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Expulsion threat over Labor's alleged anti-Semitism

Expulsion threat over Labor's alleged anti-Semitism

Labor is under pressure to stamp out hatred after an internal letter to its leaders urged action on allegations of anti-Semitism within the party.

Myanmar to hold its first election in five years

Myanmar to hold its first election in five years

Myanmar to hold its first election in five years

Myanmar to hold its first election in five years

Myanmar will hold first general election since the 2021 military coup but the vote is widely seen as lacking credibility.

China hits US with sanctions over Taiwan arms sales

China hits US with sanctions over Taiwan arms sales

China hits US with sanctions over Taiwan arms sales

China hits US with sanctions over Taiwan arms sales

China has announced economic sanctions on 20 US defence firms after Washington's announcement of $US11.1 billion in arms sales to Taiwan.

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Police warn against hateful gatherings after massacre

Police warn against hateful gatherings after massacre

Police have urged Australians not to participate in a racist and potentially violent gathering planned in the aftermath of the Bondi terrorist attack.

Patterns of misinformation swirl around Bondi massacre

Patterns of misinformation swirl around Bondi massacre

The horrible anti-Semitic terror attack at Bondi on December 14 continues to spur online misinformation but why, and where has it come from?

Zelenskiy hopeful of new Trump meeting in peace talks

Zelenskiy hopeful of new Trump meeting in peace talks

A meeting with US President Donald Trump will happen "in the near future", Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says.

Motive probed after suspect ID'ed in Hanukkah car fire

Motive probed after suspect ID'ed in Hanukkah car fire

Police are keeping an open mind over the motive of a 47-year-old person of interest alleged to be involved in a fire of a car bearing a Hanukkah sign.

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Israel kills Iran Quds Force figure in Lebanon

Israel kills Iran Quds Force figure in Lebanon

Israel kills Iran Quds Force figure in Lebanon

Israel kills Iran Quds Force figure in Lebanon

Israeli forces say they have killed ‍a key operative of Iran's Quds Force in Lebanon.

Pope uses Christmas sermon to decry conditions in Gaza

Pope uses Christmas sermon to decry conditions in Gaza

Pope uses Christmas sermon to decry conditions in Gaza

Pope uses Christmas sermon to decry conditions in Gaza

Pope Leo has used his first Christmas Day sermon to speak out about the conditions endured by Palestinians in Gaza.

Hope, kindness celebrated on bittersweet Christmas

Hope, kindness celebrated on bittersweet Christmas

Hope, kindness celebrated on bittersweet Christmas

Hope, kindness celebrated on bittersweet Christmas

Australians have been urged to come together and look after each other during a holiday season tainted by a shooting at the nation's most iconic beach.

Tributes as Labor stalwart, champion for migrants dies

Tributes as Labor stalwart, champion for migrants dies

Tributes as Labor stalwart, champion for migrants dies

Tributes as Labor stalwart, champion for migrants dies

Labor stalwart and long-standing senator Nick Bolkus has died at the age of 75, prompting tributes from senior party figures.

'Absolutely essential': premier backs swift protest ban

'Absolutely essential': premier backs swift protest ban

'Absolutely essential': premier backs swift protest ban

'Absolutely essential': premier backs swift protest ban

Rushed laws that allow police to ban protest marches following terror attacks could prove to be divisive rather than calming, a senior legal figure warns.

A million more potential Epstein documents discovered

A million more potential Epstein documents discovered

A million more potential Epstein documents discovered

A million more potential Epstein documents discovered

The discovery of an additional million documents tied to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has delayed further releases.

EU, UK criticise US visa bans in 'censorship' row

EU, UK criticise US visa bans in 'censorship' row

EU, UK criticise US visa bans in 'censorship' row

EU, UK criticise US visa bans in 'censorship' row

The European Union has accused the United States of "unjustified measures" as both criticise each other over charges of censorship.

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US and Ukraine reach common ground in latest peace plan

Moscow is expected to respond to a 20-point plan to end the war put forward after Ukraine reached a consensus with the US on several critical issues.

Dismal start to holidays as national road toll soars

A grim start to the Christmas holidays on the roads continues, with Australia on track to record its worst year of fatalities in more than a decade.

'Lower the temperature': PM's plea after kidnap threat

A man has been charged with threatening the prime minister, prompting a call for a cooling of the fractious political debate.

Vow to quash terrorism after Sydney 'changed forever'

After pushing through emergency legislation to curb gun ownership and protests, a state premier is vowing not to let a terrorist attack divide Australians.

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US 'not looking to conquer' Greenland, envoy says

The US says the Trump administration isn't going to “go in there trying to conquer" Greenland or try to "to take over anybody’s country".

Bondi heroes to be honoured amid grim death toll alert

People who put themselves in harm's way, including those who sacrificed their lives to save others during the Bondi terror attack, will receive a special award.

Trump flew on Epstein jet eight times in the 90s: email

President Donald Trump flew on convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's private jet eight times in the 1990s, according to newly released documents.

PM, opposition leader reflect on sombre Christmas ahead

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Sussan Ley have delivered messages of hope during a bittersweet Christmas festive period.

Former Liberal MP Katie Allen dies after cancer battle

Katie Allen spent two decades as a paediatrician and medical researcher before entering politics and has been remembered as a kind and caring person.

Slogans and imagery targeted in clamp down on protests

A tough-talking premier intent on stopping violence after the Bondi massacre says protests are to blame for volatility as his Labor credentials are questioned

Expense scandal critics back MP travel perks crackdown

Restrictions on family travel entitlements sparked by MPs flying partners to major events has strong support but there are calls for even stricter limits.

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