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United States launches fresh strikes against Iran | ABC News Top Stories
The US military says it's begun a fresh wave of strikes against Iran, as the two sides make conflicting claims about whether the Strait of Hormuz is open.Telco consumer advocacy group ACCAN says there should be no impediment to Australian consumers automatically connecting to other mobile networks, if their own provider is down.The office of the late US Republican Senator Lindsey
What's happening with the war in Iran?
The US and Iran are continuing to trade strikes, despite the ceasefire deal signed in June.
Are domestic data centres worth the cost?
Australia's being pitched as a potential global powerhouse for data centres.These are the massive facilities that store, process and move the data behind everything from cloud computing to artificial intelligence.But as billions of dollars flow into new projects, a fierce debate is emerging over who benefits, and who bears the cost.
How can we stop more telco outages?
Australia's telecommunications network is in the spotlight after a massive Telstra outage on July 8. So how can we avoid these in the future?
How will a BHP strike impact Australians?
Industrial action set to halt BHP's port operations in WA could cost the mining giant almost $50 million in revenue. So how could it hurt the national economy
Telstra network goes down across Australia
Telstra's mobile network is recovering from a major nationwide outage, which affected thousands of customers, disrupted business payment systems and caused major delays to public transport networks.
Falling wages and weak economic growth ahead
New research from overseas is today confirming what most wage and salary earners might have noticed long ago.
The financial scandals engulfing two European far-right leaders
Two popular far right European leaders are vowing to pursue their political ambitions, despite facing significant scrutiny over issues relating to alleged fraudulent finances.
Why is the Olympic committee lifting its ban on Russian athletes?
Russian athletes could be allowed to compete for their country at the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles after the International Olympic Committee provisionally lifted its suspension. So what's behind the move?
Unpacking the FIFA red card controversy
The powerful organisation that rules world soccer, FIFA, is once again at the centre of a controversy.FIFA president Gianni Infantino has defended the independent disciplinary committee's decision to clear American striker Folarin Balogun to play in the USA's Round of 16 clash against Belgium.Balogun received a red card against Bosnia and Herzegovina, which automatically triggere
Is China sending a message with its ballistic missile test?
China's confirmed it launched a nuclear-capable missile armed with a dummy warhead from a submarine in the Pacific Ocean just hours after Australia signed a treaty with Fiji. So does this risk igniting more tensions in the region?
China test-fires ballistic missile in Pacific
China has test-fired a ballistic missile armed with a dummy warhead in the Pacific Ocean, a move that 's been labelled "destabilising to the region" by the Australian government.
PM apologises for 'shag' Kylie Minogue comment in podcast
The Prime Minister is in the middle of a scandal over comments he made about superstar Kylie Minogue on a podcast.
What went wrong for the Socceroos?
Fans and experts are trying to figure out what went wrong after the Socceroos' loss to Egypt ended Australia's World Cup campaign.
Bird flu case found in NSW, what impact could it have?
Health and agriculture authorities continue to investigate whether bird flu has spread beyond the three currently confirmed cases, but how much do you know about the disease and it's impacts?
Who are the Socceroos? Get to know the squad
You might be rooting for Australia in the FIFA World Cup, but do you the players behind this diverse 26 man squad? Get to know the Socceroos
Is Taylor Swift really getting married this weekend?
Taylor Swift fans around the world are in a frenzy over the superstar's wedding to footballer Travis Kelce, with many speculating the big day is happening this weekend.
How has Donald Trump made billions while president?
Donald Trump’s finances are under scrutiny again after reports he earned $2 billion last year - three times more than before returning to the White House.How did he do it, and are there conflicts of interest?
Why Neil the seal's fame could be his downfall
An elephant seal known as Neil is once again drawing global attention, returning to Tasmania for his annual moult.
Spotlight on Pattaya after Australian man's alleged murder of Thai teen
The alleged violent murder of a Thai teenager by an Aussie man has brought global attention to the city of Pattaya.
ACCC flexes new powers in supermarket crackdown
Australia's consumer watchdog is monitoring major supermarkets, ready to impose fines for excessive pricing.
What's happening with house prices?
After years of climbing house prices, new data shows the market is cooling off, but home ownership is still out of reach for many Australians.
Can tougher social media laws better protect kids online?
Australia's world leading under 16's social media ban came in six months ago.Now the government's introduced plans to beef up the existing laws.So what's driving these changes?
Are you eligible for free power in the middle of the day?
The Australian Energy Regulator has launched a new scheme called the Solar Sharer Offer, with eligible households able to use three hours of free power during the middle of the day.
What the change to the fuel excise will mean at the bowser
The federal government's winding back it's fuel excise cut, which it brought in to combat sky high prices due to war in the Middle East.
Will the expanded NSW shark-spotting drone program make a difference?
About 70 beaches across NSW will have year-round drone surveillance, including all Sydney beaches.
Will the proposed changes to the social media ban go far enough?
Experts say new proposed legislation to strengthen Australia's social media age restrictions still won't go far enough.Since December, popular social media platforms including TikTok, Facebook, YouTube, and Snapchat have been legally required to take reasonable steps to prevent under-16s from signing up or keeping an account.But - six months in - questions are being raised about
How rare is the deadly 'doublet' earthquake that's hit Venezuela?
Two devastating, back-to-back earthquakes hit Venezuela, killing scores of people and injuring hundreds.The quakes, which had magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5, hit an area about 150km west of the capital CaracasHundreds of buildings have been toppled and the damage bill is likely to be in the billions.
Why is Karl Stefanovic leaving the Today Show?
Long time Today show host Karl Stefanovic is leaving channel nine after more than two decades on the show.
Why have two Teal independents formed a new political party?
Two independent Teal MPs have created a new political party that aims to appeal to people looking for a centrist alternative to the major parties. But observers point out the move also have to do with Australia’s incoming political donation laws.
