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Venezuela calls oil tanker seizure international piracy
Venezuela calls oil tanker seizure international piracy
President Donald Trump says US forces have seized the largest oil tanker ever intercepted off Venezuela’s coast, escalating Washington’s maritime campaign against vessels it claims support Nicolás Maduro or drug smuggling operations. Venezuela's government has accused the US of theft and international piracy. It has previously said it believes the United States is trying to depose President Maduro.
www.sbs.com.au
December 11, 2025 at 3:21 AM
Venezuela calls oil tanker seizure international piracy
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U.S. seizes oil tanker off coast of Venezuela, Trump confirms
U.S. seizes oil tanker off coast of Venezuela, Trump confirms
The U.S. military has intercepted and taken control of an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday.
news.cgtn.com
December 11, 2025 at 4:08 AM
U.S. seizes oil tanker off coast of Venezuela, Trump confirms
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World first: Yellow River Three Gorges Bridge passes final load test
World first: Yellow River Three Gorges Bridge passes final load test
YouTube video by CGTN
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December 11, 2025 at 6:12 AM
World first: Yellow River Three Gorges Bridge passes final load test
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'Completely emptied': Human rights report alleges Israeli war crimes in West Bank camps
'Completely emptied': Human rights report alleges Israeli war crimes in West Bank camps
Human Rights Watch reports 32,000 Palestinians were forcibly displaced from West Bank camps in 2025.
www.sbs.com.au
November 20, 2025 at 6:29 AM
'Completely emptied': Human rights report alleges Israeli war crimes in West Bank camps
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With news that Labor seems to think the social media ban is interchangeable with gambling reform, see if you can spot the difference.
Did Labor MPs say this about social media or online gambling ads?
www.crikey.com.au
November 20, 2025 at 7:11 AM
With news that Labor seems to think the social media ban is interchangeable with gambling reform, see if you can spot the difference.
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It’s been known for decades that coal-fired power stations kill people through pollution. Keeping them going just kills more Australians, writes Bernard Keane.
Coalition's no-zero, pro-coal policy will kill hundreds (and it has nothing to do with the climate)
www.crikey.com.au
November 20, 2025 at 7:59 AM
It’s been known for decades that coal-fired power stations kill people through pollution. Keeping them going just kills more Australians, writes Bernard Keane.
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The best response to the US retreat from Asia is engaging with our region more. To his credit, Anthony Albanese is delivering on that, @keanebernard.bsky.social writes.
Anthony Albanese's 'all of the above' foreign policy has flaws, but is notching up wins
www.crikey.com.au
November 14, 2025 at 4:02 AM
The best response to the US retreat from Asia is engaging with our region more. To his credit, Anthony Albanese is delivering on that, @keanebernard.bsky.social writes.
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"Blossoms Shanghai," a hit TV series directed by renowned movie director Wong Kar-wai, takes viewers through the bustling streets of Shanghai in the 1990s. Park Hotel Shanghai has been one of the city's landmarks since its establishment in 1934.
January 10, 2024 at 7:03 PM
"Blossoms Shanghai," a hit TV series directed by renowned movie director Wong Kar-wai, takes viewers through the bustling streets of Shanghai in the 1990s. Park Hotel Shanghai has been one of the city's landmarks since its establishment in 1934.
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20,000 new Epstein documents just dropped. Here's what we learned
20,000 new Epstein documents just dropped. Here's what we learned
Over 20,000 new documents linked to Jeffrey Epstein have just been released, featuring mentions of United States President Donald Trump and the former Prince Andrew.
www.sbs.com.au
November 14, 2025 at 6:56 AM
20,000 new Epstein documents just dropped. Here's what we learned
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UK court rules BHP liable for Brazil's environmental disaster | Morning Bulletin 15 November 2025
UK court rules BHP liable for Brazil's environmental disaster | Morning Bulletin 15 November 2025
A UK court rules mining company BHP is liable for Brazil's worst environmental disaster; schools remain on alert after an asbestos warning issued in the ACT; and in rugby league, the future of Melbourne Storm star Eli Katoa uncertain after brain surgery.
www.sbs.com.au
November 14, 2025 at 7:28 PM
UK court rules BHP liable for Brazil's environmental disaster | Morning Bulletin 15 November 2025
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Mining giant BHP can be held liable over deadly Brazilian dam collapse, UK court rules
Mining giant BHP can be held liable over deadly Brazilian dam collapse, UK court rules
Hundreds of thousands of Brazilians, dozens of local governments and around 2,000 businesses sued BHP over the collapse of the Fundao dam in Mariana in 2015.
www.sbs.com.au
November 14, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Mining giant BHP can be held liable over deadly Brazilian dam collapse, UK court rules
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John Beam, a decorated football coach who was featured in the Netflix series “Last Chance U,” died after he was shot at a college in Oakland, California, police said.
Officials said authorities arrested a suspect in the shooting.
Officials said authorities arrested a suspect in the shooting.
John Beam, coach from Netflix’s ‘Last Chance U,’ dies after campus shooting
Beam’s role as coach of the Laney College Eagles saw him featured heavily in the Netflix documentary series “Last Chance U,” which showcased the Oakland football team.
wapo.st
November 14, 2025 at 10:30 PM
John Beam, a decorated football coach who was featured in the Netflix series “Last Chance U,” died after he was shot at a college in Oakland, California, police said.
Officials said authorities arrested a suspect in the shooting.
Officials said authorities arrested a suspect in the shooting.
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Breaking news: Newly released documents from Jeffrey Epstein’s estate show that he appeared to be texting a member of Congress during a congressional hearing investigating Donald Trump, and that those texts may have influenced the lawmaker’s questions.
Epstein appeared to text with House member during Cohen hearing, documents show
Newly released documents from the convicted sex offender’s estate include text messages from him that appear to influence the lawmaker’s questions to President Donald Trump’s personal attorney at a 20...
wapo.st
November 14, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Breaking news: Newly released documents from Jeffrey Epstein’s estate show that he appeared to be texting a member of Congress during a congressional hearing investigating Donald Trump, and that those texts may have influenced the lawmaker’s questions.
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“Distinguished epidemiologist Professor Fiona Stanley said she was “deeply sad” and “ashamed” after the Fremantle hospital that bears her name abruptly cancelled a 2024 event featuring Palestinian Australian doctors speaking about their experiences in Gaza—”
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Fiona Stanley ‘ashamed’ after hospital bearing her name cancelled event featuring Palestinian Australian doctors
Exclusive: Distinguished professor says she considered asking hospital to remove her name after event on doctors’ experiences in Gaza was abruptly called off
www.theguardian.com
September 23, 2025 at 1:43 AM
“Distinguished epidemiologist Professor Fiona Stanley said she was “deeply sad” and “ashamed” after the Fremantle hospital that bears her name abruptly cancelled a 2024 event featuring Palestinian Australian doctors speaking about their experiences in Gaza—”
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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"Internal Foreign Affairs documents reveal the extent of government knowledge of our closest ally’s complicity with Israel’s intentions of ethnic cleansing in Gaza."
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DOCUMENTS REVEAL AUSTRALIA’S KNOWING SILENCE TO PLANS FOR ETHNIC CLEANSING OF GAZA - Declassified Australia
Internal Foreign Affairs documents reveal the extent of government knowledge of our closest ally’s complicity with Israel’s intentions of ethnic cleansing in Gaza.
declassifiedaus.org
September 15, 2025 at 11:39 PM
"Internal Foreign Affairs documents reveal the extent of government knowledge of our closest ally’s complicity with Israel’s intentions of ethnic cleansing in Gaza."
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declassifiedaus.org/2025/09/15/d...
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"Israel, with US complicity, is committing genocide in Gaza through the mass starvation of the population as well as direct mass murders and the physical destruction of Gaza’s infrastructure. Israel does the dirty work."
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How to stop Israel from starving Gaza
Israel has crossed the clear line into the darkest crimes.
johnmenadue.com
September 3, 2025 at 8:25 PM
"Israel, with US complicity, is committing genocide in Gaza through the mass starvation of the population as well as direct mass murders and the physical destruction of Gaza’s infrastructure. Israel does the dirty work."
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Victims of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein appeared at a news conference on Capitol Hill Wednesday, advocating for legislation to compel the Justice Department to release more documents related to its investigation.
Epstein victims join House members pushing for release of files at news conference
Reps. Ro Khanna (D-California) and Thomas Massie (R-Kentucky) are holding a news conference with victims of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell’s abuse.
www.washingtonpost.com
September 3, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Victims of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein appeared at a news conference on Capitol Hill Wednesday, advocating for legislation to compel the Justice Department to release more documents related to its investigation.
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Deadline: #TheVoiceOfHindRajab star Motaz Malhees holds up a Palestinian flag during the 23-minute-plus ovation for the film in Venice, and the crowd chants, “Free Palestine”.
September 3, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Deadline: #TheVoiceOfHindRajab star Motaz Malhees holds up a Palestinian flag during the 23-minute-plus ovation for the film in Venice, and the crowd chants, “Free Palestine”.
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"Australia’s punitive migration system has already caused immeasurable harm to thousands of people over decades in violation of international law. It is not too late for the government to halt this plan and prevent further abuses."
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Australia should halt plan to deport refugees, migrants to Nauru
Last week, the Australian Government struck a A$400 million (US$260 million) deal with Nauru to deport 280 people to the small Pacific island nation. It is also proposing new legislation to strip thos...
johnmenadue.com
September 3, 2025 at 8:40 PM
"Australia’s punitive migration system has already caused immeasurable harm to thousands of people over decades in violation of international law. It is not too late for the government to halt this plan and prevent further abuses."
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