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Jun 8, 2026 - World

Iran's military command said Monday that offensive operations against Israel were paused after Tehran launched a wave of ballistic missiles at the country in response to its attacks on Hezbollah in Lebanon.

Jun 8, 2026 - World

When Swarmer, a Ukrainian drone company, listed on the Nasdaq this spring, the move drew attention well beyond the small circle of investors willing to bet on another defense-tech startup.

Jun 8, 2026 - World

President Trump told Iran and Israel to "immediately stop" attacking each other on Monday as the two countries traded their first military strikes since a ceasefire took hold in early April.

Jun 8, 2026 - World

This blog is now closedGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastIs Australian music at risk of extinction? Here’s what the data tells usThe music that charts in Australia has changed considerably over the past couple of decades – rock is out, country is in and old tracks are new again.Because of Richard’s brilliant research, advanced Melanoma went from a death sentence to a curable disease. As a result of that breakthrough, in a country with the highest melanoma rates on earth, thousands of Australians are alive today. …After being diagnosed with brain cancer, Australians got to know Richard as a man of warmth and hope. He faced his disease with optimism, with a smile, and with a deep sense of purpose. Just a few months ago, living with stage four brain cancer, he was still riding his bike through Tasmania, raising money for a cure. Continue reading...

Jun 8, 2026 - World

Result strengthens PM Nikol Pashinyan’s drive for deeper integration with Europe despite warnings from MoscowArmenia’s ruling pro-Europe party has won parliamentary elections, confirming the country’s pivot towards Europe and away from its traditional ally, Russia.Final results in the small South Caucasus country showed the prime minister Nikol Pashinyan’s Civil Contract party securing a slim majority, while the Strong Armenia alliance, led by the Russian-Armenian billionaire Samvel Karapetyan, won 25% of the seats in parliament. Continue reading...