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- Conflict & Security · Asia-Pacific
Australian MP Helen Haines loses leg after alleged deliberate attack
Independent MP Helen Haines had one leg amputated after being struck twice by a car in Wangaratta, Victoria. A 43-year-old man was arrested and counter-terrorism authorities are investigating the incident, which Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called a deliberate attack.
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PoliticsUncle Robbie Thorpe's genocide case against King Charles rejected
Three Australian appellate judges have rejected activist Uncle Robbie Thorpe's bid to prosecute King Charles III for alleged genocide. Thorpe plans to pursue the case at the International Criminal Court after exhausting domestic legal options.
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PoliticsAustralia forecasts deaths to outnumber births by 2060s
Australia's Treasury department has released a 40-year forecast predicting that deaths will exceed births for the first time in the 2060s. The report highlights slowing population growth, an ageing demographic, and increased demand on health services as key challenges.
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Albanese meets Tim Cook, discusses social media curbs
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese met with Apple Executive Chair Tim Cook at Apple Park. Cook reportedly described Australia's social media restrictions for under-16s as 'world-leading'. The pair also discussed user control over social media algorithms.
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Media · United StatesJulian Assange returns to X with 'I'm back' post
Julian Assange, the founder of WikiLeaks, has returned to the social media platform X after an absence of more than two years. He posted a message stating 'I'm back' and a photo from Sydney, Australia.
United States3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 59 · Hype 41
