As Islamabad prepares for high-stakes US-Iran talks, the fragile ceasefire tied to the Iran war faces fresh uncertainty amid continued fighting in Lebanon and disputes over the terms of the …
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Hungary election campaigns enter final stretch as Orbán fights to remain in power
by Ava Mercerby Ava MercerAs Hungary heads toward Sunday’s election, opposition challenger Péter Magyar is urging supporters not to become complacent, while Viktor Orbán is appealing to voters with a warning that a change …
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Middle East crisis live: Trump casts doubt on Iran war ceasefire as tensions rise over Strait of Hormuz
by Ava Mercerby Ava MercerIsrael and Hezbollah continued to exchange strikes as Pakistan prepared to host high-stakes Iran-US talks in Islamabad, with officials insisting the weekend negotiations would go ahead despite growing doubts over …
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Starmer says he is ‘fed up’ with Trump and Putin’s impact on UK energy costs
by Ava Mercerby Ava MercerKeir Starmer said he is tired of global disruptions from Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin affecting British household and business energy bills, as he called for action to restore shipping …
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Trump casts doubt on Iran war ceasefire as Strait of Hormuz remains closed
by Ava Mercerby Ava MercerAs Israel and Hezbollah continue to exchange strikes, the fragile ceasefire linked to the Iran conflict is facing fresh uncertainty. In Islamabad, Pakistan is preparing for weekend negotiations between Iran …
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Who is Péter Magyar, the man leading Hungary’s polls ahead of election?
by Ava Mercerby Ava MercerPéter Magyar, once a loyalist within Viktor Orbán’s political orbit, has become the face of Hungary’s fast-rising opposition movement as the country heads toward a pivotal election.
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Could Trump be forced out of office? Why the 25th amendment is back in the conversation
by Ava Mercerby Ava MercerAfter Donald Trump secured a temporary ceasefire with Iran, calls emerged from both the left and the right to invoke the 25th amendment and remove him from office. In this …
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Australia live: former children’s commissioner condemns spit hoods on 10-year-olds in the NT
by Ava Mercerby Ava MercerAnne Hollonds has criticised governments for continuing to rely on harsh, punitive policies that keep children locked up, as the use of spit hoods on 10-year-olds in the Northern Territory …
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Netanyahu says Iran ceasefire does not include Lebanon as Hezbollah fires rockets at Israel
by Ava Mercerby Ava MercerBenjamin Netanyahu said the Iran ceasefire does not cover Lebanon, as tensions remained high after Hezbollah launched rockets at Israel and international calls grew for any wider truce to address …
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Labor dismisses Tony Abbott’s calls for Australia to join war in Middle East
by Ava Mercerby Ava MercerThe Albanese government has rejected Tony Abbott’s push for Australia to take part in the conflict in the Middle East, as debate continues over the war’s regional and economic consequences. …
