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Indian officials who gained fame by enforcing rules
Tukaram Mundhe and RS Batth became social media stars due to inspections and demolitions, while experts warn of the pressures faced by civil servants.

Queensland records fifth peak of 92 deaths in child protection system
New data reveals the highest number of deaths in five years, as scandals erupt over artificial intelligence and transport safety.

Višković denies knowledge of cocaine smuggling in his security detail
The former prime minister claims he was unaware of the activities of his head of security, who is under investigation, and states that the publication of the affair is part of a pre-election campaign.

Supreme Court reviews Trump's immigration detention policy
The court will rule on mandatory detention without bail, while Trump does not rule out deploying agents to polling stations.

Trump admits regret over nominations of three Supreme Court justices
In an interview with Time, he said the nominees 'overruled him too often' and were not the people he had spoken to for the job.

Tennessee: Woman survives attempted execution, taken to hospital
The inmate received two doses of pentobarbital and was transported to hospital; lawyers say the case is unprecedented.

Tennessee fails to execute Christa Pike
Lawyers claim Pike received two doses of lethal injection and survived, with witnesses reporting she was heard snoring 40 minutes after the administration of pentobarbital.

Supreme Court approves death penalty for Christa Pike
Pike is set to become the first woman executed in Tennessee in over 200 years, despite the dissent of three judges.

Queensland misses deadline for Thriving Kids program
The federal program supporting children with autism and developmental delays begins today in all states except Queensland.

Labour considers UK re-entry into EU
Downing Street has contacted polling agencies and think tanks to assess whether there is consensus for a pledge to rejoin the EU.

Zaharova: Weapons factories are potential targets
The spokesperson for the Russian foreign ministry has warned that European factories producing weapons for Ukraine are not safe.

ICRC: Settler violence makes life for Palestinians untenable
Attack on the Tubasi family in the village of Jalud has drawn condemnation from Israeli officials and warnings of a campaign of terror in the West Bank.

Flydubai pilot stabbed colleague, plane made emergency landing in Saudi Arabia
The plane on the Dubai to Tel Aviv route with 174 passengers was diverted to Tabou after a physical altercation in the cockpit; Israeli authorities suspect an attempted terrorist attack.

Burnham: Brexit has done more harm than good
The prime minister says the country should consider models of relations with the EU, including a return to the Union.

Vučić resigns, Brnabić assumes role on interim basis
Former Serbian president continues campaign as head of SNS list, while political analysts predict a tight election night and possible unrest.

Shoebridge in race for new Greens leader
The new leader is expected to be announced on Wednesday, with the New South Wales senator emerging as the favourite.

More than 400 people arrested in France
Protests by high school students over overcrowded classrooms and a shortage of teachers have escalated across the country, with 48 police officers injured.

Shoebridge and Hodgins-May to stand for Greens leadership
Candidates promise 'fresh' team, school meals and to halt new coal and gas projects.