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Demonstrators and Congressional representatives rally against President Donald Trump and his ally Elon Musk as they disrupt the federal government, including dismantling the US Agency for International Development.

On USAID criticism, Republican views converge with Kremlin propaganda

The dismantling of the agency has been accompanied by a torrent of anger online from right-wing influencers and accounts promoting false claims and conspiratorial thinking.

  • Steven Lee Myers and Stuart A. Thompson

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US President Donald Trump.

Trump says US making progress with Russia, coy on Putin talks

Donald Trump said the US was in touch with both Russia and Ukraine. “We’re talking to both sides,” he said.

  • Guy Faulconbridge
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

Zelensky’s office deems US push for truce, elections a ‘failed plan’

Kyiv has repeatedly said it does not want a ceasefire without obtaining security guarantees that would stop Moscow regenerating its forces and launching another invasion in the future.

  • Tom Balmforth
Randwick council cleaners remove antisemitic graffiti from houses in Sydney’s eastern suburbs.

What if the antisemitic tide has a bigger target: Australia’s stability?

If foreign malign forces masterminded some of this wave of attacks, as authorities suspect, Australia will not be alone.

  • Lydia Khalil
Oscar Jenkins, pictured (left) playing for Toorak Prahran Cricket Club, was captured by Russian forces while fighting for Ukraine (right).

Australia demands Russians free soldier Oscar Jenkins after confirmation he is alive

Friend says they are amazed and hopeful as Penny Wong says she has confirmation the former teacher turned soldier is alive.

  • Matthew Knott and Alex Crowe
A still from the trailer for Russians at War.

Film festival defends screening of Ukraine war documentary branded Russian propaganda

Ukraine’s ambassador to Australia wrote to the chair of the Antenna Documentary Film Festival urging him to cancel screenings of the film Russians at War.

  • Matthew Knott
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Trump’s happy to play the ‘madman’ to restore global order. But will it work?

Trump has repeatedly and explicitly said he wants to use the perception he is unpredictable, and even unhinged, to boost American power.

  • Matthew Knott
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At Auschwitz, a solemn 80th anniversary ceremony is held amid global rise in antisemitism

Auschwitz survivors warned of the dangers of rising antisemitism, as world leaders gathered to mark 80 years since the Nazi German death camp was liberated.

  • Rob Harris
Russian ATM explosion gif

Ukrainian scammers thought to be tricking Russian pensioners into blowing up ATMs

Russian President Vladimir Putin last month dismissed a suggestion that he should target what are believed to be Ukrainian scammers behind the attacks.

  • Daniel Hardaker
Lobby group Advance wants to make sure the holiday on January 26 isn’t washed up.

Celebrate on a day we can all feel proud of our nation

As we approach Australia Day, it is essential to remind those who have Australian citizenship that they identify themselves by their nationality and not by their religion, writes one reader.

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