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Hundreds of Palestinians are estimated to have been killed since ceasefire in Gaza took effect.

Children among 11 dead after deadly Israeli strikes hit Gaza

A three-year-old boy and a 14-year-old teen are among 11 people that health officials say have been killed in separate Israeli attacks in Gaza.

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The government says a big boost in defence spending will better prepare Australia's military.

Marles unveils major defence funding shift for ADF

New figures have revealed more than $10 billion was spent on defence in since 2022 than previously forecast, ahead of a major strategy unveiling.

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he is looking forward to meeting Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah.

PM seeks fuel lifeline in high-stakes Brunei palace talks

Australia's fuel supply will be front and centre during Anthony Albanese's audience with Brunei's uber-wealthy sultan.

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Opposition Leader Angus Taylor has faced criticism over his immigration plans.

Angus Taylor's migration plan ignites fierce backlash

Politicians have been urged to see migrants as humans after the coalition's immigration plan was accused of singling out diverse communities.

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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and US Ambassador to Lebanon Michel Issa have taken part in talks.

Decades-long enemies Lebanon and Israel enter rare talks

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says Israeli and Lebanese representatives engaged in talks in Washington DC are part of a ‘historic opportunity’.

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A navy vessel is seen sailing in the Strait of Hormuz.

‘Turn around’: 10,000+ US military personnel enforce blockade

The US Central Command has confirmed an enormous military presence is enforcing President Donald Trump’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.

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The Albanese government has been warned about the impact fuel excise cuts will have on inflation.

Inflation warning for Australia as global crisis looms

The International Monetary Fund is urging the Reserve Bank to look through the energy price shock and warns the government against wasteful stimulus measures.

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In an election with the highest voter turnout in Hungary’s democratic history, Magyar’s Tisza Party won a two-thirds supermajority.

What Orban’s defeat means for the rest of the world

In an election with the highest voter turnout in Hungary’s democratic history, Magyar’s Tisza Party won a two-thirds supermajority.

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Mr Albanese landed in Brunei Darussalam on Tuesday evening, the first Australian Prime Minister to fly to the oil-rich country for a bilateral meeting with the Sultan.

Global charm offensive to secure fuel supplies for Australia

Anthony Albanese and Jim Chalmers will hold talks with key counterparts in Asia and Washington as the Government focuses on securing fuel and fertiliser supplies for Australia while it shapes its Budget.

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Leader of the Opposition Angus Taylor (left) and former prime minister John Howard attend the Menzies Research Centre in Sydney, Tuesday, April 14, 2026. (AAP Image/Dan Himbrechts) NO ARCHIVING DAN HIMBRECHTS

How Libs plan to deport foreigners without Aussie values

Foreigners who fail to live by Australian values face deportation, as the Liberal Party also vows to weed out hate preachers, restrict first-home buyer help to citizens and ‘drastically’ cut immigration.

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Australians’ confidence in the economy has evaporated under the weight of out-of-control inflation, rising interest rates, fuel shortages and a Middle East war.

Why Australia could have ‘nightmare’ 90s style recession

Australians’ confidence in the economy has evaporated under the weight of out-of-control inflation, rising interest rates, fuel shortages and a Middle East war.

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Vice President JD Vance he leaves Islamabad.

Peace summit insiders reveal US plan for 20-year nuke ban

THE NEW YORK TIMES: The US proposed a 20-year ‘suspension’ of all nuclear activity. That would allow the Iranians to claim they had not permanently given up their right to produce their own nuclear fuel.

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Iran has choked shipping through the Strait of Hormuz where 20 per cent of the world’s oil supplies passed before the war began.

Australia joins summit in bid to end Iran’s Hormuz chokehold

Australia will join UK and France-led international talks this week about safeguarding the Strait of Hormuz but is still unlikely to send any support before the US-Israel-Iran war ends.

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Starring role for Australia in Iranian propaganda video

Starring role for Australia in Iranian propaganda video

The Australian government’s refusal to join the US-led naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is being highlighted in the latest viral Iranian propaganda video featuring LEGO characters.

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