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Rallies held around Australia protesting against sexual violence

10-05-2025 11:15

‘No More’ rallies against sexual violence held in all major Australian cities called for more funding for primary prevention, crisis housingGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTens of thousands of people have marched across Australian capital cities and regional towns calling for determined action to end gendered and sexual violence.Advocates say the crisis was not properly addressed during the federal election campaign, with funding pledges “barely even

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Trump administration mulling end to habeas corpus, legal right to challenge one’s detention

10-05-2025 03:57

Presidential adviser Stephen Miller announces potential move, which US has made only four times in historyThe Trump administration is considering suspending the writ of habeas corpus, the legal right to challenge one’s detention, Stephen Miller, a top White House adviser, said on Friday.“The constitution is clear, and that of course is the supreme law of the land, that the privilege of the writ of habeas corpus could be suspended in time of invasion. So that’s an option we&rsqu

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Lawyer who prosecuted Trump hauled in front of House judiciary committee

10-05-2025 02:52

Exclusive: Jay Bratt, who led Mar-a-Lago case, first special prosecutor known to be summoned after Trump vows revengeThe former special counsel prosecutor Jay Bratt is scheduled to appear before the Republican-led House judiciary committee next week as it attempts to find instances of politicization in the federal criminal cases brought against Donald Trump, according to three people familiar with the matter.The deposition of Bratt, who led the criminal case over Trump’s alleged mishandlin

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Police investigate alleged attack on prison officer by Southport triple killer

10-05-2025 01:05

Axel Rudakubana allegedly poured boiling water over an officer at HMP Belmarsh on ThursdayPolice are investigating an alleged attack on a prison officer at HMP Belmarsh by Southport triple killer Axel Rudakubana.On Thursday, Rudakubana, 18, allegedly used a kettle in his cell to heat water up and then poured boiling water over the officer. Continue reading...

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