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UK, Canada, Australia formally recognise Palestine

Canada and Britain become first G7 nations to recognise Palestine

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Today, to revive the hope of peace and a two-state solution, I state clearly – as prime minister of this great country – that the United Kingdom formally recognises the state of Palestine,” Starmer said in a video statement released on social media.

Partial solar eclipse tonight: Where and when to watch

Phenomenon to occur a day before the autumnal equinox

A view of a partial solar eclipse over St. Petersburg, Russia, on March 29, 2025.

ADNOC-led consortium drops $19b takeover bid for Santos

Opposition from trade groups urged government to keep Santos under Australian ownership

ADNOC's XRG investment vehicle made another play in the global markets with Santos bid.

Want to migrate to Australia? Slots open for UAE expats

Skilled visas, family reunions and new talent pathways shape 2025–26 program

People in the central business district of Sydney

Islamophobia in Australia up since Israel-Hamas war

Report’s 54 recommendations include a review of counterterrorism laws

Palestinians retrieve items from the rubble of a destroyed building following overnight Israeli army bombardment on al-Shati camp for Palestinian refugees, west of Gaza City, on September 12, 2025.

Albanese: Senator must apologise for anti-Indian remark

Jacinta Price’s remark triggers backlash, with Albanese and colleagues urging apology

Price, who represents the Northern Territory for the centre-right Liberal Party, told a radio programme last week that large numbers of Indians had been allowed to migrate to Australia and that the community’s size was reflected in voting patterns supportive of Albanese’s Labor Party.

Have a spare bedroom? You could be taxed

Economists argue it could free up housing, but critics call it unfair and invasive

Houses in Sydney, Australia, on Monday, January 27, 2025. A proposal to tax homeowners with spare bedrooms has ignited public backlash.

Watch: 15-year-old pilot lands his own plane in UAE

Australian teen on epic world tour to inspire sick children yearns to learn driving

Byron Waller while flying above Abu Dhabi in his own plane

Former Australian captain and coach Bob Simpson dies

Simpson represented Australia in 62 Tests and 2 ODIs between 1957 and 1978

Bob Simpson

Scientists discover ancient whale with Pokémon face

25 million-year-old whale was small enough to fit in a single bed

In this illustration provided by Ruairidh Duncan a Janjucetus dullardi is depicted chasing a fish.

McGrath predicts 5-0 to Australia vs England in Ashes

England have not won a series for a long time, Australian legend says

Australian players celebrate during their 3-0 Test series win over West Indies last month.

Australia will recognise Palestinian state: PM

Until Israeli and Palestinian statehood is permanent, peace can only be temporary, says PM

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese

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