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Iran blamed for antisemtic attacks in Australia – podcast
By August 26, 2025

Iran directed at least two attacks against Australia’s Jewish community, the domestic spy agency has determined, prompting the Albanese government to expel Tehran’s ambassador from Australia. The prime minister announced on Tuesday that Asio had ‘credi…

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US envoy sparks uproar after telling Lebanese journalists to ‘act civilised’
ByAgence France-Press in Beirut August 26, 2025

Reporters demand apology from Tom Barrack, US special envoy to Syria, after his remarks at Beirut press conference Journalists in Lebanon have demanded an apology from a senior US envoy after he told them to “act civilized” and not be “animalistic”.As …

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US envoy sparks uproar after telling Lebanese journalists to ‘act civilised’
ByAgence France-Press in Beirut August 26, 2025

Reporters demand apology from Tom Barrack, US special envoy to Syria, after his remarks at Beirut press conference Journalists in Lebanon have demanded an apology from a senior US envoy after he told them to “act civilized” and not be “animalistic”.As …

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The Guardian view on Gaza: the questions that Israel and its allies must answer | Editorial
ByEditorial August 26, 2025

Each day, the evidence of war crimes amasses. Yet the starvation continues and the offensive intensifiesTragedy has piled on tragedy in Gaza. Yet Israel’s attack on Nasser hospital – the only functioning public hospital left in the south – still stood …

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Iran has a long history of clandestine attacks abroad to further its ends
ByJason Burke International security correspondent August 26, 2025

If Tehran was behind antisemitic attacks in Australia, experts say it is a sign of weakness rather than strengthIran’s involvement in clandestine violence and espionage overseas takes many forms, but all have a single aim – to win advantage for Tehran …

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US groups demand release of American-Palestinian teen imprisoned by Israel
ByJoseph Gedeon in Washington August 26, 2025

More than 100 organizations advocate for freedom of 16-year-old dual citizen detained for more than six monthsMore than 100 US human rights, faith-based and civil rights groups have demanded that the secretary of state, Marco Rubio, immediately secure …

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UN demands investigations into Gaza hospital killings
ByWilliam Christou August 26, 2025

Second strike at Gaza hospital happened just as journalists and rescue crews arrivedMiddle East crisis – live updatesThe UN has demanded that Israel’s investigations into unlawful killings in Gaza, including its “double tap” bombing of Nasser hospital …

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UN demands investigations into Gaza hospital killings
ByWilliam Christou August 26, 2025

Second strike at Gaza hospital happened just as journalists and rescue crews arrivedMiddle East crisis – live updatesThe UN has demanded that Israel’s investigations into unlawful killings in Gaza, including its “double tap” bombing of Nasser hospital …

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Russia could back delay to ‘snapback’ of nuclear sanctions against Iran
ByPatrick Wintour Diplomatic editor August 26, 2025August 26, 2025

Moscow willing to support six-month extension of deadline before punishments are reimposed, reports suggestRussia could back an extended six-month deadline for its ally Iran before European powers reimpose sweeping United Nations sanctions over Tehran’…

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Norway wealth fund sells Caterpillar stake over Israel allegations
ByMark Sweney August 26, 2025

World’s largest wealth fund says it has excluded bulldozer maker and five Israeli banking groups on ethics groundsBusiness live – latest updatesThe world’s largest wealth fund has excluded Caterpillar, the construction equipment manufacturer, over Isra…

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