Josefine Ganko
Josefine Ganko is an overnight producer for The Sydney Morning Herald based in London. She was formerly a breaking news reporter and news blogger.
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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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
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
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
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested as it happened: Former prince released from custody after 11 hours amid Epstein scandal; King Charles, Trump, Virginia Giuffre’s family issue statement
Follow our live coverage of the arrest of the former prince.
- Josefine Ganko, Ellen Connolly, Daniel Lo Surdo and Isabel McMillan
Herzog visit as it happened: Chaos in Sydney’s CBD as pro-Palestine protesters clash with police; Israeli president speaks at ICC
Israeli President Isaac Herzog visited Bondi and spoke at an event, as a rally in Sydney turned violent as protesters and police clashed.
- Angus Thomson, Angus Dalton and Josefine Ganko
Coalition split as it happened: Littleproud says Nationals ‘cannot be part of a shadow ministry under Sussan Ley’ before announcing split with Liberals
The Coalition has imploded for second time since the 2025 election. Look back on our live coverage.
- Nick Newling, Lachlan Abbott, Daniel Lo Surdo and Josefine Ganko
As it happened: Firearm and hate crime laws pass Senate as parliament recalled in response to Bondi attack
Parliament returned two weeks early to urgently debate new laws after the Bondi shooting. Look back on our live coverage as firearm and hate crime legislation passed both houses.
- Angus Dalton, Brittany Busch, Angus Delaney, Alexander Darling, Josefine Ganko and Nick Newling
Venezuela strikes as it happened: Nicolas Maduro indicted in New York after being captured by US; Trump says US will ‘run’ Venezuela
After taking Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro into US custody, US President Donald Trump has revealed plans to ‘run’ the country and tap its vast oil fields. Follow for live updates.
- Josefine Ganko, Lynette Eyb, Catherine Naylor, Paul Dyer, Marta Pascual Juanola and Alexander Darling
New Year’s Eve as it happened: Sydney welcomes 2026 with spectacular fireworks display
Look back on our live coverage as Sydney celebrated New Year’s Eve and welcomed 2026 amid a heightened police presence following the Bondi terror attack.
- Emily Kaine, Jack Gramenz and Josefine Ganko