Chaos Expected in Melbourne Ahead of Weapons Expo as Protesters Vandalise Hotels and Block Traffic

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A weapons expo in Melbourne is expected to attract up to 25,000 activists, causing chaos in the city.** Protests have already begun, with Melbourne hotels vandalised and traffic blocked. The expo, which showcases weapons and technology, will attract hundreds of defence personnel from around the world. Police are expected to have a significant presence during and in the lead up to the event, with hundreds of police officers diverted from regional areas. Anti-terror legislation will also give police increased powers to search any person or vehicle within the area surrounding the event. Students for Palestine and Disrupt Wars are planning to blockade the opening of the convention on Wednesday.

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Three suspects are being hunted in Melbourne, Australia, after a fire at the Adass Israel synagogue was treated as a likely terror act.

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  • Witnesses saw masked figures spreading an accelerant before setting it alight.
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  • Jewish leaders believe it's an escalation of recent antisemitism and heightened fears of violence.

10 People Injured After Police Motorcycle Crash at Palm Springs Parade!

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Ouch!** Ten people were hurt, including a police officer, after a motorcycle crash at the Palm Springs Festival of Lights Parade in California.

Pop goes the wheelie! Witnesses told authorities that the officer was popping a wheelie and lost control of the bike, which then slid into a crowd of spectators.

Help on the scene! The injured were taken to hospitals for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries, with parade participants and emergency responders jumping in to help.

Investigation ongoing! The California Highway Patrol is now investigating the crash and looking for any witness videos.

Iran's Revolutionary Rapper: Toomaj Salehi Freed from Prison After Death Sentence Overturned

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Tight security in Paris for Israel-France football match
Police in Paris are bracing for potential violence before Thursday's France-Israel football match*
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More than 40,000 stolen Bluey coins, worth one Australian dollar each, have been recovered by Australian police.** The coins were found in a self-storage business in Sydney, still in the Royal Australian Mint plastic bags they were stolen in three months earlier. Three people have been charged over the theft of the coins, which are based on the hit children's animated series Bluey. A total of 40,061 coins were recovered, making a significant dent in the original theft of 63,000 coins. Police are still searching for a fourth suspect.

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Tragedy in Melbourne: Child Dies After School Crash, Police Discover $8m in Illegal Vapes

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