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Welcome to SBS News In Easy English. I'm Catriona Stirrat.
WARNING: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander listeners are advised that this story includes the name of an Indigenous person who has passed away.
Police have begun charging protesters after a night of unrest in Alice Springs, triggered by the arrest of a man accused of the death of five year old Kumanjayi Little Baby.
NT Police Commissioner Martin Dole has confirmed one person has been arrested and more charges are expected, after an angry crowd attacked 47 year old Jefferson Lewis and then tried to storm the hospital he was taken to.
Takeaway alcohol has also been banned in Alice Springs today and sales will be limited on Saturday, though the Commissioner has said the violence did not represent the broader community response.
Northern Territory Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro has backed the police's actions.
"We saw police, firies, and ambulances attacked. Now attacks on frontline workers are never acceptable. And whilst we appreciate and understand that people are angry and grieving, there is never an excuse or an acceptability of violence as a response."
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Top US military leaders are briefing US President Donald Trump on potential action against Iran.
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Dan Caine, and the head of Central Command - Admiral Brad Cooper - are leading the briefing, along with US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
It is unclear what options are being discussed, but the briefing is expected to focus on actions that the United States believes are needed to compel Iran to negotiate an end to the conflict.
There has been no exchange of fire between the US armed forces and Iran since a fragile ceasefire began more than three weeks ago.
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Federal Independent MP, Allegra Spender, says the Federal Government has questions to answer about counter terrorism funding, following the interim report of the antisemitism royal commission.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has questioned report findings that spending on counter-terrorism 'significantly declined' ahead of the Bondi terror attack.
The report made 14 recommendations including more security at Jewish events, a review of Australia's intelligence systems and nationally consistent gun laws.
Allegra Spender told Channel Nine's Today show the public hearings starting next week will be critical.
"The report does raise the question about counter terrorism funding and I think those are questions the government needs to answer, that is really important. There are also questions about NSW policing, particularly on this event and also the coordination between different levels of security services so I think the interim report raises really important questions and there are a number of groups including the government that will be on the hook to give answers."
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King Charles and Queen Camilla have wrapped up their tour of the United States with a quick stop by the White House to bid farewell to US President Donald Trump.
The trip coincided with the 250th anniversary of the US winning its independence from British colonial rule.
King Charles also highlighted the "unbreakable bond" and "indispensable alliance" between the two countries.
Relations between the US and UK have been strained in recent months after the United Kingdom declined to join the US and Israel's attacks against Iran.
President Trump said on Thursday he was removing certain US tariffs on Scotch whiskey after the royal visit.
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To sport now,
A match between Collingwood and Hawthorn has ended in a draw, in an extraordinary thriller at the MCG.
The Magpies consistently threatened to take the lead, but Hawk Dylan Moore kicked a last second equaliser after the siren.
With Collingwood up by six points, returning skipper Darcy Moore dropped a mark in the final seconds of the final quarter, then tackled Dylan Moore high, giving away the decisive free kick that resulted in a 93-all draw.
Despite the disappointing result for Hawthorn, the team has maintained a run of seven unbeaten games, which moves them two points clear of Sydney and Fremantle at the top of the ladder.
That was SBS News In Easy English. I'm Catriona Stirrat.
