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PoliticsEscudero intervenes as Duterte impeachment lawyers clash over court decorum
Senate impeachment court presiding officer Francis Escudero intervened during Vice President Sara Duterte’s trial after private prosecutor Lorna Kapunan and defence counsel Kristine Ferrer clashed over courtroom decorum. Kapunan joked about restraining herself from ‘spanking’ Ferrer, prompting Escudero to urge both sides to lower tensions.
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Politics · United StatesAbdul El-Sayed’s deleted videos resurface ahead of Michigan Senate race
More than 100 of Abdul El-Sayed’s YouTube videos were removed or made private before his 2026 Senate campaign. CNN reported that some criticised Fourth of July fireworks, the Second Amendment and American football, prompting backlash from Republican opponents and scrutiny from Democrats.
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Politics · United StatesMax Miller faces Republican calls to resign over domestic abuse allegations
Republican Rep. Max Miller (OH) faces calls to resign after allegations of domestic violence involving his ex-wife and daughter. Some GOP lawmakers, including Sen. Jim Banks (IN), say he should step down if the claims are true. Ohio’s ballot replacement deadline is 12 August 2026.
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Victoria police charge three after man hit by own car in Heidelberg West
Three people have been charged after a 68-year-old man was struck by his own Honda CRV in Heidelberg West, Victoria. Police allege officers were forced to jump clear of a moving vehicle during a search warrant. The Crown seeks an extra 117 days of jail time for a passenger who admitted involvement.
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Singapore arrests Massive Attack members over Palestinian flag at 29 July concert
Massive Attack members were detained and questioned by Singaporean authorities after waving a Palestinian flag at a 29 July 2026 concert. The band said they were isolated and interrogated separately. Singapore has banned them from future performances.
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Politics · Middle EastIran denies US talks after Trump cancels strikes and announces negotiations
US President Donald Trump announced new talks with Iran to revive cargo traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, hours after calling off strikes he described as "the biggest attack since World War II". Iran’s foreign ministry denied any negotiations were underway, while Trump cited the planned talks as his reason for cancelling the military action.
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Politics · United StatesAbdul El-Sayed widens lead in Michigan Senate primary polls
Abdul El-Sayed has extended his lead in pre-primary polls among Michigan Democrats, backed by the UAW and progressive lawmakers. His opponent, Rep. Haley Stevens, is supported by party leaders and AIPAC, which has spent millions on her campaign.
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