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‘Torn between two worlds’: Iranian Australians caught up in Israel conflict

ByJordyn Beazley

At least 350 Australians have appealed for help to leave Iran since Israel’s attacks began, but fear for loved ones who have no choice but to stayAustralia news live: latest politics updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastMoh…

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France’s Macron Faces Dilemma With Intention to Recognize Palestinian State

ByRoger Cohen

The French-Israeli relationship has always been turbulent, but the prospect that President Emmanuel Macron may recognize a Palestinian state has brought tension to a new level.

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China’s Xi Jinping meets Central Asian leaders: Why their summit matters

ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera

China is the region's top trading partner, but Russia and the US both have a presence, too.

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UN rights chief: Israel is causing ‘unconscionable suffering’ in Gaza

ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera

UN human rights chief Volker Türk condemned the “horrifying, unconscionable suffering” inflicted by Israel in Gaza.

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Footage shows damage to apartment complex in Israel after Iranian strike – video

ByMiddle East and north Africa | The Guardian

At least three people have been killed and more than 30 others injured after missiles hit a residential building in the city of Petah Tikva, near Tel Aviv. There have been Iranian strikes on other Israeli cities including Tel Aviv and Haifa, increasing…

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Israel Closed its Airspace After Attacking Iran, Leaving Thousands of Israelis Stranded Abroad

ByIsabel Kershner

Since its surprise attack on Iran, and subsequent strikes by Tehran, Israel has closed its skies to civilian air traffic, leaving its citizens stuck overseas indefinitely.

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Iran’s nuclear sites have not suffered damage since Friday, says energy chief

ByDan Sabbagh Defence and security editor

Rafael Grossi says while buildings above ground in Natanz have been destroyed, strategic locations underground have not been struckMiddle East crisis – live updatesIran’s key nuclear sites have not suffered any further damage since Friday, the first da…

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Iran and Israel crisis: what does it mean for the price of oil?

ByJillian Ambrose and Lisa O'Carroll

Banks and forecasters say price trajectory will depend on how far the military and humanitarian crisis escalatesBusiness live – latest updatesMiddle East crisis – latest updatesThe escalating crisis between Israel and Iran has already triggered the lar…