Labor has rejected Tony Abbott’s call for Australia to join the war, while the day’s political discussion also turned to the death of Queensland MP Jimmy Sullivan. In other developments, …
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Smithsonian museum director Melissa Chiu to leave Hirshhorn for Guggenheim in New York
by Daniel Crossby Daniel CrossMelissa Chiu, director of the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden for 12 years, is leaving the Smithsonian to take over at the Guggenheim Museum in New York. She says the …
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Tony Abbott urges Australia to join Middle East conflict as Queensland MP Jimmy Sullivan found dead
by Daniel Crossby Daniel CrossTony Abbott has renewed calls for Australia to support its allies militarily in the Middle East, while the day’s live political coverage also reported that Queensland MP Jimmy Sullivan was …
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Netanyahu rejects Lebanon ceasefire as Israel says it is striking Hezbollah targets
by Daniel Crossby Daniel CrossIsraeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said there will be no ceasefire in Lebanon, as Israel carried out strikes it described as attacks on Hezbollah launch sites. The comments came …
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Netanyahu says there will be no ceasefire in Lebanon as Israel strikes Hezbollah targets
by Daniel Crossby Daniel CrossIsraeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ruled out a ceasefire in Lebanon, even as Israel continues attacks it says are aimed at Hezbollah launch sites. The remarks came after Donald …
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The Masters 2026: McIlroy shares early clubhouse lead as title defence begins at Augusta
by Daniel Crossby Daniel CrossRory McIlroy made a strong start to his Masters title defence at Augusta National, sharing the early clubhouse lead with Sam Burns after a day that also brought a difficult …
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Farmers in India and Sri Lanka fear fertiliser shortages as Iran war ripples through supply chains
by Daniel Crossby Daniel CrossFarmers in India and Sri Lanka are reporting mounting anxiety over fertiliser and fuel shortages linked to the conflict in Iran, even as governments insist there is enough stock available. …
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Porto v Nottingham Forest: Europa League quarter-final first leg live updates from Portugal
by Daniel Crossby Daniel CrossEuropa League quarter-final action continues in Portugal as Porto host Nottingham Forest in the first leg, with kick-off at 8pm BST. The live coverage also comes as Bologna face Aston …
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Bologna v Aston Villa: Europa League quarter-final, first leg live updates
by Daniel Crossby Daniel CrossLive coverage from the first leg of the Europa League quarter-final between Bologna and Aston Villa, with kick-off at 8pm BST and early signs of the atmosphere building before the …
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Timor-Leste warned over risk of foreign organised crime infiltration, says president José Ramos-Horta
by Daniel Crossby Daniel CrossPresident José Ramos-Horta has warned that Timor-Leste is vulnerable to infiltration by foreign organised crime, as Australian federal police say they are helping local authorities respond to the threat of …
