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Australia politics live: ‘frustrated’ Sharma backs Ley as speculation rises on Angus Taylor challenge; rent rises tipped to accelerate again

Senator qualifies that he would support ‘whoever has been elected by the Liberal party room to be leader’. Follow updates liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTurnbull says Liberals should stop ‘chasing Pauline Hanson down a rightwing populist burrow’Turnbull has made no secret that he doesn’t like the party shifting towards the right and believes his former colleagues have spent too much time watching Sky News after dark.The problem the party has got is that it has drifted away from the centre of Australian politics. It’s become lost in this sort of world, this bubble of populist right-wing media … They’re fighting culture wars and, you know, basically chasing Pauline Hanson down a rightwing populist burrow, and no wonder her vote is ahead of theirs. They’ve got to get back to the centre.I think it is fair if people want to remove the leader, then they should be prepared to put their hands up. You know, so as I said, I think this is true with Taylor. I mean, if Taylor wants to be leader, [he] should stand up and say he wants to be leader, say why, and those people who support him should stand up and take responsibility for it. Continue reading...

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Counter terrorism unit leads inquiry into stabbing of two boys at north London school

Boy, 13, held on suspicion of attempted murder after two pupils, aged 12 and 13, were stabbed at Kingsbury high schoolA police counter-terrorism unit was last night leading the inquiry into the stabbing of two boys aged 13 and 12 at a school in north-west London.Police were called to Kingsbury high school, in Brent, Tuesday afternoon after reports that a 13-year-old boy had been stabbed. When they arrived at the scene, officers found a 12-year-old boy who had also been stabbed. Police said a 13-year-old had been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. Continue reading...

Son Of Norway Crown Princess Accused Of Raping Sleeping Woman

A second woman testified at a court in Oslo on Tuesday, accusing the son of Norway's crown princess of raping her while she slept, describing it as her "worst nightmare".

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China Joins India's AI Impact Summit, Signalling Thaw In Tech Diplomacy

China will participate in India's forthcoming AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, marking a notable development in regional technology diplomacy and adding momentum to India's effort to position itself as a convening power on global AI governance.

French Ex-Teacher Charged With Rape, Sexual Assault Of 89 Minors

French prosecutors Tuesday announced that a 79-year-old former educator had been charged in 2024 for aggravated rape and sexual assault committed against 89 minors in multiple countries between 1967 and 2022.