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Shoba Rao is Head of Digital at News Corp’s Premium News Network. With more than 17 years experience at News Corp, she leads a team to help produce national and world stories across all masthead titles.

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National

Singo tells Erin: Why I backed Roberts-Smith

Entrepreneur John Singleton recently defended embattled Victoria Cross winner Ben Roberts-Smith with a full-page newspaper ad, saying it’s “absolutely ridiculous” to demean “a war hero”.

VideoRoyals

Britain's King Charles III (L) is reacts as Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey (C) and Bank of England's Chief Cashier Sarah John present him with the first bank notes featuring his portrait, at Buckingham Palace in London on April 9, 2024. (Photo by Yui Mok / POOL / AFP)

Promising update on King Charles amid cancer battle

King Charles was presented with bank notes featuring his portrait as monarch as new details emerged about his future plans.

Full ListNational

artwork for new laws, changes coming in 2024

All the law changes in Australia from January 1

From January 1, there are a raft of changes coming to welfare, health, education and housing. See how they will affect you and your household in 2024.

LiveWorld

SOUTHERN BORDER, ISRAEL - DECEMBER 02: Israeli soldiers stand on tanks and armored vehicles near the border with the Gaza Strip on December 2, 2023 in Southern Border, Israel. Israel steps up military operations in Gaza after a sustained truce between Hamas and Israel did not hold further than a week despite diplomatic talks and captives released. (Photo by Amir Levy/Getty Images)

Israel reveals new ceasefire conditions

Israel’s prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has outlined his demands before a new truce, while Tel Aviv protests demand the government do whatever it takes to free the hostages. Warning: Graphic

UpdatedMusic

Taylor Swift gives family of dead fan VIP treatment

Taylor Swift welcomed the family of fan Ana Benevides, who died at her show in Rio de Janeiro, to her latest concert. Watch video.

LiveWorld

A Palestinian girl and her brother sit amidst the debris of a house following an Israeli strike in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip on November 18, 2023, amid ongoing battles between Israel and the Palestinian group Hamas. (Photo by MOHAMMED ABED / AFP)

Israel, Hamas ‘make deal’ on ceasefire

Israel and Hamas are believed to have reached a US-brokered ceasefire to pause the war for five days and free women and children hostages. Warning: Graphic

World

Police officers detain a man in the street by Whitehall close to the 'National March For Palestine' in central London on November 11, 2023, as counter-protest groups are monitored by police close to the route of the main march. About 300,000 people marched through the British capital, as pro-Palestinian supporters made a new call for a Gaza war ceasefire. Authorities had feared trouble as the "National March for Palestine" was scheduled for Armistice Day, Britain's annual commemoration of its war dead. Dozens of arrests were reported. Police later said that they had arrested 82 counter-protestors in order to "prevent a breach of the peace", saying they "tried to reach the main protest march. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS / AFP)

Australia ‘pushing for Israel ceasefire’ as London erupts

Foreign Minister Penny Wong has called on Israel to stop “the attacking of hospitals” as Britain’s PM slams “thugs” after a day of violent clashes across London. Warning: Graphic

Celebrity Life

FILE: Comedian Cal Wilson has died at the age of 53 after suffering a short illness. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 16: Cal Wilson attends opening night of Jagged Little Pill The Musical at the Comedy Theatre on January 16, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Sam Tabone/Getty Images)

‘Pain of losing you’: Cal Wilson’s husband speaks out

Cal Wilson’s husband has revealed the impact of the late comedian’s death on him and their son after she tragically passed away after a short illness.

LiveWorld

KHAN YUNIS, GAZA - NOVEMBER 4: People search through buildings that were destroyed during Israeli air raids in the southern Gaza Strip November 4 2023 in Khan Yunis, Gaza. Entering the third week of the conflict, the Israeli army has expanded its military assault. The Gaza strip, a besieged Palestinian territory, is under heavy bombing from Israel in response to the large-scale attack carried out on October 7 by Hamas in Israel. The international community is stepping up pressure for a humanitarian truce.(Photo by Ahmad Hasaballah/Getty Images)

‘Find and eliminate’: Israel’s chilling warning to Hamas chief

Israel has issued a stark message to Hamas fighters as troops fight street battles with militants, while a former Australian PM has arrived to visit the war-torn country. Warning: Graphic

EXCLUSIVE: PREMIUM EXCLUSIVE: Jennifer Aniston, Matt LeBlanc, Courtney Cox and David Schwimmer all have an emotional hug as they say goodbye to their 'friend' Matthew Perry Pictured: Jennifer Aniston,Courtney Cox,David Schwimmer,Lisa Kudrow Ref: SPL9988925 031123 EXCLUSIVE Picture by: Shutterstock / SplashNews.com Splash News and Pictures USA: 310-525-5808 UK: 020 8126 1009 eamteam@shutterstock.com World Rights, No France Rights

Perry funeral song that made co-stars break down

Matthew Perry’s family and friends wept as an emotional song with powerful lyrics was played at the tragic star’s funeral service.

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