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Australia's domestic spy chief has criticized News Corp for an alleged attempt to provoke staff at a Middle Eastern restaurant. Letters also question if "Blue Labour" can solve Keir Starmer's woes. Read more...

A roundup of global political news including an anti-LGBTQ+ bill in Ghana, a defamation settlement in Malaysia, a rape appeal in Australia, and electoral concerns in Uganda. Read more...

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