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Scathing UN report calls on Syria to investigate abuses during clashes with Druze

A U.N. inquiry says Syria shows no sign it has investigated alleged abuses by its forces during deadly sectarian clashes in Sweida province

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Landslides triggered by heavy rainfall kill at least 20 people in Tanzania

Heavy rains and strong winds have triggered deadly landslides and floods across East Africa, with southern Tanzania reporting at least 20 deaths

WA premier issues transparency warning to fuel suppliers – as it happened

This blog is now closedPauline Hanson’s One Nation likely to win second South Australian seatAlbanese government says fuel supply ‘same, if not higher’ in coming weeks as Coalition calls for halving of exciseGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastPower outages in Sydney after storms hit city overnightPower outages continue across Sydney this morning after heavy storms battered the city and surrounding areas overnight. Continue reading...

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Why Pakistan has emerged as a mediator between US and Iran

Pakistan has emerged as an unexpected mediator, offering to help bring Washington and Tehran to the negotiating table as fears of a wider regional conflict escalate following U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran that began in late February

Lawyers criticise ‘extreme’ arrest of Isaac Herzog protester after NSW police release video

The 42-year-old is the 26th person charged after February rally against Israeli president that led to violent clashes between police and protestersFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastLawyers have raised concerns that New South Wales police used heavy-handed tactics when arresting an anti-Isaac Herzog protester this week, after eight tactical officers were sent to their home at 5am and “smashed the door open”.The 42-year-old was the 26th person to be charged after the protest at Sydney town hall in February against the visiting Israeli president. The police response on the night of the protest is being investigated amid allegations of police brutality. Continue reading...