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Bondi library removes book How to Sell a Genocide from shelves after complaint

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-18T00:55:38+00:00

Author Adam Johnson criticises Waverley council saying ‘reality is often upsetting’ while Palestinian group says libraries should hold ‘challenging’ booksGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA Sydney library has removed a book critical of Israel called How to Sell a Genocide, following a complaint reportedly from a survivor of the Bondi beach terror attack.Waverley library at Bondi Junction is in the same council area as Bondi beach. Continue reading...

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Torrential rains kill one in South Korea while Philippine capital battles major flooding

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-18T00:37:42+00:00

More than 800mm of rain was recorded in the South Korean city of Geoje, which triggered a landslide that killed one person Torrential downpours that have pounded southern parts of South Korea have killed one person and injured four others, officials have confirmed.Heavy rains have been recorded in South Gyeongsang province, including the city of Geoje, where the 800-mm deluge triggered a landslide, the interior and safety ministry said. Continue reading...

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South Korea city deluged by almost a metre of rain, triggering deadly landslide

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-18T00:37:42+00:00

Person dies after landslide hits apartment building in southern city of Geoje as torrential rains lead to power cuts and mass evacuationsTorrential downpours that pounded southern parts of South Korea since Saturday have killed one person and injured four others, officials have confirmed.Heavy rains have been recorded in South Gyeongsang province, including the city of Geoje, where an 800mm (31in) deluge over the weekend triggered a landslide, the interior and safety ministry said. The rain continued on Monday, bringing the cumulative rainfall total to 912mm by 6pm. Continue reading...

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BBC breaks down Trump's latest shift on North and South Korea

Source: BBC News - World · Published: 2026-08-17T23:42:38+00:00

Trump said the US will "substantially reduce" joint military exercises with South Korea, citing his "very good relationship" with Kim Jong Un.

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Watch: Why has Trump shifted on North Korea?

Source: BBC News - World · Published: 2026-08-17T23:42:38+00:00

Trump said the US will "substantially reduce" joint military exercises with South Korea, citing his "very good relationship" with Kim Jong Un.

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How a goat given as a graduation gift went viral

Source: BBC News - World · Published: 2026-08-17T23:38:10+00:00

Described as calm character, Promise Okoro's goat loves fried rice and has become celebrated locally.

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Australia politics live: independent Sophie Scamps delivers scathing criticism of ‘weak, piecemeal, pathetic’ gambling reforms as deal looms

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-17T23:32:08+00:00

Deal on gambling bill between Labor and Coalition expected after party rooms meet today. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastChalmers calls gambling amendments ‘very substantial changes’Treasurer Jim Chalmers says the opt-out register on gambling advertising will be revenue neutral, because the gambling industry will have to cover the costs.These changes that we’re proposing are very substantial changes. And they will make it much easier for people to opt out of this advertising. At the same time, as we make it easier for the regulator to enforce

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Claudio Strinati:“Sulla sicurezza delle opere d’arte esiste una questione meridionale”

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-08-17T23:27:29+00:00

L’analisi del nuovo presidente del Consiglio superiore per i beni culturali, sul furto di Antonello da Messina. “Sono capolavori invendibili ma a volte questi furti servono a far scattare conseguenze interne ai musei. Pensiamo al Louvre dove la direttrice si è dovuta dimettere”

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Gaza, Kushner vede Netanyahu: “Via l’Idf se Hamas disarma”

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-08-17T23:00:00+00:00

L’inviato della Casa Bianca incontra il premier israeliano e chiede passi avanti sulla Striscia. Stallo per l’Iran, Trump minaccia di bombardare l’Oman: “Hormuz diventi americano”

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Il rettore di Cambridge accusa: “Arday ucciso dal razzismo”

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-08-17T23:00:00+00:00

Secondo lord Chris Smith le accuse di plagio vanno indagate rigorsamente: “Ma se fosse stato bianco non sarebbe scoppiata una caccia alle streghe”

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Barcellona, nei video del locale la verità su chi ha picchiato Nicola

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-08-17T23:00:00+00:00

La polizia catalana setaccia le immagini delle telecamere. Ancora ignoti i motivi della rissa. Il ventunenne resta in coma farmacologico. Il padre: “Le sue condizioni sono stazionarie”

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Colosimo: “Inutile potenziare la scorta di Ranucci”

Source: Repubblica Homepage · Published: 2026-08-17T23:00:00+00:00

La presidente della commissione antimafia: “Vogliamo riconoscere che oggi la situazione è molto diversa? Nessuno vuole togliergli la tutela e ribadisco che il conduttore è la vittima”

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Sydney Swans coach ‘extremely disappointed’ as club faces call on standing down players over alleged sexual assault

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-17T22:56:20+00:00

Victoria police investigating allegation of sexual assault in the early hours of Monday morning at a Melbourne hotelFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Sydney Swans coach, Dean Cox, says he is “extremely disappointed” as the team and the AFL face a decision on whether to stand down several Swans players under investigation over an alleged sexual assault.Victoria police attended the Pullman Hotel in East Melbourne on Monday and said they were investigating a report of sexual assault in the early hours of the mornin

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Sydney Swans coach ‘extremely disappointed’ as club faces call on standing down players linked to alleged sexual assault

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-17T22:56:20+00:00

Police investigation into alleged sexual assault at hotel continuesNo arrests or charges laid; club is ‘working through everything’ Victoria police confirmed an investigation into an alleged sexual assault sparked by an incident allegedly involving Sydney Swans players is continuing, but no arrests or formal interviews have taken place and no charges have been laid.Swans players Isaac Heeney, Chad Warner, James Jordon and Riley Bice were reportedly questioned by detectives in relation to an alleged incident at the Pullman Hotel early on Monday morning, however there is no confirmation they we

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Tupac Shakur murder trial: gang leader plotted killing to avenge beating of nephew, court hears

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-08-17T22:50:50+00:00

Prosecutors accuse Duane Davis of orchestrating 1996 shooting in retaliation for attack by rapper’s entourageThe trial of a former gang leader accused of orchestrating the 1996 killing of rap star Tupac Shakur began in a Las Vegas courtroom on Monday, featuring testimony from a witness to the shooting and a former police officer.Duane “Keffe D” Davis is on trial for murder for his alleged role in the shooting of Shakur, who died after a drive-by shooting. Prosecutors allege Davis was the “on-the-ground, on-site commander of the effort to kill Tupac” and that he planned the shooting in retaliat

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В РФ показали ППО в Москві у вигляді "Панцирь-С1М" на 35-метровій вежі

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-08-17T22:44:00+00:00

Аналітики поділилися, що комплекс розгорнуто без шасі, а його екіпаж у складі навідника та командира розміщується так само нагорі вежі у звичному пункті керування "Панциря".

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