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This week we dipped into global politics from the US to Europe to Iran, and interviewed a group of people who have dedicated their time, energy and cash to Julian Assange's freedom.

Closer to home we brought you analysis of the ongoing Fatima Payman saga, questioned why politicians and public servants were using “stalkerware”, and explained why the media knew about Bruce Lehrmann's rape charges a year before you did.

Plus we launched a new weekly debate column — check it out and let us know who you think won!

We hope you're having a stupendous weekend.
Gina Rushton Gina Rushton,
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Meet the French Rupert Murdoch who dragged a nation to the far right
MEGAN CLEMENT

Vincent Bolloré is key to understanding what on earth is going on in France right now.

French billionaire Vincent Bolloré (Image: Reuters/Benoit Tessier)
 
‘Can I log into my partner’s device?’: Politicians, police, public servants spy on family’s phones, leak suggests
CAM WILSON

Leaked data from stalkerware company mSpy shows how customers want to use the technology to surveil family violence victims and police suspects.

Leaked messages from a NSW corrections officer with a stalkerware company (Image: Pexels/SHVETS)
 
‘Best thing I’ve ever done in my life’: Meet the people who demanded freedom for Assange
AMY FALLON

For years, 'Assangeavists' have given their time, money and energy to campaigning for Julian Assange's freedom. What will they do next?

Matt Ó Branáin, an activist who has long campaigned for Julian Assange's freedom (Image: Supplied)
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Barack steps in, panic subsides, and the Dems are stuck with Biden. What now?
GUY RUNDLE

With immunity from the Supreme Court, and a decisive debate win, it's all going well for The Donald.

President Joe Biden during the debate with Donald Trump (Image: AP/Gerald Herbert)
 
Yes, we should be banning social media for under-16s — big tech does not see us as humans
CHARLOTTE MORTLOCK

Arguing for the affirmative in this week's Friday Fight: former Sky News journalist and Hilma's Network founder Charlotte Mortlock.

Charlotte Mortlock (Image: Private Media)
No, we shouldn’t ban kids under 16 from social media — we don’t have the proof it will fix anything
CAM WILSON

Arguing for the negative in this week's Friday Fight: Crikey's very own associate editor Cam Wilson.

Cam Wilson (Image: Private Media)
 
Journalists’ nuclear gotcha ignores Dutton’s Trump card
CHRISTOPHER WARREN

The opposition leader understands climate inaction is a global strategy for the right. Will it work for him?

Donald Trump and Peter Dutton (Images: AP, AAP)
 
How to birth a dictator
BERNARD KEANE

Donald Trump's actions to overthrow the US government have been protected by the US Supreme Court. It means it will be much easier for Trump to fulfil his promise to be a dictator.

Former US president Donald Trump (Image: AAP/Allison Bailey)
 
Why everyone knew Lehrmann was the rape-accused ‘high-profile man’ and couldn’t say it
CHARLIE LEWIS

Almost a year passed between Bruce Lehrmann being charged with rape in Queensland and his public identification. Why?

Bruce Lehrmann arrives at the Toowoomba Magistrates Court, June 17 (Image: AAP/Jono Searle)
 
Reader reply: Recognising Palestine as a state is key. But why does the West care now?
MONTASER HELLIS

'A token recognition of statehood, such as the watered-down version recommended by Labor, would only help to hammer in the final nail in the coffin of Palestine.'

A Palestinian flag in front of Parliament House (Image: AAP/Lukas Coch)
 
Labor’s foot-dragging on Gaza atrocities leaves way open to Payman fiasco
BERNARD KEANE

Why should Labor Senator Fatima Payman not cross the floor when the government won't even stop funding the company that helped murder Zomi Frankcom?

Senator Fatima Payman (Image: AAP/Lukas Coch)
No room for nuance as Payman defies the collective and is rewarded with Labor smears
BERNARD KEANE

Are you a supporter of the young senator who has defied Labor collectivism, or a critic of a rogue Muslim who betrayed her party? There's not much room for nuance around Fatima Payman.

WA Senator Fatima Payman (Image: AAP/Lukas Coch)
 
Blame the Liberal media for its blind spot on Biden’s decline
JEFF SPARROW

When someone says it’s raining and another says it’s dry, it’s the media's job to look out the window and say that Joe Biden should retire.

US President Joe Biden and First Lady Dr Jill Biden (Image: AAP/Derek French)
 
What a disgrace: ANZ charged dead people — and Labor is going to reward it
BERNARD KEANE and GLENN DYER

Maybe we can't expect banks to refrain from sickening stuff like robbing dead people. Turns out we were foolish in thinking this government might do anything serious about competition, either.

Treasurer Jim Chalmers (Image: AAP/Mick Tsikas)
 
Why Richard Boyle is being prosecuted even when everyone agrees he’s a whistleblower
BERNARD KEANE

Australia's whistleblower laws are clear — you can't steal information to blow the whistle on misconduct. That's why Richard Boyle is being prosecuted.

Richard Boyle in 2019 (Image: AAP/Kelly Barnes)