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French tourist jailed in Iran, accused of spying

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A French tourist has been jailed for 8 years in Iran, after being accused of spying

French national Benjamin Briere has been sentenced to eight years in prison in Iran, on spying charges.

The 36-year-old was arrested in May 20-20, for flying a drone near the nation’s border. The remote-controlled mini-helicopter was used for aerial or motion images in a desert area near Iran’s border.

The French foreign ministry has responded to the prison sentence, labeling it totally “unacceptable” saying the conviction has “no basis in fact”.

A lawyer for the tourist says his client is becoming weaker by the day after starting a hunger strike in December.

They argue the accused “did not have a fair trial in front of impartial judges” and the verdict is the result of a purely political process.

 

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Briere has consistently denied any wrongdoing, and will appeal against the ruling. Briere is reportedly shocked by the sentence.

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Why Australia is becoming the new home of the Hollywood blockbuster

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Australia’s multimillion-dollar campaign to attract Hollywood productions to its shores appears to be paying off.

The allure of Australia lies not only in its picturesque locations but also in its competitive financial incentives.

The government offers generous rebates and tax breaks to international productions, making it an attractive proposition for filmmakers looking to maximise their budgets.

Despite the recent intake of Hollywood productions down under such as ‘The Fall Guy’ and ‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’, Aussie independents are still finding the space to carve their own creative path.

Rob Fantozzi joined the program to discuss the latest in Hollywood, and showcased his own upcoming project – ‘Omerta‘. #featured

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Portal between countries shut down after international flashing

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An international video portal has been forced to shut down after an OnlyFans model reportedly flashed passersby from across the globe.

On this episode of Ahron and Mike Live – Which would you prefer; pay rise or work perks, an international portal closes, the military reveal a submarine stingray and are you on a top or bottom burger bun?

Ticker’s Ahron Young & Mike Loder discuss. #featured #trending

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U.S. home prices surge 47%

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American home prices are rising at faster pace now than in the last 20-years.

A recent analysis reveals a jaw dropping surge in the cost of American homes.

Since the start of 2020, U.S. home prices have surged 47% easily outstripping the gains seen in recent decades.

On top of that, home price growth so far this decade is on the verge of surpassing all the growth seen in the 2000s.

Many experts believe this decade’s housing market frenzy was ignited by a perfect storm — the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic triggering an unprecedented rush among buyers.

Tom Hutchens, the Executive Vice President of Production at Angel Oak Mortgage Solutions joins Veronica Dudo to discuss.

#IN AMERICA TODAY #economy #housing #housingmarket #homeprices #homesales #inflation #trending

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