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David Pocock urges Albanese to stop tech companies training AI models using Australian content

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-23T09:16:00+00:00

Independent senator says Anthony Albanese is preparing to announce an AI copyright plan in JulyGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe independent senator David Pocock has challenged the Albanese government to rule out letting tech giants use Australian content to train AI models, as cabinet considers proposals to change copyright rules for the rapidly developing technology.Pocock used Senate question time on Tuesday to ask the government about intense lobbying from AI proprietors over possible new rules and regulations for Australian-made content – including suggestions

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Nigel Farage says £5m gift from crypto billionaire is ‘not any of your business’

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-23T09:15:13+00:00

Reform leader says it is ‘purely private matter’ and it is not hypocritical to criticise Keir Starmer for receiving glassesUK politics live – latest updatesNigel Farage has said his £5m gift from a crypto billionaire is “not any of your business”, saying the cash from the British Thai-based businessman Christopher Harborne was “a purely private matter”.The Reform UK leader also said it was not hypocritical of him to attack Keir Starmer for receiving donations of glasses and suits, because Starmer had been “the leader of the opposition and I was a presenter on GB News”. Continue reading...

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Himachal forests worth ₹22,600 crore in bioeconomy, says report

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-06-23T09:12:26+00:00

The bioeconomy is an economic model which, instead of relying on fossil-based fuel, uses renewable biological resources such as crops, forests, animals and micro-organisms to produce food, energy, materials and services

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Global funds snap Indian stock selling streak as oil shock ebbs

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-06-23T09:08:28+00:00

Global funds purchased almost $900 million of Indian shares last week following eight consecutive weeks of selling, according to Bloomberg estimates

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China Takes Supercomputer Crown From U.S. For First Time Since 2017

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-06-23T09:02:27+00:00

A supercomputer in Shenzhen was declared the world’s fastest. It uses only standard microprocessors and not the special-purpose chips called graphics processing units.

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How Mark Rutte of NATO Manages an Unpredictable Trump

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-06-23T09:01:51+00:00

Secretary General Mark Rutte is headed to Washington. His style has at times frustrated the very European leaders who need him to hold the alliance together.

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Iranian Singer Sentenced to 74 Lashes for Performing Without Hijab

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-06-23T09:01:49+00:00

Parastoo Ahmadi and her band will also be barred from leaving the country or performing for two years, dampening hopes for a more moderate postwar regime in Iran.

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Iran Makes Moves to Assert Control Over the Strait of Hormuz

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-06-23T09:01:32+00:00

After Iran weaponized the waterway by making it too dangerous for businesses, experts say, the country is now looking to charge fees to vessels seeking to transit the vital water.

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‘Devastating’: lives of nurses and patients upended by Trump migrant crackdown

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-23T09:00:36+00:00

Withdrawal of TPS designation puts workers who fill vital role in peril – and risks further shortages in US health systemWhen Dolores Jacoby’s doctor told her there was little she could do to treat her acute myeloid leukemia, a deafening silence filled the hospital room, where she was surrounded by her family. Dolores had only recently been diagnosed with the rare aggressive cancer. Her beloved nursing assistant, Janeth, was standing just outside her room. After the doctor left, Janeth entered with a tray containing each family member’s favorite beverage. “If there’s anybody who can recover,

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Liban : « Toute une génération d’enfants grandit dans l’ombre de la violence, avec des difficultés qui perdureront bien après la fin des combats »

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-06-23T09:00:10+00:00

Dans une tribune au « Monde », un collectif de personnalités, engagées pour la protection de l’enfance et rattachées à l’Unicef, alerte sur l’ampleur des traumatismes psychologiques subis par les enfants au Liban. Il appelle « toutes les parties au conflit, et ceux ayant une influence sur elles, à respecter et à faire respecter le droit international humanitaire ».

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Akasa Air targets 30% capacity boost this fiscal year

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-06-23T08:58:47+00:00

Akasa said that its cost per ‌available seat kilometre fell 4% on the year and that margins improved by 60%

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Andrew Hastie to get extra security, citing One Nation campaign against him

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-23T08:57:33+00:00

Hastie tells colleagues home affairs minister did not disclose the threats made against him, but he has been targeted online for his views on Ben Roberts-SmithFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Liberal frontbencher Andrew Hastie is set to receive extra security in what he believes is a response to a One Nation-fuelled campaign against him, including over his stance on the Ben Roberts-Smith war crimes allegations.At a partyroom meeting on Tuesday, Hastie told colleagues that the home affairs minister, Tony Burke, ha

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MPs urge Darren Jones to run against Andy Burnham for Labour leadership

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-23T08:53:09+00:00

Chief secretary to the prime minister is backed by MPs who point to his ‘economic and national security experience’UK politics live – latest updatesDarren Jones, the chief secretary to the prime minister, is being urged by MPs to run against Andy Burnham to spark a Labour leadership contest and avoid a “coronation”.The MP for Bristol North West is understood to be reluctant to run but sources said he would look at Burnham’s economic plans first, including plans for public control of utilities. Continue reading...

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Peter Murrell jailed for five years after embezzling £400,000 from SNP

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-06-23T08:52:05+00:00

Estranged husband of Nicola Sturgeon is sentenced for stealing from party over 12-year periodPeter Murrell has been sentenced to five years and three months in jail after he admitted embezzling more than £400,000 from the Scottish National party while he was its chief executive.Murrell stole the money over a 12-year period, splashing out on a luxury motorhome, a Jaguar SUV, Montblanc pens and luxury watches, a set of Lalique salt and pepper grinders and 2kg of coffee granules. Continue reading...

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Гроші йшли через ЦПК: слідство перевіряє розкрадання $4,4 мільйона грантів США на реформу прокуратури

Source: UNIAN (General) · Published: 2026-06-23T08:51:00+00:00

У матеріалах справи окремо фігурує співзасновник ЦПК Віталій Шабунін, який на свій ФОП отримав понад 30 тисяч доларів США за нібито проведені дослідження.

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Gaza : une commission d’enquête mandatée par l’ONU accuse Israël de prendre délibérément pour cible les enfants palestiniens

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-06-23T08:39:34+00:00

Dans un nouveau rapport publié mardi, cette commission dénonce une nouvelle fois un « génocide » en cours dans l’enclave palestinienne. Israël a qualifié ce rapport de « diffamatoire », l’accusant de « passer sous silence les tactiques brutales du Hamas ».

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