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Europe
‘We’re prepared’: Europe has Trump playbook ready to roll, sources say
The European Union’s so-called Trump task force spent 2024 preparing for a possible trade dispute. Specifics are secret, but guiding principles are becoming clear.
- by Jeanna Smialek
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Kerr’s ‘stupid and white’ remark was an insult and racist, court told
The prosecutor submitted to the jury that calling a white man “white” was “plainly not as loaded” as calling a black man “black”, but it was still racist.
- by Rob Harris
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Performing arts
‘I used to be a bit mean about it’: One thing Barry Humphries’ son regrets about their relationship
Oscar Humphries opens up on why the family is selling his late father’s rare art and book collection, and his dad’s love of Oscar Wilde and artist Charles Conder.
- by Rob Harris
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Courts
Kristie Mewis says Sam Kerr ‘speaking her truth’ during altercation with police
Former US international soccer player Kristie Mewis told the court she feared for her life during the taxi ride at the centre of Sam Kerr’s London trial.
- by Rob Harris
Swedish school gunman was unemployed ‘recluse’, motives unclear
One mourner said he was disappointed that the police were slow to establish a motive and believed the attack may have been “politically motivated.”
- by Akhtar Makoii and Sascha Rosylakov
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Courts
Sam Kerr tells court of ‘serial killer’ fear that stopped her getting into taxis
The Matildas captain said she grew up in Perth hearing stories about how the Claremont serial killer could be a taxi driver.
- by Rob Harris
‘Did not find any murders’: Top doctors question conviction of UK ‘killer nurse’
Lucy Letby was sentenced to life in prison for the murder or attempted murder of 14 babies. An international panel of specialists has now raised doubts about the evidence used to convict her.
- by Megan Specia
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Mass shooting
‘Brutal violence’: Multiple people killed in shooting at school in Sweden
The gunman is believed to be among those killed and a search is continuing at the school for other possible victims, the local police chief said.
- by Stefanie Dazio, Johan Ahlander and Simon Johnson
‘Two very angry girls’: Listen to four things Sam Kerr told police after drunken altercation
The 31-year-old has pleaded not guilty to a charge of racially aggravated harassment of a police officer in 2023, accepting she made the comments but denying the comments amounted to the charge.
- by Rob Harris
‘Upset’ police officer challenged over his motives in Sam Kerr prosecution
The British police officer who alleges he was racially abused by soccer star Sam Kerr was determined to pursue her prosecution after she called him “stupid and white”, a court has heard.
- by Rob Harris
Tourists scramble to leave Santorini amid quake fears
Schools have been closed and search and rescue teams have been sent to the Greek island in advance, after more than 200 tremors in three days sparked concern a bigger earthquake is coming.
- by Derek Gatopoulos
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