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Women in power 'angry but not surprised' after attack

Advocates have warned about rising abuse against female politicians for some time. Many hope the attack on Helen Haines finally prompts major action.

AAP · Oct 20

France imposes nightly curfews for 'as long as necessary' in Paris, other major cities

French authorities announced fresh curfew orders across city centers of major cities including Paris, Lyon and Marseille for Tuesday night after Monday's curfew order calmed some of the country's most destructive rioting in recent years. Paris police said the curfew in two designated zones would remain in place "for as…

France 24 · Oct 20

'Reverse ATMs': pokies panned for harm as reforms urged

Campaigners want to pull the plug on Australia's pokies heartland to stem losses and pain to families amid an enduring cost-of-living crisis.

AAP · Oct 20

Warnings of political-violence risks bear bitter fruit

Australia's top spy and policing bodies have been among the agencies to warn - repeatedly - of the increased risk of political violence.

AAP · Oct 20

'Beacon of light': community reels after MP struck down

A community is reeling after a callous alleged attack on a highly respected and loved federal MP.

AAP · Oct 19

John Healey rejects calls to raise capital gains tax at the Budget

The Chancellor has faced a barrage of voices urging him to raise the tax, which applies to the profit made from selling off assets.

Evening Standard · Oct 19

‘Cruel and unnecessary’ school absence fines should end, Motherland star says

The actor has said families of ‘vulnerable children’ who face school attendance difficulties should not be prosecuted.

Evening Standard · Oct 19

Parents facing childcare challenges as more schools extend October half term

A lack of strategy over the two-week autumn break risks creating a ‘postcode lottery’ for families, an education expert has warned.

Evening Standard · Oct 19

'What would Helen do?': MPs vow to keep turning up

Crossbench women across Australia are united in their plan to keep showing up for their communities, despite an alleged violent attack on their colleague.

AAP · Oct 19

France's Welfare State Is Finally Imploding

Plus: Trump's tariffs lose support among his own voters, a five-day White House press secretary, and Elizabeth Warren's crusade against corporate mergers

Reason · Oct 19