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President Donald Trump has denied drawing any picture in a book made for Jeffrey Epstein for his 50th birthday.

What we know about the Epstein birthday book

Congress has released Jeffrey Epstein’s infamous 50th birthday book, but Donald Trump is rejecting claims he contributed a drawing and suggestive message. Here’s what we know so far...

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Fire and smoke rise from the Singha Durbar palace, which houses government and parliament buildings, after protesters stormed the premises during violent demonstrations in Kathmandu.

‘Precarious situation’: Nepal’s Parliament and Palace burn

The resignation of the nation’s prime minister has failed to quell the nation’s unrest as protesters set fire to the homes of some of the country’s top leaders.

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Oculus founder Palmer Luckey is also behind Anduril who have secured a major defence contract with Australia.

‘World leading’: Australia’s $1.7b ‘Ghost Shark’ sub deal

Australia’s Navy will begin operating long-range lethal drone submarines early next year, with the Albanese government to spend almost $2 billion to locally build dozens of the large ‘Ghost Sharks’.

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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka

Is Albanese set to backtrack on Pacific climate plan?

Anthony Albanese has used the sidelines of the Pacific Islands Forum to hint his Government may pursue less ambitious reductions in his soon-to-be released 2035 climate target.

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Acting Prime Minister Richard Marles has announced a major defence commitment.

Marles announces $1.7b commitment for ‘Ghost Shark’ subs

Defence Minister Richard Marles has announced a $1.7 billion commitment to manufacture highly sophisticated autonomous submarines capable of conducting intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance and strikes.

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Polish airspace was repeatedly violated by ‘drone-type objects’ during a Russian attack on Ukraine.

Poland launches strikes as Russian drones breach airspace

Polish and allied jets were launched overnight after Ukraine warned that Russian had violated Polish airspace, with Poland confirming they had shot down drones.

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Ryan Routh is alleged to have tried to assassinate Donald Trump.

Trump assassination bid case jurors screened

A second day of screening for potential jurors has taken place in the trial of a man charged with trying to assassinate Donald Trump.

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Amazing Race Australia contestants Luke and Sassy Scott have revealed details of a ‘disturbing’ hotel incident.

Stars booted from celeb Amazing Race over alleged homophobia

Two contestants have been quietly edited out after being disqualified from Amazing Race Australia following a ‘disturbing’ incident involving influencers Luke and Sassy Scott.

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Donald Trump’s friendship with Jeffrey Epstein continues to haunt the US President. (AP PHOTO)

White House denies Trump’s signature on Epstein note is real

Donald Trump's friendship with Jeffrey Epstein continues to haunt the US President as The White House denies he penned a lewd birthday message to the convicted sex offender.

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The deaths of Bianca Jones and Holly Bowles have sparked a new safety campaign targeting travellers. (PR IMAGE PHOTO)

Travel safety campaign targets methanol poisoning risk

The heartbreaking death of two Australian teenagers has sparked extra safety tools online to help prevent young travellers suffer methanol poisoning.

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The Trump Administration has criticised Israel’s attack on Hamas in Qatar.

US says strike on Qatar ‘does not advance Israel’s goals’

The Trump Administration has slammed Israel for its attack on a US ally after an airstrike targeted Hamas leaders in Doha and killed a member of Qatar’s security forces.

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Sebastien Lecornu has held posts in local governments and overseas territories. (AP PHOTO)

Macron names new French PM after no confidence vote

French President Macron has appointed 39-year-old defence minister Sebastien Lecornu as the country's new prime minister.

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Boris Johnson spoke at the Borderlands Foundation Ukraine Defence Forum in London.

Boris Johnson’s urgent call for troops in Ukraine

GLOBAL EXCLUSIVE: Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson says Ukraine cannot wait for any US-brokered peace deal. 

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Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff is under pressure over the Macquarie Point stadium's costs.

Premier pressed to reveal stadium cost before key vote

A contentious stadium tied to a state's AFL dream will head to a critical parliamentary vote after a planning assessment report is made public.

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s Pacific Islands tour has already hit a snag at the first stop in Vanuatu.

‘More discussions’: China issue vexing PM in Vanuatu

Vanuatu’s government is holding off on signing crucial $500m security and economic agreement with the Albanese Government over concerns for infrastructure funding from Beijing.

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