2 h. ago Trump scolds Israel and Iran as he accuses both of violating ceasefire

The US president reserved his harshest words for America’s special ally, Israel, and said the two countries had been fighting for so long they “don’t know what the f--- they’re doing”.

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3 h. ago Trump lashes out at Israel and Iran as he accuses both sides of violating the ceasefire

US President Donald Trump unleashed a tirade against Israel and Iran before jetting off to the NATO summit, telling reporters both countries “don’t know what the f— they’re doing”.

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7 h. ago Trump ceasefire plan falters as Israel accuses Iran of launching more missiles

Israel’s defence minister said Tehran had violated the ceasefire just hours after it began but Iranian state media said reports of fresh missile strikes were false.

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9 h. ago Yesterday, bombs fell on the prison where I was jailed. It may be a metaphor for the Iranian people’s fate

The destruction of the gates of Evin prison, where I was incarcerated, risks becoming a metaphor for the fate of the Iranian people more broadly, once the missiles stop falling.

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9 h. ago Tradies fired after massive brawl erupts outside Sydney job site

A massive brawl involving more than 20 tradies erupted outside a building site in Sydney's north-west this morning.

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10 h. ago Even before it fired any missiles, Iran was looking for a way out

Reeling from US airstrikes, Iran’s National Security Council gathered for an emergency meeting to determine how it would retaliate. From inside a bunker, Iran’s supreme leader sent them an order. Strike back. But do it carefully.

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11 h. ago Travel plans in chaos after Iranian missile strikes spark flight diversions

Iran’s missile strike on Qatar forced carriers to navigate around a wide swath of territory, tear up flight schedules and turn around aircraft mid-flight.

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11 h. ago ‘I’ve read the tours agreement’: Schmidt fires back at Lions boss

Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has responded to demands from the Lions that he release more players to Super Rugby sides for tour matches.

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11 h. ago ‘Rise up’: Strike on notorious prison carried message for Iranians, released Australian says

Kylie Moore-Gilbert was held captive in Iran for more than two years, including at Evin Prison. She says Israel’s strike on the facility overnight is a symbolic blow to a weakened regime.

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11 h. ago Emma Bates’ alleged killer has case delayed after fire takes family home

The brother of a man charged over the killing of his neighbour has allegedly set his own house on fire days before he was due to provide crucial evidence against his sibling.

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11 h. ago Woman’s alleged killer has case delayed after fire takes family home

The brother of a man charged over the killing of his neighbour has allegedly set his own house on fire days before he was due to provide crucial evidence against his sibling.

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14 h. ago Perth to Paris flight passengers didn’t know about Iranian missiles until landing back in WA

Weary travellers landed back in Perth Airport at 11am (1pm AEST) on Tuesday, 15 hours after they left the night before.

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14 h. ago ‘Airport not coping’: Qantas flights diverted after Iranian strikes throw travel into chaos

Iran’s missile strike on Qatar forced carriers to navigate around a wide swath of territory, tear up flight schedules and turn around aircraft mid-flight.

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18 h. ago Trump announces Iran and Israel agree to total ceasefire for next 12 hours

US President Donald Trump has announced that Iran and Israel have agreed to a total ceasefire over the next 12 hours.

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18 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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18 h. ago Trump announces ‘complete and total’ ceasefire between Israel and Iran

Trump’s announcement came after Iran attacked America’s Al Udeid air base in Qatar in retaliation for America’s weekend strikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities.

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18 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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19 h. ago Only China can stop Iran from blockading one of the world’s key shipping routes

If Iran hampers the movement of maritime trade through the Strait Of Hormuz, it will be very damaging for Australia. But keeping a key ally happy complicates matters.

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19 h. ago Qantas flights diverted from Europe as Iranian strikes throw travel into chaos

Iran’s missile strike on Qatar forced carriers to navigate around a wide swath of territory, tear up flight schedules and turn around aircraft mid-flight.

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19 h. ago ‘Staring in disbelief’: Israel strike blows open gates of Iran’s notorious Evin prison

The strike targeted one of Iran’s most symbolically important detention facilities, where prominent activists, foreigners, journalists and dissidents have been held.

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