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Peter Mandelson resigns over Epstein links, PM's aide quits, police investigation launched
Peter Mandelson, a prominent British Labour Party figure and former UK ambassador to Washington, has resigned from the House of Lords following revelations about his connections to Jeffrey Epstein. Ne...
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- Peter Mandelson, age 72, was UK ambassador to Washington until being fired by PM Keir Starmer
- UK police launched criminal investigation into Mandelson for misconduct in public office
- Mandelson announced resignation from House of Lords
Angus Taylor resigns from Liberal Party frontbench ahead of leadership challenge
Angus Taylor has stepped down from his position on the Liberal Party frontbench, marking a significant development in internal party dynamics. The resignation appears to be connected to an expected le...
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- Angus Taylor resigned/stepped down from the Liberal Party frontbench
Deadly Nipah virus cases detected in India and Bangladesh, prompting health screening across Asia
Health authorities are monitoring the spread of Nipah virus following cases detected in India and Bangladesh. The virus, which has no cure or vaccine, has a high fatality rate of 40-75% and typically ...
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- Nipah virus has a fatality rate of 40-75%
- The virus causes symptoms including fever
- Countries in South and Southeast Asia implemented airport screening measures
Cancellation of Adelaide Writers' Week 2026 and creation of alternative festival 'Constellations'
Adelaide Writers' Week 2026, Australia's longest-running literary festival, was cancelled following controversy over the disinvitation of Palestinian-Australian author Randa Abdel-Fattah. The incident...
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- Adelaide Writers' Week is Australia's longest-running literary festival
- AWW is held at Pioneer Women's Memorial Garden
- AWW is traditionally a free event
Multiple shark attacks in Sydney/NSW over 48 hours causing beach closures
A series of shark attacks occurred in Sydney and NSW over a 48-hour period, including three incidents within 26 hours in Sydney. The attacks included a critical injury to a 12-year-old boy at Vaucluse...
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- Three shark attacks occurred in Sydney within 26 hours
- A 12-year-old boy was attacked at Shark Beach near Vaucluse and left in critical condition
- A shark attack occurred at North Steyne Beach, Manly with the victim suffering life-changing injuries
Trump's Greenland claims and tariff threats affect global markets and ASX performance
Global markets experienced significant volatility due to Donald Trump's actions regarding Greenland and his threats of tariffs against European nations. The situation led to notable movements in vario...
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- Donald Trump threatened tariffs against eight European nations related to Greenland
- Gold prices reached new record highs
- ASX 200 experienced losses
Death of Dame Marie Bashir, first female NSW governor and former psychiatrist, at age 95
Dame Marie Bashir, the first female governor of New South Wales and distinguished psychiatrist, has died at age 95. Her death was announced by NSW Premier Chris Minns, who confirmed a state funeral wo...
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- Dame Marie Bashir died at age 95
- She was the first female governor of New South Wales, serving from 2001 to 2014
- She was the first person of Lebanese descent to be NSW governor
Antisemitic incident targeting Jewish teenagers in Melbourne involving occupants of a white ute
On Monday evening around 9:50pm, a group of Jewish teenage boys were targeted in an antisemitic incident in Melbourne's St Kilda East area. The incident involved occupants of a white ute who allegedly...
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- Incident occurred on Glen Eira Road in St Kilda East around 9:50pm on Monday
- Jewish teenage boys were targeted with antisemitic abuse from occupants of a white ute
- The ute stopped, performed a U-turn, and drove towards the victims
Major bushfires in Victoria, Australia in January 2024 causing widespread damage and one death
In January 2024, Victoria experienced devastating bushfires that burned over 400,000 hectares across the state. The fires, which began around January 7th during extreme heat conditions, resulted in on...
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- One death confirmed - cattle farmer Maxwell Hobson found near Alexandra
- Over 400,000 hectares of land burned across Victoria
- At least 250-260 homes destroyed
Legal challenge to Victoria Police's stop-and-search powers in Melbourne CBD
Victoria Police's controversial designation of Melbourne's CBD as a special search zone, which gave officers broad powers to stop and search people without warrants, is being challenged in Federal Cou...
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- Victoria Police declaration gave power to search people without warrant in Melbourne CBD
- Declaration was revoked on January 9, four months earlier than planned
- Challenge brought by Invasion Day organizer Tarneen Onus Browne and activist Benny Zable
DOJ criminal investigation of Minnesota officials over alleged obstruction of ICE enforcement
The US Department of Justice has launched a criminal investigation into Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey over their alleged obstruction of federal immigration enforcement. ...
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- DOJ is investigating Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey
- Investigation relates to federal immigration enforcement and ICE deployment in Minneapolis
- Approximately 3,000 ICE officers were deployed to Minnesota
Devastating bushfires across Victoria, Australia in January 2024 causing widespread damage and evacuations
In January 2024, Victoria, Australia experienced severe bushfires that led to the declaration of a state of disaster across 18 local government areas. The fires, driven by catastrophic conditions incl...
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- State of disaster declared by Premier Jacinta Allan covering 18 local government areas
- Longwood fire was one of the largest, burning through over 130,000 hectares
- At least 228-260 homes were destroyed across the state
Major bushfires across Victoria, Australia causing widespread destruction and evacuations
In early January 2024, Victoria experienced devastating bushfires across multiple regions, prompting Premier Jacinta Allan to declare a state of disaster covering 18 local government areas. The fires ...
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- State of disaster declared by Premier Jacinta Allan covering 18 local government areas
- At least 60 fires ignited on Friday January 9th amid catastrophic conditions
- Longwood fire burned through 137,000 hectares in central Victoria
Devastating bushfires across Victoria, Australia in January 2024 causing widespread damage and evacuations
In January 2024, Victoria, Australia faced devastating bushfires that burned across multiple regions, prompting Premier Jacinta Allan to declare a state of disaster. The fires, driven by catastrophic ...
â Verified by 2+ sources
- Premier Jacinta Allan declared a state of disaster covering 18 local government areas
- The Longwood fire burned through 130,000+ hectares in central Victoria
- At least 15,000 livestock were killed in the fires
Devastating bushfires across Victoria, Australia in January 2024 causing widespread damage and evacuations
In January 2024, Victoria faced its most severe bushfire crisis since the 2019-20 Black Summer fires, with multiple blazes burning across the state under catastrophic conditions. The crisis peaked on ...
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- State of disaster declared by Premier Jacinta Allan covering 18 local government areas
- At least 60 fires ignited on Friday January 9th under catastrophic conditions
- Longwood fire became one of the largest, burning through over 130,000 hectares
Devastating bushfires across Victoria, Australia in January 2024 destroying hundreds of properties
In January 2024, Victoria experienced its worst bushfires since 2019, with catastrophic conditions leading to multiple blazes across the state. The fires, which began around January 7th with temperatu...
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- A state of disaster was declared by Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan
- Longwood fire was one of the largest fires, burning through 137,000 hectares
- At least 179-228 homes were confirmed destroyed across Victoria
Severe bushfires and heatwave across Victoria, Australia with catastrophic conditions and property losses
Victoria, Australia faced severe bushfire conditions and an intense heatwave, leading to the declaration of a state of disaster across 18 local government areas. Multiple emergency-level fires burned ...
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- A state of disaster was declared in Victoria covering 18 local government areas
- Temperature reached 41C in Melbourne and 43C in Adelaide on Wednesday
- The Longwood fire in central Victoria is one of the largest fires burning