Australia’s bid to reach the Billie Jean King Cup Finals has started badly in Melbourne, with Talia Gibson beaten in the opening singles and Harriet Dart also giving Great Britain …
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Politics
Trump casts doubt on Iran ceasefire as Strait of Hormuz remains closed and regional tensions persist
Pakistan is preparing to host weekend talks between Iran and the US, even as the fragile ceasefire tied to the wider conflict faces new uncertainty. Israel and Hezbollah continue to …
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Elon Musk’s xAI has sued Colorado to block a new state law that is due to take effect in June and would require AI systems to help protect residents from …
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Politics
Australia news live: Albanese finalises fuel security deal with Singapore; Dutton given key board appointment by Queensland government
Live political and global updates as Anthony Albanese finalises a fuel security deal with Singapore, while Peter Dutton receives a board appointment from the Queensland government. The feed also includes …
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Israel and Hezbollah continue exchanging strikes while Pakistan prepares to host high-stakes US-Iran negotiations that officials say are still set for the weekend. Amid continued violence in Lebanon and uncertainty …
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Live coverage of Australian politics includes commentary on the Iran war’s economic impact, pressure on the government over Israel arms contracts, and the Queensland government’s appointment of Peter Dutton to …
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Politics
Netanyahu says Iran ceasefire does not include Lebanon as Hezbollah fires rockets at Israel
Benjamin Netanyahu said the shaky ceasefire with Iran does not cover Lebanon, as Hezbollah launched rockets toward Israel and UK foreign minister Yvette Cooper called for Lebanon to be included …
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Politics
Labor dismisses Tony Abbott’s calls for Australia to join war as Queensland MP Jimmy Sullivan found dead
Labor has rejected Tony Abbott’s call for Australia to join the war, while the day’s political discussion also turned to the death of Queensland MP Jimmy Sullivan. In other developments, …
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Melissa Chiu, director of the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden for 12 years, is leaving the Smithsonian to take over at the Guggenheim Museum in New York. She says the …
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Politics
Tony Abbott urges Australia to join Middle East conflict as Queensland MP Jimmy Sullivan found dead
Tony Abbott has renewed calls for Australia to support its allies militarily in the Middle East, while the day’s live political coverage also reported that Queensland MP Jimmy Sullivan was …
