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Iran sanctions waived, Trump will 'do what I have to'

Iran sanctions waived, Trump will 'do what I have to'

While JD Vance is touting progress in negotiations with Iran, Donald Trump has declared he "will do ‌what I have to do" if Iran doesn't stick to the agreement.

'Keep the flame burning': new chapter for war memorial

'Keep the flame burning': new chapter for war memorial

'Keep the flame burning': new chapter for war memorial

'Keep the flame burning': new chapter for war memorial

The stories of those who have served their nation are being shared as a major new gallery opens at the Australian War Memorial.

Accused war criminal allowed to move closer to family

Accused war criminal allowed to move closer to family

Accused war criminal allowed to move closer to family

Accused war criminal allowed to move closer to family

Australia's most decorated living veteran will be allowed to live closer to his family as he awaits trial for alleged war crimes while deployed in Afghanistan.

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Russian strikes overnight kill at least five in Ukraine

Russian strikes overnight kill at least five in Ukraine

Russia and Ukraine continue to exchange strikes as the war drags into a fifth year and Russia's fuel crisis extends to the Siberian region of Omsk.

Iran talks make 'encouraging progress' despite tensions

Iran talks make 'encouraging progress' despite tensions

Tense high-level negotiations in Switzerland seeking a permanent end to the Iran war have ended with lower-level talks planned for the rest of the week.

Moscow shoots down almost 60 drones, airports reopen

Moscow shoots down almost 60 drones, airports reopen

Moscow's mayor says almost 60 drones heading for the capital have been intercepted, following last week's renewed strike on ‌the city's only oil refinery.

Iran-US peace talks overshadowed by closure of strait

Iran-US peace talks overshadowed by closure of strait

JD Vance has arrived in Switzerland for peace talks with Iran, days after the signing of a memorandum of understanding establishing a 60-day ceasefire.

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Ukraine targets fuel depot in Russian-occupied Crimea

Ukraine targets fuel depot in Russian-occupied Crimea

Ukraine targets fuel depot in Russian-occupied Crimea

Ukraine targets fuel depot in Russian-occupied Crimea

At least four people have been killed in Ukrainian drone attacks on the Russian-occupied Crimean Peninsula, amid reports of fires at a major fuel depot.

More fuel relief for motorists with halfway measure

More fuel relief for motorists with halfway measure

More fuel relief for motorists with halfway measure

More fuel relief for motorists with halfway measure

Motorists will receive an extended discount on fuel but the savings will be lower as the government weighs budget costs against higher bowser prices.

Israeli strikes and gunfire kill nine people in Gaza

Israeli strikes and gunfire kill nine people in Gaza

Israeli strikes and gunfire kill nine people in Gaza

Israeli strikes and gunfire kill nine people in Gaza

The Palestinian death toll in Gaza has risen to more than 1000 since the truce was signed in October, as Hamas and Israel trade blame over violations.

US-Iran talks unclear as fighting persists in Lebanon

US-Iran talks unclear as fighting persists in Lebanon

US-Iran talks unclear as fighting persists in Lebanon

US-Iran talks unclear as fighting persists in Lebanon

Israeli strikes have killed at least 10 people in Lebanon hours after a ceasefire began, while uncertainty surrounds wider talks on ending the US-Iran war.

PM still hedging on extension of fuel tax discount

PM still hedging on extension of fuel tax discount

PM still hedging on extension of fuel tax discount

PM still hedging on extension of fuel tax discount

Asked whether a decision is likely on an extension to the federal government's fuel tax discount, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says a call is days away.

US-Iran talks called off, hurting bid for lasting truce

US-Iran talks called off, hurting bid for lasting truce

US-Iran talks called off, hurting bid for lasting truce

US-Iran talks called off, hurting bid for lasting truce

A US push to start high-stakes talks with Iran has hit a snag just days after the countries agreed to fresh negotiations and an extended ceasefire.

Norway, Australia warn of looming RSF attacks in Sudan

Norway, Australia warn of looming RSF attacks in Sudan

Norway, Australia warn of looming RSF attacks in Sudan

Norway, Australia warn of looming RSF attacks in Sudan

Rapid Support Forces fighters are approaching the central Sudanese city of al-Obeid, dozens of countries have warned at the United Nations Human Rights Council.

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Russia vows 'massive' strikes after Ukraine hits Moscow

Ukraine has struck a major Moscow oil refinery as part of a bid to force Russia to the negotiating table, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says.

Australia gives Ukraine $100m boost against Russia

Australia has committed an extra $100 million in assistance to Ukraine to help procure critical military equipment, years on from Russia's full-scale invasion.

First tankers cross Strait of Hormuz after Iran deal

Three ships have sailed through the Strait of Hormuz following a US-Iran deal to end their war, but Israeli strikes stir doubt about peace efforts in Lebanon.

Ukraine hits Moscow refinery in major attack on capital

Ukraine has hit a Moscow oil refinery for a second time in days and disrupted flights in one of its biggest drone attacks on Russia's capital in 2026.

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Ceasefire signed but Trump says he could resume attacks

Donald Trump has called Iranians "smart people" as US and Iranian negotiators work on a permanent truce over the coming 60 days.

'We'll go back to shooting' if Trump sours on Iran deal

G7 leaders have welcomed the US-Iran ceasefire deal, but President Donald Trump is threatening to resume bombing if Iran doesn't "behave".

Russian attacks on eastern Ukrainian cities kill four

At least four people have died in Russian attacks on cities in Ukraine's east and southeast.

Warnings against travel to Middle East nations lifted

Travel restrictions have been downgraded to multiple countries in the Middle East following a tentative peace deal between the US and Iran.

'Futile': Israeli ambassador rejects AFP flotilla probe

Israel's ambassador to Australia says they have yet to see request from federal police for help in an investigation into the treatment of Australian activists.

US-Iran permanent truce still awaits negotiation

The US-Iran ceasefire deal will be inked in a ceremony in a Swiss mountain resort on Friday as details emerge and oil prices slip to new three-month lows.

Israel takes more territory, kills two brothers in Gaza

Two Palestinians have died in an Israeli strike near a refugee camp in Gaza, as people flee from Israeli ‌forces as they expand their control in the territory.

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