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Anthony Albanese will be banking on using his 10-day trip to secure a meeting with Donald Trump, as well as UK PM Keir Starmer

Trump, UN and the King in globetrotting Albo’s to-do list

Many pundits will be watching to see if the Prime Minister finally secures his long-delayed meeting with Donald Trump on the UN sidelines in New York.

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Donald Trump and Keir Starmer address reporters at the conclusion of the US President’s state visit.

Starmer charms Trump despite Gaza stance

LATIKA M BOURKE: When Donald Trump and Keir Starmer addressed reporters together, there were a number of tinderbox issues that could easily have sparked a Zelensky-esque showdown between the two leaders.

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Imogen Payter pictured in Kharkiv, Ukraine, 30 kilometres from the Russian border, where she is sanctioned by the Kremlin.

Why this Australian is ‘proud’ Vladimir Putin sanctioned her

Sanctioned by Putin, this Australian in Kharkiv explains why she’s unafraid of the Russian President and heading straight back to the frontline.

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Foreign Minister Penny Wong has vowed Australia will ‘continue to take co-ordinated and decisive action to disrupt Russia’s ability to fund its invasion’. Martin Ollman / NewsWire

Australia’s big move on Putin’s ‘war economy’

Australia is ramping up pressure on Russian oil in a bid to ‘starve’ Vladimir Putin’s war machine.

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A 70-year-old man is facing manslaughter charges after he allegedly struck an elderly woman during a suicide attempt.

Woman dies after being landed on by man attempting suicide

A 70-year-old man is facing manslaughter charges after he allegedly struck an elderly woman during a suicide attempt.

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Matteo Franzoso has died after a horror training accident.

Much-loved skier dies after horror training accident, aged 25

The emerging star did not survive ‘cranial trauma’ after crashing through two layers of safety fencing.

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Protesters block the road in an attempt to disrupt the twenty-first stage of the Spanish cycling race La Vuelta, from Alalpardo to Madrid in Spain.

Over 100,000 pro-Palestine protesters cut cycling race short

More than 100,000 people on the streets in Madrid during Sunday’s protests cut short the cycling Grand Tour event.

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Donald Trump is heading to meet Keir Starmer in the UK.

UK, US to announce tech, energy deals during Trump stay

The UK hopes to cement its strong bond with the US during President Donald Trump's state visit, with new tech and energy deals to be announced.

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US-built HIMARS rockets were used in Ukraine's overnight attack on Russia.

Ukraine launches major attack on Russian oil refinery

Hundreds of drones were used in an overnight attack on Russia in which an oil refinery was targeted, with the war showing no sign of abating.

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Christian Brueckner is set to be released from a German prison.

Madeleine McCann suspect set for jail release

A man due to be released from prison in Germany remains a suspect in the 2007 disappearance of toddler Madeleine McCann, British investigators say.

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The alert came after multiple Russian drones crossed into Poland on Wednesday.

Poland, Romania scramble jets after Russian drone activity

Poland and Romania have launched fighter jets in their airspaces because of the threat of Russian drone raids.

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Eurovision, to be hosted by Austria in 2026, faces disunity over Israel's participation.

Dutch may join Eurovision boycott if Israel takes part

The Netherlands may also boycott the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 if Israel is allowed to compete, the public broadcaster that manages Dutch participation says.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin has only continued to escalate attacks on Ukraine.

Trump’s Ukraine plea ignored as Putin keeps droning on

LATIKA M BOURKE: US President Donald Trump’s requests for Russia to ‘stop’ attacks on Ukraine have fallen on deaf ears with Vladimir Putin responding in one way, escalation. 

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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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The prime suspect in the disappearance of Maddie McCann, Christian Brueckner, is set to walk free from a German jail.

Bizarre twist as Maddie McCann suspect set to walk free

One of the world’s most infamous cold cases has taken an unfathomable turn, as the prime suspect in Madeleine McCann’s disappearance is set to walk free from jail after help from a former German officer. 

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