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How the US 'war on woke' and women risks weakening its own military capability
2 May 2025Analysis - US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth called the Women, Peace and Security initiative 'woke' and 'divisive'. But history shows soldiers of all stripes have served with honour.
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Watch: Are podcasters, not politicians, driving Australia's Gen Z's election interest?
2 May 2025Podcast platforms like Punter's Politics are gaining traction with young Australians disillusioned by traditional media. Audio
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Trump signs order to cut funding to public broadcasters NPR, PBS
2 May 2025He has signed an executive order that aims to cut funding to news outlets, the White House said.
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Trump's push on deep sea mining imperils Nauru's commercial ambitions
Nauru's ambition to commercially mine the seabed is likely at risk following President Donald Trump's executive order aimed at fast-tracking ocean mining.
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Undecided voters may shake up Australian election
Analysis - The number of soft voters is significantly higher than at previous elections.
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Met Gala 2025: What to know about fashion's biggest night
2 May 2025The Met Gala returns to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York this Monday, drawing a phalanx of A-listers to the famous red carpet event.
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The Ukraine minerals deal is largely symbolic - but that's enough for Trump
2 May 2025Analysis - It provides both good news and optics, but is ultimately a forced deal with a complex future.
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Trump sacks security advisor over scandal, moves him to top UN job
2 May 2025The man embroiled in a scandal over a chat group leak has been sacked, President Donald Trump confirms. Audio
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Defeating enemies 'supreme objective', not freeing hostages - Netanyahu
Benjamin Netanyahu's comments drew backlash from representatives of hostage families.
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Apple expects $1.5 billion hit from Trump's tariffs
2 May 2025Apple shares slipped more than 3 percent in after-market trading despite a better first-quarter result than expected.
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Blow to Forest's Champions League hopes as Brentford win 2-0
2 May 2025Nottingham Forest have four games left against Crystal Palace, Leicester City, West Ham and Chelsea.
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Focus of Australian election shifts to effect of minor parties
2 May 2025While polls show Labor is expected win, it may yet require the support of independent MPs to form an outright majority in Parliament. Audio
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Cyberattacks hit UK retailers including Harrods, M&S
2 May 2025It was unclear if the attacks were linked.
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Dutton hints at Coalition campaign failure as polls show Albanese majority in sight
2 May 2025Pre-polling suggests Labor is on track to retain its majority in the Australian elections. Audio
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The Trump bump and the Australian election
2 May 2025Australia could be the second major nation where voters in a federal election have done a U-turn on hardline, Trump-light style leaders.
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Ukraine and US sign minerals deal after two-month delay
1 May 2025Trump had initially demanded rights to Ukraine's mineral wealth as compensation for the billions of dollars in US weapons.
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Will Kiwis' pathway to Australian citizenship be safe in upcoming election?
1 May 2025Kiwis in Australia are following the election closely.
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Pakistan claims India planning to launch military action
1 May 2025Tensions between the nuclear-armed neighbours escalated following a deadly attack on tourists in Indian Kashmir.
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US economy shrinks as tariffs unleash flood of imports
1 May 2025Consumer confidence is near five-year lows and business sentiment has tanked.
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Nuclear policy could hold key to Australian election
1 May 2025Opposition leader Peter Dutton is expected to finally reveal how his party plans to pay for its controversial nuclear policy. Audio
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Cybercriminals have stolen almost 100 staff logins at Australia's Big Four banks, experts say
1 May 2025It puts those businesses at higher risk of mass data theft and ransomware attacks, according to cyber security researchers.
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Australia needs to defend itself, Albanese says, amid Trump policy volatility
30 Apr 2025The US president's hefty tariffs and volatile diplomacy have sparked debate over whether Australia should increase defence spending to increase self-reliance.
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Mushroom trial: Lawyer says three deaths were a 'terrible accident'
30 Apr 2025Erin Patterson admits foraging mushrooms, but did not deliberately seek out death cap mushrooms, jury told.
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'Victory of justice over tyranny' - 50 years since end of Vietnam War
30 Apr 2025The fall of Saigon marked the end of a 20-year conflict that killed some 3 million Vietnamese and nearly 60,000 Americans.
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