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Four Dead in New South Wales Floods Amid Snake Warnings

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. .

Four Dead in New South Wales Floods Amid Snake Warnings

Sweden Seeks to Restart EU-Australia Trade Deal Talks

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).

Sweden Seeks to Restart EU-Australia Trade Deal Talks

Australia's Labor Government Wins Election, Expands Parliamentary Majority

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.

Australia's Labor Government Wins Election, Expands Parliamentary Majority

US Imposes Tariffs on Remote Penguin Islands in Australian Territory

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

US Imposes Tariffs on Remote Penguin Islands in Australian Territory

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

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.

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

Australia furious with American who stole wombat

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

Australia furious with American who stole wombat

Many called to the meeting about a Ukrainian force

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

Many called to the meeting about a Ukrainian force

Australia considers peacekeeping forces for Ukraine

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

Australia considers peacekeeping forces for Ukraine

Airlines Warned as China Practices with Live Ammunition

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. .

Airlines Warned as China Practices with Live Ammunition

Saudi Arabia Gives Israel the Cold Shoulder

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.

Saudi Arabia Gives Israel the Cold Shoulder

Synagogue fire in Melbourne "likely" terrorist crime

The arson attack on a synagogue in Melbourne, Australia, on Friday is likely a terrorist crime and is now being investigated as such, reports [The Guardian](https://www. theguardian.

Synagogue fire in Melbourne "likely" terrorist crime

Demands on IT giants: Protect children or pay

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.

Demands on IT giants: Protect children or pay

Demand on tech giants: Protect children or pay

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.

Demand on tech giants: Protect children or pay

Tiktok and Meta criticize Australia's ban

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. .

Tiktok and Meta criticize Australia's ban

Australia bans social media for minors

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.

Australia bans social media for minors

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

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

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

Australia: 16-year limit for Tiktok

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.

Australia: 16-year limit for Tiktok

Trump plans to meet Modi

The Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump is to meet India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi next week. This was announced by the former president at an election rally in Michigan on Tuesday.

Trump plans to meet Modi

Australia promises age limit for social media

Australia is to ban young children from using social media, promises Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, and adds that national legislation will be introduced as early as this year. The minimum age for children to use services like Facebook, Instagram, and Tiktok has not been determined yet, but is expected to land between 14 and 16 years.

Australia promises age limit for social media

Supported after ridiculed Olympic dance: "Crushing"

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.

Supported after ridiculed Olympic dance: "Crushing"

Russian couple accused of spying in Australia

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.

Russian couple accused of spying in Australia

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.

Stella Assange on her husband: He needs time

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.

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

China and Australia give their relationship a chance

China and Australia's differences are to be addressed, announces China's Prime Minister Li Qiang after a meeting with Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Monday. The relationship between the countries has been frosty since 2020 when Australia's government, among other things, stopped the Chinese technology giant Huawei from getting a 5G contract in the country.

China and Australia give their relationship a chance