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Gaza City hospitals say several killed in strike, as Israel targets Hamas leaders
At least five children were reportedly killed in the strike, which appears to have targeted a Hamas commander.
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Trading deadly attacks with Hezbollah again, Israel warns of 'great force'. Why now?
Israel has started its biggest attacks on southern Lebanon since the ceasefire started — the timing is no coincidence.
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Is 'baby brain' real? Nearly 300 parents put the theory to the test
Many new parents describe the mental fog of early parenthood as 'baby brain'. But Australian researchers found a surprise.
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Are US and Iran close to peace or sliding back to war?
Neither side seems interested in a return to all-out conflict, despite the latest exchange of strikes.
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Lebanon says 12 dead, including two children, as Israeli strikes hammer country's south
Following an evacuation order, Israel began striking the southern city of Tyre on Thursday.
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Mapped: The 'forever chemical' sites at the centre of Australia's $2bn legal fight
A total of 28 sites across Australia are in the middle of the government's largest legal claim ever.
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Iran says it targeted American base after fresh US strikes
The hostilities come during a fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran, and protracted negotiations to end the three-month war.
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Mount Everest climber smashes 23-year record for fastest ever summit
American climber Tyler Andrews broke the previous, long-standing record by just over an hour.
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Australians from hantavirus-hit cruise issued extended quarantine orders
The passengers have tested negative, but authorities say the risk of transmission after disembarkation has not passed.
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Israel hits Lebanese capital in 'targeted strike'
Beirut had until now largely been spared even as both Israel and Hezbollah accused each other of breaking last month's ceasefire.
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Fire in Kenya girls' school dormitory kills 16, injures 73
Local authorities said the fire broke out in a dormitory where 220 girls had been sleeping.
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3M to 'defend ourselves' in historic $2 billion legal challenge over 'forever chemicals'
The Australian government says the US manufacturer withheld information about its toxic products that have caused health and land damage.
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US and Iran trade strikes as peace deal stalemate drags; Israel targets Lebanon's south
Israel's military ordered all residents in southern Lebanon to evacuate, signalling further escalation despite a ceasefire.
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Labor moves to push through controversial tax reforms despite backlash
Treasurer Jim Chalmers introduced what he called a "bill for workers, first home buyers and future generations" to parliament.
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