Australia news LIVE: Alleged killer of five-year-old NT girl moved to Darwin after riots in Alice Springs; Trump tells US Congress operations in Iran have ‘terminated’
A suspected killer in the death of a five-year-old girl in the Northern Territory was moved to Darwin following riots in Alice Springs, where community unrest prompted calls for calm from Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. In the US, President Donald Trump informed Congress that military operations in Iran have 'terminated,' while maintaining a naval blockade amid stalled negotiations. Meanwhile, prominent surgeon Dr Reza Adib was charged with rape in Queensland, and King Charles concluded his US tour with a state visit to Bermuda.
- ▪A suspect in the killing of a five-year-old NT girl was relocated to Darwin after riots erupted in Alice Springs.
- ▪Prime Minister Anthony Albanese expressed sympathy over the child's death and urged calm in the community.
- ▪US President Donald Trump stated that military operations in Iran have 'terminated' but continues a naval blockade of Iranian ports.
- ▪Dr Reza Adib, partner of former Queensland premier Annastacia Palaszczuk, was charged with three counts of rape following a police raid.
- ▪King Charles wrapped up a US tour and arrived in Bermuda for a state visit.
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Pinned post from 6.05amGo to latestWhat you need to knowBy Good morning and welcome to the national news blog. Follow along for live coverage of breaking news in Australia and around the world.Here’s the news you need to know:US President Donald Trump has told lawmakers that American military operations in Iran have “terminated” as he skirts a deadline to gain congressional approval for the war that began two months ago.Trump said he was “not satisfied” with Iran’s latest proposal, after saying he would stick with the “incredible” naval blockade of Iranian ports amid concerns that the vital Strait of Hormuz would not reopen anytime soon.After a riot broke out in Alice Springs on Thursday night, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called for calm, saying word of Kumanjayi Little Baby’s death…
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