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Emails appear to show Peter Mandelson sent Jeffrey Epstein confidential documents in 2009. (AP PHOTO)

Why UK police want these unredacted Epstein file pages

UK police are seeking access to unredacted correspondence from the Jeffrey Epstein files. Here's why.

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The International Board of Peace body has been tasked with overseeing the Gaza Strip's future.

Hamas holds talks with peace board over Gaza Strip plan

Reports say Hamas members have met delegates from US President Donald Trump's ‘Board of Peace’ in Egypt to discuss the future of the Gaza Strip.

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The BBC says a Florida court where a case is set to be heard does not have jurisdiction over it.

‘Fight like hell’: Trump’s BBC lawsuit takes unexpected turn

Donald Trump’s legal battle with the BBC over a January 6 documentary has taken a new turn, with fresh arguments now before a US court.

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Officials say US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping will still meet.

Trump threatens to delay Xi summit over Iran war

Donald Trump has warned that his planned summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping could be delayed as the US concentrates on the growing conflict with Iran.

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A drone struck a fuel tank at Dubai's airport, forcing a temporary closure of the site.

Dubai airport rattled by drone strike amid escalating war

Israel says it has drawn up plans for at least three more weeks of war as it hit sites across Iran while Iranian drone attacks temporarily shut Dubai airport.

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RBA governor Michele Bullock will announce the rate decision on Tuesday afternoon.

Oil shock leaves RBA with tough rates choice

Surging oil prices and above-target inflation growth have given the Reserve Bank a difficult decision to make, but it won’t help household budgets.

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Both levels of government are taking action against fuel price gouging.

What new ‘compliance blitz’ means for dodgy fuel sellers

Fuel retailers will face a ‘compliance blitz’ from both State and Federal levels amid widespread concerns over price gouging. Here’s what that means.

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Royal Australian Navy missile destroyer HMAS Hobart off Australia's east coast during Exercise Diamond Seas 2022. ACW Annika Smit

Australia snubs Trump’s plea for warships to protect Hormuz

Donald Trump is ramping up pressure on allies to help protect the crucial shipping lane.

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The cost-of-living crisis has roared back into life under Anthony Albanese

PM must be bold to deliver us from cost-of-living crisis

Petrol pain is a daily reminder that this Government has never been in control of our economy

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New Nationals leader Matt Canavan and Angus Taylor have unveiled their new shadow cabinet. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

Ex-Nats leader loses key portfolios in Coalition shake-up

Former Nationals leader David Littleproud has been dropped from key shadow portfolios a week after his resignation which elevated Senator Matt Canavan as party leader.

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The Gulf states could join the conflict.

The Iran war may be about to escalate

With the war now in its third week, the Gulf states could join the US and Israel with attacks on Iran.

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Donald Trump, Allies, Strait of Hormuz The Nightly

Trump leaves allies to carry burden as oil passage shut

Macho and cocky, the Trump Administration has been cock-a-hoop since its snatch-and-grab raid of Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro in January.

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Australia rejects role in Strait of Hormuz amid ship strikes.

Australia rejects role in Strait of Hormuz amid ship strikes

Australia has ruled out sending naval vessels to the Strait of Hormuz, despite US calls for allies to help protect oil tankers from Iranian attacks.

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Australia has stepped up its efforts to get expats out of the Middle East as conflict escalates, opening a temporary bypass to passport rules to get people out of the conflict zone. 

War prompts Aussie passport overhaul to get expats home

Australia has stepped up its efforts to get expats out of the Middle East as conflict escalates, opening a temporary bypass to passport rules to get people out of the conflict zone. 

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