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New attacks on shipping as Iran war talks at impasse

New attacks on shipping as Iran war talks at impasse

The Strait of Hormuz looks isn't likely to reopen soon as attacks continue on shipping and the US and Iran step up their hostile rhetoric.

Youth worker reveals glimpse into young extremism

Youth worker reveals glimpse into young extremism

Youth worker reveals glimpse into young extremism

Youth worker reveals glimpse into young extremism

Youth advisers have outlined youth-focused approaches to counter extremism, as an inquiry heard programs can succeed without strictly changing beliefs.

New attacks on shipping as Iran war talks hit impasse

New attacks on shipping as Iran war talks hit impasse

New attacks on shipping as Iran war talks hit impasse

New attacks on shipping as Iran war talks hit impasse

US military says it has fired on a ship in Gulf of Oman to enforce its blockade of Iranian ports.

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Ukraine says peace proposals handed to US negotiators

Ukraine says peace proposals handed to US negotiators

US negotiators have been handed proposals for a peace plan to end the Ukraine conflict, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says.

N.Korean missiles used in Russian attack on Ukraine

N.Korean missiles used in Russian attack on Ukraine

Russia has bombarded Ukrainian cities with missiles, drones, and bombs, as President Voloymyr Zelenskiy warns that Moscow is getting more help from North Korea.

Violent, gory content shaping youth extremist pathway

Violent, gory content shaping youth extremist pathway

A youth justice insider has exposed the gory mix of content shaping a new form of extremism, as authorities call out gaming and social media.

Trump demands Iran pay compensation for deaths

Trump demands Iran pay compensation for deaths

Hopes have faded for an imminent deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, as US President Donald Trump demanded Iran pay compensation.

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Ukraine kills 13, in drone attack on Russian city

Ukraine kills 13, in drone attack on Russian city

Ukraine kills 13, in drone attack on Russian city

Ukraine kills 13, in drone attack on Russian city

A Ukrainian drone attack on a Russian city has killed 13 people, including a child, with Moscow claiming the strike hit residential areas.

Iran ties Hormuz reopening to US concessions on demands

Iran ties Hormuz reopening to US concessions on demands

Iran ties Hormuz reopening to US concessions on demands

Iran ties Hormuz reopening to US concessions on demands

President Donald Trump says the US was "low-keying" it with Iran, as a Tehran deal with Oman defining new shipping lanes in the Strait of Hormuz inches closer.

Ayatollah vigils were 'mourning for a religious leader'

Ayatollah vigils were 'mourning for a religious leader'

Ayatollah vigils were 'mourning for a religious leader'

Ayatollah vigils were 'mourning for a religious leader'

A community leader has defended vigils held for slain Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei as the charities regulator pushed for greater enforcement powers.

Israel closes Christian village to halt settler attacks

Israel closes Christian village to halt settler attacks

Israel closes Christian village to halt settler attacks

Israel closes Christian village to halt settler attacks

Israel's military has closed the West Bank Christian village of Taybeh to non-residents in an effort to improve safety amid Israeli settler attacks.

Ukraine, Russia accuse each other of lethal attacks

Ukraine, Russia accuse each other of lethal attacks

Ukraine, Russia accuse each other of lethal attacks

Ukraine, Russia accuse each other of lethal attacks

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has accused Moscow of targeting ‌global food security following attacks on Odesa's seaport, a key export hub.

Iran makes new demands for reopening shipping strait

Iran makes new demands for reopening shipping strait

Iran makes new demands for reopening shipping strait

Iran makes new demands for reopening shipping strait

Iran has raised the bar in its demands on the US before it will agree to reopening the Strait of Hormuz as a vital global shipping route.

Russia strikes Ukraine vessels, military facilities

Russia strikes Ukraine vessels, military facilities

Russia strikes Ukraine vessels, military facilities

Russia strikes Ukraine vessels, military facilities

Russia strikes Ukraine vessels and military facilities, as Serbia announces support for Ukraine's independence and a desire for closer economic ties.

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Russian attacks pound Kyiv as air defences fall short

Russian attacks on Kyiv and its surrounding region have killed four people, including a child, as Ukraine continues to struggle with depleted air defences.

Houthis strike as UN warns Yemen nearing wider conflict

Yemen's army says it has responded after attacks by Iran-aligned Houthis as the major escalation raises fears of a return to a broader conflict.

US anticipates Iran-Oman deal so oil traffic can resume

The US anticipates a deal between Iran and Oman on the Strait of Hormuz is imminent as Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan pledge a mutual defence pact.

Reverberations from overseas conflicts drive extremism

Conflicts in the Middle East are fuelling an increase in extremist material being accessed in Australia and the need for more widespread deradicalisation.

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Russian warehouse hit in Ukraine's latest deep attack

Ukrainian long-range drones have hit another Wildberries warehouse inside Russia, as Kyiv scrambles to fortify its own air defence against Moscow's attacks.

Blurred extremist ideologies challenging intervention

Violent extremism is increasingly driven by mixed and unstable belief systems rather than clear-cut ideologies, a royal commission has heard.

Houthis attack Saudi Arabia, warnings of wider threat

An attack by Houthis in southern Najran Province in Saudi Arabia has injured seven Saudis, one Yemeni, two Egyptians and one Pakistani national.

Ukraine close to creating own missile shield: Zelenskiy

Ukraine is building up its own ballistic missile defence system, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says.

Iranian soccer players granted Australian citizenship

Two women from Iran's national soccer team who sought asylum in Australia following an Asian Cup game are celebrating after being granted citizenship.

Cop rejects calls to leave hate preachers in the open

An unnamed police commander rejects warnings tougher action against hate preachers would make them harder to monitor at a high-level probe.

Iran and US say Strait of Hormuz deal is close

US President Donald Trump says a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could come soon as Iran and Oman finalise an agreement on a new shipping route.

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