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The US administration has ordered the Ford carrier strike group to the Caribbean.

Venezuela tensions rise as US aircraft carrier approaches

The USS Gerald R Ford joins a sprawling build-up that has fuelled speculation the Trump Administration intends to dramatically escalate its anti-drug campaign.

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Protesters clash with security forces in an attempt to storm the COP30 headquarters in Belem, Brazil.

COP30 chaos as protesters attempt to storm Brazil summit

There were heated scenes at the UN climate talks as protesters, some dressed in the garb of Brazilian indigenous groups, attempted to storm the summit being held in Brazil.

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Policemen examine damaged vehicles after a suicide blast outside the district court in Islamabad.

Pakistan in ‘a state of war’ after explosion kills 12

An attack on a courthouse in Islamabad was the first major assault to hit Islamabad in more than a decade.

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ASIO boss Mike Burgess says the threshold for ‘high-impact sabotage’ is ‘now’.

‘ASIO is aware’: Alarming warning on Chinese hackers

Australia’s domestic spy boss has delivered a fresh warning about ‘Chinese hackers’ seeking to gain access to critical infrastructure assets, including telecommunications networks.

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UK reportedly halts intelligence sharing with US

The UK Government has reportedly halted intelligence sharing with the United States after the Department of War conducted multiple strikes on alleged ‘narco-terrorists’ in international waters.

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A QantasLink flight was forced to make an emergency landing in Adelaide.

Liberal politicians caught up in Qantas flight emergency

Three Liberal politicians, including a South Australian senator, have been caught up in a frightening flight incident.

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Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan.

'Adult time for violent crime': Victoria set for major overhaul

Tougher sentences are on the way for children as young as 14 who commit serious offences in response to an alarming spike in youth crime in Victoria.

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Labor’s environmental reforms fail to close a ‘25-year-old loophole’ putting the Great Barrier Reef at risk, an economist has warned. NewsWire / Dan Peled

What Labor’s green reforms won’t fix

Labor’s ambitious environmental reforms fail to close a ‘25-year-old loophole’ putting the Great Barrier Reef at risk, an economist has warned.

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Prabowo Subianto is making his first official visit to Australia as leader of Indonesia. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

PM rolls out welcome mat for Indonesian President

Prabowo Subianto will make his first official visit to Australia since becoming Indonesia's leader, holding talks with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

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The Liberals are widely expected to water down their commitment to net zero emissions by 2050. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)

Climate showdown looms as Liberals debate net-zero plan

A meeting of Liberals could define the party's long-term energy and climate plan, as MPs prepare for a showdown with their coalition partner the Nationals.

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Zohran Mamdani challenged President Donald Trump head on following his historic election win.

Speaking out as battle on for Mayor Mamdani’s favour

THE NEW YORK TIMES: Mamdani would probably prefer to have a speaker who is aligned with his left-leaning views.

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Australian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Stephen Smith.

Count is on for ‘dud’ Stephen Smith to depart London

LATIKA M BOURKE: Two titans of the Australian community in London have declared Stephen Smith the most disappointing High Commissioner to ever represent the country in the UK.

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Anthony Albanese maintained the Labor Party’s rage over the dismissal five decades on, declaring it was “entirely inappropriate” and “very unfair”.

Albo maintains Labor rage over Whitlam dismissal 50 years on

Anthony Albanese has maintained the Labor rage 50 years on over the dismissal of the Whitlam Government, labelling it as an ‘entirely inappropriate action.’

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In the wake of her death, those TikTok posts have become a focus of commentary and condolence from fellow users, friends and strangers alike.

Young woman found dead on cruise ship

Her sudden death is now under investigation by the FBI.

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