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Australia has joined a joint-statement by US allies pledging readiness to ‘contribute to appropriate efforts’ in the Strait of Hormuz.

Australia joins UK, Japan pledging ‘appropriate efforts’ in Strait of Hormuz

Australia has joined international allies in committing to protect the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil shipping lane, which has been virtually shut by the Iran conflict.

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Australian presence revealed in Iran submarine strike.

Unanswered questions on ADF’s role in Iran submarine strike

ANDREW GREENE: Questions remain unanswered over the role of Australian Navy personnel aboard a US submarine involved in a strike on an Iranian warship.

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"Why are you arresting me?", Justin Timberlake asked when police pulled him over for drink-driving. (AP PHOTO)

Video of Justin Timberlake drunk-drive arrest released

Police have released body camera footage from Justin Timberlake's drink-driving arrest in New York's Hamptons in 2024.

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Princess Beatrice and Eugenie’s royal titles are under pressure.

Andrew fallout grows as princesses face same fate as parents

The ongoing controversy surrounding Andrew Mountbatten Windsor is casting a wider shadow, with fresh focus on his daughters’ roles and titles.

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Donald Trump says he is “surprised” Australia has not taken a bigger role in the Middle East conflict.

Albanese hits back at Trump’s US military request

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has batted away claims by President Donald Trump that Australia should be getting more involved in the Middle East conflict.

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Mr Trump’s war of choice is more unpopular with American voters than any recent conflict, and the odds of a thumping for Republicans at the midterms in November just grew shorter.

Oil shock exposes political risks of Trump’s Iran strategy

Republicans should not panic, insists the White House. ‘NO PANICANS!’, it tweeted on March 14th.

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A Georgia woman is facing murder charges after she took the abortion medication misoprostol. (AP PHOTO)

US woman faces murder charge after taking abortion pill

A woman from Georgia, who already had two young children, has been arrested, charged and jailed after taking an abortion pill last December.

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US President Donald Trump says he was "surprised" Australia didn't help in the military effort against Iran.

Trump ‘surprised’ Australia snubbed US military request

US President Donald Trump has taken a thinly-veiled swipe at the Albanese Government, saying he was ‘surprised’ Australia said no to joining American military efforts against Iran.

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Donald Trump says the US is considering winding down its military efforts in the Middle East

Trump says US ‘very close’ to ending war with Iran

Donald Trump says the US is considering winding down its military efforts in the Middle East, saying his country’s objectives against Iran were ’very close’ to being met.

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Three US officials have revealed the military is deploying thousands of additional troops to the war-stricken region.

US sends thousands more troops to Middle East as war escalates

Three US officials have revealed the military is deploying thousands of additional troops to the war-stricken region.

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JackLynn Blackwell died in tragic circumstances.

Terrible moment dad found girl dead after TikTok challenge

A nine-year-old girl has tragically died after taking part in a notorious TikTok challenge. WARNING: Graphic detail

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Gold and base metals including copper continue to slump.

Miners reel as gold, copper slumps point to global slowdown

Base and precious metals have tumbled since the Middle East war started as investors sold to move into cash on worries about global growth.

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Virgin Australia says it will increase airfares as rising fuel prices and broader industry costs put pressure on the airline.

Second major Aussie airline announces airfare increases

Virgin Australia says it will increase airfares as rising fuel prices and broader industry costs put pressure on the airline.

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Queen Mary unexpectedly spoke before her husband King Frederik, sharing an emotional message to her home country. 

Queen Mary reveals Aussie trait that ‘touches her deeply’

Queen Mary has revealed the one ‘endearing’ Australian trait that she loves as the Danish royals officially wrap up their tour Down Under.

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