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The United Arab Emirates has announced it will exit the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries - or OPEC - from May. Analysts say the decision reflects a growing rift with Saudi Arabia, and stronger ties with the United States. Any impact on oil prices is likely to be dampened by the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

In a cordial and at times humorous address to the United States Congress, Britain's King Charles III has delivered a subtle pushback against the Trump administration. The high-stakes royal visit to Washington comes at a time of heightened tensions between the historic allies, with questions of shared values and security objectives casting doubt over the transatlantic relationship.

Social media companies will be forced to pay more money for using Australian news content on their platforms unless they strike deals with media outlets. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has unveiled the change in fresh draft laws for the news bargaining incentive.

Australian shares extended their losing streak, with the ASX200 down 0.6% to a three-week low and ten of eleven sectors finishing in the red, even as US markets hit fresh records. Utilities led the decline, with Origin Energy tumbling, while a lift in oil prices and a rebound in lithium miners offered some support. For a closer look at the day’s moves and what’s driving the divergence with Wall Street, Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with MPC Markets CEO Mark Gardner.

The federal government is being urged to invest for the wellbeing of adolescent girls, as the war in the Middle East continues to impact vulnerable communities across Asia Pacific. Despite adolescent girls making up nine per cent of the global population, experts say less than one per cent of aid in the world goes towards supporting them.

Pope Leo has now returned to Rome after his four-nation African tour that bore witness to the continent's colonial past. The trip focused on faith, social cohesion and human dignity.

It's 30 years today since 35 people died and dozens more were injured in a shooting at Port Arthur, in southern Tasmania. The tragedy led to a mass buyback of more than half-a-million guns and other reforms to gun ownership. Advocates for control say more needs to be done in 2026 to limit the number of guns in the community, but shooters say they feel unfairly treated.

The ASX slips to a three week low ahead of a pivotal week for global markets, with Raymond Chan from Morgans breaking down what to watch as central banks meet, US tech giants report earnings and fresh inflation data lands. At the same time, the countdown to tax time begins, with Assistant Commissioner Anita Challen outlining the ATO’s focus on work related deductions, side hustles and misleading advice circulating online.

Investigations continue into a major security breach at the White House Press Correspondents dinner, with the suspect due to appear in court. A manifesto allegedly written by Cole Tomas Allen has shed some light on his potential motives, including anger at the Trump Administration. United States President Donald Trump says the incident demonstrates the need to build his controversial ballroom at the White House.

The Australian Government has pledged $1.2 billion in defence spending, with $750 million going towards the production of 268 new Bushmaster protected mobility vehicles in Bendigo. Following the National Defence Strategy, Defence Minister Richard Marles says the production will bolster Australia's mobile and agile defence capabilities.

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has met with his Moldovan counterpart in Kyiv, as the world marks the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster- and draws stark contrasts with the current state of play in Europe.

Talks between the U-S and Iran have broken down after U-S President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that he was cancelling his envoy's trip to Pakistan. Iran has also ruled out direct talks with the US, questioning their commitment to a diplomatic solution, as they call for an end to Israel's strikes on Lebanon. Meanwhile, a small proportion of Palestinians have cast their votes in the first election in Gaza in more than 20 years.

A paediatrician says misinformation about childhood vaccines coming out of the United States has led to a huge spike in vaccine hesitancy in Australia in the past year. Professor Margie Danchin from the Murdoch Children's Research Institute says the latest figures show Australia has the lowest vaccine coverage for children under 5 in more than a decade, with the rates falling each year since 2020. She spoke with Greg Dyett.

A man armed with a shotgun, a handgun and multiple knives is in custody after charging through a security checkpoint at the White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington. US President Donald Trump, First Lady Melania Trump and several members of his cabinet were attending the event in the ballroom of the Hilton hotel and were quickly evacuated by the Secret Service just after gunfire broke out.

The war in the Middle East has impacted the cost of living in Australia, affecting communities across the country. Representatives for migrant and refugee communities are concerned needs are not adequately being addressed however, as economic and mental health impacts combine.

As the crew of the successful Artemis II mission readjusts to life on Earth, a new study suggests astronauts may encounter an unexpected difference after life in space. Research shows the brain’s memory of gravity affects how astronauts grip in space and how quickly they readjust after returning home.

Australians have marked Anzac Day across the country and in Gallipoli with ceremonies remembering those who have served. Despite the solemnity of the occasion, dawn services in Sydney, Melbourne and Perth have been marred by heckling. Veterans’ groups and political leaders condemned the incidents as a disrespectful violation of Anzac Day.

[[WARNING: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people should exercise caution when listening to this audio as it contains names and images of deceased persons, which may cause distress to members of these communities.]] Since the First World War, Indigenous men and women have served in Australia's defence forces, despite the government's refusal to recognise their rights. NITV Radio's Kerri-Lee Barry has spoken to Michael Bell about members of her own family who served in Australia's defence forces.

A chain of specialty tea bars founded by a military veteran is expanding rapidly. Ambi's Chai serves tea blended with exotic spices - and its founder is proud his cafes are bringing communities closer.

The ASX200 edged lower by 0.1 per cent, capping a weekly fall of 1.8 per cent, as global markets pulled back from record highs and investors turned their attention to upcoming tech earnings, with Tony Sycamore from IG Markets unpacking what’s ahead. Meanwhile, new data from ASIC reveals a growing number of young Australians are turning to AI platforms, social media and so-called finfluencers for financial information, raising concerns about credibility and oversight. ASIC Commissioner Alan Kirkland explains the regulator’s response.