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Marco Rubio has discussed the US-Iran deal with Gulf Arab foreign ministers in Bahrain.
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Rubio tells Gulf allies Iran deal will ensure security

The US Secretary of State made the pledge while wrapping up a Middle East trip aimed at selling the Trump administration’s interim agreement to sceptical regional partners.

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Villagers celebrate an Ebola survivor's recovery in the Congo, left, as nurses dress in PPE in Berlin's Department of Infectious Diseases and Critical Care Medicine.

‘Very bad’: Ebola outbreak hits Europe as African cases soar

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There have been at least 30 deaths at a displacement camp in north-eastern Congo.

Deadly virus spreads as symptomatic patients refuse testing

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Security incidents have complicated matters for Ebola medics in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Armed attackers remove Ebola patients from DRC clinic

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The Ebola death toll in the Congo is climbing towards 200.

Ebola cases and violence increase as contact tracing lags

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The destruction caused by two earthquakes in Venezuela has brought vows of help around the globe.

Pope Leo among those offering aid in wake of deadly quakes

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Migrants wait to enter the Paso Del Norte international bridge in Mexico.

Supreme Court backs Trump blocking asylum seekers at border

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Municipal police officers evacuate an injured victim from a collapsed building in Caracas.

Death toll expected to rise after Venezuela earthquakes

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Authorities say a hotel fire was brought under control but its causes are still being investigated.

Terrifying beach resort fire sends 1700 fleeing, one dead

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Asia Pacific

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A powerful earthquake has struck the northeast of Japan, shaking supermarkets and sending workers running for cover.

Powerful 7.2 magnitude quake shakes Asian nation

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Australia has raised concerns about China’s new Ethnic Unity Law.

‘Should worry us all’: Red alert over China’s unity laws

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Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles and US Admiral Admiral Samuel Paparo have both raised concerns over China’s military build-up in the Pacific.

‘Increasing risk’: US alarm on China threat in the Pacific

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Mikhail Petrakov and his wife Irina greet Chinese Ambassador Xiao Qian.
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What it’s like inside Canberra’s Russian embassy party

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Europe

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Andy Burnham promises hope, but Britain needs more than that.
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Andy Burnham promises hope, but Britain needs more than that

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Villagers celebrate an Ebola survivor's recovery in the Congo, left, as nurses dress in PPE in Berlin's Department of Infectious Diseases and Critical Care Medicine.

‘Very bad’: Ebola outbreak hits Europe as African cases soar

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Two children have died after becoming trapped inside a car in Europe’s heatwave.

Kids die after mum allegedly forgets them in brutal heatwave

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Australians heading to Europe and beyond are being urged to reassess travel plans and insurance cover, after the Federal Government downgraded its travel advice.

What Aussie travellers need to know amid warning update

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Middle East

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Donald Trump has issued a stern threat to Iran after the US launched a fresh wave of strikes near the Strait of Hormuz, marking another escalation in the fragile ceasefire agreement. 
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‘NO LONGER EXIST’: Trump’s Iran threat as new strikes fired

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Iran has threatened to retaliate to US strikes after President Donald Trump accused Tehran of breaching a ceasefire by carrying out a drone attack on a commercial cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz.
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Iran vows ‘swift’ retaliation as US launches fresh strikes

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Kawsar Ahmad, 54, looked relieved and her supporters gasped as Chief Magistrate Lisa Hannan granted her bail in Melbourne Magistrates Court on Friday afternoon.

Accused ISIS bride to walk from court after bail win

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A vessel has reported coming under attack while trying to pass the Strait of Hormuz.

Peace deal on thin ice after shots fired in Strait of Hormuz

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USA

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Polygamous sect leader Samuel Bateman has been convicted on child abuse charges in Arizona.

Sect leader convicted of child abuse after girls found in trailer

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Billionaire investor Leon Black says Jeffrey Epstein deceived him during a years-long relationship in which he paid the disgraced financier $US158 million.

‘Duped’: Billionaire investor’s claims against Epstein

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Harvey Weinstein had a neutral expression after a judge formally dismissed a charge against him.

The devastating reason Harvey Weinstein charges dropped

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The 26-year-old has not been seen or heard from since June 20. 

Young Australian woman vanishes on USA holiday

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UK

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Disgraced glam rocker Gary Glitter has been questioned in prison about abusing an underage girl.

Disgraced glam rocker quizzed over alleged sex offences

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Last year, hackers burrowed into the computer systems of Jaguar Land Rover, a crown jewel of British manufacturing. 

Probe points to Russia in hack that dented the UK economy

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King Charles has become the first head of state to release his personal tax bill.

King Charles’ eye-watering tax figure revealed

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Andy Burnham promises hope, but Britain needs more than that.
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Andy Burnham promises hope, but Britain needs more than that

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