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In a scorched Europe, no country is safeWith heatwaves across most of Europe and great rivers falling to record lows, the effects of the extreme weather on farmers are likely to flow across the continent, and possibly beyond.The Age — World
How Iran adapted its attacks as US munitions dwindledThe Iranian strikes that killed three American soldiers in Jordan show how quickly Iran’s war-fighting skills have evolved, as the Pentagon runs low on interceptors.The Age — World
Trump’s vaccine order adds more fuel to the anti-vaccine fireThe US president’s executive order calling for scaling back the number of vaccinations American children receive may not have any legal power, but it normalises misinformation about vaccines.The Age — World
Trump’s great humiliation: Middle East may be entering a post-American eraDonald Trump’s disastrous military escapade in Iran has alienated allies, boosted enemies and mutilated America’s power base in the Middle East.The Age — World
China is dominating the EV market. Now it wants to do the same with robotsChina is making a big bet that humanoid robotics will lead a tech revolution. But there are signs of a bubble and growing unease at what the push for AI-powered automation will mean for jobs.The Age — World
Socialists are doing a Trump to the Democrats. US politics is unlikely to return to normalDonald Trump has changed the political game. He’s shown it’s possible to seize control of a major party and remake it.The Age — World
US has used up ‘virtually all’ of its precision missilesThe disclosure from two US sources follows reports that Trump cancelled a major wave of strikes against Iran in part because of warnings from the military about a shortfall of critical weapons.The Age — World
There are half a billion reasons why Trump will be victorious in the midtermsThe Iran war is a running sore, bringing with it higher petrol prices, fertiliser shortages and pessimism. But there are half a billion reasons to believe the Republicans will win.The Age — World
Mystery powerbroker emerges from Gaza dealA low-profile yet powerful figure who has been in the background of Palestinian politics for decades was instrumental in unlocking negotiations to disarm Hamas.The Age — World
Eight backflips and counting: Trump is still promising his big Iran ‘deal’The US president has repeatedly threatened to escalate the war, then called off strikes to allow more time for talks that have so far not led to a comprehensive deal.The Age — World
Trump’s ‘short war’ is spiralling out of control. His personal failings were the triggerBefore initiating a war, you must understand why and what you want to achieve. Trump didn’t, and his actions are leading to a less stable Middle East, and a more assertive Iran.The Age — World
Trump’s Gaza deal sparks questions on whether Israel, Hamas will complyExperts suggest the president’s surprise announcement that Hamas would begin disarming will bring more complications for both sides.The Age — World
‘Monumental step’: Hamas to disarm under deal for Gaza to get new governmentHamas, labelled a terrorist group by the US and Australia, has agreed to a process that will begin with Gaza’s police force within the next two weeks, provided Israel agrees to vacate the territory it has seized.The Age — World
Pressure on Trump to respond after Iran launches missiles at Middle East basesThe “surprise attack” came as Iran rejected Oman’s proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and hours after Trump hosted Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House.The Age — World
Iran war spreads to Red Sea and Caspian, Gulf quiet as US forgoes strikesThe US military said its naval blockade against Iran “remains in full effect” but did not explain why it halted a streak of 13 nights of escalating strikes.The Age — World
New British PM’s pitch to history began with an apology. Amen to that“And I want to be honest with you”, he said. “We have not been good enough, and we need to be better.”The Age — World
The US gave Iran its nuclear capabilities. Now Trump is giving them to Saudi ArabiaA nuclear deal between the US and Saudi Arabia is a reminder to the world that Iran only has nuclear capabilities because America provided them.The Age — World
Houthis target Saudi ships as Trump repeats threat to hit Iran’s bridges, power plantsThe Iran-backed group has fired on two oil tankers in the Red Sea as the US president warns Iran that any more attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz will be met with US strikes on bridges and power plants.The Age — World