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Scurry to seal Australia trade deal as EU chief visits

Scurry to seal Australia trade deal as EU chief visits

A planned visit by European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen to Australia has spurred urgency among top trade negotiators to finalise an elusive pact.

Trump says US to reopen Venezuelan airspace

Trump says US to reopen Venezuelan airspace

Trump says US to reopen Venezuelan airspace

Trump says US to reopen Venezuelan airspace

US President Donald Trump has announced that Venezuela's airspace will be opened for commercial air traffic.

US border czar Homan says ICE will be more 'targeted'

US border czar Homan says ICE will be more 'targeted'

US border czar Homan says ICE will be more 'targeted'

US border czar Homan says ICE will be more 'targeted'

A memo ‌from an ICE official directs US federal officers to refrain from any unnecessary interaction with "agitators" so as to avoid "inflaming the situation".

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Major blowout in waiting times for aged care support

Major blowout in waiting times for aged care support

Figures from Australia's Productivity Commission show older people are waiting longer to get access to aged care support services - but it's not all bad news.

Party elder pleads for Nationals to stop the infighting

Party elder pleads for Nationals to stop the infighting

The Nationals must put aside their grievances and target being an effective opposition, a former deputy prime minister and party leader says.

'Not personal': MP breaks ranks in leadership battle

'Not personal': MP breaks ranks in leadership battle

Liberal frontbenchers are standing behind their leader but one MP has publicly declared his hand ahead of a potential spill in the coming weeks.

'Strong, kind': medical mentor and former MP farewelled

'Strong, kind': medical mentor and former MP farewelled

Former Liberal MP Katie Allen, who died aged 59 after developing a rare form of cancer, has been remembered as a kind leader admired for her selflessness.

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Minneapolis remains on edge, Trump sends mixed signals

Minneapolis remains on edge, Trump sends mixed signals

Minneapolis remains on edge, Trump sends mixed signals

Minneapolis remains on edge, Trump sends mixed signals

Donald Trump is continuing a war of words with the Minneapolis mayor over immigration raids a day after saying his administration would "de-escalate a bit".

FBI searches election office after Trump's fraud claims

FBI searches election office after Trump's fraud claims

FBI searches election office after Trump's fraud claims

FBI searches election office after Trump's fraud claims

FBI agents have searched a Georgia election office for records related to the 2020 vote won by Joe Biden, which Donald Trump claims was rigged.

Make nuclear deal or fear 'far worse', Trump warns Iran

Make nuclear deal or fear 'far worse', Trump warns Iran

Make nuclear deal or fear 'far worse', Trump warns Iran

Make nuclear deal or fear 'far worse', Trump warns Iran

Donald Trump says a "massive armada" is bound for Iran, which must make a nuclear deal, while Iran's foreign minister says the nation's armed forces are ready.

Greenland says region needs more surveillance, security

Greenland says region needs more surveillance, security

Greenland says region needs more surveillance, security

Greenland says region needs more surveillance, security

Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen acknowledges a need for increased security in the region because of Russia.

Albanese concedes 'hard truths' in Timor relationship

Albanese concedes 'hard truths' in Timor relationship

Albanese concedes 'hard truths' in Timor relationship

Albanese concedes 'hard truths' in Timor relationship

Anthony Albanese has not apologised for Australia's past misdeeds during his first visit to East Timor but has admitted previous governments behaved poorly.

National medicines database aims to cut overdose deaths

National medicines database aims to cut overdose deaths

National medicines database aims to cut overdose deaths

National medicines database aims to cut overdose deaths

Patients and doctors are set to gain access to a national online record of medicines being taken, in a bid to prevent overdose deaths.

Anger as Liberals call for Muslim checks to stem terror

Anger as Liberals call for Muslim checks to stem terror

Anger as Liberals call for Muslim checks to stem terror

Anger as Liberals call for Muslim checks to stem terror

Former Liberal prime minister Scott Morrison has faced backlash after suggesting accreditation should be required for Muslim preachers after the Bondi attack.

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China threatens trade bans over vow to take back port

China could hit Australia with another round of economic sanctions if the Albanese government goes ahead with a plan to wrest back control of a key port.

'Not the answer': Palmer dismisses surging One Nation

After attempting to woo their voters at two elections, Clive Palmer says One Nation does not have solutions to the problems facing everyday Australians.

Nationals back leader as MP warns of 'political cliff'

Nationals MPs are standing behind leader David Littleproud after a renegade backbencher announced his intention to challenge for the leadership.

Liberals delay 'worst job' fight in coalition stand-off

A new shadow cabinet might be the refresh the Liberal Party needs, a key moderate says, as Sussan Ley's rivals angle for her job.

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Canadian PM to urge Australia to stand up and fight

After delivering a speech which left senior Labor ministers grasping for superlatives, a visiting leader will encourage Australia to join an army of resistance.

'Mother of all deals': India, EU seal trade agreement

After nearly two decades of on-off negotiations, a trade deal between India and the European Union has been sealed, according to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Singing national anthem to make school students 'proud'

Public school students will be taught what it means to be proud of Australia by being forced to sing the national anthem, an education minister says.

Liberal makes pitch for top job as allies defend leader

Liberal MPs are preparing for a leadership spill as early as the coming week as one conservative challenger signals his intent for the top job.

Interstate interest for cookie-cutter home designs

Thousands of cookie-cutter home designs - priced at $1 - have flown out the door but getting them built to help ease the housing crisis is proving slower.

France pushes Aussie-style ban for kids on social media

President Emmanuel Macron is urging France to follow Australia's world-first ban on young teenagers and children using social media.

Trump indicates thaw in immigration crackdown crisis

Donald Trump has flagged he could wind down the immigration crackdown in Minnesota as outrage intensifies after a federal agent killed a second protester.

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