Key Facts: Trumps Rome Trip: Melania's Birthday Celebration Plans
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  • First Lady Melania Trump celebrates her 55th birthday on the same day as Pope Francis' funeral in Rome.

  • Melania will have an airplane meal aboard Air Force One, while President Trump plans to engage in conversations after the funeral.
  • I'll take her for dinner on the Boeing. I'll take her for dinner on Air Force One.— Donald Trump discussing his plans for Melania Trump's birthday dinner while on Air Force One.
  • The Trumps will arrive in Rome on Friday evening, staying at Villa Taverna, the residence of the U.S. Ambassador.

  • Trump stated he does not intend to meet former President Joe Biden at the funeral and views the trip as a chance to meet some people.
Virginia Giuffre, prominent survivor of Jeffrey Epstein’s sexual abuse, dies by suicide
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Key Facts: Virginia Giuffre: Tragic Loss of a Survivor
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  • Virginia Giuffre, who accused Prince Andrew and several others of sexual exploitation, has died by suicide at the age of 41, confirmed by her publicist.

  • Her death, which occurred on her farm in Australia, is not being treated as suspicious by police.
  • "Her courage pushed me to fight harder, and her strength was awe-inspiring. The world has lost an amazing human being today. Rest in peace, my sweet angel."— Sigrid McCawley, attorney for Virginia Giuffre, in a statement following her death.
  • Giuffre was a prominent activist against sexual abuse and founded the charity SOAR in 2015 to support trafficking victims.

  • She is survived by three children and was remembered as a loving, wise, and funny individual who inspired many survivors.
Staggering Welcome to Country poll results: Tens of thousands of Aussies have made their opinion clear on Welcome to Country ceremonies ...
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Staggering Welcome to Country poll results
'Wrong, hurtful, deceitful, tokenistic': Storm respond after being blasted for last-minute Welcome to Country snub
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Key Facts: Melbourne Storm Faces Backlash Over Welcome Ceremony Decision
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  • The Melbourne Storm faced significant criticism from Indigenous groups after abruptly canceling a Welcome to Country ceremony before their Anzac Day match.

  • Wurundjeri elder Aunty Joy Murphy expressed her disappointment as the cancellation affected her personal connection to the ceremony.
  • "We want to rebuild our relationship. We want to make them [understand] that this was wrong, hurtful, deceitful and tokenistic."— Aunty Joy Murphy, Wurundjeri elder, discussing the impact of the cancellation of the Welcome to Country ceremony.
  • Despite the Storm chairman describing the cancellation as a misunderstanding, the Indigenous groups chose not to perform out of respect for their elders.

  • In contrast, a successful Welcome to Country ceremony took place at the MCG before the Collingwood and St Kilda match, receiving positive acknowledgment.
Thousands of people have attended Pope Francis's funeral in St Peter's Square, Vatican City. Among them are dozens of world leaders — including heads of ... Show more

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Valerie the dachshund found 'fit and well' after 529 days on Kangaroo Island: The beloved miniature dachshund, who disappeared on a South Australian island 529 ...
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Valerie the dachshund found 'fit and well' after 529 days on Kangaroo ...
Dutton backs himself to win the election – but the bookies don’t: With a week to go to the election, bookies and punters have Labor the favourite in 77 seats ...
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Dutton backs himself to win the election – but the bookies don’t
Leaders slam ‘appalling’ Anzac Day outburst: Political leaders have slammed reports a known neo-Nazi led the booing that disrupted an Indigenous elder’s Welcome ...
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Leaders slam ‘appalling’ Anzac Day outburst
Key Facts: Leaders Condemn Disruption at Anzac Day Service
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  • Political leaders condemned the disruption caused by a neo-Nazi during the Welcome to Country at Melbourne's Anzac Day Dawn Service.

  • Victoria's Premier Jacinta Allen called the behavior disrespectful, while Opposition Leader Peter Dutton denounced the presence of neo-Nazis in Australia as outrageous.
  • "It should be condemned and police come down heavily on them. It just has no place in our community and our society whatsoever."— Peter Dutton, during an appearance on Today shortly after attending a Dawn Service.
  • The incident overshadowed otherwise peaceful ceremonies, with a heated exchange also occurring at the national Dawn Service in Canberra.

  • Anzac Day, held annually on April 25, commemorates soldiers who fought in Gallipoli during World War I.
Pope Francis ‘gave his life for all’ but he failed on one crucial challenge: Fr Frank Brennan says for the future of Catholicism, the next Pope must allow ...
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Pope Francis ‘gave his life for all’ but he failed on one crucial ...
Dutton in last-minute teal seat blitz with one week to go: The opposition leader is planning to visit 28 seats between now and election day in a marathon aimed ...
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Dutton in last-minute teal seat blitz with one week to go
Key Facts: Controversy Surrounds Baerbock's UN Nomination
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  • Yanis Varoufakis supports a petition against Annalena Baerbock's nomination as President of the UN General Assembly.

  • The petition claims Baerbock violated international law by approving German arms shipments to Israel.
  • "Replacing the best and most internationally experienced German diplomat with an outdated model is an outrage."— Christoph Heusgen, former chairman of the Munich Security Conference, criticizes the nomination of Annalena Baerbock.
  • Baerbock's nomination has sparked national and international controversy, as the experienced diplomat Helga Schmid was initially suggested.

  • Baerbock is expected to be elected in June and start her term in September.
Valerie, the miniature dachshund missing on Kangaroo Island for more than 500 days, has reportedly been caught! She will now be returned to her loving parents ... Show more
NRL great’s wedding snub after family rift: Queensland rugby league great Wally Lewis has married his partner of four years Lynda Adams in Brisbane.
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NRL great’s wedding snub after family rift
Kevin Rudd warns against showing weakness on Ukraine: In a Washington Anzac Day speech, Australia’s ambassador to the US says one of the messages from the Anzac ...
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Kevin Rudd warns against showing weakness on Ukraine
A young humpback whale was spotted off Little Manly Cove, giving locals a rare front-row seat to the annual migration—weeks ahead of schedule. #9News
Runaway sausage dog snagged after 529 days on Australian island: She had roamed an island teeming with kangaroos, possums, koala bears and penguins ...
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Runaway sausage dog snagged after 529 days on Australian island
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We need to stop talking about ‘toxic masculinity’: Many boys and men who are already feeling defensive mishear the phrase as a criticism of maleness itself ...
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We need to stop talking about ‘toxic masculinity’
A week out, Albanese insists he’s not complacent. But he’s certainly something: Anthony Albanese wants it on the record: he is not feeling cocky about Labor’s ...
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A week out, Albanese insists he’s not complacent. But he’s certainly ...
Police detain man wanted over firing of gun: Julius Cambridge, a 22-year-old from Buxton, East Coast Demerara, who was wanted by the police over the discharging ...
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Police detain man wanted over firing of gun
‘I WON’: Trump’s ‘narcissistic’ boast before Pope’s funeral slammed: US President Donald Trump is among the world leaders and royalty in Rome ...
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‘I WON’: Trump’s ‘narcissistic’ boast before Pope’s funeral slammed
Ethical dangers of AI in art and national identity: A letter MUHAMMAD AMIRUL ASYRAAF ROSLAN, Product expert, Google.
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Ethical dangers of AI in art and national identity
Motorists have captured a shocking road rage attack in the Gold Coast.
Federal election 2025 live: PM says far-right threats should be taken 'seriously'
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Federal election 2025 live: PM says far-right threats should be taken ...
‘Going to miss time’: Ugly hit KO’s rival: South Sydney star Latrell Mitchell is facing a stint on the sidelines after delivering a huge hit to Storm youngster ...
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‘Going to miss time’: Ugly hit KO’s rival
Storm’s Welcome to Country ‘cancelled’ at last minute say Indigenous elders: Indigenous groups say they have been left dumbfounded and distressed after the ...
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Storm’s Welcome to Country ‘cancelled’ at last minute say Indigenous ...
How China is controlling Australia’s – and the world’s – rare earths trade: China is threatening to land a knockout blow in its trade war with Donald Trump ...
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How China is controlling Australia’s – and the world’s – rare earths trade
Dozens of police deployed across Melbourne following chaotic anti-vilification law protests
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Dozens of police deployed across Melbourne following chaotic ...
Evzones, Greece's Presidential Guard, marching for ANZAC Day at Bondi Beach in Sydney. Video by Betty Staikos. #greeksareeverywhere
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Watch 9News: Election 2025 - Season 2025 - Election race heats up as polling day draws near | 9Now
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It was once Sydney’s neglected outpost. Then came the developers: It’s hard to overstate just how much Parramatta’s CBD has changed in the past decade ...
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It was once Sydney’s neglected outpost. Then came the developers
Runaway sausage dog snagged after 529 days on Australian island: SYDNEY: A runaway sausage dog named Valerie has been captured after a 529-day adventure ...
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Runaway sausage dog snagged after 529 days on Australian island
Brilliant front nine propels Minjee Lee into contention for Chevron Championship
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Brilliant front nine propels Minjee Lee into contention for Chevron ...
It’s hard to overstate just how much Parramatta’s CBD has changed in the past decade. But can it continue its progress? The jury is still out ... Show more
“Kal nahi jaaunga…” Syed Adil’s sister recalls brother’s last words before he was killed in Pahalgam |~0~| #PMModi #Jaishankar #AjitDoval #NSA
Huge awe-inspiring 'whale' appears on Scarborough beach: Talented artist Fred Brown delighted crowds in Scarborough with his sand art this Easter bank holiday ...
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Huge awe-inspiring 'whale' appears on Scarborough beach
MCG’s response to Welcome to Country booing: The AFL’s pre-match Anzac Day ceremony was observed without a hitch prior to Collingwood’s 41-point win over ...
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MCG’s response to Welcome to Country booing
New tunnel for easy access to world’s second tallest tower: Visitors to Merdeka 118, the world's second-tallest tower, now have a smoother drive into the ...
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New tunnel for easy access to world’s second tallest tower
One Love - UNC's Toco/Sangre Grande candidate Wayne Sturge blows kisses to PNM supporters as he passes the offices of the PNM Toco/Sangre Grande and ... Show more
British surgeon Dr Victoria Rose recounted her experiences working in Gaza under constant bombardment at a screening of the documentary "Under Fire: ... Show more
Billionaire Gina Rinehart pushes for massive hike in defence budget: On the eve of Anzac Day, the wealthiest person in Australia called for the nation's ...
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Billionaire Gina Rinehart pushes for massive hike in defence budget
New perspective on iconic Australian hiking trail: From May, the seven-day Larapinta Trail itinerary will take travellers into Central Australia to hike across ...
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New perspective on iconic Australian hiking trail
‘They didn’t know what a schooner was. We had to explain a meat raffle’: Famously fickle New Yorkers have embraced a new Australian-themed pub backed by ...
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‘They didn’t know what a schooner was. We had to explain a meat raffle’
Most votes in Australia are wasted votes and get no representation at all
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Most votes in Australia are wasted votes and get no representation at all
For independents and minor parties, picking a side in a hung parliament is perilous
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For independents and minor parties, picking a side in a hung parliament is ...
Australia election 2025: What’s at stake for Kiwis across the ditch: This year’s Australian election is all about cost of living, healthcare, energy and defence.
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Australia election 2025: What’s at stake for Kiwis across the ditch
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For an estimated 2 million who fled Vietnam after the Fall of Saigon on April 30, 1975, the collapse of the South Vietnamese government ... Show more
Coach speaks out over Ugle-Hagan saga: Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge has spoken out about the ongoing situation surrounding Jamarra Ugle-Hagan.
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Coach speaks out over Ugle-Hagan saga
Latrell Mitchell suspended for high tackle in another blow for Rabbitohs: South Sydney have been dealt another blow, with fullback Latrell Mitchell to miss at ...
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Latrell Mitchell suspended for high tackle in another blow for Rabbitohs
ANZAC Day Dawn Service 2025 At West Torrens Memorial Gardens: A Symbol Of Unity With The Hellenic Presiden ...
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ANZAC Day Dawn Service 2025 At West Torrens Memorial Gardens: A Symbol Of ...
Can renewables and nuclear play nice in Australia's power grid of tomorrow: Our energy system is evolving at breakneck speed. Here we look at how our power grid ...
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Can renewables and nuclear play nice in Australia's power grid of tomorrow
Federal election 'gender gap' reflects changing electorates, social views with some women feeling forgotten
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‘I love it, always have’: The Sydney suburb people never want to leave: It’s got neighbourhood spirit, great infrastructure and it’s within walking distance of ...
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‘I love it, always have’: The Sydney suburb people never want to leave