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Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:32:52 +1000Iran threatens to shut down Gulf trade
Iran has threatened to disrupt Gulf trade unless the US lifts its naval blockade.
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:05:08 +1000
US, Iran gear up for second round of talks as Strait of Hormuz blockade holds steady
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.
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:02:02 +1000
US-Iran war as it happened: 100 million litres of diesel to arrive in May; Blaze erupts at Geelong oil refinery; Ceasefire extension request ‘not true at this moment’, says White House
Follow our live coverage of the conflict in the Middle East and related developments in Australia.
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:58:17 +1000
‘Creepy’: He rose to the top ranks of US politics, even as the rumours swirled
Allies including former House speaker Nancy Pelosi say they knew nothing about the misconduct allegations, with one saying the congressman led a “double life”.
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:33:57 +1000
Voters in Hungary welcome election result
Europe correspondent David Crowe shows Hungary’s voters welcoming the defeat of Viktor Orban.
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:48:13 +1000
Samuel L Jackson in Pulp Fiction
Samuel L Jackson's character in Pulp Fiction quotes a fake Bible verse in the movie.
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 06:14:42 +1000
At least nine killed in Turkey school shooting
A teenage student has killed at least nine people in Turkey's second school shooting in two days.
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:22:12 +1000
Nine killed in Turkey school shooting, the second in as many days
A 14-year-old boy shot and killed eight students and a teacher, and wounded 13 other people, using multiple weapons owned by his ex-police officer father, officials said.
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:30:00 +1000
This new luxury beachside resort has a problem: How to stop the massive sharks attacking the guests
South Africa’s first Club Med wants to use nets, but experts say that would kill large numbers of sharks, as well as dolphins, rays, turtles and birds.
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:25:10 +1000
US and Iran could resume peace talks
American and Iranian officials could restart peace talks later this week as the US Navy continues its blockade.
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +1000
How the Trump administration handed Iran’s leadership a safe place to regroup
Iran’s officials are likely to be better prepared for the next round of US negotiations thanks to a golden opportunity in Islamabad.
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:55:33 +1000
US-Iran war as it happened: Trump says Iran talks could resume, lashes out at Meloni over Pope; War could trigger global recession, says IMF
Follow our live coverage of the conflict in the Middle East and related developments in Australia.
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +1000
US chases a ‘Trumpian grand bargain’ with Iran as the message shifts again
US Vice President JD Vance maintains a deal to end the war can be achieved, while President Donald Trump says he would be comfortable walking away right now.
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:30:00 +1000
Trump tried to out-holy the Pope. His evangelical supporters are not amused
America’s evangelical Christian right is offering unprecedented criticism of Donald Trump after he criticised the Pope and depicted himself as a Jesus-like figure.
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:19:08 +1000
Trump says war in Iran ‘close to over’
The US president made the remarks in an interview with Fox News Business.
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:30:00 +1000
It’s not me, it’s you: Italy’s Meloni is not the only one seeking distance from Donald
The US president once called the Italian PM “a very special person”, but relations have soured.
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:08:15 +1000
Peace talks could resume as Trump seeks ‘grand bargain’ with Iran
More than 20 ships have reportedly passed the US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:35:03 +1000
Tea with Trump: The King’s US mission to restore ‘closest’ friendship
The visit by Charles and Camilla has taken on greater significance given the growing spat between the US president and UK leader Keir Starmer, while the shadow of the Jeffrey Epstein scandal looms.
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 09:48:35 +1000
JD Vance criticises the pope on theology
Vice President JD Vance has criticised the pope on his theology.
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 07:12:48 +1000
Israeli forces discover 70 men hiding in garbage truck
More than 60 Palestinian men have been found hiding in garbage truck on the West Bank.