Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called a national election for May 3 amid high cost of living and rising U.S. tariffs, starting a five-week campaign for his center-left government seeking a second term. Albanese emphasized facing global challenges the “Australian way” by supporting people under financial pressure and investing in the future. Despite measures like tax cuts and interest rate reductions, cost-of-living pressure has increased under Albanese’s leadership, with polls showing a close race between his Labor Party and the conservative Liberal-National coalition led by Peter Dutton.
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Karen Read juror says she thinks ‘collision did not occur,’ blames ‘sloppy police investigation’ for hampering prosecution
A juror from the recent trial of Karen Read, acquitted of murder and manslaughter charges, cited a "sloppy police investigation" and insufficient evidence to support the prosecution's case, stating she believed a collision did not occur. The juror and others noted doubts about the prosecution's narrative, particularly regarding the victim, John O'Keefe, and emphasized the importance of thorough investigative work in such cases. Need More Context? 🔎
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