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Fri, 03 Jun 2022 18:47:05 +1000
US President makes impassioned address to ban assault weapons
The US President has made an impassioned prime time address to the nation, calling for a ban on assault weapons.

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 17:48:35 +1000
Beijing targets East Timor, four deals set to be signed
Wang Yi’s tour of the region will end in a swag of agreements with Australia’s closest neighbour. 

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 17:20:38 +1000
Spies on strike: French diplomats angry over reform
Between 100 and 200 diplomats dropped the traditional reserve that often defines their work to take to the streets and the internet.

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 16:15:31 +1000
After balcony appearance, Queen’s withdrawal reminds us of bigger picture
For a moment, as Queen Elizabeth stood on the balcony, it was easy to forget that this 96-year-old was anything but as sprightly as she’s ever been. Then you noticed the walking stick.

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 14:37:18 +1000
Shooter, two people die in shooting outside Iowa church
Two people and a shooter died Thursday night in a shooting outside a church in Ames, Iowa, authorities said.

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 14:08:24 +1000
Test your royal knowledge with our jubilee quiz
The whole world is watching the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee so we thought we would put our readers’ knowledge of the royal family to the test.

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 14:03:57 +1000
A thoroughly modern monarch: how the Queen kept up with 70 years of constant change
From the very beginning of her reign in 1952, her Majesty has proved an early adopter of everything from vaccines to cult TV shows to Zoom calls.

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 13:03:14 +1000
Russia now occupies one-fifth of Ukraine: Zelensky
President Volodymyr Zelensky says Ukrainian territory now controlled by the Kremlin is comparable to the area of the Netherlands.

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 11:52:00 +1000
Joe Biden addresses US calling for stronger gun controls
US President Joe Biden has made a prime time address to the nation calling for greater gun control, more than a week after the Uvalde school shooting.

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 11:16:10 +1000
Time ‘to finally do something’ about guns in America - but obstacles abound
In a rare prime-time address to the nation US President urged Congress, yet again, to pass stricter gun limits following the latest wave of mass shootings.

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 11:06:23 +1000
Gallery: The best photos from around the world
The best photos from the international wire agencies as chosen by our picture editors.

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 08:58:54 +1000
Royal expert reflects on first day of platinum jubilee celebrations
iTV Royal Editor Chris Ship talks to TODAY about attending Trooping the Colour as part of the Queen's platinum jubilee celebrations.

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 08:00:00 +1000
Putin’s oil tankers ‘going dark’ to avoid sanctions detection
A maritime intelligence group found a “significant and steady” increase in dark activity, with more than six Russian-affiliated tankers a day trying to avoid detection.

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 07:48:21 +1000
The Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations officially begin
Crowds watch the Queen and Royal Family members as monarch celebrates 70 years on the throne.

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 07:46:52 +1000
Platinum Jubilee: Trooping the Colour in pictures
Approximately 1500 soldiers, 240 horses and 400 musicians were on parade from Buckingham Palace and down The Mall to mark the 70th year of the reign of Elizabeth II.

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 07:32:34 +1000
Queen lights Beacon in Platinum Jubilee
Queen Elizabeth has lit a beacon as part of her Platinum Jubilee celebrations.

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 06:12:41 +1000
The Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations officially begin
Crowds watch the Queen and Royal Family members as monarch celebrates 70 years on the throne.

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 05:58:43 +1000
Not a bird but a nation: Turkey wants to be known as ‘Türkiye’
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s government has been pressing for the internationally recognised name Turkey to be changed to “Türkiye” (tur-key-YAY) as it is spelt and pronounced in Turkish.

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 05:48:28 +1000
Queen Elizabeth to miss St Paul’s Cathedral Jubilee event
A palace spokesman said the 96-year-old monarch had decided “with great reluctance” that she could no longer make the journey from her home at Windsor Castle.

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 05:02:38 +1000
Oklahoma gunman who killed four targeted surgeon who treated him
The suspect wanted to kill the doctor who he blamed for back pain he felt after surgery, US authorities have revealed.



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