2026 • Apr 01
Oil price falls and markets rally after Trump says Iran war over in ‘two to three weeks’
US president’s claim that conflict is nearing end prompts 15% drop in Brent crude and stock market climb in Asia
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2026 • Apr 01
Middle East crisis live: Trump says war will end in ‘two or three weeks’; Houthis claim responsibility for missile attack on Israel
US president to address the nation later today; Houthis say attack was a joint operation with Iran and Hezbollah
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2026 • Apr 01
Moira Deeming could stay on Liberal ticket after preselection bungle as members make ‘stitch up’ claim
Potential challengers given only 36 hours to prepare for a rerun after the winner was deemed ineligible
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2026 • Apr 01
Petrol and diesel prices fall across Australia as Labor’s fuel excise cut takes effect
Adelaide has the biggest price decline, with unleaded down 24.9 cents and diesel down 21.3 cents
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2026 • Apr 01
Australia wants to sell its social media ban to the world – but are the measures even working?
Two-thirds of teenagers are still on social media platforms included in the ban, according to the eSafety commissioner
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2026 • Apr 01
Anthony Albanese addresses the nation on the Middle East crisis – read the speech in full
Prime minister says months ahead ‘may not be easy’ and urges Australians to ‘think of others in your community, in the bush and in critical industries’
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2026 • Apr 01
PM pledges to ‘do everything we can to protect Australia’ amid Iran fuel crisis – as it happened
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2026 • Mar 31
Trump lambasts ruling that requires congressional approval for sweeping White House ballroom project – live
Trump says $400m ballroom is ‘under budget, ahead of schedule’ after ruling; administration began demolishing the East Wing of the White House in October
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2026 • Mar 31
Marmite maker Unilever agrees $44.8bn deal to combine food arm with McCormick
Core focus will be on beauty, personal care and home products after spinning off brands such as Hellmann’s and Pot NoodleUnilever has agreed to
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2026 • Mar 31
US average fuel price passes $4 a gallon for first time in four years amid Iran war
Stocks rally after reports suggest Trump might end the war soon, saying ‘we’re not going to be there for too much longer’
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2026 • Mar 31
Chatter and fear about US military draft emerge as Trump’s Iran war drags on
Though the US is almost certainly not going to have a draft, media commentary and online anxiety have surfacedThe United States is almost certainly not going to have a military draft to figh
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2026 • Mar 31
Tennessee library director fired after refusing to move LGBTQ+-themed kids’ books to adult section
Luanne James said as a librarian she had an obligation to protect the public’s right to access information
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