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New Iran, US attacks amid battle over control of Hormuz

New Iran, US attacks amid battle over control of Hormuz

The US has launched strikes on Iran hours after Donald Trump vowed to reinstate a blockade, prompting Tehran to respond with missile targeting a base in Jordan.

Freight expectations: major port adds electric trucks

Freight expectations: major port adds electric trucks

Freight expectations: major port adds electric trucks

Freight expectations: major port adds electric trucks

A major Australian transport hub swapped half its diesel trucks for electric models and the trial cut more than just fuel costs.

Mystery persists decades after ocean yachting tragedy

Mystery persists decades after ocean yachting tragedy

Mystery persists decades after ocean yachting tragedy

Mystery persists decades after ocean yachting tragedy

A coronial investigation into the deaths of five men who went missing while sailing from Hobart to Sydney in 1979 has released findings.

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Accord to end war 'over' after Iranian strikes: Trump

Accord to end war 'over' after Iranian strikes: Trump

Donald Trump considers the US-Iran ceasefire deal finished after a flare-up of hostilities, branding the Iranians "sick people" he doesn't want to deal with.

Tankers hit in Hormuz as millions mourn Iran's Khamenei

Tankers hit in Hormuz as millions mourn Iran's Khamenei

Iran is warning Donald Trump to stop his threats or talks will stop, as two more tankers are hit in the Strait of Hormuz and Iranians mourn their slain leader.

Iran warns ships to use approved Hormuz routes, or else

Iran warns ships to use approved Hormuz routes, or else

All oil tankers moving through the Strait of Hormuz must use Iran's approved routes or face a “forceful response”, Tehran's military says.

Fresh ship struck in Hormuz as Iran, US trade attacks

Fresh ship struck in Hormuz as Iran, US trade attacks

A tanker has come under attack in the Strait of Hormuz after the US and Iran exchanged strikes in a major threat to their interim peace deal.

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Trump, Republican senator in shouting match over Iran

Trump, Republican senator in shouting match over Iran

Trump, Republican senator in shouting match over Iran

Trump, Republican senator in shouting match over Iran

Tempers have flared between Donald Trump and Senate Republicans over the war with Iran, laying bare frustrations over the president's deal to end the conflict.

US, Iran at odds on nuclear inspections in peace deal

US, Iran at odds on nuclear inspections in peace deal

US, Iran at odds on nuclear inspections in peace deal

US, Iran at odds on nuclear inspections in peace deal

Peace prospects remain uncertain as Iran denies Donald Trump's claims it's agreed to nuclear inspections "to infinity" as well as the fate of its frozen assets.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

First tankers cross Strait of Hormuz after Iran deal

First tankers cross Strait of Hormuz after Iran deal

First tankers cross Strait of Hormuz after Iran deal

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.

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

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

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

'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".

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G7 vows support for Ukraine as Trump warms to war aims

Ukraine has gone to a G7 summit to impress Donald Trump with its fightback against Russia, and the "boss" US president appears to have softened his scepticism.

US-Iran peace memorandum could be signed within days

A memorandum to halt the US-Iran conflict is being finalised and could be signed as soon as Sunday, a source says, in a breakthrough for the months-long war.

US will hit Iran 'very hard tonight', Trump says

The US will hit Iran “very hard tonight”, Donald Trump says, threatening to take "total control" of Iran’s oil industry after days of tit-for-tat strikes.

Iran will 'have to pay the price' after strikes: Trump

Hours after Iran launched tit-for-tat strikes against the US, President Donald Trump says Tehran must "pay the price" for taking too long to reach a deal.

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Preparing for lift-off: green fuel projects get a boost

A pilot program will provide support to some of Australia's low-carbon fuel projects in a bid to turn potential into commercial reality.

Drone rescues US helicopter crew who crashed in strait

A US Navy drone has found and rescued two helicopter crew members after they went down in the Strait of Hormuz, with President Donald Trump saying they're OK.

Iran declares end to attacks on Israel after flare-up

Iran has stopped its wave of attacks on Israel, its military says, after both countries exchanged fire for the first time since a ceasefire was struck in April.

Iran backs Hezbollah, with wider peace deal in doubt

The broader US-Iran war will end only when war ends in Lebanon too, Tehran says, as it reaffirms its support of Hezbollah and calls on Israel to withdraw.

Lebanon truce raises hopes of progress for Iran deal

As Israel and Lebanon agree to implement a new ceasefire, President Donald Trump has suggested progress on a broader deal to halt the Iran war could come soon.

Hostilities flare in Iran war with talks at a stalemate

An Iranian drone attack has closed Kuwait's airport and the US has launched strikes near the Strait of Hormuz as talks to end the war remain at an impasse.

Iran studying deal to halt war as stalemate persists

As President Donald Trump claims talks to extend the US-Iran ceasefire continue, Tehran says it's taking a "stern" approach to hammering out a deal.

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