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Australia and NZ begin New Caledonia evacuation

Australia and NZ begin New Caledonia evacuation

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The unrest began last week following a decision by lawmakers in Paris to permit more French residents to vote in local elections, a change that indigenous leaders claim will diminish the political influence of native people.

Sweden passes law lowering age to change legal gender from 18 to 16

Sweden passes law lowering age to change legal gender from 18 to 16

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Swedes can change their legal gender from the age of 16, after the Swedish parliament passed a law lowering the age. The law passed with 234 votes in favour and 94 against in Sweden’s parliament. Sweden was the first country to make gender transition legal – in 1972. But the new law has sparked a debate. For some, lowering the age from 18 to 16 will make an “important difference” but critics say more research is needed.

EU to tighten Iran sanctions after Israel attack

EU to tighten Iran sanctions after Israel attack

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The EU will expand sanctions on Iranian producers of drones and missiles following Iran’s attack on Israel. More than 300 missiles were launched from Iran, with 99% of them shot down or intercepted by Israel and its allies. Iran launched its attack after an Israeli strike on its consulate building in Syria killed 13 people.

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