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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is heading to Florida for talks with US President Donald Trump to discuss the next steps of the ceasefire. (AP PHOTO)
World
Wafaa Shurafa and Sally Abou Aljoud

Netanyahu heads to US for second phase ceasefire talks

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is heading to Florida for talks with US President Donald Trump to discuss the next steps of the ceasefire.

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Donald Trump and Marco Rubio.
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World
The New York Times

Oil, drugs and immigration fuel Trump’s Venezuela campaign

On a spring night in the Oval Office, US President Donald Trump asked Secretary of State Marco Rubio how to get tougher on Venezuela. Then, it started.

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Australian Abrams tanks in service with the 425th "Skala" Regiment of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. The tanks retain their camouflage, allowing them to be distinguished from American deliveries. Military Observer/X
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Andrew Greene

Australia gifts tanks to Ukraine to fend off Russian forces

Second-hand tanks donated to Ukraine by Australia are being deployed in Christmas combat operations against Russian forces, after being heavily modified with anti-drone protections.

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Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to send no more troops to the conflict areas in a ceasefire pact. (AP PHOTO)
Asia Pacific
Panu Wongcha-um

Thailand and Cambodia ink truce to halt border conflict

A ceasefire agreed between Thailand and Cambodia aims to end almost three weeks of the worst fighting in years between the Southeast Asian nations.

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China has hit the US with new sanctions.
World
Staff Writers

China hits US with sanctions over Taiwan

China has announced economic sanctions on US individuals and companies, including Boeing, after Washington announced the largest-ever US weapons package for Taiwan.

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Six UK men have been charged with the long term sexual abuse of one of their wives. (EPA PHOTO)
World
Staff Writers

Six UK men facing 60 sex charges over abuse of one wife

Six men have been charged with the sexual assault of one of their wives, who was allegedly drugged and raped over 13 years.

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The House Oversight Committee released new photos from Epstein’s estate on December 12, 2025 showing Donald Trump, Steve Bannon, Bill Clinton, Larry Summers, Bill Gates, Woody Allen, former British royal Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, lawyer Alan Dershowitz, and billionaire Richard Branson. (Photo courtesy of the House Oversight Committee via Sipa USA) *** Press photos for editorial use only (excluding books or photo books). May not be relicensed or sold. Mandatory Credit ***
World
Imran Vittachi

No cover-up over Epstein files: White House

US Justice Department officials have denied redacting the Epstein files to protect President Donald Trump, as criticism mounted over the partial and heavily-censored release of documents.

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The Economist has revealed its Country of the Year choice for 2025
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World
The Economist

The surprising winner of 2025’s country of the year

Which nation improved the most this year? Given its radical regime change, the answer might surprise you.

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Police are investigating the death of a young influencer who plunged from a high-rise apartment.
World
Ibanez Taylor

‘Screams, then silence:’ Young Brazillian influencer dead

Emergency services were called to the scene where the young woman was discovered in the arms of her husband.

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It is unclear how the US will enforce the blockade on oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela. (AP PHOTO)
World
The New York Times

Venezuelan navy now escorting ships after US blockade threat

The Venezuelan Government has ordered its navy to escort several ships carrying oil products, setting up a potential confrontation with the US military.

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Justin Bieber has praised the Bondi hero.
World
Ibanez Taylor

Justin Bieber praises Bondi’s ‘real life hero’

International pop star Justin Bieber has publicly praised a Sydney man whose heroic act of bravery helped save lives during the deadly terrorist attack.

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Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky has said the US-authored peace plan could be presented to Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin within days.
World
ILLIA NOVIKOV

Proposals to end Ukraine war ‘could go to Kremlin in days’

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky made the claim, despite conceding the draft peace plan discussed with the US is ‘not perfect’.

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Laws banning social media for children could be coming to France in 2026. (AAP PHOTOS)
World
Staff Writers

France flags laws to ban social media for children

French President Emmanuel Macron has flagged an Australian-style law banning social media for children under 16.

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Rob Reiner’s son, Nick, has been charged with his parents’ murder.
Culture
The New York Times

‘Lot of dark years’: Nick Reiner speaks out on struggles

Nick Reiner was arrested late Sunday after his parents were found dead at their California home. He is being held without bail, police said.

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Far-rightcandidate Jose Antonio Kast has won Chile's presidential run-off election.
World
Emma Bubuola

Chile elects most right-wing president since dictatorship

Ultra-conservative Jose Antonio Kast has secured a thumping victory as Chilean voters embraced his pledge to crack down on crime, deport hundreds of thousands of immigrants and revive the sluggish economy.

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