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    'Dangerous climate fail': Fury as huge Aussie gas project approved

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    'We got him': Charlie Kirk shooting suspect in custody

    A young Utah man suspected of killing the conservative activist Charlie Kirk at a university forum has been taken into custody.

    Judge stops meandering trial argument

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    Judge stops meandering trial argument

    The trial of the man accused of trying to assassinate United States President Donald Trump got off to a contentious start yesterday.

    Obituary: Felix Baumgartner, skydiver

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    Obituary: Felix Baumgartner, skydiver

    Extreme athlete Felix Baumgartner was the first skydiver to fall faster than the speed of sound during a 38.6km leap through the stratosphere.

    Obituary: Norman Tebbit, politician

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    Obituary: Norman Tebbit, politician

    Conservative politician Norman Tebbit was a key ally of Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher in her free-market transformation of Britain.

    Russia drone incursions not a mistake: Poland PM

    Poland Prime Minister Donald Tusk. Photo: Reuters

    Russia drone incursions not a mistake: Poland PM

    Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said today that this week's drone incursions into his country's airspace were not a mistake by Russia.

    Hopes King, royals can dazzle Trump

    King Charles III. Photo: Reuters

    Hopes King, royals can dazzle Trump

    The British royals will display their unrivalled soft power when Donald Trump visits Britain next week, seeking to mollify the US President as few others can.

    Bali floods death toll at 16, two still missing

    People carrying their belongings wade through a flooded street following overnight heavy rains in...

    Bali floods death toll at 16, two still missing

    Two people were still missing on Indonesia's resort island of Bali, officials said today.

    Doha strike 'killed any hope' of Gaza hostages' release

    This satellite image from Planet Labs PBC shows damage after an Israeli strike targeted a...

    Doha strike 'killed any hope' of Gaza hostages' release

    Benjamin Netanyahu "killed any hope" for the release of hostages held in the Gaza Strip after Israel's attack this week on Hamas leaders in Doha, Qatar's prime minister said

    FBI releases photo of wanted man in Charlie Kirk shooting

    A combination photo shows a person of interest in the fatal shooting of US right-wing activist ...

    FBI releases photo of wanted man in Charlie Kirk shooting

    ​​​​​​​Investigators have found the bolt-action rifle they believed was used to kill the influential conservative activist Charlie Kirk and released images of a person of interest.

    Global Insight: Time for action over 'desperate' Gaza situation

    Palestinians walk amid rubble after an Israeli strike hit an evacuated residential building at...

    Global Insight: Time for action over 'desperate' Gaza situation

    This weekend’s march should signal to the New Zealand government it is time for concrete steps putting pressure on Israel, Prof Robert Patman says.

    Afghanistan quake impacts could be 'inter-generational'

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    Afghanistan quake impacts could be 'inter-generational'

    Earthquakes that flattened villages in eastern Afghanistan this month destroyed homes and livestock, the only assets owned by most families, leaving survivors with almost nothing to...

    Poland downs suspected Russian drones in airspace

    A damaged drone lies after falling in the eastern Polish village of Czosnowka. Photo: Reuters

    Poland downs suspected Russian drones in airspace

    Poland has shot down suspected Russian drones in its airspace with the backing of aircraft from its NATO allies.

    Israel to continue pursuing Hamas leaders

    Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Photo: Reuters

    Israel to continue pursuing Hamas leaders

    If Israel failed to kill Hamas leaders in an airstrike on Qatar on Tuesday, it would succeed next time, the Israeli ambassador to the United States said.

    Death toll rises to 14 in Bali floods

    Tourists wade through a flooded road yesterday following overnight heavy rains in Legian, Badung,...

    Death toll rises to 14 in Bali floods

    The death toll from this week's floods on the Indonesian island of Bali has risen to 14 people from nine.

    Aussie teen charged over extremist material

    Aussie teen charged over extremist material

    A Brisbane teenager has been charged with terrorism offences after violent, extremist material was allegedly found during a police raid.

    Shooter of Trump ally Charlie Kirk still at large

    Shooter of Trump ally Charlie Kirk still at large

    US right-wing activist and commentator Charlie Kirk has died after being shot at an event in Utah. The shooter remains at large.

    Poland shoots down Russian drones over its airspace

    Polish fighter jets flying in formation in 2023. File photo: Getty Images

    Poland shoots down Russian drones over its airspace

    Poland's military says it scrambled air defences to shoot down Russian drones after they crossed from neighbouring Ukraine, the first time in the Ukraine war that Warsaw has engaged Russian assets in its airspace.

    White House supports analysis of alleged Trump signature

    The release of the birthday letter and other documents involving Jeffrey Epstein have brought...

    White House supports analysis of alleged Trump signature

    The White House is supporting forensic analysis of the signature on a letter purportedly given by Donald Trump to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein that Trump's aides say isn't the president's.

    Melbourne cops to crack down on planned protest punch-ups

    A strong police presence kept protesters separated during a rally in Melbourne last month. Photo:...

    Melbourne cops to crack down on planned protest punch-ups

    Rival protest groups plot to clash with each other in the heart of Melbourne, say police who brand the troublemakers among them as "gutless".
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