3 h. ago Ahead of crucial meeting, Trump and Rubio pull in opposite directions

Trump’s secretary of state spent all day telling TV interviewers that high-stakes negotiations to end a war are best done behind closed doors. Then his boss opened Truth Social.

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3 h. ago Letter to Bendigo Writers Festival flagged ‘concern’ over Palestinian writer

A letter warning about the appearance of Dr Randa Abdel-Fattah at the Bendigo Writers Festival was sent to event organisers by lobby group 5A in July.

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3 h. ago Letter to Bendigo Writers Festival flagged concern over Palestinian author

A note warning about the appearance of Dr Randa Abdel-Fattah was sent to event organisers by lobby group 5A in July.

Culture

3 h. ago Aussie musicians flee Spotify as ARIA shores up awards partnership

The music streaming giant’s awards partnership sounded alarm bells. Then its CEO’s investment in a defence technology company was revealed.

Events

7 h. ago The Democrats can’t allow Trump to be a saviour on crime in Washington

Just because Donald Trump is painting Washington as a crime-ridden hellscape does not mean we don’t have a problem in D.C.

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7 h. ago Relationship expert reveals the secret to keeping the spark alive

Relationship expert Nicole Colantoni reveals what causes couples to lose affection over time and what can be done to rekindle that spark.

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8 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 Alleged homophobic slur at the centre of Rankine investigation revealed

The AFL’s integrity unit is investigating an alleged homophobic slur by Adelaide star Izak Rankine towards his Collingwood opponent during Saturday night’s match at Adelaide Oval.

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11 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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12 h. ago The billionaire with an ‘amazing story’ who changed Trump’s mind

Days after calling for the firing of Intel’s CEO, President Donald Trump reversed course following a “very interesting” meeting with the executive. Now the pair might be getting even closer.

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

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12 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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12 h. ago Teddy trackers, hacked doorbell cams and spyware: Surge in DV technology abuse

Police say offenders are a gifting children toys with recording devices to monitor their victim, while one contacted a woman from within jail 668 times over four months.

Events

13 h. ago Revealed: Melania Trump’s vague letter to Putin about ‘children’s laughter’

The US president has referenced his wife on several occasions when explaining his growing doubts about the sincerity of the Russian’s claims to want peace.

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26 h. ago Putin has eliminated truth. If nothing is true, anything is possible

Trump and Putin are allies in autocracy - a brutalist bromance. The West’s leaders must respond.

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28 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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28 h. ago Posturing over peace: What Trump and Putin’s meeting was really about

In one of the few places on Earth where both men were safe, the point of this summit was never to resolve the war in Ukraine.

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29 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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29 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.

Events

33 h. ago Australians are choosing to travel to Asia over the US. It’s not because of Trump

Japan, China and Vietnam are fast becoming the top travel destinations, while visits to the US remain below pre-pandemic levels.

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