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Kristian White was found guilty of manslaughter for Tasering 95-year-old Clare Nowland at an aged-care home in Cooma. He faces a sentence hearing in the NSW Supreme Court, with prosecutors pushing for jail time. White, a former police officer, claimed Nowland posed a threat, but a jury unanimously convicted him after she died from a skull fracture following the incident. Full Article

Livvy Lauren believes in the art of writing emotional but uplifting songs, expressing her love for ballads while also looking forward to recording more high-energy tracks with dance beats that still convey emotion and tell a story. While she is primarily a pop and dance artist, Livvy credits her classical and jazz training for her vocal technique and inspiration, incorporating soul influences to elevate her performances. Finding writing songs therapeutic, Livvy views it as a...

The rebuilding Kookaburras upset the Netherlands 4-2 in a FIH Pro League men's hockey win with goals from Harvie, Atkin, Burns, and Willott, avenging their Olympic quarterfinal loss. The match marked a squad upheaval led by new coach Mark Hager, who introduced several debutants. Australia's victory came after a penalty flick controversy and a spectacular goal, securing their win over the world's number one side. Full Article

The Trump administration suspended the US Refugee Admissions Program, impacting asylum seekers who arrived in Australia by boat, like Mohammad Mehdipour who described his journey to America as a sense of freedom from Indonesia's "green hell". Many refugees in Indonesia faced rejection by Australia and the US, with the Trump administration halting the resettlement of 1,250 refugees from PNG and Nauru processing centres. Asylum seekers like Reza and Nikki have endured years of limbo and...

Premier David Crisafulli is providing immediate support for flood-affected communities in North Queensland by ensuring grocery supply restocking and coordinating deliveries to towns with limited supplies. State and federal authorities, including Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, are offering financial assistance, deploying military helicopters, and building temporary bridges to aid in recovery efforts. Despite challenges, communities like Ingham are beginning clean-up efforts while authorities work to confirm the welfare of individuals impacted by the floods, with the...

The proposed Honda-Nissan merger is at risk of falling apart as the two Japanese carmakers struggle to agree on partnership terms, with Nissan reportedly planning to withdraw from talks due to disagreements over the proposed structure of the deal. Honda, with a market value of 7.92 trillion Yen, sees Nissan, valued at 1.44 trillion Yen and facing financial difficulties, as having less to offer in the partnership. While merger talks may potentially restart, Honda's request...