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Woodside Seeks Identities of Activists Behind Perth Stink-Bomb Protest

Woodside Energy has initiated legal action to compel climate activists to reveal planners of a stink-bomb protest that evacuated its Perth headquarters in 2023.

Jul 16, 2026, 9:29 AM ABC Australia News

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US Vice President JD Vance Claims Jeffrey Epstein Had Ties to Israeli Intelligence

In a recent interview, Vance suggested Epstein was connected to high-level Israeli intelligence, sparking renewed scrutiny of Epstein's alleged international links.

Al Jazeera | Jul 16, 2026, 9:05 AM

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South Australian Victims Identified in Sydney Childcare Abuse Investigation, AFP Confirms

Federal police have identified a couple of alleged victims from South Australia linked to a remote Indigenous school amid charges against a Sydney childcare worker accused of abusing over 130 children.

ABC Australia News | Jul 16, 2026, 5:28 AM

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Human Rights Watch and ACLU Report Abuses at Texas Immigrant Detention Center

Camp East Montana, the nation's largest immigration detention center, faces allegations of beatings, medical neglect, and inhumane conditions according to a joint report by civil rights groups.

Reason | Jul 16, 2026, 5:14 AM

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South Korea’s International Adoptees Demand Justice Amid Adoption Scandal

Following a government investigation revealing adoption record falsifications, South Korean adoptees and advocates call for accountability beyond apologies.

Al Jazeera | Jul 16, 2026, 5:05 AM

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Todd Blanche Faces Intense Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing for Attorney General Nomination

President Trump's nominee for Attorney General, Todd Blanche, underwent rigorous questioning during his confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee on July 15, 2026.

NBC Politics | Jul 16, 2026, 4:40 AM

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Tai Po Fire Attributed to Multiple Layers of Human Failure, Hearing Reveals

An independent committee continues its investigation into Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades, highlighting systemic failures during a costly renovation project.

South China Morning Post World | Jul 16, 2026, 3:15 AM

R Kelly Appeals to Donald Trump for Commutation of 31-Year Prison Sentence

The R&B singer, convicted of racketeering, sex trafficking, and child abuse offenses, seeks a reduction of his sentence through a formal appeal filed with the Department of Justice.

Guardian US | Jul 16, 2026, 2:56 AM

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Attorneys for Nolan Wells' Family to Collaborate on Cellphone Inspection Amid Ongoing Investigation

Family attorneys and local authorities agree to jointly examine the recovered cellphone of Nolan Wells as part of the inquiry into his death following a July 4 disappearance.

Washington Times News | Jul 16, 2026, 1:29 AM

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Iran Releases American Citizen Detained Since 2024, Trump Announces

Dena Karari, a dual US-Iranian citizen, has been freed after being held in Iran since December 2024, according to President Donald Trump and her lawyer Jared Genser.

NBC Politics | Jul 16, 2026, 12:41 AM

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Bloodhound K-9 Unit Ends 10-Hour Georgia Manhunt with Arrest of Suspect Accused of Shooting Woman

Darian Berry Sr., a convicted felon, was apprehended in Butts County after a bloodhound tracked him following a domestic shooting incident in Flovilla.

Fox News Latest | Jul 15, 2026, 11:56 PM

JD Vance Acknowledges Trump Administration’s Mishandling of Epstein Files Release

US Vice-President JD Vance admits communication errors in handling Jeffrey Epstein documents, calling for full transparency from the start.

Guardian US | Jul 15, 2026, 11:34 PM

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US Justice Department Denies New Mexico’s Request for Unredacted Epstein Files

The Justice Department cites federal law in refusing to share critical records with New Mexico, which is investigating alleged abuse at Jeffrey Epstein’s ranch.

Al Jazeera | Jul 15, 2026, 11:22 PM

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Trump to Address Alleged Chinese Meddling in U.S. Elections in Primetime Speech

President Trump's Thursday night speech is expected to include new allegations of Chinese interference in U.S. elections, with key intelligence officials invited to attend.

CBS Politics | Jul 15, 2026, 11:01 PM

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Ex-US Federal Reserve Adviser Sentenced to Over Three Years for Lying in China Secrets Case

John Harold Rogers was convicted of making false statements about sharing confidential monetary policy information with Chinese intelligence operatives.

South China Morning Post World | Jul 15, 2026, 11:00 PM

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Former PAWS Darwin Employees Raise Concerns Over $150,000 in Unpaid Superannuation

Ex-staff members of the Australian charity PAWS Darwin allege significant unpaid superannuation, with underage workers claiming promised super accounts were never established.

ABC Australia News | Jul 15, 2026, 9:25 PM

Mexico Requests US State Attorneys General Investigate Immigrant Deaths in ICE Custody

Following the death of Mexican immigrant Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, Mexico formally asks US authorities to investigate deaths of Mexican immigrants during immigration enforcement operations.

Guardian US | Jul 15, 2026, 9:22 PM

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UN Reports Worsening Education in West Bank, Calls for Inclusive AI Healthcare and Indigenous Rights Protection

The United Nations highlights school closures in the West Bank, urges equitable AI governance in healthcare, and stresses Indigenous Peoples' rights amid global clean energy transitions.

UN News | Jul 15, 2026, 9:20 PM

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Gautam Adani Denies U.S. Investment Pledge Influenced DOJ Case Dismissal

Indian billionaire Gautam Adani refutes claims that his commitment to invest billions in the U.S. affected the Justice Department’s decision to drop a criminal case against him.

NBC Politics | Jul 15, 2026, 8:24 PM

US Mint Begins Production of $1 Coin Featuring Donald Trump for 250th Anniversary

The commemorative coin, marking the first time a living president appears on US currency, is set for release this fall amid legal and public debate.

Guardian US | Jul 15, 2026, 8:14 PM

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Massachusetts Man Convicted for Illegally Exporting U.S. Technology to Iran

A federal jury in Boston found Mahdi Mohammad Sadeghi guilty of conspiring to export sensitive American electronic components to Iran, violating U.S. sanctions laws.

Washington Times News | Jul 15, 2026, 7:36 PM

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Pentagon Explores Military Options Against Cuba Amid Rising Tensions

Senior U.S. defense officials have reviewed potential military actions targeting Cuba, including a large-scale air assault by the 101st Airborne Division, while the Justice Department indicts former Cuban leader Raul Castro.

CBS Politics | Jul 15, 2026, 6:55 PM

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Telstra and Regulator Face Scrutiny Over Emergency Service Outage

Telstra and the Australian Communications and Media Authority prepare for parliamentary questioning following a nationwide network outage that disrupted emergency calls.

ABC Australia News | Jul 15, 2026, 6:51 PM

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French MPs Approve Assisted Dying Law with Strict Conditions After Years of Debate

France's National Assembly passes a bill allowing assisted dying for terminally ill adults under stringent criteria, despite repeated Senate rejections.

BBC World | Jul 15, 2026, 6:10 PM