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Mark Carney says he is best placed to steer Canada through a crisis triggered by Trump's tariffs.

Canada election candidates sombre final pitches after attack

As Canada reels from an attack at a festival in Vancouver in which 11 people died, the candidates in the nation's election have finished their campaigns.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenksiy says he had a ‘good meeting’ with US President Donald Trump.

US pushes Russia-Ukraine deal after Vatican meeting

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says Ukraine and Russia need to negotiate a peace agreement ‘soon’ after the Vatican meeting between Trump and Zelensky.

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People gather along the road as the coffin of late Pope Francis is transported from St Peter's Basilica to Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica.

Pope Francis’ final journey a stunning spectacle

For once the presidents and princes were in the shade, with the funeral centering on Pope Francis’ advocacy and concern for the poor and the ‘most peripheral of the peripheries’ in the world

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Francis speaks to a joint meeting of Congress in the House chamber in Washington on Sept. 24, 2015. Behind him sit Vice President Joe Biden and House Speaker John A. Boehner (R-Ohio), who are Catholic. MUST CREDIT: Melina Mara/The Washington Post

Pope Francis and the moments that defined a pontiff

During his 12 years as Pontiff, Pope Francis was renowned for bold stances on issues as varied as climate change, LGBTQ+ rights and global conflicts. Here are the most memorable moments of his career.

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Solar Orbiter’s widest high-resolution view of the Sun.

The Sun like you’ve never seen it before

Five years into its mission, the Solar Orbiter has delivered a spectacular ultraviolet view of the Sun’s million-degree atmosphere.

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Harvey Weinstein has appeared for his retrial in Manhattan Criminal Court. (AP PHOTO)

‘Just let it go’: Friend’s grim advice to Weinstein accuser

‘Harvey Weinstein is the king of New York. He’s extremely powerful. You are not.’

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The reported arms deal between the US and Saudi Arabia is said to be worth more than $US100 billion.

Trump set to sign off on $100b Saudi arms deal

Donald Trump may be heading to Saudi Arabia with more than just diplomatic pleasantries, as an arms package reportedly exceeding $100 billion is in the works.

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A shift in the Trump trade war with China has offered trade negotiators in Canberra fresh hopes.

How thaw in US-China trade war offers Australia fresh hope

The development in the tariff impasse has renewed Canberra’s optimism that Australia will be able to negotiate its own carve-out from a ten per cent ‘baseline’ levy. 

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US President Donald Trump.

‘Cease to exist’: Trump’s new threat ahead of election

The US President has inserted himself into an upcoming election, with a bold call on what would happen to a country if the US stopped buying its goods.

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Media reports says US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has told investors trade tensions will ease. (AP PHOTO)

Trump’s US Treasury boss thawing on China tariffs

A key figure in Donald Trump’s administration says tariffs between the US and China are ‘unsustainable’ following an apparent softening of the president's position.

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The CBOE Volatility Index, Wall Street's fear gauge, has hit its lowest since April 3.

Trump tariff shift sparks Wall Street rally

US stocks have opened sharply higher amid investor hopes of easing trade tensions between China and the United States.

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Marco Rubio announces sweeping reorganisation of the US State Department.

‘Will be removed’: Rubio rushes State Department shake up

In a sweeping move aimed at slashing government bureaucracy, Secretary of State Marco Rubio has unveiled a dramatic overhaul of the State Department.

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The Trump Administration has been engaged in a concerted effort to undo initiatives aimed at holding Russia and its leaders and allies accountable for alleged war crimes in Ukraine.

Trump Administration retreats on Russia war crimes

The Trump Administration has been pushing to undo initiatives aimed at holding Russia and its leaders and allies accountable for alleged war crimes.

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The body of Pope Francis lies in state at the Basilica St Peter on April 23, 2025 in Vatican City, Vatican.

Pope’s farewell begins as Vatican prepares for thousands

Pope Francis’s global goodbye: Here is everything you need to know about the carefully choreographed proceeding, secret rituals, world leaders, and the silent search for the next Pope.

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Global leaders are preparing to travel to Rome for Pope Francis’ funeral.

Who is attending Pope Francis’s funeral?

Tens of thousands of people are expected to attend Pope Francis’s funeral on Saturday, including many world leaders, Catholic officials and mourners from around the world.

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