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Fri, 01 May 2026 18:39:16 +1000
Newly released footage shows lead-up to alleged White House Dinner shooting
Newly released security footage sheds light on the alleged White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooter's movements during the lead-up to the attack.

Fri, 01 May 2026 18:00:00 +1000
Trump vows to maintain pressure on Iran through ‘incredible’ blockade
But Iran’s new supreme leader said it wouldn’t give up its nuclear or missile technologies, and signalled that Tehran would keep control of the Strait of Hormuz.

Fri, 01 May 2026 12:05:19 +1000
Trump praises King Charles as the 'greatest'
King Charles has farewelled the US, with Donald Trump praising the monarch as the 'greatest king'.

Fri, 01 May 2026 11:46:18 +1000
King says quick goodbye to Trump, heads to Appalachian mountains
After popping back to the White House, Charles and Camilla headed out to small-town rural Virginia at the end of their state visit.

Fri, 01 May 2026 11:29:49 +1000
A look back at David Attenborough's incredible career
Sir David Attenborough turns 100 years old on 8 May. This is a look at his groundbreaking career.

Fri, 01 May 2026 09:19:41 +1000
New CCTV released of White House Correspondents’ Dinner breach
New footage has been released by the US Attorney of the White House Correspondents’ Dinner gunman.

Fri, 01 May 2026 08:57:06 +1000
Epstein’s possible suicide note hidden from public view
A suicide note purportedly written by Jeffrey Epstein in jail has been kept secret for nearly seven years, locked up in a New York courthouse.

Fri, 01 May 2026 07:39:51 +1000
King Charles departing the US after four-day tour
King Charles is departing the United States to Bermuda after a four-day tour taking in Washington DC, New York and Virginia.

Fri, 01 May 2026 06:55:35 +1000
UK Prime Minister heckled at terror attack site
The UK has raised its terrorism threat level to severe after two Jewish men were stabbed in London.

Fri, 01 May 2026 05:59:29 +1000
Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi moved from prison to house arrest
The legal team of Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi plans to meet the detained former leader this weekend.

Fri, 01 May 2026 05:00:52 +1000
Britain raises terror threat level after two Jewish men stabbed
The UK government raised the threat level to “severe”, its worst rating in almost five years, meaning another attack is highly likely in the next six months.

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 19:14:30 +1000
UK vows to tackle antisemitism ‘emergency’ as police probe double stabbing attack
The British government says it will pass new laws to tackle terror threats by Iranian and other proxies in the wake of the stabbing of two Jewish men on a London street.

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 19:02:00 +1000
US seeks international help to reopen Strait of Hormuz as crude prices surge
Meanwhile, US Central Command has prepared a plan for a “short and powerful” wave of strikes on Iran, probably including infrastructure targets, according to news outlet Axios.

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:48:47 +1000
Charles and Camilla honour 9/11 victims on visit to New York
The King and Queen met relatives of the September 11 attacks before a cultural reception attended by leading figures from the arts and fashion worlds.

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:45:00 +1000
The spread of hulking, noisy data centres is alarming many Americans. An Australian is helping push back
In the world capital of AI data centres, community opposition is growing – and getting results.

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:21:26 +1000
Many have asked if Trump is gaining financially from the Iran war. Peter Hartcher answers
Our readers asked some very interesting questions, and our international and political editor replied.

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:33:14 +1000
Australians on Gaza-bound flotilla intercepted by Israel near Greece
CCTV footage shows Australian activists with their hands up as Israeli defence forces board boats.

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:27:39 +1000
US politics news updates: Royals pay respects, meet victims’ families at 9/11 memorial; Iran war has cost $US25 billion to date, Pentagon confirms
Follow our live coverage of the conflict in the Middle East, King Charles and Queen Camilla’s US state visit and related developments in Australia.

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:47:34 +1000
Hegseth notes Australia’s defence spending hike, says there’s more to do
The Pentagon welcomed Canberra’s plans to lift defence spending to 3 per cent of GDP by 2033 but was not prepared to name Australia as a “model ally” alongside South Korea.

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:19:39 +1000
William and Catherine release candid new photo to mark 15th wedding anniversary
The holiday happy snap shows the Prince and Princess of Wales relaxing with their three children in Cornwall over Easter.

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