US president seeks to highlight Venezuela operation as Iran war makes affordability a key midterm issue.
Trump touts Venezuelan oil at Texas rally ahead of US midterms
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Bolsonaro ally denies knowledge of senator’s plan to flee Brazil
Flavio Bolsonaro’s former campaign manager says the senator did not inform him that he planned to flee Brazil.
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Australian politics live: ABC calls for One Nation to ‘immediately remove’ Bluey cartoon; Liberal MP ejected from question time for swearing
Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Online hate is spilling into the real world, AFP warns AFP Commissioner Krissy Barrett began her late-night appearance at the Senate estimates hearing noting “a heaviness that hangs across Australia” after the alleged attack on independent MP Helen Haines . Lone actors are being motivated by a convergence of personal grievances, mental health vulnerabilities and ideological concerns … What helped keep us safe in recent times, such as our geography, analogue systems and far away criminals, has been impacted by fully integrated technology, social media and artificial intelligence. We hear about the devastating impacts of racism from communities every day. But many experiences go unreported or uncounted, and our systems often do not capture the full picture. This is not about collecting more data to prove racism exists. We already
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‘Backdrop for countless local love stories’: Geelong gingko named Victorian tree of the year
National trust of Victoria award celebrates much-loved arboreal icons while calling for protection of green spaces For more than 160 years, a humble ginkgo tree raised from seed in Geelong’s botanic gardens has been the backdrop to “countless local love stories”. Standing beneath it is the most popular spot to get married at the park, its branches forming the backdrop of many wedding photos. Now, in addition to being the largest ginkgo biloba in the state – and possibly Australia – at a whopping 20 metres tall, it has a new claim to fame. The much-adored Geelong icon has been crowned Victoria’s tree of the year . Continue reading...
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Global stock markets rise as investors continue to bet on AI
Asian stock markets rise, following gains on Wall Street.
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Syria-Jordan border reopens amid probe into deadly air strikes
Foreign ministers form security committee to share intelligence and follow up on impact of Jordan's strikes on Syria.
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Five key takeaways from Israel’s parliamentary elections
Netanyahu's Likud emerges as single largest Israeli party, bloc edges past opposition.