Seafarers’ advocates welcome US-Iran deal after months-long limbo in Gulf
Some 20,000 crew members have been stranded for months amid the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
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Investigative journalist and broadcaster Roger Cook dies aged 83
In a career spanning five decades, he was best known for the ITV current affairs programme The Cook Report The…
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Trump hails MOU with Iran despite misgivings from some Republicans
Trump hails MOU with Iran despite misgivings from some Republicans.
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Andrew Hastie compares AI to cold-war nuclear arms race and warns Australia may fall behind
Liberal MP says Australia risks sovereignty and strategic independence being ‘constrained by the AI superpowers…
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Weather tracker: Saharan heat to send temperatures soaring across Europe
Heatwave conditions build over much of continent, while mild start to winter continues in parts of AustraliaHot weather…
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Stepson of Norway’s crown prince jailed for four years in rape case
Marius Borg Hoiby, 29, convicted of rape, domestic violence and drug charges after seven-week trial in Oslo.
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G7 meeting in France: What’s on agenda, who is attending?
The war in Iran, Ukraine and economic challenges are expected to be a key part of the agenda.
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El-Geneina’s struggle: Life amid Sudan war and humanitarian challenges
El-Geneina residents face soaring food and water costs as aid struggles to meet the needs of displaced families.
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How Trump is relaunching a tariff war citing ‘forced labour’ concerns
Trade analysts predict Trump’s latest push could accelerate the 'reorientation' of global trade away from the…
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Trump celebrates 80th birthday with Iran deal and UFC fights at the White House
President Donald Trump marked his 80th birthday on Sunday by hailing an initial agreement to end the war in Iran and…
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Pakistani police mistakenly open fire on Australian family, killing child
Fatal shooting of nine-year-old Hania Ahmed by Punjab Police officer causes furore.
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Barman raises a glass after £3.5m Omaze house win
Darren Summers thought he was being pranked when a caller rang to tell him.
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Melbourne wellness influencer found short of breath and clammy after home birth hours before death
Stacey Warnecke, 30, died from a treatable complication after giving birth without any trained medical staff, an…
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Woman has arm amputated after Coogee shark attack, ‘devastated’ family say
Family of Sydney mother Leah Stewart say they are ‘shocked’ and reveal more surgeries scheduled in coming daysFollow…
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‘Eyes up, screens down’: Victoria restricts tech in high school classrooms to two hours a day in national first
Academic says laptops have ‘completely overtaken’ traditional note-taking and research other states should…
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Russian attacks in Ukraine kill nine, damage historic Kyiv cathedral
A large overnight missile and drone attack strikes Kyiv, Kharkiv and other Ukrainian cities.
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Albanese signals fuel excise cut may be extended to help motorists amid Middle East crisis
Prime minister flags an announcement after deliberations of cabinet’s expenditure review committeeFollow our Australia…
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EU leaders set to meet after deadly strikes on Ukraine, including Unesco-listed religious site in Kyiv – Europe live
G7 leaders to meet in Évian-les-Bains in France later today to discuss the most pressing issues, including Ukraine,…
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When will social media ban start and what platforms are included?
The measures will see apps including TikTok and Snapchat blocked for UK teens early in 2027.
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Social media to be banned in UK for under-16s, Starmer announces
UK prime minister says move will bring ‘real change for our children’ amid growing concerns over harmful online…
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US and Iran announce ‘understanding’ to end the war
The US and Iran have announced a memorandum of understanding to end the war and re-open the Strait of Hormuz.
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Iran war day 108: Iran, US reach a tentative deal to end conflict
US President Donald Trump and Iranian leaders say a deal has been agreed to end more than 100 days of war.
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China detains two leaders of influential underground church
More than 30 members of Early Rain Covenant Church were taken for interrogation midway through Sunday service.
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Mike Ashley’s Frasers follows Hugo Boss bid with offer for Australia’s Accent
UK billionaire’s fashion group offers £166m for takeover of 77.1% of shares in shoe firm it does not already…