Indigenous youth leaders at the Garma Festival reflect on what comes next after the defeated Voice referendum; students in Bangladesh renew their protests, calling for resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina; and in athletics, Julien Alfred wins the women’s 100 metres final to claim Saint Lucia’s first-ever Olympic medal.
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- Indigenous youth leaders at the Garma Festival reflect on what comes next after the defeated Voice referendum
- Students in Bangladesh renew their protests, calling for resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina
- In athletics, Julien Alfred wins the women’s 100 metres final to claim Saint Lucia’s first-ever Olympic medal
Day three of the Garma Festival is underway in the Northern Territory, with Pacific Islander leaders joining discussions on climate and environmental issues.
The four-day festival, which takes place on Arnhem land, is Australia's largest Indigenous gathering and is a celebration of arts and culture while also being a major platform for advocacy on issues affecting First Nations Australians.
One of the key themes of discussions across the festival is the search for a path forward after the failure of the Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum last year.
Siena Mayutu Wurmarri Stubbs is an ambassador for the Garma Youth Forum.
She told NITV whether or not there is a legislated Indigenous voice - she wants to see governments listening to First Nations communities and using their wisdom.
"I'd love to see action for our mobs. It's important to have liveable environments. We've had this space for 60,000 years and we were running it pretty well. But I think to be listened to and to be given the opportunity to run our communities in the way that we need to."
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Violent riots continue to sweep the United Kingdom after disinformation surrounding a mass stabbing event.
A number of British police officers have been injured as far-right activists faced off with anti-racism protesters in cities and towns across Britain.
The demonstrations were sparked by false rumours on the suspect behind the Southport stabbing that resulted in the death of three children.
Demonstrators clashed with police outside a mosque in Southport and there have been incidents near the prime minister’s office in London.
UK Home Secretary Yvette Cooper says the violence will not be tolerated.
"Criminal violence and disorder has no place on Britain's streets. We've been clear to the police that they have our full backing in taking the strongest possible action against perpetrators, including, we're making sure that there are more prosecutors, there are sufficient prison places and also that the courts stand ready. Because anyone who engages in this kind of disorder needs to be clear that they will pay the price."
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Thousands of Bangladeshis are rallying to demand the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
They're demanding justice for more than 200 students and others killed during protests last month.
The protests began with the demand for an end to a quota system for government jobs.
"We have one point and one demand, the resignation of Sheikh Hasina. She thought they could stop us by closing educational institutions, but you cannot stop us. Still there is the mark of blood stains on the road. That’s why we are on the street. We won’t leave until she resigns."
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In sport, Julien Alfred has delivered a brilliant performance to win the women’s 100 metres final to claim Saint Lucia’s first-ever Olympic medal.
The 23-year-old made her usual slick start and remained clear in heavy rain to come home in a national record of 10.72 seconds.
World champion and race favourite Sha'Carri Richardson took silver in 10.87, with fellow American Melissa Jefferson placing third.
The result has ended Jamaica’s stranglehold on the women's 100 metres after they won the last four Olympic golds and 10 of the 12 available medals.
