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Ghislaine Maxwell Ready to Testify About Jeffrey Epstein if Pardoned, Lawyer Says

Maxwell invoked her Fifth Amendment rights during a virtual deposition; her lawyer stated she would speak openly if granted clemency by Trump.

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Sussan Ley warns of party disunity amid leadership speculation in Liberal Party

Sussan Ley emphasized the importance of unity as speculation grows that Angus Taylor may challenge for the Liberal leadership.

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Trump Threatens to Block Gordie Howe Bridge Over Trade Disputes

President Trump stated he would delay the opening of the $4.6 billion bridge until the US is compensated and made false claims about Canada's trade with China and hockey.

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Federal judge blocks California law banning ICE officers from wearing masks

The judge ruled the law discriminates against federal agents by not applying to them, while requiring officers to display identification.

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Muslim Groups Call for NSW Police Resignation Over Prayer Disruption at Sydney Protest

Multiple Muslim organizations condemned police actions during a protest in Sydney, calling for an apology and police commissioner’s resignation following the disruption of prayer and use of force.

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Sydney woman found guilty of child abuse material related to novel depicting adult roleplay as toddler

Lauren Mastrosa, 34, wrote a book involving adult roleplay as a toddler, leading to charges of child abuse material in Sydney.

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Savannah Guthrie Makes Public Appeal for Help in Mother's Disappearance

Guthrie's family reports her missing in Tucson; FBI offers a $50,000 reward; investigation ongoing with no suspects identified.

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Ghislaine Maxwell invokes Fifth Amendment during closed-door House deposition

Maxwell, serving a 20-year sentence for sex trafficking, refused to answer questions about Jeffrey Epstein and related topics during a virtual deposition before the House Oversight Committee.

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Immigration judge denies deportation of Tufts student Rümeysa Öztürk

An immigration judge in Boston concluded DHS failed to prove Öztürk was removable, ending her deportation proceedings.

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Families of Melbourne teens shocked by $185 fines for Laos hostel staff

Bianca Jones and Holly Morton-Bowles, both 19, died from methanol poisoning in Laos in 2024; court fines for involved staff were $185.

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Federal judges dismiss lawsuits against Neil Gaiman alleging sexual assault in New Zealand

Three US lawsuits filed by Scarlett Pavlovich in 2025 were dismissed, citing jurisdiction issues and lack of evidence.

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Serco Removed Court Cell Artwork Commissioned to Improve Detainee Conditions

A report states Serco removed motivational and decorative artworks from court custody suites in England and Wales, citing management instructions.

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