Australia to crack down on gambling ads after years of criticism
Australians lose more money to gambling, per capita, than anywhere else in the world.
Trump claims Iran war ‘nearing completion’ and seeks to justify conflict in prime time address
Markets sink after president offers little detail on how he intends to wind down conflict over next two to three weeks
Donald Trump used a prime time address to the nation on Wednesday evening to declare the month-long war in Iran a success “nearing completion”, despite a spiraling conflict that has caused economic turmoil across the globe, fractured transatlantic alliances and eroded the president’s approval ratings.
In remarks from the White House, Trump argued that the US’s “little journey” to Iran had nearly accomplished “all of America’s military objectives”, but offered little clarity on how he planned to wind down the conflict over the next “two to three weeks”.
Continue reading...One killed and buildings damaged as magnitude 7.4 earthquake strikes Indonesia
Quake with epicentre west-north-west of Ternate island shakes cities and prompts regional tsunami warning
One person has been killed after a 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia’s Ternate island, damaging buildings and triggering small tsunami waves.
The quake, which had a depth of 35km, occurred on Thursday at 6.48am local time, according to the United States Geological Survey. Its epicentre was 127km (79 miles) west-north-west of Ternate, an island in Indonesia’s North Maluku province.
Continue reading...Calm weather forecast for most of Australia over Easter weekend while Bom watches for possible cyclone
The Bureau of Meteorology says a blend of fine days and showers expected for most capital cities over the coming days
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Many Australians can expect mild temperatures and a chance of showers over the Easter weekend, while meteorologists predict a cyclone will form in the Coral Sea from Saturday evening.
The Bureau of Meteorology has forecast a blend of fine days and showers for most capital cities over the coming days.
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Magnitude 7.4 earthquake hits off Indonesia, killing one
The quake struck between the islands of Manado and Ternate. Tsunami warnings have now been lifted.
Trump leaves key questions unanswered as he seeks to calm nerves over Iran war
There were some glaring omissions in the president's primetime address, writes the BBC's Gary O'Donoghue.
EU wants Hungary’s next leader to support Ukraine. It should be so lucky. – politico.eu
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Iran Update Special Report, April 1, 2026 – Institute for the Study of War
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How Iran turned a tiny island into an oil ‘toll booth’ as Tehran cements grip on global energy flows – CNBC
- How Iran turned a tiny island into an oil 'toll booth' as Tehran cements grip on global energy flows CNBC
- Secret Codes and Yuan Fees Get Ships Through Iran’s Hormuz Tollbooth bloomberg.com
- Iran has a new demand to end the war – and it could bring in billions CNN
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New Zealand signs defence pact with Cook Islands after quarrel over China deal
Agreement comes after Wellington halted millions in aid to its former colony after Cook Islands formed strategic partnership with Beijing
New Zealand and the Cook Islands have signed a defence and security declaration, ending a year-long diplomatic row that erupted after the Cook Islands struck strategic agreements with China.
The Cook Islands was a dependent New Zealand colony from 1901-65 but has since operated as a self-governing nation in “free association” with New Zealand. Its roughly 17,000 citizens hold New Zealand citizenship. There are obligations between the two nations to regularly consult on matters of defence and security.
Continue reading...Is China positioning itself to become a US-Iran peace broker? – yahoo.com
Alleged Bondi gunman loses court bid to suppress names of his family
Lawyers for Naveed Akram had argued his mother, brother and sister live in "constant fear".
Powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake in Indonesia’s Molucca Sea kills 1 person, sets off small tsunami – CBS News
- Powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake in Indonesia's Molucca Sea kills 1 person, sets off small tsunami CBS News
- Indonesia earthquake damages buildings, but tsunami alerts have been lifted Reuters
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What Happened in the War in the Middle East on Wednesday. – The New York Times
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ICC moves ahead with disciplinary proceedings against chief prosecutor Khan – Reuters
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- ICC states should not ignore judicial experts’ conclusions in Khan’s case Al Jazeera
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First troops from UN-backed Gang Suppression Force arrive in Haiti – Al Jazeera
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Magnitude 7.8 earthquake strikes in Indonesia, sparking tsunami alert – The Guardian
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Watch the moment Artemis II blasts into space on historic mission
After delays and technical issues, the first crewed Moon mission in 50 years finally took off from Florida and is now in Earth's orbit.
US-Europe rift widens as Trump lashes out at NATO allies over Mideast war – AP News
- US-Europe rift widens as Trump lashes out at NATO allies over Mideast war AP News
- Live updates: U.S. considers withdrawal from NATO; Iran denies requesting a ceasefire NBC News
- Trump says he might withdraw the U.S. from NATO, even though the law says he can't without Congress' approval CBS News
- Trump’s rage at NATO allies is binding them together — against him politico.eu
- NATO chief to visit Washington next week as Trump threatens exit from alliance Reuters