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Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F Kennedy is a long-time vaccine sceptic. (AP PHOTO)

PoliticsRobert F Kennedy sacks entire US vaccine panel

Vaccine sceptic Robert F Kennedy has sacked the expert scientific committee that advises the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on vaccines.

Ahmed Aboulenein, Michael Erman and Julie Steenhuysen

Both sides temporarily slashed tariffs on each other’s imports to allow trade talks to continue, but disagreements remain.

CNBC newsComments‘Battle for the 21st century’ as China, US hold trade talks

US President Donald Trump’s top trade officials met their Chinese counterparts in London on Monday for talks aimed at resolving an ongoing trade dispute between the world’s two largest economies.

Holly Ellyatt

Some women held up pictures of missing relatives as released Ukrainian soldiers returned home. (AP PHOTO)

Conflict and WarRussia and Ukraine exchange prisoners of war

Russia and Ukraine have exchanged prisoners of war including the release of young and seriously injured soldiers on both sides.

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NEWS‘Coward’: Karl’s fury after reporter shot

Karl Stefanovic has lashed the shooting of his colleague, who was shot by police during a live cross from violent protests in the US.

Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer

Asia

Video captured the moment France's President Emmanuel Macron was pushed away by his wife. (AP PHOTO)

THE NIGHTLYFrench President slapped by wife in shock video

French President Emmanuel Macron has had to fend off some unwanted attention from his wife Brigitte as she appeared to hit him in the face as the pair exited a plane after landing in Vietnam.

Matt Shrivell

Video captured the moment France's President Emmanuel Macron was pushed away by his wife. (AP PHOTO)

World NewsVideoCommentsFrench President slapped by wife in shock video

French President Emmanuel Macron has had to fend off some unwanted attention from his wife Brigitte as she appeared to hit him in the face when the pair exited a plane in Vietnam.

Matt Shrivell

Pakistan has warned India of a 'robust response' after sirstrikes killed at least eight people.

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‘Terrorist attacks’: India strikes Pakistan in major escalationComments
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Jets shot down as Pakistan warns India of ‘robust response’

All-out war between India and Pakistan looks all but confirmed as tension between the two nations erupts following an airstrike that killed at least eight people and injured over 30 others.

Max Corstorphan

Donald Trump and Xi Jinping’s duelling tariffs suggest the trade war is far from over.

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Markets rejoice, but Trump’s trade war is far from over

The US President’s triple tariff backflip with a twist has sent markets skyrocketing as the horror that investors had envisaged has lifted — for now. But don’t read too much into it.

Jackson Hewett

North America

Donald Trump has called for Gavin Newsom to be arrested.

World NewsComments‘Arrest him’: Trump takes California fight to next level

US President Donald Trump has called for the arrest of Governor Gavin Newsom, saying what he has done to California is like ‘what Biden did to this country’, as riots escalate for a third day.

Amy Lee

The US administration has issued a bold demand to eradicate what they call the “single stupidest feature in vehicles”.

Donald TrumpComments‘Stupid’ feature Donald Trump wants to eradicate from cars

The Trump administration has issued a bold demand to eradicate what they call the ‘single stupidest feature in vehicles’.

Amy Lee

Two people have reportedly died after a shooting at a Jewish Museum in Washinton DC.

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‘Free Palestine’ shouted before Jewish museum fatal shooting

Two Israeli embassy officials have been killed in a shooting at a Jewish museum in Washington DC, described as a ‘depraved act of anti-Semitic terrorism’, as officials name Elias Rodriguez as the suspect.

Max Corstorphan

A Mexican naval ship has crashes into the Brooklyn Bridge injuring 23 people.

THE NIGHTLYWATCH: Mexican naval ship crashes into Brooklyn Bridge

Shocking footage has emerged of a Mexican naval ship crashing into the Brooklyn Bridge in New York, an incident that left 23 people injured. 

Max Corstorphan

Oceania

Rescuers use a tractor to return the dolphin to the ocean after it jumped in a fishing boat.

MUST SEEVideoCommentsMoment dolphin jumps into boat - and forces fishermen OUT

The 3.4m-long mammal had been playfully swimming ahead of the vessel when it got too excited and mistimed a leap. WATCH THE FOOTAGE

Troy de Ruyter

The proposed South Coast Marine Park has been a contraversial plan.

strike balance CommentsPremiumControversial WA marine park generates record submissions

The contentious marine park proposed to span 1100km along WA’s south coast has generated record submissions with those from both sides of the debate sharing their opinions.

Anneke de Boer

Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives.

TravelCommentsPremiumBeautiful days at Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives

Alexandra Casey on South Male Atoll.

Alexandra Casey

A southern right whale and calf in the proposed South Coast Marine Park.

debate intensifiesCommentsPremiumState Gov marine park fails to protect sea life: scientists

The marine park proposed to span 1100km along WA’s south coast fails to provide meaningful protection to sea life, according to scientists pressing the State Government to expand proposed sanctuary zones.

Anneke de Boer

Latin America

Martin and Debra Robinson have remembered their sons Jake and Callum a year on from their deaths.

WA newsVideoPremium‘Ache is constant’: Parents reflect on loss of murdered sons

The parents of Perth brothers Jake and Callum Robinson, who were killed while on a surf trip in Mexico, have reflected on their immense grief and their sons’ remarkable legacy a year on from their deaths.

Rhianna Mitchell

Santiago Bourdieum died after jumping from the cliffs at Spitting Caves in Hawaii.

Awkward angleCliff jump goes horribly wrong as instructor leaps to death

Chilling footage shows the fitness instructor taking a run up before plummeting down the 15m rock face and not resurfacing.

Troy de Ruyter

Isabelly de Oliveira Assumpcao drowned in an open-top washing machine after allegedly being lured into danger by her stepmother.

Heartbreaking final momentsStepmum ‘used toys to lure 3yo to death in washing machine’

It was the night before Mother’s Day and the way this played out ... an accusation so evil, so unfathomable that the sheer thought of it sends tremors down your spine.

Troy de Ruyter

A plane carry 62 people has crashed in Brazil leaving ‘no survivors’.

World News‘No survivors’: Plane crash kills 62 people

A commercial flight has crashed, after plummeting towards the ground, killing all 62 people onboard.

Max Corstorphan

Europe

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese (centre) joins other world leaders at the Inauguration Mass of Pope Leo XIV at St Peters Square in Vatican City.

World NewsCommentsWhen in Rome: Albanese’s emotional moment with Pope Leo XIV

‘I spoke to him about my mother’: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has given a given a candid account of his conversation with Pope Leo XIV in Rome.

The United States has signed an economic deal with Ukraine,

MiningCommentsUnited States signs economic deal with Ukraine

The United States and Ukraine have signed a historic economic deal that will give the United States access to Ukraine’s critical minerals, something Donald Trump thinks will bring peace in the region. 

Max Corstorphan

Princess Isabella has stunned in her first official gala portraits to mark her 18th birthday on Monday.

SEE THE PICSCommentsEagle-eyed fans spot unusual detail in Princess’ portrait

Princess Isabella has stunned in her first official gala portraits to mark her 18th birthday, but royal fans have spotted something very unusual about one of the photos.

Kellie Balaam

At least four people are dead after a cable car collapsed near Naples in Italy.

THE NIGHTLYFour killed after cable car plummets into mountain range

A terrifying scenario has played out as a cable car plummeted and crashed into a mountain range, killing at least four people at a popular European tourist spot. 

Matt Shrivell

Middle East

Greta Thunberg has been locked up in an Israeli prison.

World NewsGreta Thunberg locked up in Israeli prison, lawyer claims

Activist Greta Thunberg is being held in an Israeli prison after IDF troops intercepted her ‘Freedom Flotilla’ in the Mediterranean Sea, according to her lawyer.

Max Corstorphan

The crew of the Madleen have been stopped on their approach to Gaza.

World NewsCommentsThunberg forced to watch massacre video before deportation

Climate activist Greta Thunberg and her ‘Freedom Flotilla’ shipmates will be made to watch a video of Israeli’s slaughtered by Islamic militants before they are deported after being detained.

Matt Shrivell

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has confirmed the death of Hamas leader Mohammed Sinwar.

World NewsSinwar ‘eliminated’: Netanyahu confirms death of Hamas head

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced the Israeli Defence Force has ‘eliminated’ the leader of the Hamas terrorist group in an airstrike.

Max Corstorphan

British dad Sam Dorman has been arrested in Dubai and jailed for 40 years.

World NewsYoung dad jailed in Dubai for 40 years over forbidden item

‘The prison’s a hellhole and Sam’s family are understandably distraught.’

Max Corstorphan

Africa

Six people have died in a submarine tragedy in Egypt.

World NewsWorst news confirmed as submarine incident turns fatal

Officials have provided a tragic update, confirming six people who were feared dead after a submarine incident in Egypt’s Red Sea have indeed lost their lives. 

Max Corstorphan

Johandre Blom before the attack and in hospital. Inset: The croc responsible for taking the seven-year-old's arm.

World newsVideoMonster croc bites off little boy’s arm in horror attack

A relaxing family fishing trip turned to terror when a seven-year-old had his arm ripped off by a ‘massive’ crocodile.

Troy de Ruyter

Osang Usie Otukpa is an alleged Nigerian scammer who stole $8 million from Australians.

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Nigerian who allegedly scammed Aussies of millions nabbed

Aussies are among the victims of a high-profile Nigerian entrepreneur arrested in an elaborate international sting after allegedly stealing more than $8 million.

Natalie O’Brien

Rwandan officials say a Marburg virus outbreak was first traced to patients in health facilities.

THE NIGHTLYDeath toll at 11 as officials seek source of fever outbreak

Health authorities confirm a haemorrhagic fever outbreak has killed at least 11 people as the desperate search for the source of the outbreak continues.

Matt Shrivell