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US President Donald Trump claims that hundreds of tankers have successfully navigated through the Strait of Hormuz, evading an Iranian blockade. The Strait is a critical waterway for global oil shipments, with approximately 20% of the world's oil supply passing…

A One Nation fundraiser scheduled for a Melbourne restaurant has been relocated due to planned protests. The event was initially set to take place at a restaurant in Moonee Ponds, but the venue cancelled at short notice. One Nation has…

Luisana and Ana, two refugees, have recently settled in Melbourne, their experiences differing significantly from those of other refugees. Australia's Labor government is making a trial program that resettles refugees across the country permanent, amidst ongoing debates on immigration. The…

Labour's approach to the Middle East may be shifting due to recent electoral trends and party member polling. The Green Party's strong performance in local elections has put pressure on Labour to re-evaluate its stance on key issues, including the…

Cardiff is hosting a unique educational event, a postmortem examination of an otter. The event aims to raise awareness about these elusive creatures and the importance of conservation efforts. Otters are a protected species in the UK, and such examinations…

A video of Ayoub Junaid, a seven-year-old visually impaired Palestinian boy, has drawn global attention after he was filmed crying over his broken glasses. The boy, from Gaza, relies on the glasses to navigate his daily life. A new pair…

Britain's favourite butterfly has been revealed as the Red Admiral, following a poll by Butterfly Conservation. The poll, which received over 20,000 votes, asked the public to choose from 60 native species. The Red Admiral, known for its striking red…

Albania's coastal wetlands, a crucial stopover for migratory birds, face potential destruction due to a proposed luxury resort. The development, backed by the Trump Organization, would be constructed on the Jale beach, part of the Vlora Bay nature reserve. This…

Pauline Hanson's One Nation party has launched a fundraising campaign, seeking donations to support its election efforts. The party's slogan, "fire the liar", is a reference to the current government. Sydney's Daily Telegraph, a News Corp publication, has given the…

Diplomatic efforts to end the Ukraine war have intensified as ambassadors from France, Germany, and the UK, collectively known as the 'E3' group, met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Moscow. The meeting aimed to urge Russia to engage…

President Trump has again claimed the US and Iran are close to a peace deal, despite similar assertions in the past yielding little progress. This latest statement follows a pattern of periodic announcements suggesting a breakthrough is imminent. The US…

Jay Clayton, former chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission, is being considered for a top intelligence post. Clayton, a lawyer by training, has a long history of legal work, including time as a partner at Sullivan & Cromwell. He…

CBS News is hiring Trevor Phillips, a prominent presenter from Sky News, as a global correspondent. Phillips is a British journalist with extensive experience in television news. He will be one of the most high-profile appointments made by Bari Weiss,…