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If Trump has already won in Iran, why is he now asking for help?
Analysis - A week ago, the US President told Britain not to bother sending ships, because he'd already won the war. Audio
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Trump needs China's help in oil crisis - and is unlikely to get it
7:25 am todayAnalysis - Two weeks before the US president is scheduled to hash out critical US-China disputes, he's set a new condition for negotiations. Audio
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Israel says ground operations started against Hezbollah in south Lebanon
5:16 am todayDefence Minister Israel Katz warned that those displaced would not return home until northern Israel was secure.
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Why Oscar-winning actor Sean Penn skipped the ceremony
7:58 am todayThe One Battle After Another star's wasn't there to collect his best supporting actor award because he was visiting Ukraine.
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Afghan man who served alongside US forces dies less than a day in ICE custody
5:00 am todayHis family said the 41-year-old father of six had no known health conditions and had been seeking asylum since his arrival to the US in August 2021.
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Sri Lanka announces four-day work week over fears war will drag
5:00 am todayState institutions, schools and universities will operate only four days a week as the country tries to conserve its scarce fuel reserves.
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Australia, Japan reject Trump's demands to help secure Strait of Hormuz
16 Mar 2026The US President said seven countries had been contacted about protecting the vital shipping channel, but didn't identify them. Audio
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Videos capture moment hot air balloon knocks kayakers into lake
16 Mar 2026"When the balloon came at us, it was really fast - faster than anticipated."
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One Battle After Another the Oscars' big winner
16 Mar 2026Nominated for 13 awards, the film won six awards. Other top prizes went to Sinners star Michael B Jordan and Irish actress Jessie Buckley.
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'Utter disregard for Palestinian lives': Israeli soldiers kill parents, two young boys
16 Mar 2026Two boys aged 5 and 7 were killed with their parents when Israeli soldiers opened fire on their car in the West Bank.
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US 'pro-family' group worked with Senegal activists pushing anti-LGBT law
16 Mar 2026MassResistance, known for its work at home pushing legislation against same-sex marriage, has advised like-minded African activists for years.
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Statement from Iran's new leader fuels rumours
16 Mar 2026The mysterious 56-year-old cleric has not been seen since the start of the war. Audio
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Fifth member of Iranian women's football team leaves Australia
16 Mar 2026A fifth member of the Iranian women's football team has withdrawn her asylum claim and left the country.
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Punch the monkey is finally making friends and fitting in
16 Mar 2026The pint-sized primate is relying less on the orangutan stuffed toy given to him as a substitute for his mother, his zookeeper says.
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Mass resignations rock Solomon Islands government
16 Mar 2026Ten Cabinet ministers have tendered their resignation in an apparent coalition breakdown.
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Emergency stockpile oil coming soon to Iran-wracked markets, IEA says
16 Mar 2026Stocks from Asia and Oceania countries will be available immediately and stocks from Europe and the Americas will be available at the end of March.
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Qantas to pay $127m over cancelled Covid flights
13 Mar 2026The airline was accused of misleading its own customers by not refunding cancelled flights during the Covid-19 era.
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Australian college suspends censured NZ teacher over sex talk
14 Mar 2026Jason Morgan asked students inappropriate questions, including, "How long would you wait to have sex with a dead girl?"
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How Bluey nails the perfect playground sounds
15 Mar 2026Tasked by his brother Joe, Bluey's creator, with avoiding animation stereotypes, Dan Brumm created a "natural" sound for the hit show.
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Can we design sports shoes that don’t squeak? Here’s what the science says
15 Mar 2026Taking inspiration from Leonardo da Vinci's studies of friction, the 'sneaker squeak' question cuts to a deep problem in physics.
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What we know about Michigan synagogue rammed by truck
15 Mar 2026The FBI have called it a "targeted act of violence against the Jewish community".
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The Hormuz buffer: Asian oil security amid prolonged Middle East conflict
Governments are now tapping into strategic reserves, as the Middle East conflict restricts oil imports.
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Trump threatens more strikes on Iran's Kharg Island 'just for fun'
15 Mar 2026The US president is also pressuring allies to commit more resources to preserving the Strait of Hormuz.
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'Deranged conspiracy': Prince Harry's spokesperson slams new book
15 Mar 2026The new book about Prince Harry is written by Tom Bower, who has written a number of biographies about the royals.
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War in the Middle East: Casualty figures from across the region
The figures are based on numbers released by governments, militaries, health authorities and rescue organisations in the affected countries.
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F1 calls off April races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia
15 Mar 2026The announcement has been widely expected, with the statement saying the races will not be replaced on the calendar next month.
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Three members of Iranian women's football team return home after seeking asylum
Last week, seven players and support staff sought asylum following the Women's Asian Cup tournament in Australia.
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