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Bulletins — 2026-08-07
News
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In international news, a US Senate panel has voted to hold Doctor Anthony Fauci in contempt after he invoked his Fifth Amendment rights over one hundred times at a recent COVID hearing.
In another development, North Korea has fired a short-range ballistic missile toward Japan, amid rising tensions following Japan's military enhancement in the region.
Closer to home, Israel faces accusations of targeting journalists, with reports stating that Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil was killed in strikes that human rights groups describe as deliberate.
In sports, North Queensland Cowboys celebrated a resurgence after Jason Taumalolo ended a four-year try-scoring drought, leading his team to victory over Gold Coast.
On a positive note, Iranian soccer players Fatemeh Pasandideh and Atefeh Ramezanisadeh have been granted citizenship after seeking asylum.
Finally, a young father who suffered permanent brain damage during a police arrest in Victoria has settled a lawsuit believed to be worth almost fourteen million dollars.
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Sport
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In sports today, Geelong has been cleared by the AFL, avoiding sanctions for a controversial concussion deal with a player who has a history of brain injuries. Meanwhile, a Victorian court has been asked to impose jail time on former AFL player Nicky Winmar, as the victim of his assault continues to experience severe flashbacks. In netball, Swifts player Teigan O'Shannassy has highlighted ongoing challenges for women in sport, drawing attention to uniform issues as part of broader body image concerns affecting elite female athletes. Lastly, Fremantle’s coach Justin Longmuir downplayed the significance of this weekend's match at the MCG, labelling it a mere ‘dress rehearsal’ despite his team being clear flag favourites as they aim for the minor premiership.
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