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Pauline Hanson denies responsibility for colouring book depicting Bluey being held at knifepoint
Book handed to children at agricultural show amid criticism of One Nation’s use of popular cartoon character in ‘Please Explain’ video
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Afghan opium poppy cultivation quadruples despite Taliban ban, UN says
The UN estimates that cultivation rose to about 43,000 hectares in 2026. The Taliban disputes the figure, while farmers describe difficulty replacing lost income.
Airline groups ask US CDC to reconsider Ebola travel declarations
IATA and Airlines for America say airlines have too little time to collect declarations from every US-bound passenger and crew member before a planned November 3 start.
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