Trump’s World Liberty Financial countersues Tron founder Justin Sun, alleging defamation, contract violations, and more (Ben Weiss/Fortune)

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Trump’s World Liberty Financial countersues Tron founder Justin Sun, alleging defamation, contract violations, and more  —  One of the Trump family’s biggest early crypto backers is now a foe.  In response to…

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Mali leader Assimi Goïta assumes role of defence minister after attacks kill previous minister

​The leader of Mali’s military government, Assimi Goïta, has taken over as defence minister after the military officer who previously ​filled ‌the role was killed in coordinated attacks ⁠on April 25 by al Qaeda-linked militants and Tuareg separatists,…

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Australia’s property investor borrowing rises at fastest rate in a decade – despite interest rate rises

Owner-occupier mortgage growth slowed under growing costs while investor loans grew by $42bn in the year to March, a 9.6% increaseGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastProperty investor borrowing rose at its fastest rate in a decad…

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Albanese won’t bring in a gas export tax next week – but he’ll struggle to hold off pressure forever

The PM is clearly not prepared to risk backlash from Asian energy trading partners during a fuel crisis – but his government will face domestic challenges if it doesn’t move eventuallyGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTwo separ…

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