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- Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has addressed the US Congress
- Typhoon Gaemi makes landfall in Taiwan with wind gusts of 240 kilometres per hour
- Australia's flag bearers for the Paris Olympics have been named
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has addressed both chambers of the US Congress saying America and Israel "must stand together".
Referencing the October 7 attacks by Hamas when 1,200 people were killed and 251 others taken hostage, he called it a day that "will live in infamy".
Thousands of demonstrators gathered outside the US Capitol building, demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.
Mr Netanyahu called the demonstrators "Iran's useful idiots".
"When the tyrants of Tehran, who hang gays from cranes and murder women not covering their hair, are praising, promoting and funding you, you have officially become Iran's useful idiots."
The speech comes after nine months of Israel's campaign in Gaza.
The Palestinian health ministry puts the number of people killed there at more than 39,000.
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The treatment of people in New Zealand’s state and faith-based care institutions has been described as a “national disgrace” after a long awaited report was handed down.
It found that at least 200-thousand children and vulnerable adults were abused while in care over a 70 year period.
New Zealand's Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says the victims are heard and believed.
"The Royal Commission Inquiry into Abuse in Care Report is of historical significance to New Zealand. It is the result of the largest and most complex public inquiry ever held on our shores. Because of this, the content needs to be considered with respect and care. It cannot be rushed. This is a dark and sorrowful day in New Zealand's history. As a society and as a state, we should have done better. I am determined that we will do so."
The New Zealand government will deliver an official apology in November.
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Typhoon Gaemi has made landfall in Taiwan with wind gusts of up to 240 kilometres per hour.
Weather officials say it will bring up to 1.8 metres of rainfall to central and southern areas.
Schools and shopping centres are closed and streets deserted.
Travellers like Pedro Torres have been trying to fly out of Taipei before the typhoon hit.
"I know that if I don't get out right now, that means I'm going to be stuck in the city for at least three to four extra days. So, I just prefer to get out even if it’s more expensive because I'm going to spend that money anyways on staying here.”
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Over $100 million dollars is to be spent over the next four years to finalise and implement the recommendations of Australia's multicultural framework review.
The review, which took 12 months and heard from hundreds of people and community groups, made 29 recommendations.
Dr Hass Dellal, chair of the Multicultural Framework Review, says it will help governments.
"The report also sets a new benchmark for government on how to engage with community as a whole. It also reminds us that multiculturalism stems out of Australian democracy which confers rights and is based on the premise that all people of Australia should have an overriding and unifying commitment to Australia and a shared responsibility to its interest and its future."
The government is yet to finalise its position on all recommendations, but says it's committed to the three key principals of connection, identity and belonging, and inclusion.
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Celebrations have erupted in Utah as the International Olympic Committee announced Salt Lake City as the host of the 2034 Winter Olympic Games.
The US city, which hosted the 2002 Winter Games, earned 83 votes out of 89 at the IOC session.
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And in Olympic news...
Paddler Jessica Fox and hockey veteran Eddie Ockenden will lead the Australian Olympic Team as flag bearers at the Opening Ceremony in Paris.
The pair was announced by Chef de Mission Anna Meares at a special ceremony at the Paris Mint.
