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    Republicans blast Trump's Iran agreement as 'worst foreign policy blunder in decades'

    US Vice President JD Vance speaks during a press briefing at the White House in Washington. Photo...

    Republicans blast Trump's Iran agreement as 'worst foreign policy blunder in decades'

    US President Donald Trump's interim deal to end the Iran war met scorching public criticism from some of his fellow Republicans as copies of the signed agreement circulated.

    US, Iran sign ceasefire agreement

    US President Donald Trump signed a peace deal with Iran today while attending G7 in France. Photo...

    US, Iran sign ceasefire agreement

    The US and Iran released the text of an interim agreement their presidents have signed to end their war today.

    North Korea recalls ambassador to UK

    North Korea recalls ambassador to UK

    North Korea has recalled its ambassador to Britain just a month after he took up the post.

    'Australians must live under one cultural umbrella': Pauline Hanson

    One Nation leader Pauline Hanson reacts to a question from a journalist following her address at...

    'Australians must live under one cultural umbrella': Pauline Hanson

    Pauline Hanson has called for migrants to assimilate into a "monocultural" Australia in a wide-ranging speech that also targeted rising social inequity and a litany of culture-war issues.

    Former minister may challenge Starmer for PM role next week

    Wes Streeting. Photo: Retuers

    Former minister may challenge Starmer for PM role next week

    Britain's former health minister Wes Streeting said he would be prepared to trigger a Labour leadership contest to replace Keir Starmer as prime minister as soon as next week.

    Merlin the duck rises to World Cup stardom

    Merlin, the duck donning an 'El Tri' soccer jersey that turns heads across Mexico City. Photo:...

    Merlin the duck rises to World Cup stardom

    A domesticated duck named Merlin, sporting a miniature Mexico shirt and custom duck socks, has waddled his way into the hearts of football fans.

    Qantas picks London for world's longest non-stop flight

    Qantas picks London for world's longest non-stop flight

    Qantas has announced London as the first destination for the world's longest non-stop commercial flight, a roughly 20-hour trip from Sydney.

    More arrests over mistaken-identity kidnapping, death

    Chris Baghsarian. File photo

    More arrests over mistaken-identity kidnapping, death

    Sydney police have arrested another two young men over the alleged botched kidnapping and murder of 85-year-old Chris Baghsarian.

    G7 leaders express optimism for peace in Ukraine

    Ukraine leader Volodymyr Zelenskiy speaks with US President Donald Trump at the G7 summit. Photo:...

    G7 leaders express optimism for peace in Ukraine

    US President Donald Trump has urged Russia to make peace after G7 talks with Ukraine leader Volodymyr Zelenskiy.

    US-Iran ceasefire deal to be public soon

    US President Donald Trump made comments on the deal with Iran while in France on the sidelines of...

    US-Iran ceasefire deal to be public soon

    The deal will be formally signed in Switzerland on Friday and Iran's nuclear programme will be tackled in later talks.

    Pair beat Sydney homeless man to death before going clubbing

    Pei Lui (left) and another man killed a homeless man and then went clubbing. Photo: Supplied via AAP

    Pair beat Sydney homeless man to death before going clubbing

    A man who violently bashed and killed a homeless man in the stairwell of a city gaming cafe was seen punching another drifter in the face afterwards.

    US-Iran deal promises end to war - how remains unclear

    A drone view shows vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman. Photo: Reuters

    US-Iran deal promises end to war - how remains unclear

    Doubts swirl around the US-Iran interim deal to end the war in the Middle East as shippers say it could take weeks for confidence to return after any reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and fundamental questions remained unanswered.

    Iranian-Americans protest NZ World Cup match in LA

    Banners of an Iranian political activist Reza Pahlavi and flags of the US, Iran and Israel are...

    Iranian-Americans protest NZ World Cup match in LA

    Iran have kicked off their World Cup in Los Angeles in front of a crowd consisting of both fans cheering them on and Iranian Americans waving symbols of protest against the Tehran government.

    Aussies among world's top online news consumers

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    Aussies among world's top online news consumers

    A global study shows Australia among the top nations embracing paid online news, with many citing concerns over disinformation as a key reason.

    Eight dead after B-52 bomber crash in California

    Smoke rises from a blackened part of Edwards Air Force Base after the crash. Photo: Reuters

    Eight dead after B-52 bomber crash in California

    A US Air Force B-52 bomber crashed shortly after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base in Southern California, killing all eight crew members on board.

    Stepson of Norway's Crown Prince found guilty of rape

    Marius Borg Hoiby. Photo: Getty Images

    Stepson of Norway's Crown Prince found guilty of rape

    The stepson of Norway's Crown Prince has been found guilty of rape and domestic violence and sentenced to four years in prison after a trial that has dented the royal family's once picture-perfect image.

    UK to introduce sweeping social media ban for under-16s

    UK Prime Minister Kier Starmer. Photo: Reuters

    UK to introduce sweeping social media ban for under-16s

    British PM Sir Keir Starmer says he'll ban social media sites for under-16s and impose restrictions on gaming and livestreaming platforms, in some of the world's most far-reaching online restrictions.

    Trump marks 80th birthday with bloodsports on White House lawn

    People attend UFC Freedom 250 on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC. Photo:...

    Trump marks 80th birthday with bloodsports on White House lawn

    US President Donald Trump has hosted mixed martial arts fights on the White House lawn, an unprecedented spectacle highlighting his willingness to blend the pageantry of his office with his brutal brand of politics and his family’s business interests.

    Heritage Kyiv monastery burns in major air attack

    Firefighters work to extinguish a blaze at the Dormition Cathedral of the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra...

    Heritage Kyiv monastery burns in major air attack

    Four people have been killed while the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra monastery caught fire after a major Russian air attack on the Ukrainian capital.

    US and Iran reach deal to end war

    US and Iran reach deal to end war

    US and Iranian officials say they've agreed on a peace framework for a deal to end their war, halt the US blockade of Iran and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping lane.
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