‘A grieving nation’: PM’s apology as Bondi dead mourned
A national day of mourning for those killed in the Bondi attack has culminated in an emotional memorial service and a personal apology from the prime minister.
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Ley’s leadership in peril as Nationals jump off wagon
With the coalition breaking up for a second time due to its "untenable position," Sussan Ley's hold on the Liberal leadership appears to be slipping.
Trump doubles down on Greenland but ‘won’t use force’
US President Donald Trump told the World Economic Forum in Davos he is seeking "immediate negotiations" to acquire Greenland, but said he would not "use force".
State rejects national gun buyback, another undecided
A national gun buyback scheme has been rejected by one state while another appeared non-committal after legislation was rushed through the Senate.
Nationals quit front bench en masse after policy split
The coalition is on life support after eight Nationals frontbenchers quit the shadow cabinet in protest after the resignation of three of their colleagues.
Mugshots, Hells Angels feature on Trump’s anniversary
On the first anniversary of his return to the White House, Donald Trump has surprised reporters with a long news conference touting his purported achievements.
Luxon sets November 7 as New Zealand poll day
Prime Minister Chris Luxon has named November 7 as New Zealand's election day, but Kiwis may not take kindly to a 10-month election campaign.
Lockout laws dead in big boost for night-time economy
Laws that prevented punters from getting a drink after 3.30am have been scrapped, in what advocates say should breathe more life into a $110 billion sector.
Netanyahu agrees to join Trump’s Board of Peace
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has accepted US President Donald Trump's invitation to join his Board of Peace.
‘Selfless, remarkable’: pioneer and ex-governor dies
Dame Marie Bashir, the country-born daughter of immigrant doctors who rose to become one of NSW's longest serving and most revered governors, has died aged 95.
‘No going back’ on Greenland, Trump vows
Donald Trump has doubled down on his pledge to seize control of Greenland, refusing to rule out taking it by force and threatening to upend historic alliances.
‘It is what it is’: PM shuts down future race hate laws
Racial vilification laws called for by Jewish advocates are unlikely to be pursued after laws passed the parliament in response to the Bondi terror attack.
US Supreme Court yet to issue ruling on Trump tariffs
The US Supreme Court has yet to decide on a dispute over the legality of President Donald Trump's global tariffs.
Trigger pulled on gun buyback as laws pass parliament
Gun reforms that Labor says would have banned the two Bondi shooters from owning firearms have passed parliament with support from the Greens.
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Coal exit delay risks spooking clean energy investment
The ageing Eraring coal-fired power station will close in 2029, a two-year delay that could undermine investment in solar, wind, storage and transmission.
Trump ties Greenland to not getting Nobel Peace Prize
Donald Trump has linked his bid to take control of Greenland to his failure to win a Nobel Prize, as a row over the island threatens to reignite a trade war.
Anti-hate laws pass parliament in late-night sitting
Contentious reforms aimed at better protecting the Jewish community have passed parliament, but not without fierce political debate.
Japan PM Takaichi to call February 8 snap election
Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has announced a decision to dissolve the lower house of parliament and hold snap elections on February 8.
‘Deeply sad day’: leaders mourn Labor figure’s death
Tributes have flowed for a prominent Labor strategist who died weeks after allegedly being assaulted outside an inner city nightclub.
Why London is shaping Sydney’s protest slogan debate
Momentum is building after the Bondi terror attack to outlaw a slogan favoured by pro-Palestine activists, but its meaning remains heavily contested.
‘A home left quieter’: sombre MPs grieve Bondi victims
Jewish MPs have comforted one another as emotional condolence motions were delivered in parliament to remember the 15 people slain in the Bondi terror attack.
Pentagon readies troops for Minnesota deployment
US soldiers in Alaska are on standby to be deployed to the mid-western state of Minnesota, amid rising tensions after an ICE agent killed a woman.
Great escape to the country squeezing communities
Housing, planning and jobs remain key challenges as country Australia continues to grow six years after the population shift to the regions began.
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Labor issues ultimatum on hate speech laws
Changes to hate speech laws remain up in the air as Anthony Albanese issues a take it or leave it offer to the coalition on the contentious laws.
Trump: it’s time to get ‘threat’ away from Greenland
After announcing tariffs on European allies, Donald Trump says Denmark has failed to protect Greenland from the "Russian threat" but "now it is time".
Anti-ICE protesters face off with far-right activists
Anti-ICE protesters in Minneapolis have chased off a group of far-right activists who planned to march on a neighbourhood where many immigrants live.
Fish eaters pay more for fillets as ban guts supply
Some of Australia's keenest seafood consumers will pay up to 40 per cent more for table fish as controversial commercial restrictions create supply issues.
Israel doesn’t approve of US Gaza executive board
Israel says composition of the Gaza executive board named by the Trump administration was not coordinated with Israel and contradicts its policy.
Iran’s leader accuses Trump of inciting deadly protests
Donald Trump has been accused of encouraging violent unrest in Iran by the nation's supreme leader, who says the US president is considered a criminal.
Hate speech laws could be ‘salvaged’ after backdown
Despite criticising Labor's proposed hate speech laws as unsalvageable, the coalition is looking to get elements passed in an emergency session.
Uganda’s Museveni re-elected, challenger in hiding
Uganda's incumbent president has claimed a landslide victory in the country's election, while his challenger is at large having fled his home.