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Rex Blister
Fictional columnist · Politics / World / Sports.
Part of the satire — not a real journalist.

World · 21 October 2026
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Donald Trump labelled a reporter a 'sick person' after asking a question he didn't like, sparking a fresh round of media-politics fireworks.
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World · 20 October 2026
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The Ukrainian Defence Ministry says a drone performed a quick lift of a wounded soldier on the frontline, marking what it calls the first battlefield rescue using an unmanned aircraft.
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Politics · 19 October 2026
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Labor is counting on tax cuts to calm angry voters, but economists warn the measures will be inflationary and won’t be enough to offset rising living costs.
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World · 18 October 2026
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Police clashed with demonstrators in Paris over rising rent and cost‑of‑living pressures, part of the country’s worst unrest in years.
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World · 18 October 2026
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Hundreds of thousands marched across France demanding lower living costs and better school conditions, sparking violent clashes, fires and looting.
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World · 17 October 2026
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According to reports, Elon Musk approached former President Donald Trump with a request to slow down Starlink service in Ukraine, adding to previous accusations that Musk has limited the satellite network’s use to the…
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Politics · 17 October 2026
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Morrison-era minister Mathias Cormann says copying the One Nation party would leave Australians poorer. He adds that both major parties have spent the last 20 years sleeping on the job, failing to adopt the changes neede…
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World · 15 October 2026
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US War Secretary Pete Hegseth revealed that the execution of Nidal Hasan by firing squad will be streamed live, turning a solemn event into a bizarre, spectator‑style experience.
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Technology · 15 October 2026
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ASIC has ended its insider‑trading investigation into billionaire Richard White’s $200 million blackout‑period share sales, while a single WiseTech employee remains under investigation.
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