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Keir Starmer has taken over from Anthony Albanese as AUKUS’s weakest link.

Why Keir Starmer’s cowardice puts AUKUS at risk

Keir Starmer has taken over from Anthony Albanese as AUKUS’s weakest link.

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The NRMA urged people to stop panic buying fuel.

NAB forecasting 5% inflation as drivers panic buy petrol

National Australia Bank is now forecasting inflation reaching levels last seen three years ago as a result of skyrocketing petrol prices, that is leading to panic buying.

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Kharg Island is home to a terminal that handles 90 per cent of Iran’s oil exports.

The tiny island that could be key to winning Iran war

AARON PATRICK: Experts are urging President Donald Trump to capture the island in order to cripple the outcast nation.

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Former Australian ambassador to the United States Joe Hockey says the US could deploy troops to Iran within days as the conflict escalates.

Former ambassador says US ‘boots on the ground’ within days

A former Australian ambassador to the United States says the US could deploy troops to Iran within days as the Middle East conflict escalates.

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A man throws a hand-made explosive at supporters of US President Trump during a rally to stop public Muslim prayer, in New York City on Saturday.

Bomb thrown during protest clash outside New York mayor home

WATCH THE VIDEO: Two men who had been watching Islamic State group propaganda have been arrested after the explosive device was thrown at a right wing group.

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Estonia’s Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna said the Iranian regime was bad for global security.

US and Israel right to attack Iran but end goal questioned

After years of supporting Russia, the Iranian regime has to change, says Estonian Foreign Minister on the eve of diplomatic visit to Australia.

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Pensioners lose out after a hike in deeming benefits.

Sting in the tail of next week’s rise in the age pension

YOUR MONEY: There’s a double-edged sword coming for part-pensioners. Centrelink payments will rise next week, but so will deeming rates. That could wipe out the latest rise, and a chunk of their pension, too.

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Donald Trump did not remove his baseball cap during the ceremony for the fallen US soldiers. (EPA PHOTO)

‘Embarrassed’: Fox News apologise after Trump video mix-up

Fox News has apologised after a video aired during coverage of a solemn military ceremony sparked criticism online.

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Caitlin Kalinowski stepped down from OpenAI after raising concerns the company moved too quickly on a Pentagon AI agreement.

OpenAI hardware chief quits over Pentagon AI deal

OpenAI hardware chief Caitlin Kalinowski has resigned, warning the company rushed into a deal to deploy its AI models on Pentagon networks.

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The NSW government was advised post-Bondi that heavy-handed enforcement could alienate communities. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

REVEALED: Police powers warning before protest fiasco

A state premier was warned a heavy-handed police response after the Bondi terror attack could worsen social cohesion.

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Fears grow for Iran's women's football team as they face returning home.

‘Impossible situation’: Iran women’s team desperate SOS plea

WATCH: Dramatic scenes have unfolded on the Gold Coast as protesters surrounded a bus carrying Iran’s women’s football team after their Asian Cup exit.

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Displaced Palestinians are marking Ramadan from their makeshift tents.

Deadly strike kills two Palestinians in car near Gaza uni

Two Palestinians travelling in a car near a Gaza City university have been killed in an Israeli air strike, with several others wounded in the area.

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Australia is considering a request for military assistance from Persian Gulf nations as one senior Albanese government figure privately predicts the US led war against Iran will only ‘last weeks, not months’.

High-ranking Albanese minister’s private war prediction

Australia is considering a request for military assistance from Persian Gulf nations, as one senior Albanese government figure has privately forecast the future of the war.

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The impact of conflict in the Middle East upon inflation wil be watched keenly by the Reserve Bank.

Petrol prices skyrocket as Middle East war looms over economy

As oil shipments stagnate while shipping lanes are closed in the Middle East, petrol prices are surging, raising the possibility of a hike in inflation.

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