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Activist vows continued resistance despite protest laws

Activist vows continued resistance despite protest laws

New curbs on protests in the wake of the Bondi terror attack will not deter activists from rallying in a major city against Indigenous deaths in custody.

Meta slams social media ban as it blocks child accounts

Meta slams social media ban as it blocks child accounts

Meta slams social media ban as it blocks child accounts

Meta slams social media ban as it blocks child accounts

Social media giant Meta has criticised the federal government's world-first social media ban as it releases data into how many accounts it wiped in one week.

Sweden PM 'highly critical' of US rhetoric on Greenland

Sweden PM 'highly critical' of US rhetoric on Greenland

Sweden PM 'highly critical' of US rhetoric on Greenland

Sweden PM 'highly critical' of US rhetoric on Greenland

Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson says the United States "should thank Denmark" rather than engage in rhetoric about Greenland.

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Iran vows to strike back if US intervenes over protests

Iran vows to strike back if US intervenes over protests

Activists say the death toll in nationwide protests challenging Iran's government has reached at least 116 people as Tehran warns the US from getting involved.

'Foolish': Mabo historian pans festival axing of author

'Foolish': Mabo historian pans festival axing of author

A pre-eminent Australian historian has joined a growing list of nearly 100 speakers pulling out of a writers' festival after it dumped a pro-Palestine academic.

Tens of thousands protest over fatal ICE shooting

Tens of thousands protest over fatal ICE shooting

Demonstrators in Minneapolis have turned out in huge numbers to protest the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Renee Good.

Nicaragua releases prisoners after US demands

Nicaragua releases prisoners after US demands

Nicaragua's government says it has released dozens of prisoners, after the US embassy called on the Latin American nation to follow in Venezuela's steps.

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Number of prisoners released in Venezuela rises to 18

Number of prisoners released in Venezuela rises to 18

Number of prisoners released in Venezuela rises to 18

Number of prisoners released in Venezuela rises to 18

More political prisoners have been released from detention in Venezuela, human rights groups say.

Greenland MPs to bring forward meeting to discuss US

Greenland MPs to bring forward meeting to discuss US

Greenland MPs to bring forward meeting to discuss US

Greenland MPs to bring forward meeting to discuss US

A debate in Greenland's parliament about how the island should respond to United States intensions to acquire it is being brought forward, MPs say.

Army warning as Iran seeks to quell growing unrest

Army warning as Iran seeks to quell growing unrest

Army warning as Iran seeks to quell growing unrest

Army warning as Iran seeks to quell growing unrest

The Iranian regime is stepping up efforts to stem the nation's biggest protests in years, while Washington says the US supports "the brave people of Iran".

Fatal ICE shooting sets stage for national US protests

Fatal ICE shooting sets stage for national US protests

Fatal ICE shooting sets stage for national US protests

Fatal ICE shooting sets stage for national US protests

Hundreds of "ICE Out" rallies are planned across the US amid growing outrage after an immigration officer shot and killed a woman behind the wheel of her car.

PM slams X over ongoing AI sexploitation claims

PM slams X over ongoing AI sexploitation claims

PM slams X over ongoing AI sexploitation claims

PM slams X over ongoing AI sexploitation claims

Anthony Albanese has taken Elon Musk’s X platform to task for failing to meet community standards in relation to AI-generated sexualised images.

Yemeni separatists appear to split amid Saudi-UAE rift

Yemeni separatists appear to split amid Saudi-UAE rift

Yemeni separatists appear to split amid Saudi-UAE rift

Yemeni separatists appear to split amid Saudi-UAE rift

A faction of Yemen's separatist Southern Transitional Council says it is being dismantled while another wing has urged its loyalists to hold mass protests.

Where home prices could take off or crash land in 2026

Where home prices could take off or crash land in 2026

Where home prices could take off or crash land in 2026

Where home prices could take off or crash land in 2026

A worsening outlook for interest rates will put a dampener on Australia's property market in 2026 but records are still expected to tumble across the country.

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US Supreme Court could rule on Trump tariffs next week

A US Supreme Court ruling in a major case testing ‍the legality of President Donald Trump's global tariffs could be announced on Wednesday.

Bondi victims’ families back inquiry, seek answers

The grieving families of victims of the Bondi massacre have welcomed a royal commission announcement but want more information on what it will examine.

Violent protesters face death penalty: Iran prosecutor

Tehran's public prosecutor says those committing sabotage, burning public property or engaging in clashes with security forces will face the death penalty.

Trump calls Venezuela prisoner release 'smart gesture'

The US president says a second attack on Venezuela "will not be needed" as he praised the interim government's moves to release prisoners.

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Three people missing, homes razed as more fires ignite

Catastrophic bushfire conditions are worsening with fears damaging winds and lightning strikes will add to the dozens of destructive blazes raging in one state.

Biggest Aussie cities to host eight million by 2050s

The popularity of urban living is expected to flourish in Australia in the coming decades, with growth concentrated in the country's two largest capital cities.

US Senate votes to curb military action in Venezuela

President Donald Trump claims US oversight of Venezuela could last years, but the Senate is a step closer to a vote to restrict his actions towards the country.

Bondi royal commission will bring 'momentum for change'

Australia's envoy to combat anti-Semitism has welcomed a federal inquiry into the Bondi attacks, saying the Jewish community will be able to air concerns.

Fresh shooting by US immigration agent 'defensive'

The Department of Homeland Security claims one of two people shot by federal immigration officers in Oregon was a gang member involved in a recent shooting.

One Nation hits historic high in bombshell opinion poll

Polling shows the coalition and One Nation are neck and neck in the popularity stakes in the first public nationwide survey since the Bondi massacre.

Greenland opposition leader backs direct talks with US

The head of the opposition Naleraq party has urged direct talks between US officials and representatives of Greenland, without Danish involvement.

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