Russia launches new probe targeting jailed critic Alexei Navalny

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3 years ago

September 29, 2021

Russian investigators have launched a new “extremism” probe against jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny

The fresh probe comes after Navalny’s allies were already banned as “extremist” earlier this year ahead of Russia’s elections

The move could see the opposition leader jailed for up to 10 years.

Navalny’s groups were already banned as “extremist” earlier this year. But the fresh probe follows President Vladimir Putin’s Party shoring up another five years in control.

The Committee says that by 2014 Navalny had “created an extremist network and directed it” with the aim of “changing the foundations” of Russia’s “constitutional system”.

(14/14) And I would have done it again, by the way. The fact that someone betrays their principles does not mean that we should doubt ours.
— Alexey Navalny (@navalny) September 23, 2021

Investigators believe Navalny set up a number of social media accounts “in order to promote criminal activity”

Navalny was detained and sentenced to 2 and-a-half-years in a penal colony.

It comes as Russia’s opposition accuses authorities of mass voter fraud in the nation’s recent election, and Navalny calling for supporters to “keep up the fight”.

Why Australia is becoming the new home of the Hollywood blockbuster

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1 hour ago

May 17, 2024

Nathan Langridge

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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U.S. home prices surge 47%

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12 hours ago

May 17, 2024

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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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Portal between countries shut down after international flashing

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21 hours ago

May 16, 2024

Nathan Langridge

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