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Dutch centrist D66 party confirmed as election winner

Dutch centrist D66 party confirmed as election winner

Rob Jetten is on course to become the youngest-ever, and first openly gay prime minister of the Netherlands.

More Israeli strikes on Gaza test fragile truce

More Israeli strikes on Gaza test fragile truce

More Israeli strikes on Gaza test fragile truce

More Israeli strikes on Gaza test fragile truce

Two people have been killed in another day of Israeli attacks in Gaza that potentially strain a ceasefire with Hamas.

Silence falls on stadium as thousands mourn teen's life

Silence falls on stadium as thousands mourn teen's life

Silence falls on stadium as thousands mourn teen's life

Silence falls on stadium as thousands mourn teen's life

Silence fell on tens of thousands of cricket fans in the MCG in a tribute to teenager Ben Austin after he was killed in a training accident.

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China's Xi defends free trade as Trump snubs APEC talks

China's Xi defends free trade as Trump snubs APEC talks

Cina's Xi Jinping has taken centre stage at a gathering of Pacific Rim leaders that's been heavily overshadowed by his trade talks with President Donald Trump.

'Shortcomings' but camper trial not unfair, court told

'Shortcomings' but camper trial not unfair, court told

The director of public prosecutions has admitted there were some shortcomings in its case against camper murderer Greg Lynn, but said the trial was not unfair.

Call to end spit hood use after female prisoner's death

Call to end spit hood use after female prisoner's death

A woman in detention in a spit hood said “I can’t breathe” before she died, a coroner has found, sparking calls for the head covering's use to end in one state.

Death toll climbs in Caribbean as hurricane moves north

Death toll climbs in Caribbean as hurricane moves north

At least 49 people are confirmed dead and tens of billions of dollars of damage remains after Hurricane Melissa wreaked havoc across the northern Caribbean.

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Storms brewing as tributes flow for lightning victim

More wild weather has been forecast with multiple states on high alert as tributes flow for a young woman fatally struck by lightning.

Chalmers mulls automatic approval for foreign investors

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has unveiled more changes to the nation's foreign investment review scheme as he struck down a proposed pharmaceutical takeover.

Raiders star Papalii has intimidation court case halted

Raiders star Papalii has intimidation court case halted

Raiders star Papalii has intimidation court case halted

Raiders star Papalii has intimidation court case halted

A court has dropped proceedings against rugby league star Josh Papalii, who was charged with intimidating police during a late-night incident in 2024.

Urgent need for speed in renewable energy approvals

Urgent need for speed in renewable energy approvals

Urgent need for speed in renewable energy approvals

Urgent need for speed in renewable energy approvals

Environmental reform analysts have weighed in on the federal government's bid to modernise Australia's dated nature protection laws, calling for a key change.

ANZ cops billion-dollar profit hit amid job cut plans

ANZ cops billion-dollar profit hit amid job cut plans

ANZ cops billion-dollar profit hit amid job cut plans

ANZ cops billion-dollar profit hit amid job cut plans

ANZ's plan to offload thousands of staff has contributed to a more than $1 billion hit to its profit, with hefty fines from the regulator also having an impact.

'Predatory' former MP jailed for molesting young men

'Predatory' former MP jailed for molesting young men

'Predatory' former MP jailed for molesting young men

'Predatory' former MP jailed for molesting young men

A former families minister will spend years in prison for the "'predatory" sexual assaults of two young men while elected to a state Liberal government.

Strict secrecy over Snowtown killer's parole review

Strict secrecy over Snowtown killer's parole review

Strict secrecy over Snowtown killer's parole review

Strict secrecy over Snowtown killer's parole review

A hearing on a bid to stop the release of Snowtown killer James Vlassakis on parole will be held privately, the commissioner overseeing the process has ruled.

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Andrew stripped of royal title, evicted from estate

King Charles has stripped his brother Andrew of the title of prince and evicted him from his home as punishment for his links to Jeffrey Epstein.

Teen's alleged killer loses bid to have case thrown out

A man will stand trial over the murder of 19-year-old Isla Bell, whose body was found in a rubbish tip six weeks after her disappearance.

League's eligibility rules will stay after Pacific rise

Rugby league's international eligibility rules will not be changing, with IRL chair Troy Grant declaring they have helped make the global game better than ever.

Destruction as Hurricane Melissa slams towards Bermuda

People across the northern Caribbean are hunkered down as Hurricane Melissa pummels them with dangerous gusts and rain.

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Russia strikes Ukraine energy grid, killing six

A seven-year-old girl is among the victims of Russia's latest attack on Ukraine, with drones and missiles raining down on the industrial city of Zaporizhzhia.

Trump tells Pentagon to resume testing US nukes

The Pentagon will immediately resume testing the US nuclear arsenal on an "equal basis" with other nuclear powers, President Donald Trump said.

Hamas hands over bodies of two Israeli hostages

Israel has repeatedly accused Hamas of being too slow to hand over the bodies of the 28 dead Israeli hostages, but Hamas says it will take time to locate them.

Dutch centrist Jetten confident after far-right setback

The liberal D66 has surged in Dutch elections to draw level with populist Geert Wilders after his far-right party's sharp fall from its record showing in 2023.

Russia launches massive strike on Ukraine energy grid

Ukraine accuses Russia of targeting civilians and power supplies as winter approaches after an attack involving hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles.

Five more arrests made in Louvre jewel heist

French authorities have arrested five more people over a brazen heist that made off with crown jewels from the Louvre in Paris.

Trump trims China tariffs after 'amazing' Xi meeting

US President Donald Trump is raving about his talks with Xi Jinping, saying he'll cut tariffs on China while Beijing makes promises on rare earths and fentanyl.

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