Queensland independent MP Jimmy Sullivan, who represented Stafford in Brisbane’s northern suburbs, has been found dead at his home. He was 44.
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Tony Abbott urges Australia to join Middle East conflict as live news blog tracks political fallout
by Owen Clarkeby Owen ClarkeFormer prime minister Tony Abbott has called for Australia to use its armed forces in support of allies in the Middle East, while global economic officials warn the Iran war …
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Artemis II crew to return to Earth as NASA details splashdown plan
by Owen Clarkeby Owen ClarkeThe Artemis II astronauts are due back on Friday after a 10-day lunar flyby, with NASA outlining the careful steps needed to bring the Orion capsule down safely off the …
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The Masters 2026: Rory McIlroy makes flying start to title defence at Augusta
by Owen Clarkeby Owen ClarkeRory McIlroy shared the early clubhouse lead with Sam Burns after a strong start to his Masters title defence at Augusta National. Elsewhere, Carlos Ortiz endured a difficult opening stretch …
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DNC rejects resolution condemning influence of pro-Israel Aipac lobby
by Owen Clarkeby Owen ClarkeThe Democratic National Committee’s resolutions committee voted to block a measure targeting Aipac and sent two other Middle East-related resolutions to a working group, drawing criticism from progressives frustrated by …
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US agency proposes rollback of coal ash disposal rules, raising pollution concerns
by Owen Clarkeby Owen ClarkeThe Environmental Protection Agency has proposed weakening rules for the disposal of toxic coal ash, reversing Biden-era protections that tightened oversight of groundwater monitoring, cleanup requirements and reuse standards.
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Netanyahu rejects Lebanon ceasefire as Israel says it is striking Hezbollah positions
by Owen Clarkeby Owen ClarkeTensions remained high after the US-Iran ceasefire, with Israel carrying out attacks in Lebanon and Benjamin Netanyahu saying there would be no ceasefire there. UK foreign minister Yvette Cooper said …
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Ceasefire in doubt as Israel widens attacks on Lebanon and Iran blocks oil tankers
by Owen Clarkeby Owen ClarkeIran, Israel and the United States are offering conflicting accounts of a provisional ceasefire as fighting escalates in Lebanon and Tehran halts the passage of oil tankers over what it …
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Bologna v Aston Villa: Europa League quarter-final, first leg – live
by Owen Clarkeby Owen ClarkeAston Villa travel to Bologna for the first leg of their Europa League quarter-final, with kick-off at 8pm BST. Youri Tielemans starts for Villa for the first time since January, …
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Starmer says Gulf talks have deepened concern that Iran ceasefire remains fragile
by Owen Clarkeby Owen ClarkeKeir Starmer has been speaking with Gulf leaders as part of a day of diplomacy focused on the Iran ceasefire, which he said remains fragile. Elsewhere, foreign secretary Yvette Cooper …
