Sydney Morning Herald World News

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:51:29 +1000
Iran and US agree to temporary ceasefire
The US is reviewing a 10-point peace plan from Iran, after the two countries agreed to a temporary ceasefire.

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:00:43 +1000
US-Iran war live updates: Trump agrees to two-week ceasefire subject to Strait of Hormuz reopening as US strikes military targets on Kharg Island
Follow our live coverage of the conflict in the Middle East and related developments in Australia.

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 17:57:40 +1000
Artemis II astronauts on the home stretch after journey around the moon
Scientists on the ground have just started to analyse the reams of new information, including never before seen pictures of the moon, captured by the crew of the Artemis II mission.

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:30:16 +1000
Trump backs ceasefire as the 10-point peace plan comes into play, but key details still missing
The White House may have declared victory in the war, which has lasted for 38 days. And there are already signs that the truce could be shaky.

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:30:00 +1000
Trump stands accused, but a chilling message has exposed Iran’s own war crime
If the US president had launched his missile strikes, Tehran would have increased the civilian death toll.

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:47:05 +1000
Have Trump’s outlandish threats proved successful? We’ll find out in two weeks, or tomorrow
All we can really say for now is that there appears to be a greater chance of peace today than there was yesterday. And that’s not a bad thing.

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 09:45:02 +1000
Donald Trump has put back his threat of new strikes on Iran
Donald Trump has put back new strikes on Iran following frantic peace talks.

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 08:01:40 +1000
The moment the Artemis II crew honoured their fellow astronaut's late wife
The Artemis II crew became emotional as they named a moon crater after their fellow astronaut's late wife.

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 07:31:54 +1000
Iranians form human chains on bridges, near power plants after Trump threats
Iranians formed human chains across several Iranian cities, gathering on bridges and around power plants as President Trump's deal deadline neared.

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 06:07:35 +1000
Stunning images of dark side of the moon
The Artemis II crew have taken stunning photos of the moon's dark side.

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 06:07:22 +1000
Gun battle outside Israeli consulate in Turkey
One attacker has been killed after a gun battle outside the Israeli consulate in Istanbul.

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 06:04:40 +1000
Kanye West barred from entering UK
The rapper formerly known as Kanye West has been barred from entering the UK over his antisemitic remarks.

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 06:02:23 +1000
Trump's Iran deadline looms large
Donald Trump's chilling deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz runs out over coming hours.

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 23:02:44 +1000
Trump says ‘a whole civilisation will die’ if Iran fails to make deal with US
The social media post was the latest escalation in rhetoric from the president ahead of what he said would be a four-hour destructive blitz on Iranian infrastructure such as power plants and bridges.

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:15:52 +1000
‘Disappointed’: Plans for Sari Club lot, where Australians were murdered, charge forward in secret
Families, survivors and advocates from the 2002 Bali bombings are sceptical about the fast-moving plans from the local government.

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:33:36 +1000
Trump slams Australia and Pacific allies
Donald Trump has criticised Australia and other Pacific allies for not helping the US in the Iran war.

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 17:43:15 +1000
US-Iran war as it happened: Trump threatens Iran with ‘four-hour bombing blitz’ if Strait of Hormuz not reopened; 45-day ceasefire proposal rejected
Follow our live coverage of the conflict in the Middle East and related developments in Australia.

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:54:49 +1000
AFP release footage of Ben Roberts-Smith arrest
Ben Roberts-Smith has been taken into custody over the alleged murders of unarmed Afghan civilians and prisoners.

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:30:00 +1000
Trump’s exceeded my worst expectations. Australia should reconsider its US alliance
Under Donald Trump, the United States is not the same nation with which we allied in World War II. No longer the country we’ve long (maybe too long) looked to for security.

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:01:20 +1000
Ben Roberts-Smith arrested
Ben Roberts-Smith has been arrested in relation to multiple counts of murdering unarmed Afghan civilians and prisoners.

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