US War Secretary Pete Hegseth: America is 'punching Iran while it's down' in Operation Epic Fury

 War secretary Pete Hegseth goes on the offensive, saying Operation Epic Fury is not a fair fight - and America will show no mercy. Also in The Front’s afternoon headlines, more stranded Australians make their way home from the Gulf. 

War secretary Pete Hegseth goes on the offensive, saying Operation Epic Fury is not a fair fight - and America will show no mercy. Also in The Front’s afternoon headlines, more stranded Australians make their way home from the Gulf.

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War secretary Pete Hegseth goes on the offensive, saying Operation Epic Fury is not a fair fight - and America will show no mercy. Also in The Front&rsquo;s afternoon headlines, more stranded Australians make their way home from the Gulf.
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The Front brings the unrivalled journalism of Australia’s national broadsheet to audio, featuring each day’s essential page one stories, journalists’ candid take on the issues that matter and behind-the-scenes insight from our newsrooms. 
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The Front brings the unrivalled journalism of Australia’s national broadsheet to audio, featuring each day’s essential page one stories, journalists’ candid take on the issues that matter and behind-the-scenes insight from our newsrooms.

The Front brings the unrivalled journalism of Australia's national broadsheet to audio, featuring behind-the-scenes insight from our newsrooms.

The Front brings the unrivalled journalism of Australia’s national broadsheet to audio, featuring each day’s essential page one stories, journalists’ candid take on the issues that matter and behind-the-scenes insight from our newsrooms.

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The Front brings the unrivalled journalism of Australia&rsquo;s national broadsheet to audio, featuring each day&rsquo;s essential page one stories, journalists&rsquo; candid take on the issues that matter and behind-the-scenes insight from our newsrooms.
To find out more about The Front you can link <a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/the-front/podcast/7e7d42e8c77b597cf8532d2e0c847e10">here</a> and for more from the newsroom at The Australian link <a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/">here</a> or search for The Australian in your app store.

US boasts of ‘punching Iran while it’s down’

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he Front podcast afternoon headlines: Donald Trump says Xi Jinping pledged not to supply weapons to Iran

US President Donald Trump claims his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping pledged not to supply weapons to Iran during bi-lateral meetings in China. Plus, a hidden federal budget tax and Delta Goodrem’s going to the Eurovision grand final.

US President Donald Trump claims his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping pledged not to supply weapons to Iran during bi-lateral meetings in China. Plus, a hidden federal budget tax and Delta Goodrem’s going to the Eurovision grand final.

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Federal Court finds Coles misled customers with ‘Down Down’ discounts, supermarket giant now facing huge fines

Supermarket giant Coles misled consumers with fake discounts – although it didn’t unlawfully jack up its prices. That’s the verdict of the Federal Court in a big win for watchdog the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission. Now, the ACCC is coming after rival Woolies and grocery suppliers - so how will retailers react, and what will it mean for prices at the checkout? Our reporter Angelica Snowden is here.

Supermarket giant Coles misled consumers with fake discounts – although it didn’t unlawfully jack up its prices. That’s the verdict of the Federal Court in a big win for watchdog the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission. Now, the ACCC is coming after rival Woolies and grocery suppliers - so how will retailers react, and what will it mean for prices at the checkout? Our reporter Angelica Snowden is here.

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Coles misled shoppers with ‘Down Down’ discounts, Federal Court finds

How Australia’s biggest farmers allegedly rigged broccoli and lettuce prices

Woolworths executive tells court pricing rules stopped suppliers ‘gaming the system’

This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. Our team includes Lia Tsamoglou, Joshua Burton and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music. 

Supermarket giant Coles misled consumers with fake discounts &ndash; although it didn&rsquo;t unlawfully jack up its prices. That&rsquo;s the verdict of the Federal Court in a big win for watchdog the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission. Now, the ACCC is coming after rival Woolies and grocery suppliers - so how will retailers react, and what will it mean for prices at the checkout? Our reporter Angelica Snowden is here.
Read more about this story at&nbsp;<a href="http://theaustralian.com.au">theaustralian.com.au</a> and see the video by subscribing to our <a href="https://m.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfDC8EeZJyt1IVjv5bCRbFBkTl-VYpJyf">YouTube channel</a>.<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/retail/coles-misled-shoppers-with-down-down-discounts-federal-court-finds/news-story/40eef7ad45e8ef42975e391c95450fa4"></a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/retail/coles-misled-shoppers-with-down-down-discounts-federal-court-finds/news-story/40eef7ad45e8ef42975e391c95450fa4">Coles misled shoppers with &lsquo;Down Down&rsquo; discounts, Federal Court finds</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/legal-affairs/how-australias-biggest-farmers-allegedly-rigged-broccoli-and-lettuce-prices/news-story/04909a1e6ad0250a5be4a6359da5991d">How Australia&rsquo;s biggest farmers allegedly rigged broccoli and lettuce prices</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/legal-affairs/woolworths-chief-tells-court-pricing-rules-stopped-suppliers-gaming-the-system/news-story/6b4a9f5fdd21929561aa8f7382a578e5">Woolworths executive tells court pricing rules stopped suppliers &lsquo;gaming the system&rsquo;</a>
This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. Our team includes Lia Tsamoglou, Joshua Burton and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music.&nbsp;

The watchdog who savaged Coles

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US President Donald Trump has arrived in Beijing for high-stakes trade talks with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping. Plus, police allegations against Reza Adib are revealed and Anthony Albanese explains away his government’s tax changes. 

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<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/retail/coles-misled-shoppers-with-down-down-discounts-federal-court-finds/news-story/40eef7ad45e8ef42975e391c95450fa4">Coles misled shoppers with &lsquo;Down Down&rsquo; discounts, Federal Court finds</a>

Why Trump is best buddies with Xi Jinping now

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US boasts of ‘punching Iran while it’s down’

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