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Sat, 30 May 2026 16:22:52 +1000
Hegseth praises Australia for ‘stepping up’ as he shifts tone on China
While the US defence secretary struck a more conciliatory tone on China, Defence Minister Richard Marles said the seabed was “becoming a battlefield”.

Sat, 30 May 2026 13:55:08 +1000
Trump in ‘excellent health’ and ‘fully fit’ to serve, his physician says
The exam, which the US president described as a six-month physical, was his fourth publicly disclosed medical exam since he returned to office for a second term.

Sat, 30 May 2026 13:30:00 +1000
New space-themed White House website casts immigrants as aliens, ‘subhuman’
The site uses language and imagery commonly associated with extraterrestrial aliens or UFOs, including green font and flying saucers, to describe a so-called “invasion” by undocumented migrants.

Sat, 30 May 2026 10:28:53 +1000
Judge orders Trump to remove his name from Washington’s Kennedy Centre
The ruling, which also blocked a planned closure and renovation of the storied centre, prompted the US president to wash his hands of the “failing institution” and declare he is handing custody back to Congress.

Sat, 30 May 2026 09:19:23 +1000
Trump says he will soon decide on Iran deal, demands reopening of Hormuz Strait
The two countries still appear to differ on significant issues that have been central to the conflict.

Sat, 30 May 2026 02:03:34 +1000
Four remaining Laos cave survivors rescued in delicate operation
The first of the group of five known survivors walked unsteadily from the cave with assistance, while four others were recused on Saturday afternoon.

Fri, 29 May 2026 19:30:00 +1000
Top federal prosecutor in Chicago denies investigation into Trump accuser E. Jean Carroll
A person familiar with the matter said the probe’s actual focus was on a non-profit backed by LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman that had helped fund the writer’s civil litigation against the US president.

Fri, 29 May 2026 15:09:29 +1000
Deal or no deal? Trump searches for Iran off-ramp to end ‘hurting stalemate’
Operation Epic Fury has been militarily successful but securing a settlement, a peace deal or even just a framework agreement has been less of a triumph.

Fri, 29 May 2026 14:36:55 +1000
Rocket owned by Jeff Bezos explodes into huge fireball on launchpad
Jeff Bezos’ space venture has taken a major hit as it seeks to narrow the gap with Elon Musk’s SpaceX.

Fri, 29 May 2026 14:02:26 +1000
Long hours, low pay, and dozens of orders: life for China's delivery drivers
Mu Jie works 13 hour days as a food delivery driver in Beijing often making little more than $1.20 per order.

Fri, 29 May 2026 13:45:59 +1000
Moment Bezos-owned rocket explodes into huge fireball
A Blue Origin New Glenn rocket dramatically exploded on the launchpad during a test in a setback for Jeff Bezos’ space venture.

Fri, 29 May 2026 11:29:12 +1000
Mission ‘almost impossible’: Time running out for Laos cave survivors
Rescuers are moving by fingertips and toes to rescue seven men trapped in a remote Laos cave.

Fri, 29 May 2026 09:15:54 +1000
On the ground for the complex Laos cave rescue
South-East Asia correspondent Zach Hope tackles the steep terrain on the remote trail to find the people trapped in flooded Laos cave.

Fri, 29 May 2026 08:21:19 +1000
Push to put Donald Trump's face on money
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is pushing to put Donald Trump's face on a new $250 bill.

Fri, 29 May 2026 07:19:04 +1000
Trump pushing for his face to be printed on $250 banknote
The US president is said to have discussed designs with the artist for the commemorative note, which would require an act of Congress to make legal.

Fri, 29 May 2026 06:55:14 +1000
Australian cave diver to help Laos rescue
An Australian specialised diver will join the rescue effort to free Laos villagers trapped in a cave.

Fri, 29 May 2026 04:22:41 +1000
US, Iran agree on 60-day ceasefire extension, but Trump is yet to sign off
Among the first issues to be negotiated during the 60-day window is what will happen to Iran’s highly enriched uranium, sources say.

Thu, 28 May 2026 18:46:48 +1000
Miraculous rescue for five men trapped inside Laos cave for more than a week
Five villagers trapped inside a flooded cave in Laos for more than a week have been found alive, while two are still missing.

Thu, 28 May 2026 18:41:14 +1000
US carries out renewed strike on Iran as peace deal fades
The US has carried out renewed strikes on Iran’s south, as hopes of an imminent peace deal fade.

Thu, 28 May 2026 15:45:14 +1000
Accused killers front media
Joseph Vaa and Steve Tofa are accused of the murder of Lorenzo Lemalu in Hi Chi Minh City.

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