3 h. ago Trump team backs down in stoush over police takeover in Washington, DC

Officials in the US capital took the Trump administration to court after it tried to put a federal official in charge of the city’s police department.

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4 h. ago It’s obvious what Putin got from this meeting – for Trump, not so much

Reporters were shocked and confused by the summit’s abrupt ending. Had the two leaders actually agreed to anything? What the hell just happened?

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6 h. ago Trump and Putin claim ‘great progress’ – but leave Alaska early with no deal

The two men took no questions at a brief news conference where they hailed “constructive” talks but acknowledged there was still an impasse on key points.

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7 h. ago Trump team backs down in stoush over Washington DC police takeover

Officials in the US capital took the Trump administration to court after it tried to put a federal official in charge of the city’s police department.

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12 h. ago The new generation of real estate agents: Supercars, white teeth and designer loafers

In a competitive arena, ambitious property fortune-hunters work hard on their brand of showy chutzpah to close the deal.

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12 h. ago Albanese’s Palestinian recognition shows the world is now waiting on Trump

The US ambassador to Israel says there is “disappointment and disgust” at Australia’s decision. But for Israelis and Palestinians, it is the US the world is watching.

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12 h. ago As Trump trashes America’s democracy, we’re celebrating ours

Australian leaders and their US counterparts met in Adelaide this week. But was it a wedding or a funeral?

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12 h. ago Perth’s big, beautiful movie studio is getting ready for its close

Perth Film Studios won’t be operational until next year, but an early look reveals it to be a world-class facility.

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21 h. ago Trump’s latest Olympic edict effectively closes US border to transgender athletes

US President has already made clear his views on transgender participation in sport, but his latest executive order takes things to a dystopian new level.

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24 h. ago What’s gone wrong with Darcy Moore? This clanger sums up his struggles

At least two premiership captains will have a close eye Collingwood skipper Darcy Moore’s response to his team’s loss of form, which has coincided with the absence of an underrated teammate who helps Moore be his best.

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27 h. ago ‘War criminal falling from the sky’: Why Alaskans aren’t happy to host Putin

“I don’t trust his intentions and I don’t know how I feel about having a war criminal in my state,” said one Anchorage resident.

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29 h. ago Inside the remote city where Trump will play his ‘chess game’ with Putin

“I don’t trust his intentions and I don’t know how I feel about having a war criminal in my state,” said one Anchorage resident.

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29 h. ago In the remote city where Trump will play his ‘chess game’ with Putin

“I don’t trust his intentions and I don’t know how I feel about having a war criminal in my state,” said one Anchorage resident.

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30 h. ago Melania Trump threatens Hunter Biden with $1.5b lawsuit over ‘salacious’ Epstein claim

The first lady has demanded Biden – son of former president Joe – retract his claim that sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein introduced her to now-President Donald Trump.

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

Read the national news blog for rolling updates on today’s top stories from Australia and around the world.

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35 h. ago Trump says he wants to do a Ukraine deal with Putin. Here’s a reality check from on the ground

An English pub may be far from the frontline in Ukraine, but the man sitting in it is part of a lifeline giving hope to a country under siege.

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35 h. ago Trump says he wants to do a Ukraine deal with Putin. Here’s a reality check from the ground

An English pub may be far from the frontline in Ukraine, but the man sitting in it is part of a lifeline giving hope to a country under siege.

Politics

35 h. ago Donald Trump prepares for talks with Vladimir Putin over Ukraine war

US President Donald Trump warns Russian leader Vladimir Putin ahead of their high stakes summit in Alaska.

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36 h. ago Being made redundant can have a serious effect on your health

Dozens of colleagues were made redundant at the same time.

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45 h. ago Trump warns ‘severe consequences' if Putin doesn't agree to stop war

US President Donald Trump has warned of "severe consequences" if Vladimir Putin doesn't agree to a ceasefire at this weekend's high stakes meeting.

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