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

‘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.
Europe
Associated Press

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
World
CNBC

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
World
Staff Writers

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.
Culture
Amy Lee

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.
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Australia
Latika M Bourke

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.
Australia
Ellen Ransley

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.
World
Staff Writers

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.
World

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
Europe
Latika M Bourke 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.
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The New York Times
The New York Times

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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The 69th Eurovision Song Contest winner has been crowned.
Music
Max Corstorphan

Eurovision Song Contest winner crowned: Next host revealed

The winner of the 2025 Eurovision Song Content has been crowned in dramatic scenes, with the location for the world’s biggest music competition in 2026 now revealed.

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Miriana Conte from Malta performs the song Serving during the Grand Final of the 69th Eurovision Song Contest, in Basel, Switzerland.
Culture
Max Corstorphan

Shock Eurovision winner crowned as favourite falls flat

SPOILER ALERT: The Eurovision Song Content has crowned a winner in Basel, Switzerland, with one of hottest favourites falling flat to a shock winner.

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US President Donald Trump is preparing for a call with Vladimir Putin the try and end Russian war with Ukraine.
US Politics
Staff Writers

Trump announces call with Putin, Zelensky to end war

US President Donald Trump says he will speak first with Russian President Vladimir Putin by telephone and then with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in the latest move to end war.

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Police have arrested a second man after fires at properties linked to the prime minister. (AP PHOTO)
World
Staff Writers

UK police make second arrest over fires linked to PM

A second man has been arrested in connection with a series of arson attacks linked to properties owned by United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

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