How a perilous US rescue mission in Iran nearly went off course The rescue had unfolded with near‑perfect precision. Under cover of darkness, U.S. commandos slipped deep into Iran, undetected, scaled a 7,000‑foot ridge and pulled a ​stranded American weapons specialist to safety, moving him toward a secret rendezvous point before dawn on Sunday.

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BREAKING: Israeli military said it had identified the launch of a missile from Yemen towards Israel, adding that air defence systems were operating to intercept the threat. The Houthis have so far not claimed responsibility for the attack.

Doesn't seem to be Tiger's smartest idea...

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A letter to the National Press Club.
Send them your thoughts too, please.

An IDF soldier approached CNN’s photojournalist from behind, placed him in a chokehold, slammed him to the ground and damaged his camera.

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A third major LNG processing plant in Australia has closed as a cyclone approaches. Oil and gas company Woodside said its Karratha Gas Plant had been hit by a "production interruption", joining two massive Chevron LNG facilities already suffering outages.

A cyclone off Australia triggered outages at two of the world’s largest LNG plants, energy giant Chevron said Friday. The Gorgon and Wheatstone gas plants in Australia collectively supply about five percent of the world’s liquefied natural gas, according to Chevron figures.

Asian stocks trading mostly lower and oil prices have gained as a de-escalation of Iran war remains uncertain. US futures are down 0.1%. Brent crude, the international standard, have risen more than 1% to around $98 per barrel.

The 'launching soon' video has now been deleted by the White House

Some very odd posts on X by the White House the past hour:

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Russia is close to completing a phased shipment of drones, medicine and food to Iran, according to western intelligence reports. Iranian and Russian officials began secretly discussing delivering drones days after Israel and the US attacked Tehran, FT reports

Erstwhile US allies in the liberal west have been forced to accept that Trump’s America is no longer a reliable partner in the service of international stability, but perhaps the main source of global uncertainty

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How the US and Britain uncovered Putin’s plans to invade, and why most of Europe – including Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy – dismissed them. Fascinating account by @shaunwalker7.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/world/ng-int...

Over 12,000 feared dead after Iran protests, as video shows bodies lined up at morgue Information trickling out of Iran suggests a far deadlier crackdown on protesters than previously reported.

At least 12,000 are feared dead amid Iran's mass protests, and sources suggest the toll could be even higher.

Greg Jericho says Labor’s super tax reveals a system built for the rich - podcast Columnist Greg Jericho speaks to Reged Ahmad about why the media debate over a reduced tax break for Australia’s wealthiest 0.5% is divorced from reality

🎧❗Super podcast cutting thru the smoke and mirrors on tax breaks for those with $3m+ in superannuation @regedahmad.bsky.social @grogsgamut.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

Blind Eyes and Silence / Tim Sebastian Quick Takes

None of Europe’s tiptoeing around Trump buys it an ounce of respect in Washington, says Tim Sebastian open.substack.com/pub/publicin...

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Australians can now use Apple AirPods Pro as hearing aids – but experts warn they’re not for everyone Experts hope the use of the headphones for mild to moderate hearing loss will reduce stigma and persuade people to test their hearing

The hearing aid feature for Airpods Pro 2 was switched on in Australia this morning. I tried taking the hearing test but apparently cleaners on my street are too noisy atm. www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...

Based on the 2025 budget, what could Australia buy for $46bn instead of one nuclear submarine? Boosting nurses wages, increasing school funding or more tax cuts – here’s what a different fiscal approach could look like

With questions mounting over Australia’s nuclear submarine deal – Aukus – @joshnicholas.com took a look through the budget papers to see what one nuclear sub would buy us.

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Canada goose fights off bald eagle in rare, symbolism-laden battle on ice Photographer captures 20-minute clash between birds emblematic of Canada and US amid high trade tensions

Photographer captures 20-minute clash between a Canada goose and a bald eagle, emblematic of high tensions between Canada and US right now www.theguardian.com/environment/...

‘What a lie’: Danish astronaut responds to Musk claim that Biden abandoned ISS pair on purpose Musk claimed without evidence that Nasa’s Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams were left stranded on the orbital outpost for ‘political reasons’

Elon and his Space Station rescue sounding like Elon and his Thai cave sub www.theguardian.com/technology/2...

This is my final OFM column. Here’s what I’ve learned about buffets, ‘clean eating’ and what not to serve food on | Jay Rayner Much has changed in the food world but there are a few truths that still hold

I have three reviews to go for the Obs but today, after 180 of them, is my last column for OFM. So I thought I’d summarise my searing advice from the last 15 years: the wisdom, the provocations and the occasional stupidities. Enjoy. Or grind your teeth. Your call

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The judge in Lattouf v ABC has ruled that the Federal court matter is of public interest and will be live-streamed on YouTube.
Proceedings begin on Monday 3 Feb at 10 a.m.
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‘A hugely significant sighting’: red goshawk photographed for first time in central Australia Bird snapped by Newhaven wildlife sanctuary ecologist is likely a juvenile on risky 1,500km journey away from parents, expert says

Readers are enjoying this nature story today from @readfearn.bsky.social

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Car crushed by a massive tree that came down on Homer St at Kingsgrove and lifted up the whole footpath. Big enough to take down the power lines on the other side of the street as it fell. Power out to several streets.

Anthony Albanese couldn’t sell a schooner to a shearer. He needs to ask ‘what would Xenophon do?’ | Hugh Riminton As the PM struggles to emulate the Labor party greats, he would do well to learn from a rank outsider from Adelaide

Albanese couldn’t sell a schooner to a shearer, writes @riminton.bsky.social

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The cravenness of Mark Zuckerberg It is clear in which direction the influence was being exerted when the Meta boss went to have dinner with Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago. He goes where the wind blows.

'My issue with Mark Zuckerberg is his spinelessness and opportunism'... Hard to argue with @jemima.bsky.social

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Reuters photographers have been on the ground in Los Angeles capturing visuals that bring home the scale of fires that exploded on Jan 7. Many are veterans who have covered multiple wildfires, but say they have never witnessed anything like this reut.rs/40coXMD

Police sign up top. Text Sydney high school senior investigated by police over deepfake pornographic images of female students It's alleged the teenage male student created both pornographic deepfakes alongside social media profiles of his fellow students.

Laws passed last year made what this student did a criminal offence but there is no action on platforms used to make this content - some apps and websites are even set up to specifically make stuff like this. Why isn’t government attacking this on all fronts?

Righttt!!!!