• Mass shooting in Austin investigated as potential terror act
    Mar 2 2026
    A mass shooting in downtown Austin, Texas has left 14 people injured after a 53-year-old naturalised citizen from Senegal opened fire in a bar. The suspect was reportedly wearing a shirt coloured in the Iranian flag with the slogan 'Property of Allah'. Authorities are investigating the incident as a potential act of terror, though no confirmed link to Middle East conflicts has been established.

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  • Starmer refuses to join US strikes on Iran
    Mar 2 2026
    British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has refused to join American and Israeli strikes on Iran, stating his government does not believe in regime change from the skies and questioning the legality of the attacks. Starmer, a former international lawyer, told Parliament that Britain has learned lessons from the Iraq war and will only allow US personnel to perform defensive strikes from British bases. The stance marks a significant strain in the relationship between Starmer and US President Donald Trump, who criticised the UK for taking too long to allow use of its bases.

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  • Trump warns biggest wave yet to hit Iran
    Mar 2 2026
    Donald Trump authorises ongoing military strikes against Iran, confirming 10 Iranian naval ships have been sunk and stating he is prepared to deploy US ground troops if necessary. Four US service personnel have been killed and 18 wounded, while three US F-15 fighter jets were accidentally shot down by Kuwaiti air defences in a friendly fire incident. Australia faces critical fuel supply concerns with stockpiles falling dramatically short of International Energy Agency standards as Middle East conflict impacts key supply routes.

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  • Illegal peptide injections spark health warnings
    Mar 2 2026
    Illegal peptides are being purchased online and self-injected by people seeking beauty, fitness and anti-aging results, despite not being approved by the Therapeutic Goods Administration. These lab-made versions of naturally occurring proteins carry serious health risks including infection and sepsis when administered improperly without medical supervision. Health experts warn that no injectable peptides can be legally purchased without a prescription in Australia.

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  • From nostalgic to new: Top toys decided by some of the harshest critics
    Mar 2 2026
    From timeless classics to the latest craze in collectables, the hottest new toys have been unveiled at one of the industry's biggest showcases. The toughest critics—children—put them to the test, helping decide what will dominate playtime in 2026.

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  • Baby crocodile pulled from creek in Wallsend, NSW
    Mar 2 2026
    A baby crocodile has been pulled from a creek at Wallsend in the Hunter, with video showing a reptile park ranger taking a leap Steve Irwin would have been proud of.

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