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- Sir Keir Starmer says Ukraine has Britain's full backing as US support hangs in the balance
- Labor vows to open an extra 50 bulk billing urgent care clinics by mid-2026
- In AFL, a call for action to address a series of injuries during games this pre-season
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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has told Volodymyr Zelenskyy he has full backing across the United Kingdom as the pair met at Downing Street.
It follows the acrimonious White House meeting between the US and Ukrainian leaders, forcing Ukraine to lean on Europe for support as American military aid is thrown into doubt.
Sir Starmer says the UK will stand by Ukraine to achieve lasting sovereignty and security.
"We stand with you, with Ukraine, for as long as it may take. And I hope you heard some of that cheering in the street, that is the people of the United Kingdom coming out to demonstrate how much they support you, how much they support Ukraine. And our absolute demonstration to stand with you, unwavering determination, and to achieve what we both want to achieve, which is a lasting peace. A lasting peace for Ukraine based on sovereignty and security for Ukraine. So important for Ukraine, so important to Europe, and so important to the United Kingdom. So I'm much looking forward to our discussions here this afternoon."
Sir Starmer will host a summit of European leaders on Sunday to discuss bringing the Russia-Ukraine war to an end.
The top agenda item will be increasing Europe's defence capabilities as the US steps back, as well as seeking security guarantees for Ukraine from the White House as part of any peace deal.
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Dozens of Ukrainians in Sydney have gathered to protest against US President Donald Trump, following a heated exchange with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House.
Rallying outside the Town Hall in Sydney CBD, protesters chanted "Ukraine will not surrender".
This protester says the treatment of Mr Zelenskyy at the White House is being felt personally by the community.
"This was not only an attack on Volodymyr Zelenskiy, this was an attack on every Ukrainian and non-Ukrainian. This was an attack on everyone who stands up against lies, who stands up against bullies."
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The federal Labor government has vowed to open an extra 50 bulk billing urgent care clinics by the end of June 2026.
If fulfilled, the pre-election promise means four in five Australians will be living within 20 minutes of one of the facilities.
Medicare Urgent Care Clinics are free and are used to take pressure off public hospitals by treating minor injury and illness, with 1.2 million people using the existing clinics so far.
Ahead of the May 2022 election, Labor announced plans for 50 Medicare Urgent Care Clinics before going on to open 87 in government.
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A crash involving two buses in Bolivia left at least 37 people dead and dozens more injured.
The accident occurred on the route between the western cities of Uyuni and Colchani, when one of the vehicles swerved into the oncoming lane.
At the scene, a crane turned over one of the buses, which had rolled over onto its side, and police officers were seen removing bodies from the wreckage and carrying them away wrapped in blankets.
The Bolivian Ministry of Government says a preliminary investigation has found speeding was involved.
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Around 200,000 people have gathered in Sydney to watch the Mardi Gras parade.
Now in its 47th year, the parade features 200 floats and 11,000 marchers.
This year's theme is 'Free to Be'.
Bhushan Joshi is the chair of the Association of LGBTIQ+ Doctors and Dentists Australia.
He founded the organisation in 2013, after participating Sydney Mardi Gras for the first time.
He told SBS, Mardi Gras is about making the LGBTIQ+ community seen.
"Visibility is really important, advocacy is really important, it's very different from activism and fighting back, we just want to show people that we are here, we want to show people that we care, and be visible, and that we care for you every day, we are in the society, we are part of you, it's not a fight, we want to be part of the society and support society."
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In the AFL, St Kilda forward Mitch Owens has become the fourth player to be injured in a pre-season game.
He will be sent for scans after hurting his left shoulder, which was injured during this weekend's game between St Kilda and Port Adelaide.
St Kilda suffered a 44-point loss.
Dual North Melbourne premiership player David King says the AFL needs to act to prevent more injuries.
