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Former President Bill Clinton was admitted to Georgetown University Medical Center in Washington, DC, for testing and observation after developing a fever, according to his spokesman. Clinton, 78, had quadruple bypass heart surgery in 2004 and two stents inserted in 2010. He was hospitalized in 2021 for an infection, but remains in good spirits and hopes to be home by Christmas. Full Article

On Tuesday, the Combined Rail Unions and the NSW government will appear before the Fair Work Commission to address a proposed rail strike that could impact Sydney's New Year's Eve fireworks. The government argues that the strike endangers lives due to limited train services, while the union has dropped eight proposed actions to prepare for the hearing. The union is seeking a 32% pay rise over four years, while the government contends that funds are...

Brisbane Broncos star Ezra Mam has been issued a breach notice by the NRL for drug driving and driving without a license, resulting in a fine and disqualification. The NRL has proposed a ban pending Mam's response to the notice, alleging a breach of the code of conduct. The incident, which led to injuries, prompted public outcry and calls for legislative changes, with Mam issuing a public apology and the Broncos securing a replacement in...

The Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) is in a dispute with the NSW government over proposed strike action and demands for an 8% pay rise increase. NSW Premier Chris Minns has suggested cancelling Sydney's New Year's Eve fireworks if the strike isn't called off, calling the demands unsustainable. The RTBU has offered to put strike action on hold if the government meets conditions, including free public transport until a new enterprise agreement is reached,...

Former US marine pilot Daniel Edmund Duggan, who became an Australian citizen 13 years ago, is facing extradition to the US over allegations of illegally training Chinese pilots in South Africa over a decade ago. He is accused of conspiracy, arms trafficking, and money laundering, allegedly breaching money laundering and arms export control laws while instructing foreign pilots, including Chinese citizens, on landing atop an aircraft carrier. Despite denying the allegations, Duggan and his family...

A judge in Germany has ordered a 50-year-old Saudi citizen, suspected in a deadly Christmas market ramming attack, to be held in pre-trial detention after a late-night court appearance. The suspect, who has lived in Germany for over a decade, is accused of five counts of murder and several counts of attempted murder. Authorities are facing criticism for potential security lapses and missed warnings from Saudi authorities, sparking anger from the public and politicians demanding...