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Alleged kidnapping and murder of Sydney grandfather Chris Baghsarian
Multiple news articles cover the alleged kidnapping and murder of 85-year-old Sydney grandfather Chris Baghsarian. Consensus facts indicate that two men were arrested and charged with Baghsarian's abd...
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- Two men, Gerard Andrews (29) and Daniel Stevens (24), were arrested and charged with Baghsarian's kidnapping and murder
- Baghsarian, an 85-year-old widowed grandfather, was allegedly abducted from his North Ryde home around 5am on February 13
- Police believe the intended target was actually Karo Stepanyan, the father of Dimitri Stepanyan, a convicted armed robber and founder of clothing brand Proper Streetwear
The rise of One Nation and its impact on the Australian political discourse, particularly on immigration policy
The articles analyze the rise of the right-wing party One Nation in Australia and its impact on the political discourse, particularly around immigration policy. There is a consensus that One Nation's ...
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- One Nation's primary vote has risen to as high as 26% in some recent national opinion polls
- Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has taken a hardline stance on issues like the repatriation of Australian women and children linked to ISIS fighters, rejecting the notion of providing government support
- Labor senior minister Tanya Plibersek has criticized the women, saying 'Taking children into a war zone like this is child abuse'
Controversy over John Davidson's use of racial slur during Bafta awards ceremony
The 2023 Bafta awards ceremony was marred by controversy after John Davidson, an activist with Tourette syndrome, was heard using a racial slur while on stage. The incident led to apologies from Bafta...
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- John Davidson, who has Tourette syndrome, was heard using the N-word while actors Delroy Lindo and Michael B Jordan were on stage presenting an award at the Bafta ceremony
- Bafta host Alan Cumming and a BBC spokesperson apologized for Davidson's use of offensive language, stating it was involuntary due to his Tourette syndrome
- Actors Jamie Foxx and Wendell Pierce expressed dismay over the incident on social media
The US Supreme Court ruled that Trump's use of emergency powers to impose tariffs was illegal, and Trump's response
The US Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that President Trump's use of emergency powers to impose wide-ranging tariffs was illegal. Trump reacted with fury, attacking the justices in the majority. In response, ...
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- The US Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that Trump's use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose tariffs was illegal
- Trump reacted furiously to the ruling, calling the justices in the majority 'fools' and describing his two appointees, Gorsuch and Barrett, as 'embarrassments'
- Trump announced that he would use a different law, Section 122 of the 1974 Trade Act, to impose a temporary 10% tariff on all imports, raising it to 15%
Donald Trump's loss of power to unilaterally impose tariffs due to a Supreme Court ruling
The articles report that Donald Trump has lost his ability to unilaterally impose tariffs using the IEEPA, after the Supreme Court ruled against its use. This has reduced Trump's power to coerce trade...
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- Donald Trump lost his ability to unilaterally impose tariffs using the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA)
- The Supreme Court ruled against Trump's use of the IEEPA, potentially requiring up to $175 billion in tariff revenue to be refunded to US importers
- Trump imposed a new 10-15% tariff using Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 as an alternative, but this may also be legally challenged
Rise in popularity of One Nation party in NSW, SA and Victoria
The articles report a surge in popularity for the One Nation party across multiple Australian states, with the party overtaking or drawing level with the major parties in New South Wales, South Austra...
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- One Nation's primary vote in NSW has surged to 30%, ahead of Labor (25%) and the Liberal-Nationals (19%)
- In SA, One Nation's primary vote has skyrocketed to 24%, while the Liberals' vote has collapsed to 14%
- In Victoria, One Nation's primary vote is 26.5%, with Labor at 25.5% and the Liberal-Nationals at 21.5%
Winter Olympics 2022 coverage including Mikaela Shiffrin's gold, China's other golds, and curling
The articles provide extensive coverage of the 2022 Winter Olympics, focusing on key events and performances. Mikaela Shiffrin's emotional gold medal in the women's slalom is a major highlight, as she...
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- Mikaela Shiffrin won the women's slalom, becoming the first American skier to claim three Olympic alpine gold medals
- China's Su Yiming won the men's slopestyle and Xu Mengtao defended her women's aerials title
- The Dutch won two speed skating golds, with Xandra Velzeboer setting a world record in the women's 500m
Coles supermarket sued by ACCC over alleged misleading 'Down Down' pricing
The core story is that the ACCC is suing Coles supermarket over allegations that the company engaged in a 'planned' campaign to mislead customers with fake or 'illusory' discounts on hundreds of commo...
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- The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is suing Coles over what it claims was a 'planned' campaign to mislead customers with fake or 'illusory' discounts on hundreds of common household items
- The ACCC alleges Coles jacked up prices briefly before dropping them to a higher-than-original price and including the items in the 'Down Down' promotion
- A former Coles manager admitted the supermarket broke its internal guidelines by putting Arnott's Shapes on a 'Down Down' promotion faster than what was allowed, blaming 'human error'
2026 Winter Olympics viewing guide
Two articles provide viewing guides for the 2026 Winter Olympics, both noting that the games can be streamed on 9 Now and Stan Sport. The articles feature different Australian athletes and events, wit...
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- Games can be streamed on 9 Now and Stan Sport
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's resignation from Liberal Party frontbench ahead of potential leadership challenge
Liberal Party frontbencher Angus Taylor has resigned from his position, triggering what appears to be a broader leadership challenge within the party. Following Taylor's departure on Wednesday, additi...
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- Angus Taylor stepped down from the Liberal Party frontbench
UK PM Keir Starmer faces leadership crisis after call for resignation from Scottish Labour leader
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer faced a significant leadership crisis after Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar called for his resignation. The crisis emerged amid the fallout from the Peter Mandelson s...
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- Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar called for Starmer's resignation
- Starmer's chief of staff Morgan McSweeney departed
- Wes Streeting was accused of briefing against No 10
Australian snowboarder Valentino Guseli's 10th place finish in Winter Olympics big air final
Australian snowboarder Valentino Guseli competed in the Winter Olympics big air final after receiving a last-minute entry when Canadian Mark McMorris withdrew due to injury. Despite not originally bei...
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- Valentino Guseli finished 10th in the men's snowboard big air final
- Guseli got into competition after Canadian Mark McMorris withdrew due to injury
- Guseli scored 86.75 on his second run with a switch backside 1980 tail grab
Bad Bunny's upcoming 2024 Super Bowl halftime show performance and its political significance
Bad Bunny, the Puerto Rican superstar, is set to headline the Super Bowl halftime show at Levi's Stadium, marking a historic moment as the performance will be primarily or entirely in Spanish. The eve...
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- Bad Bunny won album of the year at the Grammys for 'Debí Tirar Más Fotos', first Spanish-language album to do so
- Bad Bunny previously performed at Super Bowl LIV in 2020 as a guest with Jennifer Lopez and Shakira
- Bad Bunny is from Puerto Rico and primarily performs in Spanish
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