Mideast Fighting: Live Updates: Strikes Launched Across Middle East, With No Compromise in Sight
President Trump traveled to Delaware to be present for the arrival of the remains of the six U.S. soldiers killed in the Iran war. He vowed earlier to expand the aerial assault on Iran to new targets.
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Australia news live: NT residents warned ‘crocs absolutely everywhere’ as Katherine and Daly rivers flood
Follow today’s news headlines liveAustralia may offer military support to Gulf nations facing Iran strikes but won’t participate in a ground war, Wong saysGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastNSW begins search for private partner to help build Sydney’s second major film studioThe NSW government has opened expressions of interest for the location and management of a prospective new major film studio in Sydney, offering public land for private companies’ development as part of the scheme.Sydney is already a popular destination for international film production … Beyond Hollywood, there is large demand for Bollywood films in Australia, with Indian filmmakers continuing to use the visually striking look of Australia in their films.We know the demand is there, and there’s a critical need [for] more studio space.This second film studio will create new job opportunities for the sector, support local stories, provide huge economic benefit and attract international blockbusters to the state. NSW is, after all, the place for every story.The best option at the moment – because the airspace is only open on an ad-hoc basis, the safety authorities in those countries have to make an assessment of when it’s safe to fly – the best option is for Australians to take commercial flights. Now, we’ve seen that some of those flights haven’t been full. We’ve seen the cost of tickets. We’re pretty disappointed by that, to be honest. And we’ve made that disappointment known to the airlines. Continue reading...
Trump Assembles a New Coalition to ‘Eradicate’ Cartels
At a gathering in Florida, the president asked the leaders of a dozen Latin American and Caribbean nations to help the U.S. military crush armed trafficking groups.
At least six dead after tornadoes sweep across Michigan and Oklahoma, officials say
Four people were killed in Michigan and two died in Oklahoma, officials say, as severe storms swept across parts of the US.
Nightclub bombing in Peru injures more than 30 people
A bombing at a nightclub in Peru has injured at least 33 people, including teenagers.
Iran’s president apologises to Gulf nations; Trump threatens further strikes – Middle East crisis live
Masoud Pezeshkian says no more attacks against neighbouring countries unless they are the source of an attack on IranFull report: Iran rejects Trump’s demand for unconditional surrender as a ‘dream’From ‘peace president’ to Operation Epic Fury: Trump’s road to warThe Saudi defence minister, Prince Khalid bin Salman, urged Iran on Saturday to “avoid miscalculation” after missile and drone launches at the kingdom.Saudi Arabia’s defence ministry said earlier in the day it had blocked repeated missile launches at an airbase housing US military personnel and drone attacks at a major oilfield.We stressed that such actions undermine regional security and stability and expressed hope that the Iranian side will exercise wisdom and avoid miscalculation. Continue reading...
Trump says US does not need UK’s aircraft carriers for Iran war
The president called the Iran war 'already won' as he dismissed reports that the UK was preparing HMS Prince of Wales.
Iran’s De Facto Leader Says Iran Will Not Surrender or Stop Its Attacks
Ali Larijani, the head of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council and a close confidant of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, said Iran was determined to avenge the killing of the leader.
War in the Middle East Threatens Global Food Production
The Persian Gulf is a major source of fertilizers, making the conflict disruptive to the global production of food.
