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Trump is a ubiquitous cultural presence, but there is no outward sign that he is an active participant in running the national government.

Why the White House is a lost cause

THE NEW YORK TIMES: Trump is a ubiquitous cultural presence, but there is no outward sign that he is an active participant in running the national government.

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The casket is carried out during the funeral for Alex Kleytman in Sydney on Thursday.

Bondi massacre: The week that changed Australia

The nation’s worst ever terrorist attack began on an idyllic Sunday afternoon little more than an hour before sunset.

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An Australian man has died after slamming himself into a glass door in Thailand.

Holiday horror as Aussie tourist dies in freak incident

When local authorities arrived, they found the restaurant’s glass door shattered and a large pool of blood on the floor.

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President Trump’s newly announced ‘Patriot Games’ have come in for a roasting over comparisons with The Hunger Games.

Trump roasted for ripping off Hunger Games for new event

Donald Trump’s newly announced ‘Patriot Games’ have come in for a roasting online, with speculation he ripped the idea from dystopian blockbuster Hunger Games.

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The Economist has revealed its Country of the Year choice for 2025

The surprising winner of 2025’s country of the year

Which nation improved the most this year? Given its radical regime change, the answer might surprise you.

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Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan has apologised after her husband was caught drink driving.

Premier’s grovelling apology as husband caught drink-driving

Embattled Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan has been forced to front media after her husband had his licence suspended over a drink-driving incident.

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Josh Frydenberg.

‘Life and death’: Frydenberg’s scathing assessment, plea

EXCLUSIVE: Former treasurer Josh Frydenberg has not ruled out a return to politics, saying Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s weak leadership on anti-Semitism had been the difference between ‘life and death’.

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Efforts to combat anti-Semitism include a probe into universities where some say the hatred is rife. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

Anti-Semitism probe sets up campus free speech battle

A task force will work to root out anti-Semitism on university campuses where Jewish groups say obsessive hatred has been allowed to fester.

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Education Minister Jason Clare said the anti-Semitism education taskforce would convene its first meeting on Friday.

Education taskforce to tackle anti-Semitism in schools, unis

Education leaders have backed plans to take the fight against anti-Semitism into schools, universities and child care centres.

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The Government’s top lawyer has resigned as it prepares for a High Court battle over the under-16 social media ban. 

Govt’s top lawyer resigns ahead of social media ban fight

The Government’s top lawyer has resigned as it prepares for a High Court battle over the under-16 social media ban. 

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Police are investigating the death of a young influencer who plunged from a high-rise apartment.

‘Screams, then silence:’ Young Brazillian influencer dead

Emergency services were called to the scene where the young woman was discovered in the arms of her husband.

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The US' arms sale to Taiwan covers eight items, including ?HIMARS rocket systems. (AP PHOTO)

US greenlights $16.8b arms package for Taiwan amid China tension

The Trump administration has announced a massive package of arms sales to Taiwan valued at more than $16.8 billion.

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Donald Trump has boasted of his what he sees as his achievements during his first year in office. (AP PHOTO)

‘Hottest country’: Trump hails victory on economy and war

US President Donald Trump has delivered a speech where he discussed his achievements and touched on some of his agenda for next year and beyond.

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Anthony Albanese has conceded he could have done more to act on anti-Semitism before the Bondi Beach shooting.

‘I’m not perfect’: PM admits more could’ve been done

Anthony Albanese admits he could have done more to act on anti-Semitism before the Bondi Beach shooting as he finally unveiled a suite of measures to tackle hatred of Jews and crack down on hate preachers.

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