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Trump meets Zelenskyy at Pope's funeral, then blasts Putin on social media

Topic:World Politics

Article is a 5 minute read.

Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy have met for the first time since their infamous February Oval Office stoush, amid protracted US-led attempts to broker a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine.

Topic:Religious Leaders

The Pope's funeral featured royals, mourners and a surprise Trump meeting

Topic:Religious Leaders

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Topic:Health Policy

Labor promises free 24/7 health advice in further Medicare pledge

Topic:Health Policy

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Topic:Demonstrations

Two arrested following fiery protests in Melbourne CBD

Topic:Demonstrations

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Topic:Elections

Five seats that could change the course of the election

Topic:Elections

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Virginia Giuffre, who alleged Jeffrey Epstein trafficked her to Prince Andrew, dies

Article is a 5 minute read.

The body of the 41-year-old was found on Friday night at her property in Neergabby, about 80 kilometres north of Perth, her family announced "with utterly broken hearts" in a statement.

Topic:Fires

Several dead and hundreds injured in Iran port explosion

Topic:Fires

Photo shows Smoke from an explosion is seen at a port in Iran

Topic:Explainer

Staring down the elite, Virginia Giuffre refused to be silenced

Topic:Explainer

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Topic:State and Territory Government

Queensland premier says 'bring it on' to 'young thugs' in taunting videos

Topic:State and Territory Government

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Analysis by Laura Tingle

Australia needs to answer urgent questions about its defence budget

Analysis by Laura Tingle

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Missing sausage dog 'finally safe' after 17 months on island

Topic:Animals

Article is a 6 minute read.

The beloved miniature dachshund, who disappeared on a South Australian island 529 days ago, has been found safe and well by wildlife rescuers.

Topic:Public Housing

Not one new home in Binjari where Albanese made $4b housing promise

Topic:Public Housing

Photo shows An Aboriginal woman with short black hair, graying at the roots wearing a pink polo shirt sitting in front of her home.

Topic:Human Rights

Inside El-Salvador's mega-prison for gangs and Trump deportees

Topic:Human Rights

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Topic:AFL

'Cage a raging bull': Horne-Francis clashes with old team in fiery clash

Topic:AFL

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Topic:NRL

'Disappointing' Panthers fall to bottom of the NRL with another loss

Topic:NRL

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The deep symbolism and rituals surrounding the death of a pope

By Dannielle Maguire
Topic:Explainer

Despite Pope Francis opting for a simpler, humbler papacy compared to his predecessors, his death is not without ceremony. Let's unpack some of the symbols and rituals that come with farewelling the leader of the Catholic Church.

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The house that Yasi built: One man's solitary life with the cassowaries

Article is a 6 minute read.

A devastating cyclone helped Kenn Parker build his rainforest home, and now his favourite neighbours are the cassowaries who come to visit with their chicks.

Topic:Immigration

FBI arrests judge over allegations she obstructed immigration arrest

Topic:Immigration

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Topic:Explainer

What happens if Trump officials defy the Supreme Court?

Topic:Explainer

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Topic:Explainer

Russia has spent centuries fighting for Crimea, but Zelenskyy wants it too

Topic:Explainer

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Topic:Courts

Man accused of teen's murder 'remorseful' as hundreds attend vigil

Topic:Courts

Photo shows Decklen Deaves-Thornton, 22, has been charged with murder

Topic:NRL

Elder heartbroken over 'hurtful' cancelling of NRL Welcome to Country

Topic:NRL

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Topic:NRL

Marshall 'sick of talking' about Galvin saga on eve of NRL recall

Topic:NRL

Photo shows Wests Tigers coach Benji Marshall pulls a face as he walks away from a press conference at training.

Almost everyone smokes in this community and locals want that to change

Article is a 6 minute read.

With a packet of tobacco costing more than $100, smokers in Tjuntjuntjarra are in a vicious cycle, but have "little support" when it comes to quitting.

Topic:Golf

Lee surges at Chevron Championship with brilliant second round

Topic:Golf

Photo shows A woman swings a golf club during a round

Topic:Tennis

Aussies produce mixed fortunes at Madrid Open

Topic:Tennis

Photo shows Composite image of Alexei Popyrin and Daria Kasatkina.

Topic:Explainer

What might our future power grid look like? This illustrated guide explains

Topic:Explainer

Photo shows A chart shows the breakdown of energy generation over the course of a day, including coal, gas and renewables

Topic:Birds

Country town furious over 'pigeon palace' poo problem

Topic:Birds

Photo shows photo taken through gap from inside building shows cars and the floor covered with pigeon excrement and feathers

'From one family to another': Commando finds fresh start in firefighting

Article is a 4 minute read.

The transition from military service to a career in firefighting is a natural fit for many in the Australian Army, a former commando says, describing it as "going from one family to another".

Topic:Mountain Climbing

'Buyer beware' on Mt Everest as guides question new rules

Topic:Mountain Climbing

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Topic:Elections

As voter priorities shift, some women feel ignored by male politicians

Topic:Elections

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Topic:Elections

Independents face a perilous choice this election

Topic:Elections

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Topic:World Politics

Russian general killed in car explosion on day US envoy meets Putin

Topic:World Politics

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Short on space for a herb or veggie garden? Think vertically

Article is a 4 minute read.

If you're living in an apartment, a home with limited outdoor space or renting, a traditional veggie patch may not be an option. Here's what experts say about using vertical space to grow herbs and vegetables.