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Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:31:32 +1000Trump orders further strikes on Iran
Donald Trump has spent the evening in the White House situation room, ordering another series of what he's calling self-defence strikes on Iran.
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:04:53 +1000US-Iran war as it happened: Strait of Hormuz closed; US ends latest round of strikes on Iran; Albanese ‘deeply concerned’; Oil prices rise
The US has launched airstrikes against Iran after blaming Tehran for the crash of the American attack helicopter. Follow our live coverage.
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +1000US and Iran trade attacks for a second day, undermining shaky ceasefire
US President Donald Trump has vowed further strikes if Tehran does not immediately agree to a peace deal.
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:21:35 +1000Belfast police blast anti-immigration protesters with water cannons
Unrest has flared again in Belfast as police have blasted anti-immigration protesters with water cannons.
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:45:00 +1000Analysis suggests precision US strikes on Iranian water facility
It is unclear if the US intentionally struck the water facilities or knew what was in the buildings.
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:07:05 +1000US Navy carries out Iran strikes
Footage released by US Central Command showed the destroyer Michael Murphy firing a series of tomahawk cruise missiles at targets in Iran on Thursday.
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 11:55:54 +1000Ugly scenes on Belfast streets tap into simmering rage of a fed-up public
While the news coverage of these protests highlights young men wearing balaclavas, there are many more in the city who support the cause without going so far as to throw things at police.
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 11:30:00 +1000I grew up in Belfast. To see such hate on its streets again is heartbreaking
On Saturday, I return to a city I still call my home, to a depressingly familiar sight.
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:33:19 +1000UN chief wants escalation risks 'full war' in region
Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said the ceasefire in the region was "more like a lesser fire" as the US and Iran exchange strikes.
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 09:10:27 +1000Trump: 'I love the inflation'
Donald Trump has told reporters that he loves the inflation after dire numbers were released today.
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 09:07:32 +1000US launches new attacks on Iran
US forces in the Middle East have launched a new wave of attacks against Iran.
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 08:28:33 +1000Second night of disorder rocks Belfast as stabbing victim’s family calls for calm
Police have been forced to use water cannons to keep rioters at bay as new details emerged in court about the accused attacker, Hadi Alodid.
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 08:20:34 +1000Police unleash water cannon on protesters near Belfast
Police formed a line around a hotel housing asylum seekers.
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 08:19:15 +1000‘Could be a dangerous situation’: Protesters approach asylum seeker hotel
Europe correspondent David Crowe reports from outside Belfast, where police held a crowd of protesters off.
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 08:17:12 +1000US military strikes ‘multiple targets’ in Iran in latest escalation of tensions
The latest wave of strikes come hours after President Donald Trump said Iran would “pay the price” for taking too long to negotiate a peace deal.
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 08:12:32 +1000Bill Gates: Epstein used affairs as leverage against me
The tech billionaire’s evidence supported claims that Jeffrey Epstein routinely blackmailed powerful figures in his orbit to his advantage.
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 07:03:49 +1000Violent protests leave parts of Belfast in ruins
Anti-immigrant rioting in Belfast has left parts of the city in ruins.
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 07:03:33 +1000Pope blesses world's tallest church
Pope Leo has blessed the Sagrada Familia's final tower in Barcelona.
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 07:02:57 +1000Hanging child saved by strangers
A young girl clinging to a window ledge above a London street has been saved by strangers.
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 07:01:18 +1000Trump threatens to hit Iran 'hard' again
Donald Trump says the US will strike key targets in Iran, including power plants and bridges.