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PM mulls NATO visit for Trump meeting, Mideast talks

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 to bolster security and defence with EU

Australia to bolster security and defence with EU

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

PM eyes another possible Trump meeting later this month

PM eyes another possible Trump meeting later this month

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.

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G7 abandons joint Ukraine statement as wars head agenda

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

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

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.

'We're proceeding': UK PM pledges commitment to AUKUS

'We're proceeding': UK PM pledges commitment to AUKUS

Britain's prime minister says AUKUS, the trilateral security pact between Australia, Britain and the US, is a "really important deal".

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PM coy on whether Canadian leader gave him Trump tips

PM coy on whether Canadian leader gave him Trump tips

PM coy on whether Canadian leader gave him Trump tips

PM coy on whether Canadian leader gave him Trump tips

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has held discussions with Canada's leader as both countries reckon with the impact of the US president's tariff regime.

Australia backs Israel 'defence' amid escalation fears

Australia backs Israel 'defence' amid escalation fears

Australia backs Israel 'defence' amid escalation fears

Australia backs Israel 'defence' amid escalation fears

Australia has suggested Israel's attack on Iran was justified, citing international fears about the threat posed by the potential spread of nuclear weapons.

PM confirms Trump meeting as Americans take to streets

PM confirms Trump meeting as Americans take to streets

PM confirms Trump meeting as Americans take to streets

PM confirms Trump meeting as Americans take to streets

After much anticipation, Anthony Albanese has confirmed he will have his first in-person meeting with Donald Trump on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Canada.

Amazon to inject $20b into Australian 'AI revolution'

Amazon to inject $20b into Australian 'AI revolution'

Amazon to inject $20b into Australian 'AI revolution'

Amazon to inject $20b into Australian 'AI revolution'

Tech giant Amazon is expanding its footprint in Australia with a $20 billion investment to boost data centres with a focus on artificial intelligence.

PM leans on friends in uncertain world ahead of talks

PM leans on friends in uncertain world ahead of talks

PM leans on friends in uncertain world ahead of talks

PM leans on friends in uncertain world ahead of talks

As the world becomes a more uncertain place, Australia needs friends it can rely on, the prime minister has said during a visit to a key Pacific partner.

Europeans blame Moscow for thwarting peace in Ukraine

Europeans blame Moscow for thwarting peace in Ukraine

Europeans blame Moscow for thwarting peace in Ukraine

Europeans blame Moscow for thwarting peace in Ukraine

Britain and France accuse Russian President Vladimir Putin of dragging his feet over Ukraine talks and want to pressure Moscow to agree to a ceasefire.

Brick by brick, parties build election housing pitches

Brick by brick, parties build election housing pitches

Brick by brick, parties build election housing pitches

Brick by brick, parties build election housing pitches

Tackling housing instability is key to securing an election win, with Labor vouching for build-to-rent while the coalition says Australians should own a home.

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US aligns with G7, urges Russia to accept ceasefire

Fears the US would continue to draw away from the West were unfounded at the G7 summit, as it joined allies in warning Russia to accept the proposed ceasefire.

Workplace equality backlash prompts call to include men

Gender equality policies have become a "convenient scapegoat" for broad economic worries and men must be included in a new conversation, women's advocates say.

Foreign student numbers should be 'depoliticised'

UK High Commissioner Vicki Treadell says foreign uni students should not be included in immigration caps to boost soft power for Australia and Britain.

Folbigg urges genetic testing expansion after acquittal

Kathleen Folbigg, who was wrongly convicted over the deaths of her children, says genetic testing should be bolstered to avoid a repeat of her experience.

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Super funds to make their investment case in Trump's US

A delegation of Australia's super funds is heading to the US to discuss investment opportunities at a summit where they are set to meet with Trump officials.

NATO chief says Europe will fund US weapons for Ukraine

NATO chief Mark Rutte says it's vital Russia doesn't win the war in Ukraine as it could result in Vladimir Putin "high fiving" North Korea and China.

Europe extends hand to US, warns of 'race to bottom'

The EU is taking a "wait and see" approach to relations with the newly inaugurated US President Donald Trump in an attempt to avoid a trade conflict.

Ukraine's Zelenskiy urges EU-US unity to stop Putin

President Volodymyr Zelensky is pleading for the joint help of the EU and the US to fight Russia amid fears Donald Trump could withdraw support for Ukraine.

Drug forum ends on sour note as diversity challenged

Accusations of diversity issues and "sanitised" recommendations have marred the end of a nation-leading forum centred on reducing community drug harms.

Drug decriminalisation push nipped in the bud, for now

A broad consensus for treating drug use and possession outside the justice system in a government-run drug summit butts up against current policies.

Australian activists pan 'shameful' global climate deal

Australian campaigners are slamming fossil fuel-emitting rich countries for betraying climate-vulnerable nations in a "shameful" global summit deal.

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