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US President Donald Trump has angrily singled out Australia for not supporting his war.

Why Trump’s attack on Australia may not change a thing

Donald Trump's criticism of allies and threats on Iran raise pressure, but an expert says Australia is unlikely to join offensive operations despite tensions.

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US reporter Shelly Kittleson was being released, Iraqi militia Kataib Hezbollah announced.

Major update after US journalist kidnapped

A significant breakthrough has emerged after the journalist was kidnapped in Iraq, with officials confirming she has now been freed.

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China and  Russia have voted against a resolution on the Strait of Hormuz at the Security Council.

China, Russia veto ignites global crisis over oil route

China and Russia have vetoed a UN push to safeguard shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, intensifying fears over global oil supply as Iran tensions escalate.

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A photograph released by the U.S. Department of Justice  shows Jeffrey Epstein, right, with Jack Lang, a former French culture minister, outside the Louvre in Paris. Epstein spent his last days of freedom in Paris, meeting with influential figures.

How Epstein hustled for access to France’s elite

For the first time, documents provide an insider view of Epstein in Paris — a socially ambitious expatriate, eager to mingle in French high society, if not always successfully. 

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The challenge is balancing nutrition, safety and personal taste while adhering to strict mass and volume limits in the compact cabin.

What’s on the menu for the four astronauts on Artemis II?

The challenge is balancing nutrition, safety and personal taste while adhering to strict mass and volume limits in the compact cabin.

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Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer says Kanye West should never have been invited to headline Wireless. (Sergio Dionisio/AAP PHOTOS)

Kanye refused entry to UK, music festival cancelled

London's Wireless Festival has been cancelled after US rapper Kanye West was blocked from entering the United Kingdom.

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Vice-President JD Vance and wife Usha were greeted by Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto. (AP PHOTO)

Vance visits Hungary to boost Orban before pivotal vote

With Hungary's Viktor Orban facing his toughest re-election bid yet, US Vice-President JD Vance is visiting to boost the close ally of President Donald Trump.

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Kasey Grelle, Dave Grelle and their three children.

CEO dies in horror overseas crash, son critically injured

A prominent American CEO has died in a horrific vehicle rollover during an overseas family holiday. 

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Anthony Albanese has brought forward his visit to Singapore amid the urgency to secure Australia’s fuel supply in the wake of an Iran war-induced global energy crisis.

PM brings Singapore fuel-run forward amid uncertainty

Anthony Albanese has brought forward his visit to Singapore amid the urgency to secure Australia’s fuel supply in the wake of an Iran war-induced global energy crisis.

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Twin cyclones threaten multiple countries in the south pacific

Travel warning as twin cyclones threaten popular holiday islands

Tourists are advised to check how flights and travel plans will be impacted.

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Metformin may have benefits that mirror intense exercise.

The common drug that could mirror benefits of exercise

Scientists believe a common medicine, already prescribed to millions, could also provide the benefits of intense exercise sessions without actually exercising. 

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The ex-wife of disgraced former prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is reportedly fearful of returning to the US amid increased scrutiny over her ties to convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.

Why Fergie says she will ‘never set foot in America again’

The ex-wife of disgraced former prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is reportedly fearful of returning to the US.

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FILE: Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei.

‘Human shields’: Iran’s horror plan to combat Trump’s threat

The Iranian regime has put a horrific call out to its citizens in a desperate attempt to combat US President Donald Trump’s threat to destroy power plant facilities and bridges.

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Online trolls have threatened to infiltrate and record Meghan Markle’s Sydney retreat later this month.

Trolls threaten to target Meghan Markle’s Australian event

The Duchess is due to host a three-day, women-only retreat at a luxury hotel this month.

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A court has ruled Andrew Tate and his brother no longer need to check in with Romanian police.

Andrew Tate has court win as judicial controls lifted

All preventative judicial control measures against internet personalities Andrew and Tristan Tate have been ended by a court in Romania.

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