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Flotilla detainees' relatives plead for safe return

Flotilla detainees' relatives plead for safe return

The families of detained Australian activists in Israel are pleading with the federal government to bring them back home amid reports of abuse.

Australia gets PNG 'pukpuk' defence pact over the line

Australia gets PNG 'pukpuk' defence pact over the line

Australia gets PNG 'pukpuk' defence pact over the line

Australia gets PNG 'pukpuk' defence pact over the line

Australia has its newest defence ally in 70 years, with Papua New Guinea joining the US and New Zealand after a pact signed in Canberra.

Right-winger set to be Japan's first female premier

Right-winger set to be Japan's first female premier

Right-winger set to be Japan's first female premier

Right-winger set to be Japan's first female premier

Japan’s ruling party has elected hardline conservative Sanae Takaichi as its new leader, making her likely to become the country’s first female prime minister.

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Australia welcomes Gaza peace progress, hostage release

Australia welcomes Gaza peace progress, hostage release

Dozens of hostages held in Gaza for nearly two years may be on the verge of freedom as part of a US-negotiated peace plan welcomed by Australia.

Families of Australians in Gaza flotilla plead for help

Families of Australians in Gaza flotilla plead for help

Family members of Australians detained while attempting to deliver aid to Gaza are calling for action as their relatives face deportation from Israel.

'Folly' of nuclear submarines plan floated

'Folly' of nuclear submarines plan floated

Australian government officials are hinting the US will not rip up the AUKUS agreement as critics poke holes in the nuclear submarines plan.

Australians on Gaza-bound flotilla as Israel intervenes

Australians on Gaza-bound flotilla as Israel intervenes

Australians attempting to deliver food and aid to Gaza are at risk as Israel begins intercepting an international aid flotilla.

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'Tepid' Australia accused of emboldening Israel

'Tepid' Australia accused of emboldening Israel

'Tepid' Australia accused of emboldening Israel

'Tepid' Australia accused of emboldening Israel

A failure to hold Israel to account for breaking humanitarian law as the death toll in Gaza soars has spurred a clarion call for action in Australia.

BHP cops $5b value hit on talk of China trade blockade

BHP cops $5b value hit on talk of China trade blockade

BHP cops $5b value hit on talk of China trade blockade

BHP cops $5b value hit on talk of China trade blockade

Reports China is halting iron ore shipments from BHP have weighed on the world's biggest miner, but experts say any stoush over prices should be short-lived.

Nuclear subs deal afloat as news surfaces of US backing

Nuclear subs deal afloat as news surfaces of US backing

Nuclear subs deal afloat as news surfaces of US backing

Nuclear subs deal afloat as news surfaces of US backing

Australia is awash with confidence a multibillion-dollar security and submarine deal with the UK and US will be spared from cuts by Donald Trump.

Albanese courts Middle Eastern supermarket giant Lulu

Albanese courts Middle Eastern supermarket giant Lulu

Albanese courts Middle Eastern supermarket giant Lulu

Albanese courts Middle Eastern supermarket giant Lulu

A free trade pact between Australia and the United Arab Emirates will enter into force this week, growing investment and trade between the two nations.

Aussies could miss out under Trump drug pricing plan

Aussies could miss out under Trump drug pricing plan

Aussies could miss out under Trump drug pricing plan

Aussies could miss out under Trump drug pricing plan

Australians might not be able to get their hands on crucial medicines such as cancer drugs after a Donald Trump pricing proposal comes into effect.

Dodging popular UK firebrand may not be PM's best step

Dodging popular UK firebrand may not be PM's best step

Dodging popular UK firebrand may not be PM's best step

Dodging popular UK firebrand may not be PM's best step

Australia's prime minister may have been better meeting a former Brexiteer who leads opinion polls, a leading political analyst says on his UK visit.

Not on my watch: PM rules out republic referendum

Not on my watch: PM rules out republic referendum

Not on my watch: PM rules out republic referendum

Not on my watch: PM rules out republic referendum

Anthony Albanese has promised no more referendums will be held while he is prime minister, putting on ice any plans for Australia to become a republic.

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PM hopeful of reciprocal respect in Trump talks

The relationship between the US and Australia remains strong, the prime minister says, after finally locking in a meeting with Donald Trump in Washington DC.

Russia: Aggression will be met with 'decisive response'

Russia's top diplomat has addressed the UN, amid rising Europe tension, warning of militaristic rhetoric and playing down Moscow's drone incursions.

PM all smiles on subs pact after Downing Street chat

Australia's prime minister continues to talk up the future of the AUKUS submarine pact following talks with his British counterpart in London.

PM flies into friendlier territory with like minds

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has swapped the US for the UK, landing in London for a conference of global progressive leaders.

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Netanyahu to address UN as pressure mounts over Gaza

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will condemn leaders' recognition of Palestine and defend Israel's war in Gaza when he speaks at the UN General Assembly.

Multimillion-dollar UN bid worth the cost: minister

Australia has "overwhelming support" for a seat on the United Nations Security Council as a senior minister dismisses criticism of the potential cost of a bid.

Australia cops it over Vanuatu's police deal with China

Vanuatu has issued a stinging clapback against Australia after a senior minister tried to play down concerns over the Pacific nation signing a pact with China.

Gaza, subs top of PM's agenda after touching down in UK

Fresh from attending the United Nations General Assembly, Anthony Albanese will receive a rockstar reception from progressive world leaders in the UK.

Split over China but Pacific nations united on climate

A rare moment in the world spotlight for Pacific nations has been marked by differing views on China but a unity ticket for global action on climate.

Climate action vs con job: PM rebuts Trump stance at UN

The ideological divide between Australia and the US has grown wider on the world stage as leaders deliver two very different messages to the United Nations.

Australia climbs ranks of Southeast Asian influence

Diplomacy, economic ties and cultural exchanges have helped Australia increase its influence in a key region as US clout wanes under the Trump administration.

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