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The race to lead the Liberals is on with Sussan Ley and Angus Taylor marshalling support. (Lukas Coch, Diego Fedele/AAP PHOTOS)

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‘Challenge’: Another Liberal name enters leadership push

LIVE UPDATES: Reports have emerged that another Liberal MP is calling around the party in a potential push to secure party leadership as Sussan Ley and Angus Taylor rally.

Max Corstorphan

The White House has announced a ‘China trade deal’.

World PoliticsCommentsWhite House announces ‘China trade deal’

US President Donald Trump has flagged his ‘most important and impactful’ announcement ‘ever’, as The White House confirms a ‘deal’ has been struck from United States, China talks.

Max Corstorphan

The preliminary turnout for the Albanian election was around 41.41 per cent. (EPA PHOTO)

PoliticsVoting ends in Albania's election amid bid to join EU

Voting has closed in Albania's parliamentary election after a boisterous campaign dominated by the country's uphill effort to join the European Union.

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Anthony Albanese is expected to elevate federal member for Hawke Sam Rae (right) to the frontbench. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

PoliticsPremiumPM to reveal fresh leadership team for second term

The prime minister is poised to reveal his senior leadership team for Labor's second term in office, following a bruising breakout of factional warfare.

Poppy Johnston

Jacinta Nampijinpa Price and Angus Taylor.

Federal PoliticsCommentsTaylor, Price step up as joint ticket for Lib leadership

Angus Taylor and Jacinta Nampijinpa Price have announced themselves as a joint ticket for the Liberal Party leadership ahead of what is expected to be a tight contest to steer the opposition as it rebuilds.

Katina Curtis

Nationals senator Matt Canavan.

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Pro-life emails flood Nationals MPs with Canavan support

A caravan of right-wing pro-life and anti-tax groups online are flooding the inboxes of Nationals MPs with emails backing Matt Canavan ahead of a party room vote on the leadership.

Katina Curtis

Socialist Party head Edi Rama, in power since 2013, is expectd to be returned as Albania's leader. (AP PHOTO)

ElectionPremiumAlbania votes as PM Rama seeks fourth term

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama is seeking a fourth term with a campaign focused on EU membership and economic growth.

Fatos Bytyci and Edward McAllister

Labor’s Ed Husic says Israel’s plan to annex Gaza is a form of ‘ethnic cleansing’.

Federal PoliticsIsraeli plans for Gaza are ‘ethnic cleansing’: Husic

Labor’s Ed Husic says the Israeli cabinet’s plan to annex Gaza is a form of ethnic cleansing and that the Netanyahu government has ‘atrociously managed’ the conflict.

Katina Curtis

US consumer prices probably picked up in April after the smallest advance in nine months. (AP PHOTO)

EconomyCommentsPremiumUS inflation starting to stir as Trump tariff threat looms

US consumer prices probably picked up in April after the smallest advance in nine months, foreshadowing a broader acceleration as many companies seek to pass on higher tariffs.

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Ed Husic has lashed Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles.

Federal politicsCommentsDeputy Prime Minister a ‘factional assassin’: Husic

Labor’s Ed Husic has mounted a scathing attack on the Deputy Prime Minister, describing him as a “factional assassin” who prioritised factional wars over showing leadership.

Katina Curtis

Queensland Premier David Crisafulli during a press conference in Brisbane. NewsWire/Tertius Pickard

State PoliticsState to strengthen trade ties with China

Queensland will embark on a key trade mission to China this week, including opening a new office in Shenzhen.

Andrew Hedgman

Panama's former president Ricardo Martinelli has been offered asylum in Colombia. (AP PHOTO)

PoliticsPanama's ex-president departs for asylum in Colombia

Former Panamanian president Ricardo Martinelli has left his refuge in the Nicaraguan embassy to move to Colombia, where he has received political asylum.

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UPDATEDPremiumMajor update in hotly contested seat

A key Teal independent is on track to hold her seat after one of the longest undecided vote counts of the federal election.

Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer

Ed Husic lost his cabinet position in fierce factional negotiations within the Labor Party’s right. NewsWire / Philip Gostelow

Federal PoliticsPremiumBooted minister’s brutal takedown of deputy PM

Days after losing his ministerial role, Ed Husic has blasted the Deputy Prime Minister for behaving like a “factional assassin”.

Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing public pressure to cut net migration. (AP PHOTO)

PoliticsUK to restrict work visas in migration crackdown

Britain will clamp down on work visas and force businesses to boost training for domestic employees "to restore control and order" to its migration system.

Andrew MacAskill

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Federal PoliticsPremiumGreens senator’s big hint on party’s future

A Greens senator has dropped a hint on who might be the minor party’s next leader after last week’s election bloodbath.

Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer

Sussan Ley and Angus Taylor are expected to battle it out for the Liberal leadership. (Lukas Coch, Diego Fedele/AAP PHOTOS)

PoliticsPremiumLiberals push leadership cases after election thrashing

Angus Taylor and Sussan Ley are courting support for the Liberal Party leadership, as one high-profile senator announces her bid for the deputy role.

Savannah Meacham and Alex Mitchell

Former minister Ed Husic lashed out at the deputy PM after he was dropped from the front bench. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

PoliticsPremiumAxed minister's angry response to 'factional assassin'

A minister dumped from federal cabinet has pinned the blame on Labor factional warlords and suggested his views on Gaza were partly responsible.

Poppy Johnston

David Littleproud is confident his record will help him retain leadership of the Nationals. (Dominic Giannini/AAP PHOTOS)

PoliticsPremium'This is healthy': Nationals leader welcomes challenge

Nationals leader David Littleproud is standing behind his record as he stares down a challenge for the party's top position in federal parliament.

Savannah Meacham

Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price has announced she is running for deputy Liberal leader. Picture Thomas Lisson / NewsWire

Federal PoliticsPremiumPrice’s move amid Lib leadership squabble

Just days after her controversial defection to the Liberal Party, Jacinta Nampijinpa Price has taken an even bolder step.

Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer

Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price has announced she will run for the deputy leadership of the Liberal Party

Federal PoliticsCommentsPrice announces Liberal deputy leadership run

In a move that will likely further enrage some politicians within the Coalition, Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price, has announced she will run for the deputy leadership of the Liberal party.

Matt Shrivell

President Donald Trump says China and the US negotiated a 'total reset' during trade talks. (AP PHOTO)

PoliticsTrump hails China talks, says 'total reset' negotiated

Donald Trump says a "total reset" has been negotiated during tariff talks between the US and China, and "great progress" has been made.

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Monique Ryan's nervous wait looks set to end in victory.

Federal election 2025CommentsKooyong set to go to Teals after Ryan call

After over a week since Labor swept to a famous Federal election victory, one of the most hotly contested seats looks set to go to the Teals. 

Matt Shrivell

Former prime minister Sheikh Hasina's Awami League party has been banned from holding activities. (AP PHOTO)

PoliticsBangladesh outlaws ousted PM's Awami League party

Bangladeshi authorities have announced a ban on activities by the Awami League party of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina.

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