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Anthony Albanese rules out gas export tax on existing contracts and criticises ‘populist’ campaign
Apr 29, 2026 - World 
Prime minister says the middle of a global fuel crisis is ‘the worst possible time to jeopardise’ Australia’s partnerships with Asian trading partnersFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAnthony Albanese has confirmed next month’s federal budget will not include a new tax on existing gas export contracts as he criticised the “populist” campaign calling for a levy on producers.As reported last week, the prime minister was poised to reject pressure to introduce a 25% tax on gas exports amid concerns the intervention could alienate the Asian trading partners Australia is relying on for supplies of diesel and petrol. Continue reading...
Europol task force nets 280 arrests as 'violence for hire' spreads across Europe
Apr 29, 2026 - World 
European Union police agency Europol says that an international task force formed to crack down on violence as a criminal service has led to 280 arrests in its first year
Colombians are divided over the fate of hippos linked to Pablo Escobar
Apr 29, 2026 - World
In Colombia, hippos introduced by Pablo Escobar in the 1980s have become a major issue
S. Korean court sentences ex-Pres. to 7 years for charges including resisting arrest
Apr 29, 2026 - World
South Korean appeals court on Wednesday sentenced ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol to seven years in prison for resisting arrest and bypassing a legitimate Cabinet meeting before his brief imposition of martial law in December 2024
Ferragamo expands leather mapping efforts as EU sustainability rules take shape
Apr 29, 2026 - World
Salvatore Ferragamo is mapping the origin of much of the leather used in its products
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