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PoliticsPremiumChina hits back at ASIO over spying claims

Beijing has launched an extraordinary counter-attack against Australia’s spy chief, revealing it has “cracked multiple espionage cases” involving Australian agents.

Joanne Williamson

Dozens of people have been injured as police and protesters clash on the streets in Belgrade. (AP PHOTO)

World NewsProtesters in Serbia demolish ruling party offices

"Police had to act ... to avert attacks," Serbia's interior minister has said amid ongoing protests on the streets of the capital Belgrade.

Fedja Grulovic and Aleksandar Vasovic

US President Donald Trump says the aim of talks with the Russian president is to set up a second meeting including Ukraine as the two sides exchanged prisoners.

unrest, conflicts and warComments‘I’ve solved six wars’: Trump speaks ahead of Putin meet

US President Donald Trump has spoken ahead of his meeting with Russian President and is hopeful that ‘Putin will make peace,’ but says the aim of talks is to set up a second meeting with Volodymyr Zelensky.

Staff Writers

America’s top diplomat in Israel has branded Australia’s Palestinian statehood recognition ‘ill-timed’ while hostages remain captive under Hamas control.

UPDATEDVideoComments‘Disgust’: Trump furious with Albo over Palestine pledge

America’s top diplomat in Israel has branded Australia's Palestinian statehood recognition 'ill-timed' while hostages remain captive under Hamas control.

Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer and Joanne Williamson

Ukrainian Ambassador to Ukraine Vasyl Myroshnychenko says Australia should keep an eye on deepening defence ties between China and Russia. Marin Ollman / NewsWire

POLITICSPremium‘Win for China’: Aus’ warning on historic day

Australia has been hit with warnings about a “Pandora’s box” surrounding two nuclear-armed foes, as it marks 80 years since Japan’s defeat in WWII.

Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer

Shawn Tyler Willis killed his own mother while she was sleeping

World NewsTeen reveals why he brutally murdered own mother

A then 16-year-old killed his mother while she was sleeping, all because he was upset by one thing she had done. WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT

Eloise Budimlich

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TRAVELPremiumProof Aussies turning their backs on US

Aussie holiday-makers continue to drift away from one major country while a surprising nation climbs in popularity.

Duncan Evans

US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee told 7.30 the recognition of a Palestinian state was “not OK”. ABC /Supplied

UPDATEDPremium‘Disgust’: Trump furious with Albo

America’s top diplomat in Israel has branded Australia's Palestinian statehood recognition 'ill-timed' while hostages remain captive under Hamas control.

Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer and Joanne Williamson

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has told US President Donald Trump that Russian President Vladimir Putin is ‘bluffing’ about ending the war.

World NewsComments‘Bluffing’: Zelensky’s warning to Trump ahead of Putin talks

Donald Trump, Volodymyr Zelensky and leaders from several NATO member nations held virtual talks just days before the US President’s scheduled summit with Vladimir Putin in Alaska.

Amy Lee

The Italian coast guard says at least 26 people have died after a boat carrying about 100 migrants capsized.

World NewsCommentsAt least 26 dead as migrant boat capsizes off Italy

The Italian coast guard says at least 26 people have died after a boat carrying about 100 migrants capsized.

Staff Writers

The United Nations says 675 migrants have died crossing the Mediterranean this year.

OCEAN DISASTERAt least 26 dead as migrant boat capsizes off Italy

The boat was carrying about 100 people when it crashed.

Digital Staff

TikTok star’s diarrhoea episode cancels flight.

World NewsCommentsS..t show: TikTok star’s diarrhoea episode cancels flight

Other passengers were alarmed at the ‘sound’ and ‘smell’. It was so bad, a hazmat team were called.

Eloise Budimlich

Stacey Tourout and Matthew Yeomans were popular with fans.

Haunting swansongCommentsInfluencer couple who posted adventures die in horror crash

‘I’m in absolute shock hearing that these two beautiful souls are no longer with us.’

Troy de Ruyter

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has joined the leaders of France, the UK and Canada in pledging to recognising Palestine. Martin Ollman / NewsWire

UPDATEDPremiumHamas cheers on Albo’s Palestine pledge

The Islamist group responsible for the worst loss of Jewish lives since the Holocaust has welcomed Anthony Albanese’s pledge to recognise a Palestinian state.

Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer

The White House has confirmed US President Donald Trump will virtually meet with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday.

World NewsCommentsTrump-Zelensky meeting locked in, White House confirms

US President Donald Trump will hold a virtual meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky ahead of critical talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin later this week.

Amy Lee

Australia has joined more than 20 countries calling for aid to be allowed into Gaza as the prime minister says Israel’s actions defy common decency.

World NewsCommentsAlbanese: Israel blocking Gaza aid against international law

Australia has joined more than 20 countries calling for aid to be allowed into Gaza as the prime minister says Israel's actions defy common decency.

Andrew Brown and Kat Wong

Australia is one of more than 20 countries calling for Israel to immediately allow aid into Gaza. (Flavio Brancaleone/AAP PHOTOS)

World NewsGlobal momentum behind Australia recognising Palestine

Australia has joined a global push to "end the cycle of violence" in the Middle East with its decision to recognise Palestine, the prime minister says.

Andrew Brown and Kat Wong

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says Australia will recognise Palestine at the UN General Assembly in September. Martin Ollman / NewsWire

PoliticsPremiumHow will Albo’s Palestine pledge work?

Anthony Albanese has joined a handful of Western leaders in pledging to recognise Palestine next month. But how will it work?

Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer

Jamie Stevens, 51, lived with the body of his ex-girlfriend for years.

World NewsCommentsMan secretly lived with ex-girlfriend’s dead body for years

He covered up her body with a blanket, never called emergency services and spent years living next to her decomposing corpse. WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT

Eloise Budimlich

Donald Trump’s connection with Jeffrey Epstein reveals a complicated history marked by high society ties and legal controversies.

World NewsVideoCommentsA timeline of Trump’s quotes and complex ties to Epstein

THE NEW YORK TIMES: From decades of socialising to a public falling out, Donald Trump’s connection with Jeffrey Epstein, now under renewed scrutiny amid withheld investigation files, reveals a complex history.

Luke Broadwater

Ghislaine Maxwell is serving a 20-year prison sentence for crimes tied to Jeffrey Epstein. (AP PHOTO)

World NewsJudge makes call on Ghislaine Maxwell grand jury transcripts

THE NEW YORK TIMES: A US federal judge has issued a decision on the Justice Department’s request to unseal grand jury transcripts related to the case of Jeffrey Epstein’s longtime companion, Ghislaine Maxwell.

Hurubie Meko

A swarm of jellyfish have caused four reactors at a French nuclear power plant to switch off. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

World NewsJellyfish shut down largest French nuclear power plant

Four reactors at France's Gravelines nuclear power plant were shut down due to a swarm of jellyfish in the cooling system, the operator says.

Staff Writers

Two Chinese vessels have slammed into each other during a dramatic chase of a Philippine Coast Guard vessel.

World NewsVideoCommentsFootage captures two Chinese ships colliding with each other

WATCH: Two Chinese vessels have slammed into each other during a dramatic chase of a Philippine Coast Guard vessel.

Kimberley Braddish

Albanese, Wong, Palestine The Nightly

PoliticsComments'Best opportunity' for peace: PM defends Palestine call

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says recognising Palestinian statehood will help break the cycle of violence quo in the Middle East and lay down the path for a peace process.

Andrew Brown and Poppy Johnston