An explosion occurred at the public entrance of the US Embassy in Oslo on Sunday, with Norwegian authorities suspecting it may have been a targeted terrorist attack. The incident comes amid a series of Iranian retaliatory strikes on several US diplomatic facilities. No injuries have been reported, and the cause of the blast remains under investigation.

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The Iranian women's soccer team remained silent during the national anthem at their Asian Cup match, prompting Iran's state TV to label them wartime traitors who must be dealt with severely upon return. Hundreds of protesters stormed the team bus outside Cbus Super Stadium on the Gold Coast, chanting 'save our girls' and throwing themselves at the vehicle to prevent it leaving. Video footage appears to show players making an international distress signal from inside the bus, while activists pressure the Albanese government to grant the team asylum.

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The Australian government has directed the departure of dependents of Australian officials posted to the UAE due to the deteriorating security situation in the Middle East. Gulf countries have requested Australian military assistance to combat Iran's missiles and drones, with Foreign Minister Penny Wong considering the request while ruling out boots on the ground or offensive action. The conflict's impact is being felt domestically with crude oil prices exceeding 100 US dollars a barrel and petrol prices rising above $2 per litre across all capital cities.

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A seventh US service member has died in the ongoing military conflict with Iran, succumbing to injuries sustained in an Iranian strike on a base in Saudi Arabia. The death follows President Donald Trump's ceremony overseeing the return of six other American soldiers killed in the conflict. The US military has issued warnings to Iranian civilians to avoid areas being used by the Iranian regime to launch drone and ballistic missile attacks, stating these sites could become legitimate military targets under international law.

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A seventh US service member has died in the ongoing military conflict with Iran, succumbing to injuries sustained in an Iranian strike on a base in Saudi Arabia. The death follows President Donald Trump's ceremony overseeing the return of six other American soldiers killed in the conflict. The US military has issued warnings to Iranian civilians to avoid areas being used by the Iranian regime to launch drone and ballistic missile attacks, stating these sites could become legitimate military targets under international law.

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Iran has appointed Mojtaba Khamenei, son of the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as the country's new supreme leader following his father's death in a US-Israeli strike on Tehran. The US and Israel have expressed strong opposition to the appointment, with Israel vowing to target the new leader who is expected to maintain his father's hardline policies. The announcement comes amid escalating tensions, with Iran threatening attacks on Gulf oil facilities after multiple refineries in Tehran were struck, and retaliatory strikes reported in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Dubai and Iraq.

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The Australian sharemarket has plunged 3.8% in response to escalating conflict in the Middle East, with billions of dollars wiped from financial and mining stocks. US oil prices have surged past $100 per barrel, raising concerns about further increases to petrol prices. Superannuation experts are advising investors not to panic and to focus on long-term strategies rather than reacting to short-term market volatility.

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Beloved Home and Away characters Brax and Ricky return to the show after a decade-long absence, with storylines set on a cattle station in Western Australia. The history-making episodes mark the first time in the show's 38-year history that filming has taken place in WA, featuring locations including Exmouth's Bellara Station, Turquoise Bay, Yardie Creek and Onthalunji Country. The episodes premiere as part of Home and Away's landmark Western Australia event.

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A man armed with a machete allegedly attacked another man in Melbourne's Queen Street area just before 2.30am. The victim sustained non-life-threatening stab wounds and is receiving medical treatment. Police have arrested a suspect and are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are planning a three-day private visit to Australia in mid-May 2025, likely focusing on Sydney or Melbourne. The trip will combine philanthropic work, with Harry engaging with the Australian Defence Force and Meghan conducting podcast recordings and charity ventures. The couple will travel as private citizens and fund the visit themselves, with their children Archie and Lilibet remaining in California for school.

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