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Australia and Germany have ‘unequivocally condemned’ Iran as Israel and the Islamic Republic trade blows.

NewsPremiumIran call as Aussies ‘frustrated’ by war

Australians are “frustrated” by the stop-start war with Iran as the government joins Europe in addressing renewed “escalation”.

Nathan Schmidt

FILE: Navy officers stand guard aboard Virginia-class fast attack submarine USS Minnesota at HMAS Stirling naval base in Rockingham, Australia.

Federal PoliticsVideoCommentsPremiumUS military hub begins operations in WA

A new US military hub has begun operations at Western Australia’s HMAS Stirling naval base ahead of the arrival of hundreds of American personnel for the start of AUKUS submarine rotations.

Andrew Greene

Aukus, Anthony Albanese The Nightly

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Labor call from within to reconsider US relationship

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is facing a push from within Labor to reconsider how reliable the US is an ally and stick by a pledge he made nearly a decade ago to join a ban on nuclear weapons.

Katina Curtis

Pauline Hanson doubled down on her criticism of Victoria Premier Jacinta Allan.

NewsPremiumHanson doubles down on Vic Premier over sexism row

Pauline Hanson has doubled down on her criticism of Victoria Premier Jacinta Allan after she was targeted by a sexist political campaign.

Nathan Schmidt

The ABC announced earlier this month that Ms Tame would host a new four-part series podcast. ABC Australia

NEWSABC boss’ big call on Tame podcast

Grace Tame’s podcast deal with the ABC has faced fierce condemnation from politicians and commentators after her pro-Palestinian rally chants.

Tia Clarkson-Pascoe

Australia is pushing for an exemption from a fresh bid by the US to impose tariffs. (Susie Dodds/AAP PHOTOS)

PoliticsPremiumAussie exports face billion-dollar hit from US tariffs

Donald Trump is seeking to impose tariffs he has said are aimed at targeting slavery, which would cost Australia more than $1 billion a year.

Lucinda Garbutt-Young

U.S. President Donald Trump at Madison Square Garden.

BasketballCommentsTrump booed as security tightened for NBA Finals blockbuster

WATCH: US president Donald Trump has received a largely negative reaction amid an appearance at an NBA Finals game that saw security ramped up in New York City.

Chris Robinson

Veteran criminal lawyer Sam Macedone said Mr Blessing would have a ‘strong’ case should any charges be laid against him. NewsWire / Joel Carrett

UPDATEDPremiumMinns praises homeowner who shot intruder

As the public waits to find out if a NSW man will be charged for shooting an alleged home invader, the Premier has weighed in.

Jack Nivison

Israel's Itamar Ben-Gvir faced criticism over video he posted after the detention of Gaza activists. (AP PHOTO)

Law and orderPremiumItaly probes Israel's Ben-Gvir over Gaza flotilla

Italian prosecutors have launched an investigation into Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir over his treatment of activists from a flotilla.

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Angus Taylor has indicated the coalition will work with anyone to help remove Labor from power. (Susie Dodds/AAP PHOTOS)

PoliticsPremiumCoalition leaves door open to working with One Nation

Angus Taylor has not ruled out doing preference deals with Pauline Hanson to kick out Labor from government as One Nation rises in the polls.

Tess Ikonomou

Liberal Party president Tony Abbott.

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Abbott backs One Nation move as Taylor hits out

LIVE UPDATES: Former prime minister Tony Abbott has backed a major Coalition move involving One Nation as Opposition Leader Angus Taylor hits out.

Max Corstorphan

The security threat bringing Australia and Germany together.

Federal PoliticsVideoCommentsWong deepens Germany ties as global tensions rise

Australia and Germany are deepening defence and security cooperation as concerns grow over Iran, Ukraine and instability in the Indo-Pacific.

Madeline Cove

French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz have dropped a jet project. (AP PHOTO)

PoliticsPremiumFrance and Germany scrap joint fighter jet project

The leaders of Germany and France have agreed to scrap a landmark project to develop and build a new-generation fighter jet, officials say.

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Activists have protested against planned construction inside Nairobi National Park. (AP PHOTO)

PoliticsPremiumKenya police arrest ex-chief justice at park protest

Kenya's former chief justice David Maraga has been arrested alongside other activists protesting planned construction inside Nairobi National Park.

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Premier Jacinta Allan insists none of her colleagues have asked her to stand down. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

PoliticsPremiumPremier 'all in' as dire poll fuels leadership chatter

A poll showing a decades-old state government remains firmly on the nose has amped up pressure on a deeply unpopular premier.

Callum Godde and William Ton

Women currently make up more than 71 per cent of all primary carers in Australia. (Joe Castro/AAP PHOTOS)

PoliticsPremiumWomen to be hardest-hit by sweeping NDIS changes

Cost-saving measures to target the National Disability Insurance Scheme are likely to put responsibility back on families.

Lucinda Garbutt-Young

A probe has exposed evidence of bullying, intimidation and violence on worksites. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)

Law and orderPremiumWitnesses recalled as probe into rogue union extended

A commission of inquiry into a rogue union is set to resume with key witnesses due to return to the stand for cross-examination.

Andrew Stafford

Thousands of people have rallied against a ballot paper shortage and demanded new local elections. (EPA PHOTO)

PoliticsPremiumS.Korea to overhaul elections after ballot shortage

Ballot paper shortages during South Korea's local elections have triggered a public outcry, prompting promises to reform "a grave infringement of voter rights".

Jack Kim

Anthony Albanese, who is not stupid, discovers the economy.

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Anthony Albanese, who is not stupid, discovers the economy

AARON PATRICK: ‘It’s the economy, stupid,’ the prime minister said today, raising the question: why did it take him five budgets to try and fix it?

Aaron Patrick

Pauline Hanson’s One Nation has capitalised on “unease and anger” in the electorate, becoming the most popular political party in the nation.

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Pivot to One Nation shows a hunger for change

A flat economy, low growth and the spectre of a per capita recession is weighing heavily on the minds of hardworking Australians.

Just 441 days into Basil Zempilas’s first term as leader of the WA Liberal Party, the Opposition Leader is confident he can win over the State by the next election.

State PoliticsCommentsPremiumBasil Zempilas declares he can become Premier in 2029

Just 441 days into Basil Zempilas’s first term as leader of the WA Liberal Party, the Opposition Leader is confident he can win over the State by the next election.

Caitlin Vinci

The UK government wants ?device controls that prevent ?children sharing sexually explicit images. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

PoliticsPremiumUK gives Big Tech ultimatum over children sending nudes

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has warned technology companies to stop children sharing explicit images on their devices or face a change to the law.

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Nationals MPs are being ‘targeted’ over NSW sex-selection abortion ban, an MP has claimed.

EXCLUSIVENationals MPs ‘targeted’ over abortion ban

A Nationals MP targeted over a bill to ban sex-selection abortion has accused campaign organisers of being “politically mischievous”.

Nathan Schmidt

The security breach has sparked fears that there is a weapon inside Acacia Prison.

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Weapon fears after inmate tunnels under Acacia Prison fence

An inmate at WA’s Acacia Prison dug under a security fence to retrieve a smuggled package that remains missing, sparking fears among staff that a weapon is now inside the facility.

Charlton Hart