Australian senators have voted to censure Indigenous colleague Sen. Lidia Thorpe for yelling at King Charles III during a reception in Parliament House, with the motion passing 46-12. The censure reflects disapproval of Thorpe’s conduct during the British monarch’s visit, with Government leader Penny Wong stating that Thorpe’s outburst sought to “incite outrage and grievance.” Thorpe’s expletive-laden rant at Charles, where she declared “You are not our king. You are not sovereign,” led to her being escorted out by security guards.
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Von der Leyen tells Xi EU-China ties are at ‘inflection point’
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa conveyed to Chinese leader Xi Jinping that EU-China relations are at an "inflection point" due to trade imbalances and China's support for Russia amid the Ukraine war. Both sides emphasized the need for mutual solutions to longstanding issues as the summit marks 50 years of EU-China relations, overshadowed by tensions over trade and geopolitical concerns. Want More Context? 🔎
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