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Who are ‘Hong Kong 47’? Pro-democracy activists at centre of largest national security trial

Key figures in ‘Hong Kong 47’ represent cross-section of city’s pro-democracy movement

The Independent UK

Foreign governments, rights groups criticize Hong Kong's sentencing of 45 pro-democracy activists

Forty-five prominent activists in Hong Kong have been sentenced to up to 10 years in jail, sparking criticism from foreign governments and rights groups

The Independent UK

'Strong case' to reopen Australia's embassy in Ukraine

As Russia's war on Ukraine hits 1000 days, a parliamentary inquiry has found a "strong case" for Australia to reopen its embassy in the capital Kyiv.

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Australia 'gravely concerned' for activist's sentencing

The sentencing of an Australian pro-democracy activist in Hong Kong has drawn bipartisan condemnation over the crackdown on political freedoms by China.

AAP

Australian Senator Censured For Outburst At King Charles

Australian senators censure Sen. Lidia Thorpe for confronting King Charles III over historical injustices, sparking debates on respectful dialogue.

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Indigenous senator who heckled King Charles during Australia visit censured

Lidia Thorpe says she will do it again

The Independent UK

Australian senate censures Indigenous colleague who yelled at King Charles

“You are not our king. You are not sovereign,” Lidia Thorpe yelled at King Charles

The Independent UK

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'I'll do it again': Lidia Thorpe defies censure motion

A Senate vote to censure Lidia Thorpe has not deterred the independent Indigenous senator, who says she'll use the rebuff as "kindling".

AAP

Australia invests $125m to power renewables in Pacific

Australia will invest $125 million to support the move to renewable energy in the Pacific.

AAP

Australia's diversity a mark of pride, says Penny Wong

Foreign Minister Penny Wong has revealed the hardship she experienced as an immigrant child after being honoured at the Asian Australian Leadership Awards.

AAP

Australia Breaks with US, Votes to Recognize 'Permanent Sovereignty' of Palestinians for the First Time

Australia broke away from the U.S. after the country voted to recognize the "permanent sovereignty" of Palestinians for the first time in a UN resolution.

Latin Times

Australian finance to spark Indo-Pacific climate action

Cheap finance for climate projects is on offer from Australia for small businesses across the Pacific, Southeast Asia and South Asia.

AAP

Former ambassador to US accuses unnamed Sky News Australia presenters of campaign against Kevin Rudd

Dennis Richardson claims an effort to ‘make Rudd’s life untenable’ is at play, despite others also criticising Donald Trump in the past

The Guardian - AU

Australia Votes For Palestinian ‘Permanent Sovereignty’ At UN For The First Time In 2 Decades

Australia has supported a UN resolution recognising Palestinian sovereignty over natural resources for the first time in over 20 years.

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Minister defends UN vote for Palestine resource rights

Australia shifted its longstanding position on Israeli responsibility for damage from an oil spill and voted to support Palestinian resource sovereignty.

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Did Canada really ban Australian news outlet for airing Jaishankar’s statement?

Amid strained ties between India and Canada, several mainstream news outlets falsely claimed that the latter blocked news outlet Australia Today’s website and Facebook page for airing a press conference by foreign minister S Jaishankar and his Australian counterpart Penny Wong.

The Independent UK

Canada’s foreign ministry refutes claims of government ban on Australian diaspora outlet

Inaccessibility of The Australia Today social media channels linked to Meta policy

AAP

Wong defends UN refugee agency delivering Palestine aid

A United Nations aid agency is best placed to deliver aid to Gaza and this fact must be acknowledged after Israel attacked its credibility, the government says.

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The Guardian - AU

Albanese says Trump call ‘very constructive’ as Dutton calls US president-elect ‘not somebody to be scared of’

PM fully briefed on ‘potential outcomes’ of US election and says Australia is prepared for Trump’s policies on security, economic and other issues

The Independent UK

Australian foreign minister raises allegations with Indian counterpart of targeting Sikhs in Canada

Australia’s foreign minister says she raised allegations with her Indian counterpart that India has targeted Sikh activists in Canada

AAP

India assassination allegation raised as ministers meet

Australia has expressed concerns about Canadian allegations the Indian government was involved in the assassination of a Sikh separatist, which it denies.

AAP

Gaza crisis warning as Israeli aid agency ban condemned

Australia has joined a chorus of countries including Britain and Canada in condemning Israel's move to ban a Palestinian aid agency it accuses of terror links.

AAP

Australian aid for Lebanon lags 'like-minded countries'

Save the Children is calling on the Albanese government to double its latest commitment of $10 million in humanitarian assistance for Lebanon.

The Independent UK

Climate-threatened Pacific Islands criticize Australia at Commonwealth meeting

Several Pacific island nations singled out Australia to do more to phase out fossil fuel exports during the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting which opened in Samoa on Thursday

AAP

Senator confirms 'hairs' oath after challenging King

Indigenous senator Lidia Thorpe has confirmed she swore allegiance to Queen Elizabeth's 'hairs', rather than heirs, when taking office.

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