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Shoba RaoHead of Digital

Shoba Rao is Head of Digital at News Corp’s National News Network. With more than 20 years experience, she leads a team to help produce national and world stories across all metro and regional titles.

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Israel considers retaliation against Iran despite US warning

Israel’s war cabinet has met to decide on how the country should respond after Iran’s attack as the UN and US urged leaders against a deeper conflict in the region. Follow updates.

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ISRAEL - APRIL10: Israeli soldiers prepare their equipment and armored personnel carriers before entering into the Gaza Strip on April 10, 2024 in Southern Israel. April 7th marks six months since Hamas led an attack on Israel, killing 1,200 people and taking around 250 people hostage. In response, Israel launched a retaliatory war in Gaza that has killed more than 33,000 people, according to the Gazan health ministry. As the latest round of ceasefire negotiations have stalled, the humanitarian crisis worsens in Gaza, while more than 100 Israeli hostages remain in captivity.(Photo by Amir Levy/Getty Images)

US warns of imminent attack on Israel by Iran

Iran could launch strikes involving high-precision missiles and drones targeting Israel within days, the US has warned. Warning: Graphic

National

Singo tells Erin: Why I backed Roberts-Smith

Entrepreneur John Singleton recently defended embattled Victoria Cross winner Ben Roberts-Smith with a full-page newspaper ad, saying it’s “absolutely ridiculous” to demean “a war hero”.

VideoRoyals

Britain's King Charles III (L) is reacts as Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey (C) and Bank of England's Chief Cashier Sarah John present him with the first bank notes featuring his portrait, at Buckingham Palace in London on April 9, 2024. (Photo by Yui Mok / POOL / AFP)

Promising update on King Charles amid cancer battle

King Charles was presented with bank notes featuring his portrait as monarch as new details emerged about his future plans.

Full ListNational

artwork for new laws, changes coming in 2024

All the law changes in Australia from January 1

From January 1, there are a raft of changes coming to welfare, health, education and housing. See how they will affect you and your household in 2024.

LiveWorld

SOUTHERN BORDER, ISRAEL - DECEMBER 02: Israeli soldiers stand on tanks and armored vehicles near the border with the Gaza Strip on December 2, 2023 in Southern Border, Israel. Israel steps up military operations in Gaza after a sustained truce between Hamas and Israel did not hold further than a week despite diplomatic talks and captives released. (Photo by Amir Levy/Getty Images)

Israel reveals new ceasefire conditions

Israel’s prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has outlined his demands before a new truce, while Tel Aviv protests demand the government do whatever it takes to free the hostages. Warning: Graphic

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Taylor Swift gives family of dead fan VIP treatment

Taylor Swift welcomed the family of fan Ana Benevides, who died at her show in Rio de Janeiro, to her latest concert. Watch video.

LiveWorld

A Palestinian girl and her brother sit amidst the debris of a house following an Israeli strike in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip on November 18, 2023, amid ongoing battles between Israel and the Palestinian group Hamas. (Photo by MOHAMMED ABED / AFP)

Israel, Hamas ‘make deal’ on ceasefire

Israel and Hamas are believed to have reached a US-brokered ceasefire to pause the war for five days and free women and children hostages. Warning: Graphic

World

Police officers detain a man in the street by Whitehall close to the 'National March For Palestine' in central London on November 11, 2023, as counter-protest groups are monitored by police close to the route of the main march. About 300,000 people marched through the British capital, as pro-Palestinian supporters made a new call for a Gaza war ceasefire. Authorities had feared trouble as the "National March for Palestine" was scheduled for Armistice Day, Britain's annual commemoration of its war dead. Dozens of arrests were reported. Police later said that they had arrested 82 counter-protestors in order to "prevent a breach of the peace", saying they "tried to reach the main protest march. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS / AFP)

Australia ‘pushing for Israel ceasefire’ as London erupts

Foreign Minister Penny Wong has called on Israel to stop “the attacking of hospitals” as Britain’s PM slams “thugs” after a day of violent clashes across London. Warning: Graphic

Celebrity Life

FILE: Comedian Cal Wilson has died at the age of 53 after suffering a short illness. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 16: Cal Wilson attends opening night of Jagged Little Pill The Musical at the Comedy Theatre on January 16, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Sam Tabone/Getty Images)

‘Pain of losing you’: Cal Wilson’s husband speaks out

Cal Wilson’s husband has revealed the impact of the late comedian’s death on him and their son after she tragically passed away after a short illness.

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