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Australia urges calm after US intervention in Venezuela

Australia urges calm after US intervention in Venezuela

Venezuelans in Australia are concerned by the US military intervention in the oil-rich nation, as the Albanese government closely monitors the situation.

Week of deadly unrest in Iran as pressure builds

Week of deadly unrest in Iran as pressure builds

Week of deadly unrest in Iran as pressure builds

Week of deadly unrest in Iran as pressure builds

Clashes and protests in Iran have claimed at least 16 lives, rights groups say, with the nation's economy in tatters and international pressure building.

'Not a one-off': calls grow for Bondi royal commission

'Not a one-off': calls grow for Bondi royal commission

'Not a one-off': calls grow for Bondi royal commission

'Not a one-off': calls grow for Bondi royal commission

Political leaders have been accused of "sitting on their hands" when it comes to addressing anti-Semitism in Australia.

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Trump says US to 'run Venezuela' after Maduro captured

Trump says US to 'run Venezuela' after Maduro captured

Venezuela's autocratic President Nicolas Maduro and wife Cilia Flores will "soon face the full wrath of American justice" after being deposed by US forces.

Australia's US alignment queried after Venezuela attack

Australia's US alignment queried after Venezuela attack

The US attack on Venezuela could change Australia's stance on the Latin American country, as the country's diaspora wrangles with complex emotions.

Early lung cancer checks reach 50,000 Australians

Early lung cancer checks reach 50,000 Australians

Figures have been released six months after a free lung cancer screening program was introduced, with 10 per cent of participants detected with the disease.

'Rioters' must be put in their place, Iran leader says

'Rioters' must be put in their place, Iran leader says

Iran’s supreme leader has addressed protests sparked by the ailing economy, insisting “rioters must be put in their place” as the death toll rises to 10.

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Myanmar's military-backed party leads election

Myanmar's military-backed party leads election

Myanmar's military-backed party leads election

Myanmar's military-backed party leads election

Partial results from Myanmar's first election since 2020, show the junta-backed party winning by a wide margin as expected.

Israel offers training to counter terror inspired by IS

Israel offers training to counter terror inspired by IS

Israel offers training to counter terror inspired by IS

Israel offers training to counter terror inspired by IS

Israeli is extensively qualified to train Australian police in fighting terrorism and anti-Semitism, according to one of its senior government ministers.

UN chief calls on Israel to reverse ban on aid groups

UN chief calls on Israel to reverse ban on aid groups

UN chief calls on Israel to reverse ban on aid groups

UN chief calls on Israel to reverse ban on aid groups

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has urged Israel to end a ban on humanitarian agencies that provided aid in Gaza.

Trump threatens Iran as protests continue for sixth day

Trump threatens Iran as protests continue for sixth day

Trump threatens Iran as protests continue for sixth day

Trump threatens Iran as protests continue for sixth day

Protests across Iran have continued with demonstrations chanting slogans against the Islamic Republic.

Trump and top Iran official trade threats over protests

Trump and top Iran official trade threats over protests

Trump and top Iran official trade threats over protests

Trump and top Iran official trade threats over protests

President Donald Trump is threatening to intervene if Iran violently suppresses protesters, leading to a Tehran official warning of Mideast "chaos" if he does.

Greens 'blindsided' as state MP quits in frustration

Greens 'blindsided' as state MP quits in frustration

Greens 'blindsided' as state MP quits in frustration

Greens 'blindsided' as state MP quits in frustration

The Greens say the departure of an MP for the cross bench will disappoint party members who campaigned for her at the election six months ago.

Industry voice in growing chorus for royal commission

Industry voice in growing chorus for royal commission

Industry voice in growing chorus for royal commission

Industry voice in growing chorus for royal commission

Peak industry groups are adding their weight to mounting calls for a federal royal commission into the Bondi Beach terror attack.

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Maduro open to US talks to combat drug trafficking

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has used a state TV interview to say he wants to "start talking seriously" with the US on issues such as drug trafficking.

At least six killed during protests over Iran's economy

At least six people have been killed in widening protests against Iran's worsening economy.

Taiwan vows to defend sovereignty after China's drills

President Lai Ching-te says China's military drills around Taiwan demonstrates the need for increasing defence procurement.

Zohran Mamdani sworn in as first Muslim New York mayor

Zohran Mamdani has been sworn in as mayor of New York City, becoming the first Muslim to take office in the largest city in the United States.

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Public housing fight enters new year as wreckers circle

Residents are vowing not to go quietly as a state government readies to tear down public housing towers after a legal win.

China's beef tariffs spur free trade 'respect' call

Australia's trade and agriculture ministers have attacked China for disregarding their free trade deal as beef producers demand relief following import tariffs.

Blow to Australian beef producers as China hikes tariff

Australia stands to lose more than $1 billion in exports despite a free trade agreement after China upped its tariff on beef imports from all nations.

US strikes more alleged drug boats, killing eight

Eight people have been killed in the latest strikes on alleged drug trafficking boats, the US military says.

Taiwan vows to defend itself after China military drill

Taiwan remains on high alert after China's massive military drills as President Lai Ching-te declares the island is determined to defend its sovereignty.

National Guard to leave Chicago, LA, Portland: Trump

National Guard forces will be removed from Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland because crime in those cities has "greatly reduced", Donald Trump says.

Five million documents related to Epstein under review

Lawyers for the Trump administration are working "around the clock" to go through millions of documents relating to Jeffrey Epstein before the next release.

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