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Five key takeaways from the Clintons' Epstein testimonies
More than nine hours of footage of Bill and Hillary Clinton’s depositions on their alleged ties to Jeffrey Epstein have been released. Here are the key takeaways. Source link
The narrow strait of water putting oil prices and freight costs on the brink
Iran’s threats to attack vessels in one of the most important shipping passages will strain global supply of oil and gas, experts say — and Australia will not be immune from the fallout. Source link
Why the Middle East travel chaos could continue for much longer
Aussie travellers trapped in the Middle East recount missile strikes and late-night evacuations as thousands remain stranded with no end in sight. Source link
Girls' school not hit but 'mistakes' happen in war, Israel's ambassador says
Israel’s new ambassador to Australia seeks to discredit the United Nations by claiming the country “can’t take them seriously”. Source link
Satellite images show destruction at huge oil refinery, Iranian nuclear facility
Newly released satellite imagery shows the aftermath of an Iranian drone attack targeting one of the world’s largest oil refineries. Source link
France to boost nuclear arsenal, involve European allies in deterrence
French President Emmanuel Macron says France will expand its nuclear arsenal and will potentially allow European partners to host its aircraft on nuclear deterrence missions. Source link
Footage of Bill and Hillary Clinton answering questions about Epstein released
Bill Clinton told the committee that he had ended his relationship with Epstein years before the financier was found guilty of soliciting prostitution and Hillary said she never even recalled meeting him. Source link
Trump lists four goals in Iran, warns 'big wave' still to come
Speaking at his first White House appearance since the joint US-Israeli attack began, the US president says he seized “our last, best chance” to strike Iran’s “sick and sinister regime”. Source link
Western air defences struggle against Iran missile and drone power
Several countries across the Middle East have been struck by Iranian missiles and drones in its retaliatory attacks, but analysts say Tehran’s response so far was “limited”. Source link
Three scenarios for the future of Iran's leadership
No-one really knows who will fill the power vacuum left behind Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Iran. Source link