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Two children in a Kurdish-controlled camp in north-east Syria may be eligible for Australian citizenship if they can prove their fathers were Australian Islamic State fighters, according to a former Deputy Secretary of the Australian Immigration Department. The children's mothers are ISIS brides without Australian citizenship, but DNA testing could establish paternal links to Australian fighters. Sydney doctor Jamal Rifi is separately negotiating with Syrian officials to bring 11 ISIS brides and 23 children to Australia, criticising both major political parties for their handling of the situation.

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Victoria Bitter has launched a new 3.5% low-carb version of its iconic beer to appeal to health-conscious drinkers and regain market share in the competitive beer market. The mid-strength variant joins the growing trend of lighter beer options, with consumers increasingly choosing lower-alcohol alternatives when driving or attending other activities. The release represents VB's attempt to modernise its product line whilst maintaining its position as one of Australia's most recognisable beer brands.

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Former Australian of the Year Grace Tame has rejected Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's apology after he described her as 'difficult' in a word association game, with Albanese later claiming he was referring to her difficult life as a sexual assault survivor. Western Australian drivers are expressing frustration over new AI road cameras that issue multiple fines in a single day for seatbelt infractions, with concerns raised about the appeal process and comparison to the robo-debt controversy. A viral video shows a Sydney man asking strangers at a pub if he could eat their leftover food, sparking debate about food waste and social etiquette.

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Critical negotiations between Iran and the United States have concluded in Geneva, with officials reporting significant progress in the third round of talks. The discussions occur amid escalating military tensions, with the USS Gerald Ford aircraft carrier positioning off the Israeli coast as part of the largest US military build-up in the region since the 2003 Gulf War. Iranian leadership has warned of devastating consequences if military action is authorised, while Australia has begun relocating diplomatic staff and warning travellers of potential disruptions.

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Former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has testified before a committee investigating Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, denying any knowledge of Epstein's crimes and stating she was never on his plane, visited his island, home or offices. Clinton labelled the hearing a "partisan fishing expedition" and suggested the committee should instead question Donald Trump under oath about his appearances in Epstein files. Former President Bill Clinton is scheduled to testify the following day.

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Sydney experienced severe flooding overnight with over 100 millimetres of rain falling at Lidcombe before 10pm, while Bankstown and Canterbury recorded more than 70 millimetres. The deluge triggered over 600 emergency calls and 450 SES operations including swift water rescues. Adelaide is now bracing for one of its wettest weekends in over a decade, with predictions of up to 120 millimetres of rain in one day due to a tropical low moving towards the city, placing most of South Australia on flood watch.

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A 53-year-old man was kidnapped by four masked men in Mount Pritchard, Sydney, in a brazen daylight attack captured on camera. The victim was held captive for two days at a property in Durrell before tactical police conducted a covert rescue operation. A 16-year-old has been arrested and charged with serious offences including holding an individual to ransom and weapons possession, allegedly as part of a criminal syndicate.

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A 17-year-old boy climbed 30 metres up a construction crane in Ivanhoe, Melbourne, to take photos for social media. When his phone battery died and his shoes became wet, he dropped a handwritten note to police below saying he was too scared to climb down. A high-angle rescue team safely retrieved him around 10:30pm, and police indicated he would likely not face charges.

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Celebrity chef Matt Preston demonstrates two elevated sandwich recipes using Don Small Goods ham: a Hawaiian-inspired sandwich featuring caramelised tinned pineapple, cream cheese and deep-flavoured ham, and an Italian muffaletta made by hollowing out a soft roll and layering it with Hungarian salami, ham, mozzarella, tomato and cucumber in the colours of the Italian flag. Both recipes transform simple sandwich staples into more sophisticated snacks for families.

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A viral video demonstrates the common parenting behaviour of mothers using guilt trips when their children decline invitations to spend time together. The clip shows a mum dramatically declaring 'one day I'm going to die' after her daughter refuses to accompany her to the store due to homework. The hosts acknowledge they now use similar tactics with their own children, despite finding it ridiculous when their own mothers did it.

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