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Australian Senator's Housing Comments Spark Criticism; Whistleblower Granted Parole
Andrew Bragg, Australia's shadow housing minister, has defended controversial comments about low-income earners and housing.
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Politics
Former SPLC Employee Arrested on Fraud Charges
A former employee of the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) has been arrested on fraud charges, according to an exclusive report. Fraud means using lies or tricks to gain money or an unfair advantage.
Entertainment, Politics
Judge Orders Kennedy Center to Pay Musician $250,000
A judge has ordered the Kennedy Center to pay a musician $250,000 after he canceled a performance there.
Politics
Trump Switched Planes at Nato Summit for Security Reasons
US President Donald Trump left a Nato summit in Turkey on a different aircraft than the one carrying his cabinet, according to reports.
Politics
Trump Took Secret Flight From Turkey Amid Iran Threat
President Trump reportedly took a secret flight out of Turkey after receiving a threat linked to Iran, contradicting his own earlier public statements about the trip.
Technology, Politics
Flock License Plate Cameras Spark Debate Over Police Surveillance
A company called Flock has built a large network of license-plate reading cameras across the United States. These cameras can identify and track almost any car that passes by them.
Politics
Close Race in Wisconsin Governor Primary
Voters in Wisconsin are taking part in a Democratic primary to choose a candidate for governor. A primary election lets members of a political party pick one person to represent them in a later, bigger election.
Politics
Trump's Approval Rating Falls to New Low, Poll Shows
President Donald Trump's job approval rating has fallen to 33% in a new poll, marking another record low.
Politics
Australian Politician Questions Home Energy Rules
Australian politician Tim Wilson has questioned rules that require new homes to be more energy efficient. He is a member of the Coalition, one of Australia's main political parties.
Politics
Reports: Trump Left Air Force One in a Catering Truck
US media are reporting that President Trump may have secretly left Air Force One, the president's official plane, in an unusual way.
Nature, Politics
Amber Heat Alerts Begin in England as Fifth Heatwave Nears
Amber heat health alerts have come into force across England this morning, as the country prepares for its fifth heatwave of the summer.
Politics
Australian Politics: Coalition May Help Pass Migration Bill
Australia's Labor government is trying to pass several new laws through parliament. To do this, it needs support from other political parties.
Politics
Suspected Crime Boss Daniel Kinahan Held in Ireland
Daniel Kinahan, a suspected crime boss, has spent his first night in custody in Ireland.
Entertainment, Politics
Radio Caroline Breaks Rules After False Report of King's Death
The British radio station Radio Caroline has broken broadcasting rules after it wrongly announced the death of the King.
Politics, Travel
NSW May Ban E-Bikes for Children Under 12; Airport Near-Miss Called ‘Unacceptable’
The premier of New South Wales, Chris Minns, is considering a ban on e-bikes for children under 12 years old. An e-bike is a bicycle with an electric motor that helps riders go faster with less effort.
Politics
Nigerian Army Rescues 33 Kidnapped People
The Nigerian army has said that it safely rescued 33 people who were kidnapped by gunmen.
Politics
Hundreds Sleep on Rome Streets After Building Eviction
Around 300 residents are camping on the streets of Rome after a crackdown on a squatted building in the Italian capital.
Politics, Nature
Senator Warns Government on Gambling Reform as Bird Flu Found in River Basin
Australian Senator Sarah Hanson-Young has told the government to move quickly on gambling reform.
Politics
Trump's Former Lawyer Confirmed as US Attorney General
Todd Blanche, Donald Trump's former personal criminal defence lawyer, has been confirmed as the new attorney general of the United States. This means he now leads the country's top law enforcement office.
Politics
US Senate Approves Tough New Sanctions on Russia
The US Senate has passed its toughest sanctions yet against Russia, marking a major step under President Trump's administration. Sanctions are penalties that limit trade or financial dealings with a country.
