Iran and US both say they targeted the other's military

The United States says it struck Iranian military and Iran says it responded by targeting a US base.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-01/us-iran-exchange-strikes-amid-negotiations-to-end-war/106746458

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Iran and US both say they targeted the other's military

The United States says it struck Iranian military and Iran says it responded by targeting a US base. 

Inhumane conditions at ICE detention camp, lawsuit says

Civil rights groups allege people at the largest immigration detention centre in Texas are being beaten, abused and denied medical care at the camp.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-01/ice-fort-bliss-detention-centre-el-paso-texas/106743548

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Inhumane conditions at ICE detention camp, lawsuit says

Civil rights groups allege people at the largest immigration detention centre in Texas are being beaten, abused and denied medical care at the camp.

Dozens killed by blast in rebel-held Myanmar village

Authorities say the blast was likely caused by explosives used for mining that had been stored in a warehouse.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-01/myanmar-blash-dozens-killed-rebel-held-area/106743428

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Dozens killed by blast in rebel-held Myanmar village

Authorities say the blast was likely caused by explosives used for mining that had been stored in a warehouse. 

Brazil authorities investigate two possible Ebola cases as outbreak grows

The true reach of the Ebola outbreak in central Africa could be much wider than the official figures published by central African authorities, the World Health Organization is warning.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-01/brazil-authorities-investigating-two-possible-ebola-cases/106743268

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Italian and Brazilian authorities investigate possible Ebola cases as outbreak grows

The true reach of the Ebola outbreak in central Africa could be much wider than the official figures published by central African authorities, the World Health Organization is warning. 

Iran weekly briefing: Trump demands changes to peace plan
By Matthew Doran

Donald Trump is reported to be amending a peace plan, which could fuel further delays in finding a final agreement.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-01/iran-israel-war-news-briefing-mon-jun-1/106743408

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Supreme Leader hard to find as Trump wants peace plan rewrites

Donald Trump is reported to be amending a peace plan, which could fuel further delays in finding a final agreement. 

What is it with big countries and incompetent leaders? (Except Spain. Spain deserves more credit at the moment.)

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Castro's indictment references a network of Cuban spies. Who were they?
By Elissa Steedman

In the indictment of former Cuban president Raúl Castro, prosecutors alluded to a network of spies called The Wasp Network. Here is what happened when they were deployed to Florida in the 1990s.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-31/the-wasp-network-cuban-five-castro-indictment/106731804

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Castro's indictment references a network of Cuban spies. Who were they?

In the indictment of former Cuban president Raúl Castro, prosecutors alluded to a network of spies called The Wasp Network. Here is what happened when they were deployed to Florida in the 1990s.

Iranians back on internet after blackout — and send anti-regime videos viral
By Tavleen Singh

After being cut off from the world for more than 12 weeks, Iranians have come back online. Their initial reactions are joy, shock and confusion.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-31/iran-internet-blackout-january-protests-new-videos/106665102

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Iran's internet revival unearths videos regime 'didn't want world to witness'

After being cut off from the world for more than 12 weeks, Iranians have come back online. Their initial reactions are joy, shock and confusion.

US fires missile into ship trying to breach blockade to reach Iran

The US military fires a missile into the engine room of the merchant vessel trying to break through its blockade of Iranian ports, the Central Command says.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-31/us-strucks-commercial-ship-trying-to-breach-blockade/106742250

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US fires missile into ship trying to breach blockade to reach Iran

The US military fires a missile into the engine room of the merchant vessel trying to break through its blockade of Iranian ports, the Central Command says.

Trump to headline 250th anniversary fair after musicians cancel

Martina McBride, Bret Michaels, Young MC, Morris Day and The Time and The Commodores all said they would not perform after alleging they were misled about the nature of the event.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-31/trump-to-host-rally-at-freedom250-event/106742198

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Trump to headline 250th anniversary fair after musicians cancel

Martina McBride, Bret Michaels, Young MC, Morris Day and The Time and The Commodores all said they would not perform after alleging they were misled about the nature of the event.