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- Israeli president’s five-day Australia visit locked inby AAP on 28 January 2026 at 08:23
Israel's president will meet with Bondi victims and Australian leaders during an official visit, as Scott Morrison calls for Islamic preachers to be accredited.
- Iran’s rial hits new low after economic crisis, unrestby AAP on 28 January 2026 at 06:00
Iran's rial has lost about five per cent of its value in the January as a result of the unrest caused by the country's economic crisis.
- TikTok settles as social media addiction trial to beginby AAP on 28 January 2026 at 05:10
TikTok has agreed to settle in a landmark social media addiction lawsuit just before the trial kicked off, the plaintiff's attorneys confirmed
- PM’s East Timor visit complicated by past ‘chicanery’by AAP on 28 January 2026 at 05:00
Anthony Albanese will visit one of Australia's closest neighbours, but progress on a "thorn in the side" of the diplomatic relationship is unlikely.
- The Robodebt six. Is the NACC protecting Scott Morrison?by Paul Begley on 28 January 2026 at 04:00
The NACC is considering investigating those deemed most responsible for Robodebt, and whether to make the hearing - any hearing - public.
- Rate hikes, affordability won’t curb house pricesby AAP on 28 January 2026 at 04:00
Property professionals are confident that housing prices will continue to grow in 2026, despite worries about higher interest rates and affordability.
- Heat reprieve for some but others set to swelter againby AAP on 28 January 2026 at 02:30
Millions of Australians will wake to cooler conditions after a day of record-breaking heat, though not everyone will escape the scorching temperatures.
- Rival leaders hold fire on cementing coalition break-upby AAP on 28 January 2026 at 02:30
Parliament returns next week, but neither the Liberals nor the Nationals have named a new shadow ministry after their ugly political divorce.
- Crucial inflation data to determine interest rate callby AAP on 28 January 2026 at 02:30
An underlying inflation figure higher than the RBA's forecast could force it to hike rates, but there's a case for waiting to see how spending data plays out.
- India, EU finalise landmark trade deal: Modiby AAP on 27 January 2026 at 15:59
After nearly two decades of on-off negotiations, a trade deal between India and the European Union has been sealed, according to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
- Bad laws will not stop hate speech, but invoke tyrannyby Greg Barns on 27 January 2026 at 15:26
The Bill to Combat Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism risks undermining rights, due process and democratic accountability, the first stages of tyranny.
- Santos hails first shipment of Barossa gas to Japanby AAP on 27 January 2026 at 14:02
After legal challenges and pandemic delays, the first Barossa LNG shipment is bound for Japan, marking an "outstanding achievement" for Santos.
- Tweets and bombs. Both get you arrestedby Kim Wingerei on 27 January 2026 at 11:08
A Sydney Palestinian activist has been arrested and charged with "inciting violence" against politicians on social media.
- Trump raising tariffs on South Korean importsby AAP on 27 January 2026 at 10:52
Donald Trump says he's raising tariffs on some South Korean imports to 25 per cent, accusing the country of "not living up" to its trade deal with Washington.
- Key RBA concern eases ahead of crucial inflation printby AAP on 27 January 2026 at 10:43
An easing in capacity constraints will help soothe some worried minds at Martin Place, but hot inflation data could still force the Reserve Bank to hike rates.
- ‘Very deep poverty’ in Britain hits 30-year highby AAP on 27 January 2026 at 10:40
Ten per cent of people in Britain are living "in very deep poverty", with children disproportionately affected, a report has found.
- ‘Very deep poverty’ in Britain hits 30-year highby AAP on 27 January 2026 at 10:40
Ten per cent of people in Britain are living "in very deep poverty", with children disproportionately affected, a report has found.
- Liberal leader’s allies vow support amid spill ‘frenzy’by AAP on 27 January 2026 at 09:13
Liberal MPs have called for unity and declared their support for Sussan Ley as speculation about her numbered days as opposition leader grows.
- Canada PM calls Trump’s tariff threats as blusterby AAP on 27 January 2026 at 07:01
Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney has played down Donald Trump's threat to impose a 100 per cent tariff on goods imported to the US from Canada.
- Infant formula recall hits Danone, Nestle sharesby AAP on 27 January 2026 at 05:41
Several European dairy companies have issued precautionary recalls of infant milk powder over concerns it may be contaminated with the toxin cereulide.
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