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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the objectives outlined by Washington at the start of the Iran war have now largely been achieved.

‘Mission creep’ warning as Albo, RSL question Trump’s war

The Prime Minister has called for ‘more certainty’ over Donald Trump’s war on Iran, as the head of the RSL warns the month-long conflict is already showing early signs of ‘mission creep’.

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Droneshield Chief Product Officer Angus Bean.

‘Huge problem’: Australia warned to bolster drone defences

Counter-drone company says Australia remains drastically unprepared for next type of global warfare.

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The US is  allowing a Russian oil tanker into Cuba.

US eases its crippling oil blockade on Cuba

The Russian oil tanker’s arrival will shift the trajectory of a rapidly accelerating crisis in Cuba

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A building hit by a US-Israeli strike on a commercial district in Tehran.

All sides in the Gulf war risk of overplaying their hands

The costs of dragging out the conflict could be very high indeed.

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Markets dip as oil jumps.

Oil jumps as Houthis join Middle East war, tech sector dives

Rising oil prices rattle markets as Middle East conflict fears intensify, sending the ASX 200 down in early trade.

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Mexico’s fans attend the International friendly Match between Mexico and Portugal, at Banorte Stadium.

Man plunges to death from VIP area at World Cup venue

Investigations are underway after a man landed in a carpark after falling from VIP boxes at the 2026 FIFA World Cup opening ceremony venue.

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A Russian oil tanker looks like it will be able to deliver its load to Cuba. (EPA PHOTO)

US to allow Russian oil tanker to reach Cuba

Cuba looks set to get its first oil delivery in three months, providing relief to the island that's endured strict rationing of gasoline and multiple blackouts.

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Nestle says a truck carrying 413,793 Kitkat bars is missing somewhere in Europe.

Nestlé rocked by wild KitKat heist: 400K+ bars gone

Nestlé has warned Easter supplies could be affected after thieves stole more than 400,000 KitKat bars during a major cargo heist in Europe.

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A ground stop was issued after a craft came too close to Air Force One.

F-16 deployed after incident near Trump, Air Force One

F-16 aircraft and choppers have been deployed in Florida near US President Donald Trump and Air Force One.

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu flagged Israel will widen its invasion of southern Lebanon.

Iran sends chilling warning as US weighs next war move

Regional powers have met in Pakistan to try to bring Iran and the US to the negotiating table, amid signs America is preparing for ground operations.

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The fuel crisis could be a factor in a dip in voter approval of Anthony Albanese.

Fuel crisis hits Albanese as polls show voter unrest

One Nation is riding high in two new polls, indicating that despite new jockeys in the leadership saddles, the federal coalition is still in for a bumpy ride.

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Industry wants the federal government to direct a nationally consistent response to the fuel crisis.

‘Release information’: Fuel fears deepen, crisis talks loom

The Albanese government has been accused of withholding key information from the public as leaders meet to work out how to deal with the fuel crisis.

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