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Trump to preside over first meeting of Board of Peace

Trump to preside over first meeting of Board of Peace

President Donald Trump is gathering members of his so-called Board of Peace, as many unresolved questions on the future of Gaza hang over the meeting.

Texts from China's alleged ‘spy thriller’ ring revealed

Texts from China's alleged ‘spy thriller’ ring revealed

Texts from China's alleged ‘spy thriller’ ring revealed

Texts from China's alleged ‘spy thriller’ ring revealed

Alleged messages between a Beijing security official and Chinese citizens in Australia reveal what police argue is a foreign interference plot.

NZ 'aghast' at Australia's 'ego'-driven politics

NZ 'aghast' at Australia's 'ego'-driven politics

NZ 'aghast' at Australia's 'ego'-driven politics

NZ 'aghast' at Australia's 'ego'-driven politics

Long-serving New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters has taken a swipe at Australian political instability, saying it makes diplomacy harder.

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Premier polishes pitch to lure Trump to Australia

Premier polishes pitch to lure Trump to Australia

A premier is bidding to bring the United States president to Australia, claiming his state has something Donald Trump wants and needs.

Push to outlaw spliced Russian 'blood oil' in Australia

Push to outlaw spliced Russian 'blood oil' in Australia

Loopholes in Australia's sanctions regime against Russia are inadvertently propping up Russia's war in Ukraine as profits from spliced oil flow back to Moscow.

Israeli air strikes kill 11 in Gaza, Palestinians say

Israeli air strikes kill 11 in Gaza, Palestinians say

Israel says its forces have killed "several armed terrorists" who emerged from a tunnel into Israel's side of the so-called "yellow demarcation line" in Gaza.

Ukrainian drone strike sparks fires at Russian port

Ukrainian drone strike sparks fires at Russian port

A Ukrainian drone attack has hit a Russian Black Sea port as diplomats prepare for a fresh round of US-brokered peace talks

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Major Australia-EU trade pact 'closer than we've been'

Major Australia-EU trade pact 'closer than we've been'

Major Australia-EU trade pact 'closer than we've been'

Major Australia-EU trade pact 'closer than we've been'

A long-awaited trade deal between Australia and the EU might finally be sealed, paving the way for cheaper European cars and other products for buyers.

Rubio says US is 'child of Europe', critical friend

Rubio says US is 'child of Europe', critical friend

Rubio says US is 'child of Europe', critical friend

Rubio says US is 'child of Europe', critical friend

US Secretary of State Mark Rubio received a standing ovation after seemingly reaffirming a strong relationship with Europe.

US's Rubio reassures Europe on trans-Atlantic ties

US's Rubio reassures Europe on trans-Atlantic ties

US's Rubio reassures Europe on trans-Atlantic ties

US's Rubio reassures Europe on trans-Atlantic ties

The US and Europe belong together, Secretary of State Marco Rubio has told a security forum, as he both soothed and needled officials about the alliance.

Positive signs of progress on elusive trade agreement

Positive signs of progress on elusive trade agreement

Positive signs of progress on elusive trade agreement

Positive signs of progress on elusive trade agreement

An elusive EU-Australia free trade agreement could soon be finalised, with Australia’s trade minister confident a deal is within reach.

UK PM Starmer urges closer defence ties with Europe

UK PM Starmer urges closer defence ties with Europe

UK PM Starmer urges closer defence ties with Europe

UK PM Starmer urges closer defence ties with Europe

Keir Starmer is set to declare the Brexit years over for Britain as he signals the nation is ready to work with Europe to reduce NATO's dependence on the US.

Critics hail probe into 'shocking' police rally tactics

Critics hail probe into 'shocking' police rally tactics

Critics hail probe into 'shocking' police rally tactics

Critics hail probe into 'shocking' police rally tactics

Investigations into violent police tactics to break up a mass protest must be comprehensive, without delay and public, civil liberties groups say.

Muslim community reels after police violence at protest

Muslim community reels after police violence at protest

Muslim community reels after police violence at protest

Muslim community reels after police violence at protest

A defiant premier is backing his police force and won't apologise to the Muslim community after officers forcibly removed people engaged in prayer.

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Muslims vow legal action after protest prayers clash

Police could face legal action after officers shoved and threw around a group of people attempting to pray at a protest.

Israeli leader hails 'new beginning' in Australian ties

Israel's visiting president is pushing for stronger ties with Australia, declaring the strength of the relationship depends on more than the Gaza conflict.

Final push as minister flies to Europe for trade talks

Trade Minister Don Farrell will meet with his EU counterpart for crunch talks on a free trade pact, as a handful of sticking points holds up an agreement.

Iraq issues strange mug shots of Aussie crime kingpin

Images of a deported underworld boss in custody in Iraq have been published by Australian Federal Police, but one appears to be digitally altered.

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Protests resume as anger mounts over 'brutal' police

Despite some facing charges, protesters have returned to city streets vowing not to be intimidated as they rally against the Israeli president’s visit.

'Turn it right down': PM urges calm after ugly clashes

Anthony Albanese has called for calm after violent clashes at a rally against the Israeli president's visit, while noting Palestinians remain "oppressed".

Japanese gas giants' Canberra lobbying record exposed

A complex web of investment, lobbying and public messaging is thought to be prolonging the life of the gas industry in Australia and the broader region.

'Not alone': Israeli president comforts Bondi victims

Injured victims of the Bondi terror attack have been comforted by Israeli President Isaac Herzog as he champions solidarity amid unrest over his visit.

Japan-Australia ties to strengthen after election

Australia and Japan will look to boost supply chain security amid global uncertainty and economic coercion after a resounding election victory.

ANU keeps award for ex-PM guilty of human rights crimes

A former leader has been charged, tried and convicted of crimes against humanity in the time the ANU has taken to review but not act on her honorary degree.

Australia backs defence collaboration with Indonesia

Anthony Albanese wants greater Australian "integration" into defence infrastructure in Indonesia following the signing of a landmark security treaty.

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