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The Czech Republic has blamed China for a cyber attack on its infrastructure.

China condemned as group behind Aussie MP hacks hits Czechia

But Australia’s Government has stopped short of joining NATO, the EU and US in blaming Beijing amid a wave of support for the tiny nation.

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A huge chunk of a glacier in the Swiss Alps broke off on Wednesday, causing a deluge of rock, mud, and ice to bury a mountain village.

Insane footage captures Swiss glacier collapse, one missing

Footage has emerged online of a ‘catastrophic’ glacier collapse that caused a deluge of rock, mud and ice to bury a Swiss mountain village.

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US President Donald Trump says again expressed frustration with Russian President Vladimir Putin. (AP PHOTO)

Russia offers Ukraine peace talks after Trump slams Putin

A day after US President Donald Trump accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of ‘playing with fire’, Moscow has offered Ukraine a new date to negotiate a ceasefire.

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Trump says Putin is 'playing with fire' in Ukraine

US President Donald Trump says Russian President Vladimir Putin is ‘playing with fire’ by refusing to engage in ceasefire talks with Ukraine.

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Donald Trump has threatened more sanctions on Russia after the latest barrage of rockets hit Ukraine.

‘I’m not happy’: Trump unleashes on Putin aggression

US President Donald Trump has let out his frustrations about Russian President Vladimir Putin, saying he doesn’t know ‘what the hell happened’ to the leader as more bombs fall.

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The first American pope formally took possession of two papal basilicas in the Eternal City.

Pope Leo XIV declares 'I am Roman!' to his new flock

Pope Leo XIV has declared himself a Roman and feels a ‘serious but passionate responsibility’ to serve his new flock during the holy year and beyond.

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A massive Russian drone-and-missile attack has killed at least 12 people in Kyiv

Russia launches war’s largest air attack on Ukraine

A massive Russian drone-and-missile attack has killed at least 12 people in Kyiv, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky calling out the US for its inaction.

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Pope Leo XIV is willing to host the next round of peace talks between Russia and Ukraine at the Vatican, according to Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni

Pope Leo willing to host historic Russia-Ukraine peace talks

Pope Leo XIV is willing to host the next round of negotiations between Ukraine and Russia at the Vatican, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni says.

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Scandal-plagued actor Kevin Spacey will receive a lifetime achievement award at the Cannes Film Festival.

Kevin Spacey honoured at Cannes despite new allegations

Controversial actor Kevin Spacey is set to be honoured with a lifetime achievement award at the Cannes Film Festival despite being hit with new sexual misconduct claims.

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has an audience with Pope Leo XIV in Rome.

The story behind Albo’s ‘crucial’ meeting with new pope

LATIKA M BOURKE: In an exclusive interview, Australia’s man in the Vatican, former LNP MP Keith Pitt said the PM’s attendance in Rome was vital.

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The Australian government has called for Oscar Jenkins to be treated humanely as a prisoner of war.

Aussie Oscar’s Russian plight sparks call for special envoy

The call from Kylie Moore-Gilbert, who was detained by Iran for three years, came after the Australian teacher was jailed for fighting alongside Ukraine.

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Russia has launched its largest drone strike against Ukraine one day before Trump-Putin ceasefire call.

Russia launches largest drone attack day before Trump call

Russia launched its largest drone strike on Ukraine since the war began as Ukraine President Zelensky sat down with US Vice President Vance in Rome.

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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese (centre) joins other world leaders at the Inauguration Mass of Pope Leo XIV at St Peters Square in Vatican City.

When in Rome: Albanese’s emotional moment with Pope Leo XIV

‘I spoke to him about my mother’: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has given a given a candid account of his conversation with Pope Leo XIV in Rome.

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese meets with President of the EU Ursula von der Leyen in Rome

‘New era’: EU leaders propose defence deal with Albanese

Europe wants a major strategic partnership with Australia but the PM is playing down the prospect of a giant defence trade deal.

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Russian soldiers say they are tired but want to keep fighting to conquer more of Ukraine.

Russian troops are tired but want to conquer more of Ukraine

‘We’re all tired, we want to go home. But we want to take all of the regions, so that we don’t have to struggle for them in the future.’

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