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Exclusive Brethren leader denies knowing members volunteered for Liberals

The head of the Exclusive Brethren, a conservative Christian sect, told an inquiry he was unaware that church members volunteered for the Liberal party during Australia's 2025 federal election. The denial came amid scrutiny of the group's political activities and its influence within the Liberal party. The testimony matters because it tests claims that the sect's political organising was coordinated rather than spontaneous.

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US oil firms profit $130bn from Iran war as household bills surge

Al Jazeera reports that US oil companies have earned about $130 billion from the Iran war while household energy bills are rising. The contrast between wartime corporate profits and consumer costs raises questions about energy policy and who bears the burden.

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ICE Rapidly Re-Arrests Immigrants Freed After Winning Court Petitions

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is quickly re-detaining immigrants who were released after courts granted their petitions, according to The Guardian. The practice raises concerns that legal victories are being undermined and that due process is being denied to people challenging detention.

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Ukraine and Russia report cyber-hacks hitting air-raid warning systems

Ukraine and Russia both reported that cyber-hacks targeted their emergency air-raid warning systems. The incidents raise concerns about civilian safety and the vulnerability of critical alert infrastructure during the war. Details on the scope and perpetrators were not immediately clear.

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Sudan files UN complaints against Ethiopia over deadly drone attacks

Sudan has filed complaints with the United Nations accusing Ethiopia of carrying out a series of deadly drone strikes, Al Jazeera reported. The move escalates tensions between the neighboring countries and raises concerns about cross-border military action and civilian harm. UN scrutiny could increase pressure over the alleged drone use and broader regional instability.

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Displaced Sudanese face worsening aid shortages and famine warnings

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