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Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault
Brand is told to expect a prison sentence "of some length" and faces more rape allegations, it can now be reported.
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Bear necessities: Indian techie builds wildlife alert
After his mother was killed in a bear attack in Kashmir, Indian software engineer Mudasir Ali developed an online early-warning system to help people in the Himalayan region avoid dangerous encounters…
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Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy says Russia has damaged ‘every power plant’ as he seeks Latin American help
Ukraine president tells leaders Kyiv needs equipment for its power grid – ‘and we need it fast’. Donald Trump predicts ‘very big’ deal with Russia. What we know on day 1,717
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White House denies Hegseth and Rubio to leave jobs after Republican election losses
US media reports there are calls to replace Pete Hegseth, who also faces a possible impeachment vote, while Marco Rubio is rumoured to be eyeing a presidential run.
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Trump designates Oval Office as national monument
US President Donald Trump signed an order Thursday designating the Oval Office as a national monument, redoubling his focus on beautifying the White House despite a brutal midterms defeat for his Republican…
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Dolly Parton’s manager drops complaint accusing nephew of harassment
Tennessee filing gives no reason for withdrawal over Bryan Seaver after estate secured restraining order against him
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Santiago Pena, Paraguay president struck down by a bank scandal
Paraguay's Santiago Pena has had a colorful career, going from an IMF economist to finance minister to the youngest-ever president of his small South American nation.
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California governor commutes sentences of more than 500 people on death row
Gavin Newsom cites state values and flaws in the legal system as he grants largest mass clemency in US history.
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California governor commutes sentences of more than 500 people on death row
Gavin Newsom cites state values and flaws in the legal system as he grants largest mass clemency in US history.
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‘Crushing and terrifying’ midterms result leaves media in fear of civilisation and capitalism crumbling
Every part of the Australian media found what it wanted in the US elections, although the ABC seemed a bit lonely. Plus: Cathy Wilcox defiant over cartoon
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Bruce Wolpe on what Trump will do after the ‘profound result’ of the US midterms – Australian Politics podcast
The political commentator speaks to Tom McIlroy about the seismic win by the Democrats – and the retribution that could be coming for Pete Hegseth
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Journalist Yoani Sanchez says released after 'arbitrary detention' in Cuba
Independent journalist Yoani Sanchez, who has won awards for her reporting on Cuba, and two prominent Cuban activists were released Thursday after spending hours in detention in Havana.
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