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Venice Biennale risks losing EU funding over planned Russia involvement

theguardian.comMar 12, 2026

European Commission says it will suspend €2m grant if organisers of arts festival go ahead with proposalsThe European Commission has warned it will cut funding for the Venice Biennale if organisers go ahead with plans to include Russia.The commission reiterat…

Iraqi official urges Australia to take back alleged IS fighters during meeting with ambassador

theguardian.comMar 12, 2026

Iraq’s national security adviser Qassim al-Araji says he told Australian ambassador that countries should repatriate prisonersGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA senior Iraqi government official has implored Australia to repatriate a …

Capital gains tax discount ‘overwhelmingly’ benefits investors in Australia’s richest electorates, analysis shows

theguardian.comMar 12, 2026

Chief executive of Acoss, who undertook the study, says ‘it’s clear this tax break funnels billions into the wealthiest parts of our country’Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastInvestors who live in the wealthy electorate of Wentworth i…

NSW minister ‘not going anywhere’ as calls mount for independent inquiry into children living with convicted killer

theguardian.comMar 12, 2026

Child welfare advocates demand accountability after revelations two children in care of state lived with triple killer Regina ArthurellFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA New South…

‘A massive headache’: Russians move to walkie-talkies as internet blackouts hit Moscow

theguardian.comMar 12, 2026

Kremlin appearing to ramp up control over internet, as it tests new ‘whitelist’ restrictions and pushes people to state-owned appMuscovites have been turning to walkie-talkies and pagers amid unexplained disruptions to internet services in the capital, as the…