4 h. ago Trump trapped as tensions between two powerful allies burst into the open

Growing animosity between a crown prince and a powerful sheikh reached a dramatic climax this week, in a development that could move markets and disrupt the world.

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8 h. ago How we found isolated property where Bondi gunmen allegedly did ‘military

In the NSW bush, Sajid and Naveed Akram allegedly filmed themselves firing high-powered weapons in the weeks before the December 14 massacre. This masthead has tracked down the site.

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18 h. ago What to stream this week: A drama about Australia’s most wanted and five more picks

Don’t miss the true-ish tale of the Postcard Bandit, a stand-up set from Kumail Nanjiani and ace Kiwi drama Top of the Lake.

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19 h. ago ASX Runners of the Week: Charger Metals, Calix & Investigator Silver

The Bulls N’ Bears ASX Runner of the Week is Charger Metals which unleashed a ripping high-grade maiden gold discovery at its Xmas anomaly in WA.

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32 h. ago The Yasawa Islands are a popular destination in which Pacific country?

Are you an expert traveller? Test your knowledge with this week’s quiz.

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42 h. ago She submitted a heartbreaking gift of an essay. Weeks later, she was gone

It was the kind of piece that rarely lands on an editor’s desk, both completely raw and perfectly realised. David Remnick accepted it immediately.

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46 h. ago ‘Totally mediocre’: Trump lashes Clooney after star granted French citizenship

The naturalisation of George Clooney his wife, Amal, and their children was announced by the French government this week. Now the US president has responded.

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50 h. ago Australia ‘deeply concerned’ about China’s live fire drills as Xi calls reunification ‘unstoppable’

The Chinese president gave a New Year’s Eve speech calling for reunification after a week of expansive live fire drills.

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61 h. ago The six weeks that would destroy John Howard’s prime ministership

In a six-week period, the Howard government made two decisions that would reverberate through Australian politics for the next 20 years.

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2 d. ago New Year’s Day movies to watch: Jackman channels Neil Diamond, Ralph Fiennes’ choir drama and stylish sci

Welcome to our weekly wrap of what’s new in cinemas.

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3 d. ago Gilchrist provides update on Damien Martyn after cricket great placed in induced coma

The 54-year-old, who played 67 Tests for Australia between 1992 and 2006, was admitted last week after falling ill.

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3 d. ago Even after suffering the worst, this beach is us at our best

Weeks ago, it was the scene of unimaginable terror. Rose Jackson, born and bred in the eastern suburbs, reflects on why Bondi will endure as the dynamic beating heart of our city.

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3 d. ago The reality TV winner, her secret lover – and the deadly gift that arrived by courier

She was a feisty Bogota entrepreneur, full of ambition, when she first appeared on TV. Now two teenage girls are dead - and she’s the chief suspect.

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4 d. ago Zelensky reacts as Trump claims 'Russia wants to see Ukraine succeed

The Ukrainian president first cocked his head slightly, then appeared to force a smile during a press conference following the pair's weekend meeting at Mar-a-Lago.

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4 d. ago Knives, daggers and batons seized in shopping centre crime crackdown

More than 100 people have been arrested in the first three weeks of a trial of police and protective services officers patrolling major shopping centres.

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4 d. ago Kylie’s yard is usually full of magpies. Now they’re dying, and she wants answers

In the last two weeks, Kylie Conroy has counted more than 30 birds that have died in her Inala backyard or been taken to the RSPCA wildlife hospital.

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4 d. ago What to stream this week: Brooke Satchwell’s heartfelt donor drama, plus five more picks

Don’t miss a local drama about grief and understanding, retro fun with Miami Vice and a South Korean survival thriller.

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5 d. ago US, Ukraine ‘a lot closer’ on peace deal, Trump says after Zelensky meeting

The US president said it would be clear “in a few weeks” whether negotiations to end the war would succeed.

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5 d. ago This school topped the state for VCE scores, despite having no year 12 students

Students who golf, figure-skate and work 30 hours a week are among those who returned some of the state’s best VCE results, even if they weren’t in their final year of school.

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6 d. ago US snow storms lead to thousands of flight delays, cancellations

Post-holiday weekend airline traffic was thrown into chaos as a mix of snow and ice bore down on the US Northeast.

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