Terrorism squad probes car attack that critically injured Australian lawmaker
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Terrorism squad probes car attack that critically injured Australian lawmaker

Australian lawmaker Helen Haines was in a critical condition on Monday after being deliberately struck by a car outside her office, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese saying a terrorism task force would be investigating an arrested suspect. Albanese told a news conference it was too early to determine the motive for the attack but later pointed to the changing face of social media having raised ...

Australian lawmaker Helen Haines in critical condition after vehicle attack
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Australian lawmaker Helen Haines in critical condition after vehicle attack

Australian ⁠lawmaker Helen Haines was in a critical condition on Monday after being deliberately struck by a ‌car outside her office in Wangaratta, northeast of Melbourne, police and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said. “All of our thoughts are with Helen, ⁠her family, her friends, her team, and ‌her community at this extremely difficult time. We are praying ‌for her full recovery,” Albanese told...

Helen Haines live updates: PM says person in custody after alleged attack on Helen Haines; police say she is in critical condition

Helen Haines live updates: PM says person in custody after alleged attack on Helen Haines; police say she is in critical condition

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Independent MP injured in an incident involving a vehicle outside her electorate office in Wangaratta, in regional Victoria. Follow updatesIndependent MP Helen Haines fighting for life after incident outside Wangaratta office in regional Victoria‘No ongoing threat to community’: Victoria policeMason tells journalists there is “nothing to indicate at this stage” that the two parties are known to ea...

Helen Haines updates: PM says person in custody after alleged attack on Helen Haines; police say she is in critical condition

Helen Haines updates: PM says person in custody after alleged attack on Helen Haines; police say she is in critical condition

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Independent MP injured in an incident involving a vehicle outside her electorate office in Wangaratta, in regional Victoria. Follow updates‘No ongoing threat to community’: Victoria policeMason tells journalists there is “nothing to indicate at this stage” that the two parties are known to each other, but police are still investigating.I can provide some assurance to the community that we certainl...

Burnham pledges ‘big changes’ to the way the welfare system works to tackle Neets crisis – UK politics live

Burnham pledges ‘big changes’ to the way the welfare system works to tackle Neets crisis – UK politics live

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Prime minister’s comments come as children’s commissioner Dame Rachel de Souza highlights ‘staggering’ inequalities in young people’s treatment across UKGood morning. Children and young people are at the top of the agenda today, with the publication of a hard-hitting report from Dame Rachel de Souza, the children’s commissioner for England, and a Times article by Andy Burnham. They are focusing on...

Burnham says there will be ‘big changes’ to the way the welfare system works to tackle Neets crisis – UK politics live

Burnham says there will be ‘big changes’ to the way the welfare system works to tackle Neets crisis – UK politics live

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Dame Rachel de Souza’s has called the disparities of experiences between young children in England ‘staggering’ Good morning. Children and young people are at the top of the agenda today, with the publication of a hard-hitting report from Dame Rachel de Souza, the children’s commissioner for England, and a Times article by Andy Burnham. They are focusing on slightly different cohorts – Burnham is ...

$3.1 billion St. Louis data centre plan faces court fight over 120-MW project

$3.1 billion St. Louis data centre plan faces court fight over 120-MW project

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St. Louis is undergoing a notable shift with the establishment of several data centres throughout the region. However, community members have voiced considerable opposition, raising health and environmental issues linked to these facilities. Legal actions have been launched by residents and developers encountering permit restrictions, leading to new legislation governing the operation and placemen...

China’s export boom creates a difficult bargain for Southeast Asia

China’s export boom creates a difficult bargain for Southeast Asia

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China’s export machine is accelerating as its domestic economy remains under strain. This comes amid growing trade friction as China’s partners question whether persistent surpluses can coexist with balanced and resilient regional growth. Last month, China’s exports rose 36.3 per cent year on year, while shipments to Southeast Asia jumped 52.3 per cent. The trade surplus reached US$133.5 billion, ...

Kandinsky painting sold under Nazi occupation returns to heirs, fetches £31.56m at London auction

Kandinsky painting sold under Nazi occupation returns to heirs, fetches £31.56m at London auction

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A remarkable Wassily Kandinsky painting achieved a staggering £31.56 million at auction, after being returned to the Lewenstein heirs. This valuable artwork had a tumultuous history, changing ownership during World War II amid sales disputes. Following an independent inquiry, it was restituted to the family, underscoring persistent endeavors to reclaim art stolen during the Nazi era.

Independent MP Helen Haines fighting for life after incident outside Wangaratta office in regional Victoria

Independent MP Helen Haines fighting for life after incident outside Wangaratta office in regional Victoria

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PM confirms a man is in custody after the Indi MP was left in a critical condition after being struck by a car on Monday afternoonThe independent MP Helen Haines has been critically injured in an alleged attack involving a vehicle outside her electorate office in Wangaratta, in regional Victoria.The prime minister, Anthony Albanese, confirmed on Monday night that a suspect was in custody and that ...