‘Hundreds’ of Russian missiles and drones hit Ukraine in deadly strikes as Poland scrambles jets

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At least four people were killed in the overnight attacks on Kyiv and other regions as Poland takes preventive measure to secure airspace

Russian strikes involving “hundreds” of drones and missiles have killed at least four people, including a 12-year-old girl, and wounded at least 10 people in Ukraine on Sunday, as Poland scrambled fighter jets to secure its airspace.

An air raid alert was in place over the Kyiv region, with the local military administration saying Russia was attacking with drones and missiles.

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Clive Palmer banks on Swiss strategy after court throws out $305bn mine compensation claim

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Queensland mining magnate had been ordered to pay $13m after tribunal dismissed claim of being a ‘foreign investor’

Clive Palmer says he will challenge the decision of an international tribunal to dismiss his claim for $305bn in compensation from the commonwealth government, by appealing to a court in Switzerland.

On Saturday the attorney general, Michelle Rowland, announced that the permanent court of arbitration, in The Hague, the Netherlands, had ruled against the Queensland mining magnate.

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Lions coach hails AFL grand final win as ‘better than last year’ – as it happened

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PM brushes off Coalition criticism for attending UK Labour party’s national conference

Returning to Albanese’s appearance on Sky News this morning, the PM has shrugged off criticism from the Coalition that he is spending too much time engaging in international diplomacy after he attended the UK Labour party’s national conference.

What I do is work very hard representing Australia.

In Liverpool, I’ll be having discussions with ministers, not just with prime minister Starmer, about Aukus and about that progress, taking the opportunity to sit down with government ministers.

I think you can be strong on borders without being weak on humanity, and that’s what drives my government.

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UN imposes ‘snapback’ sanctions on a hungrier, poorer and more anxious Iran – NPR

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  1. UN imposes 'snapback' sanctions on a hungrier, poorer and more anxious Iran  NPR
  2. European nations hit Iran with ‘snapback’ sanctions over its nuclear program. Here’s what that means  CNN
  3. Iranians Brace for Economic Impact of New U.N. Sanctions  The New York Times
  4. Completion of UN Sanctions Snapback on Iran  U.S. Department of State (.gov)
  5. UN Security Council rejects Russia and China’s last-ditch effort to delay sanctions on Iran  AP News
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Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss West Bank sovereignty with Donald Trump – The Jerusalem Post

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  1. Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss West Bank sovereignty with Donald Trump  The Jerusalem Post
  2. Ahead of Trump-Netanyahu meeting, a look at Israel's shifting goalposts in the war  NPR
  3. Netanyahu cancels appearance at JNS conference, amid prep for meeting with Trump  The Times of Israel
  4. Benjamin Netanyahu faces Donald Trump pressure over Gaza ceasefire plan  The Jerusalem Post
  5. Netanyahu to meet Trump as Israel faces isolation over Gaza war  France 24
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Trump’s Gaza peace plan leaves door ajar for Palestinian state – The Washington Post

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  1. Trump’s Gaza peace plan leaves door ajar for Palestinian state  The Washington Post
  2. Trump says 'we will get it done' in the Middle East ahead of talks with Netanyahu  USA Today
  3. Trump upbeat about ending Gaza war as 21-point peace plan takes shape  CNN
  4. US Unveils 21-Point Peace Plan: Israel To Exit Gaza, Hamas To Disarm  NDTV
  5. Netanyahu: Israel ‘working on’ US’s 21-point plan for ending Gaza war, it’s not finalized  The Times of Israel
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Iranians Brace for Economic Impact of New U.N. Sanctions – The New York Times

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  1. Iranians Brace for Economic Impact of New U.N. Sanctions  The New York Times
  2. As sanctions restored, France, UK and Germany warn Iran against ‘escalatory’ acts  The Times of Israel
  3. 'Snapback' sends West back to the drawing board on Iran's nuclear programme  Reuters
  4. Iran’s President Defiant as Sanctions Set to Return  The Wall Street Journal
  5. UN resumes sanctions on Iran after failed last-minute nuclear talks  CBC
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Argentina: Thousands march for women murdered on livestream – DW

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  1. Argentina: Thousands march for women murdered on livestream  DW
  2. Brutal Killing of 3 Women, Livestreamed on Social Media, Shocks Argentina  The New York Times
  3. Brutal killings of young women leave Argentina in shock and anger  BBC
  4. 3 Argentinian Women Killed By Drug Gang, Murder Live-Streamed On Instagram  NDTV
  5. Drug traffickers livestream torture and killing of young Argentinian women and girl  The Guardian
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Russia tells West: any aggression will be met with ‘decisive response’ – Reuters

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  1. Russia tells West: any aggression will be met with 'decisive response'  Reuters
  2. Russia's Sergey Lavrov warns NATO countries in UNGA speech after Trump shifts tone on Ukraine  Fox News
  3. Russia will give ‘decisive response’ if provoked by West, says Lavrov  Al Jazeera
  4. Russia has no intention of attacking EU or Nato states, foreign minister says  BBC
  5. Russian Federation  General Debate
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Russia tells UN: No intent to attack Europe, but aggression will get a ‘decisive response’ – AP News

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  1. Russia tells UN: No intent to attack Europe, but aggression will get a ‘decisive response’  AP News
  2. Russia has no intention of attacking EU or Nato states, foreign minister says  BBC
  3. Russian foreign minister: Any aggression against our country will be met with a 'decisive response'  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
  4. Russia will give ‘decisive response’ if provoked by West, says Lavrov  Al Jazeera
  5. Russian foreign minister says Moscow is in a ‘real war’ with NATO, Europe  Politico
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