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Four Dead in New South Wales Floods Amid Snake Warnings

Four Dead in New South Wales Floods Amid Snake Warnings

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Four people have died and one person is missing after severe flooding in the state of New South Wales in eastern Australia, according to local authorities.

Sweden Seeks to Restart EU-Australia Trade Deal Talks

Sweden Seeks to Restart EU-Australia Trade Deal Talks

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The Government will at a ministerial meeting in Brussels take the initiative to start negotiations on a trade agreement with Australia again. We want new trade routes for our companies, it is extra important now, says Foreign Trade Minister Benjamin Dousa (The Moderate Party)

Australia's Labor Government Wins Election, Expands Parliamentary Majority

Australia's Labor Government Wins Election, Expands Parliamentary Majority

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Australia's Labor-led government will remain in power for three more years. It wins the federal election and appears to expand its majority in parliament

US Imposes Tariffs on Remote Penguin Islands in Australian Territory

US Imposes Tariffs on Remote Penguin Islands in Australian Territory

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A group of uninhabited volcanic islands covered by glaciers has been drawn into the US trade war, reports The Guardian.

Global Leaders Rally Against Trump's Tariffs to Avert Trade War

Global Leaders Rally Against Trump's Tariffs to Avert Trade War

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Donald Trump's tariffs imply a fundamental change for global trade that will weaken the West, warns the US's allies. Even from China, harsh criticism is coming

Australia furious with American who stole wombat

Australia furious with American who stole wombat

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An American influencer sparks outrage in Australia for having snatched a joey from a worried wombat. She has now left the country

Many called to the meeting about a Ukrainian force

Many called to the meeting about a Ukrainian force

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Military representatives from over 30 countries will gather for Tuesday's talks in Paris about a potential security force in Ukraine.

Australia considers peacekeeping forces for Ukraine

Australia considers peacekeeping forces for Ukraine

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Australia is considering sending peacekeeping forces to Ukraine, announces Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

Airlines Warned as China Practices with Live Ammunition

Airlines Warned as China Practices with Live Ammunition

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Several international flights between Australia and New Zealand have been redirected due to three Chinese warships along Australia's eastern coast, reports the media company ABC.

Saudi Arabia Gives Israel the Cold Shoulder

Saudi Arabia Gives Israel the Cold Shoulder

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Donald Trump's statement about the USA "taking over" Gaza and the Palestinians leaving the area is dismissed by several countries. A normalization between Saudi Arabia and Israel is not current unless the Palestinians get their own state, announces the Saudi foreign ministry

Synagogue fire in Melbourne "likely" terrorist crime

Synagogue fire in Melbourne "likely" terrorist crime

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Demands on IT giants: Protect children or pay

Demands on IT giants: Protect children or pay

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Australia has put its foot down against popular platforms like Facebook, Instagram and X. Social media is banned for children under 16 years old – now the tech giants must find ways to stop young people from using them

Demand on tech giants: Protect children or pay

Demand on tech giants: Protect children or pay

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Australia has put its foot down against popular platforms like Facebook, Instagram and X. Social media is banned for children under 16 – now the tech giants must find ways to stop young people from using them

Tiktok and Meta criticize Australia's ban

Tiktok and Meta criticize Australia's ban

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Social media giants are critical of Australia's upcoming law that prohibits persons under 16 years of age from registering on platforms such as Tiktok, X, and Instagram.

Australia bans social media for minors

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Australia bans social media for minors

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Young people under 16 years old in Australia may be banned from social media within a year. Both chambers of Parliament have given the thumbs up to a world-unique ban

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs warns Swedes after several deaths in Laos

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs warns Swedes after several deaths in Laos

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As backpacker tourists, they partied around in the tourist town of Vang Vieng in Laos. But the drinks seem to have contained deadly methanol

Australia: 16-year limit for Tiktok

Australia: 16-year limit for Tiktok

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Children and young people under 16 years old in Australia may be banned from social media in a year. The government has put its foot down at 16, not 14 years, in a bill, reports ABC

Trump plans to meet Modi

Trump plans to meet Modi

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Australia promises age limit for social media

Australia promises age limit for social media

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Supported after ridiculed Olympic dance: "Crushing"

Supported after ridiculed Olympic dance: "Crushing"

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The Australian breakdancer Rachael "Raygun" Gunn has been ridiculed on social media after her performance in the Olympic Games. Now she's getting support from her teammates

Russian couple accused of spying in Australia

Russian couple accused of spying in Australia

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A 40-year-old woman and her husband are accused of trying to obtain defense secrets for Russia's sake, according to Australian police. The spy-suspected couple risks up to 15 years in prison

Stella Assange on her husband: He needs time

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Stella Assange on her husband: He needs time

Julian Assange has landed in his home country of Australia. After 14 years of legal wrangling, the WikiLeaks founder is a free man, since he pleaded guilty to spreading military secrets in an agreement with the USA

Assange's Mother: "A Victory for Quiet Diplomacy"

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Assange's Mother: "A Victory for Quiet Diplomacy"

That Julian Assange now appears to be on his way to being free is a victory for quiet diplomacy, according to his mother Christine Assange. The Australian government believes the case has dragged on for too long, nothing is gained by keeping Assange imprisoned any longer

China and Australia give their relationship a chance

China and Australia give their relationship a chance