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• Oil price hits highest since 2022 after report Trump to be briefed on new Iran options

  Axios reported that US Central Command has prepared a plan for a wave of "short and powerful" strikes on Iran.

• Trump says US studying troop cuts in Germany, after Merz criticises war

  His remarks come after the German chancellor criticised the US approach to the war in Iran.

• 'How are we going to get back home?' Islamist group tightens blockade on Mali capital

  The blockade comes days after Mali's defence minister was assassinated in a series of nationwide attacks.

• Police say they believe abducted child was murdered as body found in Outback

  The five-year-old girl was last seen on Saturday at an Aboriginal town camp near Alice Springs.

• US charges Mexican governor and other leaders with aiding drug cartel

  The governor of Sinaloa, Rubén Rocha Moya, hails from the same party as the president of Mexico.

• Israel intercepts Gaza flotilla near Crete and detains 175 activists

  Pro-Palestinian activists say 22 boats carrying aid for Gaza were illegally intercepted in international waters near the Greek island.

• China to ban drone sales in Beijing citing security concerns

  Drone users will also be required to register their devices and secure permits before flying them.

• Jewish agency warned of 'high' threat level ahead of Bondi shooting, report finds

  Gun reforms should be prioritised and policing around Jewish events increased, royal commission says.

• 'I did not expect it': Kenya's Sabastian Sawe welcomed home with jubilant celebrations

  The first man to run a marathon in under two hours in a competitive race received a hero's welcome from supporters and family when he arrived home.

• US singer D4vd bought tools online to dispose of girl's body, prosecutors allege

  The Tiktok star's attorneys have maintained his innocence and vowed to "vigorously defend" him.