2 h. ago Zelensky can end war ‘almost immediately’ if he wants to: Trump

The US president has hardened his position on peace terms ahead of a pivotal meeting with Zelensky and other key European leaders in the White House.

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2 h. ago Trump hardens position on NATO, Crimea ahead of Zelensky meeting

Volodymyr Zelensky will be joined by at least seven other European leaders in the hope of persuading Donald Trump to wield sanctions and other penalties against Russia to enforce a peace deal on better terms for Ukraine.

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2 h. ago Australia news as it happened: Qantas fined $90 million for illegally sacking 1800 workers; European leaders to join Zelensky in Trump meeting

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10 h. ago Australia news LIVE: Qantas fined $90 million for illegally sacking 1800 workers; European leaders to join Zelensky in Trump meeting

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10 h. ago WA news LIVE: State to tip $50 million into hospitals after week of damning headlines

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13 h. ago Europe sends big hitters to back up Zelensky in Trump meeting

Amid fears of another Oval Office clash, at least seven other European leaders will join Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky when he meets the US president, a show of unity in the troubled effort to end the war with Russia.

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14 h. ago Australia news LIVE: European leaders to join Zelensky in Trump meeting; Productivity boss calls for war on bureaucracy

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14 h. ago Trump fuels concerns about ceding Ukraine land to Putin despite security guarantees

Amid fears of another Oval Office clash, at least six other European leaders will join Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky when he meets the US president, a show of unity in the troubled effort to end the war with Russia.

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3 d. ago WA news LIVE: Wastewater survey reveals WA tops nation for meth use

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3 d. ago WA news LIVE: Perth teen rushed to hospital after glassing attack; Wastewater survey reveals WA tops nation for meth use

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3 d. ago WA news LIVE: WA Police investigate school shooting threat; Wastewater survey reveals WA tops nation for meth use

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3 d. ago Australia news LIVE: Tax overhaul calls ahead of economic reform roundtable; US responds to Australia recognising Palestinian state

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4 d. ago Australia news as it happened: David Stratton dies; Albanese, Chalmers react to leaked treasury document; Midwife charged with manslaughter following allegedly unsuccessful home birth

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4 d. ago Australia news LIVE: David Stratton dies; Albanese, Chalmers react to leaked treasury document; Midwife charged with manslaughter following allegedly unsuccessful home birth

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4 d. ago Australia news LIVE: David Stratton dies; Albanese, Chalmers, Gallagher, Rishworth react to leaked treasury document suggesting roundtable outcomes; Watt protects salmon farming in Tasmania

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4 d. ago Australia news LIVE: David Stratton dies; Hamas denies praising Albanese over Palestine recognition; Unemployment drops; Watt protects salmon farming in Tasmania

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4 d. ago Australia news LIVE: Albanese, Chalmers respond to leaked Treasury advice; Unemployment drops; Watt protects salmon farming in Tasmania; EV sales at record highs; CSIRO’s new $90m facility

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4 d. ago Australia news LIVE: Albanese, Chalmers respond to leaked Treasury advice; Unemployment drops, working women at record highs; Watt protects salmon farming in Tasmania

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4 d. ago Australia news LIVE: Albanese, Chalmers respond to leaked Treasury advice; Unemployment drops; Cybercrime in Australia; ASIC sues super giant Mercer; Paul Kelly releases ‘How To Make Gravy’ sequel

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4 d. ago Australia news LIVE: Albanese, Chalmers responds to leaked Treasury advice; Share of working women hits record high as unemployment drops

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