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Russian President Vladimir Putin shakes hands with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi during their meeting in Saint Petersburg.

Putin steps in to broker peace between Iran and US

Russian President Vladimir Putin pledges to do ‘everything’ possible to bring peace to the Middle East, as talks between Iran and the United States stall.

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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Australian Communications Minister Anika Wells speak to the media during a press conference at Parliament House in Canberra.

New rules to make tech giants pay for news or pay government

Meta, Google and TikTok will have to pay Australian news organisations for their content, or pay even more to the Government under a new version of laws aimed at making sure tech giants pay their fair share.

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AUKUS, Starmer, Albanese

Albo not worried about UK ‘faltering’ on AUKUS funding

The Prime Minister has declared full confidence in AUKUS after British MPs warned the UK’s contribution towards delivering the massive project was falling behind.

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US President Donald Trump says he is not happy with Iran's latest proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Trump says he’s not happy with Iran’s Hormuz proposal

President Donald Trump has told advisers he is not satisfied with Iran’s latest proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the war.

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A conservative Republican from Virginia who served in Congress for five years has been nominated by President Trump as the next US ambassador to Australia, a post that’s been vacant since 2024.

Trump names new US ambassador to Australia

A conservative Republican from Virginia who served in Congress for five years has been nominated by US President Donald Trump as the next US ambassador to Australia, a post that’s been vacant since 2024.

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Matt Canavan and Angus Taylor will announce the coalition's bid to bolster fuel security.

Coalition unveils road map to turbocharge fuel capacity

At least one billion litres of new storage would be delivered under a coalition plan to shore up national fuel security and protect ‘Australians' way of life’.

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Melania Trump says Jimmy Kimmel's joke "deepens the political sickness" in the United States.

Melania Trump hits out after Jimmy Kimmel sparks outrage

Melania Trump has called on ABC to take action against Jimmy Kimmel, accusing the late-night host of spreading ‘hateful’ rhetoric following a controversial monologue.

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King Charles and Queen Camilla have arrived in Washington DC for a four-day state visit.

King Charles arrives in US as Washington reels from shooting

King Charles and Queen Camilla are set to ⁠have a private tea with US President Donald Trump after arriving in Washington DC.

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A shooting at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner sent attendees scrambling.

Gunman charged over alleged Trump assassination attempt

A man accused of trying to storm the White House Correspondents' Association dinner has been charged with attempting to assassinate US President Donald Trump.

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The King’s visit to the US is hoped to strengthen relations.

Can King Charles help heal the US-British rupture?

If all goes as Buckingham Palace hopes, the visit will help strengthen the bonds between two countries despite the chill in relations.

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High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems of the United States Army and United States Marine Corps launch rockets during a firepower demonstration held at Shoalwater Bay Training Area in Queensland, during Talisman Sabre 2021.

ADF snubs Australian made weaponry with $2b US missile deal

The Australian Army has overlooked a locally developed long-range strike weapon, instead selecting an US-made product despite concerns the Pentagon could limit exports of its missiles during the Iran war. 

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Federal Opposition Leader Angus Taylor has held a media conference in Viveash where he has spoken about housing and other Federal matters. Pictured is the Opposition leader

Angus Taylor unveils plan to lift fuel reserves to 60 days

Australia’s minimum fuel reserves would more than double to give the country more breathing space in future fuel shocks under new rules the Coalition wants adopted from next year.

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A Coalition energy adviser has called for Snowy Hydro 2.0 to be halted.

Coalition energy adviser calls for Snowy Hydro 2.0 halt

A civil engineer who advised the Coalition on energy policy says Snowy Hydro 2.0 should be stopped, with the cost now estimated at 20 times what former Liberal prime minister Malcolm Turnbull promised.

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Defence Force Chief of Joint Operations Justin Jones highlighted the importance of “freedom of expression” following the booing of Indigenous welcome to country ceremonies on Anzac Day.

ADF boss defends right to heckle Anzac welcome to countries

The military community has backed one of the country’s most senior officers after he highlighted the importance of ‘freedom of expression’ following the booing of the Indigenous welcome to country on Anzac Day.

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