Kim Keon Hee, wife of South Korea’s ousted president, jailed for corruption pred 5 urami in 53 minutami Ex-first lady sentenced to 20 months for receiving gifts for political favours, as Yoon Suk Yeol awaits rebellion verdictThe wife of South Korea’s ousted president Yoon Suk Yeol has been sentenced to 20 months in prison for corruption, as her husband awaits a verdict on a high-stakes rebellion charge that could result in the death penalty or life imprisonment.Kim Keon Hee was sentenced for receiving luxury gifts including a Graff diamond necklace and a Chanel bag from the Unification Church in return for promises of political favours. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Trump continues to rail against Ilhan Omar after town hall attack – live pred 6 urami in 7 minutami Trump calls Minnesota congresswoman a ‘fraud’ who ‘probably had herself sprayed’; Omar says ‘I don’t let bullies win’ in remarks after town hall attackOmar sprayed with unknown substance at Minneapolis town hallWhen Donald Trump was asked in an interview with ABC on whether he saw the video of the spray attack on Ilhan Omar, he said “No, I don’t think about her.”“I think she’s a fraud. I really don’t think about that,” he continued. “She probably had herself sprayed, knowing her.” Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Designating the Domain a protest site? The changes Minns is considering to avoid ‘unnecessary burden’ from demonstrations pred 6 urami in 8 minutami NSW premier also said to be considering altering the form 1 system which protects protesters as polling shows increased support for strengthening police powersGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe NSW premier, Chris Minns, is understood to be considering changes to the form 1 system and land use policies to curtail protests in the Sydney CBD.A poll of 1,022 Australians conducted between Tuesday and Friday last week revealed 62% of respondents nationally and the same proportion in NSW, supported strengthening police powers to curb protests, with just 17% opposing; 38% said they “strongly support”. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Albanese to push states on gun buyback scheme despite opposition from Queensland and NT pred 6 urami in 8 minutami Under the laws, which came in the wake of the Bondi terror attack, the states will be responsible for the collection and processing of surrendered gunsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAnthony Albanese will push national cabinet to thrash out details of the federal government’s looming gun buyback program, set to cost hundreds of millions of dollars, even as Queensland and the Northern Territory refuse to sign up.Friday’s meeting of national cabinet is focused on settling health and disability funding between premiers and the prime minister. But details to roll out the guns buyback – established in laws rushed through parliament last week in response to the Bondi beach terror attack – require swift agreement with state governments. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
YouTube criticised after pulling out of UK TV audience ratings pred 6 urami in 9 minutami Owner Google moves to block Barb data access months after allowing 200 channels to be monitoredYouTube has been criticised by the TV and advertising industry after suspending its participation in a key measurement system that compares viewership on the social media site with other streamers such as Netflix and TV broadcasters.YouTube owner Google has sent “cease and desist” letters to Barb, which publishes audience figures that are used as the UK industry standard, and Kantar Media, its research partner in the service. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
