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Trump flags Greenland deal 'everybody’s ⁠happy with'

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

Social media ban for kids gains momentum in Britain

Social media ban for kids gains momentum in Britain

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.

Global body urges treasurer to spend less, reform taxes

Global body urges treasurer to spend less, reform taxes

Global body urges treasurer to spend less, reform taxes

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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'Literally unbelievable': families mourn Bondi victims

'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.

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

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

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

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.

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State rejects national gun buyback, another undecided

State rejects national gun buyback, another undecided

State rejects national gun buyback, another undecided

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

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

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

'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

Mugshots, Hells Angels feature on Trump's anniversary

Mugshots, Hells Angels feature on Trump's anniversary

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

Luxon sets November 7 as New Zealand poll day

Luxon sets November 7 as New Zealand poll day

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.

'No going back' on Greenland, Trump vows

'No going back' on Greenland, Trump vows

'No going back' on Greenland, Trump vows

'No going back' on Greenland, Trump vows

Donald Trump has doubled down on his pledge to seize control of Greenland, refusing to rule out taking it by force and threatening to upend historic alliances.

'It is what it is': PM shuts down future race hate laws

'It is what it is': PM shuts down future race hate laws

'It is what it is': PM shuts down future race hate laws

'It is what it is': PM shuts down future race hate laws

Racial vilification laws called for by Jewish advocates are unlikely to be pursued after laws passed the parliament in response to the Bondi terror attack.

Lockout laws dead in big boost for night-time economy

Lockout laws dead in big boost for night-time economy

Lockout laws dead in big boost for night-time economy

Lockout laws dead in big boost for night-time economy

Laws that prevented punters from getting a drink after 3.30am have been scrapped, in what advocates say should breathe more life into a $110 billion sector.

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US Supreme Court yet to issue ruling on Trump tariffs

The ‍US Supreme Court has yet to decide on a dispute over the legality ‍of President Donald Trump's global tariffs.

Anti-hate laws pass parliament in late-night sitting

Contentious reforms aimed at better protecting the Jewish community have passed parliament, but not without fierce political debate.

Trigger pulled on gun buyback as laws pass parliament

Gun reforms that Labor says would have banned the two Bondi shooters from owning firearms have passed parliament with support from the Greens.

Trump ties Greenland to not getting Nobel Peace Prize

Donald Trump has linked his bid to take control of Greenland to his failure to win a Nobel Prize, as a row over the island threatens to reignite a trade war.

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Federal MPs urge administrator to apologise over posts

Criticism continues to mount over "offensive" social media posts by a newly appointed territory administrator, with a call for him to apologise.

Coal exit delay risks spooking clean energy investment

The ageing Eraring coal-fired power station will close in 2029, a two-year delay that could undermine investment in solar, wind, storage and transmission.

Enraged health workers bring strike to premier's door

A protracted pay fight with health workers has created a throbbing election-year headache for a state premier.

Delayed report stokes volunteer firefighter funding row

Annual report figures have done little to quell a war of words over funding for a state fire agency as trans-Tasman support arrives to battle ongoing bushfires.

Japan PM Takaichi to call February 8 snap election

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has announced a decision to dissolve the lower house of parliament and hold snap elections on February 8.

UK PM says calm talks can avert trade war on Greenland

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer says a trade war is in no one’s interest and tensions over Greenland should be resolved with calm discussion.

Social media posts muddy appointment of administrator

Questionable social media posts by a newly announced territory administrator have sparked calls for his appointment to be reviewed.

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