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Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:46:52 +1000
Israel-Lebanon 10-day ceasefire off to a shaky start as all sides take a breather
It’s not clear how the agreement, which was announced by US President Donald Trump will work in practice as Israel is fighting the terrorist group Hezbollah, rather than the Lebanese state.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:15:08 +1000
Slammed by Trump in the morning, Albanese dials into call with Macron, Starmer on reopening the strait
Forty nations will join the call to discuss how to ensure freedom of navigation as US President Donald Trump rails that his allies – including Australia – have let him down.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:33:00 +1000
Trump’s ‘triumphal arch’ is bigger than ever, and even the expert who proposed it is worried
The story of how the US president quadrupled the size of the original proposal for the arch – to 50 per cent taller than Paris’ Arc de Triomphe – follows a now-familiar pattern.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:19:38 +1000
Elusive wolf that captivated a nation caught after nine days on the run
After evading earlier capture attempts, the two-year-old wolf, named Neukgu, is back in a South Korean zoo, ending a saga that forced an elementary school to close and spawned a meme coin.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:11:23 +1000
All the times Harry and Meghan mentioned royal life while on tour
The duke and duchess's visit to Australia was labelled a “quasi-royal” tour. But, while in Melbourne, Canberra and Sydney, Harry and Meghan were not afraid to get personal.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:33:18 +1000
US-Iran war live updates: Israel and Lebanon enter 10-day ceasefire; Netanyahu says Israeli military will stay in southern Lebanon; Trump criticises Australia over Strait of Hormuz
Follow our live coverage of the conflict in the Middle East and related developments in Australia.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:42:47 +1000
These experts were prepared to speak out about Donald Trump
Psychiatrists are banned from diagnosing from afar. But for these experts, Donald Trump’s latest messages were too dangerous to ignore.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:41:46 +1000
‘Ravaged by tyrants’: Pope blasts those who ‘manipulate’ God to justify war amid Trump feud
Leo took aim at “the masters of war” who spend billions of dollars on conflict. His unusually forceful remarks came just days after the US president attacked him on social media.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 06:28:57 +1000
Trump announces Israel and Lebanon ceasefire
Donald Trump says Israel and Lebanon agree to a 10-day ceasefire.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 06:28:44 +1000
Artemis II astronauts reflect on their mission
The four Artemis II astronauts have discussed their historic mission in a news conference.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 06:28:28 +1000
Russian attack on Ukraine leaves at least 17 dead
At least 17 people have died in Ukraine by the deadliest Russian air attack this year.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:33:26 +1000
Albanese and Anwar find common ground in defending the Pope against Trump
The comments from both leaders underscore the delicate tightrope countries are walking as they grapple with the downstream consequence of US president’s Donald Trump’s erratic behaviour.

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:32:52 +1000
Iran 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.

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