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Ukraine, Russia Agree to Prisoner Swap During 2nd Day of Peace Talks
Russian presidential representative Kirill Dmitriev said work is underway to restore economic relations between Moscow and Washington.
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Relations With US ‘Rock Solid,’ Taiwan’s President Said After Trump–Xi Call
Last month, the Pentagon announced an $11.1 billion arms sale to Taiwan, the largest U.S. weapons package ever proposed for the island democracy.
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Bank of England Holds Interest Rate at 3.75 Percent
The BoE said the British economy is estimated to have grown by 1.4 percent in 2025, slightly below its previous forecast of 1.5 percent for the year.
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Argentina Signs Critical Mineral Supply Agreement With United States
The Pentagon already maintains a critical minerals stockpile, stored at six locations nationwide, for use in a national emergency.
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US–Russia New START Treaty Expires, Ending Binding Limits on Strategic Nuclear Arms
Together, the United States and Russia possess nearly 90 percent of the world’s nuclear weapons.
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Green’s Gambling Ban Push Stumbles Again
The Australian Greens moved a motion for a Senate committee to scrutinise the gambling ban bill failed 29–19.
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Inquest Finds Schizophrenia, Cannabis Likely Factors in Bondi Junction Stabbing Rampage
A coroner found Joel Cauchi’s psychiatrist did not adequately monitor his condition after taking him off medication.
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Bougainville Rejects China and Turns to India to Reopen Massive Copper Mine
President Ishmael Toroama says his government has rejected a proposal which would have diluted his government’s stake in its copper mining company.
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Labor Moves to Make National Indigenous Children’s Commission Permanent
Minister Tanya Plibersek said the bill would strengthen accountability for decisions affecting Indigenous children and address systemic failures.
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How the New US Food Guide Differs From Australia’s
The US has redrawn its food pyramid with a new emphasis on protein, in stark contrast to Australia’s current recommendations.
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Court Hearing for Woman Accused of Killing Grandsons Paused for Psychiatric Assessment
A NSW woman is facing two counts of domestic violence murder over the deaths of her two grandsons, aged seven and six.
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Attempted Bombing of Perth ‘Invasion Day’ Protest Deemed Terrorist Act
Premier says alleged device could have caused mass casualties.
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Australian Government Offers New $321 Million Round of Grants to Cut Emissions
The new grants are aimed at helping trade-exposed companies cut their emissions.
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NSW Teen Arrested for Allegedly Threatened to Kill Israeli President
A prosecutor said the teen posed a risk to the community due to the violent nature of the threats.
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Ukraine, Russia Agree to Prisoner Swap During 2nd Day of Peace Talks
Russian presidential representative Kirill Dmitriev said work is underway to restore economic relations between Moscow and Washington.
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Relations With US ‘Rock Solid,’ Taiwan’s President Said After Trump–Xi Call
Last month, the Pentagon announced an $11.1 billion arms sale to Taiwan, the largest U.S. weapons package ever proposed for the island democracy.
|
Bank of England Holds Interest Rate at 3.75 Percent
The BoE said the British economy is estimated to have grown by 1.4 percent in 2025, slightly below its previous forecast of 1.5 percent for the year.
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Argentina Signs Critical Mineral Supply Agreement With United States
The Pentagon already maintains a critical minerals stockpile, stored at six locations nationwide, for use in a national emergency.
|
US–Russia New START Treaty Expires, Ending Binding Limits on Strategic Nuclear Arms
Together, the United States and Russia possess nearly 90 percent of the world’s nuclear weapons.
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Green’s Gambling Ban Push Stumbles Again
The Australian Greens moved a motion for a Senate committee to scrutinise the gambling ban bill failed 29–19.
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Inquest Finds Schizophrenia, Cannabis Likely Factors in Bondi Junction Stabbing Rampage
A coroner found Joel Cauchi’s psychiatrist did not adequately monitor his condition after taking him off medication.
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Bougainville Rejects China and Turns to India to Reopen Massive Copper Mine
President Ishmael Toroama says his government has rejected a proposal which would have diluted his government’s stake in its copper mining company.
|
Labor Moves to Make National Indigenous Children’s Commission Permanent
Minister Tanya Plibersek said the bill would strengthen accountability for decisions affecting Indigenous children and address systemic failures.
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How the New US Food Guide Differs From Australia’s
The US has redrawn its food pyramid with a new emphasis on protein, in stark contrast to Australia’s current recommendations.
|
Court Hearing for Woman Accused of Killing Grandsons Paused for Psychiatric Assessment
A NSW woman is facing two counts of domestic violence murder over the deaths of her two grandsons, aged seven and six.
|
Attempted Bombing of Perth ‘Invasion Day’ Protest Deemed Terrorist Act
Premier says alleged device could have caused mass casualties.
|
Australian Government Offers New $321 Million Round of Grants to Cut Emissions
The new grants are aimed at helping trade-exposed companies cut their emissions.
|
NSW Teen Arrested for Allegedly Threatened to Kill Israeli President
A prosecutor said the teen posed a risk to the community due to the violent nature of the threats.
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