Israeli president sought deeper ties but found division
Israel's president has concluded his four-day visit to Australia, although there's mixed reactions over whether it strengthened ties between the two nations.
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Liberals pledge new direction as toppled leader resigns
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Trump backs end to Minnesota immigration crackdown
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Flegler aims for stars and one more Dolphins box tick
Dolphins prop Thomas Flegler is targeting the standard that won him a Kangaroos jersey after his long-awaited return to action from injury was a raging success.
‘Adds to the spice’: Reds eye turncoat in Super derby
The Queensland Reds are making no secret of their intent to go after a former teammate in Friday night's Super Rugby Pacific season opener in Sydney.
Union hired convicted killer as health and safety rep
An inquiry into a union has begun to resemble an episode of a notorious crime drama as it heard details of corruption, violence and intimidation.
‘Time to deliver’: blame shifted on hospital bed block
While thousands of older Australians lie stranded in hospitals, the federal government has put responsibility for aged care squarely on states and territories.
UK’s most senior government official stands down
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer says his cabinet secretary Chris Wormald is resigning from the most senior role in the civil service.
Russian air attack knocks out power, heat to thousands
Russia has intensified its winter campaign of strikes on Ukraine's power grid, plunging major cities into long periods darkness in freezing temperatures.
Solo, queer parents-to-be facing donor sperm ‘drought’
Australians are facing a shortage of donor sperm, with advocates saying more consistent regulation is vital to keep would-be parents and children safe.
Valentine’s warning as AI fuels ‘insidious’ love scams
Criminals are feeding Australians' social media information into AI to create targeted romance scams ahead of Valentine's Day.
BNP sweep makes son of former rulers new Bangladesh PM
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party has won the country's first election since a 2024 uprising, with premier-to-be Tarique Rahman commanding a thumping majority.
Critics hail probe into ‘shocking’ police rally tactics
Investigations into violent police tactics to break up a mass protest must be comprehensive, without delay and public, civil liberties groups say.
Herzog protest chaos as people pepper sprayed, arrested
Police deployed pepper spray and arrested several people after a protest against Israel's visiting president in one major city descended into chaos.
Father ‘weird’ after son’s fatal burns, coroner told
A father appeared "disconnected" from his seriously injured son who had suffered soon-to-be fatal burns during a house fire, police officers have testified.
‘Twist his arm’: Broncos hold out hope of Haas backflip
Brisbane captain Adam Reynolds was shocked Payne Haas signed with South Sydney but scuppered suggestions a falling-out with coach Michael Maguire was a reason.
Legal challenge looms to ban on Palestinian slogans
Palestinian Australians and their supporters are preparing to challenge laws that ban a phrase widely understood to mean different things to different people.
Reality TV star fined for operating chopper from home
Reality TV star Matt Wright has pleaded financial hardship to avoid a hefty fine for annoying neighbours by operating helicopters from his luxury home.
‘Old soup’: AFL footy boss brushes off speculation
A key AFL appointment says speculation about problems in his department are frustrating and it's a function of people not having any games to discuss.
Iran arrests reformist politicians after mass protests
Iran has arrested several prominent reformist figures about a month after mass protests swept the country.
‘Overwhelmed’: Borlase claims historic WNBL MVP gong
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‘I won’t walk away’: embattled Starmer to Westminster
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Protests resume as anger mounts over ‘brutal’ police
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‘My pick’: Carrigan gets nod as next Broncos captain
Brisbane lock Pat Carrigan is in the box seat to be the next captain of the club after Adam Reynolds announced his impending retirement and endorsement.
Liberal leadership challenge looms after key meeting
Would-be Liberal leader Angus Taylor is being urged to make his ambitions public before a likely challenge.
Grooming claims spark Roblox kid-friendly rating review
The communications minister has requested an urgent meeting with controversial gaming host Roblox, while her opponent has labelled her too slow to act.
Ghislaine Maxwell appeals for clemency from Trump
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China releases HK national security policy paper
A day after pro-democracy campaigner Jimmy Lai was sentenced to 20 years' jail, China has released a policy white paper on Hong Kong's national security.
Pakistan agree to play India in T20 World Cup clash
Pakistan have agreed to reverse the boycott of their T20 World Cup tie with India after the game's governing body made a series of concessions to Bangladesh.