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Trump goes nuclear on interviewer before shock walk-off

Donald Trump branded an NBC host ‘crooked’ and abruptly ended an interview after being repeatedly challenged over his election claims.

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Major party nerves exposed in fiery One Nation clash.

‘You don’t listen’: One Nation surge sparks political brawl

A heated debate over One Nation’s polling surge resulted in Tanya Plibersek and Barnaby Joyce clashing over housing, migration and voter frustration.

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Iran says it launched missiles at Israel in response to Israeli attacks on Lebanon's capital Beirut.

Fresh missile barrage threatens Middle East truce

Iran has reportedly launched missiles at Israel for the first time since an April ceasefire, raising fears of a wider regional conflict and jeopardising efforts to revive peace talks.

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A survey suggests 60 per cent of voters are dissatisfied with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

Albanese slump as One Nation surges to the top

One Nation has edged ahead of Labor on primary votes, a Newspoll survey suggests, and the prime minister's popularity has taken a hit.

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Recent US intelligence reports have raised concerns about Israeli spy agencies eavesdropping on American negotiators working on a peace deal with Iran.

US alarm over Israeli spying on its own officials

Concerns are growing within the United States that Israel may have ramped up spying on its closest ally, which is a development that could have implications for intelligence-sharing partners.

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Governor-General Sam Mostyn has revealed community recipients of King's Birthday Honours for 2026. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

King’s Birthday Honours: the full list

From the halls of power to fields of study and faraway communities, service to others in its many forms has been recognised.

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Daniel Turpin was killed in a shark attack off Western Australia.

Man killed by shark off Albany coast identified

‘Daniel was an adored husband, son, brother and uncle who had a lifelong love and deep respect for the ocean.’

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Minister for Communications Anika Wells speaks to the media during a press conference at Parliament House in Canberra, Tuesday, April 28, 2026. (AAP Image/Mick Tsikas) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY MICK TSIKAS

Anika Wells accused of ‘taking taxpayers for a ride’ again

Communications Minister Anika Wells has been accused of ‘taking taxpayers for a ride’ after claiming up to $337 for single Comcar rides as short as 3km around Canberra. 

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Anthony Albanese is trying to fend off a surge in popularity for Pauline Hanson's One Nation. (Susie Dodds/AAP PHOTOS)

Hanson reaffirms PM ambitions as new poll tilts in ON favour

One Nation has overtaken Labor for the first time in Newspoll history, as Anthony Albanese’s popularity plunged to a record low.

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Employment Minister Amanda Rishworth has refused to rule out intervening in a bizarre stoush at the top of the Fair Work Commission. NewsWire / Martin Ollman.

Minister’s call on Fair Work stoush

The Employment Minister has refused to rule out intervening in a bizarre stoush at the top of Australia’s workplace tribunal.

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A Greens senator has cast doubt on the threat from China as the AUKUS submarine pact faces renewed pressure.

Big call on China threat as AUKUS questioned

A Greens senator has cast doubt on the threat from China as the AUKUS submarine pact faces renewed pressure.

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Mr Luxon said introducing a CGT in New Zealand would be a ‘wrecking ball’. Dan Peled / NewsWire

Labor responds to NZ ‘wrecking ball’ tax swipe

A leading Labor minister has responded after New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon claimed the CGT was a ‘wrecking ball tax’.

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Pauline Hanson has rubbished rumours she will encourage Ben Roberts-Smith to run against Andrew Hastie in Canning at the next federal Election.

Pauline Hanson rubbishes Ben Roberts-Smith ON rumours

Pauline Hanson has rubbished rumours she would try and convince Ben Roberts-Smith to run as a One Nation candidate against Andrew Hastie in Canning at the next federal election.

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JD Vance is the latest of the Trump administration to attack the UK over the death of Henry Nowak. (AP PHOTO)

Britain's Starmer slams Vance for teen stabbing claim

Downing Street has condemned US Vice-President JD Vance's comments after he blamed the murder of a young student in London on a ‘mass invasion of migrants’.

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Anthony Albanese has laughed off suggestions of hostilities between Australia and New Zealand as the two countries sign a new trade agreement. Dan Peled / NewsWire

‘Cheeky’: Albo laughs off NZ tax jab as he meets with Luxon

Anthony Albanese and his NZ counterpart have signed a new agreement, dismissing suggestions of hostility after a ‘cheeky’ budget rivalry.

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