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Mystery over Oscar-winner Sean Penn's absence revealed

Mystery over Oscar-winner Sean Penn's absence revealed

Sean Penn skipped the glitz and glamour of Hollywood's night of nights and the chance to collect his third Academy Award, choosing instead to visit a war zone.

Sending Australian navy to Middle East not a priority

Sending Australian navy to Middle East not a priority

Sending Australian navy to Middle East not a priority

Sending Australian navy to Middle East not a priority

The closure of one of the world's most important oil corridors continues to wreak economic havoc but Australia's navy is unlikely to join efforts to reopen it.

Hundreds killed in Pakistan airstrike on Kabul hospital

Hundreds killed in Pakistan airstrike on Kabul hospital

Hundreds killed in Pakistan airstrike on Kabul hospital

Hundreds killed in Pakistan airstrike on Kabul hospital

Afghanistan’s Taliban government has accused Pakistan of targeting a Kabul rehabilitation hospital with airstrikes, killing more than 400 people.

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Remaining Iranian soccer players join A-League training

Remaining Iranian soccer players join A-League training

Two remaining Iranian soccer players have trained with a local club after five others who initially also sought asylum in Australia reversed their decision.

Russia has taken 12 settlements in Ukraine: general

Russia has taken 12 settlements in Ukraine: general

A Russian general says his troops are making advances on major Ukrainian towns, while Volodymyr Zelenskiy says Ukraine forces are disrupting Russia's offensive.

Hamas holds talks with peace board over Gaza Strip plan

Hamas holds talks with peace board over Gaza Strip plan

Reports say Hamas members have met delegates from US President Donald Trump's "Board of Peace" in Egypt to discuss the future of the Gaza Strip.

Fuel tax cut urged to avoid fruit 'rotting on trees'

Fuel tax cut urged to avoid fruit 'rotting on trees'

As some country towns face major petrol shortages, pressure is mounting on the federal government to intervene to bring down fuel prices.

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Family kidnap claims as Iranian soccer players return

Family kidnap claims as Iranian soccer players return

Family kidnap claims as Iranian soccer players return

Family kidnap claims as Iranian soccer players return

As only two members of the Iranian women's soccer team remain in Australia, the local diaspora says families of those seeking asylum are being targeted.

Oil shock further reason for tax reform, spending cuts

Oil shock further reason for tax reform, spending cuts

Oil shock further reason for tax reform, spending cuts

Oil shock further reason for tax reform, spending cuts

An economic downturn might be needed to bring inflation back to target, economists warn, but the government can help with spending cuts and productivity reform.

Energy markets face uncertain environment: oil producer

Energy markets face uncertain environment: oil producer

Energy markets face uncertain environment: oil producer

Energy markets face uncertain environment: oil producer

The war in the Middle East is having wide-ranging impacts on markets, oil and gas producer Woodside has told investors at its annual sustainability briefing.

Trump demands help to secure vital Strait of Hormuz

Trump demands help to secure vital Strait of Hormuz

Trump demands help to secure vital Strait of Hormuz

Trump demands help to secure vital Strait of Hormuz

Donald Trump is demanding the seven nations that heavily rely on oil from the Gulf rally behind his call to protect tankers in the crucial Strait of Hormuz.

Emergency global stockpile oil coming soon, IEA says

Emergency global stockpile oil coming soon, IEA says

Emergency global stockpile oil coming soon, IEA says

Emergency global stockpile oil coming soon, IEA says

Emergency oil reserves from Asia and Oceania ‌will be available immediately, the International Energy ‌Agency says as it details the release of stockpiles.

Israeli forces kill 16 in Gaza Strip, West Bank: medics

Israeli forces kill 16 in Gaza Strip, West Bank: medics

Israeli forces kill 16 in Gaza Strip, West Bank: medics

Israeli forces kill 16 in Gaza Strip, West Bank: medics

Israeli ‌strikes have ⁠killed 12 people in the centre of the Gaza Strip, medics say while four members of a family were reportedly killed in the West Bank.

Ukraine 'waiting' on US, Russia for next round of talks

Ukraine 'waiting' on US, Russia for next round of talks

Ukraine 'waiting' on US, Russia for next round of talks

Ukraine 'waiting' on US, Russia for next round of talks

Ukraine is ready for the next round of peace talks but is waiting for a response from the United States and Russia, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says.

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Economic chiefs meet to clear path to Trump-Xi summit

Economic chiefs from China and the US are set to meet in Paris to clear a path to an anticipated summit between presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping.

Trump warns of more strikes on Iran's oil export hub

US President Donald Trump has warned of more strikes on Iran's Kharg Island as he pressures allies to send warships to help secure the Strait of Hormuz.

More Iranian women soccer players to leave Australia

Some of the Iranian women soccer players granted asylum to Australia have reneged on staying and will head back to Iran at a highly volatile time.

Six killed in Russian air attacks on Ukraine

Russian attacks on Ukraine have killed six people as Volodymyr Zelenskiy predicted Moscow would try to exploit the Middle East conflict to inflict more damage.

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Protesters attack Cuba communist party office in riot

People in a city in Cuba have taken to the streets in a protest over power cuts that turned into a riot targeting the local communist party office.

Trump threatens to cripple crucial Iranian oil hub

US forces have "obliterated" military targets on an island vital to Iran's oil network, Donald Trump says, as he issues an ultimatum over the Strait of Hormuz.

Deadly Russian strike on Kyiv with peace talks stalled

Russia has struck Ukraine with missiles and drones, killing ‌at least four people, as peace talks between Moscow and Kyiv remain postponed.

Fuel stockpile topped up as minister says supply secure

Australia has stockpiled more than a month's supply of fuel and is as "prepared as possible" as the war in the Middle East continues to impact global supply,

Eleven dead, more than 20 injured in Sudan drone strike

A attack on the Adikong market near Sudan's eastern border in Chad is the second deadly drone strike there in less than a month.

Iran's new leader 'wounded, likely disfigured', US says

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth says Iran's new supreme leader is "wounded and likely disfigured", while President Donald Trump vows to keep hitting Iran.

Explosions in Tehran after Iran launches fresh strikes

Intense air strikes have landed around Tehran after a new wave of Iranian attacks in the region and President Donald Trump threatened Iran's "deranged" leaders.

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