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The Guardian - AU · Jul 28, 2025

'Bad policy': Australia fears double US tariff rate

US President Donald Trump has flagged all countries, including Australia, could be hit with baseline tariffs up to double the current rate of 10 per cent.

AAP · Jul 28, 2025

PM stares down internal push for Palestine recognition

The prime minister is facing growing pressure to recognise a Palestinian state as prominent figures within Labor's ranks issue a clarion call to action.

AAP · Jul 28, 2025

Timing of US beef ban end 'absolutely' a coincidence

A decision to allow US beef imports into Australia was not aimed at appeasing the White House as part of tariff talks, the prime minister says.

AAP · Jul 27, 2025

YouTube threatens to sue if roped into social media ban

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has stared down YouTube after the platform foreshadowed a legal challenge if stripped of a social media ban exemption.

AAP · Jul 27, 2025

'Heartbroken' PM says Israel breached international law

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has accused Israel of denying aid to starving Gazans but says Australia is not about to move to recognising a Palestinian state.

AAP · Jul 27, 2025

UK and Australia to sign 50-year nuclear submarine treaty as US reviews AUKUS treaty

The three-way alliance was announced in 2021 to contend with growing Chinese military might in the Asia-Pacific region.

Euronews · Jul 25, 2025

Afternoon Update: Albanese’s strongest Israel condemnation yet; NSW MP guilty of sexual abuse; and saying bye-bye to Spotify

Prime minister says the denial of aid in Gaza ‘cannot be defended or ignored’

The Guardian - AU · Jul 25, 2025

UN says one in five children in Gaza now malnourished

UN says more than 100 people have died of hunger as Palestinians described as ‘walking corpses’

The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2025

Dire situation in Gaza prompts stronger Australian tone

As starvation ravages Gazans, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's stronger words mark a big shift in the Australian government's tone and expression.

AAP · Jul 25, 2025