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"Political Disaster": Israel Opposition Blasts Netanyahu Over Iran Ceasefire
Apr 9, 2026 - World 
The United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire in an 11th-hour bid to avert all-out destruction of Iran threatened by US President Donald Trump.
North Korea Says Latest Tests Used Cluster-Bomb Warhead Missiles
Apr 9, 2026 - World
The report by North Korean state media came a day after South Korea's military said it detected North Korea firing multiple missiles from an eastern coastal area in its second round of launches in two days.
Australia news live: diesel surges 20 cents a litre in two days to record high; toll traffic falls as fuel price bites
Apr 9, 2026 - World 
Follow updates liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastShadow defence minister ‘reluctant’ to listen to Iran over Lebanon’s inclusion in ceasefire dealJames Paterson, the shadow minister for defence, said he is “reluctant” to listen to Iran on whether or not Lebanon was included in a ceasefire deal announced yesterday as Israel continues to bombard the country.On the one hand, the United States and Israel say that the ceasefire did not include Lebanon, and on the other hand, the Islamic Republic of Iran is saying that it did include Lebanon.I am personally reluctant to endorse claims made by a country which has sponsored terrorist attacks on Australian soil.Australians are seeing what is happening in a number of countries in the Middle East and responding with compassion. We recognise this is a time when Australians are also doing it tough and we appreciate how they are recognising the depth of the humanitarian crisis and responding. Continue reading...
Abandoned Battle of Britain control tower to become a home for holidaymakers … and six species of bat
Apr 9, 2026 - World
Council backs £700,000 plan to save historic landmark at former RAF base in the New ForestA unique RAF watch office that has been crumbling for decades is to be turned into a smart hideaway home to be shared by holidaymakers – and the bats that already use it.The Landmark Trust, which rescues at-risk buildings, has been given permission to convert the ruined property in Hampshire into a holiday retreat with four bedrooms and a roof terrace. Continue reading...
Trump Meets NATO Chief Amid Talk Of Pulling Out Of Military Alliance
Apr 9, 2026 - World
Trump has been a longtime critic of NATO and in his first term had suggested he had the authority on his own to leave the alliance.
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