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Smoke rises after an Israeli airstrike in Dahieh, in the southern suburbs of Beirut.

US approves 20,000 more bombs for Israel

The US State Department is declaring an emergency with the war in Iran to bypass congressional approval and sell more than 20,000 bombs to Israel, valued at nearly $US660 million.

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Ben Stiller is upset over the use of a clip from Tropic Thunder.

Ben Stiller, White House go toe-to-toe over Tropic Thunder

The White House has earned the ire of one of Hollywood’s biggest names after they used a clip from the movie Tropic Thunder to glorify war efforts in the Middle East.

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Stunning battle figures released as Trump rates Iran war

One week into the US-Israel war on Iran, Donald Trump says America is now ‘respected’ more than ever as the US release stunning figures on the scale of the attacks.

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Former President Barack Obama speaks during a public memorial service for the Rev. Jesse Jackson in Chicago.

Obama, Clinton, Biden side-by-side at Jesse Jackson funeral

Three former presidents, a sitting mayor and governor, business executives, clergy members and gospel singers have gathered at a public memorial service for the Rev. Jesse Jackson.

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Meghan Markle and her brand, As Ever, will part ways with Netflix.

Netflix deals Meghan Markle a huge business blow

The Duchess of Essex’s lifestyle brand, As Ever, has taken a significant hit after streaming giant Netflix made a major announcement.

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At least 87 people died and 32 Iranian sailors were rescued after a US sub torpedoed the IRIS Dena.

‘Violation’: Questions over deadly torpedo attack on Iran warship

Legal experts say the US attack on an Iranian warship did not violate international law, but concerns have been raised about what happened afterwards.

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The US-Israeli war on Iran has spilled beyond Iran's borders into Lebanon and the Gulf states. (AP PHOTO)

Trump warns Iran will be 'hit very hard' in new attacks

Iran is about to be ‘hit very hard’, President Donald Trump says, as the US considers targeting new areas and groups "because of Iran's bad ⁠behaviour".

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Friends and family are saying it’s a ‘miracle’ he’s alive after he was left dangling from a burning cherry picker before plummeting to the ground in a ball of fire.

WATCH: Worker dangles from cherry picker engulfed in flames

Friends and family are saying it’s a ‘miracle’ he’s alive after he was left dangling from a burning cherry picker before plummeting to the ground in a ball of fire.

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Britney Spears was arrested this week and booked early the following morning, records show.

Britney Spears’ night ends in shock arrest

An evening out for Britney Spears took a dramatic turn when the pop superstar was arrested in California.

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"We want to be involved in the process of choosing" Iran's leader, US President Donald Trump says.

‘Somebody great’: Trump wants say over new Iran leader

US President Donald Trump says the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's son Mojtaba is an unlikely choice to take over as Iran's leader.

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Ousted Kristi Noem had always been one of US President Donald Trump's most ardent supporters. (AP PHOTO)

Trump fires Kristi Noem as US homeland security chief

US President Donald Trump has sensationally fired his embattled Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, two days after she faced a parliamentary inquiry.

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US and Israeli backed Kurdish fighters are being armed by the CIA.

Iran at a glance: CIA arming Kurds, Tehran blanket bombed

The CIA is providing arms to Kurdish forces as President Donald Trump says the US military will shadow their ground forces to facilitate an uprising in Iran.

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Michael Harris was found after four hours beneath the snow after an avalanche.

The iPhone feature that saved a man after being buried alive

A concerned wife backed her gut feeling and the ‘Find My iPhone’ app when her husband disappeared after a massive avalanche in the US.

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