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'A Labor win is precious': PM dismisses worsening poll

'A Labor win is precious': PM dismisses worsening poll

Anthony Albanese remains confident of a second Labor term, despite a Newspoll showing more voters expect the coalition to win the next election.

Putin ally wins seventh term in Belarus election 'sham'

Putin ally wins seventh term in Belarus election 'sham'

Putin ally wins seventh term in Belarus election 'sham'

Putin ally wins seventh term in Belarus election 'sham'

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has won a seventh term in office, according to the country's electoral commission.

South Korea's President Yoon indicted for insurrection

South Korea's President Yoon indicted for insurrection

South Korea's President Yoon indicted for insurrection

South Korea's President Yoon indicted for insurrection

Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol could face years in prison for his martial law decree after being indicted on charges of leading an insurrection.

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'Memories forever': Family proud as Daniher honoured

'Memories forever': Family proud as Daniher honoured

AFL legend Neale Daniher has been awarded the 2025 Australian of the Year for his advocacy in finding a cure, as his proud family watched on with joy.

'Underestimated my whole life': PM makes election pitch

'Underestimated my whole life': PM makes election pitch

Anthony Albanese has pledged to take Australia in the right direction as he makes a pitch to voters, while hinting at when the federal election could be held.

Trump criticised for 'purge' of independent watchdogs

Trump criticised for 'purge' of independent watchdogs

Democrats and others criticise President Donald Trump for firing independent watchdogs at multiple government agencies in a letter citing "changing priorities".

Elon Musk joins German far right party event by video

Elon Musk joins German far right party event by video

Elon Musk made a cameo at a German far right political party's campaign event, while tens of thousands of protesters rallied in Berlin against extremist views.

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Call for stationing EU troops in Greenland

Call for stationing EU troops in Greenland

Call for stationing EU troops in Greenland

Call for stationing EU troops in Greenland

A top European Union military official is in favour of stationing European Union soldiers in Greenland.

Senate confirms Noem as Trump's homeland security chief

Senate confirms Noem as Trump's homeland security chief

Senate confirms Noem as Trump's homeland security chief

Senate confirms Noem as Trump's homeland security chief

The Senate has confirmed Kristi Noem as homeland security boss, putting the South Dakota governor in charge of an agency set to clamp down on illegal migration.

Political honour for late minister and party stalwart

Political honour for late minister and party stalwart

Political honour for late minister and party stalwart

Political honour for late minister and party stalwart

A late former Liberal minister who served in the cabinets of two prime ministers has been appointed a Member of the Order of Australia.

Refugee, Indigenous advocates share highest honours

Refugee, Indigenous advocates share highest honours

Refugee, Indigenous advocates share highest honours

Refugee, Indigenous advocates share highest honours

Lifetimes of service have been recognised in the Australia Day Honours List, including Indigenous lawyer Megan Davis and refugee advocate Gillian Triggs.

Trump considers scrapping FEMA, pledges disaster help

Trump considers scrapping FEMA, pledges disaster help

Trump considers scrapping FEMA, pledges disaster help

Trump considers scrapping FEMA, pledges disaster help

After touring disaster-hit North Carolina and Los Angeles, Donald Trump says he's considering getting rid of the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

Dutton adds Trump-style government efficiency role

Dutton adds Trump-style government efficiency role

Dutton adds Trump-style government efficiency role

Dutton adds Trump-style government efficiency role

A Trump-style "government efficiency" portfolio has been included in Opposition Leader Peter Dutton's rejigged shadow ministry.

From side-eye to show stopper as Tame stuns PM

From side-eye to show stopper as Tame stuns PM

From side-eye to show stopper as Tame stuns PM

From side-eye to show stopper as Tame stuns PM

Former Australian of the Year Grace Tame has stolen the limelight - again - with a provocative act at an awards event with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

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Aussie-made tax breaks urged to combat forced labour

Tax breaks for local producers could become law if the coalition upholds its opposition to forced labour in global supply chains, an anti-slavery expert says.

From reflection to resistance: how mob will mark Jan 26

January 26 brings mixed emotions for many Indigenous people, with some reflecting or mourning, gathering for protests or spending time on Country.

'Serious investment' needed for Indigenous rangers

Indigenous ranger programs need serious investment from government to continue the important work of protecting Country, advocates say.

Apprentice incentive not enough to meet housing targets

Despite the Albanese government's well-meaning rhetoric, its policies and results reveal a failure to fix housing affordability, a housing expert says.

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Australians prepare to shun and celebrate January 26

There are mixed emotions surrounding January 26, with many Australians planning to celebrate as others prepare to shun the national holiday.

Crackdown on protests as political lobbying flourishes

A think tank that wants laws to protect peaceful protest has called out the contrast in the treatment of environmental protesters and political lobbyists.

S Korea rejects request to extend Yoon's detention

Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yoel will be released later in January after a court rejected the prosecutor's request for an extension.

Putin is ready to hold talks with Trump, Kremlin says

Russia is ready for a mutually respectful dialogue with US President Donald Trump, the Kremlin says.

I'd rather not use tariffs against China: Donald Trump

US President Donald Trump has presented tariffs as a kind of silver bullet against China during an interview on Fox News.

Frustration at 'ugly, divisive' Australia Day debate

Australians must be prepared to listen to each other if they want to have a serious conversation about the country's national day, Indigenous leaders say.

PM caves on school funding after 'tortuous' talks

An extra $3.5 billion in federal cash will be ponied up by the Albanese government after protracted public school funding negotiations with two hold-out states.

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