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US officials press Cuba for reforms in 'respectful' meeting in Havana
Cuba says the exchange was conducted “respectfully and professionally” and that the US delegation did not issue any threats or deadlines. Source link
F1 makes 'sensible changes' after engine concerns to start season
The next Formula 1 race in Miami will be a testing and proving ground for a number of new rules aimed at improving performance and safety. Source link
Residents urged to evacuate New Zealand's capital after floods
People living in low-lying areas of New Zealand’s capital city, Wellington, are urged to evacuate as heavy rain drenches the city. Source link
As flight options shrink, this regional city is hoping for a return to rail
Trains stopped coming to Mount Gambier decades ago, but with fewer flights, locals want them back. Source link
10,000 US troops join Australians for Philippines training exercise
Troops from the US, Philippines, Australia and Japan unite for the largest military exercise in “real-world conditions” to ensure security in the Indo-Pacific region. But China has criticised the drill. Source link
Residents urged to stay in as burnt battery product may react with forecast rain
Emergency services say a fire at the Li-ion Energy site in Maddington in Perth’s south-east — the biggest blaze of its kind in WA’s history — will be reviewed to inform future responses to lithium battery fires. Source link
Woolworths fronts court on dodgy discount allegations, ASX slips — as it happened
Supermarket giant Woolworths faced off with the consumer watchdog in court on Tuesday. The ASX 200 slipped into the red. Catch up on the day’s events on the ABC News live markets blog. Source link
Dragons name Flanagan's replacement after 12 hours without head coach
After about 12 hours without a head coach, the Dragons appoint assistant Dean Young to lead the winless side for “at least” the rest of the 2026 NRL season. Source link
Live: 'Star Wars is happening': $7b spend on counter-drone technology
The federal government is funnelling $7 billion into technology that can defeat other drones. Follow live. Source link
Tim Cook to step down as Apple chief executive
Apple has announced the chief executive who took over from Steve Jobs is to step down and has named his successor. Source link