Want to get this in your inbox every weekday? Sign up for the Afternoon Update here , and start your day with our Morning Mail newsletter Good afternoon. Donald Trump has said the US “ will take very strong action ” against Iran if the regime starts to execute people as part of its crackdown on anti-government protests. The US president did not elaborate on what shape that action would take, although his options may be limited . Human activity helped make 2025 third-hottest year on record, experts say Labor considering extending new hate speech protections to LGBTQ+ Australians and religious groups Islamic prayer hall permanently closes after controversial cleric comes under scrutiny following Bondi terror attack Man accused of making threats against MP says he stands for ‘Team Australia’ after court appearance Australian 16-year-old Antonio Arena scores with first touch on debut for Italian giants Roma BTS announces return with world tour to hit Australia in 2027 Continue reading...