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Albanese beat Morrison, ending the conservative coalition's almost decade-long reign.
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Ukraine puts Russian soldier accused of war crime on trial
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Ukraine shuts down Russian gas pipeline amid threat of further annexation
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Sri Lanka's PM quits amid violent protests over soaring costs, shortages
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Russia mysteriously cans flypasts as Victory Day parade falls flat
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