International Highlights

**Australia & Hong Kong:**

Academic Feng Chongyi has criticized Hong Kong’s arrest warrant for him as a case of “political persecution” under China’s National Security Law. Australian PM Anthony Albanese denounced it during a live news briefing .

**Gaza Crisis Commentary:**

Albanese asserted that Israel’s stoppage of food deliveries to Gaza is a violation of international law, calling the aid a “start” and emphasizing the ongoing humanitarian crisis there .

**Racing Fatality in Sydney:**

A driver died in a single‑vehicle crash at the NSW Motor Race Championship. A coroner’s investigation is unde

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