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Rayner calls on Starmer to 'reflect'

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

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

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

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

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'

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Trump calls Iran response 'totally unacceptable'

US President Donald Trump. Photo: Getty Images

Trump calls Iran response 'totally unacceptable'

President Donald Trump rejected Iran's response to a US proposal for peace talks to end the war, as two ships were allowed to pass through the blockaded Strait of Hormuz.

World in pictures

Luang Por Chamnan, abbot of Wat Chin Wararam, rides on a boat with a pack of temple dogs during...

World in pictures

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Attenborough 'overwhelmed' by 100th birthday wishes

David Attenborough says he's been "completely overwhelmed" by birthday greetings as he turned 100 in a worldwide outpouring of affection for the British wildlife broadcaster.

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