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Loughlin Patrick

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Melbourne
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Covers:  World news, Australian politics, US politics, arts and culture, LGBTQ+ affairs, health and medicine
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Astronauts could wait months for flight home from space station

Astronauts could wait months for flight home from space station

The World, ABC NEWS — Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams are yet to return from the International Space Station after issues emerged with their spacecraft in June. Loughlin Patrick reports NASA is offering them another ride if their Boeing Starliner can't be fixed, but the pair could be waiting until February 2025.
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Nobel laureate to head interim Bangladesh government after Hasina ouster

Nobel laureate to head interim Bangladesh government after Hasina ouster

The World, ABC NEWS — Nobel Peace Prize winner Mohammad Yunus will head up the interim government of Bangladesh. The announcement was made after Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled the country. Loughlin Patrick reports Mr Yunus will now lead Bangladesh to its next election, but the road ahead may not be easy.
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Ghana court to rule on LGBT crackdown bill after global outcry

Ghana court to rule on LGBT crackdown bill after global outcry

The World, ABC NEWS — Earlier this year, Ghana's parliament unanimously passed a crackdown on what it considers promoting the LGBT community - punishable with up to five years in jail. But Loughlin Patrick reports the bill is still sitting on the president's desk after nearly two months - leaving those in the LGBT community in legal limbo, with concerns for what could happen next.
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Criminal probe launched after Russia floods displace thousands

Criminal probe launched after Russia floods displace thousands

The World, ABC NEWS — Russian authorities have launched a criminal investigation into a dam failure that caused widespread flooding. The disaster has forced thousands of people out of their homes and caused at least $200 million in damage. Loughlin Patrick reports authorities are warning neighbouring regions to prepare for the flooding to spread after sudden evacuations over the weekend.
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Puerto Rico becomes latest place to declare dengue emergency

Puerto Rico becomes latest place to declare dengue emergency

The World, ABC NEWS — Dengue cases in the Americas have surged past 3.5 million - killing more than a thousand people. That's triple the cases recorded by this time last year, with 2023 topping just 4.5 million cases for the entire year. Loughlin Patrick reports Puerto Rico has become the latest place to declare a state of emergency.
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Hundreds of bodies still unidentified after Kenya cult tragedy

Hundreds of bodies still unidentified after Kenya cult tragedy

The World, ABC NEWS — Kenya is starting to return more than 400 bodies found on the property of an alleged doomsday cult last year. The group's suspected leader is awaiting trial for what's being called one of the world's worst cult-related disasters in recent history. But Loughlin Patrick reports the process of returning the bodies has been slow -- with only 35 people identified so far.
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Comedians Freddie Arthur and Michele da Costa on pushing boundaries

Comedians Freddie Arthur and Michele da Costa on pushing boundaries

Loud + Queer Talks — Naarm/Melbourne-based comedians Freddie Arthur and Michele da Costa are on the lineup of 'Crackpot Comedy' - a Queer comedy extravaganza in what they're calling "the best suburb in Melbourne": Brunswick.  They talk to Loughlin Patrick about queer identity, pushing the line with their material and bringing their personal lives on stage.
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Alleged attack on Navalny aide sparks safety concerns

Alleged attack on Navalny aide sparks safety concerns

The World, ABC NEWS — After Putin's main political rival died in a Russian prison, Alexei Navalny's former strategist has been hospitalised in Lithuania. Police say Leonid Volkov was attacked with tear gas and a hammer as he arrived home on Tuesday night. Loughlin Patrick reports the alleged incident has some other political activists on edge.
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Tough questions over Biden report as parties lock in election candidates

Tough questions over Biden report as parties lock in election candidates

The World, ABC NEWS — US President Joe Biden and his republican rival Donald Trump have become the presumptive presidential nominees of their two parties. Both candidates have now won enough delegates from primary votes around the country to secure their parties' backing at official conventions later this year.
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Ramadan observers share conflict, cost of living concerns

Ramadan observers share conflict, cost of living concerns

The World, ABC NEWS — Australia and the Asia-Pacific have joined other parts of the world in marking Ramadan. The holy month follows lunar cycles and officially starts when locals spot a new moon. But Loughlin Patrick reports this observance has been marred by the conflict in Gaza and cost-of-living concerns.
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Brazil trials killer gene to tackle mosquitoes spreading dengue fever

Brazil trials killer gene to tackle mosquitoes spreading dengue fever

The World, ABC NEWS — Mosquito-borne dengue cases are surging in Brazil and Peru. Brazil has recorded nearly a million likely infections this year and is investigating hundreds of deaths. Loughlin Patrick reports the country is looking at a range of solutions to address the outbreak - from vaccinating humans to wiping out large swathes of mosquitoes.
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Record turnout, surging protest vote in Michigan presidential primaries

Record turnout, surging protest vote in Michigan presidential primaries

The World, ABC NEWS — It's been Michigan voters' turn to pick their parties' candidates in the US presidential election. And while both party primaries returned their expected winners - one has been confronted with a record protest vote. Loughlin Patrick reports that came after greater access to early voting saw more Michigan locals cast a ballot than ever before.
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Reproductive services subject to legal challenges across the US

Reproductive services subject to legal challenges across the US

The World, ABC NEWS — In the US, residents of a New Mexico town that's banned abortion-by-mail have learned it will be months before they can vote on the issue. The ban on the process is before state courts and has been struck down during the case – while the medication used is before the US Supreme Court in a separate case. Loughlin Patrick reports the news on the legally-grey ban comes as Americans continue to unpack Alabama's ruling that embryos are children.
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Gaza vote chaos leads to UK parliament walkout

Gaza vote chaos leads to UK parliament walkout

The World, ABC NEWS — It was supposed to be a routine debate in the UK Parliament. Every major party agreed on the need for a change to the violence in Gaza, while disputing the specifics. But Loughlin Patrick reports the sitting saw a walkout - and calls for the speaker to resign.
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South Korea hospitals battle mass walkout over training changes

South Korea hospitals battle mass walkout over training changes

The World, ABC NEWS — With an ageing population and one of the lowest rates of doctors in the OECD, South Korea is considering lifting its medical school admissions quota. But Loughlin Patrick reports the plan has sparked a strong reaction from trainee doctors - with more than six thousand asking to resign and hundreds walking off the job.
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California battered by Pacific storm of historic magnitude

California battered by Pacific storm of historic magnitude

The World, ABC NEWS — A storm that's swept through California has killed several people who were hit by falling trees. Heavy rain has also caused flash flooding and crashes on slippery roads. But Loughlin Patrick reports a key issue many are now contending with is the mud coating much of the region.
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Hundreds missing after fatal Chile wildfires burn across the country

Hundreds missing after fatal Chile wildfires burn across the country

The World, ABC NEWS — Chile is in mourning after more than 160 fires killed dozens of people and damaged more than 14,000 homes. It's Chile's most lethal natural disaster since a 2010 earthquake killed hundreds. Loughlin Patrick reports authorities are investigating the cause as rescue efforts continue.
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London exhibit walks fine line between cute and tacky

London exhibit walks fine line between cute and tacky

The World, ABC NEWS — An exhibit in London's Somerset House is bringing together cute characters for the 50th anniversary of $80 billion Japanese brand Hello Kitty. Loughlin Patrick reports the exhibit showcases the fine line between endearing icons and the truly tacky.
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Drugs, fugitive found, but prosecutor killed amid Ecuador crime crackdown

Drugs, fugitive found, but prosecutor killed amid Ecuador crime crackdown

The World, ABC NEWS — Ecuador has called in help from abroad in its crackdown on violence gripping the country - which has seen authorities seize several tonnes of cocaine and a wanted fugitive. Loughlin Patrick reports US officials arrived for talks with the country's leader, prompting a warning from Venezuela.
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Yemen's Houthis designated terrorists by US after Red Sea strikes

Yemen's Houthis designated terrorists by US after Red Sea strikes

The World, ABC NEWS — Fuel giant Shell has reportedly suspended its shipments through the Red Sea as an escalating conflict between a US-led coalition and Yemen's Houthi rebels continues. Loughlin Patrick reports the Houthis have struck two US ships in response to strikes on its military bases - and says the attacks will continue.
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Drama sparks 90s nostalgia for declining dialect Shanghainese

Drama sparks 90s nostalgia for declining dialect Shanghainese

The World, ABC NEWS — You may not have heard of Shanghainese, but the dialect is spoken by millions of people in China. Government policies have seen its use decline in favour of promoting Mandarin as China's official language. But Loughlin Patrick reports a drama series has put Shanghainese back on TV screens.
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Singapore considering changes to widespread cat ban

Singapore considering changes to widespread cat ban

The World, ABC NEWS — Singapore has one of the world's highest home ownership rates, with its citizens sold government-built flats on 99-year leases. But the set-up is far from purr-fect for cat lovers. Loughlin Patrick reports pets are banned from the flats - but that could soon change.
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UK chocolate factory tackles barriers for autistic workers amid Christmas rush

UK chocolate factory tackles barriers for autistic workers amid Christmas rush

The World, ABC NEWS — A luxury chocolate factory in the UK is working to pack Christmas orders - but also to support the autistic community. Loughlin Patrick reports its founders say it's not a charity - but a social enterprise with a neurodiverse workforce.
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Thailand embarks on latest push to legalise same-sex marriage

Thailand embarks on latest push to legalise same-sex marriage

The World, ABC NEWS — Thailand's cabinet is bringing a same-sex marriage bill to the country's parliament for the first of three debates. The bill would grant all married couples in Thailand the same legal rights around inheritance and healthcare. Loughlin Patrick reports it's the latest bill to make it to this stage in recent years.
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