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Gas flares burn from pipes aboard an offshore oil platform in the Persian Gulf's Salman Oil Field.

Big-emitting resource sector crucial to Albo’s 2035 target

New technology, electrification and carbon management solutions in Australia’s resource sector will be central to the Government’s plans to cut emissions by between 62-70 per cent by 2035.

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Donald Trump has taken a royal swipe at Prince Harry during his speech at an opulent state banquet.

Trump’s dig at Prince Harry during royal dinner

Donald Trump’s state banquet speech has raised eyebrows after royal watchers noticed a massive omission.

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FBI Director Kash Patel testifies before the House Judiciary Committee.

FBI Director denies hiding evidence from Epstein probe

THE WASHINGTON POST: FBI Director Kash Patel rejected claims he’s concealing evidence from the investigation into deceased sex offender Jeffrey Epstein

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the Princess of Wales, Queen Camilla and First Lady Melania Trump at Windsor Castle.

WATCH: Cringe moment as Kate, Camilla greet Melania Trump

Princess Kate has been given a reminder of the royal pecking order after Queen Camilla appeared to shoo her away after greeting Melania Trump.

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Anthony Albanese has revealed the Government’s 2035 target to cut emissions.

What’s required for Australia to meet 2035 emission goal

The Federal Government will commit to Australia cutting emissions by between 62 and 70 per cent on 2005 levels by 2035 under its updated Paris agreement target.

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The ABC has reportedly been blocked from US President Donald Trump’s planned press conference in the UK. Screengrab

ABC booted from Trump event after clash with US President

The ABC has reportedly lost its rights to cover Donald Trump’s press conference in the UK this week after a journalist clashed with the US President.

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Former US President Barack Obama has hit out at divisive politics in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s death.

Obama mourns Charlie Kirk, lashes divisive Trump

THE WASHINGTON POST: Former US president Barack Obama says conservative activist’s murder is a ‘tragedy’, urging the nation not to resort to political violence to resolve its differences.

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Xi Jinping’s China is continuing to pressure Papua New Guinea and other Pacific Island nations over their security agreements.

Beijing piles pressure on PNG after Albanese visit

China has warned Papua New Guinea and other Pacific Island nations not to sign up to security deals which ‘target any third party’.

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NSW Premier Chris Minns says Sydney’s NIMBY culture has forced young people to ‘up and leave’.

Chris Minns slam NIMBYs as Aussie housing crisis worsens

One of Australia’s biggest cities is being strangled of its young people because of one key thing, the Premier has warned.

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King Charles III delivers his speech as US President Donald Trump and Catherine, Princess of Wales listen during the State Banquet at Windsor Castle on September 17, 2025.

King Charles AUKUS plug to Trump a boon for Albanese

King Charles delivered Anthony Albanese the AUKUS plug he’s wanted to drive home to Donald Trump for months — and he did so on a silver platter at Windsor Castle.

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South Park’s latest episode has been pulled just before airing, with the creators giving an unheard of excuse.

South Park dramatically cancelled hours before airing

South Park’s latest episode has been pulled just before airing, with the creators giving an unheard of excuse.

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Foreign Minister Penny Wong has vowed Australia will ‘continue to take co-ordinated and decisive action to disrupt Russia’s ability to fund its invasion’. Martin Ollman / NewsWire

Australia’s big move on Putin’s ‘war economy’

Australia is ramping up pressure on Russian oil in a bid to ‘starve’ Vladimir Putin’s war machine.

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A woman has been left shaken after a Tinder date went completely wrong after she was allegedly robbed and dumped by a 28-year-old man.

Perth woman ‘robbed, dumped’ in horror Tinder date

An Aussie woman has been left shaken after a Tinder date went horribly wrong and she was allegedly robbed and dumped by a 28-year-old man.

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Anthony Albanese insists the delay in signing a defence treaty with PNG has "no downside". (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

Pacific deal delays could catch out Albanese in the US

The failure to seal two regional deals could follow Prime Minister Anthony Albanese across the Pacific to a meeting with US President Donald Trump.

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King Charles and Queen Camilla host Donald and Melania Trump at Windsor Castle.

King Charles reminds Trump of ‘vital’ AUKUS pact

King Charles has used his address at a lavish state banquet at Windsor Castle to highlight the nuclear submarine partnership with Australia as a ‘vital collaboration’.

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