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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<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/the-wall-street-journal/if-at-first-you-dont-succeed-die-die-again/news-story/6555c4df02ca6aa360a2cd79d63a3e65">If at first you don&rsquo;t succeed, die, die again</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/world/decisive-devastating-and-without-mercy-hegseths-update-on-crushing-iran/news-story/d3d924aa132d35b5b92958ba67cebc13">Decisive, devastating and without mercy: Hegseth&rsquo;s update on crushing Iran</a>
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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.

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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. 
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.

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.

To find out more about The Front you can link here and for more from the newsroom at The Australian link here or search for The Australian in your app store.

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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 Nepal flash flood: Sydney couple Sreedharan and Lakshmi Iyer missing in natural disaster aftermath

Sydney couple Sreedharan and Lakshmi Iyer are missing in the aftermath of devastating flash floods that have killed thousands in Nepal and Tibet, along with their two sons, Rishab and Rudhra.

Sydney couple Sreedharan and Lakshmi Iyer are missing in the aftermath of devastating flash floods that have killed thousands in Nepal and Tibet, along with their two sons, Rishab and Rudhra. Also in The Front’s afternoon headlines: a huge AFL fine for the Geelong Cats and tributes for the late actor Tim Curry and artist Yayoi Kusama. 

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One man's ‘agonising’ wait for mate as Wong confirms ‘at least’ 34 Australians missing

‘It came at lightning speed’: how the sudden flood devastated Nepal

Geelong hit with $140,000 fine over Jake Kolodjashnij concussion waiver

Rocky Horror’s Tim Curry dies aged 80

Yayoi Kusama, legendary artist of polka dots and pumpkins, dies aged 97

Sydney couple Sreedharan and Lakshmi Iyer are missing in the aftermath of devastating flash floods that have killed thousands in Nepal and Tibet, along with their two sons, Rishab and Rudhra. Also in The Front&rsquo;s afternoon headlines: a huge AFL fine for the Geelong Cats and tributes for the late actor Tim Curry and artist Yayoi Kusama.&nbsp;
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<a href="http://theaustralian.com.au/world/hundreds-missing-including-34-australians-after-deadly-flash-flood-devastates-nepal/live-coverage/ae8cff25615daf7d871bc07762470556#/entry/17150817">One man's &lsquo;agonising&rsquo; wait for mate as Wong confirms &lsquo;at least&rsquo; 34 Australians missing</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/world/the-times/it-came-at-lightning-speed-how-the-sudden-flood-devastated-nepal/news-story/799831bcfeca953c86c09cdaac4ec14d">&lsquo;It came at lightning speed&rsquo;: how the sudden flood devastated Nepal</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/sport/afl/geelong-hit-with-140000-fine-over-jake-kolodjashnij-concussion-waiver/news-story/615c9a0c68b8d205f1d7df57aa79bcf8">Geelong hit with $140,000 fine over Jake Kolodjashnij concussion waiver</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/world/the-times/rocky-horrors-tim-curry-dies-aged-80/news-story/33c2ddba9b57a324a945a733218e81b9">Rocky Horror&rsquo;s Tim Curry dies aged 80</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/culture/yayoi-kusama-legendary-artist-of-polka-dots-and-pumpkins-dies-aged-97/news-story/d8b06a327d098c373fe239fd9219f56d">Yayoi Kusama, legendary artist of polka dots and pumpkins, dies aged 97</a>

Named: The Australian family of four missing in Nepal 

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s UK return: Will the Sussexes return to royal life?

Where’s my castle? Where’s my pony? Those are perfectly reasonable questions for a young prince or princess to ask - and now Archie and Lilibet Mountbatten-Windsor are about to get the answers as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex splash down on a sceptical Britain.

Where’s my castle? Where’s my pony? Those are perfectly reasonable questions for a young prince or princess to ask - and now Archie and Lilibet Mountbatten-Windsor are about to get the answers as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex splash down on a sceptical Britain. So what will the Meghaissance actually look like? Jacquelin Magnay joins us from London. 

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California dreams kaput, Harry and Meghan plan their UK comeback

Britons want Harry to make up with Will, but see trouble ahead

Prince Harry and Meghan’s return could be short-lived

Prince Harry’s third act: will it be a drama - or cause a crisis?

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

Where&rsquo;s my castle? Where&rsquo;s my pony? Those are perfectly reasonable questions for a young prince or princess to ask - and now Archie and Lilibet Mountbatten-Windsor are about to get the answers as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex splash down on a sceptical Britain. So what will the Meghaissance actually look like? Jacquelin Magnay joins us from London.&nbsp;
Read more about this story at <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/inquirer/california-dreams-kaput-harry-and-meghan-plan-their-uk-comeback/news-story/b86a1b9041166e78e7eae0ec03c01b77">California dreams kaput, Harry and Meghan plan their UK comeback</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/world/the-times/britons-want-harry-to-make-up-with-will-but-see-trouble-ahead/news-story/7c7d6e3b554c1ee4122334427d3d8946">Britons want Harry to make up with Will, but see trouble ahead</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/world/the-times/prince-harry-and-meghans-return-could-be-shortlived/news-story/96ed45829c59748e55b9e4b83116e6ec">Prince Harry and Meghan&rsquo;s return could be short-lived</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/world/the-times/prince-harrys-third-act-will-it-be-a-drama-or-cause-a-crisis/news-story/83575a2e996ed5affb6f6d0858ca7f84">Prince Harry&rsquo;s third act: will it be a drama - or cause a crisis?</a>
This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Lia Tsamoglou. Our team includes Tiffany Dimmack, Joshua Burton and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music.&nbsp;

Meghaissance: how Archie and Lilibet are driving the Sussexes’ UK return

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Dolly Parton dead at 80: Country music superstar died in a Nashville hospital following brief battle with cancer

Beloved artist, savvy businesswoman, ‘Aunt Granny’  to her family, just Dolly to the world: the incomparable Dolly Parton made detailed plans for her legacy: starting now.  

Beloved artist, savvy businesswoman, ‘Aunt Granny’  to her family, just Dolly to the world: the incomparable Dolly Parton made detailed plans for her legacy: starting now.  

Tributes are pouring in for country music superstar Dolly Parton, who died following a short illness on Tuesday. Plus, the final report by Antisemitism Royal Commissioner Virginia Bell will be delayed.

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Dolly Parton, the big haired, big hearted queen of country

From poverty to global superstardom: Dolly Parton dies, aged 80

Antisemitism royal commission pushes back final report to avoid Bondi massacre anniversary

Antisemitism royal commission a ‘lost opportunity’ without an extension: security chiefs

Beloved artist, savvy businesswoman, &lsquo;Aunt Granny&rsquo;&nbsp; to her family, just Dolly to the world: the incomparable Dolly Parton made detailed plans for her legacy: starting now.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Tributes are pouring in for country music superstar Dolly Parton, who died following a short illness on Tuesday. Plus, the final report by Antisemitism Royal Commissioner Virginia Bell will be delayed.
Read more:&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/world/the-times/dolly-parton-the-big-haired-big-hearted-queen-of-country/news-story/609341aa350e0df1be630e1159589e38">Dolly Parton, the big haired, big hearted queen of country</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/world/dolly-parton-dies-aged-80/news-story/09647ea2432c3bf6e951466c04d4d58a">From poverty to global superstardom: Dolly Parton dies, aged 80</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/antisemitism-royal-commission-pushes-back-final-report-to-avoid-bondi-massacre-anniversary/news-story/bafab0ceb616dc53d30a42cc6f20b70d">Antisemitism royal commission pushes back final report to avoid Bondi massacre anniversary</a>
<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/antisemitism-royal-commission-a-lost-opportunity-without-an-extension-security-chiefs/news-story/37f21d768c40f830cd154772e35d456d">Antisemitism royal commission a &lsquo;lost opportunity&rsquo; without an extension: security chiefs</a>

How Dolly Parton planned what happens next 

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

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