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In a dramatic and controversial move that has sent shockwaves through American politics, former President Donald Trump has revoked the security clearances of more than 15 former White House officials and prominent Democratic figures—including President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. In a memorandum released on Friday, Trump declared that it was “no longer in the national interest” for the listed individuals to retain access to classified information and secure government facilities. This unprecedented decision has sparked fierce debate, with critics decrying it as a “weaponization of the legal system” aimed at silencing dissent and undermining democratic norms.

In a game that had the crowd on the edge of their seats and encapsulated the spirit of Australian football, Collingwood edged out Footscray by six points in a pulsating thriller at the MCG on Friday night. For Footscray, a club steeped in history and celebrating its centenary in the V/AFL, the defeat was a bitter pill to swallow—even as they had hoped to commemorate 100 years of competition with pride and passion. But on the night, it was the Magpies, with their signature grit and determination, who emerged victorious, spoiling what many had hoped would be a jubilant celebration for the Bulldogs.

In a stunning turn of events that has sent shockwaves throughout the aviation industry, at least seven international flights departing from Bali have been cancelled after Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki, a 1,703-meter twin-peaked volcano located on the tourist island of Flores, erupted violently for 11 minutes and nine seconds late on Thursday. The eruption produced a thick, dark ash plume that soared 8 kilometers (approximately 5 miles) into the sky, forcing local authorities to take swift action and raise the volcano’s alert status to its highest level.

In a candid revelation that has captivated fans and stirred discussion, renowned podcaster Amanda Hirsch shared a screenshot of a handwritten note she received from Meghan, Duchess of Sussex. The note was sent in response to Hirsch’s public expression of concern over the backlash Meghan might face following the release of her new show, With Love, Meghan. In her characteristic cheeky style, the Duchess reassured Hirsch, urging her not to be afraid.

A radical shake-up in Western Australia’s government has left even the state’s new health minister, Meredith Hammat, uncertain about where the buck stops. In a surprise announcement on Tuesday, Premier Roger Cook revealed that first-time minister Hammat would assume the complex and challenging health portfolio—a decision that has sparked immediate questions regarding how the responsibilities will be shared within the new departmental structure. The move forms part of Cook’s broader strategy to adopt a more team-like approach to health governance, introducing new portfolios for health infrastructure, preventative health, and aged care.

In a dramatic escalation of violence, Israeli air strikes in the Gaza Strip have reportedly killed over 400 people overnight, marking a devastating end to a two-month ceasefire. The renewed offensive, launched after a prolonged period of relative calm, has shattered the hopes of hostages’ families and plunged the region into renewed chaos. Israeli officials warned that if Hamas continues to “play games,” the military will intensify its air strikes until the terrorist group agrees to a new hostage release plan. Meanwhile, families on both sides of the conflict fear that those still held captive may soon face a grim fate.

Queen Mary of Denmark, the much-admired Aussie-born monarch, has been forced to cancel all her upcoming royal engagements after succumbing to a mysterious illness. In a shocking turn of events that has sent ripples through the royal household and captivated the public’s attention, the queen was unable to attend scheduled events at the Danish Heart Association’s "Together for the Heart" ceremony in Copenhagen on Wednesday and an event hosted by the Mary Foundation at the University of Copenhagen on Friday.

A devastating fire at Pulse nightclub in Kocani, North Macedonia, has claimed the lives of at least 59 people and left around 155 others injured. The tragedy unfolded during a concert by popular hip-hop duo DNK, attended by an estimated 1,500 people. Officials say that the fire was triggered by the use of pyrotechnics by young club-goers, which ignited the roof of the venue.