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Oil surges as Donald Trump flags plan to block Strait of Hormuz.

Oil rockets as Trump threatens Strait of Hormuz blockade

Markets reacted swiftly after Donald Trump signalled a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil chokepoint, following failed US-Iran talks.

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A pre-takeoff incident involving alleged groping of a flight attendant escalated quickly.

Passenger kicked off plane after ‘groping’ flight attendant

A tense confrontation delayed the flight after a crew member reported alleged groping, the latest in a string of troubling in-flight behaviour cases.

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Mary's father, John Donaldson, beamed with pride as he walked his daughter down the aisle.

Danish Queen Mary in mourning after her father's death

Denmark's Royal Palace has announced that John Donaldson, father of Queen Mary, has died in Hobart at the age of 84.

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is set to head off overseas again to shore up fuel supplies.

Albanese races to secure fuel as tensions threaten supply

The prime minister will visit more Asian nations to lock in energy supplies as the Australian government responds to the fuel crisis.

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Donald Trump threatens Strait of Hormuz blockade.

Trump threatens Strait of Hormuz with shock blockade move

President Donald Trump says the US Navy will immediately start a blockade to stop ships from entering or leaving the Strait of Hormuz.

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Vice President JD Vance says the US delegation will leave Pakistan after failing to strike an ongoing ceasefire deal with Iran.

‘Bad news’: Iran refuses to accept US terms at peace talks

US Vice President J.D. Vance says Iran has ‘chosen not to accept our terms’ after a marathon 21-hour peace talk session ended without any agreement.

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A homeowners’ association in Queens has reached a settlement with New York City over a complaint related to Forest Hill Stadium’s noise levels.

New York NIMBYs win $212k legal battle over concert noise

A homeowners’ association in Queens has won a small victory in its long-running fight over loud local concerts.

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Cathay Pacific is set to cut flights in the face of soaring jet fuel costs.

Major airline cuts flights to deal with cost of jet fuel

One of the world’s top-ranked airlines says it will cut flights from mid-May until the end of June, citing soaring jet fuel costs triggered by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

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Former prince Andrew has finally completed his move from the 31-bedroom Royal Lodge.

‘Ghost town’: Andrew’s huge move from Royal Lodge

Disgraced former prince Andrew has finally completed his move from the Royal Lodge, with one local labelling the stunning 31-room mansion a ‘ghost town’.

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The Artemis II crew has been cheered and applauded by NASA staff after their historic moon mission.  (AP PHOTO)

Artemis crew’s powerful message for world in first public comments

NASA colleagues and family members have embraced and applauded the Artemis II crew after their return from a history making mission to the moon.

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Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei's whereabouts and ability to rule are a mystery. (EPA PHOTO)

Iran's supreme leader ‘severely wounded, disfigured’ in attack

Questions about Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei's health and ability to lead persist as the Islamic Republic holds high-stakes peace talks with the US.

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The status of the Strait of Hormuz was high on the agenda during the talks between Iran and the US. (AP PHOTO)

‘No understanding reached’ as Iran talks set to enter second day

A round of talks between US and Iranian negotiators in Pakistan has ended, without any announcement of a breakthrough in ending the conflict that has disrupted global energy supplies.

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From the moment the US and Israel ignited their war against Iran, Tehran has maintained a consistent set of demands, built around a permanent peace, economic relief and the right to pursue nuclear enrichment.

Will Iran be consistent in peace talks like it is in war?

From the moment the US and Israel ignited their war against Iran, Tehran has maintained a consistent set of demands, built around a permanent peace, economic relief and the right to pursue nuclear enrichment.

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Harry and Meghan on the beach during their last visit to Australia.

Meticulous security plan for Harry and Meghan’s Aussie visit

Harry and Meghan’s trip to Australia next week will likely involve a strict security effort, including sweeps for listening devices, an expert has revealed.

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