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Vehicles await in traffic as people get out of Tehran through an artery in the city's west on June 15, 2025. Iranian media said an Israeli strike hit the Tehran police headquarters in the city centre on June 15, as the two foes exchanged fire for a third day. (Photo by Atta KENARE / AFP)

Israel and Iran: what is going on?

As residents scramble to leave the Iranian capital Tehran after being warned to evacuate by Israel and US President Donald Trump, here are some key details of what’s been happening

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The strawberry Moon rises behind Galata Tower in Istanbul, Turkey, Wednesday, June 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Emrah Gurel)

Best ‘strawberry moon’ global pics

Wednesday’s full moon in Australia was a beauty … but for most of us it just looked like any other – here are some of the best ‘strawberry moon’ pictures from the northern hemisphere

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Supplied photo of the now completed Western Sydney International Airport Terminal. Supplied by WSIA

New gateway to Australia unveiled

Stunning pictures reveal Australia’s brand new $5 billion international airport as construction ends, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese cuts the ribbon and Air NZ and others sign on

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Experts are warning homeowners of monsters lurking in the backyard that could cause thousands in damage.

What’s below your own backyard

Last week’s World Environment Day was a reminder there’s plenty to do in our own gardens, where silent, giant invaders can wreak havoc beneath the surface and soil can struggle for attention

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Pompeii's ancient scars. Picture: Supplied

Secret weapon of ancient battles

Ancient Romans fought some of history’s most famous battles with a highly advanced weapon that mimicked the action of a machinegun, new research suggests after a remarkable discovery

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Gnugget against blurred background, closeup. Picture: iStock

Buried treasure creates gold fever

A vast underground ‘treasure chest’ could change the global economy, with experts calling it one of the biggest finds in modern history as its estimated value prompts a precious metal meltdown

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The Cowan family from Glenthorne near Taree, on their shed roof on 21 May 10.30am.
Grandparents Richard and Rosanne, with their daughter Anna and children Ashley, 12, and Stanley, 14.

Brave rescuers save stranded kids

12-year-old Ashley Cowan’s incredible rescue was one of 22 winch jobs the NSW Police Polair crew did in one day, saving lives in the worst floods on the NSW Mid North Coast in over 100 years

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In this photo provided by San Diego Humane Society, a bear cub, which was found alone in Los Padres National Forest, lays on top of a teddy bear at the San Diego Human Society Ramona Wildlife Center on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, in Ramona, Calif. (San Diego Humane Society via AP)

Bear cub’s carers wear costumes

One wildlife team has a novel approach: wearing bear suits to help build trust and familiarity while mimicking maternal behaviours but could the cub get too attached? TAKE THE POLL

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Sydney Zoo is deeply saddened to confirm the recent loss of two bull sharks in their aquarium. Picture: Sydney Zoo

Two sharks die at Australian zoo

Animal lovers have reacted with sadness after two bull sharks died at Sydney Zoo as some questioned whether such large fish species should even be confined to tanks – what do you think?

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Tim Faulkner managing director Aussie Ark rescuing a Tasmanian devil from flood waters that have inundated Aussie Ark home to the largest mainland breeding program of Tasmanian devils located at Barrington Tops New South Wales.  Picture: Aussie Ark

Tassie devils safe in NSW floods

Aussie Ark wildlife sanctuary was struck by floodwaters in the NSW crisis but its population of 200 endangered Tasmanian devils is safe and well after heroic efforts by staff and first responders

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Ellenborough Falls in the town of Elands in NSW, pictured after heavy rains in the Hunter and Port Macquarie region overnight. Picture: Stephen Watts, , Source - https://www.facebook.com/groups/259787411865326/permalink/1433097961200926/?rdid=1gtrRpkYpTNob806&share_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2Fv%2F19d8PFArP4%2F#

School closures amid state deluge

Severe heavy rain and flooding in northern NSW mean wild oceans, dangerous stormwater drains and more – those in affected areas should follow instructions, keep off roads and stay safe

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Algal bloom along Kangaroo Island’s north coast. Picture: RAD KI

Algal bloom causing ocean crisis

Rising sea temperatures and unseasonably dry weather have created a ‘bushfire in the ocean’ of toxic algae suffocating sea dragons, fish and even sharks. But how can it be stopped?

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Britain’s Kenton Cool has climbed Mount Everest for the 19th time.

Mt Everest record for non-Sherpa

Serial Everest climber Kenton Cool is cool by name, cool by climate, reaching the summit of the world’s highest peak for the 19th time, extending his record for most climbs by a non-Nepali

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Baby saltwater crocodile found in Zuccoli pool. Picture: Facebook

Crocs in swimming pool surprise

Two crocodiles in 48 hours were plucked from separate suburbs in Australia’s Top End as the roving young reptiles decided to cool off in a couple of backyard pools – would you take the plunge?

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The walls were very intricate. Picture: Supplied

Pompeii home reveals new clues

The excavation of an ancient Pompeii home buried by disaster has helped archaeologists piece together the moment Mount Vesuvius went up in smoke almost 2000 years ago. But what did they find?

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KIDS NEWS. Excavated hole with visible bricks and wood from the shipwreck. Photo: John Fhær Engedal Nissen, the National Museum of Denmark

Mutiny and the missing slaves

It was an unexpected series of events that led the crew of these two Danish slave frigates to abandon ship and steal away. But how did the 600 slaves on board vanish before the ships sank?