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Extreme heat but no fire emergency yet beyond Victoria

Extreme heat but no fire emergency yet beyond Victoria

As bushfires rage in Victoria, other parts of Australia's southeast are sweltering amid extreme heat ahead of an expected cooler change.

US Gaza board envoy meets senior Palestinian official

US Gaza board envoy meets senior Palestinian official

US Gaza board envoy meets senior Palestinian official

US Gaza board envoy meets senior Palestinian official

An ex-UN Middle East envoy, who'll be part of the so-called Board of Peace for Gaza, has met senior a Palestinian Authority in the West Bank city of Ramallah.

Yemeni separatists appear to split amid Saudi-UAE rift

Yemeni separatists appear to split amid Saudi-UAE rift

Yemeni separatists appear to split amid Saudi-UAE rift

Yemeni separatists appear to split amid Saudi-UAE rift

A faction of Yemen's separatist Southern Transitional Council says it is being dismantled while another wing has urged its loyalists to hold mass protests.

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Where home prices could take off or crash land in 2026

Where home prices could take off or crash land in 2026

A worsening outlook for interest rates will put a dampener on Australia's property market in 2026 but records are still expected to tumble across the country.

IAEA negotiates ceasefire at nuclear plant in Ukraine

IAEA negotiates ceasefire at nuclear plant in Ukraine

The International Atomic Energy Agency is urging a temporary truce between Ukrainian and Russian forces near the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant.

Swiss prosecutors order bar owner's detention over fire

Swiss prosecutors order bar owner's detention over fire

Swiss prosecutors have requested pre-trial detention for an owner of a ski resort bar where 40 people died in a fire, citing a risk that he could flee.

US Supreme Court could rule on Trump tariffs next week

US Supreme Court could rule on Trump tariffs next week

A US Supreme Court ruling in a major case testing ‍the legality of President Donald Trump's global tariffs could be announced on Wednesday.

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Bondi victims’ families back inquiry, seek answers

Bondi victims’ families back inquiry, seek answers

Bondi victims’ families back inquiry, seek answers

Bondi victims’ families back inquiry, seek answers

The grieving families of victims of the Bondi massacre have welcomed a royal commission announcement but want more information on what it will examine.

Violent protesters face death penalty: Iran prosecutor

Violent protesters face death penalty: Iran prosecutor

Violent protesters face death penalty: Iran prosecutor

Violent protesters face death penalty: Iran prosecutor

Tehran's public prosecutor says those committing sabotage, burning public property or engaging in clashes with security forces will face the death penalty.

Trump calls Venezuela prisoner release 'smart gesture'

Trump calls Venezuela prisoner release 'smart gesture'

Trump calls Venezuela prisoner release 'smart gesture'

Trump calls Venezuela prisoner release 'smart gesture'

The US president says a second attack on Venezuela "will not be needed" as he praised the interim government's moves to release prisoners.

Israeli strikes hit Gaza after failed rocket launch

Israeli strikes hit Gaza after failed rocket launch

Israeli strikes hit Gaza after failed rocket launch

Israeli strikes hit Gaza after failed rocket launch

More than a dozen people have been killed by retaliatory Israeli strikes, as the US is set to announce the next step for the enclave's fragile ceasefire.

Supreme leader signals crackdown as protests sweep Iran

Supreme leader signals crackdown as protests sweep Iran

Supreme leader signals crackdown as protests sweep Iran

Supreme leader signals crackdown as protests sweep Iran

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has accused protesters of acting to please President Donald Trump as Iran's regime scrambles to stem days of marches in the country.

Russia uses new hypersonic missile on Ukraine

Russia uses new hypersonic missile on Ukraine

Russia uses new hypersonic missile on Ukraine

Russia uses new hypersonic missile on Ukraine

Russia has fired its Oreshnik missile at a Ukrainian target in response to what it claims was an attempted Ukrainian strike on Vladimir ⁠Putin's residence.

Three people missing, homes razed as more fires ignite

Three people missing, homes razed as more fires ignite

Three people missing, homes razed as more fires ignite

Three people missing, homes razed as more fires ignite

Catastrophic bushfire conditions are worsening with fears damaging winds and lightning strikes will add to the dozens of destructive blazes raging in one state.

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Flood-hit region braces for devastating cyclonic deluge

As a sodden region prepares for the arrival of a tropical cyclone, flood-ravaged graziers are bracing for the deluge to come as they count stock losses.

Mega miner merger would knock BHP off world No.1 perch

One of Australia's biggest commodity companies is considering a $300 billion takeover pitch to form the world's largest mining group.

Damaging winds warning as cold front brings heat relief

A gusty southerly change is bringing the first relief to heatwave-affected areas, but communities are warned about the threat of damaging winds and lightning.

US Senate votes to curb military action in Venezuela

President Donald Trump claims US oversight of Venezuela could last years, but the Senate is a step closer to a vote to restrict his actions towards the country.

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Bondi royal commission will bring 'momentum for change'

Australia's envoy to combat anti-Semitism has welcomed a federal inquiry into the Bondi attacks, saying the Jewish community will be able to air concerns.

Fresh shooting by US immigration agent 'defensive'

The Department of Homeland Security claims one of two people shot by federal immigration officers in Oregon was a gang member involved in a recent shooting.

Sporadic conflict threatens fragile Gaza ceasefire

Reported strikes and deaths are placing the fragile Gaza ceasefire in jeopardy with children among the latest Palestinians killed according to medics.

Greenland opposition leader backs direct talks with US

The head of the opposition Naleraq party has urged direct talks between US officials and representatives of Greenland, without Danish involvement.

Residents flee Aleppo as Syrian army, Kurds clash

Syrian authorities have warned civilians to leave a contested area in Aleppo as clashes between the government and Kurdish forces intensify.

US security guarantees ready to be finalised: Ukraine

President ‍Volodymyr Zelenskiy says Ukrainian and US delegates have discussed "complex issues" in Paris and a security guarantee plan is ready to be finalised.

US oversight of Venezuela could last years, Trump says

President Donald Trump promises to rebuild Venezuela "in a very profitable way" after ordering its leader's capture but won't say how long US oversight will be.

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