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TEHRAN, IRAN - SEPTEMBER 28: Iranians protest with anti-Israeli and anti-American slogans while participating in a protest rally to condemn the Israeli airstrike in Lebanon that killed Hassan Nasrallah and several Hezbollah commanders in Tehran, Iran,on September 28, 2024 in Tehran, Iran. Israel announced earlier that it had killed Hassan Nasrallah, leader of the Iran-backed Lebanese militant and political group Hezbollah, in overnight strikes on southern Beirut. (Photo by Majid Saeedi/Getty Images)

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Five ways Iran can retaliate, but not without deadly risk

Iran’s most important ally, Hezbollah, is facing catastrophic defeat as Israeli tanks roll across the border of Lebanon – but Tehran has vowed to hit back.

TOPSHOT - Smoke billows from the sites of an Israeli airstrike in Lebanon's southern plain of Marjeyoun along the border with Israel on September 24, 2024. Israel announced dozens of new air strikes on Hezbollah strongholds in Lebanon, a day after 558 people, including 50 children, were killed in the deadliest day of violence since the Lebanese civil war. (Photo by RABIH DAHER / AFP)

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How Hezbollah is luring Israel into a ‘killing zone’

With a huge weapons arsenal and tunnel network stretching hundreds of miles in southern Lebanon, Hezbollah is gearing up for what it calls a ‘historic opportunity’.

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A series of explosions on the waists of Hezbollah operatives wearing pagers has killed nine across Lebanon.

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‘Plot uncovered’: Theory over timing of pager explosions

More details have emerged about what led Israel to detonate pagers belonging to Hezbollah operatives in an unprecedented attack. Here’s what we know.

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(COMBO) This combination of pictures created on September 09, 2024 shows, L-R, former US President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump pointing to the crowd as he leaves after speaking during a town hall meeting in La Crosse, Wisconsin, on August 29, 2024 and US Vice President and 2024 Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris speaking on the fourth and last day of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois, on August 22, 2024. Harris and Trump made their final preparations on Monday, September 9, on the eve of their first -- and possibly only -- televised debate before the knife-edge 2024 US presidential election. With less than two months until election day, the face-off could be a turning point in a bitter contest between the Democratic vice president and Republican former president. (Photo by KAMIL KRZACZYNSKI and ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP)

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Why Trump refuses debate rematch

Donald Trump sensationally declared ‘NO DEBATE’, but the analyst who accurately predicted Joe Biden’s withdrawal says it’ll still likely happen. Here’s why.

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How Optus victims can get new IDs

Have you had your personal information stolen in the Optus cyber attack but unsure what to do next? Take a look at how you can take back some control.

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The graph representing the Stock is seen on a TV screen at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on August 14, 2019 in New York City. - Losses on Wall Street accelerated Wednesday as weak economic data from China and Germany and a key US Treasury benchmark exacerbated global recession fears. Near 1500 GMT, the Dow Jones Industrial Average had lost 535 points, or 2.0 percent, sinking to 25,743.88. The broad-based S&P 500 slid 2.1 percent to 2,866.33, while the tech-rich Nasdaq Composite Index dropped 2.3 percent to 7,831.75. (Photo by Johannes EISELE / AFP)

Explained: What a recession would mean for Australia

Many Aussies and finance experts are now talking about the possibility of the country going into a recession. We asked two leading economists what it would mean for you.

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CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos SEPTEMBER 30, 2022: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese with the state premiers and territory chief ministers spoke to the media at a press conference in Parliament House in Canberra.Front Row: QLD Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk, NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, CMO Professer Paul Kelly, Vic Premier Daniel Andrews,.Rear Row: ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr, SA Premier Peter MalinauskasÃÂ , WA Premier Mark McGowanÃÂ , TAS Premier Jeremy Rockliff, NT Chief Minister Natasha Fyles.Picture: NCA NewsWire / Gary Ramage

Explained: Hated Covid rule and payments axed

The PM has announced Aussies won’t have to face Covid isolation and that means changes to the payments many have been getting to stay at home.

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2022 Tesla Model Y RWD v Hyundai Ioniq 5 RWD comparison test. Photos by Thomas Wielecki.

Explained: What new EV plans mean for your ute or SUV

A new discussion paper has outlined ways to increase the take-up of electric vehicles in the Australian market. Will it mean the end of your ute or SUV?

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FBI called in as Optus hacker deletes data

The FBI will assist local agencies in investigating the Optus hack, as the hacker deletes original post with the links to the data. Here’s what you need to know.

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Explained: What we know about mystery 13 Kings gang

Explained: What we know about mystery 13 Kings gang

The origins of a gang allegedly behind the brutal daylight stabbing of a young bikie associate has baffled police. Here’s what we know about 13 Kings.

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John Farnham’s scare sparks Aussie health warning

John Farnham’s scare sparks Aussie health warning

The shock news of John Farnham’s mouth cancer diagnosis has prompted doctors to issue a health alert. See what signs to look for.

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11 things Aussies still want to know about Covid

11 things Aussies still want to know about Covid

We may have made it through to the other side of the pandemic but there’s a multitude of questions Australians still want answered about the coronavirus.

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Tomato Flu: What parents need to know

Tomato Flu threatens to reach our shores, with the most vulnerable Aussies at risk. Here’s what you need to know.

10 ways to grab a bigger tax refund

10 ways to grab a bigger tax refund

Tax deductions can offer a handy income boost for households battling the rising cost of living. Here’s what to consider.

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