RFI·
United States: Half-tone victory at Democratic Primarys in Michigan
Democratic voters in Virginia, Kansas, Washington, Missouri and Michigan voted on August 4 to nominate their candidates for the November mid-term elections. The election of..
Texts suggest Angus Taylor ‘paid money to the Reformers … or was refusing to’, Icac inquiry hears
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Jean-Claude Perrottet, brother of former NSW premier, asked about messages referencing federal opposition leader and factional group Reformers Icac’s spotlight has shone on Dominic Perrottet’s…
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Defense companies: Who benefits from the business with drones and AI
German arms companies have full order books. But modern warfare with drones, software and artificial intelligence is changing the industry. Specialised start-ups will..
Le Monde·
Eclipse of 12 August: a temporary decrease in the production of solar electricity expected in Europe
The eclipse, which will take place between 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., will mask up to 99% of the sun in some French regions, and entirely in northern Spain.
The Guardian World·
Australian politician admits to sending text saying ‘my job is boring’ during a hearing
Mark Parton defends sending text message but denies he sent it to a sex worker, saying he is a ‘multi-tasker from hell’ Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast An Australian…
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Alan Jones’s alleged victim denies ‘fabricating’ claims against broadcaster during robust cross-examination
Former 2UE and 2GB radio broadcaster is facing 22 charges. Jones, 85, has pleaded not guilty Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news…
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Ukraine escalates strikes on Russian shipping
Striking hundreds of targets in a matter of weeks, Ukraine has found a new way to pressure Russia's hold on Crimea