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Madeleine McCann suspect Christian Brueckner will be freed as there is “no prospect of an indictment”, a German prosecutor said yesterday.
UK
Perkin Amalaraj

Fresh development in case against Maddie McCann suspect

There has been a development in the case against Madeleine McCann suspect Christian Brueckner.

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Supporters of impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol have swarmed his motorcade.
World
Joyce Lee and Ju-min Park

Impeached South Korea President Yoon attends court

South Korea's impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol has appeared in court to contest an extension to his detention over a failed declaration of martial law.

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The UN has announced plans for a more co-ordinated and effective response to counter anti-Semitism.
World
Edith M Lederer

UN announces new plan to counter surge in anti-Semitism

The United Nations has announced new actions to counter a surge in anti-Semitism, including encouraging governments to enforce laws against hate crimes.

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Israel was still waiting for a list of hostages to be released and reserved the right to resume the war, with US backing, should the second stage of the ceasefire prove futile.
World
Alexander Cornwell and Nidal al-Mughrabi

Netanyahu says Israel ‘reserves right to resume war’

With just hours to go before an agreed ceasefire to halt the 15-month war between Israel and Hamas, Israeli forces have bombarded the Gaza Strip, with Netanyahu labelling the first phase ‘temporary’.

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President-elect Donald Trump
US Politics
Shannon Beven

How Donald Trump has returned to the White House

WATCH: The Nightly takes a look back at Mr Trump’s tumultuous return to the Oval Office. 

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JACKSON HEWETT: Clearly Trump wants to hit the ground running, and from an economic perspective his key policy platforms are tariffs, taxes and liberalisation.
analysis
US Politics
Jackson Hewett

Five areas to watch in Australian economy under Trump 2.0

JACKSON HEWETT: Clearly Trump wants to hit the ground running, and from an economic perspective his key policy platforms are tariffs, taxes and liberalisation.

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Three people were killed in the pre-dawn attack on Kyiv. (AP PHOTO)
World
Vladyslav Smilianets and Gleb Garanich

Russian strikes kill six in Ukraine, including in Kyiv

At least three people have been killed and three others injured in a Russian attack before dawn on the Ukraine capital of Kyiv.

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A former Pentagon official says Australia can expect its alliance with the US to keep enduring under the incoming Trump administration.
US Politics
Nicola Smith

Why Trump will look to Australia to counter China’s rise

Donald Trump will immediately want to hear how Australia and other key allies can help the US, particularly to counter rising competition from Beijing, according to a former senior Pentagon official.

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First Ladies
analysis
US Politics
Wenlei Ma

How does Melania stack up against the US First Ladies

Who do you think is more disappointed to see Melania Trump as First Lady redux? Her husband’s detractors? Or Melania herself?

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Trump has assembled a team of key figures to carry out his key election promises.
US Politics
Georgina Noack

Trump’s inner circle: The key players in his second term

Donald Trump cannot be an effective commander-in-chief without an army of loyal lieutenants to command. He has assembled a team of key figures to carry out his key election promises.

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Donald Trump will officially become President on January 20.
US Politics
Shannon Beven

Trump’s most controversial statements since election

IN HIS OWN WORDS: With just days until he begins his second term as US President, here are the six most controversial statements made by Donald Trump since his election.

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Former President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama.
USA
Tom Leonard

What is going on with the Obamas’ marriage?

For all the gushing exchanges when Michelle Obama appeared on the chat show of her friend, the actress and singer Jennifer Hudson, last month, the former First Lady was far more matter-of-fact when asked about husband Barack.

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What role will Truth Social play in Donal Trump’s second presidency?
US Politics
Max Corstorphan

The president who defines his own Truth (Social)

Donald Trump has two ways he communicates through the media, on television, mostly on Fox News, and via social media — mostly in capital letters.

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Severely quake-damaged buildings in Port Vila, Vanuatu.
World
Ben McKay

Earthquake-struck Vanuatu needs aid, tourism help

Vanuatu is used to dealing with ferocious cyclones but the 7.3-magnitude earthquake which rumbled Efate island and Port Vila presents a tough road to recovery.

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Israel’s security cabinet has recommended approving a deal that would pause the fighting in Gaza and release dozens of hostages held by militants.
World

Israel’s cabinet approves ceasefire and hostage deal

The release of the first hostages from the Gaza Strip will go ahead as planned on Sunday, with the Israeli Government confirming it has approved the Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal.

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