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Grace Tame speaks at the Free Palestine rally in Sydney.
Politics
Eloise Budimlich and Max Corstorphan

Grace Tame leads ‘globalise the intifada’ chant at protest

Herzog praises Chris Minns amid Labor’s split position

Grace Tame leads anti-Israeli chant at rally

Hong Kong democracy advocate’s harsh sentence sparks concern

Key agency wasn’t consulted over Bondi royal commission

Ley ally insists Taylor isn’t agitating for a spill

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Sanae Takaichi has promised "a major shift in economic and fiscal policy". (EPA PHOTO)
World
Mari Yamaguchi and Foster Klug

Trump lauds conservative PM’s crushing win in Japan

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's coalition has swept to victory, handing her a mandate to cut taxes and boost the economy ‍through spending.

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One Nation leader Pauline Hanson (left) and leaders of the National and Liberal Parties, David Littleproud and Sussan Ley.
Politics
Bethany Hiatt

One Nation support on the rise as Libs hit rock bottom

Polling shows support for One Nation is on the rise as the Liberals hit an historic low — making a challenge to Sussan Ley’s leadership likely sooner rather than later.

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Sussan Ley and David Littleproud agreed on a deal to restore senior Nationals to the front bench. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)
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Politics
Katina Curtis

Coalition’s back, but will team of Ley and Littleproud last?

The Coalition band is back together but the reunification won’t please everyone in the Liberals and Nationals – and it’s unclear how much the public can trust that it will last.

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Sussan Ley and David Littleproud agreed on a deal to restore senior Nationals to the front bench.
Politics
Jacob Shteyman

Liberal and National leaders reach deal to reform Coalition

The leaders of the federal Liberal and National parties have struck a deal to get the Coalition back together, ending a very public and damaging separation.

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President Donald Trump is waging a campaign against the 'fake news enemy".
Business
Christopher Rugaber

Trump backs broadcast TV deal to 'knock out fake news'

President Donald Trump is backing Nexstar Media Group's $8.8 billion purchase of broadcast rival Tegna, saying it "will help knock out the Fake News".

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Keir Starmer is fighting for his future amid the British fallout from the Epstein files.
World
David Hughes

Britain's PM Keir Starmer's leadership under pressure

The damage caused to UK PM Keir Starmer by ex-US ambassador Peter Mandelson's friendship with Jeffrey Epstein has led to speculation about a leadership contest.

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A Team GB Olympian has ignited attention ahead of the Winter Games after sharing a graphic anti-ICE message written in the snow.
US Politics
Madeline Cove

Olympian leaves graphic anti-ICE message in snow

Olympic skier Gus Kenworthy has drawn attention after posting a graphic anti-ICE message written in the snow ahead of the Winter Olympics.

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Coalition set to re-join after 11th hour deal between Liberals, Nationals.
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Politics
Alexander Britton and Nathan Schmidt

Breakthrough deal moves Coalition toward reunion

The future of the Coalition is set to be announced less than a month after the Liberals and Nationals’ messy split.

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Protesters and human rights experts have called for Isaac Herzog's invitation to be rescinded.
Politics
Liz Hobday

Albanese urges respect as Herzog visit approaches

Anthony Albanese is urging people planning to protest against the Israeli president's visit to be respectful of Australia's grieving Jewish community.

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Politicians criticised a video posted ​on Truth Social featuring a clip of Barack Obama as an ape.
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US Politics
Madeline Cove

Obama’s clear message to Trump after racist ape video

Donald Trump has removed a racist video depicting the Obamas as apes following backlash, but has not issued an apology.

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Demonstrators have vowed to defy protest restrictions when the Israeli president visits Sydney. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)
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Politics
Tom Wark

Chris Minns sends clear message as protest tensions build

Protesters planning to march against the visit of Israeli President Isaac Herzog have still not reached an agreement with NSW Police, risking mass arrests.

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Government spending is at a four-decade high outside of COVID.
Opinion
Paul Murray

Chalmers’ relentless spin is an insult to Aussie families

We’re all tired of Jim Chalmers flashing a schoolboy grin while he throws out excuses in an attempt to avoid responsibility for the harm his economic policies are causing.

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Donald Trump (left) has sparked outrage by posting a video of Barack and Michelle Obamas as apes.
US Politics
Bill Barrow and Josh Boak

Outrage as Trump posts racist video of Obamas as apes: ‘Utterly despicable’

The White House has wheeled out an old excuse for the US president’s move amid growing fury.

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Israel President Isaac Herzog is due to arrive in Australia on Monday.
Politics
Stephen Johnson

Labor, Greens MPs to defy protest ban over Israel President

Labor and Greens MPs are vowing to defy a NSW Labor Government protest ban on Monday. They face arrest by marching against Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s visit to Australia.

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