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Pakistani police officer arrested over ‘mistaken identity’ fatal shooting of Australian girl
The Australian family’s hire car was littered with bullets after local police mistook them for thieves.
- Hannah Murphy
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- Middle East at war
‘Let the oil flow’: Trump says Iran, US have reached peace deal
The details remain the subject of conjecture as Iran said the final agreement would be negotiated over the next 60 days, amid debate in Israel about whether Trump had given too much away.
- David Crowe
‘This news is really shocking’: Australian girl, 9, killed in Pakistan
Local media reported the family, from the Perth suburb of Kewdale, was mistaken for armed robbers the police were pursuing.
- Jenny Schon and Michael Philipps
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- Middle East at war
‘Fire is on hold’: Iran, Israel halt strikes, but threaten to respond to any new attacks
Iran and Israel agreed to ease strikes against each other after a flare-up in violence threatened to derail peace negotiations and led US President Donald Trump to appeal for de-escalation.
- Eltaf Najafizada
Trump ‘holds off’ on planned Iran strikes as Gulf states take lead on deal
A full-scale military attack on Iran was still possible at a moment’s notice, the US president warned, if an agreement was not reached.
- Michael Koziol
Trump tells aides to prepare for lengthy Iran blockade
The president is set on continuing to put pressure on Iran’s ability to export oil by stopping any vessel heading to or from its ports, according to US media reports.
- Arsalan Shahla and Eltaf Najafizada
Trump not happy with latest Iran proposal to end war, US official says
Iran’s latest proposal would set aside discussion of its nuclear program until the war is ended and disputes over Gulf shipping are resolved.
- Parisa Hafezi and Steve Holland
Iran reportedly offers deal to US to reopen strait and delay nuclear talks
The plan calls for extending the ceasefire so the US and Iran can work towards a permanent end to the fighting, according to news organisation Axios.
- Jon Herskovitz and Steve Holland
Ceasefire in doubt as US cancels trip and Iran’s top diplomat leaves Pakistan
The negotiations were meant to follow historic face-to-face talks earlier this month between the US and Iran.
- Josh Wingrove and Galit Altstein
Trump expects ‘great deal’ from Iran talks as ceasefire ticks down
President Donald Trump says Vice President JD Vance is preparing to fly to Pakistan for further discussions with Iran despite continuing uncertainty and significant hurdles.
- Steve Holland