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- 1Court allows VanDyke, six Ukrainians to leave India●THE LAST TIME INDIA SEES THEM? NIA alleged VanDyke & six Ukrainians illegally crossed from Mizoram into Myanmar, reached
India's National Investigation Agency alleges that VanDyke and six Ukrainian nationals illegally crossed from Mizoram into Myanmar, reached Victoria Camp and trained ethnic armed groups in drone warfare. The agency had opposed their release, but after default bail, a Delhi court has now permitted them to travel home. The case has sparked debate in India over border security, foreign nationals in conflict zones, and whether authorities can stop them from leaving.
- 2Victoria police apologise over injured man's death in custody●Victoria police apologise over death of injured man taken to cells instead of hospital https://www.theguardian.com/austr
Victoria Police have apologised after an injured man, Makai, died in custody when officers took him to a police cell instead of a hospital. The force has acknowledged officers should have sought medical treatment, and the case has renewed scrutiny of police duty-of-care failures and deaths in custody in Australia.
- 3Deepfakes distorting the Victorian election, researchers find▼Deepfakes are distorting this year’s Victorian election. We found out who’s most susceptible to them
Researchers writing in The Conversation say deepfake content is distorting this year's Victorian state election in Australia. Their analysis identifies which groups of voters are most susceptible to manipulated audio and video, warning that synthetic media could influence how people judge candidates and parties ahead of polling day.
- 4One Nation accused of 'cash grab' over Victorian candidate fees▼‘Cash grab’: One Nation demands up to $630,000 from Victorian election candidates
Pauline Hanson's One Nation is demanding fees of up to $630,000 from candidates seeking to run under its banner at the Victorian state election, a move critics have labelled a 'cash grab'. The Guardian reported the story, and the size of the sums being requested from prospective candidates has drawn criticism and questions about the party's preselection practices.
- 5Victorian Premier's 'Wharfie Time' Quip Fuels Comeback Talk●Victorian Premier Declares 'Wharfie Time' for Election Comeback
Victoria's Premier has used the phrase 'wharfie time' while talking up a political comeback ahead of the state election, a reference to dockworkers that drew attention for its colourful, working-class framing. Commentators are weighing whether the rhetoric signals a refreshed campaign strategy or simply adds colour to an increasingly combative pre-election period in Victorian politics.
- 6Victoria Powerwall owner says exports blocked without VPP▼Victoria Powerwall owner says installer blocked 'solar and battery' exports without a VPP
A Tesla Powerwall owner in Victoria, Australia says their installer blocked the system's solar and battery exports to the grid unless the household joined a virtual power plant program. The claim has raised concerns about consumer choice and whether installers can force VPP participation, with implications for other battery owners in the state.