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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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Xi Jinping’s China is continuing to pressure Papua New Guinea and other Pacific Island nations over their security agreements.

Beijing piles pressure on PNG after Albanese visit

China has warned Papua New Guinea and other Pacific Island nations not to sign up to security deals which ‘target any third party’.

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Police are at the scene of a shooting in southern Pennsylvania where three officers were killed. (AP PHOTO)

‘We will not rest’: Three police officers fatally shot

Three law enforcement officers have been killed and two others injured in a shooting in the US.

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Lip reader unmasks what was said in the frosty exchange between the royal family and Prince Andrew.

Lip reader unmasks Andrew and William’s icy funeral exchange

A lip reader has revealed what Prince Andrew said as he tried to engage Prince William at the Duchess of Kent’s funeral and Prince William’s chilly reaction.

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South Park’s latest episode has been pulled just before airing, with the creators giving an unheard of excuse.

South Park dramatically cancelled hours before airing

South Park’s latest episode has been pulled just before airing, with the creators giving an unheard of excuse.

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Jimmy Kimmel’s TV show has been pulled off air ‘indefinitely’.

Trump celebrates after Kimmel cancelled over Kirk comments

Jimmy Kimmel Live! has been taken off air ‘indefinitely’ after the host made controversial comments about Charlie Kirk’s death, with US President Donald Trump celebrating the ‘great news’.

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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 woman has been left shaken after a Tinder date went completely wrong after she was allegedly robbed and dumped by a 28-year-old man.

Perth woman ‘robbed, dumped’ in horror Tinder date

An Aussie woman has been left shaken after a Tinder date went horribly wrong and she was allegedly robbed and dumped by a 28-year-old man.

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An Israeli official says military operations are focused on getting civilians to leave Gaza City and that it will likely take months to capture. (AP PHOTO)

Israel opens escape route out of Gaza City

An Israeli official says military operations are focused on getting civilians to leave Gaza City and that it will likely take months to capture.

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King Charles and Queen Camilla host Donald and Melania Trump at Windsor Castle.

King Charles reminds Trump of ‘vital’ AUKUS pact

King Charles has used his address at a lavish state banquet at Windsor Castle to highlight the nuclear submarine partnership with Australia as a ‘vital collaboration’.

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The US central bank has lowered the key interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point. (AP PHOTO)

US Fed finally cuts and hints at more to come

The US central bank has lowered the key interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point due to a weak labour market, the board of governors says.

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Israeli tanks have moved short distances towards the central and western parts of Gaza City. (AP PHOTO)

Israel opens route out of Gaza City for 48 hours

An Israeli official says military operations are focused on getting civilians to leave Gaza City and that it will likely take months to capture.

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The taboo against pork is deeply entrenched in both religious traditions. But the prohibition is not absolute.

Pig organ transplants cause dilemma for Jews and Muslims

THE NEW YORK TIMES: The sacred texts of Judaism and Islam are in absolute agreement when it comes to the pig: It is taboo, unclean and unfit for human consumption.

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President Donald Trump greets President Vladimir Putin of Russia as they met at in Anchorage, Alaska.

America’s allies are asking why Putin still owns Trump

THE NEW YORK TIMES: No one wants to say this publicly right now but Putin keeps spitting in Trump’s eye and Trump keeps telling the world that it’s raining.

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Melania Trump, Donald Trump, King Charles and Queen Camilla at Windsor Castle.

Trump, First Lady meet King, Queen at Windsor Castle

Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump have arrived at Windsor Castle, the historic second state visit for the US President.

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