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Donald Trump meeting Xi Jinping in Beijing as Iran war and trade tensions continue — as it happened
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PM defends tax overhaul as Coalition accuses him of 'lying'
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Budget 2026: PM defends tax overhaul as Coalition accuses him of 'lying' — as it happened
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Keir Starmer live: More than 70 UK Labour MPs call for British prime minister's resignation
Skip to timeline British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is under immense pressure to hand in his resignation as more than 70 UK Labour MPs publicly call for him to stand down. Follow our live blog as we bring you the latest developments. Good morning and welcome to our live blog. British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is fighting to stay in his position after more than 70 UK Labour MPs publicly called for his resignation. At least four ministerial aides have also stepped down.
More rain hits New Zealand's North Island after deluge causes major flooding in Wellington
Businesses have reopened as flooding recedes in Wellington after days of heavy rainfall. Police are searching for a missing man in Wellington. Authorities have warned of ongoing risks of high rivers despite the weather improving. Floodwaters have receded as locals and some businesses in New Zealand's capital begin clearing debris and reopening shops.
Strait of Hormuz blockade could turn into global agrifood crisis
Ships using the Strait of Hormuz to carry critical agricultural inputs must start moving through it as soon as possible to avoid a spike in food price inflation later this year, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) says. "Since the ceasefire started the expectation is that vessels will start to move. We have important vessels that are not moving," FAO chief economist Máximo Torero said in a podcast published on Tuesday.
Iran war live updates: Donald Trump interested in Arab countries paying for Iran war, White House says
Good morning, I'm Caitlin Rawling and I, along with my ABC colleagues, will be bringing you the latest on the war in the Middle East. Here are the key developments from overnight: White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt says Donald Trump is interested in Arab countries paying for war. Two UN peacekeepers have been killed in southern Lebanon. Iran's Revolutionary Guard says it will target private residences of US and Israeli officials. Thousands of US troops have arrived in the Middle East.
Iran war live updates: Iran threatens to retaliate if US orders ground operation
Hi there. I'm Caitlin Rawling and I, along with my ABC colleagues, will be bringing you the latest on the war in the Middle East. Here are the key developments from overnight: Iran's new supreme leader, Mojitaba Khamenei, has thanked the people of Iraq for their support in the war. Pakistan says it is preparing to host "meaningful talks" with Pakistan's foreign minister, Ishaq Dar, saying it has covered possible ways to bring an early and permanent end to the war in the region.
An avalanche in Northern California was the worst in the US for 40 years. Here's how it unfolded
Eight back-country skiers have been found dead and one is missing after an avalanche near Lake Tahoe in California, officials say. The skiers were part of a group of sixteen who were on a three-day trek in Northern California's Sierra Nevada when a winter storm pummelled the West Coast. It is the deadliest avalanche in the US in more than four decades. Here's how it unfolded.
Gates denies Epstein's STD claims, regrets 'ever meeting him' Original
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has denied claims detailed in an email from the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein suggesting that he had contracted a sexually transmitted disease from trysts with women and sought to secretly give his then-wife antibiotics. In an interview with Nine News on Wednesday night, Mr Gates spoke publicly about the allegations made against him for the first time since the latest batch of documents was published by the US government.
Oscars 2026: Sinners break record with nominations, Jacob Elordi and Rose Byrne receive nods
Australian actors Jacob Elordi and Rose Byrne have both received Oscars nominations, while Sinners broke the record for Academy Award nods with 16. The nominations for the 98th Academy Awards were officially announced on Thursday, with Byrne up for best actress in a leading role for If I Had Legs I'd Kick You and Elordi nominated for his supporting actor role in Frankenstein.
French media releases new security footage of thieves in Louvre heist Original
By Caitlin Rawling, ABC News French media has released new footage of thieves stealing eight pieces of historical jewellery from the Louvre on October 19 last year. In a tweet shared by French news organisation Franceinfo, surveillance footage from the Apollo Gallery shows one thief in a yellow hi-vis vest running towards a glass display case, then beginning to remove the jewellery from inside.
Roger Allers, co-director of The Lion King, dies aged 76
Roger Allers, co-director of Disney's The Lion King, has died aged 76. Aller's death was confirmed on Facebook in a statement by Dave Bossert, who worked on the 2006 short film The Little Matchgirl with him. "I am deeply saddened by the news that our friend Roger Allers has passed on to his next journey," the statement posted on Monday said.
Breaking: US seizes oil tanker off coast of Venezuela, Trump says
The United States has seized a large oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, President Donald Trump has said, amid soaring tensions between Washington and Caracas. "We've just seized a tanker on the coast of Venezuela, a large tanker, very large — the largest one ever seized actually," Mr Trump told reporters. "And other things are happening, so you'll be seeing that later." Loading
'Cloud Dancer' named as Pantone colour of the year for 2026
Spotify Wrapped is out, the word of the year has been announced and now it is time for colour of the year. The hue for 2026 according to design experts is a billowy white imbued with serenity known as "Cloud Dancer 11-4201." The colour of the year is decided by the Pantone Colour Institute, which has described it as a "lofty white that serves as a symbol of calming influence in a society rediscovering the value of quiet reflection". Let's get into what this colour means for the coming year.
Spotify Wrapped 2025: Bad Bunny takes global top artist spot for fourth time Original
Spotify Wrapped is here for 2025. Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny has reclaimed his spot as top global artist for 2025 after losing to Taylor Swift in 2023 and 2024. Bad Bunny had more than 19.8 billion streams in 2025 and held the title for top global artist in 2020, 2021 and 2022. If you want to see your Spotify Wrapped, you need to make sure the app itself is up to date. When you have updated the app, it should appear as soon as you open Spotify.
Wikipedia’ top 20 articles of 2025 sees Charlie Kirk and Trump head the list
Wikipedia has curated a list of the top articles for 2025 with US media personailty Charlie Kirk, Deaths in 2025 and Pope Leo XIV being amongst some of the most-read topics for this year. The article on Mr Kirk, who was assassinated in September at a rally at Utah Valley University, was the most-read article of 2025, receiving nearly 45 million page views. Charlie Kirk was known for engaging in heated debates on progressive college campuses.
Telco Southern Phone fined $2.5m for breaching anti-scam laws
Telecommunications company Southern Phone has been fined $2,500,560 for breaching anti-scam laws following an Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) investigation on mobile number fraud. The investigation found the telco breached the laws on 168 occasions over an eight-month period between July 2024 and February 2025.
Businesses using 'branded identifiers' in SMS messages now need to register them
Businesses that use text messages to communicate with their customers will need to register their sender IDs under their name ahead of the SMS Sender ID Register in July next year. The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) said in a statement on Monday that from July 1, any text message (SMS or MMS) sent using a registered sender ID would be delivered with that ID and could be trusted by consumers.
Menulog is closing down in Australia later this month. Here's what we know
Australia will farewell its second-largest food delivery platform, Menulog, in two weeks' time. The company's abrupt closure has raised questions about whether Australia "can have a competitive food delivery market", a concern for industry analysts. How did all of this happen, and how is it going to affect Australians? Here's what we know. On Wednesday, Food delivery company Menulog announced on its website it will stop operating in Australia in two weeks.
Live: King Charles III removes Prince Andrew's royal titles and evicts him
Skip to timeline King Charles III will remove Prince Andrew's royal title and he will surrender the lease of his Royal Lodge in Windsor, England. The announcement was made in a statement by Buckingham Palace. Follow our live blog as we bring you the latest. Hi there and welcome to our blog! My name is Caitlin and my colleagues and I will be bringing you all the latest updates on Prince Andrew being stripped of his title.
Live: 65,000 years in the making: Unpacking Australia's ancient Deep Time
For four years, Yuna and Minu Jo lay in a suitcase in a New Zealand storage unit. Now they have justice
In a different world, a 16-year-old Yuna Jo would be preparing for her exams and learning to drive. On a weekend, she might have wandered through Auckland's Westfield St Luke's mall with friends, picking out what she might wear to a fast-approaching end-of-year formal.
Hakyung Lee, mother of children found in Auckland storage unit suitcases, found guilty
The mother accused of killing her two children and leaving their bodies in a New Zealand storage unit for four years has been found guilty. Warning: This story contains details which may be distressing for some readers. Hakyung Lee, 43, gave her two children, Yuna Jo, 8, and Minu Jo, 6, an overdose of prescription medicine in mid-2018. Their remains were discovered inside two suitcases abandoned at an Auckland storage facility four years later, in August 2022.
Court hears details of final hours of murdered children as Hakyung Lee murder trial nears end
Two children were given juice laced with prescription drugs before their mother wrapped their bodies in plastic bags and placed them in suitcases, a court has heard.
Hakyung Lee, mother accused of killing children, had a 'disease of the mind', defence expert tells court
The mother of two children found dead in suitcases left at a New Zealand storage facility thought killing them was "morally right", according to an expert’s testimony. However, the same expert later told the court she had not been given all the information she needed to make an accurate finding.
Court hears details of Hakyung Lee's 'descent into madness' before children's deaths
The mother of two children found dead in suitcases allegedly spent tens of thousands of dollars on luxury hotels, clothes and travel in the lead-up to their deaths, a New Zealand court has heard.
Murder trial begins for mother of children found in suitcases in New Zealand storage unit
The mother of two children found dead in suitcases at an Auckland storage facility has gone on trial for their murder, three years after their bodies were found.
Logies 2025 live: Bluey and Poh Ling Yeow hit the red carpet ahead of award ceremony
Skip to timeline The 2025 Logie Awards are underway, with the stars of Australian television gathering for a night of celebration, including ABC's Lisa Millar, who is up for the Gold Logie. The red carpet has kicked off ahead of the award ceremony at 7:30pm AEST. Follow our live blog for all the 2025 Logies award action. The ceremony might be a couple hours away but the stars have hit the red carpet.
Families of victims upset with findings of report into South Korea's Jeju Air plane crash
An investigation into a South Korean plane crash that killed 179 people has found "clear evidence" that the pilots shut off the engine, but families of the victims say they don't trust the report. The Jeju Air flight crash-landed at Muan International Airport on December 29, 2024, skidding along the runway before hitting a wall and exploding. Families of the crash victims said they did not accept the investigation's findings.
Why queer artists Fletcher and JoJo Siwa are causing controversy in the LGBTQIA+ community
While Pride month is over for another year, queer music lovers are still talking about two of the community's most divisive stars. US singers Cari Fletcher and JoJo Siwa are known for their queer pop anthems and have a passionate lesbian fanbase. Both singers have identified as lesbian or queer, so their recent announcements that they are dating men have shocked and upset certain fans.
Celebrities call for accountability in 'Diddy' case as supporters douse themselves in baby oil
The world had been waiting with bated breath to hear the fate of disgraced hip-hop mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs. Across three days, a 12-member New York jury spent 13 hours deliberating before returning a verdict. The jury, which consisted of eight men and four women, found Combs guilty of prostitution-related crimes, but acquitted him of the most serious charges that could have placed him behind bars for life.
Bundaberg police to give update on missing Queensland teenager Pheobe Bishop
Police are set to provide an update about missing 17-year-old Pheobe Bishop, whose body they believe was discovered near a national park in southern Queensland yesterday afternoon. Detective Inspector Craig Mansfield will address the media at 11am. In a statement on Friday night police said they had discovered what they "believed to be human remains" near the Good Night National Park near Gin Gin at about 2:30pm on Friday.
Federal politics live: Labor caucus to meet as fallout from Husic, Dreyfus axing continues
The Labor party room will meet today and is expected to endorse a proposed ministerial line-up that will see Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus and Science and Industry Minister Ed Husic dropped from the ministry.
Federal politics live: PM reveals date for new cabinet announcement as Liberal leadership race narrows
Liberal MP for Berowra Julian Leeser has released a statement on the loss of the Greens' seat in the House of Representatives. You can read his statement in full below: "The loss of the Greens' seats in the House of Representatives is a repudiation of the antisemitism of the Greens and a vindication of Peter Dutton's decision to put them last. "In November 2023, I called on all the major political parties to put the Greens last. "We did so, but Labor continued to preference them second.
Federal Election 2025: Anthony Albanese gets warm welcome home as Coalition confronts worst-ever result - as it happened
Thank you for joining us. If you're just catching up, here's what happened today: The latest figures show Labor on 86 seats, the LNP on 39 and the cross bench 11-strong, with 14 seats still in doubt. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has spent the day in his Sydney electorate of Grayndler celebrating his victory, and significantly boosting Labor's majority. The Liberal Party will now begin soul-searching after losing leader Peter Dutton and shadow ministers Michael Sukkar and David Coleman.
Federal election 2025 live: Albanese and Dutton issue Anzac Day statements
Both Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton have issued Anzac Day statements ahead of the day's campaigning, with just eight days to go until polling day. The prime minister will spend the morning in Canberra, while the opposition leader is campaigning in his home city of Brisbane. You can follow along with the day's events via our live blog below — or, if you want to explore how your views compare to those of the parties or candidates, you can check out our Vote Compass tool.
Federal election 2025: Dutton suggests repeal of tax cuts would fund extra defence spend - as it happened
Defence Minister Richard Marles has attacked the Coalition's defence spending during an appearance on 7.30. That proposed spend is $21 billion over a five-year period and was announced earlier today. However Marles told 7.30 host Sarah Ferguson that there was no substance to the spend. "There is no explanation of how the money is going to be raised," Marles says. "There is no explanation of how the money is going to be spent.
Leaders debate: Peter Dutton named winner by panel in third leaders' debate - as it happened
Thanks for joining us for another day on the election campaign and third leaders debate. I hope you’ve had fun and maybe even learned a thing or two. Before I log off for the evening, some shameless self-promotion here: we run a daily politics live blog! So if you're interested in following along for all the latest, come and join us bright and early tomorrow morning on the blog. We're here everyday from 7am until 8pm.
Federal election 2025 live: Albanese and Dutton pause campaigns after pope's death, flags to fly at half-mast
The PM takes a final question, this one about the impact of this morning's news on the election campaign going forward. While he's already announced a pause on campaign events this morning, he says he believes Australians will be able to "separate" politicians' campaigning from news about the pope's death as they look towards polling day on May 3. "I think it's very important that we have a secular democracy in Australia," he says.
Federal election 2025 live: PM, Dutton, Bandt and Littleproud express condolences after death of Pope Francis
Liberal Leader Peter Dutton will begin the day in Orange in regional New South Wales where he'll campaign alongside his Nationals counterpart David Littleproud. Orange lies within the hotly contested seat of Calare, held by former Nationals MP turned independent Andrew Gee. Gee left the party in 2022 after the Nationals decided to oppose the Indigenous Voice to Parliament.
Federal election 2025 live: Murray Watt repeats Russian air base plans a 'Loch Ness monster'
After spending Easter Sunday at a small barbecue in Ipswich, west of Brisbane, the Dutton campaign is now heading out of town. We've boarded our plane, but not sure where we're off to. Any guesses? Peter Dutton's focus today is tackling crime. He's announced a $750 million crime package. Most of it's already been announced but there are some new details, including a crack down on the trafficking of illicit drugs.
Federal election 2025 live: Dutton tours Royal Easter Show as Labor vows to protect penalty rates
Good morning from the Dutton campaign! We're starting off the day travelling through the streets of Sydney. Destination: unknown. The opposition leader this morning is offering tax incentives to help give new small businesses a boost. He's set a target, too — to have 350,000 new small businesses open in the first four years of a Dutton government. Under the proposed "entrepreneurship accelerator" scheme, businesses would only have to pay tax on a portion of their income.
Federal election campaign 2025 live: Albanese and Dutton back in Sydney for Good Friday's campaign trail
7m agoThu 17 Apr 2025 at 10:56pm Welcome to the blog Good morning and happy Good Friday to those who celebrate! Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton are back in Sydney for the campaign trail today. Friends of the blog Tom Crowley and Olivia Caisley are on the media buses, to bring us all the action from there. Let's hop to it!
Federal Election 2025 live: Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton begin campaign in Sydney, following debate
Skip to timeline Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton both begin the day in Sydney following last night's leaders debate. Follow the blog for all the live updates from the campaign trail. In case you missed it: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton went head to head last night, in a debate hosted by David Speers. Friend of the blog Jake Evans has written the key takeaways from the debate, that you can read here: Hello and welcome to our federal politics blog.
Federal Election 2025 live: PM and Peter Dutton both begin in Melbourne before ABC's leaders debate
Skip to timeline The prime minister and Peter Dutton have begun their campaigning in Melbourne today. The leaders will go head to head in their second debate tonight, which will air on the ABC. Follow today's blog for all the updates. Good morning and welcome to the federal election blog! Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton are both beginning the day in Melbourne, before heading off to ABC's Parramatta studio for the leaders debate tonight.
US national security adviser takes 'full responsibility' after Atlantic editor added to war group chat
US National Security Adviser Michael Waltz says he takes "full responsibility" after a journalist was added to a group chat of high-level Trump administration officials discussing a planned military operation in Yemen earlier this month.
Federal budget 2025 live: Jim Chalmers prepares to deliver pre-election budget
Skip to timeline Treasurer Jim Chalmers will hand down his fourth budget today as Australians inch closer to heading to the federal election. Follow all the updates in our live blog. Good morning and welcome to one of the biggest days in federal politics: budget day. Treasurer Jim Chalmers will deliver his budget later today. After delivering back-to-back budget surpluses for the first time in 10 years, the government has been preparing us for the books to go red.
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