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Midterms won't change Australia's approach to Trump

Midterms won't change Australia's approach to Trump

Despite Donald Trump's party losing power in US Congress, cabinet members in Australia say the way they deal with the White House will remain the same.

Helen Haines' alleged attack sparks international forum

Helen Haines' alleged attack sparks international forum

Helen Haines' alleged attack sparks international forum

Helen Haines' alleged attack sparks international forum

Protecting politicians from online hate will be top of the agenda at an international forum committed to by the prime minister and his British counterpart.

Backpackers' fate hazy as UK leader mulls Albanese plea

Backpackers' fate hazy as UK leader mulls Albanese plea

Backpackers' fate hazy as UK leader mulls Albanese plea

Backpackers' fate hazy as UK leader mulls Albanese plea

A request to send British working holiday-makers to work in rural areas has so far fallen flat with the prime minister's UK counterpart.

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Labor defends economic credentials after poll slump

Labor defends economic credentials after poll slump

Ministers have gone on the defence after the government sagged to its equal lowest level in a well-watched poll ahead of another expected rate rise.

Jetsetting PM jettisons turbulence, hopes for reset

Jetsetting PM jettisons turbulence, hopes for reset

With the government facing rising pressure over inflation and a likely fresh rate rise, Anthony Albanese is meeting Commonwealth leaders in the Caribbean.

Truce in devastated city holds, Russia and Ukraine say

Truce in devastated city holds, Russia and Ukraine say

Ukrainian and his Russian officials say there have been no ceasefire violations in the devastated city of Oleshky for 30 hours.

Palestine reform gets Canberra tick but concerns linger

Palestine reform gets Canberra tick but concerns linger

Australia is pleased with Palestine's reform progress despite lingering doubts around demilitarisation, governance and a stuttering path to democracy.

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Delegations meet in Iran with Mideast region on edge

Delegations meet in Iran with Mideast region on edge

Delegations meet in Iran with Mideast region on edge

Delegations meet in Iran with Mideast region on edge

Officials from Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan are meeting in Tehran amid fears of fresh fighting as the US and Israel sharpen their threats before elections.

Bolsonaro calls for Brazil poll results to be annulled

Bolsonaro calls for Brazil poll results to be annulled

Bolsonaro calls for Brazil poll results to be annulled

Bolsonaro calls for Brazil poll results to be annulled

Flavio Bolsonaro is refusing to concede defeat to Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, who has defeated him by nearly 4.4 million votes.

More PNG citizens able to enlist in Australian military

More PNG citizens able to enlist in Australian military

More PNG citizens able to enlist in Australian military

More PNG citizens able to enlist in Australian military

Up to 100 Papua New Guinea citizens will be allowed to enlist in the Australian Defence Force under a pilot program between the allies.

EU leaders back Zelenskiy, Trump blasts Russia strikes

EU leaders back Zelenskiy, Trump blasts Russia strikes

EU leaders back Zelenskiy, Trump blasts Russia strikes

EU leaders back Zelenskiy, Trump blasts Russia strikes

The EU Commission president says the ‌bloc will continue to support ‌Ukraine as Donald Trump labels strikes on Russian oil refineries a "disgrace".

Details of drone deal could 'tip off drug dealers'

Details of drone deal could 'tip off drug dealers'

Details of drone deal could 'tip off drug dealers'

Details of drone deal could 'tip off drug dealers'

Maritime drones that are virtually undetectable will be given to Fiji as early as next year, as part of an ongoing defence deal.

'Right track': new ambassador's view of China ties

'Right track': new ambassador's view of China ties

'Right track': new ambassador's view of China ties

'Right track': new ambassador's view of China ties

China's new ambassador to Australia has praised the stabilising relationship, as well as Canberra's coach services, in his first major speech.

Expert warns Australia can't rely on US in China attack

Expert warns Australia can't rely on US in China attack

Expert warns Australia can't rely on US in China attack

Expert warns Australia can't rely on US in China attack

An international security expert has warned Australia against relying on the US, saying anti-immigration policy is weakening the country's position.

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Israel scolds pick amid Pillay Nobel Peace Prize praise

Navi Pillay, a South African-born jurist and ad hoc judge at the International Court of Justice, has won the Nobel Peace Prize.

Treasurer to sell Australia's AI capability in Japan

Treasurer Jim Chalmers will travel to Japan as he seeks to convince investors and officials Australia is a safe haven for their cash amid global uncertainty.

Iran receives US reply as Washington pulls out of Iraq

Iran has indicated it's received an official US response to Tehran's latest proposal to end the war, while its allies celebrate America's withdrawal from Iraq.

'Trusted partnerships' can build Asian business ties

Longstanding trust with Australia's Asian neighbours can drive enormous business opportunities and growth, an ASEAN business forum has been told.

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'Not all good news' amid whale conservation anniversary

Global delegates have descended on an Australian city to mark a major whale conservation anniversary and discuss new threats to the marine mammals.

Warning Medicare breach is no excuse to burn AI bridges

Labor has been warned Australia's cyber safety is more at risk if it targets an AI company that unknowingly hacked a government website.

China and US agree to AI dialogue, tariff cuts

China and the US have agreed to tariff cuts on billions of dollars worth of goods during President Xi Jinping's visit to Washington.

Iran awaits US move after report Trump rejected plan

Donald Trump is reportedly sceptical about Iran's peace moves and has spurned an offer from Tehran that would end fighting and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Zelenskiy urges Trump to enlist China's help to end war

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy wants China to use its clout to get Russia to end its invasion of Ukraine, urging Donald Trump to press Xi Jinping on the issue.

Allies support Saudi Arabia as Houthis step up attacks

Saudia Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan are meeting under a joint defence pact to discuss how to defend the Saudis against attacks from the Iran-aligned Houthis.

Canberra mulls criminal charges over Medicare AI hack

Australia's current laws are ill-equipped to go after OpenAI for letting one of its agents go rogue and hack a Medicare website, a legal expert says.

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