4 h. ago NATO countries bowed to Trump’s defence demands. It’ll cost them 19,800 fighter jets

NATO countries will lift their defence spending to 5 per cent of GDP. Here’s what it could mean for them – and how it could hit Australia.

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11 h. ago An axis of bystanders: Iran conflict reveals true nature of an alliance the West feared

When push came to shove, as the missiles flew and bombs rained down, all China and Russia offered Iran was rhetorical support – and cautiously at that.

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28 h. ago Once the West’s great hero, Zelensky is now fighting to keep a divided world on his side

When the Ukrainian president travelled to the UK on Monday to shore up support, he ditched his trademark military fatigues. It was a subtle but calculated diplomatic posture.

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39 h. ago What we know about the ceasefire and Iran’s attack against the US

Iran has retaliated against the United States’ attack on its nuclear bases. What do we know about the regime’s response? And will the US fight back?

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39 h. ago Trump is already casting Iran’s retaliation as a sign of peace. It offers both sides an ‘off ramp’

Tehran telegraphed its missile attack on America’s Al Udeid air base in Qatar well in advance, suggesting a symbolic show of force while offering a way to de-escalate. The US president even thanked them.

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41 h. ago US attacks Iran LIVE updates: Trump labels Iranian missile attack on US military base in Qatar ‘weak’: Middle Eastern neighbours call for peace in region

Iran has launched a missile attack on a US base in Qatar in retaliation for an American strike on its nuclear facilities. Follow live coverage here.

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41 h. ago Trump labels Iran missile attack on US base in Qatar as ‘very weak’

Iran launched missile attacks on US military bases in retaliation for the American bombing of its nuclear sites, escalating tensions in the volatile region.

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41 h. ago ASX set to rise as Wall Street rallies in face of conflict; Oil prices tumble; Tesla surges

US stocks are climbing, and the price of oil is tumbling on growing hopes that Iran will not disrupt the global flow of crude, something that would hurt economies worldwide but also its own

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42 h. ago ASX set to rise as Wall Street gains in face of conflict; Oil prices tumble; Tesla surges

US stocks are climbing, and the price of oil is tumbling on growing hopes that Iran will not disrupt the global flow of crude, something that would hurt economies worldwide but also its own

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43 h. ago Qantas’ new route to Pacific paradise a winner (but Jetstar pulls out)

Despite the four-hour time lag, with a restful sleep on this overnight flight you can hit the beach running.

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43 h. ago This office block restaurant was rebooted within a year. Does Molli 2.0 hit the mark?

It’s helmed by an exciting new chef, but feels like a small neighbourhood restaurant trapped in an airport lounge.

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44 h. ago US attacks Iran LIVE updates: Iran launches missile attack on US base in Qatar in retaliation for American strike on nuclear facilities

Iran has launched a missile attack on a US base in Qatar in retaliation for an American strike on its nuclear facilities. Follow live coverage here.

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53 h. ago Iran puts Trump ‘the gambler’ on notice as US warns against choking crucial oil shipping route

Iran’s parliament has endorsed the closure of the Strait of Hormuz following the bombing of its nuclear facilities, as US leaders say the strikes are an opportunity for Tehran to return to the negotiating table.

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57 h. ago Brisbane news as it happened: Man charged over Brisbane bus driver attack; The latest on the crisis in the Middle East; AC/DC reveal Australian tour details

For today’s news updates as they happen in Brisbane and beyond, follow us here.

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59 h. ago US acted alone, Albanese declares while abandoning neutral stance on attack

A day after releasing a statement that did not directly mention the strikes and called for peace, the Albanese government has endorsed the bombing.

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59 h. ago US acted alone in Iran, Albanese declares while abandoning neutral stance on attack

A day after releasing a statement that did not directly mention the strikes and called for peace, the Albanese government has endorsed the bombing.

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62 h. ago ‘Quite traumatised’: Brisbane bus driver may have permanent ear damage after attack

The lord mayor and union officials are calling for repeat offenders to be banned from public transport.

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64 h. ago Brisbane news live: Man charged over Brisbane bus driver attack; The latest on the crisis in the Middle East; AC/DC reveal Australian tour details

For today’s news updates as they happen in Brisbane and beyond, follow us here.

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65 h. ago How the US pulled off ‘Midnight Hammer’, the secret attack Iran didn’t see coming

The US strikes that targeted Iran’s nuclear sites involved a decoy mission and the largest-ever deployment of B-2 stealth bombers, the Pentagon says.

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66 h. ago ‘Economic suicide’: US warns Iran as it moves to choke crucial oil shipping route

Iran’s parliament has endorsed the closure of the Strait of Hormuz following the bombing of its nuclear facilities, as US leaders say the strikes are an opportunity for Tehran to return to the negotiating table.

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