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- President Trump calls for an end to Russia's war with Ukraine war at the World Economic Forum
- Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announces a $10,000 cash bonus for apprentice tradies ...
- Aryna Sabalenka has a third successive Australian Open title in the horizon..
United States President Donald Trump has escalated his call for an end to Russia's war with Ukraine in his address to the World Economic Forum in Davos.
Appearing by video link, Mr Trump lamented what he called the huge loss of life in the war, in his first major address to an international forum since regaining the keys to the White House.
President Trump also took aim at the European Union, which he says treats America "very badly" through its tax arrangements.
Despite his concerns, Mr Trump also says he will guarantee Europe's supply of Liquified Natural Gas, or LNG, which has been placed under pressure by Western sanctions on Russia.
The President says he wants to bring an end to the war.
"One thing very important I really would like to be able to meet with President Putin soon and get that war ended. And that's not from the standpoint of economy or anything else. It's from the standpoint of millions of lives are being wasted. Beautiful young people are being shot in the battlefield."
Donald Trump also told the forum that all imports into the US will face tariffs if companies do not make their products in the United States.
The Albanese government is offering more support for tradespeople with a promise to boost apprentice allowances.
From July, eligible apprentices in housing construction or clean energy will receive $10,000, paid in five $2000 instalments.
The $626 million commitment is the first time the allowance has been increased since 2003.
With voters set to head to the polls before May 17th, Anthony Albanese and opposition leader Peter Dutton have entered an unofficial election campaign, travelling around the country to talk to voters.
Israeli raids in the West Bank continue, with a Palestinian official saying hundreds of people are leaving their homes amidst the recent violence.
Israel has killed at least ten Palestinians in the West Bank since launching military operations shortly after the Gaza ceasefire came into force.
On Thursday Israel reported that it had killed two armed men near the city of Jenin, saying they were suspected of carrying out deadly attacks in Israel earlier this month.
The Palestinian health ministry says their bodies were taken by Israeli forces and the house they were in has been demolished.
Hamas has issued a statement claiming the men as its fighters.
Meanwhile, Palestinian Authority Foreign Minister, Varsen Aghabekian, told the World Economic Forum in Davos she hopes the Trump administration will help bring an end to the violence.
"We have to ensure that there are people that whisper in the ears of President Trump, his close circle, on what the aspirations are and what true peace means."
Indonesian rescuers have retrieved four more bodies following a landslide and flooding in the country's main island of Java, bringing the death toll to 21.
Waters from flooded rivers tore through nine villages Indonesia's Central Java city of Pekalongan brought by a landslide on Monday.
The disasters destroyed 25 houses, a dam and three main bridges connecting villages in Pekalongan.
At least 13 people are injured and nearly 300 people were forced to flee their homes to temporary government shelters.
Rescuers are still searching for five people reported missing.
Heavy seasonal rain from about October to March frequently causes flooding and landslides in the country.
Reconciliation Victoria is speaking out against what it says are attempts to limit the rights of First Nations people.
This comes in response to Opposition leader Peter Dutton's statement that he won't speak in front of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags if he becomes Prime Minister.
Some local councils across Australia are scrapping Welcome to Country ceremonies.
And as January 26 approaches, Reconciliation Victoria says Indigenous Australians are going to again face ignorance from people who don't understand the history of the day.
Professor Andrew Gunstone is the Co-Chair of the reconciliation body.
"As most countries celebrate their day on generally unifying national moments such as winning a war of independence or various states coming together or having a treaty signed with Indigenous people. In this country, we still commemorate the day on the day that for many Australians and for many indigenous people and for many allies is the day of sorrow and the day of mourning."
Defending women's champion Aryna Sabalenka is one step closer to a third successive Australian Open title.
It follows her semi-final win against Spaniard Paula Badosa at Melbourne Park.
The 26-year-old lived up to her number one billing with an all-star performance, with a 6-4 6-2 victory securing her spot in the finals.
Swiss Martina Hingis was the last woman to win three successive Australian Open titles, back in 1997 to 1999.
hat honour roll call also includes the likes of Margaret Court, Steffi Graf and Monica Seles.
