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'Board of Peace': US launches Gaza plan's second phase

'Board of Peace': US launches Gaza plan's second phase

US envoy Steve Witkoff says phase two of a plan to end the Gaza Strip ‌conflict has started and will focus on disarming Hamas and rebuilding the territory.

Iran warns of retaliation if US and Trump strike

Iran warns of retaliation if US and Trump strike

Iran warns of retaliation if US and Trump strike

Iran warns of retaliation if US and Trump strike

With Iran's leadership trying to quell domestic unrest, Tehran is seeking to deter US President Donald Trump's repeated threats to intervene.

Wall Street ends lower, led by drop in Nasdaq

Wall Street ends lower, led by drop in Nasdaq

Wall Street ends lower, led by drop in Nasdaq

Wall Street ends lower, led by drop in Nasdaq

The S&P 500 lost 37.14 points, or 0.53 per cent, to 6,926.60 and the Nasdaq Composite lost 238.12 points, or 1.00 per cent, to 23,471.75.

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Ukraine declares energy emergency after Russian attacks

Ukraine declares energy emergency after Russian attacks

Repairs to thousands of apartment blocks in Kyiv after the latest Russian salvo have been compounded by frigid weather, with temperatures dipping close to -20C.

'No quitter': broken bones can't halt Aussie Dakar king

'No quitter': broken bones can't halt Aussie Dakar king

Daniel Sanders has broken his collarbone and sternum in a desert crash, his Dakar Rally dream in ruins -- but the Aussie world champ has vowed to fight on.

At least 32 killed after crane falls on Thai train

At least 32 killed after crane falls on Thai train

A construction crane has crashed onto a moving passenger train in northeastern Thailand, triggering a derailment that killed at least 32 people.

Crane falls on a train in Thailand, killing at least 30

Crane falls on a train in Thailand, killing at least 30

A train travelling from Thailand's capital has derailed after a construction crane fell on one of its carriages, ‌killing 30 people and injuring ‍many others.

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Iran warns of strikes on US bases if attacked

Iran warns of strikes on US bases if attacked

Iran warns of strikes on US bases if attacked

Iran warns of strikes on US bases if attacked

Deaths from Iran's protests have risen to almost 2600 as Tehran warns it will attack US bases if President Donald Trump follows up threats of military action.

'Mud army' descends on town as flood clean-up begins

'Mud army' descends on town as flood clean-up begins

'Mud army' descends on town as flood clean-up begins

'Mud army' descends on town as flood clean-up begins

The clean-up has started at a rain-hit town but another is bracing for dangerous flooding as residents cope with the aftermath of ex-Tropical Cyclone Koji.

Jewish groups push to scrap hate speech law exemptions

Jewish groups push to scrap hate speech law exemptions

Jewish groups push to scrap hate speech law exemptions

Jewish groups push to scrap hate speech law exemptions

Coalition members and Jewish groups have come out against proposed hate speech laws drawn up in response to the Bondi massacre.

Bushfire losses mount as premier defends fleeing mob

Bushfire losses mount as premier defends fleeing mob

Bushfire losses mount as premier defends fleeing mob

Bushfire losses mount as premier defends fleeing mob

Volunteer firefighters are "blaming themselves" for being unable to lessen the devastation wrought by an ongoing bushfire crisis, a fire chief says.

Bluescope Steel entices shareholders with $438m payday

Bluescope Steel entices shareholders with $438m payday

Bluescope Steel entices shareholders with $438m payday

Bluescope Steel entices shareholders with $438m payday

Australia's biggest steelmaker will pay investors a special dividend of $1 per share after rejecting a takeover overture from Kerry Stokes and a US partner.

Premier's compassion defence over writer's legal threat

Premier's compassion defence over writer's legal threat

Premier's compassion defence over writer's legal threat

Premier's compassion defence over writer's legal threat

A state premier facing a defamation threat has defended comments he made about an author who was controversially dumped from a leading writers' festival.

Doubts crime boss will ever be extradited from Iraq

Doubts crime boss will ever be extradited from Iraq

Doubts crime boss will ever be extradited from Iraq

Doubts crime boss will ever be extradited from Iraq

Doubt lingers over whether an underworld figure linked to Australia's illicit tobacco wars will be extradited after his Middle East drug trafficking arrest.

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World bank CEOs, including Australia, back Fed's Powell

Global central bank chiefs, including Australia's Michele Bullock, have issued a rare joint statement, backing US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.

Greenland PM picks Denmark over US ahead of Vance meet

US President Donald Trump has recently stepped up rhetoric about taking control of Greenland, but the autonomous territory says it "stands united" with Denmark.

Next US ambassador will have 'no simple task'

Former Labor ministers are emerging as the frontrunners to replace Kevin Rudd as Australia's ambassador to the US after he chose to retire a year early.

Clintons may face contempt for refusing Epstein probe

Bill and Hilary Clinton may face contempt charges after refusing to testify at a Republican-led investigation into the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

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Trump urges Iran to keep protesting, 'help on its way'

More than 2000 people are reported to have been killed in Iran's protests that were sparked by the country's dire economic conditions.

High school costs forcing indebted parents to work more

The significant cost of educating children in Australia is forcing parents to work more hours and families to cut back on holidays.

Hamas to elect first leader since Israel killed Sinwar

Sources inside Hamas say the group are in the process of electing their first leader since Yahya Sinwar was killed by Israel in 2024.

Hundreds killed in Iran protests, UN rights office says

The UN puts the number of Iranian protesters killed by security forces in the hundreds, as its rights chief says "horrific violence" in Iran cannot continue.

Russian strikes on Ukraine knock out heat and power

At least four people are dead after a massive Russian drone and missile attack targeting Ukraine's energy grid in the middle of a freezing winter.

Central bankers defend Fed's Powell after Trump threat

Fed chair Jerome Powell has the backing of fellow central bankers from Europe to Australia after the Trump administration threatened him with criminal charges.

Labor figures jostle for plum post as Rudd marks exit

As Kevin Rudd prepares to finish his time as ambassador to the US, the government is likely to pick another Labor figure to replace him.

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