Victorian premier ‘deeply appalled’ after Indi MP Haines injured – as it happened
The Guardian •

Victorian premier ‘deeply appalled’ after Indi MP Haines injured – as it happened

This blog is now closed‘Deeply appalled’: politicians condemn alleged attack after Helen Haines critically injuredHelen Haines, the principled MP respected across parliamentWhat we know so farGet our new political email, free app or daily news podcast‘No ongoing threat to community’: Victoria policeMason tells journalists there is “nothing to indicate at this stage” that the two parties are known ...

Victorian premier ‘deeply appalled’ after Helen Haines injured in alleged attack – as it happened
The Guardian •

Victorian premier ‘deeply appalled’ after Helen Haines injured in alleged attack – as it happened

This blog is now closed‘Deeply appalled’: politicians condemn alleged attack after Helen Haines critically injuredHelen Haines, the principled MP respected across parliamentWhat we know so farGet our new political email, free app or daily news podcast‘No ongoing threat to community’: Victoria policeMason tells journalists there is “nothing to indicate at this stage” that the two parties are known ...

Exactly 1 year after infamous $102m heist, Louvre Museum in Paris shut amid unrest
Times of India •

Exactly 1 year after infamous $102m heist, Louvre Museum in Paris shut amid unrest

The Louvre Museum in Paris has closed its doors temporarily, responding to significant student protests over educational and public service issues. The demonstrations, which have escalated into a wider national movement, also target the rising living costs and decreasing quality in public services. This closure comes on the heels of a major security incident involving a robbery. No updates on the ...

Can European luxury brands still count on China for growth?

Euronews •

China’s shoppers are hunting for second-hand bargains and turning to homegrown brands, putting pressure on European luxury groups. China remains vital for luxury brands, but one analyst warns it may not drive growth over the next two to three years.

Who is Helen Haines, the MP allegedly attacked in Victoria?

Who is Helen Haines, the MP allegedly attacked in Victoria?

The Guardian •

Condemnation across political spectrum after incident in Wangaratta, as Nationals MP from nearby electorate says Haines ‘not a divisive figure’Dr Helen Haines, the popular independent MP for Indi, was hit by a car on Monday in what prime minister Anthony Albanese described as an “attack” and a “deliberate act”.The incident has sent shockwaves through federal politics, with the bombshell of the app...

Mississippi woman keeps $1.2m farm despite ex-husband’s claim after using it to finance their home

Mississippi woman keeps $1.2m farm despite ex-husband’s claim after using it to finance their home

Times of India •

Ellen Harrison successfully retained sole ownership of her 432-acre Butler Road Farm after her divorce from Wiley Harrison. The Mississippi Court of Appeals upheld the lower court's ruling classifying the farm as non-marital property, given its purchase before their marriage. Wiley challenged the ruling, claiming marital asset status due to financial connections and alleged contributions. Courts e...

French retailers reel after weekend of riots, looting

French retailers reel after weekend of riots, looting

France 24 •

Representatives of the French business community gather for a crisis meeting with the government following widespread looting during the weekend's protests. Meanwhile, the country's tourism sector fears a drop in winter holiday bookings, and bond and currency traders sell off French debt and the euro. 

5 hikers fall ill as hot weather grips Hong Kong on public holiday

5 hikers fall ill as hot weather grips Hong Kong on public holiday

SCMP •

Five hikers fell ill in separate incidents across Hong Kong on Monday as hot weather gripped the city on the final day of the Chung Yeung Festival long weekend. In one incident at Po Pin Chau, a popular hiking destination in Sai Kung, a 62-year-old mainland Chinese woman was hiking with friends near the High Island Reservoir East Dam when she became dizzy and weak at about 10.30am. Suspected of su...

Four arrested after police officer shot in foot in Nottingham

Four arrested after police officer shot in foot in Nottingham

The Guardian •

Officer in stable condition after incident in city centre in early hours of SundayFour people have been arrested after a police officer was shot in the foot in Nottingham city centre.The officer was struck by a projectile believed to have been fired from a shotgun after approaching two suspects in the early hours of Sunday morning. Continue reading...

Massive clean-up operation sweeps across France after protests

Massive clean-up operation sweeps across France after protests

France 24 •

A massive clean-up operation was under way across France on Monday, from Lille in the north to Marseille in the south and from Strasbourg in the east to Bordeaux in the southwest, following nationwide demonstrations last weekend. The protests over high prices and declining public services were followed by widespread looting and damage to shops, with thousands arrested. FRANCE 24's Luke Shrago repo...

Hurricane Trudy menaces Mexico’s Pacific coast and Greece hit by deadly floods

Hurricane Trudy menaces Mexico’s Pacific coast and Greece hit by deadly floods

The Guardian •

Trudy weakens to tropical storm after warnings of strong winds and heavy rain, while one person killed in GreeceIn contrast to the quiet Atlantic hurricane season, there has been ongoing activity in the Pacific, with Trudy being the 22nd and latest named system. The category 2 hurricane remained roughly 100 miles (160km) south-west of the coast of Mexico, meaning the worst of the conditions stayed...

French interior minister admits police 'lost control' of protests

French interior minister admits police 'lost control' of protests

France 24 •

France's Interior Minister Laurent Nunez admitted Monday that the police "lost control" in some cities during violent protests that erupted in cities across the country at the weekend. He said there had been a "lack of anticipation" in preparations and that he had tendered his resignation to President Emmanuel Macron "because I felt responsible for everything that happened." Macron did not accept ...