Tehran had 'nothing new' to tell Washington after latest nuclear proposals reportedly offered by mediators.
Iran determined to keep uranium amid increased war odds, flurry of meetings
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‘Huge moment’: long-awaited extension to Sydney’s metro line to open next week, Minns reveals
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Meet the people moving north to escape increasingly hot summers
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Meta fined $25bn for 'lies' over user data privacy
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Macron accuses Trump and other foreign leaders of ‘stupid comments’ about France unrest
Leaders criticised for spreading misleading information as France prepares for further protests this weekend Emmanuel Macron has accused Donald Trump and other foreign leaders of making “stupid comments” about France’s street unrest for political gain, as the country prepared for more protests this weekend. Speaking during a visit to Qatar, the French president did not name names but said “manipulation of information” after Saturday’s riots had led to “comments that are as unacceptable as they are stupid, from many people, including foreign leaders”. Continue reading...
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What happened to Australian politician Helen Haines?
Australian Lawmaker Helen Haines has lost both legs after a car rammed into her.