The Federal Government has welcomed a 90 million dollar fine handed to Qantas.

Labor open to slashing red tape in a bid to turbocharge the nation's economic growth.

And

This Taylor Swift bestie gives verdict on new album.

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A number of European leaders are set to flank the Ukrainian Presidents for his talks with Donald Trump at the White House

A boost in support for Anthony Albanese in the latest Newspoll

D Day for Qantas as the airline waits to learn the penalty it will face

And a deadly shooting in New York City

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Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy will meet for peace talks next week in the U.S.

A record earthquake strikes Queensland

Possible flight disruptions for those flying to Canada

And a huge win by the Wallabies overnight

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Donald Trump meets with Vladimir Putin in Alaska

A La Nina alert issued across parts of Australia's east coast

More plastics banned in South Australia

And all the latest results from last night's AFL and NRL matches

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Reforms aimed at better protecting young children from predators will be fast-tracked.

The P-M is standing-by his call to recognise a Palestinian state, despite the U-S expressing its "disgust"

And

Taylor Swift has been spotted out celebrating.

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US and Russian President prepare for talks in Alaska

UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer hosts the Ukrainian President at Downing Street

US Ambassador to Israel hits out at Australia's decision to recognise Palestine

And the AFL promises a price freeze on the first three weeks of finals

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Australia's unemployment rate drops in July

The PM facing criticism over his decision to recognise Palestine as a state

The line up for this year's Harvest Rock festival has been announced

And we reveal the best time to drink your morning coffee

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This week on The Real Story - The Albanese government reveals its intention to recognise Palestinian statehood, following in the footsteps of France, Canada and the U.K. So what does this mean politically and will it make any difference to settling the conflict between Israel and Hamas? Former Labor advisor Darrin Barnett weighs in with his thoughts.

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