Five dead and 86 missing as 'heartbreaking' fire breaks out on Philippines ferry

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Australia politics live: Taylor targets Labor on ‘negative equity’ linked to housing prices; Chalmers says Coalition was ‘doing better under Sussan Ley’

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Russia outpacing Ukraine's air defences with daily use of new jet-powered drones

The new models can travel at speeds of up to 300mph, faster than Ukraine's air defence interceptors.

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Iran war won't end until after crucial November elections, says Trump

The president also said oil prices won't come down until after the November races, claiming without evidence that Iran wants to impact the election.

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Australia politics live: new head of public sector union announced; Labor too slow on DV action, poll says

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Australia politics live: Greens in turmoil as senators to cross floor over koala deal; Coalition rejects social media regulation plan

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Deadly Philippines ferry fire leaves scores of people missing

Forty-three people rescued and early death toll stands at five after blaze aboard MV ‌June Aster in waters off Coron, Palawan, says coast guard

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