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EU agrees on Russian sanctions targeting shadow fleet

EU agrees on Russian sanctions targeting shadow fleet

The EU has approved a fresh round of sanctions on Russia just hours after the US sanctioned two large Russian oil firms.

EU nations send anti-drone systems, radars to Denmark

EU nations send anti-drone systems, radars to Denmark

EU nations send anti-drone systems, radars to Denmark

EU nations send anti-drone systems, radars to Denmark

Denmark has banned all civilian drone flights this week ahead of a European Union summit in Copenhagen.

Palestinian president: no Gaza governing role for Hamas

Palestinian president: no Gaza governing role for Hamas

Palestinian president: no Gaza governing role for Hamas

Palestinian president: no Gaza governing role for Hamas

The Palestinian president has told world leaders that his people “reject” the 2023 Hamas attack on Israel.

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China leads nations with climate emissions plan at UN

China leads nations with climate emissions plan at UN

China, the world’s largest emitter of greenhouse gases, has announced a new climate fighting goal to cut emissions by seven per cent to 10 per cent by 2035.

Creative types say give us a tax break, for art's sake

Creative types say give us a tax break, for art's sake

Tax breaks on concert tickets and subsidies for printing books in Australia are among suggestions to lift the struggling arts sector from the fiscal doldrums.

Xi, Putin share vision for new global order at forum

Xi, Putin share vision for new global order at forum

Russian President Vladimir Putin has backed China's vision for "a new system of stability and security in Eurasia" at a regional summit in Shanghai.

India committed to improving ties with China, Modi says

India committed to improving ties with China, Modi says

China's President Xi Jinping is hosting a summit with 20 world leaders, including India's Narendra Modi, days after punishing US tariffs on India took effect.

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'Tough cop' needed to protect Australia's environment

'Tough cop' needed to protect Australia's environment

'Tough cop' needed to protect Australia's environment

'Tough cop' needed to protect Australia's environment

Australia needs a tough cop on the beat to enforce environmental rules, with international attention on plans to combat climate change and limit global warming.

Treasurer mulls making tax fairer for young Australians

Treasurer mulls making tax fairer for young Australians

Treasurer mulls making tax fairer for young Australians

Treasurer mulls making tax fairer for young Australians

Australia's "unfair" tax system has created a situation where retirees can earn the same income as working households, but pay less than half the tax.

'Holy grail': treasurer hails quick wins as summit ends

'Holy grail': treasurer hails quick wins as summit ends

'Holy grail': treasurer hails quick wins as summit ends

'Holy grail': treasurer hails quick wins as summit ends

After 29 hours, 327 contributions and one major blow-up, Jim Chalmers' economic roundtable has served up a slew of reform ideas and a few unanswered questions.

Answers to ailing productivity to steer economic future

Answers to ailing productivity to steer economic future

Answers to ailing productivity to steer economic future

Answers to ailing productivity to steer economic future

Australia's economic future will be guided by ideas to reinvigorate its currently languishing productivity, the treasurer has said.

Zelenskiy to meet Trump after no deal at Alaska summit

Zelenskiy to meet Trump after no deal at Alaska summit

Zelenskiy to meet Trump after no deal at Alaska summit

Zelenskiy to meet Trump after no deal at Alaska summit

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy will fly to Washington to meet Donald Trump after the US leader's summit with Russia's Vladimir Putin secured no truce in Ukraine.

Responsibility, not legacy driving Chalmers to reform

Responsibility, not legacy driving Chalmers to reform

Responsibility, not legacy driving Chalmers to reform

Responsibility, not legacy driving Chalmers to reform

Jim Chalmers' economic roundtable will likely present some low-hanging fruit around regulation but hefty tax reform will be more challenging for him to grasp.

Australia and New Zealand embrace in 'uncertain world'

Australia and New Zealand embrace in 'uncertain world'

Australia and New Zealand embrace in 'uncertain world'

Australia and New Zealand embrace in 'uncertain world'

Regional security and global uncertainty are dominating discussions during annual talks between Anthony Albanese and his New Zealand counterpart.

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Putin hopes to meet Trump next week, possibly in UAE

Russian President Vladimir Putin says the United Arab Emirates is a possible site for his meeting with US President Donald Trump.

Carbon price or climate failure: expert economist warns

Australia won't meet its renewable energy commitments without significant reforms but there's still time to redeem the situation, an expert warns.

Australia sticks to guns on defence as allies shell out

Australia is doubling down in resisting US pressure for its allies to lift defence spending, as retaliation is promised for nations refusing to comply.

Russia attacks kill 26, Zelenskiy seeks support at NATO

US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy are expected to hold talks during the NATO summit in the Netherlands.

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Leaders at historic NATO summit with unity on the line

NATO members are set to support a goal of spending five per cent of their GDP on their security as they gather amid wars in the Ukraine and the Middle East.

PM mulls NATO visit for Trump meeting, Mideast talks

Instability in the Middle East and the prospect of a one-on-one with Donald Trump could mean the prime minister jest off to The Hague to attend the NATO summit.

Australia to bolster security and defence with EU

Australia's relationship with the EU is set to become even closer after the two began negotiations on a security and defence partnership.

PM eyes another possible Trump meeting later this month

Anthony Albanese could soon get a second chance to meet with Donald Trump, after the US president abruptly cancelled their first in-person meeting.

G7 abandons joint Ukraine statement as wars head agenda

The G7 summit had its final day of deliberations in Canada but without the key player: US President Donald Trump.

Trump denies G7 exit linked to Israel-Iran ceasefire

"Publicity seeking" French President Emmanuel Macron got it "Wrong!" when he said US President Donald Trump left G7 to work on a Israel-Iran ceasefire deal.

Middle East conflict ends plan for PM's key Trump talk

Anthony Albanese will no longer meet with Donald Trump after the US president revealed he will leave the G7 summit before their highly anticipated encounter.

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