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A Defence senior official has described the prospect of a major power conflict in the Indo-Pacific in the next five years as ‘less remote than it was’.

Taiwan deploys ‘forces’ as China announces live fire drills

Taiwan has responded after China announced ‘major’ military exercises involving live-fire drills in water and airspace around the island.

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Two helicopters collided midair in New Jersey leaving one person dead and another injured. (AP PHOTO)

‘It was shocking’: Witnesses watch choppers’ fatal crash

‘Immediately, the first helicopter went from right side up to upside down and started rapidly spinning, falling out of the air.’

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is heading to Florida for talks with US President Donald Trump to discuss the next steps of the ceasefire. (AP PHOTO)

Netanyahu heads to US for second phase ceasefire talks

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is heading to Florida for talks with US President Donald Trump to discuss the next steps of the ceasefire.

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Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky have taken steps toward agreeing on a proposal to end Russia’s invasion.

Trump, Zelensky strike hopeful tone after peace talks

US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky have taken steps toward agreeing on a proposal to end Russia’s invasion, but multiple ‘thorny issues’ remain to be resolved.

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A tragic backyard accident has claimed the life of a two-year-old girl on Christmas Day.

Christmas Day tragedy as toddler drowns in backyard pond

A family has experienced the unimaginable this Christmas Day after a tragic backyard accident claimed the life of their two-year-old daughter.

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Presidents Trump and Putin discussed the Ukraine-EU ceasefire plan over the phone just before Ukraine President Zelensky arrived in Florida for talks.

Putin, Trump don't back EU-Ukraine peace plan: Kremlin

Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin discussed the Ukraine-EU ceasefire plan over the phone just before Ukrainian President Zelensky arrived in Florida for talks.

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Donald Trump greets Volodymyr Zelensky at his Mar-a-Lago club on December 28, 2025 in Palm Beach, Florida.

Zelensky arrives at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago for peace plan talks

US President Donald Trump has welcomed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to his Mar-a-Lago resort, as the two lead delegations hold another round of meetings in a push to end the war with Russia.

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Melissa Mae Carlton has announced the second death of a daughter.

Influencer’s agony after second death of child on Christmas

‘We are feeling the worst pain we have ever felt in our lives.’

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Italian police arrested nine people suspected of raising millions of euros for Hamas. (AP PHOTO)

Millions raised for Hamas through Italian ‘charities’

Italian authorities have arrested nine people linked to three ‘charities’, accused of raising millions for Hamas.

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KYIV, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 27: A man looks at his car, parked next to the remains of a Shahed drone, following a Russian air strike

Drones, missiles pound Kyiv as Zelensky travels to meet Trump

Russia hammered Kyiv with air strikes just as Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky prepares to sit down with US President Donald Trump to discuss a peace plan.

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Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to send no more troops to the conflict areas in a ceasefire pact. (AP PHOTO)

Thailand and Cambodia ink truce to halt border conflict

A ceasefire agreed between Thailand and Cambodia aims to end almost three weeks of the worst fighting in years between the Southeast Asian nations.

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Five people stabbed at a Japanese rubber factory are in a serious condition, police say. (AP PHOTO)

Man held after 15 injured in Japan knife, bleach attack

At least 15 people have been injured in a stabbing and bleach attack at a rubber factory in central Japan.

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Harry and Meghan have lost their 11th PR manager in five years.
The US Government is now capturing biometric data of Australians and keeping it for 75 years.

Major change for Aussies travelling to US now in full effect

The United States has brought in strict new entry and exit rules for Australian travellers, confirming the Government will hold an Aussie’s data for 75 years. Here is what you need to know.

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