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How Australian festival imploded after axing Palestinian author
Some 180 writers, including former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, have withdrawn from the event. Source link
Pioneering gay footballer Josh Cavallo accuses former club of homophobia
Adelaide United says it “categorically rejects” Cavallo’s claims he was sidelined because of his sexuality. Source link
How will investigators determine if Minneapolis ICE shooting was justified?
Officials will examine video footage and policy guidelines as part of the investigation, experts told the BBC. Source link
BBC will aim to have Trump's $5bn defamation lawsuit thrown out
Court papers filed on Monday show the broadcaster will argue the Florida court lacks “personal jurisdiction” over the BBC. Source link
Mandelson apologises for continuing Epstein friendship
The former ambassador apologises “unequivocally” for maintaining links with Epstein after 2008 conviction Source link
Crossing Continents
The Netherlands is experiencing a housing crisis. Could ten new cities be the answer? Source link
Safe spaces needed for drug-addicted children, say grieving mums
More children in England are in drug and alcohol treatment, but families say many cannot get help. Source link
The Indian superstar taking a shot at political greatness
Vijay draws Gen Z crowds and fan devotion, but analysts question whether movie stardom can convert into votes. Source link
Most of Uganda's population is under 17 – will they give an 81-year-old another term?
Thursday’s election highlights a demographic issue common to many African countries. Source link
'We were tricked': How one woman lures foreign men to fight on Russia's front line
Recruits tell the BBC an ex-teacher who operates on Telegram misled them, saying they could avoid combat. Source link