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UK NEWSFormer British deputy PM John Prescott dies

The colourful, pugnacious and plain-speaking member of Tony Blair's Labour government, has died at 86.

Kate Holton

THE NIGHTLYRemains of baby found in park near highway

DISTRESSING CONTENT WARNING: The remains of a baby have been found in a field near a highway by a dog walker.

World NewsRemains of baby found in park near highway

DISTRESSING CONTENT WARNING: The remains of a baby have been found in a field near a highway by a dog walker.

POLITICSPremiumLabor minister breaks ranks on student caps

Bill Shorten is breaking ranks on capping international students, saying they have been a “little bit” scapegoated for Australia’s housing crisis.

Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer

Courts & JusticePremium‘She’s been tricked’: Donna Nelson’s daughter gives evidence

The daughter of a Perth woman accused of smuggling ice into Japan has given evidence at her mother’s trial, telling the court her mother was ‘anti-drugs’.

James Carmody

World NewsUS closes Ukraine embassy over ‘significant attack’ threat

The US embassy in Kyiv warned of a ‘potential significant air attack’ and shuttered its doors, following Russia’s vow to respond after Ukraine fired longer-range US missiles at its territory for the first time.

Max Corstorphan

news‘Ready’: Rudd defiant amid ousting threat

Kevin Rudd says Australia is “ready” to deal with Donald Trump amid questions over the former Labor prime minister’s future as Australia’s ambassador in Washington.

Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer

World NewsPremiumSpaceX launches Starship rocket, aborts booster catch

SpaceX has launched another Starship rocket in its sixth test flight, with US President-elect Donald Trump on hand to watch.

Marcia Dunn

World NewsAgreement of end unrest in Georgia separatist region

Abkhazia's separatist president will quit and protesters will leave key government buildings in an agreement to end unrest in the breakaway region of Georgia.

Staff Writers

World NewsMum accused of squeezing baby to death learns fate

Seven-week-old Edith was rushed to hospital after she stopped breathing at home and died 40 minutes later. Then, her mother was charged with murder.

World NewsAustralia won't sign nuclear agreement with UK and US

Australia has declined to join the UK and US in signing an agreement that Britain says will deliver cutting-edge nuclear technology and support decarbonisation.

Tess Ikonomou

newsPremium‘Pain and tragedy’: Rallies mark grim milestone

Pro-Ukraine rallies are taking place across Australia as the world marks 1000 days since Russia’s full scale invasion.

Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer

newsPremium‘Twists and turns’: China’s warning to Aus

Anthony Albanese says he has “restored trade” with China, but Xi Jinping has dished out an ominous warning.

Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer

NEWS’Dangerous’: Ambassador’s call on RFK cousin

The US ambassador made a rare comment on US politics, describing the views held by her cousin and potential Health Secretary as “dangerous”.

Jessica Wang

Federal PoliticsPremium‘King Coloniser’: Thorpe reacts to censure

Lidia Thorpe has reacted to fellow senators formally condemning her foul-mouthed royal protest last month.

Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer

newsPremiumWarning on Aussie leader in Trump era

Jim Chalmers has dished out a scathing assessment of one Aussie leader’s ability to navigate Australia’s “complex relationships” in the wake of the US election.

Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer

Federal PoliticsVideoCommentsAnthony Albanese to meet with Xi Jinping ahead of G20

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping today as Beijing tries to shore up friends amid a potential trade war with the US after Donald Trump’s election win.

Ellen Ransley in Rio de Janeiro

Courts & JusticePremiumJapan trial to start for Perth woman Donna Nelson

A criminal trial begins today for Perth woman Donna Nelson, who has waited almost two years in a Japanese prison to argue her innocence before a court.

James Carmody

Federal PoliticsMajor defence move amid growing tension

More foreign troops will be deployed to the Northern Territory in a major defence move amid simmering regional tensions.

Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer

GRIM AFTERMATHSexist attacks on women surge on social media after Trump’s win, report finds

White nationalist Nick Fuentes tweeted: ‘Your body, my choice. Forever.’ It has set off a sexist storm.

Angela Yang

MOVER AND SHAKER VideoDonald Trump appoints youngest White House press secretary in history

Karoline Leavitt is just 27, but has already been working as Trump’s campaign spokesperson.

Michelle L. Price

PoliticsComments‘Lame-duck’ Biden tries to reassure allies as Trump looms

Joe Biden cut a diminished figure on one of his last outings on the world stage Friday, as he admitted that the times are changing with Donald Trump’s impending return to power.

Danny Kemp

Federal PoliticsCommentsAlbanese weighs in after China praises him as a role model

After Beijing heaped praise on him for being a role model in navigating the US-China relationship, Anthony Albanese says he’s just doing what’s right for Australia.

Ellen Ransley

The NightlyFive arrested after 2yo boy found naked and locked in cage

The little boy was found by police in a wooden and metal cage closed with a padlock.

Marlene Lenthang