21 h. ago Zelensky says Russian ceasefire refusal ‘complicates’ peace efforts

As he prepares to meet US President Donald Trump in Washington, Ukraine’s leader says Russia’s rejection of a truce puts any longer-term peace deal in doubt.

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22 h. ago Prime Minister says he remains hopeful of Russia, Ukraine ceasefire

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the “world is watching” as Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin walkaway from a critical meeting without a deal for a ceasefire in Ukraine.

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22 h. ago Russia’s invasion of Ukraine must not be rewarded, says Albanese after Trump

Anthony Albanese urged Donald Trump to maintain an even hand when dealing with Russia.

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3 d. ago More than 100 humanitarian groups call on Israel to end ‘weaponisation’ of aid

As aid groups accuse Israel of blocking aid on border, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reiterates the idea that Palestinians should simply leave Gaza.

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3 d. ago The viral doll and the vape epidemic plaguing Sydney’s inner west

Every single tobacconist in this neighbourhood sells illicit vapes. Down the road, one uses popular toys to sell them under the prime minister’s nose.

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4 d. ago Israel pounds Gaza City, killing 123 Palestinians in 24 hours

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reiterated an idea – also floated by US President Donald Trump – that Palestinians should simply leave.

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4 d. ago Europe tells Trump to stand firm against Putin on Ukraine ceasefire

Donald Trump has threatened “very severe consequences” for Russia if it does not agree to a peace deal while Ukraine’s president said Vladimir Putin was “bluffing” about his desire for peace.

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4 d. ago Albanese is ignoring Trump’s demands – it will change our place in the world

The prime minister goes out of his way not to make a big deal of it and never wants to look like he’s undermining Donald Trump, but the signs of the shift are mounting.

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4 d. ago What’s it like to have a son who does MMA? Ask our deputy PM

On the night of this year’s federal election, Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles had a very different fight on his mind.

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5 d. ago Former Prime Minister Tony Abbott operates directs traffic in car park

He was the Prime Minister 10 years ago, but Tony Abbott was forced to roll up his sleeves in a Sydney car park after traffic came to a stand still.

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5 d. ago Former Israeli PM slams ‘lip service’ Palestine call as Labor division mounts

A former Israeli PM has dismissed Australia’s move to recognise Palestine as populist symbolism, but the Albanese government is facing growing calls to impose further sanctions.

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6 d. ago ‘Lip service’: Former Israeli prime minister rejects Palestinian recognition

Ehud Olmert, a passionate supporter of a two-state solution and critic of current PM Benjamin Netanyahu, has dismissed Australia’s move to recognise Palestine as a populist act.

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6 d. ago Australia news as it happened: Albanese announces plan to recognise Palestinian state; Jewish, Palestinian groups, opposition, Netanyahu slam Australia

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced that Australia intends to recognise Palestinian statehood.

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6 d. ago The 11 days that made Albanese and Labor change their path on Palestinian recognition

Two weeks ago, the prime minister was unequivocal: there was no move afoot for the Australian government to recognise a Palestinian state. On Thursday, he picked up the phone.

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6 d. ago Australia to recognise Palestinian state at UN and push for role in Gaza rebuild

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese made the announcement on Monday, staring down criticism from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

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6 d. ago ‘Humanity’s best hope’: Australia to recognise Palestinian state at UN in September

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese made the announcement on Monday, staring down criticism from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

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7 d. ago Netanyahu’s sharp jab at Australia came at critical moment, and will do little to help his cause

After losing the support of so many national leaders, the Israeli prime minister needed to keep some on side when he stood up to address the world’s media on Sunday.

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7 d. ago Australia poised to recognise Palestinian state as soon as today

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is preparing to imminently announce Australia’s plan to recognise a Palestinian state, following moves by France, the UK and Canada.

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7 d. ago Israeli Prime Minister defends plan for full takeover of Gaza strip

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has condemned threats by Australia and European countries to recognise Palestinian state.

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7 d. ago ‘Shameful’: Netanyahu attacks Australia over Palestinian recognition

The Israeli Prime Minister denied his government had a “starvation policy” while hitting out at foreign powers for backing the “absurdity” of recognising Palestine in the pursuit of peace

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