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America’s position of global economic stability is starting to look shakier as the Trump administration piles on debt and doubles down on sanctions.

Why the world economy is becoming wary of the US

America’s position of global economic stability is starting to look shakier as the Trump administration piles on debt and doubles down on sanctions

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Mark Carney was wooed by EU head Ursula von der Leyen during her speech to the European Parliament. (EPA PHOTO)

Battle with Trump is sending Canada into the arms of the EU

The head of the EU’s executive branch is proposing “associate membership” for Canada, as Ottawa also pursues new trade deals with China.

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The UK village of Piddington has voted to leave the UK in a largely symbolic referendum held in protest against government plans to house 1200 asylum seekers nearby.

Village votes to leave UK over plan to house 1200 immigrants

Residents of Piddington voted for secession in protest against government plans to house up to 1200 asylum seekers on a nearby military base.

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Hashim Thaci was sentenced for crimes committed as commander of the Albanian Kosovo Liberation Army. (AP PHOTO)

Former Kosovo president Thaci jailed for war crimes

A court has sentenced former Kosovo leader Hashim Thaci to 25 years in prison for war crimes committed during his country's war for independence from Serbia.

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Muslim pilgrims praying at the Grand Mosque, in the Muslim holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia.

‘Red line’: Saudi fury at Houthis amid drone attack on Mecca

Saudi Arabia accused Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels overnight of trying to attack Islam’s holiest city, prompting condemnation from countries in the region but no sign of military support

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Jerry died a hero fighting for Ukraine.

Aussie killed while trying to save mate in Ukraine

The footage, obtained exclusively by The Nightly, shows the Australian who was killed in Ukraine during a heroic battle in which he was trying to save another foreign fighter who had been wounded. 

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Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, at an Invictus Games event in Canberra earlier this year.

Harry’s Invictus snub is reversed after royal intervention

The nation which sensationally pulled out of Prince Harry’s signature sporting event for veterans has made a dramatic u-turn following a royal intervention.

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The Iran-aligned Houthis have made swift advances at the mouth of the Red Sea, a key shipping route.

Houthis take key Red Sea islands as shipping fears mount

The capture of the islands of Greater and Lesser Hanish is the latest in the rebels’ swift advance around the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a key passage for Saudi oil shipments.

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King Charles III is set to host major leaders of AI companies Nvidia, OpenAI and Anthropic amid mounting fears over the technology.

King Charles to meet major AI leaders as tech fears mount

The monarch is set to host top ranking execs from Nvidia, Google, DeepMind, OpenAI and Anthropic amid fears that the technology’s rapid development could endanger humanity.

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King Charles III during an audience with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at Balmoral Castle in September 2025.

‘A privilege’: Albanese reveals phone call to King Charles

The Australian Prime Minister revealed the conversation with King Charles on Monday night.

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China's President Xi Jinping says pragmatic co-operation is key to extending BRICS' influence. (EPA PHOTO)

Xi emphasises economic ties to platform BRICS initiatives

BRICS 2026 chair India and 2027 chair China are seeking wider economic, trade and AI partnerships to boost the bloc's global clout.

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Yuliia Mendel, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's first press secretary, says she expected sanctions. (EPA PHOTO)

Zelenskiy imposes ‘unconstitutional’ sanctions

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has imposed harsh sanctions on numerous members of his former inner circle.

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Odesa's administration says a Russian drone attack has injured nine people at the Ukrainian port. (AP PHOTO)

‘Hurting the world’: Trump’s pointed message to Ukraine

US President Donald Trump wants an end to Ukrainian military strikes on Russian diesel infrastructure, saying the attacks are causing a global fuel shortage.

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25th Anniversary Aerial Artwork Commemoration of the Individual Lives Lost on 9/11/2001 at Governors Island, New York.

2,977 drones recreate Twin Towers in haunting NY display

The haunting display showed nearly 3000 drones form into the shape of a helix over the New York Harbour before assembling into a ‘full architectural-scale’ replica of the Twin Towers on Wednesday evening.

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An Iranian attack damaged an A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft in Jordan, a US official says. (AP PHOTO)

US aircraft damaged by Iranian attack on Jordan base

Several US military aircraft were damaged in an Iranian attack on the ‌Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan, a US official says.

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An employee enters the Anthropic office in San Francisco, California, on Wednesday, June 7, 2023.

Anthropic says it blocked AI bids to make biological weapons

In a new report, the AI start-up added that it could not determine if the research was legitimate or nefarious, leading the company to shut down the work

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A Ukrainian soldier with a military drone.

Man charged with helping Russians sabotage drone factory

The 31-year-old man has faced court charged with engaging in conduct to materially assist a foreign intelligence service.

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Christine Lagarde, president of the European Central Bank (ECB), at a rates decision news conference.

‘Highly uncertain’: Major central bank’s grim rates move

The central bank for 21 member countries cited its decision as a response to inflation fuelled by high oil prices from the Iran war.

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