Putin picks ‘war criminal’, 28, who deported Ukrainian children to Russia to be face of his election campaign

A RUSSIAN marine accused by Ukraine of war crimes is set to become one of the key figures of Vladimir Putin’s election campaign this year. Vladislav Golovin, a former officer in Russia’s Black Sea Fleet, is being touted as a leading United Russia candi…

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Liberal leader claims credit for ‘fixing’ Labor’s hate speech laws as they pass lower house

Bill opposed by Greens who warn ‘draconian’ laws would have ‘chilling effect’ on political debate and protestFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastNew hate speech laws to combat…

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