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UK PM says Trump comment on NATO Afghan role appalling

UK PM says Trump comment on NATO Afghan role appalling

Comments from the US president that NATO forces kept "a little off the front lines" in Afghanistan sparked dismay in the United Kingdom, which lost 457 troops.

Danish PM visits Greenland as officials talk in US

Danish PM visits Greenland as officials talk in US

Danish PM visits Greenland as officials talk in US

Danish PM visits Greenland as officials talk in US

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has visited Greenland as representatives from Denmark, Greenland and the United States met in Washington DC.

Nats' demands complicate Liberal leadership speculation

Nats' demands complicate Liberal leadership speculation

Nats' demands complicate Liberal leadership speculation

Nats' demands complicate Liberal leadership speculation

Liberals are weighing up their options ahead of a looming leadership coup against Sussan Ley but fury at the Nationals leader is complicating the situation.

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Katter's gun crime, Bondi attack claims don't stack up

Katter's gun crime, Bondi attack claims don't stack up

The pro-gun MP aired several falsehoods about weapons, crime statistics and the circumstances of the Bondi attack as he opposed the government’s gun reforms.

'Partisan warrior' farewelled after tragic death

'Partisan warrior' farewelled after tragic death

A prominent former Labor strategist, who died after an alleged assault outside a nightclub, has been farewelled by political leaders, friends and loved ones.

Japan's PM calls snap election after 3 months in office

Japan's PM calls snap election after 3 months in office

Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has dissolved the lower house of parliament, paving the way for a snap election.

Leadership reset on the cards to mend coalition divorce

Leadership reset on the cards to mend coalition divorce

A change in leaders for both the Liberals and Nationals might be needed if the conservative parties are to reconcile their differences amid rising tensions.

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The election campaign threat that has parties worried

The election campaign threat that has parties worried

The election campaign threat that has parties worried

The election campaign threat that has parties worried

Labor's review of its thumping 2025 federal election victory has found the biggest threat to its future success might lie beyond the floundering opposition.

Call to dump administrator over social media posts

Call to dump administrator over social media posts

Call to dump administrator over social media posts

Call to dump administrator over social media posts

Past social media posts continue to haunt a territory's new administrator, with a peak Aboriginal body calling for him to be dismissed over his views on race.

Trump touts 'total access' Greenland deal with NATO

Trump touts 'total access' Greenland deal with NATO

Trump touts 'total access' Greenland deal with NATO

Trump touts 'total access' Greenland deal with NATO

Details of any agreement about Greenland are unclear, and Denmark insists its sovereignty over the island is not up for discussion.

'A grieving nation': PM's apology as Bondi dead mourned

'A grieving nation': PM's apology as Bondi dead mourned

'A grieving nation': PM's apology as Bondi dead mourned

'A grieving nation': PM's apology as Bondi dead mourned

A national day of mourning for those killed in the Bondi attack has culminated in an emotional memorial service and a personal apology from the prime minister.

Healthy jobs market spells rate pain for borrowers

Healthy jobs market spells rate pain for borrowers

Healthy jobs market spells rate pain for borrowers

Healthy jobs market spells rate pain for borrowers

Upcoming inflation data will be make or break for a Reserve Bank rate hike decision following stronger than expected jobs figures, economists say.

Ley's leadership in peril as Nationals jump off wagon

Ley's leadership in peril as Nationals jump off wagon

Ley's leadership in peril as Nationals jump off wagon

Ley's leadership in peril as Nationals jump off wagon

With the coalition breaking up for a second time due to its "untenable position," Sussan Ley's hold on the Liberal leadership appears to be slipping.

'Death to Australia': vandals target colonial statues

'Death to Australia': vandals target colonial statues

'Death to Australia': vandals target colonial statues

'Death to Australia': vandals target colonial statues

Two monuments in a major city's CBD have been defaced in the lead-up to Australia Day, with leaders condemning the vandalism as disgraceful and despicable.

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Trump flags Greenland deal 'everybody’s ⁠happy with'

After weeks of rhetoric that shook the NATO pact and risked a new global trade war, Donald Trump has dropped threats to impose tariffs on European allies.

Social media ban for kids gains momentum in Britain

Hugh Grant is urging the UK to adopt an Australian-style ban on social media for children under-16 that's got the backing of Britain's House of Lords.

'Literally unbelievable': families mourn Bondi victims

Families of those killed in the Bondi Beach terrorist attack are trying to come to terms with their grief as Australia pauses for a national day of mourning.

Global body urges treasurer to spend less, reform taxes

Global economic body the OECD has called on Australia to rein in the NDIS and make changes to property taxes to help fix the budget and boost productivity.

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Trump doubles down on Greenland but 'won't use force'

US President Donald Trump told the World Economic Forum in Davos he is seeking "immediate negotiations" to acquire Greenland, but said he would not "use force".

Nationals quit front bench en masse after policy split

The coalition is on life support after eight Nationals frontbenchers quit the shadow cabinet in protest after the resignation of three of their colleagues.

Netanyahu agrees to join Trump’s Board of Peace

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has accepted US President Donald Trump's invitation to join his Board of Peace.

State rejects national gun buyback, another undecided

A national gun buyback scheme has been rejected by one state while another appeared non-committal after legislation was rushed through the Senate.

'Selfless, remarkable': pioneer and ex-governor dies

Dame Marie Bashir, the country-born daughter of immigrant doctors who rose to become one of NSW's longest serving and most revered governors, has died aged 95.

Mugshots, Hells Angels feature on Trump's anniversary

On the first anniversary of his return to the White House, Donald Trump has surprised reporters with a long news conference touting his purported achievements.

Luxon sets November 7 as New Zealand poll day

Prime Minister Chris Luxon has named November 7 as New Zealand's election day, but Kiwis may not take kindly to a 10-month election campaign.

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