Anthony Albanese is calling for Lebanon to be included under the US-Iran ceasefire following a barrage of strikes.

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The world heaves in panic, but a trip around the moon reminds us there is cause for celebration.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says his finger is “on the trigger” and ready to return to striking Iran at any moment, as Iran warned the US it must choose between a ceasefire or a continued war via Israel.

Beijing is being credited with playing a role in getting Iran to the negotiating table, which analysts say is bolstering its image as a peace-brokering major power while the US appears conflict-driven.

The Artemis II crew became emotional as they named a moon crater after their fellow astronaut's late wife.

Ben Roberts-Smith has been arrested in relation to multiple counts of murdering unarmed Afghan civilians and prisoners.

“It’s a catastrophe,” says the chef, who runs a food charity for Lebanese people left homeless, as Israel bombards her city with the biggest wave of airstrikes since the war began.

A former NASA astronaut fears a repeat of the 2003 Columbia disaster when seven astronauts died.

The US president has the power to unilaterally launch nuclear strikes. He is briefed by the military before taking office – and his advisers have no power to stop him.

Israel launched airstrikes on what it says are Hezbollah targets across Lebanon, killing hundreds.

Long Island architect Rex Heuermann buried the remains of his victims in remote locations over a 17-years span, all the while “play-acting as a normal suburban dad”.

A huge Israeli attack on Lebanon has killed hundreds of people and put the US-Iran ceasefire in doubt.

Donald Trump will meet the NATO chief today after the US president criticised the alliance for not backing his war on Iran.

A woman dubbed the 'Ketamine Queen' has been sentenced to 15 years in prison over the death of Friends star Matthew Perry.

Iran has claimed the US has violated the ceasefire, putting the agreement in doubt.

Jasveen Sangha, who ran a “stash house” for illegal narcotics out of her North Hollywood home, supplied 51 vials of the powerful anaesthetic that killed the actor.

The US president’s hawkish thinking on Iran was a perfect fit with that of Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

The US is reviewing a 10-point peace plan from Iran, after the two countries agreed to a temporary ceasefire.

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