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US, Japan, Russia coasts battered by 3-5m tsunami waves as Pacific nations brace for rising seas
Experts have warned that the largest earthquake in 14 years could set off a chain of volcanic eruptions across the Pacific Ocean – putting millions at risk.
‘When, not if’: Australia’s position as Canada, Britain and France move to recognise Palestine statehood
Canada has joined the UK and France in a growing historic call for change in the Middle East. Now Australia’s position is clearer.
Virginia city councilman set on fire by man who dumped bucket of petrol on him
A councilman in the US has been set on fire by a man who stormed into his workplace carrying a bucket of fuel, in the latest sickening attack against an elected official.
Warning to Albo after allies’ big Gaza move
The Coalition is warning against jumping the gun on recognising Palestine as a state after another Australian ally vowed to do so.
US politics live: Kamala Harris’ major election announcement
Former US vice president and 2024 presidential candidate Kamala Harris has made a huge call on her future. Follow our live coverage.

Here is what the different tsunami alerts mean.
Warning, advisory, watch? They’ve got very different meanings.
U.S. Hits Brazil With 50% Tariffs and Sanctions in Sharp Escalation
The White House hit Brazil on Wednesday with a 50 percent tariff and sanctions on a justice overseeing investigations into former President Jair Bolsonaro.
Canada to Recognize Palestinian State at the U.N. General Assembly
Canada joins France and Britain in taking similar steps, after months of increasing criticism of Israel by Prime Minister Mark Carney.
What Countries Recognize a Palestinian State: A Map
In the past week alone, three new countries have said they are ready to bestow recognition on a Palestinian state.
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‘When, not if’: Australia’s position as Canada, Britain and France move to recognise Palestine statehood
Canada has joined the UK and France in a growing historic call for change in the Middle East. Now Australia’s position is clearer.
Millions of Aussies to cop a drenching
One Aussie state is expected to receive up to 150mm of rain within days, as its capital city sets a bleak winter record.
Protesters’ defiant as bridge court battle looms
Organisers of a pro-Palestine march across the Sydney Harbour Bridge are defiant as the threat of court action looms.
Police seize $38m in fraud case
Alleged ringleaders of a “large-scale” loan fraud scheme across Sydney have been arrested, with police seizing Bentleys, a Ferrari, cash, watches and bank accounts.
Con-woman’s partner charged with assault
The partner of Melissa Caddick has been charged with assaulting a 73-year-old woman in a park near where the con-woman vanished.