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US military carries out strikes on targets in Iran
CENTCOM confirms attacks on command centres and facilities in Iran in response to Iranian ballistic missiles.
Australia: Milestone in early childhood education and legal controversy over justice
Minister for Indigenous Australians highlights progress in early childhood education, while the Independent Commission against Corruption (ICAC) examines the role of Angus Taylor in factional disputes.
US launches heavy strikes on Iranian targets after Jordan attack
US military hits dozens of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps targets in response to Iranian missiles, with Trump promising a strong blow.
Russian strikes kill seven in Ukraine, Poland raises alert
Aeroplan stand elevated as Iskander missile strikes home in Kryvyi Rih; Trump approves Patriot licenses.
BTS withdraws from 2027 Grammys over new category
The South Korean group has issued a statement withdrawing from the awards, criticising the introduction of a separate award for Asian pop music.
Magnitude 7.1 earthquake hits Kumamoto, 13 dead
The tremor caused parts of buildings to collapse and an explosion in a shopping centre. The prime minister announced the mobilisation of all available resources for rescue operations.
Iran expects first batch of Chinese MANPADS
Sources say Tehran is set to receive up to 400 man-portable air defence systems worth up to $70m.
Iran fires missiles at US forces, Centcom intercepts attack
US Central Command confirms all Iranian ballistic missiles were intercepted, ending a brief lull in the conflict in the Middle East.
Trump praises meetings with Zelensky and Netanyahu
The US president described the encounters with the Ukrainian and Israeli leaders as very positive following their joint stay in Washington.
Trump spoke at Graham's funeral as meeting with Zelenski prepares
Donald Trump eulogised the late Republican senator in Washington, while a closed-door meeting with the Ukrainian president is set to take place.
Germany deport first Afghan without criminal record
The interior minister confirmed the individual had exhausted all legal avenues for asylum, with 31 people on the plane.
Magnitude 7.1 earthquake hits Japanese region of Kumamoto
The Japan Meteorological Agency issued a tsunami warning for the Ariake Bay, while reports emerged of people trapped in Kumamoto.
German police identify 410 Islamist threats
BKA list includes 65 far-right and 17 left-wing individuals, while the attack in Berlin highlights the danger.
Carroll becomes Victoria's new premier following Allan's resignation
Ben Carroll takes the lead of the Labor Party and the premiership with the support of Jacinta Allan, facing a AUD 200 billion debt and teacher strikes.
Shooting at food festival in Seattle: two dead, five injured
Police confirm investigation into incident at Bite of Seattle festival where two people were killed and five injured, including a child.
Labor platform changes on end-of-life care
The platform, which supports the removal of restrictions on telemedicine for end-of-life care, marks a significant shift in the party's stance.
Car hits crowd at Berlin Pride, one person killed
In the incident in the park, 16 people were injured, and the parade was cancelled after the police identified the suspect.
160,000 people forced to evacuate as wildfires rage in France and Spain
French prime minister announces doubling of military aid to firefighters in Gironde and Landes as the situation around Bordeaux deteriorates.