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The accused shooter sent a manifesto exposing his plans just moments before opening fire.

Shooter criticises security before assassination attempt

Just minutes before opening fire, the alleged shooter sent a manifesto exposing a disturbing mindset and a willingness to act.

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Women and children linked to IS have been held in Syrian detention camps after the fall of the so-called caliphate in 2019. Supplied

Australian ISIS brides reportedly secure flight home

A group of women and children linked to former ISIS fighters has reportedly overcome a major hurdle to return home.

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Foreign Minister Penny Wong will swing through China, Korea and Japan this week for trade talks.

Wong set for high-stakes China talks on fuel security

Penny Wong will hold talks with counterparts in China, Japan and South Korea during a week-long visit to Asia.

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US President Donald Trump has told Iran to call him directly when they’re ready to talk peace.

‘There is a telephone’: Trump taunts Iran as war drags on

US President Donald Trump says he is happy to talk peace plans with Iran, but only once they've agreed to no nuclear weapons.

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A near 300 Australian Bushmasters have been ordered for construction in a massive injection for the nation’s defences.

Fleet of Aussie Bushmasters ordered in $1.2b defence boost

Another 268 iconic Australian Bushmasters will be built in Victoria under a $1.2 billion package that includes hundreds of millions of dollars to also modernise the Army’s Hawkei vehicles.

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President Donald Trump has called the alleged shooter 'sick' following a scare at the White House.

Trump praises ‘brave’ agents who took on ‘sick’ gunman

Donald Trump called the gunman ‘sick’ and vowed to ‘let the show go on’ after he was rushed from the stage following an exchange of gunfire near the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington.

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Foreign Minister Penny Wong has been using talks to push for peace in the Middle East.  (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)

Wong heads to China as government looks to secure more fuel

Foreign Minister Penny Wong will head to North Asia this week as the Albanese government broadens its diplomatic efforts to secure oil supplies.

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Anthony Albanese has responded to the assassination attempt of US President Donald Trump at a correspondents’ dinner in Washington.

Albanese, world leaders react to White House shooting

Anthony Albanese has responded to the assassination attempt of US President Donald Trump at a correspondents’ dinner in Washington.

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The closure of most of Australia’s oil refineries over the past two decades left the economy dangerously exposed to a disaster like the one that hit Wednesday night.

Rebuilding closed refineries ‘not realistic’, says Bowen

Australia’s energy minister has squashed hopes to restore Australia’s retired oil refineries, claiming he cannot ‘magic them back’.

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The White House Correspondents’ Asscociation dinner was thrown into turmoil after a shooter opened fire at the event inside the Washington Hilton, causing high-profile guests to take cover and evacuate.

SEE THE PHOTOS: Chaos at the White House gala after shooting

The White House Correspondents’ Asscociation dinner was thrown into turmoil after a shooter opened fire at the event inside the Washington Hilton, causing high-profile guests to take cover and evacuate.

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Australia’s next federal budget will play out against the backdrop of looming fuel shortages, recession fears and an escalating affordability crisis.

What we know about federal Budget so far

Australia’s next federal budget will play out against the backdrop of looming fuel shortages, recession fears and an escalating affordability crisis.

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President Donald Trump posted a photo of the alleged shooter on Saturday night, identified as Cole Tomas Allen. Truth Social

Alleged White House dinner gunman identified as world reacts

Donald Trump and other top US officials were rushed out of the annual White House correspondents' dinner after an armed man stormed the lobby outside.

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‘Un-Australian’: Angus Taylor’s big call on Welcome to Country

Indigenous veterans faced unprecedented disruption at Anzac ceremonies as the country grapples with growing tensions over Welcome to Country.

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CANBERRA, Australia,April 22, 2026: The Hon. Mark Butler MP, Minister for Health and Ageing, and Minister for Disability and the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), addresses the National Press Club of Australia in Barton. Minister Butler used the address to discuss the future of the NDIS and broader health policy reforms. NewsWire / Martin Ollman

‘Not a no’: Butler doesn’t rule out future Labor leadership

There is renewed chatter inside Labor ranks about Mark Butler’s future leadership prospects after the veteran South Australian MP dodged questions over whether he hopes to eventually replace Anthony Albanese. 

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The first inflation figures since the Iran war started, causing petrol prices to skyrocket, will give clues on its cost - with home-buyers watching closely.

Impact on inflation from fuel price hike to be revealed

The first inflation figures since the Iran war started, causing petrol prices to skyrocket, will give clues on its cost — with home-buyers watching closely.

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