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PoliticsPremiumWhat Albo will say to Donald Trump at White House meeting

Anthony Albanese has revealed what he will raise with Donald Trump when the pair meet at the White House within days.

Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer

Infantry recruits of the 28th Seperate Mechanized Brigade take cover from a grenade blast as they undergo a basic training course at an undislosed location in eastern Ukraine on October 11, 2025. (Photo by Ed JONES / AFP)

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Ukraine is wearing out Russia’s killing machine

AARON PATRICK: After defeating Russia’s summer offensive, Ukraine hopes to secure US Tomahawk cruise missiles to degrade Russia’s vital oil and gas industry.

Aaron Patrick

Ashley Tellis, right, pictured at a 2015 talk with Kevin Rudd and at a United States Study Centre panel in Australia in 2020.

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High alert: Aussie links of accused Chinese spy revealed

The arrest of a high-profile defence adviser accused of spying for China in Washington has caused shockwaves in Canberra where he regularly held meetings with Australian officials. 

Andrew Greene

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PoliticsPremiumCrucial detail in Albo’s looming Trump meet

Anthony Albanese’s chances of advancing critical issues with the US could hinge on one key aspect of his meeting with Donald Trump, an expert warns.

Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer

Colonel Michael Randrianirina is Madagascar's new leader after a lightning power grab. (AP PHOTO)

World NewsColonel sworn in as Madagascar president after coup

The commander of an elite army unit is now Madagascar's president, days after seizing power in a military coup following weeks of protests mainly by youth.

Gerald Imray and Nqobile Ntshangase

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PoliticsPremiumStern letter to Albo before Trump meet

Sussan Ley has written Anthony Albanese a stern letter as the Prime Minister gears up for his White House visit.

Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer

A state of emergency is being readied in Peru after a man was killed and police injured in protests. (AP PHOTO)

World NewsTurmoil in Peru as president readies state of emergency

A state of emergency will be declared in Peru, the South American nation's president says after a person was killed and dozens of police injured in protests.

Marco Aquino and Alexander Villegas

A ‘productive’ phone conversation has led US President Donald Trump to meeting Russian President Vladimir Putin in Budapest.

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US President vows to end another war as he sets Putin meet

‘Who would think I would do Middle East before this?’, Donald Trump has asked as he outlines a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, hoping to stop the Ukraine conflict.

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PoliticsPremiumBombshell detail in terror tweaks

One of the brains behind Labor’s proposed tweaks to terror listing laws has dropped a bombshell detail.

Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer

It is the single biggest payout in Texas Powerball history,

World NewsCommentsPraise the Lord, we just won $630m in Powerball!

The biggest single payout in Texas Powerball history has been claimed by a syndicate who chose the wrong number and left the winning ticket in their glovebox while they went to church.

Matt Shrivell

When the girl asked if she could help, she was allowed to drill a hole in a patient’s skull, it is alleged. Stock photo.

World NewsSurgeon ‘let 12yo daughter drill hole in patient’s skull’

A brain surgeon is facing criminal charges after allegedly inviting her daughter into an operating theatre where the 12-year-old was allowed to drill a hole in a patient’s skull.

Peta Rasdien

Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump. Their countries are locked in heated disagreements over trade and security. AP

PoliticsCommentsTrump, Xi to meet as US downplays trade war

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says President Donald Trump is ready to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping.

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US President Donald Trump has warned Hamas it would be ‘straightened out quickly’ if it fails to honour the Gaza ceasefire.

Middle EastVideoCommentsHamas can’t find hostage bodies, Trump threatens IDF return

Hamas has returned two more hostage bodies and admitted they can’t locate more, as US President Donald Trump warns Hamas will be ‘straightened out quickly’ if it fails to honour the Gaza ceasefire.

Kimberley Braddish

"We are staying here for at least 18 months, at most two years," Colonel Michael Randrianirina says. (AP PHOTO)

World NewsMadagascar coup leader to be 'sworn in as president'

The leader of Madagascar's military coup says the armed forces will be in charge of the country for up to two years before any elections are held.

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travelWorld’s most powerful passport revealed

Australian and US passports are losing ground in the global power rankings, it has been revealed.

Blair Jackson

Angus Cameron has been at the Casey station for more than a year, seeing sights that he said 'words can't describe'.

WA NewsComments‘Cool’ move: WA Tradie swaps 40C heat for Antarctic freeze

A WA tradie has traded red dirt for snow and blistering heat of the Pilbara for the freezing cold of Antarctica.

Fraser Williams

Mirella, 42, was allegedly kept locked away in a room for nearly three decades.

Noise led police to woman kept in locked room for 27 years

Neighbours, who hadn’t seen her since she was a child, were horrified as she emerged with severe injuries. WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT

Eloise Budimlich

Zivan Radmanovic and his wife Jazmyn. GoFundMe.

WORLDThree Aussies to be charged with murder over Bali underworld hit

The trio are expected to be charged with premeditated murder for the shooting death of Zivan Radmanovic in Bali in June. If convicted, they could face the death penalty.

Liam Beatty and Duncan Evans

An image from a video showing Hamas gunmen executing alleged collaborators in Gaza City.

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Gazans celebrate a public execution like a sporting match

AARON PATRICK: The ceasefire in Gaza has left Hamas free to hunt down and murder its opponents.

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Freed after more than two years in Gaza’s tunnels, the former hostages have begun to describe a life defined by starvation and torture.

Middle EastVideoCommentsFreed Israeli hostages reveal brutal details of survival

After more than two years of being held captive in Gaza, the returned Israeli hostages have shared chilling stories from their time with Hamas.

Madeline Cove

Donald Trump has given his support for Argentina's President Javier Milei ahead of midterm elections (AP PHOTO)

World NewsArgentina support hinges on Milei election win: Trump

US President Donald Trump has backed Argentine President Javier Milei's economic agenda ahead of crucial midterm elections in Argentina.

Nandita Bose

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has long warned that Australia is ‘not immune’ from global trade tensions. Nigel Hallett / NewsWire

FinancePremiumTrump tariff damage to Australia revealed

The effects of Donald Trump’s global tariff war on Australia have been revealed in a key report.

Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer

A deeply distressing video showing Hamas gunmen executing alleged collaborators in Gaza has cast doubt over US President Donald Trump’s new ceasefire plan.

World NewsVideoCommentsHamas executions shatter fragile Gaza peace

A deeply distressing video showing Hamas gunmen executing alleged collaborators in Gaza has cast doubt over Donald Trump’s new ceasefire plan. WARNING: Graphic content

Kimberley Braddish

Six people have been killed on an alleged drug boat struck by US forces, the president says. (AP PHOTO)

unrest, conflicts and warCommentsTrump says US strikes another drug boat off Venezuela

US President Donald Trump says the United States has struck a small vessel allegedly carrying drugs in the waters off Venezuela.

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