9 m. ago Putin, profit and peace: How Trump went from American eagle to cooing pigeon

Donald Trump rolled out the red carpet for Russian leader Vladimir Putin in a snivelling display that has Europe on edge.

Politics

40 m. ago Zelensky can end war ‘almost immediately’ if he wants to: Trump

The US president has hardened his position on peace terms ahead of a pivotal meeting with Zelensky and other key European leaders in the White House.

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44 m. ago Australia news as it happened: Qantas fined $90 million for illegally sacking 1800 workers; European leaders to join Zelensky in Trump meeting

Look back on the news that made headlines from around Australia on August 18.

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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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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 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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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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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.

Events

29 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 My partner and I are separating. Should I keep renting or try to buy a property?

Owning your home certainly provides greater peace of mind.

Society

48 h. ago Zelensky to fly to US to meet Trump in wake of Alaska summit

The meeting on Monday sharpens the focus on how Trump will respond to continued Russian attacks on Ukraine after he emerged from the summit in Alaska on Friday without any clear progress with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

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49 h. ago Skyhook carries weight of expectation to set up path to Golden Rose

Skyhook carried 60.5 kilograms to victory in the listed Rosebud to repeat of the effort of Menari in 2017 for trainer Gerald Ryan.

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49 h. ago Melania letter to Putin pleads case of abducted Ukrainian children

The note was hand-delivered to the Russian president by her husband, Donald Trump, as the two leaders sat down for peace talks in Alaska.

Society

59 h. ago King Charles and Queen Camilla meet veterans marking anniversary of VJ Day

As the US and Russian presidents meet to discuss the prospect of peace in Ukraine. King Charles has warned of 'war's true cost' in a ceremony commemorating VJ Day.

Politics

3 d. ago Millions of pieces of evidence collected in Brisbane Russian spy case

The curious case was heard with little fanfare inside a small courtroom in the CBD on Friday morning.

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3 d. 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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3 d. 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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