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Three-year-old Millie faced life-threatening complications after swallowing two small magnets, which caused severe intestinal damage and led to an emergency surgery at Brisbane Children’s Hospital. While recovering with a stoma and facing additional surgeries, her family emphasizes the dangers of magnets commonly found in toys and household items, urging greater awareness among parents. Want More Context? 🔎

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) decided to maintain the cash rate at 3.85% due to concerns that June quarter inflation might exceed forecasts, despite recent signs of slowing inflation. Additionally, the unemployment rate rose to 4.3%, prompting discussions about potential interest rate cuts, while consumer and business confidence in Australia remained relatively stable amid easing global trade tensions. Want More Context? 🔎

Marcus Bontempelli Secures New Contract with BulldogsMarcus Bontempelli has signed a four-year contract to stay with the Western Bulldogs, solidifying his status as the club's second-greatest player during their 100-year celebrations. The six-time club champion, who has captained the team since 2020 and led them to the 2016 premiership, is a three-time MVP and six-time All-Australian. Want More Context? 🔎

Hunter Biden delivered a profanity-laden interview on YouTube's Channel 5, attacking George Clooney and Democrats urging his father, President Joe Biden, to withdraw from the 2024 race. He defended his father's debate performance, attributing it to exhaustion, and criticized those undermining Biden's decades of service, while Clooney described his op-ed as a civic duty. Want More Context? 🔎

A significant cyber espionage campaign targeting Microsoft server software has compromised around 100 organizations, primarily in the U.S. and Germany. Microsoft reported active attacks on self-hosted SharePoint servers using a previously undisclosed vulnerability, prompting alerts and security updates, while the FBI and UK National Cyber Security Centre are investigating the incidents. Want More Context? 🔎

Ukrainian security services have arrested several officials from the National Anti-corruption Bureau (NABU), alleging ties to Russia and a suspected mole within the agency, leading to a significant crackdown that NABU claims undermines its mission. Transparency International criticized the actions as politically motivated pressure on anti-corruption efforts, emphasizing the need for the independence of such bodies amid ongoing allegations against anti-corruption activists. Want More Context? 🔎