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Iran says it launched missiles at Israel in response to Israeli attacks on Lebanon's capital Beirut.

Fresh missile barrage threatens Middle East truce

Iran has reportedly launched missiles at Israel for the first time since an April ceasefire, raising fears of a wider regional conflict and jeopardising efforts to revive peace talks.

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Recent US intelligence reports have raised concerns about Israeli spy agencies eavesdropping on American negotiators working on a peace deal with Iran.

US alarm over Israeli spying on its own officials

Concerns are growing within the United States that Israel may have ramped up spying on its closest ally, which is a development that could have implications for intelligence-sharing partners.

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Sam Fahd Abu Haikal, wrapped in a white shroud ?and a Palestinian flag, has been buried in Hebron. (AP PHOTO)

West Bank baby killed in Israeli shooting laid to rest

A seven-month-old baby killed when Israeli troops opened fire in the West Bank has been laid to rest.

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Lebanon's army condemned Israel's "continued, deliberate and repeated aggression". (AP PHOTO)

Lebanese army officers killed in Israeli air strikes

Israel has launched air strikes on southern Lebanon, killing at least nine people including two Lebanese army officers, just days after a ceasefire deal.

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US President Donald Trump has slammed Congress for passing hwat he labelled a “ meaningless” vote. Photographer: Aaron Schwartz/Sipa/Bloomberg Aaron Schwartz

‘ASHAMED’: Trump unleashes rant at Congress over Iran vote

Donald Trump has ripped into what he labelled a ‘meaningless’ vote by the US Congress after Republicans sided with Democrats in a bid to restrict his powers in Iran.

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Women smoke as they look through damaged windows at Jabal Amel Hospital near the site of an Israeli strike Monday in the southern port city of Tyre, Lebanon.

Hezbollah rejects ceasefire bid as Israel strikes Lebanon

The Iranian-backed militants rejected the latest ceasefire agreement reached between Israel and Lebanon’s government, describing it as ‘surrender, defeat and achieving the enemy’s goals’.

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A lone palm tree remains stands amid the rubble in the Lebanese city of Tyre following an Israeli strike on June 2.

Israel and Lebanon renew ceasefire amid Hezbollah’s silence

The agreement depends on the co-operation of the Iranian-backed militia. The ceasefire could remove a significant obstacle in the talks between the US and Iran.

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Police have outlined their allegations against "ISIS bride" Zeinab Ahmad in court.

Teen slave regularly raped by accused ISIS bride's dad: Cops

A Melbourne court has heard vile allegations of a teen slave’s rape ordeal in Syria during an accused Islamic State bride’s bail appearance.

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Donald Trump has confirmed he called Benjamin Netanyahu ‘f..king crazy’ in an explosive phone call this week.

Shock Trump admission after blow up with Netanyahu

Fresh details have emerged about Donald Trump’s explosive phone call with Benjamin Netanyahu as the US President reveals why he called him ‘f...king crazy’.

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The US Government has announced a new Israel-Lebanon ceasefire deal.

US announces new Israel-Lebanon ceasefire deal

The US Government has announced a new ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon has been brokered, with new pilot zones to be created for the Lebanese Armed Forces to control. 

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Trump’s ceasefire falters as peace deal stalls

Hopes of an imminent peace deal in Iran appear dashed with both Tehran and Washington ordering renewed strikes.

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Kuwait has suspended commercial flights after an Iranian drone attack hit the country’s airport.

Iranian strikes on Kuwait turn deadly as US hits back

A fatality has been reported at Kuwait International Airport where drone and missile strikes from Tehran has forced the Middle Eastern air hub to suspend commercial flights.

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The US Government believe Iran’s Supreme Leader is alive and becoming more involved.

Major US update on Iran’s ‘missing’ Supreme Leader

The US Government has shared a bombshell new claim about Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, who has not been seen since his father was killed in February.

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