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Adelaide Writers Week faces backlash as dozens of writers withdraw in solidarity with Palestinian-Australian author Randa Abdel-Fattah, who was dropped from the lineup due to cultural sensitivities following the Bondi Beach terrorist attack. Critics argue the move is censorship and discriminatory against Palestinian voices, while the festival board defends the decision as promoting social cohesion. Checkout Solipillow.com

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Overnight, Russia launched a devastating attack on Ukraine, striking Kyiv and Lviv with drones and missiles. Four killed, twenty-two injured in Kyiv, with critical infrastructure targeted in Lviv. Rescue workers among the casualties, and services disrupted due to the cold weather. Checkout Solipillow.com

Australias Prime Minister Announces Royal Commission into Bondi Mass Shooting In response to mounting pressure, Australias PM Anthony Albanese has established a royal commission to investigate the deadly Bondi mass shooting. The commission, led by former High Court judge Virginia Bell, will examine the rise of anti-Semitism, religious extremism, and intelligence agency failures. The probe will also recommend steps to enhance social cohesion. While some Jewish groups oppose Bells appointment, Albanese defends her as widely respected. A separate inquiry by former spy chief Dennis Richardson will also contribute to the federal probe. Albanese emphasizes the importance of this commission for national security and unity, without delaying criminal trials. Checkout Solipillow.com

Victoria braces for catastrophic bushfires as two major blazes rage near Mount Lawson state park and Longwood, burning over 15,000 hectares. Pyrocumulus clouds generate lightning, threatening to ignite more fires. Authorities warn of extreme conditions on Friday, with temperatures over 40°C, wind gusts up to 100km/h, and a total fire ban. Campers along rivers, lakes, and popular spots like the Grampians and Great Ocean Road are urged to leave high-risk areas before 7 a.m. Meanwhile, scorching heat hits South Australia, the Australian Capital Territory, and New South Wales, with poor air quality affecting those with respiratory issues. Checkout Solipillow.com

U.S. Immigration Agent Shoots and Kills Woman in Minneapolis: A National Flashpoint Emerges In Minneapolis, a U.S. immigration agent fatally shot Renee Nicole Good, a 37-year-old woman, in her car during a massive ICE enforcement surge. The Trump administration claims Good threatened agents, but Mayor Jacob Frey disputes this, calling it complete nonsense. Goods family describes her as compassionate, and her death sparked protests. Video footage shows an officer firing two shots as Goods vehicle moves slowly. The operation targets fraudsters, murderers, and gang members, with allegations of welfare fraud by Somali immigrants. Governor Tim Walz criticizes the operation, and Trump defends the shooting online. Protests are spreading across the nation, turning this incident into a national flashpoint. Checkout Solipillow.com