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Protesters rally in Kyiv amid outcry over defence chief

Protesters rally in Kyiv amid outcry over defence chief

Ukrainian MPs are voting on a new wartime government amid protests over the dismissal of popular reformist Defence Minister Mykhailo ‌Fedorov.

BHP port workers take action in historic Pilbara strike

BHP port workers take action in historic Pilbara strike

BHP port workers take action in historic Pilbara strike

BHP port workers take action in historic Pilbara strike

Port workers have downed tools over a wage dispute with BHP and their union warns more strike action is possible if the mining giant doesn't buckle.

Iran threatens Gulf as it warns Hormuz a 'red line'

Iran threatens Gulf as it warns Hormuz a 'red line'

Iran threatens Gulf as it warns Hormuz a 'red line'

Iran threatens Gulf as it warns Hormuz a 'red line'

Tehran is vowing to hit the region's infrastructure if Donald Trump follows through on threats to attack Iran's power and bridges, as US strikes continue.

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Uni student denied exam delay after Gaza family deaths

Uni student denied exam delay after Gaza family deaths

A university demanded death certificates for Gazan family members killed in the conflict when a student requested an exam extension, a royal commission heard.

Calls grow for urgent rules to curb AI data centre rush

Calls grow for urgent rules to curb AI data centre rush

Delays bringing in new standards for data centres risk leaving a window for big tech companies to avoid stricter environmental regulations, advocates warn.

'Deal with it now': Hanson urged to sack senator

'Deal with it now': Hanson urged to sack senator

One Nation Senator Malcolm Roberts should be sacked for boosting conspiracy theories and anti-Semitic tropes, his parliamentary rivals say.

'End of an era': 200 jobs lost, unique smelter shuts

'End of an era': 200 jobs lost, unique smelter shuts

The nation's only manganese smelter, which produced material critical to steel manufacturing, will shut after a buyer couldn't be found.

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Boy bailed after alleged bomb, train derailment search

Boy bailed after alleged bomb, train derailment search

Boy bailed after alleged bomb, train derailment search

Boy bailed after alleged bomb, train derailment search

A teen who was allegedly moving towards lone-actor extremist violence after police claimed to have found extremist material on his devices has been bailed.

Painful wait for women as unfounded claims delay payout

Painful wait for women as unfounded claims delay payout

Painful wait for women as unfounded claims delay payout

Painful wait for women as unfounded claims delay payout

It could be another 12 months before a $405 million settlement for pelvic mesh injuries is fully paid out but the tidal wave of pain goes on for those hurt.

Burnham, set for UK's top job, hopes to revive Labour

Burnham, set for UK's top job, hopes to revive Labour

Burnham, set for UK's top job, hopes to revive Labour

Burnham, set for UK's top job, hopes to revive Labour

After months of political turmoil under Sir Keir Starmer, the United Kingdom's next prime minister Andy Burnham hopes to turn Labour's fortunes around.

Unwanted star Tiger 'fully supportive' of exit plan

Unwanted star Tiger 'fully supportive' of exit plan

Unwanted star Tiger 'fully supportive' of exit plan

Unwanted star Tiger 'fully supportive' of exit plan

Four-time NRL premiership winner Jarome Luai admits it was "a bit of a shock" to be told he was unwanted by Wests Tigers beyond 2026.

'Didn't feel right': NSW cricket great calls stumps

'Didn't feel right': NSW cricket great calls stumps

'Didn't feel right': NSW cricket great calls stumps

'Didn't feel right': NSW cricket great calls stumps

A stalwart of NSW cricket has retired from all domestic competitions after not being offered a new deal with the Sydney Sixers.

Soaring meth abuse at work prompts warning to bosses

Soaring meth abuse at work prompts warning to bosses

Soaring meth abuse at work prompts warning to bosses

Soaring meth abuse at work prompts warning to bosses

The workplace use of drugs, particularly methamphetamine and cocaine, is rising and remains a real safety risk for employers.

Band playing when Thai bar caught fire mourns members

Band playing when Thai bar caught fire mourns members

Band playing when Thai bar caught fire mourns members

Band playing when Thai bar caught fire mourns members

A fire at a Bangkok music bar has claimed the lives of 32 people, including four members of the bar's band.

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Zelenskiy endorses energy boss as new Ukrainian PM

The head of Ukraine's state energy company is expected to be named prime minister after getting President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's support.

UK's Starmer faces his last questions in parliament

Outgoing leader Keir Starmer has used his final question time to defend his record and call for a stronger defence of democracy after the killing of an ex-MP.

New US strikes on Iran as escalation threatens shipping

The US has resumed a blockade on Iran and launched more air strikes while Tehran threatens shipping corridors in the fight to control the Strait of Hormuz.

Top EU official pledges support on visit to Ukraine

The tide is turning in Ukraine's war against Russia's invasion, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has declared on her latest visit to Kyiv.

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Patient details exposed in medical centres cyberattack

Private information of patients has been hacked in a data breach that has hit a medical company's clinics around the country.

Confirmed Ebola cases pass 2000 in Congo outbreak

The Democratic Republic of the Congo is in the grip of the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak on record, with cases reaching 2011 and deaths hitting 754.

School knife search powers ruled out after stabbings

Two stabbings in as many days have sparked safety fears but authorities insist a state's schools are safe, ruling out expanding search powers.

Flaws in aged-care reform laid bare by $1800 crutches

Aged-care reforms are failing to rein in costs and are puting at risk elderly Australians' right to die with dignity, the sector's inspector-general says.

'Bastions of free speech' grapple with protest tensions

University officials have used various measures to limit pro-Palestine protests on campuses while defending their approaches to academic and student freedom.

'Last line of defence': one man shuts down council

A local man who applied rarely used legal powers to effectively shut down his local council denies he is undermining democratic processes.

'Unflattering history' embraced in return of remains

The Australian Museum has formally returned the remains of several Rapa Nui ancestors to Easter Island after purchasing them more than 140 years ago.

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