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President Volodymyr Zelenski says North Korean troops are in Ukraine preparing to fight alongside Russia. (AP PHOTO)
World
Staff Writers

‘First step to the World War’: North Korean troops in Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenski has raised the alarm, claiming North Korean troops are preparing to fight alongside Russian forces in his country, saying it’s the ‘first step to the World War’.

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The measure, which extends a surrogacy ban in place since 2004, has been slammed by opponents as discriminating against same-sex couples.
World
Giada Zampano and Paolo Santaluca

Outcry after nation bans having kids via surrogacy abroad

The measure has been slammed by opponents as discriminating against same-sex couples.

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Ukrainian servicemen of Khartia brigade fire D-30 Howitzer towards Russian positions in Kharkiv region, Ukraine.
World
Mark Nicol

Putin poised to send 10,000 North Korean troops to Ukraine

The Kremlin is said to have paid North Korea to send personnel to the front in a deal struck on president Vladimir Putin’s state visit to Kim Jong Un. 

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Harry and Meghan have reportedly snapped up a costal home in Spain.
Royals
Richard Eden

Europe bound: Harry and Meghan snap up new coastal home

When the Duke and Duchess of Sussex were evicted from their cottage at Windsor by King Charles, they were left without a home in Europe, until now.

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Media reports say a Russian military intelligence officer has been shot dead near Moscow.
Europe
Staff Writers

Russian military officer killed in 'hit' near Moscow

A high-ranking Russian military officer has reportedly been killed in an apparent ‘hit’ in the Moscow region.

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Australia will gift 49 M1A1 tanks to Ukraine.
Europe
Jake Dietsch

Australian tanks to Ukraine as aid total to hit $1.5b

Nearly 50 tanks will be sent to Ukraine in a further Australian contribution to the nation’s fight against Russia, bringing the total aid package to $1.5 billion.

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Lithuanians are voting in an election tipped to be dominated by fears Russia could invade. (AP PHOTO)
World
Andrius Sytas

EU nation defies Europe’s shift to right in shock polls

The centre-left opposition has secured 20 per cent of the popular vote, putting it well ahead of the ruling conservative government.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is set to meet Pope Francis later this week. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)
World
Staff Writers

‘End the war’: Zelensky’s bold plan for 2025

Ukraine's leader President Volodymyr Zelensky is rallying support for the country's war effort among south eastern European nations.

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Air raid alerts for Kyiv and the surrounding region were announced three times overnight.
World
Staff Writers

Russia launches massive drone attack on Kyiv, Odesa

Warehouses and cargo trucks have targeted during a Russian drone attack, which kept much of Ukraine under air-raid alert.

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Police are investigating whether the Israeli embassy was the target of explosions in Copenhagen. (AP PHOTO)
Europe
Jacob Gronholt-Pedersen

Two charged over blasts near Israeli embassy in Denmark

Danish police have charged two Swedish teenagers with setting off grenades on a rooftop near Israel's embassy in Copenhagen.

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Former Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte is the new head of NATO.
World
Latika M Bourke

New NATO boss praises Trump’s stance on Beijing bullies

Mark Rutte said China’s behaviour showed the need for more co-operation with Australia and other Indo-Pacific partners on global security.

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The Russian fighter jet coming within metres of a US F-16.
World
Staff writers

‘Endangered all’: Russian fighter jet buzzes US F-16

The incident, which shows the US fighter jet visibly rocking in the Russian warplane’s wake, has earned the condemnation of the US Air Force’s commander.

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If found guilty, Marine Le Pen could face up to 10 years' jail and a one million Euro fine.
World
Juliette Jabkhiro

France's Le Pen on trial accused of misuse of EU funds

Marine Le Pen and other members of her French far-right party are going on trial in Paris over accusations of embezzling European Union funds.

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Herbert Kickl, leader and top candidate of right-wing populist Freedom Party of Austria (FPOe) waves to supporters.
World
Stephanie Liechtenstein

Europe’s far-right shift continues with Austrian election

The Freedom Party seized on the country’s anxieties on immigration, inflation and Ukraine to record Austria’s first far-right election win since WWII. But its chances of governing remain unclear.

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French President Emmanuel Macron, left, talks to Britain's then-PM Boris Johnson during their meeting in Paris in 2019.
World
Jason Groves

BoJo: Macron ‘weaponised’ migrant boat crisis against Brexit

The former UK PM made the explosive claim against the French leader in his political memoir.

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