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Wars, Epstein, free speech and disagreement end Trump's UK state visit

Topic: World Politics

Article is a 7 minute read.

The US and UK leaders held a wideranging press conference after nearly two days of carefully crafted pomp and ceremony. Here's what they had to say.

UK prime minister urges Trump to pressure Putin amid escalating 'recklessness'

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In one carefully choreographed moment, the king sent a message to Trump

Analysis by Barbara Miller

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Collapses expose deep flaws in Australia's $4.3 trillion super system

Topic: Superannuation

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Seven arrested over 'senseless' stabbing deaths of two Melbourne boys

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Erin Patterson trial doctor stands by 'sociopath' comments despite AHPRA sanction

Topic: Homicide

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Vanuatu says Australia's 2035 emissions target 'worrying'

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'How to keep the lights on' conversation totally ignores where we are already at

Analysis by Jo Lauder

Topic: Climate Change

Article is a 6 minute read.

We don't have to wait for moonshot technologies to reach our climate targets. Most of the solutions to the climate crisis are already around us.

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After deadly floods in Bali, its people want answers. Many are blaming overtourism

Topic: Floods

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ASX to rise, Nvidia backs rival Intel, Wall Street rallies

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Trump berates suspended Kimmel, Democrats lash regulator 'bullying'

Topic: World Politics

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Magnitude-7.8 Russian quake rocks homes as residents flee into streets

Topic: Earthquakes

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Jess Hull trips and falls into historic world championships semifinal

By Jon Healy

Topic: Athletics

Article is a 3 minute read.

Three Australian women progress to the world championship 800m semifinals for the first time. And while Claudia Hollingsworth and Abbey Caldwell did it the usual way, Jess Hull took the scenic route.

'I have time': Gout Gout's patience an impressive virtue

Analysis by Simon Smale

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Gout Gout, Torrie Lewis both miss 200m final at World Athletics Champs

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Shattered parents call for change after 21-year-old footy star's death

Topic: Mental Health

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Surprise La Niña hints at another wet and stormy Australian summer

Topic: Weather

Photo shows A fisherman casts his rod as storm clouds pass over Botany Bay in Sydney.

Hundreds of drones swarm Ukraine nightly. Soon there could be thousands

Topic: Unrest, Conflict and War

Photo shows Vladimir Putin stands near a pile of drones at a drone factory among other men in suits.

Two dead after shooting at West Bank-Jordan border crossing

Topic: Unrest, Conflict and War

Photo shows A man walks at a barrier, at the Allenby Bridge Crossing between the West Bank and Jordan.

Future proofing old homes a 'key challenge' amid climate threat

By Lucy Loram

Topic: Climate Change

Article is a 4 minute read.

Property experts say a "dizzying" report forecasting the impacts of worsening climate conditions on Australian properties has sounded a clear warning for the sector.

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