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The Federal Government is doubling down on its position that a review into the agency response into the Bondi Beach attack is the fastest way forward.

‘Ineffective’: PM’s Bondi review slammed by Jewish groups

The Federal Government is doubling down on its position that a review into the agency response into the Bondi Beach attack is the fastest way forward as Jewish communities continue to demand a full royal commission.

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US President Donald Trump declined to say if the CIA was involved in the Venezuela operation. (AP PHOTO)

US 'hit' drug boat loading facility in Venezuela: Trump

US President Donald Trump has confirmed a military attack on a facility allegedly used for drug-smuggling operations in Venezuela.

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Donald Trump announces the creation of the “Trump-class” battleship that will become the centerpiece of his “Golden Fleet” program.

Trump-class battleship faces huge obstacle: Reality

There remain several gaps between Trump’s vision for a ‘Golden Fleet’ and modern naval warfare.

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Anthony Albanese has ignored grieving families’ plea for a royal commission.

‘Coward’ PM ignores Bondi families’ royal commission pleas

The family of a 78-year-old grandfather killed at Bondi has slammed the Albanese government’s claims that a royal commission would give a platform to the worst voices of anti-Semitism.

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Premier Chris Minns is behind the tough gun law reform. Picture NewsWire / Monique Harmer

NYE cops to hold machine guns, get “extraordinary powers”

NSW Premier Chris Minns says police will be given “extraordinary powers” as he urged the public to turn out in force for Sydney’s New Year’s Eve fireworks in a show of defiance against terrorists.

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is heading to Florida for talks with US President Donald Trump to discuss the next steps of the ceasefire. (AP PHOTO)

Netanyahu heads to US for second phase ceasefire talks

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is heading to Florida for talks with US President Donald Trump to discuss the next steps of the ceasefire.

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The Prime Minister’s refusal to allow a royal commission into the Bondi terror attack is not only a failure of courage and moral clarity, it is a political dead-end.

Albanese is treating Bondi like a political crisis, it’s not

The Prime Minister’s stubborn refusal to allow a royal commission into the Bondi terror attack is not only a failure of courage and moral clarity, it is a political dead-end.

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Donald Trump and Marco Rubio.

Oil, drugs and immigration fuel Trump’s Venezuela campaign

On a spring night in the Oval Office, US President Donald Trump asked Secretary of State Marco Rubio how to get tougher on Venezuela. Then, it started.

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Bondi massacre victims Reuven Morrison, Matilda and Tania Tretiak.

Families of Bondi shooting victims demand royal commission

Families of victims killed or injured in the Bondi Beach terrorist attack are demanding Anthony Albanese ‘immediately’ establish a royal commission into the rapid rise of anti-Semitism in Australia.

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Australian Abrams tanks in service with the 425th "Skala" Regiment of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. The tanks retain their camouflage, allowing them to be distinguished from American deliveries. Military Observer/X

Australia gifts tanks to Ukraine to fend off Russian forces

Second-hand tanks donated to Ukraine by Australia are being deployed in Christmas combat operations against Russian forces, after being heavily modified with anti-drone protections.

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Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to send no more troops to the conflict areas in a ceasefire pact. (AP PHOTO)

Thailand and Cambodia ink truce to halt border conflict

A ceasefire agreed between Thailand and Cambodia aims to end almost three weeks of the worst fighting in years between the Southeast Asian nations.

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China has hit the US with new sanctions.

China hits US with sanctions over Taiwan

China has announced economic sanctions on US individuals and companies, including Boeing, after Washington announced the largest-ever US weapons package for Taiwan.

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The US Government is now capturing biometric data of Australians and keeping it for 75 years.

Major change for Aussies travelling to US now in full effect

The United States has brought in strict new entry and exit rules for Australian travellers, confirming the Government will hold an Aussie’s data for 75 years. Here is what you need to know.

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at Bondi Beach.

‘Zero contact’: Family of killed Bondi hero call out PM

The family of a hero killed in the Bondi Beach terror attack claim Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has not contacted them, speaking out to join growing calls for a Royal Commission.

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A US air strike hit a field near a village in Sokoto state, Nigeria, on Christmas Day. (AP PHOTO)

Nigeria averts unilateral US action after air strike

By publicly co-operating with the United States on a Christmas Day air strike, Nigeria’s Government may have averted humiliating unilateral military action threatened by US President Donald Trump.

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