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US-Iran tensions set to intensify as neither side backs down

The latest exchange of military strikes between the United States and Iran suggests the conflict could escalate further, with neither side appearing willing to retreat, according to Middle East analyst Sina Azodi.

Woman dies after being struck on Pacific Motorway

A woman has died following a tragic traffic incident on the Pacific Motorway at Loganholme on Sunday afternoon. Emergency services were called to the northbound lanes near Exit 30 about 3.40pm after reports of a serious collision involving a pedestrian and a vehicle.

 

Australia's government now has $1 trillion in deb

The Australian government's debt has just hit A$1 trillion again. And, unlike when it briefly hit that mark for the first time in mid-August, this time it's set to stay above $1 trillion and keep climbing. The federal government expects it to rise above $1.2 trillion by 2030, the equivalent of 35% of Australia's gross domestic product (GDP).

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Bessent Mocks Canada as 'Little Yippy Dog' in Trade Dispute

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has criticised Canada's handling of trade negotiations with the United States, accusing Prime Minister Mark Carney of turning down a favourable trade agreement. Bessent dismissed concerns that the ongoing trade dispute with Canada would have a significant impact on prices in the United States.

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Amazon Cargo Plane Crashes at Miami Airport, Killing Five

At least five people have been killed and five others injured after an Amazon Prime Air cargo aircraft crashed while landing at Miami International Airport on Sunday, according to local officials. Prime Air Flight 7598, a Boeing 767-300, overran the airport’s diagonal runway shortly before 2pm EDT and struck several vehicles on the ground.

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Germany launches rocket as Europe pushes for independent space access

Germany has taken a major step towards developing an independent European space-launch industry after Isar Aerospace successfully sent a privately developed rocket into orbit from Norway.

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US-Iran tensions set to intensify as neither side backs down

The latest exchange of military strikes between the United States and Iran suggests the conflict could escalate further, with neither side appearing willing to retreat, according to Middle East analyst Sina Azodi.

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Tehran warns attacks will trigger 'faster, heavier' response

Iran has warned that any further attacks against its territory would trigger a stronger and more painful military response, as tensions with the United States and Israel continue to escalate and maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains under severe threat.

 

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German Far-Right Party AfD wins Saxony-Anhalt election

Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) has secured a decisive victory in the eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt, according to exit polls, marking the party's first state-level election win since the end of World War II. The AfD received about 44.5 percent of the vote, according to projections released by German broadcaster ARD on Sunday.

US Republican Senator Thom Tillis has urged President Donald Trump to remove Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, accusing him of creating a "leadership void" across the US military as the war with Iran continues. Tillis, a Republican from North Carolina, launched a sharp attack on Hegseth in a social media post on Wednesday.

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