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SpaceX has been awarded a contract to build a satellite communications network.

A $3 billion win for Elon Musk’s SpaceX

Elon Musk's rockets and satellites business SpaceX has been awarded a multi-billion dollar contract by the US Space Force.

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US President Donald Trump says doctors say he checked out "perfectly" at his six-month check up.

‘I wanted to get the hell outta here’: Trump’s health update

US President Donald Trump says he has visited a medical centre for a check-up.

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Save the Children chief Mat Tinkler said the rhetoric around the group’s return had been ‘disappointing’.

Fresh political storm as ‘ISIS brides’ return to Australia

A second group of ISIS-linked women and children are expected to arrive in two major Australian cities in just a matter of hours.

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Raúl Castro was Cuba’s defence minister for almost 50 years and president for 12.

Who is Raúl Castro? The man behind Cuba’s revolution

The former defence minister and president of Cuba has been charged with murder by the US for his role in the downing of two planes in 1996.

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Nigeria's military and the US have killed a senior Islamic State leader in a joint-operation. (AP PHOTO)

ISIS second-in-command killed by US and Nigerian forces

Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, second in command ‌of ISIS globally, has reportedly been eliminated by US forces during an operation in Africa.

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Oil prices jumped, stocks tumbled, and bond yields spiked as the markets contended with persistent supply disruptions in the Middle East and the absence of meaningful breakthroughs at the summit in Beijing between President Donald Trump and China’s leader, Xi Jinping.

Oil prices climb on fears of broader energy crunch

Oil prices jumped, stocks tumbled, and bond yields spiked as markets contended with persistent supply disruptions in the Middle East and the absence of meaningful breakthroughs at the summit in Beijing.

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Trump departed Beijing on Friday, touting trade deals to sell American-made airplanes, farm goods and other products.

Details scarce as Trump touts ‘fantastic deals’ with China

THE NEW YORK TIMES: Donald Trump departed Beijing on Friday, touting trade deals to sell American-made airplanes, farm goods and other products, the signature outcome of his two-day summit with Xi Jinping.

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The largest supply shock in petroleum history is getting larger fast. 

Oil market floating in eye of storm but prices may soon rise

THE ECONOMIST: The largest supply shock in petroleum history is getting larger fast. 

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US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Trump’s shock response to Xi’s US insult

US President Donald Trump has issued a shock response to Chinese President Xi Jinping’s insult to the US, as a battle for global dominance takes shape.

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President Donald Trump and President Xi Jinping of China visit the Temple of Heaven in Beijing during their two-day summit, on Thursday, May 14, 2026. In contrast to his rhetoric about China at home, President Trump spoke in conciliatory terms with Xi Jinping, the Chinese leader.

Primed leader laid down the ground rules early to Trump

The highly-scripted Chinese leader plunged right away into setting boundaries for future relations between the US and China.

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US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping have started a series of meetings.

Xi lauds 'new positioning' in Chinese ties with US

Chinese President Xi Jinping says he and US President Donald Trump have backed creating a ‘constructive, strategically stable relationship’.

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U.S. President Donald Trump makes a toast during a state banquet hosted by Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China.

Trump sings China’s praises during banquet with Xi Jinping

US President Donald Trump has labelled talks with Chinese president Xi Jinping as ‘extremely positive and productive’ during a state dinner between the two countries on Thursday evening. 

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