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New Zealand says ‘no’ to Palestine recognition while Hamas remains in Gaza

“With a war raging, Hamas remaining the de facto government of Gaza, and no clarity on next steps, too many questions remain about the future State of Palestine for it to be prudent for New Zealand to announce recognition at this time.”

Why time in books doesn’t tick like a clock

Writers bend and fracture time in their stories, creating structures that feel closer to the workings of memory than to the ticking of a clock.

Harjinder Singh’s deadly Florida crash forces Trump to put brakes on “dangerous” foreign truck drivers

California, where illegal immigrant Harjinder Singh was granted a CDL despite failing both an English test and a traffic sign assessment, was singled out as the worst offender with more than a quarter of non-domiciled CDLs reviewed in the state had been improperly issued.

Albanese strengthens global ties with UN, UK and UAE push on climate, trade and digital safety

Albanese held one-on-one talks with Starmer, praising the UK-Australia Free Trade Agreement that came into force in May 2023 and noting rising exports, particularly in food and agriculture.

Illegal immigrant truck driver Partap Singh remains in ICE custody after crash leaves 5-year-old with life-altering injuries

Partap Singh, who crossed the southern border illegally in October 2022, caused a crash with his 18-wheeler in June 2024 that injured several people and left 5-year-old Dalilah with life-altering injuries.

‘There is no place for antisemitism’: Australia confronts Iran and calls for peace in Middle East at United Nations

“Australia is calling for a ceasefire. For the immediate release of the hostages. For aid to flow to those in desperate need. And for the terrorists of Hamas to have no role in Gaza’s future. And this week, Australia recognised the State of Palestine.”

55-year-old man charged for allegedly seeking sexually explicit images from undercover cop

The report alleged that an online user was seeking sexually explicit images from a person believed to be a 14-year-old girl in the US.

‘Your countries are going to hell’: Trump’s UN speech explained by an expert

Eight decades after its founding in the wake of the second world war, it is not a good time for the UN.

“Abused and weaponised”: Spender criticises anti-immigration rhetoric, Price defends grassroots views

"My mum taught me to stand up for myself and multiculturalism… No Australian can make me feel like a stranger in my country.”

Albanese urges US investors to back a ‘Future Made in Australia’

The Prime Minister emphasised Australia’s vast deposits of lithium, nickel, zinc and rare earths, as well as its status as the world’s sunniest continent.

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Museum of Chinese in Australia opens in Sydney to celebrate more than 180 years of history and heritage

“This museum will celebrate a vital thread through the history of our modern nation. I can’t think of a better site than Haymarket – a place synonymous with the Chinese-Australian story – or a more fitting time of year to open it.”

Trump hikes global tariffs to 15% as the fallout from Supreme Court loss continues

Trump had imposed sweeping “reciprocal tariffs” last year under an emergency powers act, but the court ruled this law did not authorise him to do so.

South Africa hammer India by 76 runs, end unbeaten run in T20 World Cup

Bumrah was India’s standout bowler with 3/15, becoming India’s highest wicket-taker in T20 World Cup history
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