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    Police plan 'unprecedented' operation at London protests

    London police say they will mount an "unprecedented" operation against disorder when two large protests take place in the British capital this weekend.

    Xi warns Trump of possible conflict over Taiwan

    US President Donald Trump participates in a welcome ceremony with Chinese President Xi Jinping at...

    Xi warns Trump of possible conflict over Taiwan

    China's Xi Jinping told US President Donald Trump that trade talks were making progress but warned that disagreement over Taiwan could lead to conflict.

    Bus rolls on Queensland highway with 29 people on board

    Bus rolls on Queensland highway with 29 people on board

    At least two people are in a critical condition with life-threatening injuries after a passenger coach rolled with 29 people on board on a major Australian highway.

    Rayner calls on Starmer to 'reflect'

    Angela Rayner. File photo: Reuters

    Cleared of tax wrongdoing, UK Labour's Rayner calls on Starmer to 'reflect'

    A potential rival to British Prime Minister leader Keir Starmer says she has been cleared of deliberate wrongdoing over her tax affairs, overcoming a hurdle to mounting any leadership bid.

    Teens plead not guilty to murdering boys in Melbourne

    Teens plead not guilty to murdering boys in Melbourne

    Five teenagers accused of murdering two young boys as they walked home from a basketball match in Melbourne have pleaded not guilty.

    Fears Trump will be outwitted in high-stakes talks

    Fears Trump will be outwitted in high-stakes talks

    It's dangerous for Donald Trump to “follow his gut” and ignore experts, two NZ academics say ahead of the US president’s meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.

    Aussie tourists to be hit with increased exit fees

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    Aussie tourists to be hit with increased exit fees

    Australians heading overseas will be hit with increased exit fees in a move that has incensed some travel groups and travellers alike.

    Plans for Trump Tower on Gold Coast scrapped

    Plans for Trump Tower on Gold Coast scrapped

    The Trump Organization says it has abandoned a plan to build its first tower in Australia, less than three months after signing the deal.

    Landlord tax breaks dumped to help young Aussies own home

    Treasurer Jim Chalmers delivers the Federal Budget at Parliament House in Canberra on Tuesday....

    Landlord tax breaks dumped to help young Aussies own home

    Australia's centre-left Labor government has rolled out the biggest changes to investment taxes this century to help young people break into the housing market.

    Hantavirus protocol breach at Dutch hospital

    The person is being treated at the Radboud University Medical Centre in Nijmegen. Photo: Reuters

    Hantavirus protocol breach at Dutch hospital

    A Dutch hospital has quarantined 12 staff members as a preventive measure after blood and urine from a hantavirus patient were handled without observing strict protocols.

    Starmer defies calls to quit

    Sir Keir Starmer gestures as he meets construction apprentices during a visit to London South...

    Starmer defies calls to quit

    Embattled British PM Keir Starmer is promising to press ahead with plans to reform the country and warned of chaos and instability if ousted.

    Trump says Iran ceasefire 'on life support'

    Donald Trump. Photo: Getty Images

    Trump says Iran ceasefire 'on life support'

    Hopes for a peace deal on Iran faded on Tuesday after Donald Trump said a ceasefire with Iran was "on life support". 

    Aussie 17yo accused of planning racist terrorist attack

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    Aussie 17yo accused of planning racist terrorist attack

    An Australian teenager allegedly fuelled by racist and nationalist views has faced court accused of planning a terrorist attack.

    London rooftop star exhibit in new Beatles museum

    London rooftop star exhibit in new Beatles museum

    The London rooftop where The Beatles played their final impromptu gig will be immortalised by a new museum dedicated to the band due to open next year.

    Starmer's plea to stay fails to sway MPs

    Starmer's plea to stay fails to sway MPs

    Sir Keir Starmer is under renewed pressure after four ministerial aides stepped down and more than 70 Labour lawmakers publicly called for the British PM's resignation.

    Virus ship: Kiwi among final passengers evacuated

    Virus ship: Kiwi among final passengers evacuated

    The hantavirus-hit Hondius is on its way to the Netherlands as the last passengers, including a Kiwi, were evacuated from the luxury cruise ship.

    Giuffre memoir triumphs at UK book awards

    Virginia Giuffre. Photo: Reuters

    Giuffre memoir triumphs at UK book awards

    Virginia Giuffre's powerful posthumous memoir has been named book of the year at the British Book Awards.

    Hanson looks to kingmaker role after party's by-election win

    Hanson looks to kingmaker role after party's by-election win

    Pauline Hanson is open to forming a political alliance with the Liberals and Nationals, but opposition MPs have rejected a coalition with One Nation.

    European ties key focus as Starmer to begin fightback

    British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Photo: Reuters

    European ties key focus as Starmer to begin fightback

    British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will begin a political fightback today.

    What is hantavirus and how worried should we be?

    Passengers from the cruise ship MV Hondius, affected by a hantavirus outbreak, stand on land...

    What is hantavirus and how worried should we be?

    Explainer - The internet is filling with panic about hantavirus, but is it really as dangerous as Covid-19? Here's what we know so far.
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