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AFP begins inquiry into allegations Israeli forces assaulted flotilla activists
Australian Federal Police have begun inquiries into allegations that Israeli defence personnel sexually assaulted Australian activists on a flotilla headed to Gaza, following a meeting with Foreign Minister Penny Wong. Source link
Heritage-listed Ukrainian monastery severely damaged by Russian strike
Four people are dead after a Russian strike hit a 900-year-old monastery in central Kyiv. Source link
Labor's CGT plan flawed but better than what we have, economists tell inquiry
Economists have offered qualified support for the government’s plans on day one of a Senate inquiry. Source link
PM to make fuel excise call early next week
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the government will give Australians “appropriate notice” about the fuel excise rebate, as it continues to monitor the issue. Source link
The spin wars about who wins and loses in the US-Iran 'ceasefire' have begun
The US-Iran deal faces five volatile days as questions remain over nuclear weapons and Israel’s attacks on Lebanon. Source link
ASX faces $20.5m penalty for failed blockchain-based system replacement
Said system was “progressing well” when it wasn’t. Source link
Quick hits: Curaçao's special goal and De Oranje brighten up day four
De Oranje hit the World Cup and in the middle of a 7-1 thumping, Curaçao’s lone goal might have meant the most of all. Here are today’s quick hits. Source link
Cult musician Oliver Tree presumed dead after chopper crash
Ahead of his Australian tour, the American musician and online personality is reportedly one of six passengers involved in a fatal helicopter collision. Source link
SA Water makes its interim CIO permanent
Following Elise Vervetjes’ departure in January. Source link
China's ability to hit Australia with missiles 'real and growing'
New analysis warns that China’s military is developing a “real and growing” ability to hit the Australian mainland with missiles, and can already threaten Australia’s trade routes, subsea cables and critical infrastructure. Source link