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NEWSPremiumPM weighs up Palestinian statehood call

Anthony Albanese has requested a phone call with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu, amid increased international pressure for Australia to recognise Palestinian statehood.

Jessica Wang

A video showing a severely emaciated Israeli hostage held by the Islamist Hamas in the Gaza Strip has been released.

World NewsChilling video released of hostage digging his own grave

A video showing a severely emaciated Israeli hostage held by Hamas has been released as hostage families meet with US envoy Steve Witkoff to demand their return.

Gregor Mayer and Eva Krafczyk

Pro Palestine protesters packed into the bridge. NewsWire / Damian Shaw

NEWSWild scenes as thousands hit Harbour Bridge

Wild scenes have captured the extent of an enormous pro-Palestine protest on Sydney’s Harbour Bridge - as police reveal a major change to the demonstration.

Brendan Kearns and Steve Zemek

Far-right protesters demonstrate outside a hotel housing asylum seekers in London. (EPA PHOTO)

World NewsRival protests face off outside London migrant hotel

Anti-immigrant and anti-racism demonstrators have held rival protests in London outside a hotel housing asylum-seekers.

Staff Writers

President Donald Trump ordered two nuclear submarines into action in response to Russian threats.

World NewsVideoCommentsTrump orders nuclear subs after ‘foolish’ Russian threats

US President Donald Trump has deployed nuclear submarines into action in response to ‘provocative’ threats from former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev.

Staff Writers

A SpaceX capsule has docked at the International Space Station to deliver four astronauts. (AP PHOTO)

World NewsSpaceX propels astronauts to space station in 15 hours

The International Space Station has four new residents after SpaceX delivered a fresh crew of US, Russian and Japanese astronauts.

Marcia Dunn

Protesters in their thousands have won legal approval to march across Sydney Harbour Bridge. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

World News'Massive disruption': Harbour Bridge rally to go ahead

Protesters are being urged to be respectful and sensible during a planned peaceful pro-Palestine rally across Sydney's Harbour Bridge .

Maeve Bannister

Police they were packages containing 26 iPhones that had been glued directly to the woman’s skin.

World NewsBizarre end: Woman dies with 26 iPhones glued to her body

The 20-year-old was travelling alone on a bus when she fell ill. 

Peta Rasdien

A state of emergency has been declared in New York and New Jersey.

World News‘State of emergency’: New York, New Jersey flash flooding

An intense summer storm has Americans and tourists under a state of emergency declaration, as flash flooding, a tornado warning and dangerous conditions hit New York, New Jersey and neighbouring states.

Max Corstorphan

The gondola slammed into the ground, jolting riders who were strapped in by safety harnesses and sending some flying.

The NightlyWATCH: Theme park ride snaps in half mid air, injuring 23

The terrifying moment a carnival ride snapped in half, injuring at least 23 thrill seekers has been caught on camera. 

Peta Rasdien

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newsPremiumMinister breaks silence on secret FBI meeting

Australia’s Home Affairs Minister has been forced to defend a meeting with the FBI director in Sydney.

Blair Jackson

With hours to go before the planned tariff deadline, US President Donald Trump has given Mexico a 90-day reprieve from higher tariffs to negotiate.

World NewsCommentsTrump extends Mexico’s tariffs hours before deadline

With hours to go before the planned tariff deadline, US President Donald Trump has given Mexico a 90-day reprieve from higher tariffs to negotiate.

Staff Writers

Storm clouds forced the postponement of a manned SpaceX mission to the ISS. (AP PHOTO)

World NewsClouds force SpaceX to scrub joint astronaut launch

SpaceX mission controllers were forced to postpone a joint astronaut mission to the International Space Station at the very last minute, due to stormy weather.

Staff Writers

President Donald Trump will impose a hefty tariff on Canadian goods there's no deal by August 1. (AP PHOTO)

BusinessVideoTrump ramps up trade war with Canada over Palestine as deadline looms

The US president is fighting on several fronts as his sweeping tariff policy faces a last-ditch court challenge.

Digital Staff

Mercedes Vega was targeted before she could testify against a man she accused of armed robbery.

The NightlyWitness found dead with bleach in throat before testifying

Found in a burning car with bleach in her throat, Mercedes Vega was allegedly murdered just days before her court appearance.

Madeline Cove

Mercedes Vega was targeted before she could testify against a man she accused of armed robbery.

World NewsWitness found dead with bleach in throat before testifying

Found in a burning car with bleach in her throat, Mercedes Vega was allegedly murdered just days before her court appearance.

Madeline Cove

Giuffre’s loved ones say Trump’s Epstein admission proves he knew more than he’s let on.

The NightlyTrump’s Epstein claim sparks Virginia Giuffre family outrage

Trump’s offhand comment about Epstein taking Virginia Giuffre from his resort has horrified her family, who say it’s time the president told the whole truth.

Madeline Cove

Giuffre’s loved ones say Trump’s Epstein admission proves he knew more than he’s let on.

World NewsTrump’s Epstein claim sparks Virginia Giuffre family outrage

Trump’s offhand comment about Epstein taking Virginia Giuffre from his resort has horrified her family, who say it’s time the president told the whole truth.

Madeline Cove

Paloma Shemirani died after refusing chemotherapy.

The NightlyWoman died of cancer after coffee enemas instead of chemo

A woman who died from cancer after refusing chemotherapy to treat it was instead having five coffee enemas a day to beat the disease, an inquest into her death has been told. 

Peta Rasdien

Jakob Walpole, 33, has been found guilty of killing his own grandfather.

The NightlyMan’s ‘haunting’ final gesture before grandson killed him

A man’s final plea for help before the violent assault from his own grandson that killed him has been captured on camera.

Eloise Budimlich

Russia strikes Kyiv, Ukraine.

THE NIGHTLYTwo dead, 52 injured as Russia launches strikes on Ukraine

A fresh wave of attacks on Ukraine’s capital has left two people dead and more than 50 severely injured after a Russian drone struck a residential apartment tower after nightfall.  

Max Corstorphan

Paloma Shemirani died after refusing chemotherapy.

World NewsWoman died of cancer after coffee enemas instead of chemo

A woman who died from cancer after refusing chemotherapy to treat it was instead having five coffee enemas a day to beat the disease, an inquest into her death has been told. 

Peta Rasdien

Jakob Walpole, 33, has been found guilty of killing his own grandfather.

World NewsCommentsMan’s ‘haunting’ final gesture before grandson killed him

A man’s final plea for help before the violent assault from his own grandson that killed him has been captured on camera.

Eloise Budimlich

Treasurer Jim Chalmers says the Trump administration’s tariffs are ‘bad for the American economy’. NewsWire / Martin Ollman

FINANCEAustralia’s fresh shot at Trump on tariffs

Jim Chalmers has taken a fresh shot at Donald Trump’s tariffs, partly blaming them for higher inflation in the US.

Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer