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Liberal frontbencher Dan Tehan denies discussions of a coalition with One Nation, despite colleagues advocating closer ties with Pauline Hanson. Prime minister Anthony Albanese criticizes conservative parties as an 'axis of grievance' caught in a 'race to the bottom.'

Liberal MP Andrew Hastie warns that Australia risks becoming a 'supplicant state' tethered to the US if it doesn't increase investment in artificial intelligence, comparing AI development to the cold-war nuclear arms race. He advocates positioning Australia as a technology hub in the southern hemisphere to preserve strategic independence.

Romanian president selects Adrian Vestea as prime minister after the previous nominee, Eugen Tomac, withdrew. Vestea is described as a Liberal former mayor in the title.

Liberal frontbencher Jonno Duniam, a Tasmanian senator, will resign from politics before the end of the year, marking a setback for the struggling Coalition. Duniam cited the need to spend more time with family as the reason for his decision.

Angus Taylor rejects a proposed seat-sharing deal between the Liberal party and One Nation as internal Liberal divisions emerge over countering Pauline Hanson's influence. Tony Pasin suggests the parties should cooperate to defeat Labor, but Taylor and senior colleagues oppose the plan amid One Nation's poll surge.

Mark Carney addresses accusations of contributing to a Canadian recession, the CRTC's 'Netflix tax' decision impacts U.S. trade negotiations, and Liberal party members express tensions over Carney's leadership style.