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Donald Trump says the US is considering winding down its military efforts in the Middle East

Trump says US ‘very close’ to ending war with Iran

Donald Trump says the US is considering winding down its military efforts in the Middle East, saying his country’s objectives against Iran were ’very close’ to being met.

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Three US officials have revealed the military is deploying thousands of additional troops to the war-stricken region.

US sends thousands more troops to Middle East as war escalates

Three US officials have revealed the military is deploying thousands of additional troops to the war-stricken region.

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Pauline Hanson’s One Nation party could snatch a huge chunk of the popular vote.

Voters head to polls in SA election with huge implications

Voting has opened in South Australia, where a State election is taking place that could send shockwaves through the political landscape. 

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The accelerating crisis offers a first glimpse of what happens when oil supplies are suddenly choked off by an unexpected crisis with no clear end in sight. 

Scramble for fuel shows energy shortages gripping the world

The accelerating crisis offers a first glimpse of what happens when oil supplies are suddenly choked off by an unexpected crisis with no clear end in sight. 

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A summit in Brussels on Thursday put on full display just how profoundly Europe’s plans have again been derailed by President Donald Trump. 

How Trump and Iran are monopolising Europe’s agenda

A summit in Brussels on Thursday put on full display just how profoundly Europe’s plans have again been derailed by President Donald Trump. 

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‘Sexual touching’ claim rocks One Nation

A One Nation candidate has been dumped on the eve of the South Australian election over revelations he is wanted in the UK over alleged outstanding criminal charges.

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An American tourist has been detained in Bali by local security on Thursday after breaking one of Bali’s laws.

Man detained in Bali after going for a walk and breaking law

An American tourist has been detained in Bali by local security on Thursday after breaking one of Bali’s laws.

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Young people worry welfare is making it harder for them to achieve financial security, home ownership, meaningful work, relationships and children.

‘Generation trapped’: This is what young Australians want

Young people worry welfare is making it harder for them to achieve financial security, home ownership, meaningful work, relationships and children.

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Call for COVID-level fuel measures as Albanese defends response to Iran war against ‘out of step’ claims after Australia is ‘glaringly absent’ from Strait of Hormuz pact.

Aus under fire for being ‘glaringly absent’ from Hormuz pact

Anthony Albanese is defending Australia’s independent response to the Iran conflict against Coalition claims it’s ‘out of step’ with the G7 after being ‘glaringly absent’ from a Strait of Hormuz pact. 

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The economic phenomena that dares not speak its name is on the horizon and closing in on Australia fast. Recession.

Why your cheapskate ways might plunge us into a recession

The economic phenomena that dares not speak its name is on the horizon and closing in on Australia fast. Recession.

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SA Premier Peter Malinauskas and  State Opposition Leader Ashton Hurn go to the polls tomorrow.

‘It’s over’: Why One Nation’s gain in SA is Libs’ heartbreak

South Australian Liberals could be left with only four seats as One Nation’s soaring popularity gathers considerable attention in the final day of the campaign.

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Reports say the Prime Minister’s department is quietly exploring options for a new gas export levy.

The one thing our resources sector warns Albo must not do

Australia’s resources sector is alarmed at reports the Prime Minister’s department is quietly exploring options for a new tax.

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A video shared by Iranian State TV shows the ute allegedly ramming into the bus.

Aussie ute driver charged after ‘ramming’ Iranian soccer bus

Queensland Police confirmed they had charged a 35-year-old ute driver after footage emerged of him colliding with a bus carrying the Iranian women’s soccer team.

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Left to right: Pauline Hanson, Peter Malinauskas and Ashton Hurn.

How personality politics are ruling SA ballot box showdown

With the South Australian Liberals staring down a One Nation incursion from the right, the politics of personality are out in full force.

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Australia's Prime Minister and Home Affairs Minister have made an abrupt exit from a mosque southwest of Sydney after they were heckled.

Anthony Albanese gets a lesson in Middle East politics

AARON PATRICK: The Prime Minister’s tense visit to Sydney’s biggest mosque on Friday morning was a sign of deep hostility towards the Government from some Muslims.

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