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What happens when a passenger dies mid-flight?

Shock moment passenger dies one hour into long-haul flight

A long-haul British Airways flight has exposed the confronting reality airlines face when a passenger dies mid-air, with strict protocols guiding what happens next.

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The US has warned Iran to lift its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours.

Trump’s 48-hour ultimatum to Iran escalates war tensions

US President Donald Trump has threatened to target Iranian power plants if Tehran does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil shipping route.

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The surge in petrol prices is only expected to continue.

War-driven fuel spike raises inflation fears in Australia

February consumer price data to be released on Wednesday will shape the Reserve Bank's thinking on interest rates ahead of a crucial meeting in May.

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Donald Trump is considering ‘winding down’ military action against Iran.

‘Winding down’: Trump signals Iran war may scale back

Donald Trump has signalled the US may reduce military action against Iran as strikes hit Natanz and fears grow over oil supply disruption in the Strait of Hormuz.

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Former prince all smiles in resurfaced high-society photos.

Former prince all smiles in resurfaced explicit party pics

A series of resurfaced photographs has placed Andrew Mountbatten Windsor’s past social life back in focus amid ongoing reputational pressure.

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Israel was unable to intercept missiles that hit near its nuclear research site.

Missile strikes target Israel's nuclear research centre

The Middle East war has spun into a dangerous new direction with Iranian missiles hitting near Israel's main nuclear research site.

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Bowen confirms fuel shipment disruptions to Australia.

Middle East war halts fuel shipments bound for Australia

Global tensions are impacting fuel deliveries to Australia, with Chris Bowen confirming shipments have been delayed amid the Strait of Hormuz disruption.

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Australia has joined a joint-statement by US allies pledging readiness to ‘contribute to appropriate efforts’ in the Strait of Hormuz.

Australia joins UK, Japan pledging ‘appropriate efforts’ in Strait of Hormuz

Australia has joined international allies in committing to protect the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil shipping lane, which has been virtually shut by the Iran conflict.

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Australian presence revealed in Iran submarine strike.

Unanswered questions on ADF’s role in Iran submarine strike

ANDREW GREENE: Questions remain unanswered over the role of Australian Navy personnel aboard a US submarine involved in a strike on an Iranian warship.

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"Why are you arresting me?", Justin Timberlake asked when police pulled him over for drink-driving. (AP PHOTO)

Video of Justin Timberlake drunk-drive arrest released

Police have released body camera footage from Justin Timberlake's drink-driving arrest in New York's Hamptons in 2024.

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Princess Beatrice and Eugenie’s royal titles are under pressure.

Andrew fallout grows as princesses face same fate as parents

The ongoing controversy surrounding Andrew Mountbatten Windsor is casting a wider shadow, with fresh focus on his daughters’ roles and titles.

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Donald Trump says he is “surprised” Australia has not taken a bigger role in the Middle East conflict.

Albanese hits back at Trump’s US military request

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has batted away claims by President Donald Trump that Australia should be getting more involved in the Middle East conflict.

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Mr Trump’s war of choice is more unpopular with American voters than any recent conflict, and the odds of a thumping for Republicans at the midterms in November just grew shorter.

Oil shock exposes political risks of Trump’s Iran strategy

Republicans should not panic, insists the White House. ‘NO PANICANS!’, it tweeted on March 14th.

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A Georgia woman is facing murder charges after she took the abortion medication misoprostol. (AP PHOTO)

US woman faces murder charge after taking abortion pill

A woman from Georgia, who already had two young children, has been arrested, charged and jailed after taking an abortion pill last December.

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US President Donald Trump says he was "surprised" Australia didn't help in the military effort against Iran.

Trump ‘surprised’ Australia snubbed US military request

US President Donald Trump has taken a thinly-veiled swipe at the Albanese Government, saying he was ‘surprised’ Australia said no to joining American military efforts against Iran.

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