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‘Weak’: Albo’s Trump response slammed
Anthony Albanese has been called “soft and weak” after he responded to Donald Trump’s dig at non-US troops who fought in Afghanistan.
‘No evidence’: Shooting fallout grows
Donald Trump has sought to apportion blame after a second deadly shooting by his government’s immigration agents, as his predecessors weigh in.
235 million Americans hit by monster storm
Tens of thousands of flights have been cancelled and almost a million Americans are experiencing power outages as a monster storm rages across the US.
Iranian leader hiding, son left in charge
Iran’s Supreme Leader has been forced to take drastic action amid a war of words with Donald Trump and heightened fears of a strike.
ICE shoots another person dead, chaos erupts
Donald Trump has issued a scathing response after the fatal shooting of an American nurse by an immigration agent, as protests erupt across major US cities.

Another Fatal Shooting in Minneapolis
Events like this, where eyewitness video and independent reporting contradict the government’s account, highlight the importance of press freedom.
Amid Two-Week Internet Blackout, Some Iranians Are Getting Back Online
Many in Iran are gaining brief and unexplained windows of online connectivity, offering a widening glimpse of the extent of the government crackdown.
Xi’s Purge of China’s Military Brings Its Top General Down
The ouster of Gen. Zhang Youxia, who was second only to Xi Jinping in the military hierarchy, marks “the total annihilation of the high command,” one analyst said.
The Podcaster Poking at France’s Biggest Secrets
Philippe Collin makes intricate series that are reshaping how French people understand uncomfortable parts of their history. Millions are tuning in.
In Venezuela, Families Search for Relatives Who Are Detained and Missing
Even as dozens of political prisoners have been freed, at least 66 people taken by state authorities and never heard from again remain missing, relatives and rights groups say.

Beaches closed after shark sightings
Five popular beaches have been shut down on Australia Day due to shark sightings, while two others that were closed have reopened.
‘Loved’: Rally pays tribute to shooting victims
The Invasion Day rally stood in silence for three people killed at a shooting in NSW, and a statue in Melbourne was daubed with slogans in chalk.
‘Extraordinary’: Albo welcomes new Aussies
Anthony Albanese has warmly welcomed a group of Aussies to the country who will finally be able to chase their dreams in the land of opportunity.
‘Got the numbers’: Huge call on leader
Speculation is intensifying of a Liberal Party leadership spill as parliamentarians from all sides weigh into the debate.
‘Weak’: Albo’s Trump response slammed
Anthony Albanese has been called “soft and weak” after he responded to Donald Trump’s dig at non-US troops who fought in Afghanistan.