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US six killed in Iraq refuelling plane crash identified

The Pentagon has identified the six US service members who died this past week when a refuelling aircraft crashed in Iraq amid the US-Israeli war against Iran and the wider conflict in the Middle East.

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Iranian forces are using Russian-made Shahed drones to attack US bases, Ukraine's president says. (AP PHOTO)

Zelenskiy says ‘100 per cent’ Iran is using Russian drones

Iran has been using Russian-made drones to carry out attacks on US bases in the Middle East, Ukraine's president says.

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Donald Trump said he’s not ready to make a deal to end the war with Iran despite the country’s willingness to do so.

Trump urges allies to send warships as Iran vows escalation

US President Donald Trump says he hopes China, France, Japan, South Korea, the United Kingdom and others will send warships to help secure the Strait of Hormuz.

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The Australian tour is the couple's first visit since being crowned king and queen in 2024. (David Gray/AAP PHOTOS)

Danish royals enjoy Uluru trek after special Perth stay

Australian-born Queen Mary and her husband King Frederik have touched down in Uluru after a special overnight trip in Perth. 

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The deployment of about 2,500 Marines to the Middle East represents a new phase in the weeks-old war in Iran, as Iranian forces increase their attacks on the Strait of Hormuz.

Marines in Middle East could open new phase of Iran war

The deployment of about 2,500 Marines to the Middle East represents a new phase in the weeks-old war in Iran, as Iranian forces increase their attacks on the Strait of Hormuz.

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Aussie Oscar Piastri's hopes of going back-to-back in Bahrain have been put on hold.

F1 cancels two ‘incredibly important’ races as war continues

Upcoming F1 races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, where Aussie Oscar Piastri saluted last year, have been cancelled due to the ongoing unrest in the Middle East.

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Harry and Meghan began feuding with other royals shortly after their wedding, a book claims. (AP PHOTO)

New Prince Harry book a 'deranged conspiracy'

Prince Harry's camp has dismissed allegations in a new biography about him that claims Queen Camilla said he'd been brainwashed by his wife Meghan.

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Russia has struck multiple regions of Ukraine with missiles and drones, killing six people. (AP PHOTO)

Six killed in Russian air attacks on Ukraine

Russian attacks on Ukraine have killed six people as Volodymyr Zelenskiy predicted Moscow would try to exploit the Middle East conflict to inflict more damage.

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Dutch authorities are taking an attack on a Jewish school "very seriously". (EPA PHOTO)

Explosion damages Jewish school in the Netherlands

Amsterdam's mayor has condemned a ‘cowardly’ attack on a Jewish school, which came a day after arsonists targeted a synagogue in another Dutch city.

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Israel has launched an extensive bombing campaign against Hezbollah in Lebanon, killing hundreds.

Dozens of medics killed in strike on Lebanon

Twelve doctors, paramedics and nurses have been killed in an Israeli strike on a healthcare centre in southern Lebanon, the World Health Organisation says.

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Israeli jets have struck more than 200 targets across Iran in the last 24 hours, the military says. (EPA PHOTO)

Israeli minister warns Iran war entering ‘decisive phase’

Israeli forces say they have carried out about 400 waves of air strikes in the first two weeks of the war with Iran, each involving numerous fighter jets.

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President Donald Trump said that the US military had conducted a bombing raid targeting military facilities on Kharg Island, a small landmass in the northern Persian Gulf off the coast of Iran. 

Why is Kharg Island such a big deal?

President Donald Trump said that the US military had conducted a bombing raid targeting military facilities on Kharg Island, a small landmass in the northern Persian Gulf off the coast of Iran. 

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Queen Mary stuns at Uluru in homecoming visit

New photos have emerged of Queen Mary’s homecoming visit to Australia as she touches down in Uluru with her husband King Frederik X.

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Energy minister Chris Bowen has not ruled out relaxing Russian sanction to aid in Australia’s fuel crisis.

Bowen refuses to rule out relaxing Russia sanctions for fuel

Energy Minister Chris Bowen has not ruled out relaxing Australia’s total ban on importing Russian oil and petrol following reports China may halt its exports to Australia.

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The launch by North Korea comes days after the US and South Korea launched military exercises. (AP PHOTO)

North Korea fires possible missile during US-Korea drills

North Korea has fired at least one projectile into its eastern sea amid tensions around allied drills between the US and South Korea.

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