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An F/A-18F Super Hornet aircraft, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron 31, lands on the flight deck of the world's largest aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford.
The New York Times
The New York Times

Massive deployment as US prepare for ‘hardest hits’

The US military is bolstering its forces in the Middle East, sending more troops and fighter jets to the region as America’s war in Iran expands.

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People at a school that has been turned into a shelter for the displaced in Beirut, the Lebanese capital full-blown regional war.
Middle East
The New York Times

What to know about the escalating Iran conflict

As US and Israeli airstrikes on Iran trigger retaliation across the region, oil markets, military bases and civilian sites are being pulled into a widening Middle East conflict.

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The rash has prompted questions about the president's health.
US Politics
Matt Shrivell

What is causing Donald Trump’s big red skin rash

The White House has been forced to explain after US President Donald Trump was spotted with a large area of inflamed red skin while providing updates on the war with Iran. 

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A secret review has exposed the Nationals.
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Politics
Andrew Greene and Aaron Patrick

Secret review: Nuclear power plan defined Nationals, badly

In an election fought in inflation, the country-based party became known for nuclear power, which many voters viewed with scepticism, an internal review found

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An Australian Army solder looks over the range near Headquarters Middle East, which was hit by an Iranian drone attack over the weekend.
World
Andrew Greene

Defence Minister confirms Australian air base hit by Iran

 Defence Minister Richard Marles has confirmed that an airfield used by Australian troops in the Middle East was hit by drone attacks over the weekend.

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In an election fought in inflation, the Nationals became known for nuclear power policy.
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Politics
Aaron Patrick and Andrew Greene

Secret review: Nuclear power plan defined Nationals, badly

In an election fought in inflation, the country-based party became known for nuclear power, which many voters viewed with scepticism, an internal review found

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Hillary Clinton storms out of the deposition.
US Politics
Madeline Cove

‘I’m done’: What sparked Hillary Clinton’s Epstein blow-up

A fiery moment inside the House Oversight Committee’s Jeffrey Epstein hearing has intensified scrutiny on Hillary Clinton, Bill Clinton and Donald Trump.

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Australians stranded in the Middle East because of flight cancellations and airspace closures will probably find it fastest to rely on commercial flights resuming to get home, the Government says.
Middle East
Katina Curtis

New travel advice for fastest flights out of Middle East

Australians stranded in the Middle East because of flight cancellations and airspace closures have been issued with a new travel alert.

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Peter Dutton led the Liberals to their worst federal election result in eight decades.
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Politics
Aaron Patrick

‘Grim and introverted’: Inside Peter Dutton’s election

Even though it was his first election as leader, Mr Dutton took on responsibilities beyond the capabilities of even the most seasoned politicians.

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A defence base in the UAE that’s home to Australian defence force members has been hit by Iranian drone strikes, as thousands of travellers remain stuck.
Middle East
Grace Crivellaro, Tess Ikonomou and Andrew Brown

'All safe': Aussie troop base hit in Iran drone strikes

A defence base in the UAE that's home to Australian defence force members has been hit by Iranian drone strikes, as thousands of travellers remain stuck.

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Flames and smoke rise from Israeli airstrikes on Dahiyeh, a southern suburb of Beirut.
Middle East
Parisa Hafezi and Phil Stewart

US jets shot down as Iran conflict descends on Lebanon

From the Gulf states and kingdoms, to Lebanon and even Cyprus the US-Israeli attack on Iran continues to engulf the region.

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Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Israel Katz have announced Israeli forces will be stationed in southern Lebanon at the Israeli border.
Middle East
Katherine Kraayvanger, Eloise Budimlich, Kimberley Braddish and Matt Shrivell

Iranian presidential offices ‘dismantled’ in Israeli strike

Iranian missiles launched to Israel, military claims

IDF: Iranian regime has been ‘dismantled’

Hezbollah willing to fight ‘open war’ with Israel

Oil and natural gas prices spike again

Hezbollah’s ‘centres of gravity’ hit in Beirut strike, Israel claims

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US President Donald Trump says the ‘big wave’ is yet to come in the war against Iran.
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World
Matt Shrivell

Iran at a glance: Trump’s dire warning, overnight attacks

As the US manage battles across multiple borders, Donald Trump says their military is ‘knocking the crap’ out of Iran. Here’s everything you need to know.

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Leader of the Opposition Angus Taylor during Question Time at Parliament House in Canberra.
Politics
Andrew Greene and Caitlyn Rintoul

Libs project different vibe in Taylor’s Question Time debut

Opposition MPs appeared rejuvenated on Monday as Angus Taylor took the leader’s chair for his first Question Time since taking over the Liberal party’s top job.

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Anthony Albanese better please the young voters who got him where he is.
Opinion
Cameron Milner

PM doesn’t have the guts to make young Aussies lives easier

Policy timidity is the hallmark of the Labor Government, but it won’t fly if Anthony Albanese wants to stay top dog.

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