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Ireland won't take part in Eurovision 2027 over Israel

Ireland won't take part in Eurovision 2027 over Israel

Ireland is set to boycott the Eurovision Song Contest for a second year due to the "appalling and ongoing loss of lives in Gaza".

Former Kosovo president Thaci jailed for war crimes

Former Kosovo president Thaci jailed for war crimes

Former Kosovo president Thaci jailed for war crimes

Former Kosovo president Thaci jailed for war crimes

A court has sentenced former Kosovo leader Hashim Thaci to 25 years in prison for war crimes committed during his country’s war for independence from Serbia.

Australian Holocaust survivors turned into AI clickbait

Australian Holocaust survivors turned into AI clickbait

Australian Holocaust survivors turned into AI clickbait

Australian Holocaust survivors turned into AI clickbait

Facebook pages publishing AI depictions of Australian Holocaust survivors have been accused of cashing in on the memory of one of history's darkest chapters.

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Battle of Long Tan still carries scars 60 years on

Battle of Long Tan still carries scars 60 years on

Commemorative services were held on Vietnam Veterans' Day, 60 years on from Australia's deadliest single battle of the war.

Australian War Memorial commemorates Kabul anniversary

Australian War Memorial commemorates Kabul anniversary

The Australian War Memorial is commemorating the end of Australia's longest war with concerts featuring a musician who witnessed it.

Unknown soldiers who died decades apart get back names

Unknown soldiers who died decades apart get back names

Two Australian soldiers who died on the same date more than two decades apart have been identified.

Australia assisting man facing death penalty in Syria

Australia assisting man facing death penalty in Syria

Lawyers for a Gold Coast man facing a possible death penalty in Syria are seeking to ensure his rights are protected as federal authorities provide assistance.

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Ukraine hits Russian refineries, hours after US talks

Ukraine hits Russian refineries, hours after US talks

Ukraine hits Russian refineries, hours after US talks

Ukraine hits Russian refineries, hours after US talks

Ukrainian has continued its attacks on Russian oil facilities, while President Volodymyr Zelenskiy praised his “good meeting” with Donald Trump in Washington.

'Too high': RBA rates warning as inflation fears flare

'Too high': RBA rates warning as inflation fears flare

'Too high': RBA rates warning as inflation fears flare

'Too high': RBA rates warning as inflation fears flare

The Reserve Bank governor says interest rates may need to go higher, as Australia's weak productivity problem locks households in for lower living standards.

Tehran targets Gulf states after US hits Iran's south

Tehran targets Gulf states after US hits Iran's south

Tehran targets Gulf states after US hits Iran's south

Tehran targets Gulf states after US hits Iran's south

The US and Iran have continued to launch attacks for a 10th day of renewed fighting, a day after Yemen's Houthis potentially opened a new front in the war.

Labor MP blasts party's 'fear and loathing' over Gaza

Labor MP blasts party's 'fear and loathing' over Gaza

Labor MP blasts party's 'fear and loathing' over Gaza

Labor MP blasts party's 'fear and loathing' over Gaza

A Labor backbencher has blasted his colleagues for not being more forthright about Palestinian rights and called for tighter monitoring of dual citizens.

Motorists to pay price for US blockade, toll in strait

Motorists to pay price for US blockade, toll in strait

Motorists to pay price for US blockade, toll in strait

Motorists to pay price for US blockade, toll in strait

While the government is concerned about the impact on petrol prices, the opposition warns a US toll in the Strait of Hormuz would set a dangerous precedent.

Australian asylum reject's bid to outrun Trump purge

Australian asylum reject's bid to outrun Trump purge

Australian asylum reject's bid to outrun Trump purge

Australian asylum reject's bid to outrun Trump purge

A young refugee rebuffed by Australia now hopes he can outlast the Trump administration's bid to be rid of him while on a temporary study visa.

Disposing of world war's deadly remnants 80 years on

Disposing of world war's deadly remnants 80 years on

Disposing of world war's deadly remnants 80 years on

Disposing of world war's deadly remnants 80 years on

Navy task force Operation Render Safe is undertaking a reconnaissance survey of Nanumea Lagoon in Tuvalu to locate and identify explosive WWII remnants.

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'Jellyfish babies' and the treaty Australia won't sign

A weapons treaty Labor has pledged to ratify is gathering dust as Pacific islanders anxiously watch their region getting caught up in nuclear-tipped rivalry.

'Keep the flame burning': new chapter for war memorial

The stories of those who have served their nation are being shared as a major new gallery opens at the Australian War Memorial.

Hegseth blasts NATO, vows review of US forces in Europe

Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth has harshly criticised ‌NATO members over defence spending as he announced a re-evaluation of US military forces in Europe.

G7 vows support for Ukraine as Trump warms to war aims

Ukraine has gone to a G7 summit to impress Donald Trump with its fightback against Russia, and the "boss" US president appears to have softened his scepticism.

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Anzac Day booer unapologetic for disturbing ceremony

A man has been convicted for loudly booing during a solemn Anzac Day dawn service in a move that drew ire from around the country.

Australian troops find new base for Ukraine training

Australia has trained thousands of Ukrainian soldiers in a UK-based operation, but now the ADF is shifting its focus closer to the front line.

Israel set to release detained Australian activists

A group of Australian activists detained by Israel for taking part in a global flotilla to deliver aid to Palestinians in Gaza are set to be deported.

Putin and Xi hail ties and energy trade at China talks

China and Russia's leaders have shared warm words and stressed their growing trade and energy ties at a summit in Beijing just days after Donald Trump's visit.

Trump leaves Beijing with few wins, but praise for Xi

President Donald Trump has hailed his "incredible visit" to Beijing despite clinching major deals, while his hosts made their feelings known on Iran and Taiwan.

Trump arrives in Beijing for talks with China's Xi

US President Donald Trump has arrived in Beijing for talks with counterpart Xi Jinping that are set to cover the Middle East, trade and Taiwan.

Rubio meets Pope Leo amid tensions with Trump

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has held talks with the Pope at the Vatican after weeks of attacks by President Donald Trump on the pontiff over the Iran war.

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