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'Players are hostages': Iran's women backflip on anthem

Iranian Australians have thrown their support behind the Iran women's football team with one claiming the players would "get rid" of their hijabs if they could.

AAP · Mar 5

Grattan on Friday: would Labor be supporting this war if it were in opposition?

When Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney addressed federal parliament on Thursday his well-crafted speech had one gaping hole. It did not mention the huge issue dominating world attention – the United States-Israeli strikes on Iran and the subsequent ever-widening conflict that has engulfed the region.

The Conversation · Mar 5

Australia secure second Group A win over Iran – as it happened

Alanna Kennedy scores brace with Mary Fowler and Amy Sayer also on scoresheet at sodden Gold Coast Stadium

The Guardian - AU · Mar 5

Can you watch without wincing? Seven times Australian politicians burst into song

Tim Wilson’s take on a Billy Joel classic has triggered cheers and jeers in parliament. We look back at some unforgettable ‘performances’

The Guardian - AU · Mar 5

Korea set up Matildas showdown with Filipino thrashing

South Korea have made light work of the Philippines in a 3-0 Asian Cup ahead of their group-defining clash with Australia.

AAP · Mar 5

Afternoon Update: Canada asks Australia to be ‘strategic cousins’; Albanese’s gift to Trump; and ‘veavage’ on the red carpet

In speech to parliament in Canberra, Canadian PM Mark Carney says countries will be stronger negotiating together with superpowers

The Guardian - AU · Mar 5

Tiny, lost and constipated: what a baby turtle told Australian scientists about warming seas

The arrival of loggerheads in New South Wales shows these ‘sentinels of climate change’ are being forced into unknown territory

The Guardian - UK · Mar 5

In a ‘ruptured’ world order, here’s how Australia can forge new middle-power partnerships

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney made an impassioned pitch in the Australian parliament for middle powers like Canada and Australia to build new coalitions in the “ruptured” global order that are less reliant on the United States.

The Conversation · Mar 5

Trio of Australian women advance at Indian Wells Open

Three Australian women have banked first-round wins at the Indian Wells Open, but their male compatriots haven't fared as well.

AAP · Mar 5

Petrol prices too high? Here’s how quickly an EV could save you money

Petrol prices began rising even before the conflict in Iran drove oil prices higher. Australia imports around 80% of its fuel, which means prices can spike when geopolitical shocks ripple through supply chains.

The Conversation · Mar 5