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One Nation fundraiser scrapped as venue pulls out

LIVE UPDATES: A One Nation event has been abruptly cancelled after the venue pulled out of hosting the event, disrupting a night that was set to feature party leader Pauline Hanson and Barnaby Joyce.

Kimberley Braddish, Chloe Maher and Madeline Cove

Donald Trump calls off Iran strikes as peace deal edges closer.

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Last-minute Trump U-turn as Iran deal takes shape

Plans for fresh US strikes on Iran have been shelved after Donald Trump claimed a peace agreement had been approved by senior Iranian leaders.

Madeline Cove

John Healey has resigned as the UK’s Defence Secretary in a letter accusing PM Keir Starmer of failing to lift military spending.

PoliticsCommentsUK defence minister quits over military spend in shot at PM

UK Defence Secretary John Healey has resigned, telling Prime Minister Keir Starmer the government's spending plans fall short of what's needed at this time.

Latika M Bourke

Donald Trump has hinted at a major back flip with Iran as tensions soar and attacks rain down.

Middle EastVideoComments‘Stupid’: Trump’s shock Iran ceasefire deal backflip

US President Donald Trump has shocked with fresh comments about abandoning a peace deal with Iran, as war between the two nations intensifies.

Max Corstorphan

Showdown over Hormuz as claims collide.

PoliticsVideoCommentsHormuz closed as Trump vows to ‘bomb the s**t’ out of Iran

RECAP: US President Donald Trump says the US will ‘bomb the s**t’ out of Iran unless an agreement between the countries is signed as the Strait of Hormuz is ‘completely’ closed until further notice.

Katherine Kraayvanger and Madeline Cove

The Foreign Minister has issued a defiant warning to Iran, declaring Australia is determined to “stand up”.

PoliticsVideoCommentsWong vows Australia will ‘stand up’ to Iran threat

Australia has joined more than 20 nations condemning Iran, with Penny Wong vowing to ‘stand up’ to the regime’s interference.

Madeline Cove

Donald Trump vows to strike back after Iran helicopter attack.

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Trump vows revenge after Iran downs US helicopter

Donald Trump has vowed the US will respond after claiming Iran shot down an American Apache helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz.

Madeline Cove

U.S. President Donald Trump at Madison Square Garden.

BasketballCommentsTrump booed as security tightened for NBA Finals blockbuster

WATCH: US president Donald Trump has received a largely negative reaction amid an appearance at an NBA Finals game that saw security ramped up in New York City.

Chris Robinson

The security threat bringing Australia and Germany together.

Federal PoliticsVideoCommentsWong deepens Germany ties as global tensions rise

Australia and Germany are deepening defence and security cooperation as concerns grow over Iran, Ukraine and instability in the Indo-Pacific.

Madeline Cove

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World PoliticsVideoCommentsTrump goes nuclear on interviewer before shock walk-off

Donald Trump branded an NBC host ‘crooked’ and abruptly ended an interview after being repeatedly challenged over his election claims.

Madeline Cove

Resolute chief executive Chris Eger said the miner was focused on stabilising operations and restoring consistent performance.

MiningCommentsPremiumGold miner sold off after Mali turmoil dents production

Resolute Mining has been sold off by investors after the impacts of a jihadist insurgency against Mali’s ruling military junta hampered output at its flagship Syama project.

Rebecca Le May

Donald Trump has confirmed he called Benjamin Netanyahu ‘f..king crazy’ in an explosive phone call this week.

Donald TrumpVideoCommentsShock Trump admission after blow up with Netanyahu

Fresh details have emerged about Donald Trump’s explosive phone call with Benjamin Netanyahu as the US President reveals why he called him ‘f...king crazy’.

Max Corstorphan

Foreign Minister Penny Wong says it is ‘appropriate’ to go to Taiwan.

Federal PoliticsVideoCommentsAus Taiwan visits still ‘appropriate’ after China’s NZ ban

Penny Wong says it’s still ‘appropriate’ for officials to travel to Taiwan in the wake of China banning four New Zealand MPs following their recent cross-party delegation.

Caitlyn Rintoul

The US Government has announced a new Israel-Lebanon ceasefire deal.

Middle EastCommentsUS announces new Israel-Lebanon ceasefire deal

The US Government has announced a new ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon has been brokered, with new pilot zones to be created for the Lebanese Armed Forces to control. 

Max Corstorphan

Donald Trump is ready for a night of fun amid distruction in the Middle East.

World PoliticsVideoCommentsTrump promises spectacle as Middle East burns

Donald Trump has promised the ‘most entertaining night in American history’ as tensions flare again in the Middle East.

Madeline Cove

Australia caught in Donald Trump’s fresh tariff attack.

PoliticsVideoCommentsAustralia caught in Trump’s explosive new tariff crackdown

Donald Trump’s proposed new tariffs have put Australia in the firing line, sparking a bipartisan backlash and raising fresh fears of a widening global trade war.

Caitlyn Rintoul

Labor Premier Peter Malinauskas has had a pointed dig at at Anthony Albanese.

PoliticsVideoComments‘We honour our commitments’: Labor Premier’s dig at PM

LIVE UPDATES: Peter Malinauskas has thrown shade at the Prime Minister as he handed down South Australia’s budget. 

Kimberley Braddish, Peta Rasdien and Madeline Cove

AUKUS submarine change delivers better outcome for Australia, Pat Conroy says.

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Why Australia suddenly wants second-hand submarines

The Government insists Australia is getting the better end of the deal after securing three proven US submarines under a revised AUKUS plan.

Katina Curtis

The US Government believe Iran’s Supreme Leader is alive and becoming more involved.

Middle EastCommentsMajor US update on Iran’s ‘missing’ Supreme Leader

The US Government has shared a bombshell new claim about Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, who has not been seen since his father was killed in February.

Max Corstorphan

Anthony Albanese will be facing new pressure as productivity falls and the economy slows.

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‘More than 400 per cent’: Albo’s tax plan revealed

LIVE UPDATES: Anthony Albanese has told Parliament his plans for older generations to support younger Australians through his controversial tax reforms, something he said they are owed.

Max Corstorphan and Madeline Cove

Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu have reportedly shared a fiery call.

Middle EastComments‘Everybody hates you’: Trump erupts at Netanyahu

US President Donald Trump has reportedly called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ‘crazy’ in a tense phone call over the deteriorating position in the Middle East.

Max Corstorphan

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is reportedly seeking an immediate resignation.

Middle EastCommentsIranian president reportedly submits resignation letter

Unconfirmed reports have emerged claiming that Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian has told Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei he wants to resign.

Max Corstorphan

Donald Trump has undergone another medical exam.

World PoliticsVideoCommentsTrump health findings revealed after medical exam

Doctors have released fresh details about US President Donald Trump’s health following an extensive medical exam.

Madeline Cove

The Pam Bondi cancer video now sparking outrage.

World PoliticsCommentsPam Bondi cancer TikTok sparks major backlash

A TikTok video mocking Pam Bondi’s thyroid cancer has sparked outrage and apparent employment fallout after going viral online.

Madeline Cove