Trump's Case for Striking Iran: Where the Claims Fall Short
Trump's justifications for attacking Iran contained exaggerated and unsupported claims, raising serious questions about the basis for US military action.
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Knights Draw First Blood in Las Vegas with Sharpe Try
Fletcher Sharpe scored the opening try for the Newcastle Knights against the Cowboys in Las Vegas, finishing off a pinpoint kick from Kalyn Ponga.
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New Zealand Scrape Into T20 World Cup Semis on Run Rate
New Zealand advance to the T20 World Cup semifinals after Pakistan beat Sri Lanka but fell short on the margin needed to overtake the Black Caps.
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Middle East Strikes Ground Flights as Travel Chaos Spreads
Flights from Australia to the Middle East have been cancelled following US-Israel strikes on Iran, leaving travellers stranded and airlines scrambling.
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Netflix Walks Away From Warner Bros. Deal — What It Means for Australia
Netflix reportedly abandoned a deal to acquire Warner Bros. after its co-CEO cited advice from Donald Trump. Here's what the collapse means for Australian media markets.
Mitchell Tan Claude Climbs App Store Charts After Pentagon AI Dispute
Anthropic's Claude AI has jumped to No. 2 in the App Store after its Pentagon contract dispute drew widespread attention to the company.
Mitchell Tan Polymarket Defends War Betting as US Strikes on Iran Draw Scrutiny
Polymarket is defending its decision to host betting markets on US strikes against Iran, calling them 'invaluable' even as casualties mount and critics question the ethics.
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Why Astrology Columns Still Command Millions of Readers
Astrology columns remain among the most-read content in major newspapers. Understanding why tells us a great deal about human psychology and media economics.
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Iran Missile Claims and the Intelligence Gap Behind US Strikes
Claims that Iran was building missiles capable of hitting the US preceded weekend strikes on Tehran, but sources say US intelligence did not support that assessment.
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Smoke Rises Over Central Tehran as Strike Reports Emerge
Footage from Tehran shows heavy smoke rising over a central avenue amid reports of strikes on the Iranian capital.
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Trump Orders Iran Strikes, Demands Forces Surrender or 'Face Death'
Trump announced US and Israeli strikes on Iran in an eight-minute address, demanding Iranian forces lay down arms or face death, and urging Iranians to seize their government.
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Thirty Years After Mardi Gras, a Sydney Couple Finally Says 'I Do'
Two men who met at Sydney's Mardi Gras in 1996, neither yet out, have married after 30 years together.
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Australia Weather Forecast: Saturday 28 February 2026
Australians can check what weather to expect on Saturday 28 February 2026, from tropical conditions in the north to cooler southern states.
Mitchell Tan Xiaomi Enters Bluetooth Tracker Market With Keyring-Ready Tag
Xiaomi has launched its first Bluetooth tracker, the Xiaomi Tag, featuring an integrated keyring loop and compatibility with both Apple Find My and Google's network.
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Yarra Valley Dairy: Where Pasture Meets Plate in Victoria's Green Hills
Yarra Valley Dairy delivers a genuine pasture-to-plate experience in the heart of Victoria's lush dairy country.
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New Zealand Anthem Played at Double Speed Before Test in Colombo
New Zealand's cricketers were left in stitches after their national anthem was played at double speed before a Test match in Colombo.
Mitchell Tan Pentagon Eyes Anthropic as Supply Chain Risk in AI Procurement Shift
The Pentagon is moving to classify AI firm Anthropic as a supply chain risk, a designation that carries significant implications for allied defence procurement.
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Ghost Photons Are Quietly Disrupting Superconductivity
Scientists have shown that virtual photons, particles that don't physically exist, can suppress superconductivity in a copper-organic compound.
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Beyond Amsterdam: Van Gogh's Nuenen Rewards the Patient Traveller
Nuenen, the small Dutch village where Van Gogh spent two formative years, is drawing travellers who can't get a ticket to Amsterdam's blockbuster museum.
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Frequent Flyer Status Is Having a Moment. Here's Why It Matters
Frequent flyer status tiers are being restructured across major carriers. Here's what Australian travellers need to know before their next booking.
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