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Prosecutors appeal Nazi salute sentence for ex-TV star

Prosecutors appeal Nazi salute sentence for ex-TV star

Prosecutors are appealing a former soap star's restorative justice sentence for performing a Nazi salute, as the actor launches his own conviction challenge.

Airport worker in court accused of Nazi salute to kids

Airport worker in court accused of Nazi salute to kids

Airport worker in court accused of Nazi salute to kids

Airport worker in court accused of Nazi salute to kids

A man has appeared in court for allegedly performing a Nazi salute to Jewish schoolchildren at an airport terminal.

Alexei Navalny was poisoned by dart frog toxin

Alexei Navalny was poisoned by dart frog toxin

Alexei Navalny was poisoned by dart frog toxin

Alexei Navalny was poisoned by dart frog toxin

Samples taken from the body of Russian opposition leader and Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny reveal he was poisoned with a lethal toxin while imprisoned.

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Liberals pin hopes on housing to turn fortunes around

Liberals pin hopes on housing to turn fortunes around

Angus Taylor has put housing front and centre of his priorities as the newest leader of the federal Liberal Party.

'Can a souffle rise once?' PM attacks Liberal leaders

'Can a souffle rise once?' PM attacks Liberal leaders

The new Liberal leaders have alienated the party from Australian voters over key challenges such as the cost of living, tax and energy, the prime minister says.

Slow moving crash: the anatomy of a Liberal coup

Slow moving crash: the anatomy of a Liberal coup

Angus Taylor resoundingly succeeded in rolling Sussan Ley for the Liberal leadership in a contest expected to be tight but the saga was far from edifying.

Liberals pledge new direction as toppled leader resigns

Liberals pledge new direction as toppled leader resigns

Angus Taylor will face his first test as Liberal leader at a heavily contested by-election after he knifed Sussan Ley and triggered her resignation.

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Liberal quits front bench for expected leadership tilt

Liberal quits front bench for expected leadership tilt

Liberal quits front bench for expected leadership tilt

Liberal quits front bench for expected leadership tilt

Leadership aspirant Angus Taylor has resigned from Sussan Ley's front bench, paving the way for a likely showdown to head up the Liberal Party.

Iran arrests reformist politicians after mass protests

Iran arrests reformist politicians after mass protests

Iran arrests reformist politicians after mass protests

Iran arrests reformist politicians after mass protests

Iran has arrested several prominent reformist figures about a month after mass protests swept the country.

'Delaying tactic': fresh bid to save coalition in doubt

'Delaying tactic': fresh bid to save coalition in doubt

'Delaying tactic': fresh bid to save coalition in doubt

'Delaying tactic': fresh bid to save coalition in doubt

The Liberals and Nationals appear to be on the brink of a more permanent break-up, with no compromise reached after days of negotiations.

Door opens to coalition reunion as leader spill flops

Door opens to coalition reunion as leader spill flops

Door opens to coalition reunion as leader spill flops

Door opens to coalition reunion as leader spill flops

Leaders of the former coalition partners are discussing a possible reunion as calls mount for solidarity after a failed leadership spill within the Nationals.

Oscar-nominated screenwriter arrested in Iran

Oscar-nominated screenwriter arrested in Iran

Oscar-nominated screenwriter arrested in Iran

Oscar-nominated screenwriter arrested in Iran

Mehdi Mahmoudian, the Oscar-nominated It Was Just an Accident co-writer, has been arrested in Iran for speaking out against the regime.

Top Liberal's backers talk down imminent leader threat

Top Liberal's backers talk down imminent leader threat

Top Liberal's backers talk down imminent leader threat

Top Liberal's backers talk down imminent leader threat

Key supporters of Sussan Ley don't expect a challenge to her leadership in the near term, but one rival has yet to break cover with his plans.

Libs warned swapping leaders won't solve voter vacuum

Libs warned swapping leaders won't solve voter vacuum

Libs warned swapping leaders won't solve voter vacuum

Libs warned swapping leaders won't solve voter vacuum

Economic policy has been nominated as the only way for the Liberals to arrest their plunging fortunes, as the party squabbles over a leadership spill.

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Liberal MP rules himself out of leadership challenge

Andrew Hastie will not contest a potential leadership challenge against Sussan Ley, after saying he does not have the numbers for a move.

Party elder pleads for Nationals to stop the infighting

The Nationals must put aside their grievances and target being an effective opposition, a former deputy prime minister and party leader says.

Nationals back leader as MP warns of 'political cliff'

Nationals MPs are standing behind leader David Littleproud after a renegade backbencher announced his intention to challenge for the leadership.

Nats' demands complicate Liberal leadership speculation

Liberals are weighing up their options ahead of a looming leadership coup against Sussan Ley but fury at the Nationals leader is complicating the situation.

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Leadership reset on the cards to mend coalition divorce

A change in leaders for both the Liberals and Nationals might be needed if the conservative parties are to reconcile their differences amid rising tensions.

Ley's leadership in peril as Nationals jump off wagon

With the coalition breaking up for a second time due to its "untenable position," Sussan Ley's hold on the Liberal leadership appears to be slipping.

Trump threatens Iran as protests continue for sixth day

Protests across Iran have continued with demonstrations chanting slogans against the Islamic Republic.

Ex-TV star must shadow Jewish leader over Nazi gesture

A magistrate has condemned those who target Australia's Jewish community while sentencing a former Neighbours actor for performing a Nazi gesture.

Eurovision winner returns trophy in protest over Israel

The Swiss winner of Eurovision Nemo is returning the 2024 trophy in protest over Israel's participation in the song contest.

Ex-TV star facing 'restorative justice' for Nazi salute

A magistrate has asked lawyers for a former Australian soap actor to make inquiries into a unique form of punishment for performing a Nazi salute.

Hong Kong leader orders probe into deadly inferno

Authorities have set up an independent inquiry to investigate a horrific fire in Hong Kong that burned seven apartment buildings and killed at least 156 people.

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