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French crisis deepens as government quits after one day

French crisis deepens as government quits after one day

France's prime minister has slammed the "egos" of opposition politicians as he quit just a day after naming his government and after only three weeks in office.

Australian activist detained in Israel alleges abuse

Australian activist detained in Israel alleges abuse

Australian activist detained in Israel alleges abuse

Australian activist detained in Israel alleges abuse

Half a dozen Australians have been detained by Israel after a humanitarian aid flotilla bound for Gaza was intercepted, with allegations they are being abused.

Trump blocked from sending National Guard to Oregon

Trump blocked from sending National Guard to Oregon

Trump blocked from sending National Guard to Oregon

Trump blocked from sending National Guard to Oregon

A US judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from deploying National Guard units to Oregon, including Guard troops from other states.

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Australia gets PNG 'pukpuk' defence pact over the line

Australia gets PNG 'pukpuk' defence pact over the line

Australia has its newest defence ally in 70 years, with Papua New Guinea joining the US and New Zealand after a pact signed in Canberra.

Taxpayers slugged $30k for ministerial Foxtel bill

Taxpayers slugged $30k for ministerial Foxtel bill

TV and online subscriptions for ministers cost taxpayers almost $30,000 in a year, which the opposition says is a bad look in a cost-of-living crisis.

Latham's ex faces court over revenge porn allegations

Latham's ex faces court over revenge porn allegations

Mark Latham's ex-girlfriend has appeared in court to face allegations of distributing an intimate image without consent after a dramatic airport arrest.

'Sort it out', junior coalition partner tells Liberals

'Sort it out', junior coalition partner tells Liberals

Nationals leader David Littleproud has begged the Liberals to sort out their squabbling as a fresh poll paints a dire picture for the coalition.

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Generational divide in views of 'deviant' retail theft

Generational divide in views of 'deviant' retail theft

Generational divide in views of 'deviant' retail theft

Generational divide in views of 'deviant' retail theft

Shoppers increasingly consider some types of retail theft to be OK, as a union declares its "high time" for a state to deliver harsher abuse penalties.

Optus in government's sights as parliament returns

Optus in government's sights as parliament returns

Optus in government's sights as parliament returns

Optus in government's sights as parliament returns

Telco execs, the communications minister, government bureaucrats and the opposition leader will face tough questions when federal parliament returns.

Sovereign citizens 'not above the law' as guns seized

Sovereign citizens 'not above the law' as guns seized

Sovereign citizens 'not above the law' as guns seized

Sovereign citizens 'not above the law' as guns seized

The deaths of two police officers in Victoria have prompted a major crackdown on so-called "sovereign citizens" with guns in another jurisdiction.

Senior Liberal backs rogue MP's immigration stance

Senior Liberal backs rogue MP's immigration stance

Senior Liberal backs rogue MP's immigration stance

Senior Liberal backs rogue MP's immigration stance

Despite the coalition shedding frontbenchers, a senior MP has backed her party leader as the Liberals recover from their "dismal state".

Latham threatens legal action after racetrack ejection

Latham threatens legal action after racetrack ejection

Latham threatens legal action after racetrack ejection

Latham threatens legal action after racetrack ejection

Police have escorted controversial MP Mark Latham from a major racecourse, sparking an outraged response from the one-time federal Labor leader.

Islamic Jihad backs Hamas response to US Gaza plan

Islamic Jihad backs Hamas response to US Gaza plan

Islamic Jihad backs Hamas response to US Gaza plan

Islamic Jihad backs Hamas response to US Gaza plan

Hamas has accepted key parts of President Donald Trump's plan to end the war in Gaza - a position supported by its ally and fellow hostage taker Islamic Jihad.

Right-winger set to be Japan's first female premier

Right-winger set to be Japan's first female premier

Right-winger set to be Japan's first female premier

Right-winger set to be Japan's first female premier

Japan’s ruling party has elected hardline conservative Sanae Takaichi as its new leader, making her likely to become the country’s first female prime minister.

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Overdose-reversing medication to be kept at pubs, clubs

Overdose concerns have prompted expanded access to a potentially life-saving medication, enabling licensed venues to keep naloxone on hand.

Australia welcomes Gaza peace progress, hostage release

Dozens of hostages held in Gaza for nearly two years may be on the verge of freedom as part of a US-negotiated peace plan welcomed by Australia.

'Pivotal': major update on $4.8b renewables project

A project expected to advance Australia's transition to clean energy has taken a step forward, despite years of criticism from farmers and environmental groups.

Israel intercepts the last boat from Gaza flotilla

Israel's military has stormed the last boat in an aid flotilla trying to reach Gaza a day after stopping most of the vessels and detaining some 450 activists.

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Parents sound alarm on major change for autistic kids

An attempt to rein in the snowballing cost of the NDIS could happen too fast and might leave some autistic children overlooked, an inquiry has been told.

Families of Australians in Gaza flotilla plead for help

Family members of Australians detained while attempting to deliver aid to Gaza are calling for action as their relatives face deportation from Israel.

Psychiatrists win pay leap but system still 'broken'

A big temporary pay boost for public psychiatrists has been handed down after scores of specialists quit an under-resourced state public system.

Aussie arrested in Bangkok over Malaysia criticism

An Australian man arrested in Thailand on a defamation charge he says originated with Malaysia's government, claims he is a victim of transnational repression.

Labor cautious on timing of PNG defence deal

Papua New Guinea's cabinet has formally ratified a military treaty with Australia, but it's unclear exactly when the deal will be signed.

Betting spike in footy finals driven by casual punts

Australians are more likely to punt during major sports events but while small wagers are linked to casual gambling, there are concerns about long-term impacts.

Trump uses government shutdown to dole out revenge

President Donald Trump is mulling “temporary or permanent” spending cuts that could set up a lose-lose dynamic for Democratic politicians.

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