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Trump won't apologise for post depicting Obamas as apes

Trump won't apologise for post depicting Obamas as apes

US President Donald Trump has removed a post on Truth Social that depicted former president Barack Obama and Michelle Obama ‍as primates.

MPs urge top cop to green-light Herzog visit protest

MPs urge top cop to green-light Herzog visit protest

MPs urge top cop to green-light Herzog visit protest

MPs urge top cop to green-light Herzog visit protest

MPs have vowed to join a planned peaceful march through Sydney to oppose Israeli President Isaac Herzog's visit despite police opposing the event.

Nuclear talks with US in Oman 'a good start', Iran says

Nuclear talks with US in Oman 'a good start', Iran says

Nuclear talks with US in Oman 'a good start', Iran says

Nuclear talks with US in Oman 'a good start', Iran says

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has described talks in Oman as "a very good start" and says they will continue in a new round.

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

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.

Bomber kills 31 at Pakistan mosque as India denies role

Bomber kills 31 at Pakistan mosque as India denies role

Pakistani officials say a man has detonated explosives after being challenged near a Shi'ite mosque, killing 31 people and wounding more than 170 others.

Rival leaders dig in as clock ticks on coalition deal

Rival leaders dig in as clock ticks on coalition deal

Neither Liberal leader Sussan Ley nor Nationals counterpart David Littleproud are willing to cede ground as prospects of an imminent coalition reunion diminish.

'More than partners': PM signs landmark Indonesia pact

'More than partners': PM signs landmark Indonesia pact

Australia and Indonesia will come to each other's aid if either nation comes under attack after inking a security partnership in Jakarta.

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'Grave insult': activists vow to protest Israeli leader

'Grave insult': activists vow to protest Israeli leader

'Grave insult': activists vow to protest Israeli leader

'Grave insult': activists vow to protest Israeli leader

Police and protesters appear to be on a collision course as activists vow to take to the streets to oppose the Israeli president's Australian visit.

'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.

'Blame game' fears after failed Invasion Day bombing

'Blame game' fears after failed Invasion Day bombing

'Blame game' fears after failed Invasion Day bombing

'Blame game' fears after failed Invasion Day bombing

First Nations leaders have accused senior politicians of downplaying the threat of racism in the wake of a failed Invasion Day bombing.

Reserve Bank boss calls on businesses to invest smarter

Reserve Bank boss calls on businesses to invest smarter

Reserve Bank boss calls on businesses to invest smarter

Reserve Bank boss calls on businesses to invest smarter

Opposition MPs have grilled Reserve Bank officials over whether government spending and monetary policy errors contributed to the first rate hike in two years.

Likely Liberal contender denies plans to roll leader

Likely Liberal contender denies plans to roll leader

Likely Liberal contender denies plans to roll leader

Likely Liberal contender denies plans to roll leader

The man tipped to soon challenge Sussan Ley for the Liberal leadership insists he is not plotting a partyroom coup while admitting to ambition for the top job.

US, Russia to re-establish military-to-military talks

US, Russia to re-establish military-to-military talks

US, Russia to re-establish military-to-military talks

US, Russia to re-establish military-to-military talks

The United States and Russia say they have agreed to re-establish high-level military contacts for the first time since 2021 on the sidelines of Ukraine talks.

UK PM apologises to Epstein victims over Mandelson

UK PM apologises to Epstein victims over Mandelson

UK PM apologises to Epstein victims over Mandelson

UK PM apologises to Epstein victims over Mandelson

UK Prime ‍Minister Keir Starmer says no ⁠one was aware of the "depth and darkness" of the relationship between ‌Peter Mandelson and ‍Jeffrey Epstein.

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Invasion Day terror accused sought 'pro-white' material

A man accused of trying to bomb an Invasion Day rally was motivated by racial hatred, police allege, as they defend belatedly declaring it a terrorist act.

Greens hold door open to capital gains tax reforms

Support from the Greens could hold the key to opening the door to capital gains tax changes as the government ponders reforms the opposition says it won't back.

Wong defends Israeli president visit amid death threats

Community tensions are running high ahead of the Israeli president's visit to Australia, with one man accused of threatening to kill the leader.

Number of young Australians with dementia set to soar

People living with young onset dementia is expected to rise by 40 per cent over the next three decades, with advocates warning greater investment is needed.

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Moves to boost powers for Indigenous kids' advocate

Laws have been introduced to establish an independent Indigenous children's advocate to help address systemic issues.

EU trade deal inches closer amid minerals talks

Australia and Germany have agreed to deepen ties as negotiations over a free trade deal with Europe drag on.

'Crucial moment' for Australian humanitarian support

Balancing the scales towards gender equality will require Australian values of fairness, aspiration and opportunity to be front and centre.

Nationals confident Coalition will unite by election

Opposition Leader Sussan Ley continues attempts to reunite the coalition, while the Nationals declare they won't be held to random deadlines.

Unions set sights on pay rises, threaten strike action

Workers are more ready to strike than ever before, unions say, as they push for above-inflation pay rises to help members with high housing costs.

US-Iran talks venue changed to Oman

Nuclear talks between Iran and the US will take place in Oman, the Iranian foreign minister confirmed, as tensions between the nations remain high.

US withdraws 700 immigration agents from Minnesota

US President Donald Trump's border czar says he is reducing the number of immigration enforcement officers in Minnesota after co-operation with local officials.

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