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Labor’s scheming for CGT and negative gearing changes.

Labor MPs pushing for CGT and negative gearing changes

Capital gains tax discounts and negative gearing could be hit by a major shake-up, with Labor MPs moving to make changes before the Budget.

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States could topple like dominoes if a nuclear arms race is triggered.

Domino effect: Arms race would start nuclear chain reaction

The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency warns states could topple like dominoes in a dangerous new world of weapon proliferation.

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Jim Chalmers travels to Washington DC as the Albanese government moves to secure fuel supplies.

‘All hands on deck’: Urgent fuel talks as war jolts economy

Jim Chalmers says the government has all hands on deck as it seeks to secure Australia’s fuel supplies amid the global oil crisis arising from the war in the Middle East.

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King Charles is heading to the US for a four-day visit to mark the anniversary of US independence.

Can King Charles charm Trump? Royal diplomacy begins

King Charles will have a cup of tea and a private meeting with Donald Trump as he attempts to strengthen strained US-UK ties during his four-day American trip.

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Hundreds of Palestinians are estimated to have been killed since ceasefire in Gaza took effect.

Children among 11 dead after deadly Israeli strikes hit Gaza

A three-year-old boy and a 14-year-old teen are among 11 people that health officials say have been killed in separate Israeli attacks in Gaza.

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The government says a big boost in defence spending will better prepare Australia's military.

Marles unveils major defence funding shift for ADF

New figures have revealed more than $10 billion was spent on defence in since 2022 than previously forecast, ahead of a major strategy unveiling.

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he is looking forward to meeting Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah.

PM seeks fuel lifeline in high-stakes Brunei palace talks

Australia's fuel supply will be front and centre during Anthony Albanese's audience with Brunei's uber-wealthy sultan.

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Opposition Leader Angus Taylor has faced criticism over his immigration plans.

Angus Taylor's migration plan ignites fierce backlash

Politicians have been urged to see migrants as humans after the coalition's immigration plan was accused of singling out diverse communities.

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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and US Ambassador to Lebanon Michel Issa have taken part in talks.

Decades-long enemies Lebanon and Israel enter rare talks

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says Israeli and Lebanese representatives engaged in talks in Washington DC are part of a ‘historic opportunity’.

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A navy vessel is seen sailing in the Strait of Hormuz.

‘Turn around’: 10,000+ US military personnel enforce blockade

The US Central Command has confirmed an enormous military presence is enforcing President Donald Trump’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.

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The Albanese government has been warned about the impact fuel excise cuts will have on inflation.

Inflation warning for Australia as global crisis looms

The International Monetary Fund is urging the Reserve Bank to look through the energy price shock and warns the government against wasteful stimulus measures.

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In an election with the highest voter turnout in Hungary’s democratic history, Magyar’s Tisza Party won a two-thirds supermajority.

What Orban’s defeat means for the rest of the world

In an election with the highest voter turnout in Hungary’s democratic history, Magyar’s Tisza Party won a two-thirds supermajority.

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Mr Albanese landed in Brunei Darussalam on Tuesday evening, the first Australian Prime Minister to fly to the oil-rich country for a bilateral meeting with the Sultan.

Global charm offensive to secure fuel supplies for Australia

Anthony Albanese and Jim Chalmers will hold talks with key counterparts in Asia and Washington as the Government focuses on securing fuel and fertiliser supplies for Australia while it shapes its Budget.

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Leader of the Opposition Angus Taylor (left) and former prime minister John Howard attend the Menzies Research Centre in Sydney, Tuesday, April 14, 2026. (AAP Image/Dan Himbrechts) NO ARCHIVING DAN HIMBRECHTS

How Libs plan to deport foreigners without Aussie values

Foreigners who fail to live by Australian values face deportation, as the Liberal Party also vows to weed out hate preachers, restrict first-home buyer help to citizens and ‘drastically’ cut immigration.

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