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The growth of the military and economic relationship between the former World War II enemies has been truly remarkable, which makes Anthony Albanese’s clumsy and ill-advised comments about the country’s female leader so baffling.

What PM’s melon-gate saga means for Japan-Australia alliance

ANDREW GREENE: The growth of the two nations’ relationship has been truly remarkable, which makes Anthony Albanese’s crass comments about the country’s female leader so baffling.

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Iran is holding firm on keeping the Strait of Hormuz closed unless the US accepts its conditions. (AP PHOTO)

Houthi shipping attack kills six as Iran impasse continues

The attacks come ‌as the Iran war shows no signs of ending despite repeated assertions from US President Donald Trump of a deal being imminent. 

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Donald Trump has revealed more about his approach to dealing with Iran as Washington continues efforts to reach a peace agreement with Tehran. 

‘Devious’: Trump weighs next Iran move amid fresh deal doubt

Donald Trump has revealed more about his approach to dealing with Iran as Washington continues efforts to reach a peace agreement with Tehran.

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With less than three months before critical elections in the US and Israel, President Donald Trump and Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu are being pulled in opposite directions by their own domestic politics.

Trump-Netanyahu rift widens as elections pull them apart

With less than three months before critical elections in the US and Israel, President Donald Trump and Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu are being pulled in opposite directions by their own domestic politics.

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Donald Trump has threatened to slap a 100 per cent tariff on goods imported from Canada. (AP PHOTO)

Donald Trump’s bullying of Canada is endless

Canadians are starting to turn against Mark Carney’s pragmatic response.

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Donald Trump boards Air Force One on Augus 9, 2026.

The Middle East won’t let Trump move on

THE NEW YORK TIMES: President Trump is eager to declare success in Iran and Gaza, but he is struggling to impose his will in either conflict.

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Migrants arrive on Tarajal beach after crossing the border between Spain and Morocco on July 31, 2026 in Ceuta, Spain.

Spain’s border chaos shows how migrant flows are weaponised

Authorities have not said who organized a suspicious border breach in Ceuta, a Spanish exclave in North Africa. Social media posts in Morocco are urging another push.

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Social media footage appeared to show an oil refinery in Nizhnekamsk ablaze.

Thirteen killed as Ukrainian drones strike Russian city

Kyiv’s military claims to have hit an oil refinery in the attack as ongoing Ukrainian strikes continue to cause fuel shortages in Russia.

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A former top diplomat says Australia's "modest new normal" relationship with China might not endure.

Conflict ‘always a possibility’, former China diplomat says

Australia's former top diplomat to China has offered a clear-eyed assessment of the nations' relationship, which he says will never be truly close.

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A five-month-old baby and a woman drowned after an evening boat trip turned to tragedy.

Mum, baby killed in horror night-time boat capsize

A man has been charged over the tragic incident and an investigation is underway.

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Iran has outlined a list of tough demands it wants the US to meet before an agreement can be made to open the Strait of Hormuz.

‘Loudly proclaimed’: Iran reveals demands to unlock Hormuz

Iran has outlined a tough list of demands it wants the US to meet before an agreement can be made to open the vital waterway.

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Iran is pushing for restrictions on US Navy warships using the Strait of Hormuz as part of negotiations aimed at reopening the vital waterway.

Iran moves to block US ships as Hormuz standoff escalates

Iran is pushing for restrictions on US Navy warships using the Strait of Hormuz as part of negotiations aimed at reopening the vital waterway.

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The war on Iran is hitting US partners Australia and New Zealand among those racking up billions of dollars in higher fuel import costs after prices spiked with the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

Australia bleeds billions as Iran war sparks oil crisis

THE WASHINGTON POST: The war on Iran is hitting US partners Australia and NZ among those racking up billions of dollars in higher fuel import costs after prices spiked with the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

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Anthony Fauci invoked his right to ?remain silent more than 100 times in a Washington DC hearing.

US Senate holds Fauci in contempt for avoiding queries

A US Senate committee has voted along party lines to hold Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress over his refusal to answer hearing questions about the pandemic.

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