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US President Donald Trump signed an agreement that Iran said gave it control of the waterway — and global energy supplies. Now, Iran’s military is violently asserting authority. (Doug Mills/The New York Times)
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How Trump failed to secure the Strait of Hormuz in Iran deal

A fragile ceasefire has unravelled into fresh chaos in the Strait of Hormuz, as a controversial Trump-brokered deal is blamed for handing Iran sweeping control over one of the world’s most critical oil routes.

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An anti-corruption body could potentially destroy Opposition Leader Angus Taylor even if he is found to have done nothing illegal.
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How ICAC hearing could bring down Angus Taylor

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Opposition leader Angus Taylor recovered from a poorly received speech at Canberra’s mid-winter ball by launching an aggressive attack on One Nation’s policies and ability to govern.
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‘Column of smoke’: Taylor launches attack on One Nation

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Vicki Brady, chief executive and managing director of Telstra landed in Sydney on Friday.

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Amanda Wicks, Director of News and Current Affairs at SBS, gave evidence at the commission.

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US President Donald Trump signed an agreement that Iran said gave it control of the waterway — and global energy supplies. Now, Iran’s military is violently asserting authority. (Doug Mills/The New York Times)

How Trump failed to secure the Strait of Hormuz in Iran deal

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Volodymyr Zelensky meets with Lindsey Graham in Kyiv last week.

Trump recalls ‘one of the greatest people and senators’

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Republican senator Lindsey Graham, 71, has died after a sudden, brief illness.

‘Tired’: Senator’s preliminary cause of death revealed

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Mitch McConnell says he was admitted to hospital after a fall.

Senator breaks silence after disappearing from public eye

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Mitch McConnell says he was admitted to hospital after a fall.

Senator breaks silence after disappearing from public eye

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Donald Trump has insisted the Strait of Hormuz is open despite Tehran declaring the waterway shut as hostilities flare up in the region.
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‘Hold Iran accountable’: US unleashes with fresh attack

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Iranian local officials say US projectiles have been fired at military targets on Qeshm island. (AP PHOTO)

Strait slammed shut again amid heavy barrage of strikes

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Police have arrested a man in connection with the death of former UK MP Ann Widdecombe.

Major breakthrough after former minister found dead

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