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Netanyahu says Iran may attack ahead of Israel election

Netanyahu says Iran may attack ahead of Israel election

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has issued a threat to Iran as the election considered a referendum on his leadership nears.

Immigration detainees disclose 'humiliating' treatment

Immigration detainees disclose 'humiliating' treatment

Immigration detainees disclose 'humiliating' treatment

Immigration detainees disclose 'humiliating' treatment

A rat infestation and excessive use of restraints are among the findings unearthed by a watchdog's visit to neighbouring immigration detention facilities.

Bungles behind surge in wrongful detention of Aussies

Bungles behind surge in wrongful detention of Aussies

Bungles behind surge in wrongful detention of Aussies

Bungles behind surge in wrongful detention of Aussies

Systemic failures within the Department of Home Affairs are resulting in the wrongful detention of Australian citizens.

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Greens push to censor US execution livestream

Greens push to censor US execution livestream

A Greens senator has written to the eSafety commissioner to request the livestreaming of a firing squad execution in the US not be accessible in Australia.

Aussie rights activist held in notorious Vietnam jail

Aussie rights activist held in notorious Vietnam jail

The wife of an Australian human rights activist detained in Vietnam fears for his safety as the communist government continues a crackdown on dissidents.

'Impossible': wife slams missing activist terror claims

'Impossible': wife slams missing activist terror claims

The wife of a missing Australian human rights activist denies claims from Vietnamese authorities he was planning terrorist activities.

Australia urged to help free activist jailed in Vietnam

Australia urged to help free activist jailed in Vietnam

The wife of an Australian pro-democracy activist jailed in Vietnam over "terrorist activities" has called on Anthony Albanese to bring her husband home.

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'Lose-lose-lose situation': growing push to rein in AI

'Lose-lose-lose situation': growing push to rein in AI

'Lose-lose-lose situation': growing push to rein in AI

'Lose-lose-lose situation': growing push to rein in AI

MPs have called for a tenfold increase of funding for Australia's AI Safety Institute amid warnings of existential threats posed by the technology.

Murderer's gag order lifted after 'troubling' AI error

Murderer's gag order lifted after 'troubling' AI error

Murderer's gag order lifted after 'troubling' AI error

Murderer's gag order lifted after 'troubling' AI error

Susan Neill-Fraser has spoken publicly for the first time in more than a decade after a court ruled a gag order based on inaccurate AI information was invalid.

Eight days that triggered a dark Australian legacy

Eight days that triggered a dark Australian legacy

Eight days that triggered a dark Australian legacy

Eight days that triggered a dark Australian legacy

Political masterstroke to some, cruel and illegal to others, the 2001 Tampa affair triggered a costly legacy of offshore processing.

No probe over Israel strike that killed Aust aid worker

No probe over Israel strike that killed Aust aid worker

No probe over Israel strike that killed Aust aid worker

No probe over Israel strike that killed Aust aid worker

Israel is launching criminal investigations into two attacks by its troops in Gaza, but not for one that killed aid workers including Australian Zomi Frankcom.

EU plans most far-reaching sanctions against Russia

EU plans most far-reaching sanctions against Russia

EU plans most far-reaching sanctions against Russia

EU plans most far-reaching sanctions against Russia

The European Union hopes to ramp up ‌sanctions against Russia in the coming months over its war in Ukraine.

Trump envoy discusses Gaza plan with Netanyahu

Trump envoy discusses Gaza plan with Netanyahu

Trump envoy discusses Gaza plan with Netanyahu

Trump envoy discusses Gaza plan with Netanyahu

US negotiator Jared Kushner has held a rare meeting with the Hamas chief in Egypt in an attempt to make progress on the stalled Gaza ceasefire.

Coalition, One Nation revive push on abortion crackdown

Coalition, One Nation revive push on abortion crackdown

Coalition, One Nation revive push on abortion crackdown

Coalition, One Nation revive push on abortion crackdown

Conservative politicians have joined with a Christian lobby group on the lawns of Parliament House to request healthcare for babies born alive via abortions.

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Last-ditch intervention to scrap 'open air' prison laws

A First Peoples' treaty body is piling pressure on a state government to dump legislation that would curtail the right of prisoners to an hour of outdoor time.

Ukraine, Russia accuse each other of lethal attacks

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has accused Moscow of targeting ‌global food security following attacks on Odesa's seaport, a key export hub.

Australia’s elephant in the room: modern-day slavery

Slavery watchdogs have questioned how many law breaches it will take before Australia responds to evidence laying bare injustices faced by migrant workers.

Aboriginal police officers claim racism in class action

Lawyers for current and former Aboriginal community police officers have filed a class action alleging racial discrimination and vilification in the force.

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Spain claims surge across border into enclave reversed

Spain's leader has condemned migrants storming into Ceuta as a "violation of sovereignty", as thousands of them turn back after a security forces crackdown.

As nation eyes misogyny crime, could Australia follow?

As women cop hate online and male-perpetrated violence continues to make headlines, a nation's landmark bid to criminalise misogyny is generating interest.

Pianist loses court battle, but fills concert halls

A pianist who lost a court fight against the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra is filling concert halls on his own independent tour.

Australian asylum reject's bid to outrun Trump purge

A young refugee rebuffed by Australia now hopes he can outlast the Trump administration's bid to be rid of him while on a temporary study visa.

Australians call out fossil fuel threat in climate case

The rights to life, family and home are under threat from fossil fuel expansion by Australia and other nations, argue claimants of a landmark climate case.

State throws up shield after 'open air' prison ruling

A state is set to be shielded from legal challenges over inmates being deprived of access to open air under laws prompted by a high-profile case.

Historic Kyiv monastery damaged, 10 killed in Ukraine

European leaders have sharply criticised Russia's latest attacks on Ukraine, which sparked a fire at a UNESCO world heritage site in Kiev.

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