Sussan Ley returns to talks with David Littleproud, putting Coalition split and shadow cabinet on hold, Keir Starmer gets a boost as net migration halves in the UK. Plus, Trump clashes with South Africa’s President in a tense White House meeting.

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Liberals weigh their next move after Nationals walk away from Coalition, Elon Musk vows to scale back political donations. Plus, UK freezes trade talks with Israel, condemning growing extremism.

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Nationals break away from the Liberal Party in a historic Coalition split, welfare experts urge Anthony Albanese to end energy bill rebates. Plus, Victorian Liberals vow to scrap Labor’s emergency services tax as firefighter protests ramp up.

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Liberals need to reconnect with their values, more catching on to tobacco tax truth, government overreach having real consequences, cash-strapped Victoria government still spending. Plus, EU wants to strengthen Australian defence ties.

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Greens elect Larissa Waters as new leader after May 3 election setback, Anthony Albanese heads to Jakarta with defence high on the agenda for meeting with President Prabowo. Plus, Richard Marles rejects Ed Husic’s ‘factional assassin’ claim.

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New Liberal leader Sussan Ley walks back past support for Palestine, Treasurer Jim Chalmers faces pressure over Labor’s planned super tax changes. Plus, Melbourne council slammed for voting to remove a Captain Cook memorial permanently.

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Albanese rewards allies in major ministry reshuffle, Fitch raises alarm over Australia’s AAA credit rating after S&P warning. Plus, China and the US agree to a 90 day pause on tariffs.

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Vladimir Putin faces accusations of delaying peace talks, Trump officials say a trade deal with China is done but offer few details. Plus, Hamas agrees to release US-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander. 

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Sharri looks at key factors as the conclave picks the next pope, Jacinta Price joins Angus Taylor’s leadership team. Plus, senior Nationals MP says a new Coalition deal with the Liberals isn’t final.

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Tim Wilson floated as potential Liberal leader after reclaiming Goldstein, Nationals split debated as former leader pushes back. Plus, NSW Police Commissioner Karen Webb to step down.

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