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In a rare personal attack on a foreign leader, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has lashed out at Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, calling him a “weak” politician who “betrayed Israel” and…
Israel has said it will deliver its response by Friday to international mediators over a new Gaza ceasefire plan accepted by Hamas, as international pressure mounts to end a war that has killed more than 62,000…
Newly elected One Nation senator Warwick Stacey has resigned from the Australian Senate, citing personal health issues, just months after securing his seat. Stacey, a former British army officer, was elected in May,…
Pharmaceutical giant CSL has announced it will slash nearly 3,000 jobs worldwide, in a sweeping cost-cutting program aimed at streamlining its operations and safeguarding future growth despite reporting higher profits.…
The meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, and several European leaders produced two main outcomes: plans for a future meeting between Zelensky and Russian President…
Since assuming office in 2022, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has placed ordinary Australians at the center of his government’s priorities. His leadership is defined by a commitment to making life fairer, more…
Australia experienced a week filled with dramatic rescues, chilling crimes, and extraordinary discoveries, capturing both national and international attention. Miraculous Escape at Cabarita Beach In New South Wales, a…
Israel’s foreign minister Gideon Sa’ar, has revoked the visas of Australian representatives to the Palestinian Authority, escalating tensions after the Albanese government cancelled the visa of a far-right Israeli…
Australia recorded its coldest temperature of the year overnight, with the chill coinciding with yet another stretch of heavy rain and flooding threats for Sydney and much of the east coast. According to 9News, at…
Donald Trump has claimed that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy could bring an end to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine “almost immediately,” suggesting responsibility for peace lies in Kyiv rather than Moscow. In a…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will meet with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington on Monday, as Trump signals a major shift in his approach to ending the 3½-year war. Instead of pursuing a ceasefire,…
More than 100,000 passengers have been affected after Air Canada canceled 623 flights as cabin crew began a strike. The union representing over 10,000 flight attendants confirmed the 72-hour industrial action early…
As 9News reports, Queensland has been struck by its largest on-shore earthquake in half a century, with the tremor registering a magnitude of 5.6. The earthquake hit at 9:50am on Thursday, with its epicentre near…
Police have arrested four people after heated clashes broke out between officers and protesters who converged on Melbourne’s CBD to counter a rally on Saturday morning, reports ABC. Footage from Russell Street showed a…
The highly anticipated meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin ended without any agreement to bring an end to the three-year war between Russia and Ukraine. On Friday, August…
1. Historic First Meeting in Years On August 15, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump met Russian President Vladimir Putin at Joint Base Elmendorf–Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska. This was: The first in-person…
From unexpected courtroom antics to wildlife taking over city streets, this past week delivered a mix of the bizarre, the hilarious, and the downright unforgettable. In Adelaide, Australia, 53-year-old Bethany…
Both Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin have arrived in Alaska ahead of historic talks about Russia-Ukraine war between these two world's giant political figures. Putin, who is wanted by the International Criminal Court…
It is not only Russian President Vladimir Putin who is heading to Alaska for landmark talks on US soil. ABC is reporting that a delegation of high-ranking Russian officials, many of them close allies of Putin, will…
This week, social media lit up with a vibrant mix of uplifting moments, celebrity revelations, and cultural debates. From rare wildlife footage in India to viral podcast snippets and online controversies, here’s a look…
A 41-year-old man, who was already facing charges over a dramatic altercation with Australian Federal Police (AFP) at Sydney Airport, has been re-arrested after allegedly assaulting several people at Central Station…
U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are set to meet for a highly anticipated summit in Alaska on Friday, August 14, at 3:30 p.m. ET, to discuss the war in Ukraine. The location is…
From pioneering inventions to groundbreaking academic achievements, students around the globe are proving that determination, creativity, and innovation know no age limits. This August has seen remarkable milestones…
This August, a wave of creativity swept across stages and screens, proving that comedy is no longer the sole domain of professional stand-ups. Everyday people — from office workers to students — have been captivating…