Trump describes UK aircraft carriers as ‘toys’ in latest anti-Nato jibe
US president says he is ‘very disappointed’ as he again lashes out at allies’ lack of involvement in Iran warMiddle …
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The delusion of easy victory from the air may have seduced the US into another war
Air superiority is supposed to deliver a quick triumph. But history has shown that promise to be written on the …
Nigeria takes its place on world stage in quest to become regional superpower
Nigeria and UK look to strengthen trade and economic ties amid growing calls from Africa and Caribbean for reparative justice“There …
This blog is now closedAuction clearance rate slumps to 57% nationwide as
This blog is now closedAuction clearance rate slumps to 57% nationwide as interest rate hikes prompt Australians to sellGet our …
Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy says US has linked security guarantees to ceding of Donbas
Ukrainian president says peace deal proposed by US included ceding land to Russia. What we know on day 1,492The US …
Iranian nationals with valid tourist visas blocked from entering Australia for six months, Burke says
Follow updates liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe government has announced the federal and Queensland …
Starmer’s government increasing spending on foreign trips, figures show
PM’s most costly quarter for travel was in last quarter of 2025, with the most expensive trip to Cop30 in …
UK offers to host international summit on reopening strait of Hormuz
Defence chiefs have been discussing how to unblock the conduit for about a fifth of the world’s oil suppliesThe UK …
Guardian Essential poll: only a quarter of Australians approve of US-Israel war on Iran
Poll also finds Australians keener for government to forge closer ties with ‘middle powers’ such as Canada and JapanGet our …
Australia Post hikes delivery companies’ fuel surcharge – as it happened
This blog is now closedAustralia lowers diesel standards in bid to increase supply as number of service stations running empty …
Trump extends Iran deadline by five days and claims ‘productive’ talks
President delays threat against energy infrastructure after Iran’s threats of retaliation, while Tehran denies any talksMiddle East crisis – live …
‘Nobody else is responsible’: Trump to blame for Iran crisis, ex-CIA chief says
Leon Panetta calls president ‘naive’ over strait of Hormuz closure and says ‘the chickens are coming home to roost’Donald Trump …
News live: Liberals have ‘a lot of work to do’ after SA wipeout, Anne Ruston says; missing Japanese tourist, 81, found alive in Tasmania
Follow live updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralia not ‘contemplating’ fuel rationing but state and …
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This blog is now closedGas giants warn against windfall gains tax as Pocock says ‘wartime profits’ should go to struggling …
Strike on Iran gas field exposes US
US president says he told Netanyahu ‘don’t do that’ as he distances himself from attack that has angered Gulf alliesThe …
Trump mocks Japan about Pearl Harbor in response to question about Iran war
US president was meeting with Japanese PM when he said: ‘Who knows better about surprise than Japan?’Sign up for the …
Farage backs Tory attack on Muslim iftar event, saying public prayer ‘was a shock’ – UK politics live
Nigel Farage echoed Nick Timothy’s comments after he said public prayer for Ramadan was an ‘act of domination’Starmer claims Tories …
Oman claims Israel pushed US into Iran war when deal was possible
Foreign minister claims Israel convinced Donald Trump to make ‘grave miscalculation’ of waging war on IranMiddle East crisis – live …
China keeps close eye on US politics after summit delay
Beijing seeks to decipher effect of Iran war on US midterms and best way to apply pressure when Trump meets …
US spending on first week of Iran war raises stark questions about priorities
$11.3bn more than enough to fund EPA or National Cancer Institute, where administration sought to slash budgetsSign up for the …