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• Bolsonaro, generals indicted in coup d’etat, assassination plot

  22-11-2024 03:12 via smh.com.au
  
  Brazilian police said charges were warranted against a total of 37 people, including military brass who served in the former president’s government.
  
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• ‘This is his essence’: Lost Chopin waltz emerges in New York museum

  22-11-2024 09:30 via smh.com.au
  
  Musically, the piece evokes the “brilliant style” that made Chopin a luminary in his time.
  
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• Police in Laos close hostel where Australian victims of suspected methanol poisoning stayed

  22-11-2024 09:24 via smh.com.au
  
  The venue’s manager is assisting police in the capital Vientiane while foreigners in Vang Vieng are being told not to drink free alcohol.
  
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• Police order Laos methanol hostel to close

  22-11-2024 08:56 via smh.com.au
  
  The venue’s manager was questioned in the capital Vientiane on Friday as the last of the guests at Nana Backpacker hostel moved out.
  
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• Loyalist, lobbyist, Fox talent: Who is Pam Bondi, Trump’s new A-G pick?

  22-11-2024 07:28 via smh.com.au
  
  The former Democrat was attorney-general in Florida where her path has crossed Trump’s more than once.
  
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• World of photos, November 23, 2024

  22-11-2024 05:52 via smh.com.au
  
  The best photos from the international wire agencies as chosen by our picture editors.
  
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• The limits of ‘King Trump’s’ powers are being tested

  22-11-2024 05:30 via smh.com.au
  
  US President-elect Donald Trump is heading into the third weekend after the election looking his weakest since polling day.
  
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• Donald Trump names former defence lawyer Pam Bondi for US attorney-general

  22-11-2024 02:04 via smh.com.au
  
  Donald Trump has tapped former defence lawyer Pam Bondi for US attorney-general after Matt Gaetz's withdrawal.
  
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• ICC issues arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister and Hamas official over war crimes

  22-11-2024 01:49 via smh.com.au
  
  Arrest warrants issued by International Criminal Court for Israeli Prime Minister and top Hamas official.
  
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• Trump names Pam Bondi as attorney-general nominee after Matt Gaetz withdraws

  22-11-2024 01:19 via smh.com.au
  
  In announcing Bondi, a prosecutor of 20 years, Trump posted: “For too long, the partisan Department of Justice has been weaponised against me.”
  
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• The International Criminal Court puts its reputation on trial by chasing Netanyahu

  22-11-2024 01:10 via smh.com.au
  
  In issuing of arrest warrants for the Israeli prime minister and his former defence minister puts at stake not just their fate but the reputation of the court itself.
  
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• Russia fires ‘nuclear capable’ ballistic missile at Ukraine

  21-11-2024 22:12 via smh.com.au
  
  The war in Ukraine “has acquired elements of a global character,” the Russian leader said in an address to the nation.
  
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• British woman fifth suspected death in Laos drink poisoning

  21-11-2024 22:00 via smh.com.au
  
  British media have reported that a 28-year-old lawyer from London died after consuming drinks laced with methanol.
  
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• British woman fifth death in suspected Laos drink poisoning

  21-11-2024 22:00 via smh.com.au
  
  British media have reported that a 28-year-old lawyer from London died after consuming drinks laced with methanol.
  
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• British woman who drank tainted alcohol in Laos named fifth known death in case

  21-11-2024 20:19 via smh.com.au
  
  British media reported that a 28-year-old lawyer from south-east London was among the tourists who died after consuming drinks laced with methanol.
  
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• British woman who drank tainted alcohol in Laos is named fifth known death in case

  21-11-2024 20:19 via smh.com.au
  
  British media reported that a 28-year-old lawyer from southeast London was among the tourists who died after consuming drinks laced with methanol.
  
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• British woman fifth known death in suspected methanol poisoning in Laos

  21-11-2024 20:19 via smh.com.au
  
  British media reported that a 28-year-old lawyer from southeast London was among the tourists who died.
  
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• Rebranding the green, green grass of Wales

  21-11-2024 19:54 via smh.com.au
  
  In a burst of national pride, Wales is slowly purging the names the English bestowed upon many of its natural beauties. But not everyone is happy.
  
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• Matt Gaetz withdraws as Trump’s pick for attorney general

  21-11-2024 19:22 via smh.com.au
  
  Soon after, Trump posted: “I greatly appreciate the recent efforts of Matt Gaetz in seeking approval to be Attorney General.”
  
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• ICC issues arrest warrants for Israel’s Netanyahu, Gallant and Hamas leader

  21-11-2024 15:00 via smh.com.au
  
  The ICC judges said there were reasonable grounds to believe Netanyahu and Gallant were criminally responsible for starvation in Gaza and the persecution of Palestinians.
  
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• Angela Merkel reveals advice the Pope gave her to deal with Donald Trump

  21-11-2024 09:30 via smh.com.au
  
  The long-serving German chancellor sought counsel on how to tackle the US president-elect’s “property developer mentality”.
  
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• Republicans on House Ethics reject release of report on Matt Gaetz

  21-11-2024 04:55 via smh.com.au
  
  In one his first jobs as VP-elect, J.D. Vance is seeking to rally support for Trump’s controversial nominee for attorney-general.
  
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• Hamas rules out hostage deal until Gaza war ends

  21-11-2024 04:29 via smh.com.au
  
  Meanwhile, the US has vetoed a UN resolution on a ceasefire deal between Hamas and Israel.
  
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• World of photos, November 22, 2024

  21-11-2024 04:03 via smh.com.au
  
  The best photos from the international wire agencies as chosen by our picture editors.
  
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• Storm Shadow missiles used on Russia

  21-11-2024 01:38 via smh.com.au
  
  Footage from Ukrainian and Russian sources reportedly showing British missiles launched into Russia.
  
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• Forget Melania, Musk’s all set to be Trump’s ‘first buddy’

  21-11-2024 01:30 via smh.com.au
  
  With Melania conspicuously absent, Elon Musk is now the one in every Trump photo. But the moment may come when Musk, too, swats away Trump’s hand.
  
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• Ukraine launches British cruise missiles into Russia

  21-11-2024 01:29 via smh.com.au
  
  The Biden administration also announced it will give Ukraine antipersonnel mines to help it slow Russia’s battlefield advances.
  
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• US citizen becomes third person to die in Laos

  20-11-2024 21:19 via smh.com.au
  
  A US citizen has become the third person to die in Laos from a suspected mass poisoning event as two Australian women remain on life support.
  
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• ‘Grave allegations’: J.D. Vance dispatched as battle over Matt Gaetz nomination begins

  20-11-2024 21:15 via smh.com.au
  
  In one his first jobs as VP-elect, Vance is seeking to rally support for Trump’s controversial nominee for attorney-general.
  
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• US citizen the third suspected death in Laos drink poisoning tragedy

  20-11-2024 20:01 via smh.com.au
  
  The State Department said it was “closely monitoring” the situation.
  
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