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The UK Government has increased its terrorism threat level from “substantial” to “severe”.

World NewsVideoCommentsAussies warned of ‘severe’ risk at holiday hotspot

The destination is hugely popular with Aussies and while Smartraveller has stopped short of saying ’don’t go there’ it has some advice for those planning a visit.

Peta Rasdien

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has defended spending on intelligence agencies. NewsWire / Nikki Short

POLITICSPremiumAlbo defends intelligence spend amid counter-terror cuts

Intelligence agencies are spending less on counter-terrorism compared with five years ago despite getting more funding.

Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said China's regulations have a chilling effect on supply chains (EPA PHOTO)

World NewsUS, Chinese officials raise complaints ahead of summit

Chinese and US economic officials and trade negotiators have called for deeper co-operation and better management of trade tensions during a video call.

David Lawder and Joe Cash

Labor MP Dan Repacholi is demanding ‘urgent clarification’ about Mr Schofield’s status. NewsWire / Martin Ollman

POLITICSPremiumMP demands answers after Israel intercepts Aussies

An MP is demanding answers after a man from his electorate trying to deliver humanitarian aid was intercepted by Israeli forces.

Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer

Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke with Anthony Albanese on Thursday. NewsWire / Nikki Short

NewsPremiumISIS brides likely ‘weighing up’ Australia return: Burke

Women and children stranded in Syria may be “weighing up whether they want to come back to Australia ever”, an MP claims.

Nathan Schmidt

Foreign Minister Penny Wong said the agreement was an “important step”. NewsWire / Martin Ollman.

POLITICSPremiumChina in key fuel talks with Australia

Foreign Minister Penny Wong has revealed China has agreed to take a major step to resume jet fuel exports to Australia.

Ria Pandey and Blair Jackson

The royal commission into the Bondi terror attack says the tragedy could not have been stopped.

Middle EastVideoCommentsFears ‘burning questions’ remain after RC report handed down

RECAP: A peak body for the Australian Jewish community has raised fears over ‘burning questions’ that still remain following the release of the royal commission’s report into the Bondi massacre.

Kimberley Braddish and Madeline Cove

Donald Trump has taken to social media to launch a fresh tirade against Iran, warning the pariah country there will be ‘No more Mr Nice Guy’.

Middle EastVideoComments‘No more Mr Nice Guy’: Trump’s chilling threat to Iran

Donald Trump has taken to social media to launch a fresh tirade against Iran, warning the pariah country there will be ‘No more Mr Nice Guy’.

Peta Rasdien

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POLITICSPremiumAlbo backs UAE’s shock oil cartel exit

Anthony Albanese has weighed in on the United Arab Emirates’ decision to leave a cartel of major global oil producers.

Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 28: (L-R) King Charles III, U.S. President Donald Trump, and First Lady Melania Trump toast in the East Room during an official state dinner hosted by the President and First Lady at The White House on day two of the State Visit of King Charles III and Queen Camilla to the United States of America, on April 28, 2026 in Washington, DC. The dinner is the first formal white tie event at The White House since President George W. Bush hosted Queen Elizabeth II in 2007. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images)

Royal FamilyVideoCommentsHow King Charles stroked Trump’s ego with pointed gift

If you think it’s hard work finding the perfect gift to buy for mum this Mother’s Day, imagine the degree of difficulty in nailing the present exchange between Donald Trump and King Charles.

Peta Rasdien

Headline inflation has surged to 4.6 per cent amid fuel shocks from the Iran war. NewsWire / Andrew Henshaw

breakingPremium‘Peak higher’: Treasurer’s warning amid inflation horror

Inflation has surged on the back of fuel shocks from the Iran war. Treasurer Jim Chalmers says it could get worse.

Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer

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POLITICSPremiumUS steps in to help ISIS-linked Australians: report

Housing Minister Clare O’Neil has been grilled on reports the US has intervened to help a group of ISIS-linked Australians return home.

Ria Pandey

Anthony Albanese says Aussie fuel is secure amid concerns.

Middle EastVideoCommentsAlbanese says fuel secure as King Charles flags AUKUS role

Anthony Albanese has assured Australians fuel supplies are secure, as King Charles used his US address to highlight AUKUS as key to shared prosperity.

Madeline Cove

Under the AUKUS agreement, Australia will receive three American Virginia-class submarines. NewsWire / pool / Richard Wainwright

POLITICSPremiumCharles brands AUKUS ‘ambitious’ in historic address

King Charles has revealed his thoughts on the $368bn AUKUS during a rare and historic address to American Congress.

Ria Pandey

The Albanese government has denied assisting the group. NewsWire / Nikki Short

POLITICSPremiumAlbo lashed over ISIS brides ‘opposition’

US state officials have criticised Australia’s failure to repatriate ‘frustrated’ Islamic State families from a camp in Syria.

Angie Raphael

Donald Trump’s nominee to be the next US ambassador to Australia — David Brat — is an economics professor opposed to free trade.

World NewsVideoCommentsPremiumEverything we know about Trump’s Aussie ambassador nominee

Donald Trump’s nominee to be the next US ambassador to Australia — David Brat — is an economics professor opposed to free trade.

Stephen Johnson

Jimmy Kimmel

TVVideoCommentsKimmel unrepentant after Melania calls for him to be axed

Jimmy Kimmel has fired back after Melania Trump called for him to be sacked over a joke he made describing her as an ‘expectant widow’ just days before the Washington assassination attempt.

Peta Rasdien

A lip reader has analysed a conversation between US President Donald Trump and King Charles.

World NewsVideoCommentsLip reader reveals Trump’s sinister warning to King Charles

‘I’ve got a feeling… if he did what he said, he will wipe out the population.’

Emily Williams

Opposition defence spokesman James Paterson says government must speak plainly about security threats. NewsWire / Martin Ollman

POLITICSPremiumAlbo’s ‘weasel words’ on China called out

The Coalition’s defence spokesman is demanding Anthony Albanese speak plainly on the threat China poses to Australia.

Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer

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POLITICSPremium‘Shortcomings and failings’: Fresh blow to AUKUS

Australia’s $368bn plan to arm itself with nuclear-powered submarines risks being “derailed” by British failures, according to a UK probe.

Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer

A father has been charged with child neglect after his three young children died in a devastating house fire while he allegedly escaped the burning home.

World NewsVideoDad accused of fleeing house fire, leaving his kids trapped

A father has been charged with child neglect after his three young children died in a devastating house fire while he allegedly escaped the burning home.

Kimberley Braddish

A conservative Republican from Virginia who served in Congress for five years has been nominated by President Trump as the next US ambassador to Australia, a post that’s been vacant since 2024.

World NewsVideoCommentsTrump names new US ambassador to Australia

A conservative Republican from Virginia who served in Congress for five years has been nominated by US President Donald Trump as the next US ambassador to Australia, a post that’s been vacant since 2024.

Andrew Greene

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the New Bagaining Incentive is moving into the next phase.

PoliticsVideoCommentsAlbanese Government to force big tech to bargain with media

LIVE UPDATES: Anthony Albanese has confirmed the Government will move the News Bargaining Incentive into its next phase, forcing big tech companies to pay for Australian journalism.

Madeline Cove

Andrew Mountbatten-Windosr has been accused of using a derogatory slur against a disabled man.

World NewsCommentsREVEALED: Andrew’s disgusting slur against disabled man

The former prince allegedly screamed out shocking derogatory language at a man with a limb difference.

Eloise Budimlich