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Trump wants ‘a real end’ to Iran’s nuclear ambitions

Iran launches a fresh barrage of missiles towards Israel; Donald Trump accuses Emmanuel Macron of not knowing the reason behind his abrupt departure from the G7 Summit. How the day unfolded.

This Month

Firefighters work to extinguish a blaze after a missile launched from Iran struck Tel Aviv on Monday.

Hundreds of Australians apply for help to leave the Middle East

Dozens injured in latest wave of missile attacks on Israel; Earthquake rocks Iran nuclear site; Anthony Albanese meets with Canada’s PM ahead of G7. How the day unfolded.

Images from Donald Trump’s military parade through Washington.

‘Your defeat will be certain’, Trump warns enemies; ‘No Kings’ protests across US

Donald Trump speaks at huge Washington military parade; Israel-Iran conflict escalates as Penny Wong issues stern warning. Follow the latest here.

Israeli security forces inspect a house hit by a missile fired from Iran, in Rishon Lezion, Israel, on Saturday, June 14, 2025.

Australian diplomats in the Middle East are safe and accounted for

Australian embassy staff in Tehran and Tel Aviv are safe, Richard Marles says; Iran vows to expand attacks to US, UK and French bases after two more generals were killed; Tel Aviv hit by Iranian retaliatory strikes. How the day unfolded

Explosions rang out across Iran’s capital Tehran early on Friday as Israel launched an attack on the country, killing some of its top generals and scientists.

Do not travel to Israel: DFAT updates travel warning

Australia warns residents not go to any part of Israel; No sign of breach at Iran’s nuclear sites, says UN; top Iranian generals, nuclear scientists killed after surprise strikes. Follow updates.

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Brittany Higgins and Linda Reynolds.

Reynolds ‘bitterly disappointed’ by watchdog ruling

Corruption watchdog clears Brittany Higgins payment; Keating says AUKUS review could save Australia from itself; Tomago smelter rescue talks confirmed. How the day unfolded.

ABC chief Justin Stevens.

Job cuts loom at ABC as teams get axed

Anthony Albanese says Danielle Wood can put forward the Productivity Commission’s agenda; ABC axes Q+A. How the day unfolded.

Anthony Albanese addresses the National Press Club today.

PM sets his red lines before meeting with Trump

The PBS, media and biosecurity are sacrosanct in talks with the US, the PM says; Steven Kennedy leaves Treasury for PM’s department. How the day unfolded.

A protester stands on a burning taxi in LA.

Australian reporter shot with rubber bullet in LA protests

Israeli forces boarded a charity vessel bound for Gaza, while protesters clashed with United States National Guard in California. How the day unfolded.

Musk signals he would cool tensions with Trump

Musk suffers brutal wealth hit; Bill Ackman shares his thoughts; ‘wintry blast’ incoming over King’s Birthday long weekend in south-east. How the day unfolded.

Shadow treasurer Ted O’Brien.

‘Grossly unfair’: Coalition to fight super tax but powerless to stop it

The shadow treasurer said the tax “defies everything we believe in”; Tasmania will head back to the polls if a motion passes today. How the day unfolded.

Treasurer Jim Chalmers.

Tax hike on $3m super balances all but certain

Deal between Labor and Greens on super tax looms; Australia should be prepared for combat from home soil, according to General David Johnston. How the day unfolded.

Suncorp Group CIO Adam Bennett.

Don’t use ChatGPT for tax advice: ATO

The ATO says ChatGPT is “only a slightly better version” of advice given at a barbeque; above inflation pay rise to benefit millions. How the day unfolded.

Dorinda Cox and Anthony Albanese at the press confrence where she announced her defection.

Greens senator joins Labor in shock defection

WA Greens Senator Dorinda Cox has joined the Labor Party; Liberals flag change to nuclear policy; Matildas pick new coach. How the day unfolded.

US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth and Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles in Singapore.

Marles says AUKUS is on track, talks up Australia’s links to Europe

Chris Bowen has ruled out retrospective gas reservation; . Follow the latest live.

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May

Climate 200 founder Simon Holmes a Court.

Climate 200 founder says campaign could attack Labor over NW Shelf

Most Australian universities made a profit 2024; Climate 200 founder Simon Holmes a Court has suggested teal candidates could target Labor-held seats. How the day unfolded.

Bradfield candidates Gisele Kapterian and Nicolette Boele.

Bradfield candidates separated by votes in single digits

Earlier the count was separated by just one vote; Magda Szubanski diagnosed with “nasty” cancer. How the day unfolded.

Liberal leader Sussan Ley.

Ley dumps Hume as she stamps authority with new frontbench

Sussan Ley ejects Jane Hume from shadow cabinet; Treasury boss says super tax is hard reform; Judge dismisses case to block girls from Newington. How the day unfolded.

Passengers squeeze on a metro train at Crows Nest station during the morning peak.

Commuters warned of delays on Sydney Metro

A train was stuck on the metro at Barangaroo Station, causing delays; plan to build 25,000 homes on Rosehill Racecourse site voted down. How the day unfolded.

Healthscope Healthscope CEO Tino La Spina.

Healthscope has 10 non-binding offers: CEO

Healthscope CEO Tino La Spina says he is confident there is interest in a buyer taking over the business as a whole. How the day unfolded.

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