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US Central Command (CENTCOM) forces completed an additional round of strikes against Iran.

US forces strike 90 Iranian targets along Strait of Hormuz

The US and Iran traded renewed airstrikes following President Donald Trump’s declaration of the collapse of a preliminary peace agreement on Wednesday.

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E Jean Carroll accused Donald Trump of raping her in a department store dressing room in Manhattan.

‘It is time’: Trump ordered to pay E Jean Carroll millions

More than six years after E Jean Carroll first sued Donald Trump, a judge has ordered the release of a multimillion-dollar payout to the former Elle columnist.

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Donald Trump warned Iranian forces against attacking ships as the US military launched new strikes. (AP PHOTO)

US military launches fresh wave of strikes on Iran

The US has carried out more strikes on Iran, with Donald Trump calling it retribution for attacks on ships and saying the interim ceasefire deal is over.

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IMF gives dire economic forecast as MIddle East war triggers knock-on consequences.

Australian growth tipped to slow as crude oil prices soar

The International Monetary Fund has unveiled some dire economic growth forecasts for Australia as crude oil prices soared again.

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Danish ‌Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen says Denmark will ‘defend every inch’ of Greenland.

Denmark vows to ‘defend every inch’ of Greenland

The Danish Prime Minister made the remarks at the NATO summit in response to Donald Trump’s renewed call for the US to control the territory.

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Donald Trump once again rattled the sabres upon arrival with his well-shaken string of complaints about Europe, but departed praising the “unity” and love shown by allies. 

NATO boss masterfully manipulates a declining Trump

LATIKA M BOURKE: The 2026 NATO summit, which could be Donald Trump’s last, ended with more of a whimper than a bang. 

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US President Donald Trump has spoken of NATO unity after earlier criticising alliance members.

Trump cites 'tremendous unity' at NATO, blasts Spain

Earlier, the US president called Spain a “terrible partner” and criticised members of the alliance for not supporting the war on Iran.

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"We have ?Patriots but we don't have that many," US President Donald Trump told Ukrainian officials. (EPA PHOTO)

‘Can’t complain’: US gives Ukraine licence to make Patriot interceptor

US President ‌Donald Trump says he will speak to Russian President Vladimir Putin after meeting Ukraine’s leader.

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Donald Trump has threatened further attacks on Iran after saying the ceasefire with the Middle East nation had ended.

‘Hit them hard again’: Trump warns of further Iran strikes

The US President’s warning came just hours after he said the ceasefire with Tehran was over following Iranian attacks on American military sites.

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US President Donald Trump (R) meets with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte for bilateral talks during the NATO Summit in Ankara, Turkey. L

Denmark issues Greenland vow as Trump revives NATO crisis

Shortly after arriving at a NATO meeting in Turkey, Donald Trump restarted the divisive fight, telling reporters that Greenland “should be controlled by the United States, not by Denmark.”

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Oil prices have surged by at least 6 per cent following Donald Trump's comments on the end of the Iran ceasefire.

Oil surges 6 per cent after Trump says ceasefire is over

His comments came a day after the US Treasury withdrew a waiver that allowed Tehran to sell its oil under the interim ceasefire deal.

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Donald Trump has warned Iran to expect further strikes hours after he declared the interim ceasefire between Tehran and the US over.

‘They’re scum’: Trump says Iran ceasefire ‘is over’

The US President has declared talks with Iran a ‘waste of time’ after retaliatory strikes across the region, signalling the collapse of a key agreement.

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A Mexican man has been shot dead at a traffic stop by ICE in Houston, Texas.

“Out of control’: ICE kill Mexican man during traffic stop

Immigration agency quickly issued a statement but critics claim they closely echoes those given after other shootings which were later proved wrong.

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President Trump may have boycotted NATO if it wasn't for Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

NATO showcases big arms deals as Trump feels let down

Donald Trump says he might have boycotted the summit in Turkey if it hadn't been for his warm relations with host President Tayyip Erdogan.

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US President Donald Trump has thanked FIFA after a suspension was lifted for a star US soccer player.

Trump defends Balogun FIFA review call: ‘It wasn’t a foul’

President Donald Trump defended making a phone call to FIFA’s president, which led to the soccer association overturning a one-game World Cup suspension of US Men’s National Team striker Folarin Balogun.

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