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Deposed Maduro defiantly declares innocence in US court

Deposed Maduro defiantly declares innocence in US court

The toppled president of Venezuela has defiantly declared his innocence in court after being seized by US military forces from the capital Caracas.

Global minimum tax deal update backed by 145 countries

Global minimum tax deal update backed by 145 countries

Global minimum tax deal update backed by 145 countries

Global minimum tax deal update backed by 145 countries

A 15 per cent global minimum tax framework has been kept as countries approved an update that allows carve-outs for some US companies.

Maduro due in court as loyalists send message to Trump

Maduro due in court as loyalists send message to Trump

Maduro due in court as loyalists send message to Trump

Maduro due in court as loyalists send message to Trump

Deep uncertainty surrounds the future of oil-rich Venezuela as its president Nicolas Maduro faces a US trial after being captured in a military operation.

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Ten people guilty of cyberbullying France’s first lady

Ten people guilty of cyberbullying France’s first lady

A Paris court ‍has found 10 people guilty for the cyber ⁠harassment of France's first lady, Brigitte Macron, over false claims she ‍was born a man.

No fault: Liberals deny tensions as tennis ace departs

No fault: Liberals deny tensions as tennis ace departs

An ex-tennis ace and rising Liberal star has blamed infighting for his decision to quit politics, but the party leader insists those issues are in the past.

Dire warning over native species conservation funding

Dire warning over native species conservation funding

Conservationists say hundreds of programs to control invasive species, and save native flora and fauna could be impacted without ongoing government funding.

Labor mulls early parliament sitting after Bondi attack

Labor mulls early parliament sitting after Bondi attack

Politicians will be back in Canberra sooner than planned to pass key security reforms after the nation's worst mass shooting in decades.

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Olympic stadium design unveiled for Brisbane Games

Olympic stadium design unveiled for Brisbane Games

Olympic stadium design unveiled for Brisbane Games

Olympic stadium design unveiled for Brisbane Games

The design for Brisbane’s new $3.8 billion Olympic stadium has been unveiled, sparking renewed protests from activists seeking to halt the development.

Australia urges calm after US intervention in Venezuela

Australia urges calm after US intervention in Venezuela

Australia urges calm after US intervention in Venezuela

Australia urges calm after US intervention in Venezuela

Venezuelans in Australia are concerned by the US military intervention in the oil-rich nation, as the Albanese government closely monitors the situation.

Week of deadly unrest in Iran as pressure builds

Week of deadly unrest in Iran as pressure builds

Week of deadly unrest in Iran as pressure builds

Week of deadly unrest in Iran as pressure builds

Clashes and protests in Iran have claimed at least 16 lives, rights groups say, with the nation's economy in tatters and international pressure building.

'Not a one-off': calls grow for Bondi royal commission

'Not a one-off': calls grow for Bondi royal commission

'Not a one-off': calls grow for Bondi royal commission

'Not a one-off': calls grow for Bondi royal commission

Political leaders have been accused of "sitting on their hands" when it comes to addressing anti-Semitism in Australia.

Trump says US to 'run Venezuela' after Maduro captured

Trump says US to 'run Venezuela' after Maduro captured

Trump says US to 'run Venezuela' after Maduro captured

Trump says US to 'run Venezuela' after Maduro captured

Venezuela's autocratic President Nicolas Maduro and wife Cilia Flores will "soon face the full wrath of American justice" after being deposed by US forces.

Australia's US alignment queried after Venezuela attack

Australia's US alignment queried after Venezuela attack

Australia's US alignment queried after Venezuela attack

Australia's US alignment queried after Venezuela attack

The US attack on Venezuela could change Australia's stance on the Latin American country, as the country's diaspora wrangles with complex emotions.

Early lung cancer checks reach 50,000 Australians

Early lung cancer checks reach 50,000 Australians

Early lung cancer checks reach 50,000 Australians

Early lung cancer checks reach 50,000 Australians

Figures have been released six months after a free lung cancer screening program was introduced, with 10 per cent of participants detected with the disease.

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'Rioters' must be put in their place, Iran leader says

Iran’s supreme leader has addressed protests sparked by the ailing economy, insisting “rioters must be put in their place” as the death toll rises to 10.

Myanmar's military-backed party leads election

Partial results from Myanmar's first election since 2020, show the junta-backed party winning by a wide margin as expected.

Israel offers training to counter terror inspired by IS

Israeli is extensively qualified to train Australian police in fighting terrorism and anti-Semitism, according to one of its senior government ministers.

UN chief calls on Israel to reverse ban on aid groups

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has urged Israel to end a ban on humanitarian agencies that provided aid in Gaza.

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Trump threatens Iran as protests continue for sixth day

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

Trump and top Iran official trade threats over protests

President Donald Trump is threatening to intervene if Iran violently suppresses protesters, leading to a Tehran official warning of Mideast "chaos" if he does.

Greens 'blindsided' as state MP quits in frustration

The Greens say the departure of an MP for the cross bench will disappoint party members who campaigned for her at the election six months ago.

Industry voice in growing chorus for royal commission

Peak industry groups are adding their weight to mounting calls for a federal royal commission into the Bondi Beach terror attack.

Maduro open to US talks to combat drug trafficking

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has used a state TV interview to say he wants to "start talking seriously" with the US on issues such as drug trafficking.

At least six killed during protests over Iran's economy

At least six people have been killed in widening protests against Iran's worsening economy.

Taiwan vows to defend sovereignty after China's drills

President Lai Ching-te says China's military drills around Taiwan demonstrates the need for increasing defence procurement.

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