Gaza genocide court case begins, blacklisted debt collector still operating, Trump’s courtroom outburst
Paul Gallagher
Good morning. South Africa has opened its landmark case at the UN’s international court of justice, alleging that Israel has shown “chilling” intent to commit genocide against Palestinians. But Israel’s foreign ministry called the case “one of the greatest shows of hypocrisy in history”.
In other news, we reveal that debt collection firm Panthera is under investigation in Victoria as its entities continue to collect debts in the state – despite the company being blacklisted for unlawful conduct.
And former US president Donald Trump has launched a verbal onslaught against the court during closing arguments in his civil fraud trial in New York.
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Panthera | One of Australia’s largest debt collection companies is still operating in Victoria, despite being blacklisted over its unlawful pursuit of false debts, undue harassment and misleading conduct.
‘Inhuman’ | Australia’s offshore detention regime has been denounced by Human Rights Watch, after the Labor government returned asylum seekers to facilities in Nauru last year.
Swipe right? | Foreign visitors to Colombia are being warned to take serious caution when using dating apps after a spate of suspicious deaths in the South American country.
Marriage equality | Greek prime minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is facing fierce opposition after his pledge to legalise same-sex marriage ignited intense debate.
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Guardian Australia journalists Tory Shepherd and Sarah Martin (pictured) have been friends a long time. In this final episode of our The tale I dine out on series, they recount a hectic night in Hamburg during the 2017 G20, in which an encounter with Vladimir Putin’s security team gave them the story of a lifetime.
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Electric vehicle sales are booming in Australia, and longtime favourite makes and models are being ignored in favour of Tesla and BYD. Newcomer brands and luxury marques are dominating as mainstream players struggle to match the pace of the fast-evolving market. Have Australian drivers finally charged into electric vehicles?
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As part of our ultimate summer reading list series, we’re sharing 15 great celebrity memoirs – from Patrick Stewart and Britney Spears, to Matthew Perry and Patti Smith. Whether you’re after a gossipy tell-all or an inspiring personal story, there’s something to suit every kind of reader in these picks by Guardian Australia’s staff and critics.
ABS | The latest household spending and lending indicators figures are due to be released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
Sport | The women’s stages of the 2024 Santos Tour Down Under are set to begin in South Australia.
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