect worshippers from disruptive protests but faces opposition from civil rights groups over First Amendment concerns.
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Politics · Asia-PacificNauru changes name to Republic of Naoero to match national language
Nauru, the world’s third-smallest country, has officially changed its name to the Republic of Naoero. The move aligns the name with the national language’s spelling and pronunciation, and updates its international code from NRU to NRO.
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Politics · United StatesOregon settles adoption lawsuit with woman denied over religious beliefs
Oregon has settled a lawsuit with Jessica Bates, a woman denied adoption due to her religious beliefs on same-sex marriage and gender identity. The state will reconsider her application and cannot reject her based on those beliefs, also agreeing to pay her attorneys' fees.
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Politics · United StatesWhite House fires back at journalist over 'blonde Trump flunkie' comment
Journalist Aaron Rupar posted a video of a White House press wrangler directing photographers away from President Donald Trump in Ireland, calling her a 'blonde Trump flunkie'. The White House Rapid Response account responded by calling Rupar 'gutter trash' and stating the wrangler was 'doing her job'. Rupar claims the White House's response led to harassing messages.
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Politics · United StatesMike Johnson warns against communism at RNC convention
House Speaker Mike Johnson delivered a speech at the Republican National Committee's Midterm Convention, warning against communism and socialism. He contrasted the phrase 'In God We Trust' with communist ideology, stating that communism begins with the premise of no God. Johnson also invoked former President John Quincy Adams.
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