‘They were grown men with guns. I was in my PJs’: The crises where police aren’t wanted (www.smh.com.au)
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The author acknowledges that AI-based relationships, such as those offered by Replika, may provide a sense of intimacy and companionship for those who struggle to form connections in real life, possibly even helping to alleviate loneliness and assisting in finding long-term relationships. However, the author is conflicted about...
Almost 90 per cent of the global supply for polysilicon, a common raw material in electronic devices and solar panels, comes from China, and about half of that comes from Xinjiang, the north-western province that is home to the Uyghurs, says Grace Forrest, founder of Walk Free, a charity dedicating to fight forced labour....
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Watch as the Australian government condemns this in the weakest way possible.
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It is the fifth-largest class action settlement in Australian legal history and comes after a protracted five-year legal battle.
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China’s leading spy agency has been revealed as the organisation behind the sustained targeting of Australians detailed by the nation’s spy chief in his annual threat assessment....
Chinese leader’s consolidation of power makes him bigger target as economic slowdown that’s hit household wealth sees protests rise...
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Australian equestrian star Shane Rose’s chances of attending a fourth Olympic Games have been thrown into doubt after the three-time medallist was stood down by Equestrian Australia for wearing a skimpy “mankini” costume during a fancy dress class at an event last weekend....