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Smoke rises following Israeli bombardment in southern Lebanon as seen from a position across the border in the Upper Galilee in northern Israel on May 31, 2026. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to push deeper into Lebanon after his military took over the medieval castle of Beaufort on May 31, calling it a "dramatic shift" in the campaign against Hezbollah. (Photo by Jalaa MAREY / AFP)

Israel orders strikes on Beirut as Hezbollah hits back

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu and his Defence Minister cited Hezbollah’s repeated ceasefire violations as they ordered the IDF to strike targets in Beirut’s southern suburbs.

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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing growing pressure on what he knew about Peter Mandelson’s relationship with dead financier Jeffrey Epstein when he made the Lord his US Ambassador.

‘Was wrong’: UK PM braces for 1000-page Mandelson file dump

The British PM is bracing for the publication of more than 1000 pages of files about former UK ambassador to Washington Peter Mandelson, a friend of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

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Election losses and controversy (including a stint in jail) meant the flame-haired firebrand was labelled a joke by most Australians.

Labor’s Budget flub a boon for One Nation

Election losses and controversy (including a stint in jail) meant the flame-haired firebrand was labelled a joke by most Australians. 10 years on, Pauline Hanson cannot be considered a laughing matter.

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One Nation has overtaken both major parties to be Australia’s most popular political force in a fresh poll that leader Pauline Hanson says shows people want change.

Hanson ‘amazed’ by polling she’s chased her whole career

One Nation has overtaken both major parties to be Australia’s most popular political force in a fresh poll that leader Pauline Hanson says shows people want change.

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A plume of smoke rises after an explosion on March 2, 2026 in Tehran, Iran. The US has revealed its latest strikes on Iranian radar and drone sites.

US bombs Iranian military sites in new attacks

The US has revealed that it has attacked Iranian radar and drone sites in retaliation for Tehran striking an American drone in the latest test for the region’s shaky ceasefire.

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Marles defends AUKUS submarine plan amid fresh doubts

Defence Minister Richard Marles is standing firm on Australia’s AUKUS submarine strategy despite an overhaul of the delivery plan and renewed questions over the project’s long-term stability.

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Former PM Tony Abbott was elected unopposed as the Liberal Party’s new president.

Abbott vows to stick to backroom in new Liberal Party gig

Tony Abbott insists he is ‘absolutely not’ relaunching his political career with his new role as the Liberal Party’s federal president.

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A video shows officers Nathan Black and Timothy Trautsch assaulting a vulnerable woman.

Premier downplays police brutality after release of video

One State premier has defended the system after footage showing a woman being assaulted by police while experiencing a psychotic episode was made public.

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Smoke rises following Israeli bombardment in southern Lebanon.

Iran’s trust thin on the ground as Trump toughens terms

Peace deal negotiations continue with Iran considering US President Donald Trump’s latest proposal as Israel pushes further into southern Lebanon despite ceasefire.

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Tony Abbott has long been one of the best and most ruthless communicators in politics, writes Katina Curtis.

Why Tony Abbott could be the answer to the Liberals’ woes

KATINA CURTIS: Is Tony Abbott the answer to the Liberal Party’s woes? That depends on how you define the problem that has seen voters flee the 82-year-old party.

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Support for Senator Hanson’s One Nation party is soaring. NewsWire / Martin Ollman

Hanson’s shock Biden claim after turning 72

Pauline Hanson has vowed to stay in parliament as she turns 72 and One Nation overtakes Labor in the polls.

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Madeleine Ogilvie resigned from Tasmania's cabinet after saying she wasn't party to any court cases. (Rob Blakers/AAP PHOTOS)

Premier dodges detail on ex-minister's $120k legal fees

A Tasmanian minister has resigned after misleading parliament about her involvement in a secret court case and amassing legal fees that cost taxpayers $120,000.

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Anthony Albanese should make an honest man of himself and call a general election. If he’s so confident he has the tax reforms right, what’s holding him back from letting the voters decide? writes Cameron Milner.

Albanese must show some backbone and call election now

CAMERON MILNER: If Anthony Albanese is so sure his contentious Budget reforms are the right move, he should let Aussies have their say.

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The Beaufort Castle fortification sits on a cliff above the Litani River in southern Lebanon.

Israel captures crusader castle evoking bitter memories

The seizure of Beaufort evokes bitter memories in both countries of deadly fighting during Israel’s nearly two-decade occupation of southern Lebanon.

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Australia’s auction clearance rates have crashed to the lowest level since the start of the pandemic six years ago in a clear sign Labor’s Budget could potentially turn off property investors for years to come and hurt renters.

Budget blamed for worst auction clearance rates in six years

Capital city auction clearance rates have crashed to a six-year low in a sign Labor’s Budget has discouraged potential investors.

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