Royal Australian Air Force launches largest international exercise; fresh strikes between the US and Iran; Spanish fans delighted by World Cup win.
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- Australia’s air force launches its largest international exercise
- Fresh strikes between the US and Iran
- Spanish fans delighted by their team's World Cup win
First to the World Cup, where Spain has won the final against Argentina, with a single goal scored during extra time.
Nico Williams headed a lofty cross from Pedro Porro back to the centre, making it an easy finish for Ferran Torres who blasted it into the roof of the net from point blank range.
It’s the first all-Spanish speaking World Cup final since the inaugural 1930 tournament.
This is Spain’s 38th consecutive match victory.
And we'll have more on this later in the bulletin.
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In domestic news, the Royal Australian Air Force’s largest international exercise is underway in the Northern Territory and will run for the next three weeks.
Exercise Pitch Black includes 100 aircraft, and personnel from 21 allied and partner nations and is based out of Darwin.
Pitch Black was first held from RAAF Base Williamtown in New South Wales in June 1981 as a three day air defence exercise.
Launching the exercise this year, the prime minister addressed international and local troops from the RAAF airbase in Darwin.
"It's been going for 40 years, but it is bigger and better than it has ever been. That is because relationships are more important than they have ever been. So thank you for your service and I hope that you not only have a successful and fruitful time here, but an enjoyable one as well."
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One Nation leader Pauline Hanson is denying claims her party would resurrect a policy banning non-European immigration to Australia if elected to government.
In the past week, Ms Hanson appeared on a podcast with a far-right activist, criticising previous governments for ending the so-called White Australia policy that was in place from 1901 until the 1970s.
On Sunday night, Senator Hanson gave an interview with Channel 7's Spotlight program from the UK, saying she has never advocated for the policy and does not believe in it.
One Nation Senator, Barnaby Joyce, told Channel 7's Sunrise program the dismantlement of the policy was a good thing, but there were issues with migration over time.
"We got a section of people who didn't really want to really assimilate with Australia, didn't work within the guard rails of Australia. And therefore we started moving away from an Australian culture to having to encompass a whole range of views, some of which just don't … are just not conducive to an egalitarian, easy-going society."
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Iranian state media says Iran has launched a new wave of missiles from the western Lorestan province toward what it describes as enemy targets.
It comes as the US military says it has launched a ninth consecutive night of strikes against Iran.
Earlier, US Central Command said a US service member was killed in Iraq during a controlled detonation of an Iranian munition, and two US troops were killed in Jordan on Friday.
Iranian media is also reporting multiple projectiles hit an under-construction nuclear plant in Khuzestan province in southwest Iran over the weekend.
Speaking to Iranian state media, Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi labelled the attack a “dangerous assault” on Iranian infrastructure, warning Iran would respond with “appropriate measures” to defend its interests and security.
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Returning now to the World Cup, where thrilled Spanish fans have shared their delight at the team's win over Argentina 1-nil.
It's the nation's second world cup win, and it is now the first country to hold successive men’s and women’s World Cup titles.
SBS spoke with Spain supporters minutes after the New Jersey match, as they absorbed the tournament victory.
"Best, best feeling in the world, champions of the world!”
"I just like, you can't put words to it and this entire day has just been so incredible.”
"I am in a dream, it feels like a dream. I don't know where I am, I don't know anything!"
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Meanwhile back here in Australia, fans from both sides turned out in full force to watch parties across the nation.
SBS spoke to Spanish fans living in Australia, who say they rang their families on a video call back in Spain, following the win.
"We are the best team in the world right now, we are the winners!”
“How does it feel to see the second win?”
"I don't know, Spain is the best."
This Argentine fan told SBS they are ecstatic for the winning team.
"Well I am so happy, I'm so happy because we have a big relationship with Spain, because overall we have a big relationship with Spain."
