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Euronews English @euronews.com · Lyon 🇫🇷 · 1h

Three Australian women linked to the Islamic State have been charged with serious crimes, including slavery and terrorism, after their repatriation from a Syrian camp, with a judge denying them bail amid ongoing investigations into their actions during the group's reign. #Terrorism #HumanRights #Australia #AU #SY

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IS-linked Australian women charged with slavery and terrorism offences after return from Syria
Three Australian women with links to the Islamic State group have been charged after returning home from Syria. Three Australian women were denied bail after appearing in court on Friday on charges including slavery and terrorism, following their return from Syria alongside others linked by police to the Islamic State group.
The New York Times @nytimes.com · New York City 🇺🇸 · 1h

The Venice Biennale is replacing its traditional jury-selected Golden Lion awards with a public voting system due to the resignation of the expert panel amid controversies surrounding the participation of countries involved in violent conflicts, allowing visitors to choose the best artist from the main exhibition and national pavilions. #VeniceBiennale #ArtAwards #PublicVoting #IL #RU #NZ #AUS #IT

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Without Its Expert Jury, Venice Biennale Lets the Public Choose Its Prize Winners
The jury resigned last week, so the international art event is letting viewers pick the best artist from the main exhibition and the national pavilions.
Euronews English @euronews.com · Lyon 🇫🇷 · 2h

Three Australian women with ties to the Islamic State group have been charged with slavery and terrorism after returning from Syria, where they were repatriated from a camp, with one woman accused of purchasing a Yazidi woman as a slave, while authorities continue to investigate the involvement of other Australians in crimes committed during the conflict. #Terrorism #HumanRights #Australia #AU #SY

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IS-linked Australian women charged with slavery and terrorism offences after return from Syria
Three Australian women with links to the Islamic State group have been charged after returning home from Syria. Three Australian women were denied bail after appearing in court on Friday on charges including slavery and terrorism, following their return from Syria alongside others linked by police to the Islamic State group.
The New York Times @nytimes.com · New York City 🇺🇸 · 5h

The F.B.I. reported that Ndiaga Diagne, who shot and killed three people and injured 15 in an Austin bar in March, acted alone and may have been motivated by personal grievances related to the Iran War, although there was no evidence linking him to a terrorist organization. #GunViolence #MentalHealth #AustinShooting #US #IR #SN

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F.B.I. Says Austin Bar Shooter Was Driven by Personal Grievances Related to Iran War
The F. B. I. said on Thursday that a gunman acted alone when he shot and killed three people and injured 15 others in an Austin bar, though the attack in March may have been prompted by "specific personal triggers and grievances" related to the Iran War.
The New York Times @nytimes.com · New York City 🇺🇸 · 9h

The F.B.I. reported that Ndiaga Diagne, a 53-year-old gunman who shot and killed three people while injuring 15 at an Austin bar, acted alone and though his actions were influenced by personal grievances potentially related to the Iran War, there was no evidence connecting him to any terrorist organizations or clear motivations for his attack. #GunViolence #FBI #AustinShooting #US #IR #SN #IL

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F.B.I. Says Austin Bar Shooter Was Driven by Personal Grievances Related to Iran War
The F. B. I. said on Thursday that a gunman acted alone when he shot and killed three people and injured 15 others in an Austin bar, though the attack in March may have been prompted by "specific personal triggers and grievances" related to the Iran War.
The New York Times @nytimes.com · New York City 🇺🇸 · 10h

The F.B.I. has determined that Ndiaga Diagne, the gunman who fatally shot three people and injured 15 others at an Austin bar in March, acted alone, motivated by personal grievances possibly tied to the Iran War, and had no prior ties to a foreign terrorist organization despite wearing Iranian-themed attire during the attack. #GunViolence #FBI #AustinShooting #US #IR #SN #IL

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F.B.I. Says Austin Bar Shooter Was Driven by Personal Grievances Related to Iran War
The F. B. I. said on Thursday that a gunman acted alone when he shot and killed three people and injured 15 others in an Austin bar, though the attack in March may have been prompted by "specific personal triggers and grievances" related to the Iran War.
BBC @bbc.com · London 🇬🇧 · 12h

Three Australian women linked to the Islamic State (IS) group have been charged upon returning from Syria, with Kawsar Abbas and her daughter Zeinab Ahmed facing serious charges including crimes against humanity for allegedly keeping a female slave, while Janai Safar is charged with entering a conflict zone and joining IS. #Terrorism #CrimesAgainstHumanity #AustraliaNews #AU #SY

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Australian women linked to Islamic State charged with offences over Syria travel
Three Australian women with links to the Islamic State (IS) group have been formally charged after returning home from Syria.
The New York Times @nytimes.com · New York City 🇺🇸 · 13h

Ukrainian tennis player Oleksandra Oliynykova claims she has been threatened with significant fines and disqualification by the WTA for criticizing Russian and Belarusian players such as Aryna Sabalenka, stating that her right to free speech should not be suppressed as she seeks to raise awareness about the ongoing war in Ukraine, despite the WTA's commitment to maintaining a professional environment for all athletes. #Tennis #SportsEthics #FreeSpeech #UA #RU #BY #AUS #CZ #UZ

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Ukraine's Oleksandra Oliynykova denounces WTA's response to criticism of Russian, Belarusian tennis players
ROME -- Oleksandra Oliynykova, the Ukrainian world No. 68, says that she has been "threatened with fines of tens of thousands of dollars" and "disqualification" by the women's tour over her criticism of specific Russian and Belarusian tennis players, including Belarusian world No.
The New York Times @nytimes.com · New York City 🇺🇸 · 13h

The F.B.I. concluded that Ndiaga Diagne acted alone in a deadly shooting at an Austin bar, killing three and injuring 15, driven by unspecified personal grievances possibly linked to his affinity for Iran and recent U.S.-Israel military actions against the country, despite not being previously investigated as a terrorist threat. #GunViolence #AustinShooting #MentalHealth #US #IR #SN #IL

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F.B.I. Says Austin Bar Shooter Was Driven by Personal Grievances Related to Iran War
The F. B. I. said on Thursday that a gunman acted alone when he shot and killed three people and injured 15 others in an Austin bar, though the attack in March may have been prompted by "specific personal triggers and grievances" related to the Iran War.
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Reuters @reuters.com · London 🇬🇧 · 24h

The Australian government announced that starting July next year, energy exporters must allocate 20% of their natural gas for the domestic market on the east coast to prevent supply shortages and reduce energy costs, a measure seen as part of broader reforms to strengthen the local gas market. #EnergyPolicy #NaturalGas #Australia #AU #SG

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Australia requires LNG exporters reserve 20% of gas for east coast market
SYDNEY, May 7 (Reuters) - The Australian government said on Thursday energy exporters must reserve 20% of their natural gas for the domestic market on the country's east coast to avert supply shortfalls and help lower energy bills.
BBC @bbc.com · London 🇬🇧 · 24h

Police in Australia confirmed that some women returning from Syria, including a grandmother and her daughters, will face arrests and potential terrorism-related charges, while they expressed relief at returning home after their children experienced hardships in a warzone, highlighting the government's ongoing concerns and strategies regarding individuals linked to extremist groups. #Terrorism #Australia #Repatriation #AU #SY

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Islamic State-linked women arrive in Australia from Syria
Police have said some of the women will be arrested and charged after arriving, while others face "continued investigations".
The New York Times @nytimes.com · New York City 🇺🇸 · 24h

The Australian government has reversed its decision to ban World Cup matches from being screened at Melbourne's Federation Square, affirming the commitment to host free watch parties despite concerns over disruptive behavior from a small group of fans. #WorldCup #SportsEvents #Melbourne #AUS #TUR #PAR #USA #CAN #MEX

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Australian government overturns Melbourne World Cup screening ban: 'Always a risk of a few d -- heads'
Federation Square has hosted sporting watch parties for fans since 2006 Diego Fedele/Getty Images The Australian government have overturned the decision for World Cup matches to not be screened at Melbourne's Federation Square, a day after the the original ban.
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Reuters @reuters.com · London 🇬🇧 · 1d

The Australian government announced that starting July next year, energy exporters on the east coast must reserve 20% of their natural gas for domestic use to prevent supply shortages and reduce energy bills, marking a significant shift in gas policy, particularly affecting major liquefied natural gas (LNG) exporters like Origin Energy, Shell, and Santos. #EnergyPolicy #NaturalGas #Australia #AU #SG

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Australia requires LNG exporters reserve 20% of gas for east coast market
SYDNEY, May 7 (Reuters) - The Australian government said on Thursday energy exporters must reserve 20% of their natural gas for the domestic market on the country's east coast to avert supply shortfalls and help lower energy bills.
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Reuters @reuters.com · London 🇬🇧 · 1d

The Australian government announced a plan requiring energy exporters to reserve 20% of their natural gas for the domestic market starting in July next year, aiming to prevent supply shortfalls and reduce energy bills while implementing broader reforms in the gas market. #EnergyPolicy #NaturalGas #Australia #AU #SG

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Australia requires LNG exporters reserve 20% of gas for east coast market
SYDNEY, May 7 (Reuters) - The Australian government said on Thursday energy exporters must reserve 20% of their natural gas for the domestic market on the country's east coast to avert supply shortfalls and help lower energy bills.
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Reuters @reuters.com · London 🇬🇧 · 1d

The Australian government has announced that energy exporters must reserve 20% of their natural gas for the domestic market starting in July 2024, aiming to prevent supply shortages and reduce energy bills, a move that will affect three liquefied natural gas export projects on the east coast while signaling a significant shift in domestic gas policy. #EnergyPolicy #NaturalGas #Australia #AU #SG

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Australia requires LNG exporters reserve 20% of gas for east coast market
SYDNEY, May 7 (Reuters) - The Australian government said on Thursday energy exporters must reserve 20% of their natural gas for the domestic market on the country's east coast to avert supply shortfalls and help lower energy bills.
BBC @bbc.com · London 🇬🇧 · 2d

A recent Australian Senate hearing revealed that the country collects more tax revenue from beer than its substantial gas exports, igniting a campaign for a proposed 25% gas export tax, which, despite gaining popular support, has been dismissed by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese amidst concerns about investment stability and contract integrity, as the nation faces rising domestic gas prices and a fuel crisis. #Australia #GasTax #CostOfLiving #AU #US #JP #NO

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Gas tax: How beer fuelled a debate on Australia's energy giants
Back in February, an otherwise dry senate hearing took an unexpected turn when a flustered treasury official confirmed a little known fact: Australia gets more tax from beer than gas exports.
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Reuters @reuters.com · London 🇬🇧 · 2d

Equinor has experienced a significant increase in demand for energy exports from Norway, particularly from customers in Australia and Asia, following disruptions in Gulf petroleum and LNG supplies due to the Iran war, which has impacted global energy markets and led to the company's highest quarterly earnings in three years. #EnergyExports #LNG #OilMarket #NO #AUS #IR #IN #AS

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Iran war lifts Asia-Pacific interest for Norwegian petroleum products, LNG, Equinor says
OSLO, May 6 (Reuters) - Equinor (EQNR. OL), opens new tab has seen a surge in interest for energy exports out of Norway from customers as far afield as Australia after the Iran war curbed exports of petroleum and liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the Gulf, the energy group said on Wednesday.
The Guardian @theguardian.com · London 🇬🇧 · 3d

Australská vláda se rozhodla výrazně zredukovat projekt vnitrozemské železnice, který nyní spojí pouze Beveridge ve Victorii s Parkesem v Novém Jižním Walesu namísto původně plánované trasy dlouhé 1 700 km do Brisbane, čímž se cena projektu zvýšila na více než 45 miliard dolarů. #InlandRail #InfrastructureProject #AustraliaRail

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Albanese government abandons beleaguered inland rail project connecting NSW with Queensland
Originally envisioned to run 1,700km from Melbourne to a port near Brisbane, the mega infrastructure project will now only connect Beveridge in Victoria to Parkes in NSW The Albanese government will drastically scale back the beleaguered inland rail project, abandoning plans to connect country NSW and Queensland by rail, as the price tag blows out to more than $45bn.
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Reuters @reuters.com · London 🇬🇧 · 3d

Australia's central bank has sharply raised its inflation forecasts to nearly 5% while downgrading economic growth and employment projections due to global energy disruptions, leading to an expected interest rate hike to 4.35% amid concerns about prolonged disruptions in energy supply. #Australia #Inflation #MonetaryPolicy #AU

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Australia central bank warns of rising inflation, slower growth as oil shock bites
SYDNEY, May 5 (Reuters) - Australia's central bank on Tuesday sharply raised its inflation forecasts, while downgrading the outlook for economic growth and employment as a global energy shock from the Gulf poses major challenges for monetary policy.
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Reuters @reuters.com · London 🇬🇧 · 3d

Australská centrální banka zvýšila úrokové sazby již potřetí v tomto roce, aby čelila přetrvávající inflaci vyvolané světovým energetickým šokem způsobeným konfliktem na Blízkém východě, a očekává, že inflace se udrží nad cílovým rozmezím, zatímco ekonomika zpomalí. #AustraliaInterestRates #Inflation #GlobalOilShock

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Australia central bank hikes rates for third time this year in battle with inflation
SYDNEY, May 5 (Reuters) - Australia's central bank lifted rates for a third time this year on Tuesday, returning borrowing costs to post-pandemic highs and warning that inflation would remain sticky as the conflict in the Middle East unleashed a global oil shock.