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'Regime change' or not? Trump's key Iran claim under scrutiny

US president's claim of regime change disputed, with one expert saying he is "increasingly desperate" to frame the war as a victory.

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Leading Australian Jewish group condemns Israel's death penalty laws
The new laws mean Palestinians in the West Bank convicted of killing Israelis will be sentenced to death by hanging.
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Chalmers faces recession, fuel mandate questions amid 'significant economic shock'
Treasurer Jim Chalmers said the quicker the war in the Middle East was resolved, the sooner the global economy could recover.
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Albanese to address the nation about response to the war in the Middle East
The address comes amid growing concerns over a recession and the impact of fuel shortages.
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War in the Middle East

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Outcry as Israel blocks cardinal from Jerusalem's Holy Sepulchre on Palm Sunday

World

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Iran says US peace proposals 'unrealistic' as Trump threatens to 'obliterate' oil island

World

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A new front in the energy crisis? A 'catastrophic' threat looms over another key waterway

World

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Iran confirms death of top navy commander

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Inside Lebanon's war zone where medics are targets too

World

The other front: How Lebanon is being pulled into Israel's plan to reshape the Middle East

Middle East

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Far from the frontline, close to the fallout: How the Middle East war is testing Australia

Middle East

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Australian leaders questioned on support to the Pacific Islands during ongoing fuel crisis

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'Stop using women's bodies' aid group warns, amid widespread sexual violence in Sudan

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese during Question Time.

A response to the Middle East war expected from PM’s address | Evening News Bulletin 1 April 2026

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Report finds widespread discrimination against trans and gender diverse people

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Global condemnation after Israel passes death penalty change

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Lea says she and her sister didn't talk for a year. This is why estrangements are common

Life

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Gary is part of the super-rich. He believes wealthy Australians should be paying more tax

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Kyro wanted gender-affirming treatment but was told he had to wait to make the decision

Life

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Becoming a 'slay queen' gave Habiba a life of luxury, but her lifestyle can come with a cost

World

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Looking at this content online could feel like someone's watching over your shoulder — or worse

Life

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'Grief and rage': This Nowruz, celebrations hide a 'devastating' reality for Iranian Australians

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'A piece of living history': How Greek milk bars changed the way Australians meet and eat

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The cost of war: How the Middle East conflict could worsen food insecurity in Australia

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

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