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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.

Good neighbours become good friends, US on the outer

Good neighbours become good friends, US on the outer

Good neighbours become good friends, US on the outer

Good neighbours become good friends, US on the outer

Australians are growing more sceptical of the international relationship with the United States, shifting their trust toward regional geographic neighbours.

Palestine reform gets Canberra tick but concerns linger

Palestine reform gets Canberra tick but concerns linger

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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Early arrival for first AUKUS nuclear sub to Australia

Early arrival for first AUKUS nuclear sub to Australia

Australian submarine crews will be able to carry out works on the USS Colorado months before it starts official rotations out of an Australian base.

Six elections in six weeks: democracy on the ballot

Six elections in six weeks: democracy on the ballot

Brazil, Israel, the United States, New Zealand, Victoria and Spain all host elections with far-reaching consequences over the next month.

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".

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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Greens at odds over sending weapons to Ukraine

Greens at odds over sending weapons to Ukraine

Greens at odds over sending weapons to Ukraine

Greens at odds over sending weapons to Ukraine

Whether Australia should be giving tanks, vehicles and munitions to Ukraine to help it defend against Russia has divided the Greens.

EU sanctions 1600 Russians, firms linked to war effort

EU sanctions 1600 Russians, firms linked to war effort

EU sanctions 1600 Russians, firms linked to war effort

EU sanctions 1600 Russians, firms linked to war effort

The EU has agreed to impose new sanctions on a record number of supporters of Russia's war effort, targeting nearly 1600 individuals and companies.

UK PM seeks MPs support for closer EU relationship

UK PM seeks MPs support for closer EU relationship

UK PM seeks MPs support for closer EU relationship

UK PM seeks MPs support for closer EU relationship

Andy Burnham will call on all parties to support his Government’s push for a closer relationship with the EU.

Pacific partner pact boosts police, not military ties

Pacific partner pact boosts police, not military ties

Pacific partner pact boosts police, not military ties

Pacific partner pact boosts police, not military ties

Australia has struck bilateral deals with Pacific partners under Anthony Albanese, including the Nakamal Agreement with Vanuatu.

Rain fails to dampen climate mission at pre-COP31 event

Rain fails to dampen climate mission at pre-COP31 event

Rain fails to dampen climate mission at pre-COP31 event

Rain fails to dampen climate mission at pre-COP31 event

The government has defied critics and bad weather to highlight climate threats to Pacific nations but pre-COP31 also turned the spotlight on its commitments.

Coal demand set to plunge as the world goes electric

Coal demand set to plunge as the world goes electric

Coal demand set to plunge as the world goes electric

Coal demand set to plunge as the world goes electric

Increasing global use of electricity is set to be a major focus at the COP31 summit in Turkey, but a report finds progress is falling short.

Sombre vigils mark October 7 attack amid heavy security

Sombre vigils mark October 7 attack amid heavy security

Sombre vigils mark October 7 attack amid heavy security

Sombre vigils mark October 7 attack amid heavy security

A Jewish-Australian who was in Israel on October 7, 2023 has recalled the moment she learned of Hamas's deadly attack on that date.

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Weather resistant: $3m fund to protect Pacific projects

Road and internet projects in small Pacific nations will get greater climate protection but a report warns much larger investments could be needed.

Besieged nation warns COP31 can't be climate talkfest

The tiny Pacific nation of Tuvalu has hosted presidents and prime ministers to demonstrate the starkest impacts of rising sea levels before major climate talks.

Australia backs energy as it cops heat at climate talks

Australia has pledged millions of dollars to boost renewable energy in the Pacific but faces criticism from other nations over fossil fuel exports.

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.

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Accused Russian spy faces court for first time

A dual citizen accused of attempting to pass Ukrainian military information to Russia will remain in custody as prosecutors examine his electronic devices.

Key alliance deliberately vague on military game plan

One of Australia's only formal alliances does not compel its signatories to do anything specific in the event one or the other is attacked.

'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.

Five UK nationals held over suspected base bomb plot

The ‌five men who were detained near a British air base used by the US to ‌attack Iran are all British nationals who live in London, police say.

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.

Trump welcomes Xi with fanfare but no breakthroughs

China is committed to achieving a "great national rejuvenation", ‌President Xi Jinping has told a state dinner at the White House.

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