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Europe Today

Newsletter: A medley of middle powers

As US President Donald Trump readies himself for a widely anticipated multi-day visit to China, and to be hosted by the country's leader Xi Jinping, the world's middle powers are watching on to see how they can slot themselves into what the summit brings.

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Vigils held across Australia after death of 5-year-old girl

People across Australia held candlelight vigils to remember a 5-year-old girl whose death has shocked the nation.

Australia

IS-linked Australian women charged with slavery and terrorism offences after return from Syria

Three Australian women with links to the Islamic State group have been charged after returning home from Syria.

Nature

Tiny bandicoots rescued from extinction as 100 released into the wild

Eastern barred bandicoots were once considered extinct on mainland Australia, but conservationists are determined to give them a “fighting chance”.

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Australia: Refinery fire raises fuel supply concerns amid Iran war

Fire at Viva Energy's Geelong refinery, which supplies 10% of Australia’s fuel, sparks supply fears as Iran war keeps global prices elevated.

Europe in Motion

What does trade between the EU and Australia look like?

The trade between the EU and Australia is expected to climb as much as 33% over the next decade after they signed a landmark deal. But how has their trade relationship developed so far?

Europe News

The EU's recipe for trade deals : easy on beef, tough on wine

Within weeks, the European Commission has wrapped up deals with Mercosur, India and Australia. Yet despite the backlash over the Latin America agreement, Brussels is sticking to a familiar playbook: offensive on wine and cars, defensive on beef.

Germany

Germany could help secure Hormuz, but once war ends — defence minister

The Bundeswehr could take on a role in securing one of the world's most important trade routes after the end of the war, "but now is not the time to discuss that," the German defence minister said.

Economy

G'day to cheaper Champagne: EU-Australia deal boosts European products

After eight years of fraught negotiations, Europe and Australia have finally struck a trade deal. From champagne to critical minerals, here is what changes — and for whom.

Europe Today

Watch: What is the EU-Australia trade deal actually about?

The European Commission president is in Australia right now, trying to push a long-delayed free trade deal across the finish line. With US tariffs rising and trade tensions with China heating up, both Brussels and Canberra urgently need reliable partners.

Europe News

Von der Leyen clinches Australia trade deal

The European Commission clinched a trade deal with Canberra on Tuesday, liberalising flows of goods while keeping quotas on sensitive EU farm products and leaving Australia’s luxury car tax largely intact.

Europe News

Von der Leyen to visit Australia as trade deal nears finish line

The European Commission is eyeing another deal in its push to diversify trade ties, with President Ursula von der Leyen set to visit Australia from March 23 to 25 to clinch a long-awaited agreement.

Culture news

Aussie fashion designer wins trademark appeal vs Katy Perry

Australian designer Katie Perry has won the right to sell clothes under her name, claiming victory in a years-long trademark dispute with US pop star Katy Perry.

Australia

Protesters block bus carrying Iranian women’s team in Australia after five players granted asylum

Australia granted asylum to five members of Iran’s women’s soccer team visiting for a tournament as the Iran war began. Outside the team’s hotel, protesters tried to block a bus believed to carry other players. It remains unclear what will happen to the rest of the team.

Australia

Trump says Australia to grant asylum to some Iranian women footballers

Amid concerns for player welfare, the Australian Iranian Council wrote to Australia’s Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke urging the government to protect the squad members while they're in Australia.

Tech News

Australia adds age checks to AI chatbots, video games, search engines

Australia called it a “common sense” measure that extends real-life protections for children into the digital realm.