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Foreign minister to blitz key Pacific island states

Vanuatu, Tonga and Fiji are the first three Pacific island states on the foreign minister's itinerary as Australia continues to build influence in the region.

AAP

Plea for return of jailed Australian fighter in Ukraine

A captured Australian fighter jailed for 13 years by Russian forces was given a "sham trial" and should be treated as a prisoner of war, the government says.

AAP

Australian government ‘appalled’ at Russia’s ‘sham trial’ of Oscar Jenkins who was captured in Ukraine

The 33-year-old Melbourne man was convicted of being a ‘mercenary in an armed conflict’ by a Russian-controlled court

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Australian writer describes ‘unbearable suffering’ in Chinese jail to Albanese as health worsens

Australia says Yang’s letter is ‘message of profound courage, resilience and hope’

The Independent UK

‘Tears blur my vision’: Australian writer jailed in Beijing thanks Albanese for support in emotional letter

Yang Hengjun writes he can ‘only use a silent voice to thank you and all the people who care for and love me’

The Guardian - AU

UN agency finds Russia responsible for downing flight MH17 in 2014

The Netherlands and Australia brought the case against Russia before the Montreal-based global aviation agency in 2022.

Euronews

Russia is responsible for downing MH17 over Ukraine in 2014, global aviation agency's council finds

The Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization has found Russia responsible for shooting down Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 over Ukraine with the loss of 298 lives more than a decade ago

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UN body rules Russia responsible for downing of flight MH17 prompting calls for compensation

Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) will work with Australia and the Netherlands to consider reparations

The Guardian - AU

Penny Wong Accuses Both The Greens & The Coalition Of ‘Spreading False Info’ On Gaza

She claimed the election result proved Australians “don’t want political leaders to amplify overseas conflict for their own purposes as the Greens and Liberals did”.

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Australia-Pacific ties enhanced by Labor's election win

Improved relations with Solomon Islands and Vanuatu could be a goal of Labor's second term, with a huge step-up with Papua New Guinea already assured.

AAP

Solomons PM Manele hangs tough to remain in charge

A motion of no confidence in Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has been withdrawn, allowing his government to continue.

AAP

Labor push 'bold agenda' as cabinet speculation mounts

Frontbenchers are playing down expectations that Labor could expand its policies from those put to voters, after gaining a large majority in the election.

AAP

Australian conservative opposition leader loses seat in ‘Trump factor’ backlash

It comes days after Canada’s centrist Liberal Party stormed to victory in what will be seen as part of an international voter backlash against the Trump administration

The Independent UK

Australia calls for Israel to end Gaza aid blockade

Australia has added its voice to calls from the UK, France and Germany for Israel to allow humanitarian aid into Gaza with the population at risk of starvation.

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The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update Election 2025: Dutton ‘verballing’ Indonesia’s president; PM confronted by rightwingers; and celebrities criticise all-female space trip

Labor comes out swinging against the opposition leader over his comments about possible Russian military encroachment before the facts were clear

The Guardian - AU

Bridget McKenzie admits she was wrong to claim Russia and China want Albanese to win election

Coalition frontbencher’s comments come after PM accuses Dutton of ‘verballing’ Indonesia’s president over Russian military encroachment

AAP

Dutton denies verballing Indonesian leader on Russia

Peter Dutton rejects claims he made false statements about the Indonesian president on Russian war planes, while Labor is also sidestepping questions.

The Guardian - AU

Lawyers for Australian student who lost eye during IDF raid in West Bank doubt Israel will investigate

Foreign minister Penny Wong has demanded full review into wounding of Ranem Abu-Izneid in November but legal team claim there have been ‘no updates’

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The Guardian - AU

Fleeing Taliban fighters, Ibrahim begs the country he helped – Australia – to save his family

Mohammed Ibrahim spent four years as a translator for aid workers who taught children and trained doctors. In today’s Afghanistan the penalty for that is death

The Conversation

Election Diary: Dutton backs down on working-from-home crackdown after outcry threatens to cost votes

Peter Dutton has raised the white flag on his controversial attempt to force Canberra public servants back into the office, with the opposition now saying there will be no change in current arrangements.

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Foreign Minister Penny Wong Calls For Investigation Into The Killing Of Paramedics In Gaza

“The deaths of humanitarian workers in Gaza are unacceptable.”

AAP

Australia seeks investigation for Gaza paramedic deaths

Foreign Minister Penny Wong has called for an investigation into the killing of 15 aid workers in Gaza, but her earlier silence has left Muslim voters dismayed.

AAP

Backlash over silence on aid worker mass grave in Gaza

An independent candidate challenging a minister is pointing to Labor's silence on a mass grave found in Gaza as a double standard that ignores injustices.

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update Election 2025: Trump ‘liberation day’ fallout; Albanese falls off stage; and an island of unhappy penguins

Seventh day of election campaign has been dominated by Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ with sweeping tariffs announced

The Guardian - AU

Australian election called for 3 May – as it happened

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