Zelensky shoots down Russia&s ceasefire plan as an attempt ‘to make Putin&s Red Square guests feel comfortable&

Ukraine and Russia are at odds over competing ceasefire proposals, as Moscow accused Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky of threatening the safety of dignitaries attending Victory Day celebrations after he dismissed Russia&s unilateral 72-hour ceasefire.

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Posters depicting Peter Dutton as Donald Trump in Melbourne, Australia. Photo: AP

Anthony Albanese claimed victory in his country&s elections yesterday, becoming the first Australian prime minister in 21 years to manage to hold on to the reins of power for a second consecutive term.

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Anthony Albanese wins second term as Australian PM

Anthony Albanese has become the first Australian prime minister to win a second consecutive three-year term in 21 years.

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Activists blame Israel after aid ship on way to Gaza is ‘attacked by drones near Malta&

A ship bound for Gaza carrying humanitarian aid and activists was bombed by drones in international waters off Malta early yesterday, its organisers said, alleging that Israel was to blame.

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Man jailed for 53 years for hate-crime killing of Palestinian-American boy (6)

A landlord in the US who killed a six-year-old Muslim boy and severely injured the boy&s mother in a brutal hate-crime attack, days after the war in Gaza began, was sentenced on Friday to 53 years in prison.

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Death-metal guitarist shot dead by police after row with neighbour over a tree

A death-metal guitarist has been shot dead by police in San Francisco, reportedly after a dispute with a neighbour over a tree became violent.

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