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Islamic State claims responsibility for Niger air base attack

The Islamic State extremist group on Friday claimed responsibility for an attack in Niger on an air force base in the capital that wounded four soldiers and damaged an aircraft.

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After feverish speculation, Andrew Hastie failed to mount a Liberal leadership challenge. So what now?

Hastie’s allies are cautioning against assuming his supporters would automatically shift their allegiances to Angus TaylorGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastWhat was the point of that then?That is the question some Liberals MPs – and no doubt some bemused voters – are asking after Andrew Hastie abandoned plans to challenge Sussan Ley for the party leadership after a week of feverish speculation. Continue reading...

Iran's top diplomat says there are no plans for talks with the US

Iran's foreign minister says his country is ready for dialogue to resolve tensions but that there are no concrete plans for talks with the United States

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Denmark unveils legal reform to allow the worst foreign criminals to be deported

Denmark has unveiled a deportation reform under which foreigners who are convicted of serious crimes, like aggravated assault and rape, would be expelled

South Africa declares Israel's deputy ambassador persona non grata, orders him to leave country

South Africa declared Israel's deputy ambassador persona non grata on Friday and ordered him to leave the country within 72 hours.