Melbourne Uni sharply changed protest rules after sit-ins
University of Melbourne interim VC Glyn Davis told royal commission pro-Palestine sit-ins led to 'quite sharply' changing protest policies, with further restrictions possible.
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Icac probes Catholic Schools NSW over alleged illegal donations
Icac investigates Catholic Schools NSW over alleged illegal donations to the Liberal party, raising concerns about misuse of taxpayer funds for branch stacking.
UK MPs Debate Cap on Mega-Donations as Funding Bill Delayed
The representation of the people bill, delayed by incoming PM Andy Burnham, includes proposals to cap political donations amid concerns over billionaire influence on UK politics.
AI Consciousness Claims Under Scrutiny by Expert Anil Seth
Despite Anthropic's findings, consciousness expert Anil Seth argues Claude's 'mental workspace' is no more conscious than a weather simulation, highlighting differences between AI and human sentience.
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Brisbane teen granted bail after school stabbing
A 16-year-old arrested for allegedly stabbing a 17-year-old at a Brisbane school has been granted bail, with the court hearing he faced months of racist abuse and threats.
Price rebuked for sharing false migrant claim
Jacinta Nampijinpa Price has been rebuked by Liberal colleagues after sharing a social media clip falsely claiming Labor is 'importing' Indian migrants, reviving a controversy that led to her sacking from the frontbench last year.
Ex-minister: Burnham must overhaul 'timid' elections bill
Rushanara Ali, former democracy minister, calls on Andy Burnham to expand the elections bill, citing gaps in voting reform, crypto donations, and social media regulation.
2026 World Cup: Top 4 ranked teams reach semis
The 2026 World Cup semi-finals feature the top four FIFA-ranked teams for the first time in history, with Spain, France, Argentina, and England advancing.
Albanese vows to protect creatives from AI 'theft'
PM Anthony Albanese promises strong protections for Australian creatives against AI misuse, rejecting free use of data by companies like OpenAI and Anthropic.
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Cat-wielding bank robber arrested in Maryland
A Maryland man stole a kitten from a pet store and brought it to a bank robbery attempt. The suspect was arrested, and the kitten, Magnolia, was found safe.
Greens slam Labor over lack of AI protections, call for datacentre pause
Greens critical that Labor hasn't legislated any enforceable AI protections, calling for a moratorium on new datacentres until laws are in place.
Fern Britton: TV sexism, Schofield rift, and finding peace
Fern Britton discusses sexual harassment in 80s TV, her abrupt This Morning exit, and life after divorce. She reveals Frank Bough's crude comment and how therapy helped her forgive.
OECD urges Labour to scrap triple-lock pensions promise
The OECD says Labour should ditch the triple-lock pensions pledge to ease pressure on UK public finances, warning it adds significant fiscal risks.
Book traces 1980s art battles to today's culture wars
Isaac Butler's new book 'The Perfect Moment' examines how the religious right targeted art in the 1980s, sparking culture wars that continue today, with lessons for modern free speech debates.
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Sydney LGBTQ+ venue faces eviction after religious protests
Divine Playhouse, a former church turned LGBTQ+ arts venue in Sydney, may take legal action after its landlord ordered it to stop 'offensive trade', forcing closure and event cancellations.
Sydney childcare worker faces 329 child abuse charges
Police investigating Hamish Tait, charged with 329 child abuse offences, have released a list of 55 childcare centres where he worked or attended, including a remote SA Indigenous community preschool.
McConnell mystery solved but reveals grim US reality
Mitch McConnell's month-long disappearance and hospitalization highlight the troubling age and lack of accountability among US political leaders.
US Groups Sue Trump Over ICC Sanctions First Amendment
Two US advocacy groups sue Trump administration, alleging sanctions on ICC officials and Palestinian rights groups violate First Amendment rights to free speech and association.
US extradition for Gaza aid donor sparks repression fears
James 'Fergie' Chambers, a US heir who donated $1m to Gaza aid, faces extradition from Spain for alleged Hamas support, raising concerns about political persecution.
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Bolivia's Indigenous groups protest new government policies
Indigenous and peasant groups in Bolivia march to La Paz to protest President Rodrigo Paz's policies that prioritize agribusiness and mining, fearing deforestation and land dispossession.
US trial may reveal who paid hackers to target Exxon critics
A US court case against Israeli private investigator Amit Forlit could uncover who ordered a hacking operation targeting climate activists critical of ExxonMobil in 2016.
Calls Mount to Remove ICE After Two Killings
ICE agents killed Joan Sebastián Durán Guerrero in Maine and Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Texas, neither of whom were targets. Advocacy groups demand removal of ICE from communities.
Sadiq Khan backs maximum workplace temperature limit
London Mayor Sadiq Khan supports a maximum workplace temperature as heatwaves intensify, urging government action to protect workers from extreme heat.
Albanese vows to protect creatives from AI copyright theft
Anthony Albanese establishes a new AI office and pledges to safeguard Australian artists from copyright infringement amid the AI boom, addressing datacentre regulation and future AI policy.
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Bailey: Would have delayed Farage meeting if gift investigated
Andrew Bailey says he would have postponed meeting Nigel Farage if the £5m crypto donation was under investigation. He defends the meeting as a 'perfectly polite exchange of views'.
Consumer rights need local enforcement, not just fines
Virgin Media fined £28m for blocking cancellations, but consumers lack automatic compensation. Metro mayors like Andy Burnham should boost local enforcement.
French press: 'collective failure' after World Cup loss to Spain
French media digest France's World Cup semi-final defeat by Spain, calling it a 'collective failure' and a 'nightmare' after high expectations.
Trump threatens Iran civilian sites, drops Hormuz toll
Trump threatens to target Iranian power plants and bridges, likely war crimes; U-turns on Hormuz toll; Senate blocks defense bill; ICE pauses vehicle stops after shootings; Meta sued over AI layoffs.
Venezuela talks begin without Machado, US backs process
Venezuela's interim government and opposition will start formal talks on 1 August to strengthen democracy, but María Corina Machado will not lead the opposition delegation, contrary to expectations.
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Extreme heat divides the world: those with AC and those without
Access to air conditioning is becoming a matter of survival as extreme heat worsens inequality between wealthy and lower-income countries, argues Mark Wolfe.
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