Motive probed after suspect ID’ed in Hanukkah car fire
Police are keeping an open mind over the motive of a 47-year-old person of interest alleged to be involved in a fire of a car bearing a Hanukkah sign.
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Zelenskiy hopeful of new Trump meeting in peace talks
A meeting with US President Donald Trump will happen "in the near future", Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says.
Israel kills Iran Quds Force figure in Lebanon
Israeli forces say they have killed a key operative of Iran's Quds Force in Lebanon.
Hope, kindness celebrated on bittersweet Christmas
Australians have been urged to come together and look after each other during a holiday season tainted by a shooting at the nation's most iconic beach.
‘Absolutely essential’: premier backs swift protest ban
Rushed laws that allow police to ban protest marches following terror attacks could prove to be divisive rather than calming, a senior legal figure warns.
A million more potential Epstein documents discovered
The discovery of an additional million documents tied to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has delayed further releases.
EU, UK criticise US visa bans in ‘censorship’ row
The European Union has accused the United States of "unjustified measures" as both criticise each other over charges of censorship.
US ‘not looking to conquer’ Greenland, envoy says
The US says the Trump administration isn't going to "go in there trying to conquer" Greenland or try to "to take over anybody's country".
Vow to quash terrorism after Sydney ‘changed forever’
After pushing through emergency legislation to curb gun ownership and protests, a state premier is vowing not to let a terrorist attack divide Australians.
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US and Ukraine reach common ground in latest peace plan
Moscow is expected to respond to a 20-point plan to end the war put forward after Ukraine reached a consensus with the US on several critical issues.
Trump flew on Epstein jet eight times in the 90s: email
President Donald Trump flew on convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's private jet eight times in the 1990s, according to newly released documents.
PM, opposition leader reflect on sombre Christmas ahead
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Sussan Ley have delivered messages of hope during a bittersweet Christmas festive period.
‘Lower the temperature’: PM’s plea after kidnap threat
A man has been charged with threatening the prime minister, prompting a call for a cooling of the fractious political debate.
Bondi heroes to be honoured amid grim death toll alert
People who put themselves in harm's way, including those who sacrificed their lives to save others during the Bondi terror attack, will receive a special award.
US strikes another suspected drug vessel in Pacific
The US military says it has conducted another strike against a boat it said was smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing one person.
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Expense scandal critics back MP travel perks crackdown
Restrictions on family travel entitlements sparked by MPs flying partners to major events has strong support but there are calls for even stricter limits.
Premier’s key advisor upends century-old witness law
A premier's right-hand man threatened with arrest has neutralised a federation-era law in a decision set to have far-reaching political ramifications.
Trump says US has to have Greenland for security
Donald Trump says Greenland is essential for America's national security and has appointed a special envoy to the mineral-rich Arctic island.
Gun laws accelerated as PM laments Bondi politicisation
There is no need for someone in suburban Sydney to own six long firearms, the prime minister has said as he reveals new measures to toughen up gun laws.
Bipartisan backlash over Epstein files’ partial release
The saga over the Epstein files has caused a rift within the Republican Party, with MAGA supporters, clamouring for full disclosure of all the documents.
Plea for Bondi return after massacre’s legacy of fear
Life is slowly returning to normal in Bondi as locals call for the public to return following Australia's deadliest massacre in decades.
Slogans and imagery targeted in clamp down on protests
A tough-talking premier intent on stopping violence after the Bondi massacre says protests are to blame for volatility as his Labor credentials are questioned
‘Keep people safe’: guns, rallies reined in after Bondi
Guns and protests are in the crosshairs as politicians rush to pass laws before Christmas to ensure public safety in response to the Bondi Beach massacre.
Partial release of Epstein files ‘to protect survivors’
A decision to release a fraction of the Jeffrey Epstein files by a congressionally mandated deadline has been defended by the US deputy attorney-general
Israeli cabinet backs 19 new settlements in West Bank
Nineteen Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank have been approved by the Israeli cabinet as a cardinal celebrated a Mass in Gaza City.
US pursuing third oil tanker near Venezuela: officials
United States ships are close to intercepting another vessel off the coast of Venezuela in international waters, US officials say.
Royal commission off table as PM says sorry for Bondi
Anthony Albanese continues to rebuff calls for a national royal commission into the Bondi massacre while apologising to the Jewish community.
‘Proud Jew’: victim lauded as Bondi tributes preserved
Political leaders are reassuring a shattered Jewish community that Australia is their home as a young victim of the Bondi massacre is remembered.
Premier denies ‘overreach’ as states mull Bondi changes
States are mulling NSW's crackdown on hateful symbols and slogans as anti-immigration rallies draw criticism on Australia's national day of reflection.
Review slammed amid calls for major probe into massacre
An inquiry into security agencies following the Bondi massacre is not good enough when a federal royal commission is needed, the opposition says.
Puberty blocker bans slammed as harmful to trans kids
Blanket bans on puberty blockers are the biggest risk to trans children globally, an advocate says, after a second Australian jurisdiction outlawed the drugs.