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United Arab Emirates has announced it will leave OPEC on May 1.
Business
The Economist

Why UAE’s departure from OPEC may not break the cartel

THE ECONOMIST: The United Arab Emirates’ decision to leave OPEC highlights longstanding tensions that the war in the Middle East has exacerbated.

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WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 28: (L-R) King Charles III, U.S. President Donald Trump, and First Lady Melania Trump toast in the East Room during an official state dinner hosted by the President and First Lady at The White House on day two of the State Visit of King Charles III and Queen Camilla to the United States of America, on April 28, 2026 in Washington, DC. The dinner is the first formal white tie event at The White House since President George W. Bush hosted Queen Elizabeth II in 2007. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images)
Royals
Peta Rasdien

How King Charles stroked Trump’s ego with pointed gift

If you think it’s hard work finding the perfect gift to buy for mum this Mother’s Day, imagine the degree of difficulty in nailing the present exchange between Donald Trump and King Charles.

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Anthony Albanese reassures families as sweeping NDIS changes spark concern across Australia.
Politics
Katina Curtis

NDIS overhaul sparks fear as Albanese urges calm

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has moved to reassure families as major NDIS changes spark concern over who could be affected.

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A lot is riding on the May 12 Federal Budget, and not just for the Albanese Government, but for the country itself.
Opinion
Jeni O’Dowd

Tough Budget decisions needed to get Australia back on track

A lot is riding on the May 12 Federal Budget, and not just for the Albanese Government, but for the country itself.

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese addresses the CME breakfast in Perth this morning.
Politics
Jessica Page

PM rules out new tax on gas, insists no ‘windfall profits’

Anthony Albanese has all-but ruled out a new tax on gas, declaring there are currently no ‘windfall profits’ after anti-gas activists disrupted his appearance at an industry event in Perth. 

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Social media has been flooded with AI fakes of White House Press Correspondents gunman Cole Tomas Allen.
USA
Bill McCarthy

AI fakes of accused US press gala gunman flood social media

Facebook has been overrun with low-effort AI fakes inventing biographical details and celebrity connections for the man charged with trying to assassinate Donald Trump at a Washington press gala Saturday. 

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Extensive damage in Jabalia camp, on the northern Gaza Strip.
Middle East

Peace efforts stall as US examines latest Iran proposal

The Strait of Hormuz remains blocked as Iran says it will not let the US dictate the terms for peace.

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Jimmy Kimmel defended his joke about Melania Trump, saying it had been misconstrued.
US Politics
Dawn Chmielewski and David Shepardson and Trevor Hunnicutt

Major update after Kimmel joke hits nerve for Trump

The US regulator, who has not revoked a licence in four decades, has ordered a review of Disney after US President Donald Trump called for the firing of Jimmy Kimmel.

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One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has taken to social media to boast about a new private plane and millions of dollars in donations.
Politics
Sarah Keszler

Pauline Hanson flaunts ‘sexy’ One Nation gifts

‘I cannot thank you enough for the hope and encouragement.’

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A protester is led from CME breakfast with the PM this morning at The Westin Hotel in Perth.
Politics
Katina Curtis

WATCH: Dramatic scenes as protesters dragged from PM brekkie

Three protesters have been dragged out of a resources sector breakfast that the Prime Minister is due to address in Perth this morning. SEE THE FOOTAGE

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King Charles reminds US that peace is needed with allies.
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US Politics
Latika M Bourke

King Charles’ unorthodox plea to resist isolationism

LATIKA M BOURKE: In an unusually direct speech, King Charles called on the US to resist turning inward, stressing the importance of alliances in a time of global conflict.

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The Labor MP would not be drawn on American efforts to shut down camps in Syria.
Politics
Ria Pandey

ISIS brides row grows as minister dodges US pressure

Housing Minister Clare O’Neil has been grilled on reports the US has intervened to help a group of ISIS-linked Australians return home.

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Anthony Albanese says Aussie fuel is secure amid concerns.
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Middle East
Madeline Cove

Albanese says fuel secure as King Charles flags AUKUS role

King Charles gifts US President WWII memento from HMS Trump submarine

Chalmers blames soaring inflation on Iran war, warns of more to come

Inflation soared to a near three-year high of 4.6 per cent

Albanese says fuel secure but flags major shift ahead

Gulf states push back on Iran’s Hormuz demands

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James Comey says his post of seashells showing the numbers "86,47" had nothing to do with violence.
US Politics
Staff Writers

Former FBI director indicted over violent social media post

Ex-FBI head James Comey has been indicted again in a probe over a social media photo that officials say constituted a threat against US President Donald Trump.

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Gannon Ken Van Dyke has been charged with making an unlawful monetary transaction.
US Politics
Staff Writers

US soldier pleads not guilty to gamble on Maduro ouster

A US special forces soldier has pleaded not guilty to charges that he used classified information to gamble on the capture of Venezuela's former leader.

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