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Designating the Domain a protest site? The changes Minns is considering to avoid ‘unnecessary burden’ from demonstrations
Jan 28, 2026 - World 
NSW premier also said to be considering altering the form 1 system which protects protesters as polling shows increased support for strengthening police powersFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe New South Wales 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...
Albanese to push states on gun buyback scheme despite opposition from Queensland and NT
Jan 28, 2026 - World
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 gunsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet 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...
What to know about Gaza's Rafah crossing, which could open within days
Jan 28, 2026 - World 
The Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt could open within days
Rwanda sues the UK over controversial migrant deal
Jan 28, 2026 - World
Rwanda has said it is suing the United Kingdom to seek payments over an aborted, controversial migrant deal under which the East African nation was to host deported asylum seekers from the European country
Rwanda takes U.K. to international court over abandoned asylum deal
Jan 28, 2026 - World 
Rwanda has said it is suing the United Kingdom to seek payments over an aborted, controversial migrant deal under which the East African nation was to host deported asylum seekers from the European country.
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