Palestinians in Gaza fear they are being forgotten as the Iran war drags on, with Israeli strikes continuing despite a ceasefire and the humanitarian situation still dire.

Defence Minister Richard Marles has declared the United States alliance will remain indispensable for Australian national security even while Australia looks to build a more self-reliant defence force.

US President Donald Trump says a long-term peace deal with Iran is "preferable" and to expect an "amazing two days" ahead. Follow live.

Analysts say the mood on global financial markets has improved considerably over the past few days.

Anthony Albanese says that new powers allowing the federal government to underwrite the delivery of additional fuel cargoes have been used to purchase 100 million litres of diesel.

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Breaking the ice with a stranger is an artform: experts recommend learning to nail “body torque” and subliminal cues as well as “safe starter” questions.

UK swimming coach Mel Marshall was hired by Swimming Australia to take charge of a key Olympic program. Now another two high-profile Olympians have left her squad.

One Nation risks losing one of the seats it won at the South Australian election after a third recount was ordered.

The massive blaze at one of Australia’s two remaining refineries knocked out a fifth of its capacity, heightening fears about Australia’s fragile fuel security.

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The quake struck about 35km northeast of Luganville in Vanuatu.

A car was also driven at partygoers and a number of vicious assaults reported.

70-100 people could be seen gathered in groups near the scene in Mt Albert.

Police said the accident near Ōtara has blocked multiple lanes.

Police believe they have found everyone from inside the vehicle, but divers will check.

Breaking the ice with a stranger is an artform: experts recommend learning to nail “body torque” and subliminal cues as well as “safe starter” questions.

One Nation risks losing one of the seats it won at the South Australian election after a third recount was ordered.

We cannot declare domestic oil refineries to be “uneconomical” and shut them down, while claiming fuel security is essential to the national interest.

The NSW government rushed through the laws after the Bondi terror attack. The state’s top court has now declared them invalid.

A fire has torn through an e-bike shop in Byron Bay.

Iran has threatened to disrupt Gulf trade unless the US lifts its naval blockade.

With the initial truce between the parties due to expire next week, there are signs that the next set of negotiations between Iran and the Trump administration could deliver a longer-term solution.

Follow our live coverage of the conflict in the Middle East and related developments in Australia.

Allies including former House speaker Nancy Pelosi say they knew nothing about the misconduct allegations, with one saying the congressman led a “double life”.

Europe correspondent David Crowe shows Hungary’s voters welcoming the defeat of Viktor Orban.

Bill Shorten has sparked a political storm over sudden policy moves that appeal to the Labor Left.

Progressive politics is close to killing off the worthy idea of constitutional recognition of the indigenous peoples.

Queensland Treasurer Curtis Pitt has ordered sweeping raids to prop up the cash-strapped state’s ailing budget.

Shares fell yesterday, wiping more than $30 billion in value, as investors braced for a British vote to leave the EU.

Efforts to increase the number of people studying science and maths are wrongheaded, says Productivity Commission.

Bill Shorten has sparked a political storm over sudden policy moves that appeal to the Labor Left.

Progressive politics is close to killing off the worthy idea of constitutional recognition of the indigenous peoples.

Queensland Treasurer Curtis Pitt has ordered sweeping raids to prop up the cash-strapped state’s ailing budget.

Shares fell yesterday, wiping more than $30 billion in value, as investors braced for a British vote to leave the EU.

Efforts to increase the number of people studying science and maths are wrongheaded, says Productivity Commission.