Malka Leifer ruled fit to stand trial
The Jerusalem District Court has accepted a unanimous decision by a psychiatric panel that former Melbourne school principal and alleged child sex abuser Malka Leifer is fit to face an extradition trial.
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Minneapolis rocked by fatal police arrest
The Minneapolis Police Department is embroiled in a new racially charged death controversy less than a year after former officer Mohamed Noor was sentenced to 12.5 years' prison for murdering Australian life coach Justine Damond.
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Riot police gather around HK legislature
Hundreds of riot police have taken up posts around Hong Kong's legislature overnight ahead of expected protests.
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Americas the new COVID-19 epicentre: WHO
The Americas have emerged as the new epicentre of the coronavirus pandemic, the World Health Organization says, as a US study predicts deaths surging in Brazil and other Latin American countries.
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Johnson calls for probe into virus origin
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has told the World Health Organization head that an independent inquiry into the origins of the coronavirus outbreak needs to take place, .
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Johnson faces revolt for backing top aide
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been hit with a ministerial resignation and faces mounting backbench anger over the actions of his senior adviser, Dominic Cummings.
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White House calls for late June G7 summit
US President Donald Trump believes there would be "no greater example of reopening" than holding a summit of Group of Seven leaders in his country near the end of June.
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Australian Associated Press
