1 week ago As it happened: Australian activists released from Israeli jail and deported to Jordan; Gaza ceasefire talks continue in Egypt

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1 week ago SBS staff sworn off naming Palestine despite federal recognition

SBS staff remain unable to use the word Palestine in news reporting despite federal recognition of the state last month as tensions over reporting on the conflict in Gaza remain high.

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3 w. ago We may not be the US, but Australia has real leverage in the Middle East

Though many would like more action, Australia’s formal recognition of a Palestinian statehood marks a starting point. But two key issues still need to be addressed.

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3 w. ago Recognition of the State of Palestine comes up against reality

Now that Anthony Albanese has made clear Australia’s position, the momentum must not stall. Words mean nothing if not followed by action.

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3 w. ago ‘We would reverse it’: Ley writes back to Republicans over recognition of Palestine

Sussan Ley’s unorthodox move to make clear her rejection of Australian foreign policy came after congressional Republicans wrote to Albanese threatening “punitive measures”.

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4 w. ago Mourners including US President Donald Trump gather for Charlie Kirk memorial

Thousands have gathered in Arizona to pay tribute to Charlie Kirk, a prominent conservative commentator who was shot dead two weeks ago. Elon Musk was also part of the crowd.

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4 w. ago As it happened: Australian recognition of Palestine met with mixed reaction; Trump addresses crowd of thousands at Kirk memorial

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4 w. ago Australia news LIVE: Australian recognition of Palestine met with mixed reaction; Trump addresses crowd of thousands at Kirk memorial

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4 w. ago The moment in Charlie Kirk’s memorial that lifted thousands to their feet

Fighting back tears, Kirk’s widow Erika looked to the sky as she recalled the prayer Jesus is said to have uttered on the cross. Later, US President Donald Trump invited her back on stage, hugging and consoling her.

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4 w. ago ‘I forgive him’: Charlie Kirk’s widow Erika’s message to assassin

Erika Kirk cited the prayer said to have been uttered by Jesus Christ on the cross: “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.”

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4 w. ago Australia news LIVE: Australian recognition of Palestine comes into effect; Trump arrives in Arizona for Kirk memorial

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4 w. ago ‘Righteous fury’: Tens of thousands fill arenas for Charlie Kirk memorial

President Donald Trump and most of his cabinet flew in from Washington for a service – likened in scale to a presidential funeral or Super Bowl – to remember the assassinated MAGA activist.

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4 w. ago Australia officially recognises Palestine, shrugging off Trump complaints

Australia’s recognition of Palestine has taken formal effect alongside the UK and Canada, as world leaders try to breathe new life into the two-state solution.

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