A suspected stolen vehicle was pursued by police in Longueville before crashing and rolling onto its roof at Lane Cove on Sydney's Lower North Shore. The driver fled the scene on foot following the crash and remains at large. Police are continuing their search for the car thief who abandoned the overturned vehicle.

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North Queensland is experiencing torrential rain as a tropical low in the Coral Sea approaches the coast. The Daintree River has recorded 425 millimetres of rainfall, while Cooktown received 200 millimetres. The wet weather is expected to continue throughout the weekend, though forecasters now say the system is unlikely to develop into a tropical cyclone.

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Three Australian submariners were on board the USS Charlotte when it sank the Iranian frigate Dena in the Indian Ocean, killing 87 sailors with 32 survivors. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confirmed the personnel were conducting AUKUS training, drawing criticism from the Greens and former Defence Minister Joel Fitzgibbon for breaking convention and potentially risking military safety. The United States has promised further strikes against Iran's navy, marking the first time America has sunk a ship since World War II.

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Australians evacuated from the Middle East conflict zone have arrived in Sydney on Etihad and Emirates flights, with passengers reporting missile threats and debris strikes near their locations. Passengers and Foreign Minister Penny Wong have expressed disappointment that flights were only one-third full despite thousands of Australians stranded in the region. The Australian government is working with airlines to coordinate more evacuation flights and ensure all available seats are utilised.

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Donald Trump has stated he wants direct involvement in selecting Iran's next supreme leader following the death of Ali Khamenei in recent strikes. The president rejected the candidacy of Khamenei's son, calling him a 'lightweight' and arguing against anyone who would continue previous policies. Trump drew parallels to his intervention in Venezuela, where he ordered the removal of Nicolás Maduro and installation of Delcy Rodríguez.

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A burst 600-millimetre water main on St Georges Road in Fitzroy North has closed a 500-metre stretch of the major thoroughfare, causing significant disruption during peak hour. Four trams are stranded in the middle of the road, with services terminating at Alexandra Parade and passengers forced to walk. Greater Western Water crews have been working for over five hours to repair the burst pipe near Edinburgh Gardens, with sandbags placed in the tram tracks at the source of the problem.

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Israel intensifies its military offensive on Lebanon, targeting Hezbollah positions in residential areas and ordering mass evacuations in Beirut. The US military has struck an Iranian drone carrier vessel, the Shahid Bagheeri, as part of operations that have reportedly sunk 30 Iranian naval ships. Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi rejects ceasefire negotiations with the US and dismisses concerns about a potential ground offensive, while the conflict expands to involve Azerbaijan following a drone strike on its airport.

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Dr Zac Seidler, a men's mental health expert, addresses the impact of online influencers on young men's understanding of masculinity and mental wellbeing. He discusses the loneliness and suicide epidemics affecting men, and how boys are finding community in harmful online spaces rather than face-to-face connections. Seidler emphasises the importance of diverse male role models and parental curiosity in raising resilient young men, advocating for positive aspirational models rather than focusing solely on what not to do.

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Dr Zac Seidler, a men's mental health expert, addresses the impact of online influencers on young men's understanding of masculinity and mental wellbeing. He discusses the loneliness and suicide epidemics affecting men, and how boys are finding community in harmful online spaces rather than face-to-face connections. Seidler emphasises the importance of diverse male role models and parental curiosity in raising resilient young men, advocating for positive aspirational models rather than focusing solely on what not to do.

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The Nothing Phone is a budget smartphone launching in London with a transparent design and glowing lights on the back. The device features tools to combat doomscrolling, including the ability to set schedules and time limits for specific apps, block harmful content, and adopt a minimalist interface reminiscent of older phones. The device retails for $649.

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