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Emily Kaine

Emily Kaine

Emily Kaine is a national news blogger at The Sydney Morning Herald.

The US-Iran conflict has entered a fourth day.

US-Iran war live updates: US temporarily lifts sanctions on Russian oil; Three Australians on US submarine that sank Iranian ship, PM confirms; People ordered to evacuate southern Beirut

The conflict in the Middle East is intensifying, as reports of drone strikes spread across the region, and Iran vows revenge after a US submarine torpedoed an Iranian warship. Follow our rolling coverage.

  • Emily Kaine, Ellen Connolly, Josefine Ganko, Nick Newling and Alexander Darling

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Tehran comes under further attack from the US and Israel on Thursday.

US-Iran war news updates: Iranian warship sunk by torpedo off Sri Lanka; Hegseth says US ‘just getting started’; First repatriation flight lands in Sydney

Hundreds of people have been killed across the Middle East as strikes on Iran continue, and retaliatory strikes impact the entire region. Follow our rolling coverage.

  • Emily Kaine, Ellen Connolly, Josefine Ganko and Alexander Darling
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US-Iran war updates: Khamenei’s son tipped as likely new leader as Trump says US ‘decimated’ Iran; Israeli ground troops in Lebanon; Death toll continues to rise

Hundreds of people have been killed across the Middle East as strikes on Iran continue, Israel launches an offensive in Lebanon, and Iran returns fire across the region. Follow our rolling coverage.

  • Angus Delaney, Emily Kaine, Ellen Connolly, Josefine Ganko and Brittany Busch
US-Israeli attacks on Iran continue.

US-Iran war as it happened: Iran closes Strait of Hormuz, vows to fire on ships trying to pass; Trump warns of ‘big wave’ of strikes as Iran death toll passes 550

The US-Israel war on Iran continues, while attacks have also started on the Iran-backed Hezbollah group in Lebanon. Hundreds of people have been killed across the region as Iran returns fire. Follow our rolling coverage.

  • Angus Delaney, Emily Kaine, Ellen Connolly, Lynette Eyb and Brittany Busch
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As it happened: Israeli strikes kill 31 in Lebanon after renewed attacks on Iran following death of Khamenei; Three US troops killed as death toll rises among Iranian civilians

The US-Israel attacks on Iran continue after the country’s senior leaders and more than 100 others were killed. Iran is returning fire. Follow our rolling coverage.

  • Angus Delaney, Emily Kaine, Ellen Connolly and Josefine Ganko
Hanson is calling for a referendum to avoid hate speech laws.

Australia news as it happened: Chalmers doesn’t rule out changes to negative gearing; Sussan Ley resigns, triggering Farrer byelection

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  • Emily Kaine, Isabel McMillan and Alexander Darling
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Grace Tame has defended her use of the “globalise the intifada” slogan at a rally outside Sydney’s Town Hall.

Australia news as it happened: PM apologises for describing Grace Tame as ‘difficult’; Qantas makes major change to loyalty program

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President Donald Trump speaks during an event to proclaim “Angel Family Day” in the East Room of the White House, Monday, Feb. 23, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Australia news as it happened: Annual inflation remains steady, ABS figures show; MPs respond to news PM was forced to evacuate The Lodge over security threat

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LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - SEPTEMBER 16: (EMBARGOED FOR PUBLICATION IN UK NEWSPAPERS UNTIL 24 HOURS AFTER CREATE DATE AND TIME) Prince Andrew, Duke of York attends Katharine, Duchess of Kent’s Requiem Mass service at Westminster Cathedral on September 16, 2025 in London, England. Katharine, Duchess of Kent was married to Prince Edward, Duke of Kent, a first cousin of Queen Elizabeth II. She died on September 4 at the age of 92 at Kensington Palace surrounded by her family. Having converted to Catholicism in 1994, her funeral takes place at Westminster Cathedral and is the first Catholic funeral to be held for a member of the royal family in modern British history. Her Royal Highness will be laid to rest at the Royal Burial Ground at Frogmore, Windsor. (Photo by Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images) SMH NEWS.

Australia news LIVE: PM says he would dump ex-prince Andrew from line of royal succession; Bondi royal commission commences today

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New opposition leader Angus Taylor, who might be advised to talk to a wider range of people

Australia news as it happened: Coalition seeks to criminalise actions of anyone assisting IS brides to return to Australia; Armed man shot and killed trying to enter Trump’s Mar-a-Lago

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  • Emily Kaine and Isabel McMillan