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Iran could dilute enriched uranium if sanctions lift

Iran could dilute enriched uranium if sanctions lift

The head of Iran's Atomic ‍Energy Organisation says if all sanctions are lifted, Iran could dilute its most highly enriched uranium.

Iran arrests reformist politicians after mass protests

Iran arrests reformist politicians after mass protests

Iran arrests reformist politicians after mass protests

Iran arrests reformist politicians after mass protests

Iran has arrested several prominent reformist figures about a month after mass protests swept the country.

Israel to take more West Bank powers

Israel to take more West Bank powers

Israel to take more West Bank powers

Israel to take more West Bank powers

Israel's cabinet is moving to make it easier for ‍settlers in the occupied West Bank to buy land while granting Israeli authorities more enforcement powers.

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Cam Smith: golf world set to be all shook up by Elvis

Cam Smith: golf world set to be all shook up by Elvis

Cameron Smith had a spell when he was the best golfer in the world -- and thinks his young Queensland protege Elvis Smylie can now follow suit.

Reed's Middle East double as Aussie grabs top-10 finish

Reed's Middle East double as Aussie grabs top-10 finish

Patrick Reed has won his second tournament in three weeks while David Micheluzzi continued Australia's big golfing weekend in the Middle East.

Aussie seeks special Qatar day to oust rock-solid Reed

Aussie seeks special Qatar day to oust rock-solid Reed

Patrick Reed again looks the man to beat at the Qatar Masters but Australian David Micheluzzi is on his case among the chasers.

'Dream come true': Elvis rocks LIV with debut triumph

'Dream come true': Elvis rocks LIV with debut triumph

Rising Australian Elvis Smylie has made a dramatic mark on LIV Golf, winning his debut on the Saudi-backed tour in Riyadh under lights with a stellar display.

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Few getting through Gaza's Rafah border crossing

Few getting through Gaza's Rafah border crossing

Few getting through Gaza's Rafah border crossing

Few getting through Gaza's Rafah border crossing

Far fewer people than expected have crossed in both directions since the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt reopened, after two years of war.

Iran vows to strike US bases if attacked

Iran vows to strike US bases if attacked

Iran vows to strike US bases if attacked

Iran vows to strike US bases if attacked

Despite "positive" discussions at nuclear talks, Tehran has warned it is prepared to attack US bases in the region if it is once again targeted by US strikes.

Nuclear talks with US in Oman 'a good start', Iran says

Nuclear talks with US in Oman 'a good start', Iran says

Nuclear talks with US in Oman 'a good start', Iran says

Nuclear talks with US in Oman 'a good start', Iran says

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has described talks in Oman as "a very good start" and says they will continue in a new round.

'Feeling great': LIV glory in sight for Aussie debutant

'Feeling great': LIV glory in sight for Aussie debutant

'Feeling great': LIV glory in sight for Aussie debutant

'Feeling great': LIV glory in sight for Aussie debutant

Australia's Elvis Smylie has fired the equal-best third round to be a co-leader on his LIV Golf debut in Saudi Arabia with 18 holes to play.

Aussie ace continues big week in Doha with top-10 surge

Aussie ace continues big week in Doha with top-10 surge

Aussie ace continues big week in Doha with top-10 surge

Aussie ace continues big week in Doha with top-10 surge

Melbourne's David Micheluzzi has made a move on the second day of the Qatar Masters with a flawless round of 66, a great follow-up to his ace on day one.

'Swim faster than ever': Aussie to take drugs again

'Swim faster than ever': Aussie to take drugs again

'Swim faster than ever': Aussie to take drugs again

'Swim faster than ever': Aussie to take drugs again

Ready to start another round of performance enhancing drugs, James Magnussen has set himself a big goal for "the most watched swimming event in history".

UAE plans compound in Israeli-held Gaza Strip part: map

UAE plans compound in Israeli-held Gaza Strip part: map

UAE plans compound in Israeli-held Gaza Strip part: map

UAE plans compound in Israeli-held Gaza Strip part: map

A planning map indicates that a "UAE Temporary Emirates Housing Complex" will be constructed near Rafah in the south of the Gaza Strip.

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Aussie fires hole-in-one in Qatar as Reed shines again

Australian David Micheluzzi has recorded an ace to launch his bid at the Qatar Masters but he couldn't maintain his dazzling start.

Smylie leads Aussie charge in LIV Golf season opener

Elvis Smylie has made a brilliant start to the season-opening LIV Golf event in Saudi Arabia, firing seven birdies to be one off the lead after the first round.

US-Iran talks venue changed to Oman

Nuclear talks between Iran and the US will take place in Oman, the Iranian foreign minister confirmed, as tensions between the nations remain high.

Israeli strikes kill 18, Rafah patient crossings halted

At least 18 people have been killed by Israeli attacks across Gaza, according to hospital officials.

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Iran demands changes in venue for US talks

The US military says it shot down an Iranian drone acting "aggressively" near its aircraft carrier in the Arabian Sea in self-defence.

Iran president gives go-ahead for talks with US

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian says he's instructed his government to begin negotiations with the United States.

Trickle of Palestinians leave Gaza at Rafah crossing

Some 20,000 wounded and sick Palestinians are hoping to leave Gaza for medical treatment as Israeli authorities open the Rafah border crossing into Egypt.

Israel reopens Rafah border crossing with limits

Israel has partially reopened the Rafah border crossing between Egypt and the Gaza Strip for limited passenger traffic.

Oscar-nominated screenwriter arrested in Iran

Mehdi Mahmoudian, the Oscar-nominated It Was Just an Accident co-writer, has been arrested in Iran for speaking out against the regime.

No plans for Gulf military exercises: Iran official

US and Israeli generals have reportedly held ‍talks amid tensions with Iran while an Iranian official says there will be no ⁠live-fire exercises in the Gulf.

Ayatollah warns of regional war if US attacks Iran

Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has warned the United States against attacking the country.

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