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

Messages received by SBS News capture the mood inside Iran as some rejoice over the killing of its supreme leader, while others mourn.

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Iran's 'weaknesses' have long been clear. So why a major escalation?
World
US-Israel war on Iran expands to Lebanon as it enters third day — as it happened
World

Will a 'survival pact' in Iran keep the regime alive after Khamenei?
The death of Iran's supreme leader Ali Khamenei raises serious questions about the future of the regime and its clerical rulers.
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'Very serious': Travel insurance exclusions Australians must know amid flight chaos
Travellers are being warned war exclusions could limit their cover — even if their itinerary only includes a stopover.
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When Australians can get the best view of the 'eerie' blood moon
A rare 'blood moon' will be visible over Australia soon. Here's when to look up.
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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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As Mardi Gras gets underway, hundreds of LGBTQI+ refugees are seeking asylum in Australia

Australia

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I run a gay sauna in Australia. You'd be surprised who comes through the door

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Four years into Putin's war in Ukraine, scores of Russian activists are now jailed or dead

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Remote Cocos Islands community celebrates Ramadan, preserving unique traditions far from Australia’s mainland cities

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Lunar New Year 2026: What to know about the 'very special' Year of the Fire Horse

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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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Delta Goodrem chosen for landmark Eurovision anniversary contest

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Opposition leader labels children in Syrian camp as IS sympathisers

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Canberra silent on legality of Iran strikes amid expert concerns

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Uncertainty over repatriation as 115,000 Australians remain in Middle East

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Hanad lives in hiding, fearing deportation. This is life during Trump's immigrant 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

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

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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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