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Trump says war may only end when Iran's leadership, military is totally destroyed

Iran's president recently said mediation efforts were underway, but Trump's comments suggest such efforts could be a moot point.

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Government urged to let Iranian women's football team stay in Australia until safety is assured
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War in the Middle East

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'Change has a price': Iranian eyewitnesses speak from the shadows of war

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Iran's 'weaknesses' have long been clear. So why a major escalation?

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Why some in Australia are mourning Iran's Ayatollah Khamenei, as criticism mounts

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Travel insurance exclusions Australians must know amid flight chaos

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Fears of 'second massacre' in Iran grow as regime takes 'revenge' on prisoners

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From political oblivion to poll surge: Inside Pauline Hanson's comeback

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Ali's friend died awaiting a visa. A new pathway offers hope to LGBTQI+ refugees like him

Australia

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'We knew it would be worse': Bobbi left Florida, her dog and Trump for a tiny Australian town

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Observing Ramadan in one of Australia's most remote places

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Ramadan

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Food

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$2,850 and major flight doubts: Australian stranded in Saudi Arabia's travel nightmare

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How to get involved in Ramadan even if you're not Muslim

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Gary wasn't impressed by Australia's dumpling scene. Now he's selling thousands a day

Australia

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Weet-bix kimchi: Glynn's experiment with Australian and Korean favourites may be a hit

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Japan’s 'lost month': how Lunar New Year faded from the calendar

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'We're f--ked': The people grappling with the aftermath of Trump's immigration crackdown

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Dateline returns with stories of the people caught in Trump's immigration crackdown

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Dreams of being a ballerina: Hopes of Australian child in Syrian camp for IS-linked families

World

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Sabina quit snacking after monitoring her sugar levels. Is the data that simple?

Health

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Kath hosted her late partner Nigel's wake while he was still alive

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As the threat of war heightens distress, help may be just a phone call away

Australia

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The $1 billion problem facing Aussie farmers like Robert

Australia

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Fighting fakes and food fraud, this team knows where your festive dish really comes from

Australia

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How much for a coffee? New drinks are pushing prices to $8 or more

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