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Over 12,000 feared dead after Iran protests, as video shows bodies lined up at morgue Information trickling out of Iran suggests a far deadlier crackdown on protesters than previously reported.

At least 12,000 are feared dead amid Iran's mass protests, and sources suggest the toll could be even higher.

Greg Jericho says Labor’s super tax reveals a system built for the rich - podcast Columnist Greg Jericho speaks to Reged Ahmad about why the media debate over a reduced tax break for Australia’s wealthiest 0.5% is divorced from reality

🎧❗Super podcast cutting thru the smoke and mirrors on tax breaks for those with $3m+ in superannuation @regedahmad.bsky.social @grogsgamut.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

Blind Eyes and Silence / Tim Sebastian Quick Takes

None of Europe’s tiptoeing around Trump buys it an ounce of respect in Washington, says Tim Sebastian open.substack.com/pub/publicin...

@publicinquiry.bsky.social

Australians can now use Apple AirPods Pro as hearing aids – but experts warn they’re not for everyone Experts hope the use of the headphones for mild to moderate hearing loss will reduce stigma and persuade people to test their hearing

The hearing aid feature for Airpods Pro 2 was switched on in Australia this morning. I tried taking the hearing test but apparently cleaners on my street are too noisy atm. www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

Based on the 2025 budget, what could Australia buy for $46bn instead of one nuclear submarine? Boosting nurses wages, increasing school funding or more tax cuts – here’s what a different fiscal approach could look like

With questions mounting over Australia’s nuclear submarine deal – Aukus – @joshnicholas.com took a look through the budget papers to see what one nuclear sub would buy us.

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Canada goose fights off bald eagle in rare, symbolism-laden battle on ice Photographer captures 20-minute clash between birds emblematic of Canada and US amid high trade tensions

Photographer captures 20-minute clash between a Canada goose and a bald eagle, emblematic of high tensions between Canada and US right now www.theguardian.com/environment/...

‘What a lie’: Danish astronaut responds to Musk claim that Biden abandoned ISS pair on purpose Musk claimed without evidence that Nasa’s Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams were left stranded on the orbital outpost for ‘political reasons’

Elon and his Space Station rescue sounding like Elon and his Thai cave sub www.theguardian.com/technology/2...

This is my final OFM column. Here’s what I’ve learned about buffets, ‘clean eating’ and what not to serve food on | Jay Rayner Much has changed in the food world but there are a few truths that still hold

I have three reviews to go for the Obs but today, after 180 of them, is my last column for OFM. So I thought I’d summarise my searing advice from the last 15 years: the wisdom, the provocations and the occasional stupidities. Enjoy. Or grind your teeth. Your call

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The judge in Lattouf v ABC has ruled that the Federal court matter is of public interest and will be live-streamed on YouTube.
Proceedings begin on Monday 3 Feb at 10 a.m.
Stream: www.youtube.com/live/a8RorBe...

The case file is publicly accessible here:
www.fedcourt.gov.au/services/acc...

‘A hugely significant sighting’: red goshawk photographed for first time in central Australia Bird snapped by Newhaven wildlife sanctuary ecologist is likely a juvenile on risky 1,500km journey away from parents, expert says

Readers are enjoying this nature story today from @readfearn.bsky.social

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Car crushed by a massive tree that came down on Homer St at Kingsgrove and lifted up the whole footpath. Big enough to take down the power lines on the other side of the street as it fell. Power out to several streets.

Anthony Albanese couldn’t sell a schooner to a shearer. He needs to ask ‘what would Xenophon do?’ | Hugh Riminton As the PM struggles to emulate the Labor party greats, he would do well to learn from a rank outsider from Adelaide

Albanese couldn’t sell a schooner to a shearer, writes @riminton.bsky.social

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The cravenness of Mark Zuckerberg It is clear in which direction the influence was being exerted when the Meta boss went to have dinner with Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago. He goes where the wind blows.

'My issue with Mark Zuckerberg is his spinelessness and opportunism'... Hard to argue with @jemima.bsky.social

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Reuters photographers have been on the ground in Los Angeles capturing visuals that bring home the scale of fires that exploded on Jan 7. Many are veterans who have covered multiple wildfires, but say they have never witnessed anything like this reut.rs/40coXMD

Police sign up top. Text Sydney high school senior investigated by police over deepfake pornographic images of female students It's alleged the teenage male student created both pornographic deepfakes alongside social media profiles of his fellow students.

Laws passed last year made what this student did a criminal offence but there is no action on platforms used to make this content - some apps and websites are even set up to specifically make stuff like this. Why isn’t government attacking this on all fronts?

Righttt!!!!

Exciting Gina! Enjoy the snow

I'm excited to kick off the year with some news we've been working on for a while: Dana White, John Elkann, and Charlie Songhurst are joining Meta's board of directors. We have massive opportunities ahead in AI, wearables, and the future of social media, and our board will help us achieve our vision. Some background on each: Dana is the President and CEO of UFC, and he has built it into one of the most valuable, fastest growing, and most popular sports enterprises in the world. I've admired him as an entrepreneur and his ability to build such a beloved brand.

Zuckerberg continues to do everything and anything possible to ingratiate himself with Trump. Today he named Dana White, the president of the UFC, to Meta's board. White is one of Trump's closest allies and introduced Trump and the Republican National Convention.

In Australia its a cheaper to cause an oil spill than to get a nursing degree

In Norway they tax their oil industry and give kids free degrees while in Australia we subsidise the oil industry and charge kids a fortune to go to uni

Priorities matter

The husband of Republican senator Deb Fischer just refused to shake hands or make eye contact with Vice President Harris.

The level of class you can expect from MAGA.

America's first bird flu death has been reported in Louisiana. The state's Department of Health says the person was over 65 and reportedly had underlying medical conditions. cnn.it/3Pqi3i3

Sorry Tony, but the only person you have to blame for being booted out of office is yourself | Malcolm Farr Politicians blaming other elements of government for their own failures is wrong – and bad for democracy

Few prime ministers have been given the job with such enthusiasm, and then proceeded to dissipate that support so quickly @farrmw.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

Golden Globes 2025: the winners, the losers, the red carpet – live! This year’s awards season kicks off with big screen frontrunners such as The Brutalist, Wicked and Conclave while on the small screen, Shōgun and The Bear lead the way

Totally deserved WINNER: Colin Farrell (The Penguin) — male actor in tv series, anthology series or tv film
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‘Don’t feed the troll’: German chancellor responds to Elon Musk comments World’s richest man has been voicing support for Germany’s far-right AfD party while insulting its current leaders

'Don’t feed the troll'. There you have it! www.theguardian.com/technology/2...

Donald Trump and Elon Musk watch the launch of the sixth test flight of the SpaceX Starship rocket in Brownsville, Texas. Photograph: Brandon Bell/Reuters

Want to feel old?

This is what the Pet Shop Boys look like now.

Who is 'the money behind the money?' As the Guardian announces the 'sale' of the 233-year-old Observer to Tortoise Media, I wave hello to my new bosses (hi!) with an investigation of their finances.

The Guardian is pushing ahead with its 'sale' of the Observer.
But the journalism continues...
If you value the Guardian or Observer, I urge you to read this. It's my attempt to investigate 'the money behind the money'.
Who is 'buying' us? And why?
open.substack.com/pub/broligar...

It was a vehicle so festive it could have almost been Santa’s sleigh. There was just one problem: it wasn’t legal.

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Australian governments - especially those run by Labor - have used disgust at Israel conducting genocide as a cover to introduce laws to restrict protest that will be used almost totally against minorities and very much anyone protesting climate change.

Michael Moore responds to Luigi Mangione’s manifesto:

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