The U-N General Assembly votes overwhelmingly for a truce in the Middle East; Residents across Queensland told to evacuate immediately from bushfire-affected regions; Ange Postecoglou's Tottenham have beaten Crystal Palace to go five points clear in the Premier League.
Ange Postecoglou's Tottenham have beaten Crystal Palace to go five points clear in the Premier League
This comes as Israel steps up ground operations in retaliation for Hamas' October 7 attacks on Israel which Israel says have killed more than 1,400 people, and led to at least 224 hostages being taken into Gaza. Mr Albanese has concluded a visit which saw discussions on the Congressional bill for the AUKUS nuclear submarine deal and security in the Indo-Pacific, and the Prime Minister raise the case of jailed Wikileaks founder Julian Assange directly with Mr Biden.
"We put forward Australia's national interests, but it is in Australia's interest to engage in the world. And the United States is of course a great democracy, it's our largest two way investment partner, and that's why the relationship really matters."Residents across Queensland have been told in the middle of the night to evacuate immediately as the state's fire emergency deepens.
Western Downs Regional Councillor Mayor Paul McVeigh has told Channel 7 that evacuees are in need of support.
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