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Thailand's Anutin elected PM after rout of ruling rival

Thailand's Anutin elected PM after rout of ruling rival

Political veteran Anutin Charnvirakul has easily won a vote against Thailand's once-dominant ruling party to become the turmoil-hit nation's new prime minister.

Cash splash on Australian made 'world leading' drone

Cash splash on Australian made 'world leading' drone

Cash splash on Australian made 'world leading' drone

Cash splash on Australian made 'world leading' drone

Australia is poised to spend hundreds of millions on a "world leading" drone it is developing, confident it can match any military.

PM talks up 'warm' Trump phone call but no meeting set

PM talks up 'warm' Trump phone call but no meeting set

PM talks up 'warm' Trump phone call but no meeting set

PM talks up 'warm' Trump phone call but no meeting set

Anthony Albanese has held his fourth phone call with President Donald Trump, but there has been no update on the result of a critical US defence review.

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Senator's remarks on Indian migrants 'electoral poison'

Senator's remarks on Indian migrants 'electoral poison'

A firebrand senator's controversial comments about Indian migration are hurtful and will make it harder for the Liberals to win votes, an expert says.

No modelling in climate review, as lobby urges action

No modelling in climate review, as lobby urges action

The opposition has dismissed suggestions delays in reaching a climate policy signal uncertainty about reducing emissions.

Money can't replace people: robodebt victims after win

Money can't replace people: robodebt victims after win

Robodebt scheme victims are vindicated by a massive settlement but say the payout will never be enough for the people who took their own lives.

Iran downgrades ties with Australia after arson row

Iran downgrades ties with Australia after arson row

Tehran has "reduced Australia's diplomatic presence in Iran" in response to Canberra booting Tehran's envoy over accusations Iran directed attacks on its soil.

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Ukraine's allies meet amid doubts over guarantees

Ukraine's allies meet amid doubts over guarantees

Ukraine's allies meet amid doubts over guarantees

Ukraine's allies meet amid doubts over guarantees

Dozens of members of the "coalition of the willing" are meeting to discuss security guarantees for Ukraine, as concerns linger over US backing for Kyiv.

'Super emitter': borehole readings spark audit call

'Super emitter': borehole readings spark audit call

'Super emitter': borehole readings spark audit call

'Super emitter': borehole readings spark audit call

Researchers have discovered an abandoned coal exploration borehole leaking the same amount of greenhouse gases as 10,000 cars, sparking calls for an audit.

Daniel Andrews breaks silence on China parade outing

Daniel Andrews breaks silence on China parade outing

Daniel Andrews breaks silence on China parade outing

Daniel Andrews breaks silence on China parade outing

Dan Andrews is unrepentant about attending a military show of might in China, where he was photographed with dictators and alleged war criminals.

Robodebt payout could take years to flow to victims

Robodebt payout could take years to flow to victims

Robodebt payout could take years to flow to victims

Robodebt payout could take years to flow to victims

A years-long legal battle over the unlawful robodebt scheme has ended with a multimillion-dollar settlement, but victims could wait years to get payments.

Home care changes pass parliament after Labor backdown

Home care changes pass parliament after Labor backdown

Home care changes pass parliament after Labor backdown

Home care changes pass parliament after Labor backdown

A government backflip on the rollout of extra home care supports will benefit tens of thousands of ageing Australians.

'Betrayal': former PM condemns Palestine recognition

'Betrayal': former PM condemns Palestine recognition

'Betrayal': former PM condemns Palestine recognition

'Betrayal': former PM condemns Palestine recognition

Australia's decision to recognise Palestine at an upcoming United Nations meeting is reckless, John Howard and his former foreign minister say.

'Exploitation': Australia criticised over Nauru deal

'Exploitation': Australia criticised over Nauru deal

'Exploitation': Australia criticised over Nauru deal

'Exploitation': Australia criticised over Nauru deal

People stripped of their visas and fighting their deportations in court have been dealt a major blow as laws pass to strip them of certain legal rights.

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Man fined for sending menacing 'bullet' messages to PM

A man claims he was abusing alcohol at the time he sent two menacing social media posts to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

Voluntary lobbying register launched by fed-up senator

A fed-up independent senator is launching his own lobby register, encouraging MPs to voluntarily disclose who they have given access to Parliament House.

Trump takes tariff fight to highest US court

The Supreme Court could hear a Trump administration appeal of a lower court's ruling against tariffs that have become a pillar of US foreign policy.

Long road ahead for defence suicide inquiry reforms

Just nine of more than 100 recommendations from a royal commission into veteran suicide have been put in place, a year after findings were handed down.

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Coalition in damage control over migration claim

The opposition has gone into damage control after a senator doubled down on claims Labor was taking in Indian migrants to shore up their supporter base.

Tech platforms told to 'mobilise' for social media ban

Social media companies must prepare to banish under-16s from their platforms, but many younger Australians believe the ban won't work.

Epstein victims demand Congress force document release

Self-described victims of Jeffrey Epstein have rallied to demand Congress pass laws forcing the release of documents on the convicted sex offender.

Australia answers call for help after deadly quakes

Australia, which has committed funds to help Afghans impacted by two large earthquakes, says it will ensure that the money does not go to the Taliban regime.

Think ahead and act now on brain disorders: advocates

A national strategy for neurological conditions could save $7 billion a year, according to advocates who will present a blueprint for action to the government.

Australia's deportation deal with Nauru to cost $2.5b

Australia's deal with Nauru to deport ex-immigration detainees will cost taxpayers up to $2.5 billion over three decades, a parliamentary committee was told.

'I would have avoided': ex-premier attends China parade

The prime minister defended the presence of ex-Victorian premier Daniel Andrews at a Chinese military parade alongside several controversial figures.

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