Breakthrough at Ukraine grain export talks
Turkey has announced a deal with Ukraine, Russia and the United Nations aimed at resuming Ukrainian grain exports.
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Sri Lanka awaits president’s resignation
The promised official resignation letter from Sri Lanka's president, who has fled to the Maldives, has yet to materialise as protests continue in Colombo.
Sri Lankan president flees to Maldives
Days after protesters stormed his residence amid food and fuel shortages, Sri Lanka's president has fled the country hours before he was due to step down.
Qld to install batteries at coal plants
Queensland is being ambiguous about phasing out fossil fuel energy generation, after revealing that batteries and hydrogen will be installed at coal plants.
NZ worker exodus worsens labour crunch
New Zealand's easing of border curbs has triggered a rush of new departures, adding further pressure on the country's already tight employment market.
Barilaro staffers called to public inquiry
Two staffers of former NSW deputy premier John Barilaro have been asked to give evidence at an inquiry into how he was appointed to a trade role in the US.
Qld DV probe focus on teen police recruits
An inquiry into Queensland police's response to domestic and family violence heard up to 40 per cent of an officer's time could be spent on domestic incidents.
Qld DV inquiry to focus on police training
The second day of hearings by the commission of inquiry into Queensland Police Service responses to domestic and family violence will focus on training.
NSW committee sends West testimony to ICAC
Explosive testimony by a former NSW public servant whose US job was later given to John Barilaro will be sent to the state's corruption watchdog.
New UK PM to be announced on Sept 5
Tax plans are dominating the leadership debate as 11 candidates throw their hat in the ring for the UK's top job, with the new PM to be named on September 5.
Migration lift not only jobs fix: Chalmers
Treasurer Jim Chalmers says a boost to migration is not the only solution to fixing skills shortages across the country.
Marles urges greater Indo-Pacific step up
Defence Minister Richard Marles delivered a speech in Washington focused on security in the Asia-Pacific, during his four-day trip to the US.
More Australian workers looking west
Western Australia's tough border policies throughout much of the COVID-19 pandemic have not deterred workers from heading west in record numbers.
PM sets down jobs summit for September
Anthony Albanese says the summit - a key election commitment - will bring together business, unions and other groups.
Sri Lankan president confirms resignation
Protesters remain in Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa's residence, his seaside office and the prime minister's home as both men offer to resign.
Abe’s body returns home as Japan grieves
The body of Japan's former prime minister Shinzo Abe has returned to Tokyo a day after he was fatally shot during a campaign speech.
Sunak announces bid to replace UK PM
Rishi Sunak has thrown his hat into the ring to become the new leader of the Conservative party and the UK prime minister.
AOC pays special tribute to Shinzo Abe
The Australian Olympic movement has paid tribute to Shinzo Abe after the former Japanese prime minister was shot dead at a campaign event.
I’m still in shock over Abe: Albanese
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says Australia has lost a true friend in slain former Japanese leader Shinzo Abe.
Protesters set fire to Sri Lanka PM office
Sri Lanka Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe's office has released a statement saying he is willing to step down to make way for an all-party government.
Mexico’s ex leader Echeverria dies at 100
Former Mexican President Echeverria, famed for role in repression, has died aged 100.
Aust COVID-19 death toll surpasses 10,200
Australia's COVID-19 death toll has soared beyond 10,200 as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese urges people to seek a fourth vaccine dose.
Sri Lanka calm as leaders set to quit
Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe says he will leave office once a new government is in place and President Gotabaya Rajapaksa will also step down.
Millions to get access to COVID treatments
Potentially lifesaving COVID-19 antiviral treatments are to be made more widely available from Monday, says Health Minister Mark Butler.
Kiribati withdrawal rocks Pacific forum
As Prime Minister Anthony Albanese prepares to head to the Pacific Islands Forum in Fiji, Kiribati has withdrawn from the regional body.
Jilted candidate told her job ‘a present’
A NSW public servant was told she no longer had a trade job in New York as it would "be a present for someone", before it was given to John Barilaro.
Japan’s ex-PM Abe dies after shooting
Former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe has died after being shot during a campaign speech in western Japan.
Japan’s ex-PM Abe shot, in grave condition
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has condemned the shooting of former leader Shinzo Abe, who is in a critical condition.
Wong meets with China’s foreign minister
Penny Wong has met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Bali, in the first talks between Australia and China in three years.
High-level China-Aust meeting confirmed
In a sign of thawing relations, Penny Wong is set to meet her Chinese counterpart Wang Yi on the sidelines of the G20 foreign ministers' meeting in Bali.
UK looks to future after PM Johnson quits
Britain's Conservative Party hope to have a new leader in place by September, as candidates emerge to replace departing prime minister Boris Johnson.