PM Anthony Albanese has formally recognised Palestine as a sovereign state

Memorial for Charlie Kirk underway in Arizona

Mounting pressure for Optus CEO to stand down over triple zero bungle 

And gold at the World Athletics Championships 

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A fourth death has now been linked to that Optus triple zero outage.

The Prime Minister is on his way to New York, ahead of a potential meeting with the U-S president. 

AND

Priscilla Presley has shut down online conspiracy theories about late ex husband Elvis!

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An eight-week-old baby is one of three people dead after an Optus network failure. 

The Prime Minister will head to the US today - where an informal meeting with Donald Trump is still on the cards.

AND

Nina Dobrev has sparked romance rumours with another Hollywood actor - just days after splitting with fiancé Sean White.

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The Albanese Government is refusing to be drawn on how much households will save, as a result of its new emissions reduction target.

Queensland government stands by decision to ban pill testing.

And

Jimmy Fallon breaks silence on his mate Kimmel's suspension 

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US President wraps up his whirlwind state visit to the UK 

Donald Trump weighs in on dumping of Jimmy Kimmel's late night show, blaming ratings

Whistleblower doctor in mushroom murder case disciplined

And Gout Gout falls just short of securing a spot in the 200m final at World Championships

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Anthony Albanese has unveiled his government's ambitious climate target -- hoping to reduce emissions by up to 70 per cent over the next decade.

Economists are predicting the RBA will keep rates on hold following fresh unemployment data.

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Laneway festival has anounced Chappel Roan as headliner

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In this sports update, thanks to Kayo Sports:

• Billy Walters' season is over
•  Collingwood coach Craig McRae has confirmed Bobby Hill WON'T play in Saturday’s preliminary final
•  AND Basketball is back

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In this episode of The Real Story, Joe explores the fallout from the assassination of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, as the political left and right play the blame game. Plus the federal Liberal Party sinks to a new low in Newspoll, with leader Sussan Ley, so far, unable to turn things around for the opposition. And the AUKUS deal may be saved with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese finally set to meet with US President Donald Trump. Former Labor senator and Australian Strategic Policy Institute chair Stephen Loosley explains the implications of the deal and our relationship with the United States. 

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The Royals and US President sit down for a State Banquet as his trip to the UK continues

Porepunkah residents warned of conman scamming community members

PM returns home empty handed

And Gout Gout sprints into the semi-finals

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The Albanese Government believes Australia's 2035 emissions target will be "ambitious and achievable".

The Opposition Leader delivers her first major economic speech.

And

You won't believe what Justin Bieber is pocketing for his Coachella show 

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