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Russia pounds Ukraine's capital in massive air attack

Russia pounds Ukraine's capital in massive air attack

Russia has pummelled Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities in a massive aerial attack, killing at ‌least one person and wounding dozens more.

Iran war looms over Trump's China visit

Iran war looms over Trump's China visit

Iran war looms over Trump's China visit

Iran war looms over Trump's China visit

US President Donald Trump is expected to ask for China's help to resolve the costly and unpopular conflict with Iran, which he launched in late February.

Trump arrives in Beijing for talks with China's Xi

Trump arrives in Beijing for talks with China's Xi

Trump arrives in Beijing for talks with China's Xi

Trump arrives in Beijing for talks with China's Xi

US President Donald Trump has arrived in Beijing for talks with counterpart Xi Jinping that are set to cover the Middle East, trade and Taiwan.

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Trump insists no need for Xi's help on Iran war

Trump insists no need for Xi's help on Iran war

US and Iranian demands to end the war remain far apart, but President Donald Trump has played down the role China could have in resolving the conflict.

Australian spy plane to aid Hormuz shipping mission

Australian spy plane to aid Hormuz shipping mission

A defensive effort to safeguard shipping in the Strait of Hormuz will be aided by an Australian E-7A Wedgetail as part of a global mission.

Albanese backs in UK PM amid calls for his resignation

Albanese backs in UK PM amid calls for his resignation

Anthony Albanese has offered support to his British counterpart as UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces pressure from his own colleagues to resign.

The years behind bars that inspired Lei's stage show

The years behind bars that inspired Lei's stage show

Detained in Beijing for more than three years, Chinese born Australian journalist Cheng Lei is making a theatre show based on her experiences.

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Rubio meets Pope Leo amid tensions with Trump

Rubio meets Pope Leo amid tensions with Trump

Rubio meets Pope Leo amid tensions with Trump

Rubio meets Pope Leo amid tensions with Trump

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has held talks with the Pope at the Vatican after weeks of attacks by President Donald Trump on the pontiff over the Iran war.

Trump sees swift end to war as Iran reviews US proposal

Trump sees swift end to war as Iran reviews US proposal

Trump sees swift end to war as Iran reviews US proposal

Trump sees swift end to war as Iran reviews US proposal

US President Donald Trump says he's confident ‌that the ‌war in Iran will ‌be over quickly.

US and Iran closing in on memorandum to end war

US and Iran closing in on memorandum to end war

US and Iran closing in on memorandum to end war

US and Iran closing in on memorandum to end war

Pakistani mediators believe they're getting close to an agreement between the US with Iran on a one-page memorandum of understanding to end the Middle East war.

Australia seeks Fiji security deal despite China fears

Australia seeks Fiji security deal despite China fears

Australia seeks Fiji security deal despite China fears

Australia seeks Fiji security deal despite China fears

After a Beijing intervention stalled Australia's security pact with Vanuatu, ministers were in Fiji trying to secure a similar deal with the Pacific ally.

Follow-up talks to put 'flesh on bone' of Japan deals

Follow-up talks to put 'flesh on bone' of Japan deals

Follow-up talks to put 'flesh on bone' of Japan deals

Follow-up talks to put 'flesh on bone' of Japan deals

A raft of fresh agreements struck between the Japanese and Australian leaders will be incremental but important, analysts say.

Australia turns to Japan to help soften 'global shocks'

Australia turns to Japan to help soften 'global shocks'

Australia turns to Japan to help soften 'global shocks'

Australia turns to Japan to help soften 'global shocks'

Australia will be less vulnerable to global events such as the fuel crisis after signing a series of agreements with Japan, Anthony Albanese says.

US to reduce troops in Germany 'a lot further', Trump

US to reduce troops in Germany 'a lot further', Trump

US to reduce troops in Germany 'a lot further', Trump

US to reduce troops in Germany 'a lot further', Trump

President Donald Trump has flagged he intends to withdraw more US troops from Germany than the 5000 already announced.

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US could restart Iran strikes 'if they misbehave'

Donald Trump is reviewing a new Iranian proposal to end the war but has cast doubt on hopes it will lead to a deal on opening the Strait of Hormuz.

Trump says he discussed a Ukraine ceasefire with Putin

US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin have spoken on the phone as a Ukrainian drone attack struck an oil pumping station in Russia.

King to promote UK-US unity in rare speech to Congress

King Charles will use a speech to Congress to say the story of the UK and US since America’s independence is “one of the greatest alliances in human history”.

Japan's 'Iron Lady' to visit Australia for PM talks

Japan's prime minister is set to arrive in Canberra for one-on-one talks with Anthony Albanese in her first visit as leader to Australia.

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Brat summoned: tariff champion to serve as ambassador

A former Virginia congressman who made headlines for ousting a party leader in a primary has been chosen by Donald Trump to be the next ambassador to Australia.

King arrives in US for state visit amid war differences

King Charles and Donald Trump will renew Anglo-American relations over a cup of tea after the British monarch arrived in Washington DC.

Asia trip fuelled by need to secure energy access

The foreign minister will meet her counterparts in China, Japan and South Korea during a week-long visit to Asia to shore up Australia's fuel access.

Giuffre family urge King to ‘show unity with survivors’

Britain's King and Queen are due to arrive in the US on Monday for a four-day visit during which they will meet President Donald Trump.

Ukraine and Russia swap 193 prisoners of war each

Russian and Ukrainian officials say the two sides have exchanged 193 prisoners of war each.

Longer truce in Lebanon as Trump seeks 'best' Iran deal

Washington has helped broker an extended ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah but President Donald Trump says he won't be rushed into making a deal with Iran.

Iran firms grip on Hormuz after US calls off attacks

Iran has fired on three ships and seized two of them as it denies agreeing to President Donald Trump's ceasefire extension and slams a continued US blockade.

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