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Charges flagged as women and children from IS-linked families set to fly from Syria to Australia
ByTom McIlroy political editor May 6, 2026May 6, 2026

Home affairs minister Tony Burke says government continues to refuse to help the group of 13Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastSome of the Australian women linked to Islamic …

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Trump and Rubio Insist Iran War Is Over, Even as Missiles Fly During Cease-Fire
ByDavid E. Sanger May 6, 2026May 6, 2026

The White House is turning to rhetorical leaps as President Trump tries to put the biggest political crisis of his presidency behind him.

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Iran war live: Trump says Hormuz operation paused amid US, Tehran talks
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera May 6, 2026

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says ceasefire with Iran remains in place despite growing tensions in Hormuz Strait.

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Thai temples launch rockets in friendly festival rivalry
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera May 5, 2026

Temples in Thailand gathered for the annual ‘Look Noo’ rocket festival, an ancient Mon tradition.

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Buses block off roads in Bolivia as transport workers strike over fuel
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera May 5, 2026

Public workers blocked the streets of El Alto, Bolivia with buses, cars, and trucks during a transportation strike.

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Trump announces pause on US operation to reopen Strait of Hormuz
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera May 5, 2026

US president says 'Project Freedom' paused to see whether an agreement with Iran can be finalised and signed.

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Trump Says U.S. Pausing Efforts to Guide Ships Through Strait Blocked by Iran
ByEric Schmitt, Greg Jaffe, Leo Sands and Erica L. Green May 5, 2026May 6, 2026

President Trump said a U.S. blockade of the Strait of Hormuz would “remain in full force.” The shift came after the defense secretary said U.S. efforts to free trapped vessels would continue.

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Iran announces a new system for traffic in the Strait of Hormuz.
ByAnushka Patil May 5, 2026May 5, 2026

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CENTCOM: ‘Safe path’ through Hormuz is US priority in ‘Project Freedom’
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera May 5, 2026

US CENTCOM spokesman Tim Hawkins says the main priorities in Hormuz are securing safe routes & blockading Iran.

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Arsenal beat Atletico to reach first Champions League final in 20 years
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera May 5, 2026

Bukayo Saka seals a 1-0 win for Arsenal as they take their Champions League semifinal 2-1 on aggregate against Atletico.

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