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Anthony Albanese is embarking on another relationship-building trip in the Pacific. (Susie Dodds/AAP PHOTOS)
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Australia builds on 'momentum' with fresh Pacific deal

Inking a security agreement with Fiji will be the first stop in the Prime Minister's Pacific tour to lock in more pacts to counter China's reach in the region.

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China wants to top Taiwan setting up an unofficial consulate in Perth.
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China steps in to block unofficial Taiwan consulate in Perth

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Anthony Albanese has stepped up his attacks on One Nation.

Anthony Albanese steps up One Nation fight

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Anthony Albanese on the Bush Deep podcast.
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‘Bonking’ PM heads into winter lull with bounce in his step

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In a heated exchange the Government was interrogated over its procedure around changing a light bulb on an army base.

WATCH: ALP defence spending slammed in lightbulb swipe

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US President Donald Trump speaks at Salute to America, an Independence Day event honouring the nation's 250th anniversary, Saturday, July 4, 2026, on the National Mall in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
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US President speaks as America celebrates its 250th birthday

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President Donald Trump warns against the the threat of 'newcomers' bringing communism to the US. (AP PHOTO)

Trump rails against communism as US turns 250

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The US feared Israel would assassinate Iran parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf.

US warned Iran about Israel’s aims to assassinate leaders

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Former Olympic canoeist David Hearn has been indicted for allegedly vandalising the newly refurbished Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.

Canoeist faces 10 years jail if guilty of vandalising pool

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Former Olympic canoeist David Hearn has been indicted for allegedly vandalising the newly refurbished Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.

Canoeist faces 10 years jail if guilty of vandalising pool

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Donald Trump’s backing for a ceasefire in Lebanon could create risks of all-out civil war.
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Trump wants a Lebanon truce. Could it mean a new civil war?

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Firefighters battle major fires after a drone and missile attack by Russian forces on July 2, 2026 in Kyiv.

Russia’s massive assault on Kyiv leaves at least 17 dead

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Shipping recommenced in the Strait of Hormuz as Iran and the US hold indirect technical peace talks. (AP PHOTO)

US and Iran hold indirect technical peace talks

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