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Israel's government has moved to shut down the operations of the Al Jazeera news TV network for the duration of the war in Gaza, branding it a mouthpiece for Hamas.

Should Australia adopt a register of convicted family violence offenders? This is one of the proposals politicians are being asked to ponder in the wake of at least 35 women allegedly killed by male violence this year alone.Support is available for those who may be distressed. Phone Lifeline 13 11 14; Men’s Referral Service 1300 776 491; Kids Helpline 1800 551 800; beyondblue 1300 224 636; 1800-RESPECT 1800 737 732.

Baja California state prosecutors said the relatives had viewed the corpses and recognized them as their loved ones.

Mass coral bleaching is killing sections of the Great Barrier Reef. Courtesy: AAP/Justin Marshall via the Climate Centre, Undertow Media and Divers for Climate

Tasmania's love for a star southern elephant seal named Neil could be doing him more harm than good. The three-and-a-half-year-old mammal has attracted viral social media attention for his regular forays in coastal towns and love of a scratch on a witches hat. Neil recently returned safely to the island state's shores but wildlife authorities are tight-lipped about his location.

More than 1.6 million people gathered for Madonna’s free concert at Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro on Saturday, May 4, 2024.

Western Australian police shot and killed a teenager who allegedly attacked a man in a Perth car park on Saturday night, 4th May 2024.

Deputy Premier Prue Car unveiled an emergency package to protect domestic violence victims following a two-hour cabinet meeting in Sydney on Friday, May 3, 2024. Video via AAP.For support contact 1800RESPECT the national domestic, family, and sexual violence counselling, information, and support service on 1800 737 732 or text 0458 737 732.

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