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Fri, 27 May 2022 18:50:27 +1000
Distractions and agendas aside, US gun reform can be achieved
The Australian experience show that tightening of gun laws in the US can be achieved.

Fri, 27 May 2022 18:40:01 +1000
Why can’t America fix its gun crisis?
Why do mass shootings keep happening in the US? What does the Second Amendment actually mean? Who are the NRA? And where is gun regulation reform at today?

Fri, 27 May 2022 18:26:58 +1000
Husband of teacher killed in Texas school massacre dies
The husband of a teacher who was killed in the Texas school massacre has died of a heart attack.

Fri, 27 May 2022 18:10:14 +1000
China eyes next Pacific target, says opposition ‘doomed to fail’
US officials continue to hold concerns about China’s plans for a two-kilometre runway on the tiny Kiribati island of Kanton halfway between the US and Asia.

Fri, 27 May 2022 17:10:03 +1000
The Louvre’s former boss charged in art trafficking case
The charges were a stunning turn of events for the ex-director of the museum, Jean-Luc Martinez, France’s ambassador for international cooperation on heritage.

Fri, 27 May 2022 16:18:58 +1000
Putin’s forces edge closer to encircling Ukraine troops in east
Western military analysts see the battle for Sievierodonetsk and Lysychansk as a potential turning point in the war, now that Russia has redefined its principal objective as capturing the east.

Fri, 27 May 2022 15:53:18 +1000
From red flags to armed teachers: Five very different plans to stop school shootings
US President Joe Biden wants to ban assault weapons. The Republicans want increased school security. The only thing people agree on is that it won’t be easy.

Fri, 27 May 2022 15:34:32 +1000
Fury in Texas over missing 90 minutes between 911 call and gunman’s death
It was 11.30am when local police were first alerted that someone had opened fire outside the school. But Ramos wasn’t shot dead until 1pm, and authorities cannot say why.

Fri, 27 May 2022 15:31:46 +1000
Fears for lost orca in France's Seine River
An orca heading up the Seine River is in bad health, authorities say.

Fri, 27 May 2022 14:08:22 +1000
Amber Heard says 'I am a human being'
Describing the effect of the court case, social media and alleged abuse at the hands of ex-husband Johnny Depp, Amber Heard says 'I don't deserve this.'

Fri, 27 May 2022 13:06:13 +1000
Ukraine - Russia war: Photo gallery, May 27, 2022
As Russia concentrates its attack on the east and south of Ukraine, residents of the Kyiv region are returning to assess the war's toll on their communities.

Fri, 27 May 2022 12:52:20 +1000
US Police questioned over response in Uvelde school shooting
Anger across the US grows, with questions being raised to police over the response to the active school shooter.

Fri, 27 May 2022 11:51:31 +1000
Kevin Spacey charged with sexual assault in UK
Hollywood star Kevin Spacey has been charged in UK with four counts of sexual assault

Fri, 27 May 2022 11:42:22 +1000
Wimbledon to drop ‘Miss’ and ‘Mrs’ from women’s champions honour roll
Last year’s men’s winner Novak Djokovic is “N. Djokovic” — but the women’s winner, Australian champion Ashleigh Barty, is on the board as “Miss A. Barty”.

Fri, 27 May 2022 11:31:55 +1000
US confirms new monkeypox cases in 7 states, apparent local spread
Most of the infections detected globally so far have not been severe. Symptoms include fever and a distinctive bumpy rash.

Fri, 27 May 2022 11:29:32 +1000
Gallery: The best photos from around the world
The best photos from the international wire agencies as chosen by our picture editors.

Fri, 27 May 2022 11:20:00 +1000
‘Australia broke my heart’: Why Yassmin Abdel-Magied may give up her citizenship
The writer, social advocate and now Londoner says the treatment meted out to her in Australia broke her heart and her relationship with the country.

Fri, 27 May 2022 10:26:35 +1000
Questions raised over gun control after Texas classroom massacre
As a day passes since the Texas classroom massacre the community and lawmakers are questioning gun control

Fri, 27 May 2022 09:26:56 +1000
Husband of teacher killed in Texas school dies following massacre
Joe Garcia was preparing for the funeral of Irma Garcia, his high school sweetheart and wife of 24 years, when he collapsed and died on Thursday, his family said.

Fri, 27 May 2022 08:00:00 +1000
Trans-Barbie: Transgender doll joins the Barbie family
Toy giant Mattel has designed the doll in the image of Laverne Cox, the transgender star of the US prison comedy drama Orange is the New Black. 



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