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Iran's new leader has been a mysterious and influential figure in the shadows of power

New York Times: He has seen his wife, parents and a son killed in US-Israeli airstrikes.

US only country in a survey to say most fellow citizens are bad people

In 24 other countries polled by Pew, most people said other residents there are good.

Son of slain Iranian Supreme Leader appointed as new head of Islamic Republic

His hidden fortune is estimated at more than $130m.

At home, Trump’s $170b war backfires

Polling shows voters blame rising fuel prices for cost-of-living pain.

New York police find suspicious device near scene of explosives incident

Devices were thrown near anti-Islam protesters outside the New York Mayor’s residence.

Coin used as British bus fare was 2000-year-old currency

The coin features the god Melqart, ruler of the underworld, and Greek hero Heracles.

Meet the Aussie farmer who swam his way out of depression

Brendan Cullen is an open-water swimmer and “sounding board” for struggling rural people.

Expats fleeing Dubai abandon pets in scramble to leave

Rescue groups report shelters overwhelmed and animals tied to streetside posts.

Oil soars 30% as US-Israel war with Iran batters Asian markets

The war has halted Strait of Hormuz shipping, blocking a fifth of global crude.

War with Iran spreading economic damage

Europe and Asia hit hard, with rising shipping costs and energy prices.

56 Afghan civilians killed in conflict with Pakistan since last week: UN

Pakistan denies causing any civilian deaths in its latest airstrikes.

Men are nearly twice as likely to hold Australia’s top-paid jobs

In Australia, discretionary pay is also contributing significantly to the gender gap.

Seascape developer put into receivership

Calibre Partners is now running the company developing the country's tallest tower.

These 7 destinations are unbeatable. How many have you ticked off?

One travel writer shares 7 spots they can't help but revisit.

Expats fleeing Dubai abandon pets in scramble to leave

Rescue groups report shelters overwhelmed and animals tied to streetside posts.

Iran could retrieve uranium at site US bombed last year, officials say

New York Times: Any insertion of commandos to secure the stockpile would be highly risky.

Lawn and order: Millionaires use squatters’ rights to win court fight for patch of grass

Individuals can gain property not legally theirs if they occupy it for at least 10 years.