57 m. ago The leaders who were outraged and those who were delighted by Trump’s strike on Venezuela

Some leaders, like Anthony Albanese, have taken a muted response to the Trump administration’s activities in Venezuela. Others have been far more forthright.

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84 m. ago ‘They’re invading us’: It began as a normal night, until the casual atmosphere turned to panic

Video filmed on mobile phones by Venezuelans in different cities captured the US air and ground incursion playing out in real time.

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85 m. ago Mountains of seaweed choke Sydney beaches as heatwave approaches

Among the most affected beaches is Dee Why, where piles of kelp are up to 1.5 metres high at the deepest point.

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5 h. ago How cocaine and corruption led to Maduro’s indictment, according to US

The Venezuelan president ran a corrupt government fuelled by a drug-trafficking operation that flooded the US with cocaine, newly unsealed indictment says.

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10 h. ago US won’t govern Venezuela, Rubio says, as Trump threatens Maduro deputy

Venezuela’s interim leader may pay the price “if she doesn’t do what’s right”, Trump warned, and said other countries – including Greenland – may be subject to American intervention.

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10 h. ago The LNP vowed to cap its outlay on consultants to fund promises. It’s still spending

Our two-part investigation into the government’s use of private consultants has found significant continued spending and wound-back oversight.

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11 h. ago US attacks Venezuela live updates: ‘Extremely dangerous’ precedent set by Trump; Maduro prepares to face New York court after capture

A day after Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was captured in an audacious US military operation, the fallout continues as questions mount over Trump’s actions and what comes next for Venezuela. Follow our updates.

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11 h. ago Sailing enthusiasts and crew scuppered by yacht investment scheme

Australian investors have lost money in a scheme involving luxury yachts, lucrative returns and discounted voyages around the South Pacific.

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21 h. ago Trump’s attack on Venezuela is a dangerous and illegal gambit

US President Donald Trump’s attack on Venezuela contains the seeds of a wider tragedy.

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22 h. ago Australian Test great Damien Martyn wakes up from induced coma

The cricketing legend’s family has confirmed his dramatically improved condition after more than a week in hospital.

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23 h. ago SCG Test day one as it happened: Bad weather forces early stumps, optimism abounds for England

The Ashes comes to an end in Sydney as Australia look to end the series on a high in Usman Khawaja’s final Test match. Play begins at 10.30am, follow all the action live.

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23 h. ago Root and Brook steer England to safety as wet weather again ruins SCG spectacle

England’s middle order stars played their side into a handy position on day one in Sydney.

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23 h. ago Root and Brook steer England to safety as wet weather again ruins record

England’s middle order stars played their side into a handy position on day one in Sydney.

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23 h. ago Bondi shooting heroes and victims join Sydney’s elite at SCG Ashes Test

Paramedics, police and hero Ahmed al-Ahmed were recognised with a guard of honour at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

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24 h. ago Venezuela strikes as it happened: Nicolas Maduro indicted in New York after being captured by US; Trump says US will ‘run’ Venezuela

After taking Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro into US custody, US President Donald Trump has revealed plans to ‘run’ the country and tap its vast oil fields. Follow for live updates.

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24 h. ago Stealth drones and massive blowtorches: How the US mission to capture Maduro unfolded

US forces spent months rehearsing operations against Venezuela, mapping every move of Nicolás Maduro, including his safe house.

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24 h. ago This Australian was enjoying a family holiday. Then the explosions began

Alexander and his wife thought Donald Trump was bluffing about plans for Venezuela. Now he’s trying to escape the country

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24 h. ago ‘This is a triumph’: Australian Venezuelans celebrate downfall of dictator

For many expatriates of the South American nation, the president’s capture marks a path towards democracy, but the future remains uncertain.

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24 h. ago The former bus driver who squeezed the life out of Latin America’s richest nation

Nicolás Maduro’s arrest by US special forces ends an unlikely 13-year presidency dressed up in myths and lies.

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25 h. ago Sydney Test LIVE updates: Root, Brook steer England back on track; no spinner big talking point

The Ashes comes to an end in Sydney as Australia look to end the series on a high in Usman Khawaja’s final Test match. Play begins at 10.30am, follow all the action live.

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