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The European Union's leader Ursula von der Leyen hailed the landslide victory by the Hungarian opposition as a move towards Europe.

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India grieves as legendary Bollywood singer Asha Bhosle dies age 92
Indian singer Asha Bhosle, who recorded more than 12,000 songs in multiple Indian languages over a seven‑decade career, has died in Mumbai.
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Yu went by an anglicised name for almost two decades — until it became exhausting
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War in the Middle East

A group of government officials, including JD Vance and Ishaq Dar, walk along a red carpet on an airfield tarmac after disembarking from a US government aircraft, flanked by an honorary guard in blue uniforms.

Iran and US still at odds on truce terms as negotiating teams arrive in Islamabad

World

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They were cleaning their homes in hope. By morning, the bombs had fallen

Middle East

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Why experts seriously doubt the US' claim of 'overwhelming victory' in the war against Iran

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Singapore says it won't restrict fuel to Australia as the countries sign new energy deal

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This industry faced near total collapse in Australia. How did it come back from the brink?

Arts

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There were once throngs of pilgrims. Now silence fills Jerusalem's streets

World

Where are Australia's EV 'charging deserts'?

Australia

The Epstein files have exposed the world's elite. But will justice be done?

World

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Tonnes of aid and Australians aboard global flotilla bound for Gaza

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17 Australians are preparing to set sail to Gaza, as part of the Global Sumud Flotilla fleet aiming to deliver humanitarian aid. The Department of Foreign Affairs has warned of the dangers for those on board, with the war in Iran heightening the risk to their safety.

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Human rights groups warn about systematic persecution of Baha'i followers

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'You need to be a breadwinner': The parenting views dividing young dads

Life

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'Hurting and humiliating us': Iraqis meet the US veterans who shattered their childhoods

World

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Australia has strict gun laws but is now a hotspot for this type of gun — just like the US

Australia

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Lea says she and her sister didn't talk for a year. This is why estrangements are common

Life

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Locals and refugees are stuck in housing limbo in this city. It's fuelling a deep divide

World

Small Business Secrets

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'Grief and rage': This Nowruz, celebrations hide a 'devastating' reality for Iranian Australians

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'A piece of living history': How Greek milk bars changed the way Australians meet and eat

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The cost of war: How the Middle East conflict could worsen food insecurity in Australia

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As the threat of war heightens distress, help may be just a phone call away

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