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A former senior US diplomat has heavily criticised Donald Trump's claims about the Iran war, accusing him of misleading the public on multiple fronts.
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The clock is ticking on the future of some airlines, a billionaire aviation tycoon has warned, with no clear end to America's war against Iran in sight.
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The US president has sacked one of his closest allies and one of the few women in his cabinet after her handling of the Epstein files.
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Australia has joined more than 40 countries in an urgent meeting on the Strait of Hormuz, hours after Donald Trump told allies to just take it".
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US President Donald Trump has followed through on another tariff threat, putting a 100 per cent levy on a major Australian export.
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A UN diplomat has quit his post in disgust, claiming he gave up his diplomatic career" to leak information about warhawks" preparing for the unthinkable.
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Share markets plummeted and oil prices surged on Thursday after Donald Trump's speech dashed investors' hopes of a quick resolution to the war with Iran.
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A worrying new report released today has seriously complicated claims from the administration that the conflict is nearing its end.
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A $100,000 fuel giveaway has spiralled out of control, with police called in to close it down. Follow live updates on the fuel crisis and Iran war.
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The government has issued a stern message on fuel and provided an update on the national supply crisis. Follow live.
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New Zealand has inked a landmark deal with a neighbouring nation after an uncertain period concerning China.
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The eye-watering price for the US to fight Iran has been revealed, as a top army chief was told to retire and a major bridge was blown up. Follow live.
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China has released another statement on the Middle East following threats of further US military action and Iranian retaliation.
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The Trump administration has ordered a top army chief to step down as the Middle East war continues. Follow live for updates.
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A major bridge, described as the tallest in the Middle East, has been cut in half in a devastating strike. Follow live.
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The US president has sacked one of his closest allies and one of the few women in his cabinet after her handling of the Epstein files.
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A 7.4-magnitude earthquake has struck off the coast of Indonesia, prompting warnings about potential tsunami waves in multiple countries.
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The angry French president has called Donald Trump inelegant" after remarks about his wife, while oil prices have soared again. Follow live.
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Australians are finally seeing changes at the bowser after a suite of federal measures in the wake of fuel pressures.
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The US president has reportedly sacked one of his closest allies and one of the few women in his cabinet after her handling of the Epstein files.
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If Donald Trump hoped his prime time address on the Iran war would calm jitters he was wrong with oil prices up and shares down. Follow live.
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Mount Everest guides have allegedly been secretly lacing tourists' food to trigger costly helicopter rescues as part of a $29 million insurance scam.
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China has released another statement on the Middle East following threats of further US military action and Iranian retaliation. Follow our live coverage.
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Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles has confirmed Australia is in talks to explore ways to secure the critical Strait of Hormuz.
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A UN diplomat has quit his post in disgust, claiming he gave up his diplomatic career" to leak information about warhawks" preparing for the unthinkable.
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The UK has declared Iran is not our war" as Donald Trump considers leaving NATO and the world scrambles through a fuel emergency.
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Two years have passed since an Israeli strike killed Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom. Israel is yet to explain the attack.
US-Iran war live updates: Donald Trump gives major address on future war plans, Iran fires at Israel
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Dramatic footage captured by onlookers in Iran has shown enormous explosions at a key military site. Follow our live coverage.
US-Iran war live updates: Donald Trump gives major address on future war plans, Iran fires at Israel
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Analysts say US powerbrokers weren't told anything" before the war. Now, several are saying Donald Trump has got his sums wrong. Follow our live coverage.
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Australia has been urged to abandon its green energy agenda, with One Nation leader Pauline Hanson declaring the fuel crisis a hell of a mess".
US-Iran war live updates: Donald Trump gives major address on future war plans, Iran fires at Israel
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Three waves of missiles hit Israel as the US President delivered an threatening message aimed squarely at Tehran. Follow our live coverage.
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Donald Trump has vowed the US will hit Iran extremely hard" in the weeks to come, in a major speech on the state of the war. Follow our live coverage.
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Australians are finally seeing changes at the bowser after a suite of federal measures in the wake of fuel pressures.
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Donald Trump will soon deliver a major address to the world about the future of the Iran war. He's already hinted at what he'll say. Follow it live.
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Anthony Albanese was due to make a landmark trip since becoming Prime Minister - then the Iran war happened.
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The country's top bean counters are preparing for prolonged economic turmoil as the Iran conflict threatens to push Australia into a recession.
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Iran has made a huge call on the Strait of Hormuz as it dismissed Donald Trump's claims Tehran has asked for a ceasefire. Follow live.
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Opposition Leader Angus Taylor has made a big call on whether Australia should send troops to the Strait of Hormuz.
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Mere days after Donald Trump proudly held up images of his soon-to-be constructed White House ballroom, the pesky courts have intervened.
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Terrifying footage shows an American journalist being bundled into a car by armed men on a Baghdad street in broad daylight.
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Donald Trump has said the new regime" in Tehran has requested a ceasefire. But Iran has said the comments are false" and delusional". Follow live.
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Donald Trump has said the new regime" in Tehran has requested a ceasefire. But he has said he is seriously considering" pulling out of NATO. Follow live.
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The UK has declared Iran is not our war" as Donald Trump considers leaving NATO and the world scrambles through a a fuel emergency. Follow live.
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A decorated Australian military figure has offered his two cents on Donald Trump's war chief in a concisely devastating critique this afternoon.
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The UK has declared it is not our war" after Donald Trump dropped more heavy criticism on NATO as the world scrambles through a a fuel emergency. Follow live
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The Western alliance is in crisis as the French leader unleashes on unpredictable' countries, while the US questions NATO's future. Follow live
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A major US military escalation signals the conflict may be far from over as fresh attacks are launched toward Israeli territory. Follow live
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The US is deploying another aircraft carrier to the Middle East and there are now reports that a Gulf state is preparing to get involved.
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A senior Liberal frontbencher has exposed a grim warning for Australia in Donald Trump's most recent late-night tirade at allies.
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One in eight people on earth live here, meaning counting the population is an almighty task.