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Europe's industry body warns the U-S over punishing Spain for not sharing military bases, DFAT deploys teams to support Australians caught in the Middle East as the war widens, Arsenal defeat Brighton, getting closer to the English Premier League title.

The US has torpedoed an Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean, killing dozens; Hundreds of Australians from the UAE arrive home on special flights; and in sport, Iranian players emotional, ahead of tonight's Women's Asian Cup game against the Matildas.

Israel and the US continue to strike targets as Iran appoints a new leader; Australia sending additional crisis consular support to the Middle East; Renowned sports commentator Dennis Cometti has died.

A repatriation flight on the way home from Dubai, The Liberal party's disastrous election campaign, Another sporting event cancelled amid the ongoing Middle East war.

Donald Trump says new strikes on Iran have targeted members of the country's new leadership; a leaked copy of the Liberal Party's internal review into the 2025 election tabled in parliament; and in football, Matildas star Amy Sayer commends bravery of Iran's players.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio lays out the rationale for pre-emptive strikes on Iran, Police kill an alleged armed intruder in Sydney, The Matildas say their hearts go out to Iran's team ahead of their clash at the Asia Cup.

Australia's Defence Minister confirms the nation is not a participant in the US-led war against Iran, The government under pressure to return Australians stranded across the Middle East, FIFA world cup bosses face a tough dilemma over Iran's ability to compete in the US based tournament

Donald Trump says he won't rule out putting troops on the ground in Iran; The PM says Australia's ability to provide consular assistance to citizens in Iran is extremely limited; and in sport, Australia's women's football team prepares to face Iran at the Women's Asian Cup.

Middle East conflict spreads to Lebanon as Israel and Hezbollah trade blows Opposition welcomes Israel and America's war on Iran Hannah Green becomes third player to win the HSBC Women's World Championship twice.

Donald Trump says the US strikes on Iran could last up to four weeks, Australians stranded in the Middle East as regional air spaces remain closed, Praise for Alyssa Healy as she ends her one-day international career.

US President Donald Trump claims Iran wants to resume talks after the decapitation strike on the Ayatollah... a man drowns in flooding in South Australia... and the Matildas defeat the Philippines in the Women's Asian Cup.

Iranian state media confirms the death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei; Prime Minister Anthony Albanese reiterates Australia's support for United States military action; And in sport, the situation in the Middle East sending ripple effects across the sporting landscape.

The fate of Iran's Supreme Leader unclear, with reports of his assassination; an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council held over Iran; and in football, the Matildas face the Philippines tonight in their opening Women's Asian Cup game.

The fate of Iran's Supreme Leader unclear, with reports of his assassination; an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council held over Iran; and in football, the Matildas face the Philippines tonight in their opening Women's Asian Cup game.

Iran launches retaliatory strikes at Israel and US bases in the Middle East; WA's Premier reassures the Muslim community, after a man is charged over a planned terror act; and in sport, the NRL season opener to kick off with a double-header match in Las Vegas.

The Liberals decline to release the report into their disastrous 2025 federal election campaign; At least 15 people killed in a Bolivia military plane crash; Both New Zealand and France out of the Sydney leg of Sail GP this weekend.

West Australia's Premier says there is no ongoing threat to safety after a terror plot arrest; Calls for civilians to be protected in hostilities between Pakistan and Afghanistan; and in women's cricket, Australia beat India by five wickets.

A man in Western Australia charged with planning a terrorist act; Pakistan's defence minister says his country is in an "open war" with Afghanistan; and in sport, the Matildas face goalkeeper trouble ahead of their Asian Cup opener.

Sussan Ley formally leaves federal parliament, triggering a by-election in Farrer, New standards for childcare centres introduced, Mary Fowler returns from an ACL injury, ready for the Matildas' Asian Cup kickoff.

US democrats vow to have all Epstein files released, after reports key records were knowingly withheld, Key childcare safety reforms come into effect today, across Australia, Australians gather in Las Vegas for the NRL season opener.

The New South Wales premier defends the state's protest laws; US Justice Department looking into allegations it withheld Epstein files; and in sport, the Matildas in training ahead of their first Asian Cup game on Sunday.

Voluntary departures offered to more diplomat families in the Middle East; The Prime Minister apologises for calling former Australian of the year Grace Tame difficult; Mohamed Toure racing to regain fitness for the Socceroos.

The Treasurer says Inflation to be the central challenge of this year's federal budget; the iconic Mardi Gras parade route to be heritage listed; Gold medallist Cooper Woods reflects on his Winter Olympics campaign.

Two men charged over the alleged kidnapping and murder of 85-year-old Chris Baghsarian ... Australia tells families of diplomats in Lebanon and Israel to leave amid "regional tensions" ... and test cricket returns to Darwin the first time in more than two decades.

Inflation remains the same, but the Treasurer admits it won't come down soon... Angus Taylor proposes tough laws against Australians linked to I-S... and Australian Open tournament director Craig Tiley leaves to run the US Open instead

A new permanent unit in the country's biggest police force to combat terrorism and hate crimes... The U-N chief calls the Ukraine war a stain on the world's conscience...and Bodo/Glimt knock Inter out of the Champions League.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese evacuated from Canberra residence due to a safety threat, US President Trump's new global tariffs come into effect, Matildas winger Hayley Raso says the side is determined to do well in the Women's Asian Cup.

Human remains discovered in Sydney's north-west suspected to be those of an elderly man who was abducted; Police to investigate a gynaecologist accused of performing unnecessary surgery; And in the AFL, Carlton has signed a player to the longest contract in its history.

Human remains found in the search for Chris Baghsarian, The royal commission into antisemitism and social cohesion commences, And in women's cricket, Australia faces India in the first of three ODIs.

Peter Mandelson arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office, Ukrainians share their experiences on the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion, Nathan Cleary cleared to play in the Panthers' season opener.

The Coalition unveils a plan to criminalise the helping of I-S group connected families, More nuclear talks between Iran and the U-S will go ahead amid threats of war, South Africa ends India's winning streak in the T20 World Cup.

The Prime Minister dismisses a Coalition push for a new criminal offence for those who help people linked to the IS group, Hearings begin on Australia's capital gains tax, Flagbearers chosen to carry the Australian flag at the Milan Winter Games closing ceremony.

A man is shot dead trying to enter President Trump's Florida home, Opposition continues to call for passports to be denied to women and children with alleged IS links, Australian Indra Brown finishes fifth in the Women's Freeski Halfpipe at the Milano Cortina Games.

Calls for transparency around Australian families of suspected I-S group militants; New York declares a state of emergency as it prepares for a major storm; Norway breaks a Winter Olympics gold medal record.

World leaders react to a sudden global tariff increase by Donald Trump, Calls for transparency around Australian families of suspected IS militants, Manchester City move within two points of Arsenal after a win over Newcastle.

Donald Trump increases global tariffs from 10 to 15 per cent in defiance of the Supreme Court, Police say the ramming of a Brisbane synagogue gates was not an act of terrorism, Penrith Panthers co-captain Nathan Cleary faces suspension.

A car rams into the gates of a major Brisbane synagogue; The US carries out another deadly raid on an alleged drug boat; Matilda's goalkeeper Teagan Micah forced to withdraw from Australia's Asian Cup side.

Donald Trump signs new order to reinstate global 10 per cent tariffs after Supreme Court ruled earlier tariffs illegal, More arrests over the Sydney shooting of former NRL star, Australia finishes a disappointing T20 campaign with a bang.

The US Supreme Court strikes down Donald Trump's global tariffs, Federal Police say they've received reports of a crime after Pauline Hanson's anti-Muslim comments, Clayton Oliver impresses the GWS Giants in his first match with the club.

In this bulletin, Virginia Giuffre's family reacts to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's arrest, an appeal court increases the sentence of a man convicted over a fatal hit-and-run-crash in Darwin. And in AFL, a growing injury toll for the Greater Western Sydney Giants.

In this bulletin, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor released after 12 hours in police custody, Donald Trump gives Iran 10 days to reach a deal, threatening more strikes And in sport, Australia's Indra Brown scores a place at the Milano Cortina Olympic halfpipe finals.

Police arrest the King's brother, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor; Man charged in Sydney with possessing violent extremist material; And in football, Postecoglou rules out return to managing Celtic.