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Egypt calls Arab summit over Trump's Gaza plan

Egypt calls Arab summit over Trump's Gaza plan

Egypt will host an emergency Arab summit on February 27 to discuss President Donald Trump's "dangerous" idea to resettle Palestinians from Gaza.

Trump says Musk will find billions in Pentagon waste

Trump says Musk will find billions in Pentagon waste

Trump says Musk will find billions in Pentagon waste

Trump says Musk will find billions in Pentagon waste

US President Donald Trump has flagged that his billionaire buddy Elon Musk will soon begin scrutinising the Pentagon for wasted taxpayer dollars.

Call for women and gender-diverse housing solutions

Call for women and gender-diverse housing solutions

Call for women and gender-diverse housing solutions

Call for women and gender-diverse housing solutions

Advocates are calling for a bipartisan solution to Australia's housing crisis, with consideration for the specific needs of women and gender-diverse people.

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Homelessness services struggling as demand soars

Homelessness services struggling as demand soars

As an increasing number of Australians seek help during a housing crisis, frontline services are being stretched to breaking point.

Business conference revival an Aussie economic boon

Business conference revival an Aussie economic boon

Australia is still not luring business arrivals in pre-pandemic numbers but conferences are back in vogue, bringing much-needed stimulus to the tourism sector.

Retiring renters face homelessness as ownership falls

Retiring renters face homelessness as ownership falls

As home ownership falls, rents grow and the cost of living continues to surge, older renters will need more help when they enter retirement, a report has found.

Trump says he spoke to Putin about ending Ukraine war

Trump says he spoke to Putin about ending Ukraine war

The Kremlin has neither confirmed nor denied reports US President Donald Trump has spoken to Russian President Vladimir Putin about ending the war in Ukraine.

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Greens concede Prahran as Werribee hangs in the balance

Greens concede Prahran as Werribee hangs in the balance

Greens concede Prahran as Werribee hangs in the balance

Greens concede Prahran as Werribee hangs in the balance

A Liberal candidate has wrested an inner-city seat from the Greens in one of two state by-elections, as the other political contest remains too close to call.

Japan PM optimistic about averting US tariffs

Japan PM optimistic about averting US tariffs

Japan PM optimistic about averting US tariffs

Japan PM optimistic about averting US tariffs

Japan's prime minister is optimistic his country and the US can avoid a tit-for-tat tariff war, saying Donald Trump acknowledges Japan's investment in the US.

Rate hopes to lift business, consumer spirits

Rate hopes to lift business, consumer spirits

Rate hopes to lift business, consumer spirits

Rate hopes to lift business, consumer spirits

Confidence is rising as consumers and businesses hold out hopes for interest rate relief in 2025, surveys are expected to show.

Worrying by-election results won't change Labor's focus

Worrying by-election results won't change Labor's focus

Worrying by-election results won't change Labor's focus

Worrying by-election results won't change Labor's focus

The federal government says its approach to the cost of living will not change despite a big swing to the Liberals in a state seat once considered a stronghold.

US judge blocks Musk from accessing payment systems

US judge blocks Musk from accessing payment systems

US judge blocks Musk from accessing payment systems

US judge blocks Musk from accessing payment systems

A US judge has blocked the Trump administration's government efficiency panel, led by billionaire Elon Musk, from accessing payment systems.

Preselection pressure as women vie for federal seats

Preselection pressure as women vie for federal seats

Preselection pressure as women vie for federal seats

Preselection pressure as women vie for federal seats

Australian women have much to lose at the federal election, say advocates for female representation as parties decide on their candidates for the upcoming vote.

Call to end 'tech bro' era to bolster national security

Call to end 'tech bro' era to bolster national security

Call to end 'tech bro' era to bolster national security

Call to end 'tech bro' era to bolster national security

The gender gap in the cyber industry has been called out as a "security risk" that leaves many women and girls more vulnerable in a diverse threat environment.

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Trump rules out deporting Prince Harry from the US

President Donald Trump seems to have ruled out deporting Harry, the Duke of Sussex, from the US.

Lebanon PM forms new government, pledging reforms

War-torn Lebanon finally has a government after a more than two-year wait, with incoming Prime Minister Nawaf Salam set to prioritise reconstruction efforts.

Ballots and barbs in by-election litmus test for Labor

State Liberals hope voter frustration over living costs and crime will deliver them upsets in two by-elections being held at once in capital city suburbs.

Trans rallies push back against curb on gender care

Rallies have been held in major capitals and regional centres to support transgender youth as the peak medical body reviews care that one state has paused.

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'Trump backs AUKUS' as Aust tips $800m into US coffers

US President Donald Trump is supportive of its multi-decade submarine deal with Australia, his defence secretary has said calming fears of snap renegotiations.

Payback: Trump revokes Biden's security clearance

“I will always protect our National Security - JOE, YOU’RE FIRED. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!”, Donald Trump wrote after revoking Joe Biden's security clearance.

Hotline boost to help men prevent family violence

Significantly increased demand for anti-violence assistance focused on men will be more easily met with new funding for early intervention.

How electric cars could drive down Aussie power bills

It's been sold as the technology that could turn your electric car into a money spinner but experts say vehicle-to-grid could be much more than a side hustle.

Cries continue for Trump's Gaza plan to be scrapped

Australian activists have taken to the streets to contest Donald Trump's declaration the US will take over war-torn Gaza, with more weekend protests planned.

'Not for sale': Aussies rally against Trump's Gaza plan

The prime minister has come under fire from Australian protesters for not denouncing a plan by US President Donald Trump for America to take over Gaza.

Trump imposes sanctions on International Criminal Court

The US president signs an executive order sanctioning the ICC, accusing it of "illegitimate and baseless actions targeting America and our close ally Israel".

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