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‘Absolutely Horrendous’ Start to 2026 on Australian Beaches
Three swimmers are dead after a tragic start to 2026 as emergency crews desperately look for other people missing in waters off the NSW coast.
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Beijing Imposes 55 Percent Tariff on Australian Beef Imports
Australia’s trade and agriculture ministers have attacked China for disregarding their free trade deal as beef producers demand relief following import tariffs.
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Oil Tanker Pursued by US Coast Guard Near Venezuela Changes Name, Claims Russian Registry
The tanker has remained at large since the U.S. Coast Guard first attempted to board it on Dec. 21.
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Pentagon Awards $328.5 Million Lockheed Martin Contract to Boost Taiwan’s Air Force
The announcement comes as Taiwan faces increasing military pressure from China.
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Russia Says It Will Give US Proof of Alleged Ukrainian Drone Attack on Putin Residence
Kyiv and European leaders have dismissed Moscow’s claim, accusing Russia of spreading falsehoods to derail U.S.-led peace talks.
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Finland Escalates Probe After Seizing Ship in Suspected Baltic Sea Cable Sabotage
Police have arrested two people, imposed travel bans, and transferred the investigation to Finland’s National Bureau of Investigation.
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US Grants TSMC Export Licence for China Fab Amid Chip Supply Tensions
The approval allows continued supply of U.S. chipmaking tools to TSMC’s Nanjing plant as U.S. export curbs focus on more advanced semiconductors.
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New Deep-Sea Drone Search Begins for Missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370
The renewed search deploys deep-sea drones under a ‘no find, no fee’ agreement to locate MH370’s wreckage.
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Dozens Killed in New Year’s Day Fire at Swiss Alps Bar
Multiple people have been killed and many more injured by the blaze in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana, police said.
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Oil Glut Pushes Prices Down, Easing Inflation in 2025—What’s Ahead
An expert predicts more volatility in energy logistics in 2026 due to geopolitical tensions, regulatory changes, and reliance on AI-driven risk intelligence.
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From Nostradamus to Bookies: Predictions for 2026
Labor have a tenuous grip on power after 12 years in Victoria, but are expected to hold on in South Australia.
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Terrorism, Middle East, and China Were Top Howard Government Concerns: Cabinet Documents
Records from 20 years ago, released by the National Archives, give new insights into how the government made decisions.
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Zelenskyy Says He Will Only Sign ‘Strong’ Peace Deal in New Year’s Eve Address
The Ukrainian leader said he is committed to ending war with Russia on firm terms, amid continuing negotiations and attacks.
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Ukrainian and European Officials Deny Strikes on Putin’s Private Residence
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused Russia of trying to undermine progress in peace talks.
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‘Absolutely Horrendous’ Start to 2026 on Australian Beaches
Three swimmers are dead after a tragic start to 2026 as emergency crews desperately look for other people missing in waters off the NSW coast.
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Beijing Imposes 55 Percent Tariff on Australian Beef Imports
Australia’s trade and agriculture ministers have attacked China for disregarding their free trade deal as beef producers demand relief following import tariffs.
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Oil Tanker Pursued by US Coast Guard Near Venezuela Changes Name, Claims Russian Registry
The tanker has remained at large since the U.S. Coast Guard first attempted to board it on Dec. 21.
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Pentagon Awards $328.5 Million Lockheed Martin Contract to Boost Taiwan’s Air Force
The announcement comes as Taiwan faces increasing military pressure from China.
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Russia Says It Will Give US Proof of Alleged Ukrainian Drone Attack on Putin Residence
Kyiv and European leaders have dismissed Moscow’s claim, accusing Russia of spreading falsehoods to derail U.S.-led peace talks.
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Finland Escalates Probe After Seizing Ship in Suspected Baltic Sea Cable Sabotage
Police have arrested two people, imposed travel bans, and transferred the investigation to Finland’s National Bureau of Investigation.
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US Grants TSMC Export Licence for China Fab Amid Chip Supply Tensions
The approval allows continued supply of U.S. chipmaking tools to TSMC’s Nanjing plant as U.S. export curbs focus on more advanced semiconductors.
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New Deep-Sea Drone Search Begins for Missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370
The renewed search deploys deep-sea drones under a ‘no find, no fee’ agreement to locate MH370’s wreckage.
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Dozens Killed in New Year’s Day Fire at Swiss Alps Bar
Multiple people have been killed and many more injured by the blaze in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana, police said.
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Oil Glut Pushes Prices Down, Easing Inflation in 2025—What’s Ahead
An expert predicts more volatility in energy logistics in 2026 due to geopolitical tensions, regulatory changes, and reliance on AI-driven risk intelligence.
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From Nostradamus to Bookies: Predictions for 2026
Labor have a tenuous grip on power after 12 years in Victoria, but are expected to hold on in South Australia.
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Terrorism, Middle East, and China Were Top Howard Government Concerns: Cabinet Documents
Records from 20 years ago, released by the National Archives, give new insights into how the government made decisions.
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Zelenskyy Says He Will Only Sign ‘Strong’ Peace Deal in New Year’s Eve Address
The Ukrainian leader said he is committed to ending war with Russia on firm terms, amid continuing negotiations and attacks.
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Ukrainian and European Officials Deny Strikes on Putin’s Private Residence
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused Russia of trying to undermine progress in peace talks.
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