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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.

PM hopeful of reciprocal respect in Trump talks

PM hopeful of reciprocal respect in Trump talks

PM hopeful of reciprocal respect in Trump talks

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.

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Russia: Aggression will be met with 'decisive response'

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

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

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.

Netanyahu to address UN as pressure mounts over Gaza

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.

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Multimillion-dollar UN bid worth the cost: minister

Multimillion-dollar UN bid worth the cost: minister

Multimillion-dollar UN bid worth the cost: minister

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

Australia cops it over Vanuatu's police deal with China

Australia cops it over Vanuatu's police deal with China

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

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

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

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

Split over China but Pacific nations united on climate

Split over China but Pacific nations united on climate

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

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

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

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

Australia climbs ranks of Southeast Asian influence

Australia climbs ranks of Southeast Asian influence

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.

PM greeted by Trump at exclusive leaders' reception

PM greeted by Trump at exclusive leaders' reception

PM greeted by Trump at exclusive leaders' reception

PM greeted by Trump at exclusive leaders' reception

Anthony Albanese has met Donald Trump at the president's welcome reception for world leaders in New York after the pair locked in a formal sit-down for October.

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Cordial or car crash: PM to face meeting Trump test

Australia's relationship with the US will likely remain strong even if a meeting between Anthony Albanese and Donald Trump descends into chaos, one expert says.

Trump unleashes at UN, countries are 'going to hell'

President Donald Trump has returned to the United Nations to boast of his foreign policy achievements and lash out at the world body as a feckless institution.

Handshakes, trade and Palestine as PM takes world stage

Australia has used a major UN meeting to push for an elusive trade deal, while the prime minister's address trumpeted the cause of Palestinian statehood.

Vanuatu flags China policing deal after Australia snub

A Pacific island nation has revealed it wants to formalise a policing deal with China after a security pact with Australia was scuppered at the last minute.

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Coalition accused of going 'rogue' on Palestine stance

Sussan Ley has pledged Australia will reverse Palestinian recognition if the coalition wins the next election, holding talks with senior Israeli officials.

Trade minister could get a big shot at US tariff shift

The trade minister hopes to meet US counterpart Jamieson Greer in what could provide a major opportunity at securing Australian tariff relief.

Summit to meet as support grows for Palestinian state

World leaders will gather to discuss a two-state solution as Australia, Britain and Canada become some of the latest nations to recognise a Palestinian state.

Australia defies US, Israeli pressure on Palestine

Australia, the UK, Canada and Portugal are the latest countries to recognise Palestinian statehood, with others expected to soon follow.

'Unprecedented threats': UN protections for aid workers

Aid workers on the frontline of conflict will be afforded fresh protections following a declaration by Australia at the United Nations.

Palestine statehood a 'point of contention' in US ties

US politicians have warned recognising Palestine could invite 'punitive measures' as the prime minister lands in New York for a long-awaited UN meeting.

PM to recognise Palestine at UN, awaits Trump meeting

Anthony Albanese is off on a whirlwind trip during which he will recognise Palestine's statehood at the UN and potentially meet with US President Donald Trump.

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