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Musicians jailed for viral anti-Kremlin song help others speak up
An ongoing censorship crackdown in Russia sees a teenage band jailed after a performance of an anti-Kremlin song went viral, but the protest keeps growing. Source link
ICJ rules Israel must allow aid groups unimpeded access to Gaza
The International Court of Justice rules Israel must allow aid groups unimpeded access to Gaza and that the nation’s attempts to stop a UN agency delivering aid to Palestinians are illegal. Source link
A silver lining for investors rushing into precious metals
Precious metal prices have been pushing record highs and, as queues lengthened outside bullion traders, gold and silver prices suddenly fell back. But positive signs remain, analysts say. Source link
Microplastics 'misconception' hurting seafood sector, scientists say
There are microplastics in almost everything, so why does seafood get such a bad reputation? Scientists say it is down to disproportionate research and media attention. Source link
Pharma companies accused of trying to 'undermine' Australian ad laws
The pharmaceutical giants behind Wegovy and Mounjaro have recently launched advertisements directing people towards their doctor for weight loss. Some experts warn this type of advertising may affect public health messaging. Source link
Indonesia's ban on Israeli athletes sparks backlash from IOC
The world’s most populous Muslim nation refused to issue visas to Israeli athletes last week because of the war in Gaza. Source link
Vet sent greyhounds home with 'open wounds', SA parliament told
Staff at Greyhound Racing SA accuse the organisation of suppressing complaints about its preferred vet, according to documents and graphic photos tabled in state parliament. Source link
Calls for Australia to follow Europe's push to ban 'forever chemicals'
As the European Union proposes a ban on the entire PFAS chemical class, some researchers say Australia should do the same. Source link
How China's heavy-handed rare earths threat backfired
America dominates the global financial system. The Middle East controls energy. And China, during the past 40 years, has created a vice-like grip on the mining, refining and production of global metals. Source link
Trump said something that alarmed analysts. It had nothing to do with Rudd
There was something Donald Trump said that alarmed strategic analysts. And it had nothing to do with disliking Kevin Rudd. Source link