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The government has ?been unwilling and unable to ?commit enough money for defence, John Healey says. (AP PHOTO)

UK defence minister quits over military spend in shot at PM

UK Defence Secretary John Healey has resigned, telling Prime Minister Keir Starmer the government's spending plans fall short of what's needed at this time.

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Iran claims that US strikes have taken out vital water facilities.

Evidence of US strikes on Iranian water facility mounts

While it’s unknown if US forces deliberately targeted a drinking wate facility, deliberately targeting civilian infrastructure could constitute a war crime.

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Firms could be hit with millions of dollars in penalties under Canada's proposed social media laws. (AAP PHOTOS)

Canada bill to ban social media for children under 16

Canada has introduced legislation to bar children under 16 from having social media accounts, joining an Australia-led global effort to tighten online safety.

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A Navy base worker is in critical condition after a shark attack during a lunchtime swim, with the frightening incident captured on video.

‘HELP!’: Chilling shark attack captured on video

A navy base worker is in critical condition after a shark attack during a lunchtime swim, with the frightening incident captured on video. WARNING: Distressing content.

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Terrifying moment toddler holds on for life outside second story window.

Terrifying moment toddler hangs on for life out of window

WATCH: Onlookers have watched on in horror as a young child dangled out of a second story building, before the terrifying moment she let go.

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The pygmy hippo was born at Berlin Zoo on May 9.

WATCH: Cute baby pygmy hippo’s name revealed

She’s tiny, round and too cute to handle. The zoo has shared new videos as it reveals the pygmy hippo’s adorable name.

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An Israeli strike hit a car in the centre of the southern Lebanese city of Sidon on June 10, state media reported.

Ceasefire on brink of collapse as US, Iran step up strikes

United Nations Secretary General says the ceasefire is ‘more like a lesser fire’ as the US and Iran continue to exchange strikes.

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Horror find hidden among donated clothing.

Gut-wrenching find uncovered in clothes donation pile

Staff sorting through bags of donated clothes and household items stumbled across a discovery that quickly sparked a police investigation.

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Bill Gates, the co-founder of Microsoft, arrives on Capitol Hill to testify privately before the House Oversight Committee.

‘Epstein tried to use my infidelity as leverage’: Gates

The Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist said sex offender Jeffrey Epstein exploited information about his extramarital affairs ‘to pressure me to reengage with him’.

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Homes and vehicles have been set alight as anti-immigrant protests engulfed parts of Belfast.

What to know about the violence in Northern Ireland

A brutal stabbing attack in Belfast led to an eruption of violence and anti-immigrant sentiment. Here’s why.

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Carnival Splendor guests have been reminded to dress appropriately on cruises.

‘Ruin it for everyone’: Cruise line’s dress code warning

Cruise ships could stop visiting a popular destination if passengers do not follow this rule.

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An expansive area of well below-average ocean temperatures lingering in the North Atlantic has sparked fears in Greenland and Iceland of a chilling climate crisis for Arctic nations.

‘Urgent attention’: Blob sparks fear of deep freeze doomsday

In a warming world, this cold ocean blob is sparking fears of a sub-zero temperature crisis across Iceland, Greenland and northern Europe.

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Donald Trump has hinted at a major back flip with Iran as tensions soar and attacks rain down.

‘Stupid’: Trump’s shock Iran ceasefire deal backflip

US President Donald Trump has shocked with fresh comments about abandoning a peace deal with Iran, as war between the two nations intensifies.

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The Foreign Minister has issued a defiant warning to Iran, declaring Australia is determined to “stand up”.

Wong vows Australia will ‘stand up’ to Iran threat

Australia has joined more than 20 nations condemning Iran, with Penny Wong vowing to ‘stand up’ to the regime’s interference.

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