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“The attacks are part of what..Iranian officials depicted as a..plan devised..during a fleeting cease-fire this spring that would use Iran’s allies to escalate attacks if US intensified its assaults. The goal..was to make the war as costly as possible for Trump” www.nytimes.com/2026/08/01/w...

Iran Plotted Wider War With Help of Its ProxiesDuring a fleeting truce, Iranians covertly devised a plan to raise the war’s costs for President Trump if U.S. forces attacked anew.www.nytimes.com

“Pirro reversed course..not only withdrawing the charge against Hearn but blasting the Interior Department for rushed, “botched”, renovation, along with Park Police..In process, intentionally or not, she skated perilously close to contradicting Trump - and he noticed” www.nytimes.com/2026/08/01/u...

In Dropping Reflecting Pool Case, Pirro Draws Trump’s WrathJeanine Pirro, the U.S. attorney in Washington, blamed shoddy construction, contradicting President Trump’s pet theory. Mr. Trump said he disagreed “100%” with her.www.nytimes.com

“NITV..had been forced to hire external SM moderators to try to stop the torrent of extreme racism faced by story output. The panel also spoke about a perceived lack of action by political leaders on Indigenous affairs despite making promises..when on Aboriginal land” www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08...

Garma Festival media panel hears Indigenous debate has soured since VoiceSince Australia resoundingly rejected an Indigenous Voice to Parliament in 2023, media heavyweights say debate on Indigenous issues has taken a nosedive.www.abc.net.au

“President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine downed only one out of 27 Russian ballistic missiles during the attack due to a lack of interceptors”

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Russian missile attacks on Kyiv kill at least ten and injure dozensUkraine downed only one of 27 Russian ballistic missiles during the attack as the country lacks interceptors for the US Patriot systems, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.www.abc.net.au

“With 4 weeks until the SA Party's AGM, Senator Antic remains the only declared candidate for state president, a role roughly equivalent to chair of a company board. Trish Worth..is..worried about the direction the party could take under under an Antic presidency” www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08...

Alex Antic’s long quest for Liberal Party influence reaches crunch timeAfter years building a power base within the SA division, the right-wing senator is the frontrunner to become the Liberal Party’s state president. It could have wide-ranging implications for Angus Tay...www.abc.net.au

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Prices to jump at the bowser as fuel excise cut ends tonightThe price of unleaded and diesel will climb in the next week as the government's fuel excise cut officially ends. But experts say prices won't go as high as they did due to increased supply.www.abc.net.au

“Trump's public grumblings are now more often directed at Netanyahu, who annoyed the president by — among other things — undermining efforts for Iran ceasefire with frequent attacks in Lebanon. Their goals in Iran diverged, & Trump keeps making his impatience obvious” www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08...

Trump's new respect for Zelenskyy highlights Netanyahu's problemVolodymyr Zelenskyy must have felt a little triggered when he walked into the Oval Office this week. But Trump's public anger is now often directed at another at-war ally.www.abc.net.au

Literally a horror story “Gia was discharged that afternoon. No interpreter had been provided..The coroner later found her discharge was "premature & inappropriate". When Gia returned home, her infection had already set in, & she would be dead within 2 days” www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08...

UTI led to Sydney woman's death three days after giving birthGia Lam gave birth to her son and was dead three days later. A coronial inquest found her death was preventable. Her family are now breaking their silence.www.abc.net.au

“What climate will this boy grow up in?” It’s question on climate scientist Stefan Rahmstorf’s mind..as Flames engulfed the region in what’s described as worst wildfires Europe has seen in modern history. But Rahmstorf knows this catastrophe didn’t come as a surprise” www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08...

Climate scientist caught up in Europe's 'dystopian' summerStefan Rahmstorf was holidaying in southern France when he came face to face with the climate future he has tried to fight.www.abc.net.au

“With none of President Trump’s aims accomplished and the Strait of Hormuz closed, U.S. allies see dysfunction and vulnerability from the war” www.nytimes.com/2026/08/01/w...

In Iran, the U.S. Appears Headed for a Strategic Defeat, Allies FearWith none of President Trump’s aims accomplished and the Strait of Hormuz closed, U.S. allies see dysfunction and vulnerability from the war.www.nytimes.com

They saw him coming; seriously stupid yet confident of his own competence “The president decided to buy 11 polar icebreakers after a game of golf with Finland’s president. Experts say it’s far from clear the United States needs so many” www.nytimes.com/2026/08/01/c...

Trump’s Fixation on Arctic Ships Led to Billions in No-Bid ContractsThe president decided to buy 11 polar icebreakers after a game of golf with Finland’s president. Experts say it’s far from clear the United States needs so many.www.nytimes.com

“Historic relationships formed over hundreds of years between First Nations peoples and their Pacific neighbours offer Australia a "strategic national advantage", Foreign Minister Penny Wong has told Garma Festival” www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08...

'We are not a monoculture and never have been,' Penny Wong tells Garma FestivalOn the second day of Garma Festival, Foreign Minister Penny Wong emphasised the strategic importance of ties between First Nations peoples and Australia's Pacific neighbours.www.abc.net.au

“Hundreds of thousands of people were evacuated in France this week, as fires continue to grip Europe. Australia is sending aerial firefighting assets and teams to support” www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08...

Wildfires force mass evacuations in Europe as Australia sends helpHundreds of thousands of people were evacuated in France this week, as fires continue to grip Europe.www.abc.net.au

“Hannah only discovered the extent of Lauren's dive into alternative therapies after her cousin died while seeking treatment in Malaysia, after leaving to go there in October 2022.” www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08...

My cousin was sucked into a fatal alternative therapy 'wormhole', says authorAuthor Hannah McElhinney spent years investigating after her cousin Lauren died seeking controversial medical treatment overseas.www.abc.net.au

It isn’t going to be pretty “Polling indicates socialism is particularly popular with younger Americans. A recent Cato Institute poll found gen Z Americans had a more favourable view of socialism (53 per cent) than capitalism (45 per cent)” www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08...

'Mini-Mamdanis' spark renewed Republican tactic ahead of midtermsPresident Trump has reignited anti-communist rhetoric as "mini-Mamdanis" continue to challenge the centrist Democrat establishment.www.abc.net.au

Krugman “I’d like to say I was struck speechless by the revelation that the no-bid contractor on the Reflecting Pool botched the job & that the charges against David Hearn..were Trumped up. But the truth is that I couldn’t..because I caught some kind of stomach bug” substack.com/@paulkrugman...

Silent SaturdayA peaceful, queasy feelingsubstack.com

Well worth watching this deep dive and respect for Dua Lipa youtu.be/oNapEqX-324?...

Dua Lipa and Ivanka Trump go head to head in Albania | If You're ListeningYouTube video by ABC News In-depthyoutu.be

🍿 “Political insiders who speak regularly to Joyce say he is growing increasingly frustrated & uncomfortable as he’s forced to confront One Nation’s more extreme elements, including the conspiratorial views of Queensland senator Malcolm Roberts” www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

Is One Nation big enough for Barnaby Joyce and Pauline Hanson? Rumours of internal ructions aboundSome National MPs even believe former deputy PM could return, as Hanson’s leadership succession plan does not include the New England MPwww.theguardian.com

“Icac is investigating whether, in pursuit of funding battles, the Reformers took illegal donations and broke electoral funding laws, by taking funds from banned donors, including developers and hoteliers and in amounts that exceeded NSW’s donations caps” www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

How the ‘Braveheart’ tribe of young Liberals descended from the Hills only to have their kilts lifted by IcacIcac is investigating whether the NSW Liberals sub-faction took illegal donations and broke electoral funding lawswww.theguardian.com