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'A martyr for freedom': Trump hails Kirk at memorial

'A martyr for freedom': Trump hails Kirk at memorial

US President Donald Trump has praised Charlie Kirk as a "great American hero" at his memorial in Arizona.

'We cannot live in fear': Aussie vigil for Charlie Kirk

'We cannot live in fear': Aussie vigil for Charlie Kirk

'We cannot live in fear': Aussie vigil for Charlie Kirk

'We cannot live in fear': Aussie vigil for Charlie Kirk

Sporting red MAGA hats, US flags and lighting candles, the Australian wing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk's group honoured him with a homegrown tribute.

Pair admit damaging memorial in olive oil 'blessing'

Pair admit damaging memorial in olive oil 'blessing'

Pair admit damaging memorial in olive oil 'blessing'

Pair admit damaging memorial in olive oil 'blessing'

Two born-again Christians have admitted damaging a capital city war memorial but explain their behaviour as a show of faith rather than disrespect.

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Death toll in Portugal streetcar crash rises to 17

Death toll in Portugal streetcar crash rises to 17

Portuguese are in mourning a day after a famed streetcar derailed and crashed in a Lisbon street, as the death toll from the accident rises to 17.

N Korea's Kim heads to China for WWII military parade

N Korea's Kim heads to China for WWII military parade

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has crossed into China to attend Beijing's celebration of the formal surrender of Japan in World War II.

Lessons 'not learnt' 80 years on from World War II

Lessons 'not learnt' 80 years on from World War II

Australians have paused to reflect on the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, with many thankful for the sacrifices made to ensure peace in Australia.

Tales of the jungle: how WWII's eyes and ears endured

Tales of the jungle: how WWII's eyes and ears endured

Facing the threat of Japanese invaders, World War II veterans who provided support to frontline troops were subjected to unbearable conditions.

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'Home of metal' gathers to farewell Ozzy Osbourne

'Home of metal' gathers to farewell Ozzy Osbourne

'Home of metal' gathers to farewell Ozzy Osbourne

'Home of metal' gathers to farewell Ozzy Osbourne

Legions of Black Sabbath fans are lining the streets of Birmingham to pay respects to Ozzy Osbourne when the rocker's hearse makes its way through the city.

Russia marks end of WWII as Ukraine war grinds on

Russia marks end of WWII as Ukraine war grinds on

Russia marks end of WWII as Ukraine war grinds on

Russia marks end of WWII as Ukraine war grinds on

Vladimir Putin is hosting leaders such as China's Xi Jinping in Moscow to commemorate victory in World War II amid tight security and a ceasefire with Ukraine.

Ukraine cities quiet as Russia-backed ceasefire begins

Ukraine cities quiet as Russia-backed ceasefire begins

Ukraine cities quiet as Russia-backed ceasefire begins

Ukraine cities quiet as Russia-backed ceasefire begins

Cities in Ukraine have been spared Russian drone and missile attacks as a 72-hour truce kicks in, but Kyiv says Moscow continues its assaults in the east.

Melbourne Storm slammed as Welcome to Country cancelled

Melbourne Storm slammed as Welcome to Country cancelled

Melbourne Storm slammed as Welcome to Country cancelled

Melbourne Storm slammed as Welcome to Country cancelled

The NRL's Melbourne Storm are accused of cancelling the Welcome to Country at short notice, hours after hecklers disrupted the city's Anzac Day dawn service.

Dawn service in Turkey marks 110 years of the Anzacs

Dawn service in Turkey marks 110 years of the Anzacs

Dawn service in Turkey marks 110 years of the Anzacs

Dawn service in Turkey marks 110 years of the Anzacs

Australians, New Zealanders and royalty have met on the Gallipoli Peninsula to remember those who lost their lives on the Turkish battlefields 110 years ago.

Rainy weather no barrier as thousands mark Anzac Day

Rainy weather no barrier as thousands mark Anzac Day

Rainy weather no barrier as thousands mark Anzac Day

Rainy weather no barrier as thousands mark Anzac Day

Wet weather didn't deter thousands of Queenslanders from turning out all over the state to mark Anzac Day.

Aussies mark Anzac memory of diggers young and old

Aussies mark Anzac memory of diggers young and old

Aussies mark Anzac memory of diggers young and old

Aussies mark Anzac memory of diggers young and old

Tens of thousands of Australians have turned out pay respects to veterans, despite some dawn services being marred by hecklers and interjections.

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New generation honours veterans' sacrifice on Anzac Day

Sydney's streets were packed to honour past and present military members, with those actively serving stressing the importance of remembering the past.

Solemn Anzac ceremony marred by neo-Nazi gatecrashers

Hateful heckles pierced the silence of a sombre Anzac ceremony as neo-Nazis disrupted a dawn service commemorating the sacrifices of defence heroes.

Politics put aside as leaders pay respect on Anzac Day

Australia's political leaders call an election campaign truce to attend dawn services and remember the sacrifice of servicemen and women.

Basilica reopens to faithful bidding farewell to Pope

Mourners have queued in their tens of thousands to pay their last respects to Pope Francis, as the late pontiff lies in state before his funeral.

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Pub breaks out food and fiddles for Anzac Day festival

Pubs and clubs in the country and city will commemorate Anzac Day a little differently, with one country inn hosting a music festival.

Bondi stab victims 'forever in our hearts' one year on

People killed in one of Australia's worst massacres in years have been commemorated on its one-year anniversary, amid plans for a permanent memorial.

Six killed in mall rampage loved and missed one year on

Flowers have been left near the shopping centre where one of Australia's worst mass killings unfolded one year ago as loved ones commemorate six people killed.

Bondi stabbing memorial as first anniversary looms

A memorial will be established in memory of the victims of the Bondi Junction stabbing attack, one year after the rampage that horrified the nation.

Life and contributions of 'community hero' celebrated

The first state memorial for a queer advocate has been held for David Polson AM, who participated in a record number of medical trials after contracting HIV.

Jews send message of solidarity for 500-day milestone

Jewish Australians have sent a message of solidarity with their Israeli counterparts, demanding Hamas release all hostages as the conflict reaches its 500 days.

Man behind bars after 'odious' attack on cop memorial

A man accused of defacing a memorial to fallen police officers has lost a bid to be detained at a mental health facility after claiming he had complex PTSD.

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