SEOUL, South Korea (AP) – South Korea’s liberal-led legislature on Wednesday passed a bill allowing heavy punitive damages against traditional news and internet media for publishing “false or fabricated information,” brushing aside concerns the legislation could lead to greater censorship.
A powerful winter storm swept across Southern California on Wednesday, with heavy rain threatening mudslides in areas scorched by wildfires, bringing near white-out snow conditions in the mountains and hazardous travel for millions of holiday drivers.
Nick Kyrgios has been granted a wildcard entry into the Brisbane International as he continues his bid to return to top-level tennis ahead of the Australian Open. The former Wimbledon finalist will compete in the January 4-11 tournament in Queensland, where he claimed the title in 2018. It marks another significant step in his comeback after a lengthy injury layoff.
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WASHINGTON (AP) – The Justice Department said Wednesday that it may need a “few more weeks” to release all of its records on the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein after suddenly discovering more than a million potentially relevant documents, further delaying compliance with last Friday’s congressionally mandated deadline.
Queensland's aviation network is set for a major boost, with four international carriers expanding services as part of the State Government's $75 million Connecting Queensland Fund. The expanded routes are a cornerstone of the Government's long-term tourism blueprint, Destination 2045, aimed at strengthening global links and driving visitor growth across the state.
BETHLEHEM, West Bank (AP) – Thousands of people flocked to Bethlehem’s Manger Square on Christmas Eve as families heralded a much-needed boost of holiday spirit. The giant Christmas tree that was absent during the Israel-Hamas war returned on Wednesday.
PARIS (AP) – A pro-Russian hacking group claimed responsibility for a major cyberattack that halted package deliveries by France’s national postal service just days before Christmas, prosecutors said Wednesday. After the claim by the cybercrime group known as Noname057, French intelligence agency DGSI took over the investigation into the hacking attack.
The Queensland Government has officially opened a new Police Beat at Burleigh Heads, delivering on a key election commitment and strengthening frontline policing in one of the Gold Coast's busiest coastal communities. The $1.1 million facility on Park Avenue provides a high-visibility policing hub aimed at improving community safety and increasing police presence in the popular precinct.
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