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- Jailed Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny dies aged 47
- New doctors making the move to some of the nation’s most remote regional hospitals in the Northern Territory
- Shayna Jack celebrates a bronze medal in the blue riband 100m freestyle in Doha
The Russian Prison Service says Russian opposition figure Alexei Navalny has died at the age of 47 after collapsing and losing consciousness at a penal colony north of the Arctic Circle where he was serving a long jail term.
The Federal Penitentiary Service said in a statement that Navalny "felt unwell" after a walk at the penal colony in Kharp, about 1,900 km north east of Moscow.
Mr Navalny, by far Russia's most famous opposition figure, rose to prominence more than a decade ago by voicing allegations of corruption on a vast scale.
He was serving a 19 year prison sentence on“extremism” charges that were condemned by human rights organisations and in 2023, he was moved to the remote prison colony in the Arctic Circle where he reportedly died.
Mr Navalny's wife Yulia Navalnaya has blamed the Russian government for his death.
"If it is true I want Putin and all his allies, his government, I want them all to know that they would be held responsible for what they have done with our country, with our family with my husband."
Mr Navalny is not the first opposition figure or Kremlin critic to die or be penalised for speaking out against Putin’s government.
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Donald Trump has suffered a big blow as a New York judge ordered the former president and his companies to pay $355 million in penalties for what the judge described as a scheme to deceive banks and insurers by exaggerating his wealth on his annual financial statements.
The ruling adds to Mr Trump's legal woes as he prepares to defend himself at trial against criminal charges in four cases while also vying for the Republican presidential nomination.
Mr Trump and his sons have denied any wrongdoing and characterised the case as politically motivated.
His lawyers said they would appeal.
Attorney General of New York Letitia James say the justice system has a responsibility to protect integrity in the marketplace.
"No matter how rich, powerful or politically connected you are, everyone must play by the same rules. We have a responsibility to protect the integrity of the marketplace. And for years, Donald Trump engaged in deceptive business practices and tremendous fraud. Donald Trump falsely, knowingly, inflated his net worth by billions of dollars to unjustly enrich himself, his family and to cheat the system.”
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More than 200 New Doctors are making the move to some of the nation’s most remote regional hospitals in the Northern Territory to complete their medical internship.
Illnesses that have all but been eradicated from the developed world, are still found at alarming levels through Northern Australia. with homelessness, overcrowding and poverty part of the problem.
The Australian Medical Association says it's just the tip of what's needed in the Northern Territory.
Dr Julianna Wan an Intern at NT Health is one of those who has made the move.
"I think the main reason in choosing Darwin is a first step in the right direction of what Doctor I would like to become. Obviously a lot of people would be aware of the health disparities around Darwin and in NT Health and I would like to be part of that change to bridge the gap."]
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In Victoria a growing number women from migrant and refugees backgrounds are taking part in a six-week driving course at a community centre in Melbourne's inner-city.
For migrant women who can't drive not having a license can be a major barrier to work and independence.
The program was recently awarded a grant under a Victorian government program to support women in the state through in-language lessons as part of a free driving course.
Victoria's Minister for Women Natalie Hutchins says a drivers' licence allows women to better participate in the community.
“The impacts of these women being able to get their license is just huge on their local community and their families, because it gives them that independence and connection that they need to thrive.”
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Shayna Jack has celebrated her second individual world championship medal, splashing to bronze in the blue riband 100m freestyle in Doha.
The 25-year-old Australian, who's bounced back following her mental health struggles while battling to clear her name after testing positive for a banned substance, added the medal on Friday to the 50m free silver she won at Fukuoka last year.
Brisbane's Jack has now won 15 world medals - 13 of them having come in relays and four in this Doha edition.
