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US regulator reviewing ABC licences after Kimmel joke

US regulator reviewing ABC licences after Kimmel joke

The Federal Communications Commission is ordering a review of Disney's TV licences after US President Donald Trump called for the firing of Jimmy Kimmel.

MPs vote against probe of UK PM's Mandelson statements

MPs vote against probe of UK PM's Mandelson statements

MPs vote against probe of UK PM's Mandelson statements

MPs vote against probe of UK PM's Mandelson statements

MPs has voted ⁠against a possible inquiry into UK Prime Minster Keir Starmer over allegations he misled parliament over the appointment of Peter Mandelson.

Online safety leader stares down abuse, death threats

Online safety leader stares down abuse, death threats

Online safety leader stares down abuse, death threats

Online safety leader stares down abuse, death threats

Australia's eSafety commissioner has endured significant online threats since implementing the social media ban, but says they only encourage her to "dig in".

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United Arab Emirates quits OPEC in blow to oil cartel

United Arab Emirates quits OPEC in blow to oil cartel

The United Arab Emirates says it is withdrawing from OPEC, stripping the oil cartel of one of its largest producers.

Trump unhappy with Iran's latest proposal to end war

Trump unhappy with Iran's latest proposal to end war

The Iran war is no closer to being resolved, with Tehran's proposal of leaving nuclear talks until later not going down well with US President Donald Trump.

King to promote UK-US unity in rare speech to Congress

King to promote UK-US unity in rare speech to Congress

King Charles will use a speech to Congress to say the story of the UK and US since America’s independence is “one of the greatest alliances in human history”.

Tech 'perfect storm' needs ambitious online safety plan

Tech 'perfect storm' needs ambitious online safety plan

Online safety advocates say a global push from governments is required to ensure tech companies design their products with the safety of citizens in mind.

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Tech platforms reject push to pay for news content

Tech platforms reject push to pay for news content

Tech platforms reject push to pay for news content

Tech platforms reject push to pay for news content

Social media platforms will have to strike deals with media organisations or pay more under a proposal which has been poorly received by the tech giants.

Japan's 'Iron Lady' to visit Australia for PM talks

Japan's 'Iron Lady' to visit Australia for PM talks

Japan's 'Iron Lady' to visit Australia for PM talks

Japan's 'Iron Lady' to visit Australia for PM talks

Japan's prime minister is set to arrive in Canberra for one-on-one talks with Anthony Albanese in her first visit as leader to Australia.

Stealth bombers urged as cover for nuclear submarines

Stealth bombers urged as cover for nuclear submarines

Stealth bombers urged as cover for nuclear submarines

Stealth bombers urged as cover for nuclear submarines

A coalition senator and AUKUS "true believer" wants the federal government to consider long-range bombers in a bid to ensure Australia isn't exposed.

Melania Trump joke not ‘call to assassination’: Kimmel

Melania Trump joke not ‘call to assassination’: Kimmel

Melania Trump joke not ‘call to assassination’: Kimmel

Melania Trump joke not ‘call to assassination’: Kimmel

Jimmy Kimmel has defended his "widow" joke about Melania Trump, as the first lady and her husband President Donald Trump demand the late-night host's sacking.

Brat summoned: tariff champion to serve as ambassador

Brat summoned: tariff champion to serve as ambassador

Brat summoned: tariff champion to serve as ambassador

Brat summoned: tariff champion to serve as ambassador

A former Virginia congressman who made headlines for ousting a party leader in a primary has been chosen by Donald Trump to be the next ambassador to Australia.

Major spend on housing for regional nurses, teachers

Major spend on housing for regional nurses, teachers

Major spend on housing for regional nurses, teachers

Major spend on housing for regional nurses, teachers

Western Australia's government will partner with three mining giants to build hundreds of homes for teachers, police and nurses in regional cities.

MP shrugs off blast from Roberts-Smith's partner

MP shrugs off blast from Roberts-Smith's partner

MP shrugs off blast from Roberts-Smith's partner

MP shrugs off blast from Roberts-Smith's partner

The partner of an SAS veteran and alleged war criminal has criticised a senior Liberal MP, who has issued his own "very cautious" response.

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Children's commissioner ignored on laws targeting kids

Legal and policy reforms since a damning royal commission report have continued to breach children's rights, a youth justice inquiry has been told.

Review to examine 'deeply worrying' election failures

Australia's former electoral commissioner will review failures at a recent state election, with some results still not known five weeks after polling day.

Coalition fuel fix misfires over start-up funding doubt

Confusion reigns over who would pay for a coalition plan to add one billion litres to Australia's emergency fuel stocks - and if the supply figures add up.

'Aggressive': union accused of disrupting major project

A leading construction company has told an inquiry CFMEU‑driven disruption added roughly $580 million to its costs on a massive public transport project.

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‘Get on with it’: universities lash funding fix delay

Students are paying more and universities are earning less under Morrison-era fee hikes for arts courses, with the government accused of stalling key reforms.

New defence secretary named to lead huge spending boost

Meghan Quinn has been named the new secretary of the Department of Defence, replacing incoming ambassador to the US Greg Moriarty.

Calls for mayor to resign over sex offender reference

A character reference for a convicted child sex offender has seen a city council turn against its mayor, unanimously passing a motion of no confidence in him.

Union clean-up hit as ailing corruption fighter quits

The resignation of the administrator hand-picked to stamp out corruption in a construction union shows government efforts are failing, the opposition says.

King arrives in US for state visit amid war differences

King Charles and Donald Trump will renew Anglo-American relations over a cup of tea after the British monarch arrived in Washington DC.

Book shines light on women who've won through history

Journalist Antoinette Lattouf has released a new book celebrating women in Australian history who have defied expectations and secured landmark changes.

Canaries in AI coalmine still chirping, jobs data shows

A forum bringing together government, unions and business groups will discuss how to ensure workers and employers both benefit from artificial intelligence.

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