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Australia hit with fresh Donald Trump tariff blow.
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Trump slaps 12.5pc tariff on Australian exports

Australian exporters are facing a fresh trade blow after US President Donald Trump confirmed higher tariffs would take effect from today.

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A radical motion at Labor’s national conference designed to pressure Anthony Albanese to recall Australian representatives from Tel Aviv has reopened a bitter divide within the party on Palestine. Pictured: Anthony Albanese.

Labor seeks Israel amendment on last day of conference

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Donald Trump announces his government’s tariff moves.

Dirty deeds Don dirt cheap: Farrell to appeal tariff blow

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Richard Marles at Osborne Naval Shipyard.

Marles insists military trial ‘appropriate’ for navy case

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announces a Fair Work Court in Adelaide this week.
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Why is Anthony Albanese creating a workers’ court?

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Australia could potentially escape Donald Trump’s new 12.5 per cent tariffs by changing Australian law on imported goods

How Australia could escape Trump’s new tariffs

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Australia hit with fresh Donald Trump tariff blow.

Trump slaps 12.5pc tariff on Australian exports

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The United States says it “will hold Iran responsible” if Houthi militia attack Red Sea ships.

Oil back over $100 as Trump warns Iran over Houthi attacks in Red Sea

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President Donald Trump, left, and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia.
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Why Saudi deal is sparking fears of global nuclear arms race

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President Emmanuel Macron asked for support from the EU to help tackle the Cap Ferret blaze.

Thousands forced to flee as wildfires ravage Spain and France

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CANBERRA, Australia, NewsWire Photos. May 4, 2026: Prime Minister of Japan, Her Excellency Ms Sanae Takaichi, visits the Canberra Nara Peace Park at Lennox Gardens alongside Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr. During the visit, PM Takaichi participated in a ceremonial tree planting and laid a wreath to honour the sister-city bond between Canberra and Nara. The engagement highlights the deep cultural ties and community-level exchange that underpin the Australia-Japan relationship, occurring on the second day of the Prime Minister's official diplomatic mission to the national capital. NewsWire / Martin Ollman.

Why Japan wants to create its first spy agency since WWII

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President Donald Trump, left, and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia.
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Why Saudi deal is sparking fears of global nuclear arms race

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US President Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud in 2025.

Trump gives Saudi Arabia edict on Israel for nuclear deal

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