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'I cannot accept it': Bali bomb survivors fume after attacker's term cut
'I cannot accept it': Bali bomb survivors fume after attacker's term cut

Almost two decades after the Bali bombings left Thiolina Ferawati Marpaung with permanent eye injuries, news that one of the masterminds could be released early has caused fresh trauma. Albanese said he had nothing but "contempt" and disgust for Patek's actions, saying his early release would only renew distress and trauma for the victims' grieving families.

Japan national police chief resigns over Abe assassination
Japan national police chief resigns over Abe assassination

The head of Japan's National Police Agency announced his resignation on Thursday after an investigation confirmed "shortcomings" in the security plans for assassinated former prime minister Shinzo Abe. Abe was Japan's best-known politician and longest-serving prime minister, but security was comparatively light as he delivered a stump speech on a street in the western region.

Taiwan announces plans for record defence budget after China drills
Taiwan announces plans for record defence budget after China drills

Taiwan announced plans for a record increase to its defence budget on Thursday after huge military drills by China earlier this month sent tensions between the two to their highest in decades. The bolstered military budget was unveiled after Beijing staged unprecedented exercises around Taiwan in retaliation for US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taipei earlier this month.

Angolan president secures strong lead in early poll results
Angolan president secures strong lead in early poll results

Angola on Thursday eagerly awaited the outcome of the most tightly contested vote in its democratic history, with early results showing a wide margin for incumbent Joao Lourenco but the opposition also claiming a lead. Results in past elections have been contested, in a process that can take several weeks.