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Penny Wong sets the ball rolling
Australia’s chief diplomat has touched down in Washington, where a meeting could set the stage for talks between Anthony Albanese and Donald Trump.
Clues about the missing hard drive of the Christchurch terrorist — in a real estate listing
What looks like an ordinary property listing for a flat in New Zealand holds a chilling clue about the man who carried out one of the most shocking acts in recent memory.
‘Bugger off’: Albo rejects Trump ‘snub’
Anthony Albanese is insisting he has a “respectful” relationship with Donald Trump as months drag on without a meeting in sight.
‘Fast enough?’: Ex-spy chief’s key question
A former spy chief has revealed what he thinks the “real issue” with Australia’s defence spending is.
‘Don’t know’: Chilling truth about Iran
The head of the agency responsible for controlling nuclear weapons has made a chilling admission in just three words: “We don’t know.”

Dangerous Heat Grips Much of Europe, With More to Come
A punishing heat wave broke records in southern Europe and hasn’t peaked yet in some places, prompting warnings to residents, employers and tourists to alter their habits.
Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra Suspended Amid Cambodia Dispute
Paetongtarn Shinawatra is accused of ethical lapses in a conversation with the Cambodian leader Hun Sen and has faced calls to resign.
The Prada Sandal That Led to Cries of Cultural Theft in India
An uproar over a shoe that resembles leather footwear worn by many Indians shows a growing sense that the country should be recognized for its products that collect fame internationally.
How the Hottest Place in India Survives
It’s 40 degrees Celsius (104 Fahrenheit), and it’s only 10 a.m. Welcome to Sri Ganganagar.
Taiwan’s President Takes on China, and His Opponents, in Speaking Tour
Lai Ching-te is ramping up his warnings about China’s threat to Taiwan. Critics say he is stoking divisions, and risking blowback from Beijing.

‘Enormous’: Warning to stay indoors as NSW weather system only ‘going to worsen’, homes evacuated
NSW residents are bracing for up to 120mm of rain and 125km/h winds, as homes on the coast are evacuated.
Big update after horror double fatal crash
A major development has emerged in the against the young son of a court sheriff accused of killing two children through dangerous driving.
Update on cancelled flights amid ‘bomb cyclone’
A major flight update has been issued for Sydney travellers as a “bomb cyclone” wreaks havoc for travellers across the east coast.
Beloved Play School actor dies at 86
Tributes have begun to pour in for a beloved Australian actor and original Play School presenter following his death aged 86.
‘Ridiculous Mexican standoff’ killing
A man has lost his appeal after a “ridiculous Mexican standoff” ended in tragedy, with his life sentence upheld for fatally shooting another man.