US strikes Iran as ASX set to slump; Kokkinakis out of US Open

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1. US launches major strikes against Iran for first time since late July

   The US has launched major strikes against Iran for the first time since late July, with explosions reported near Bandar Abbas and other locations as President Donald Trump warned a bigger attack was "waiting in the wings".

   watoday.com.au

2. ASX set to slump as Wall Street falls on higher oil prices, yields

   The ASX is set to slump as Wall Street fell on higher oil prices and yields, following another round of US military strikes on Iran that stoked worries about stubbornly high inflation.

   watoday.com.au

3. 'Sick of it': cursed Kokkinakis pulls out of US Open

   Luckless Australian tennis star Thanasi Kokkinakis has withdrawn from the US Open with an ankle injury sustained two weeks ago in Cincinnati.

   thewest.com.au

4. Big tech accused of radicalising teenage boys over sex

   Big tech companies are being accused of radicalising teenage boys over sex, with an advocate arguing teenagers are being targeted with violent sexual content and misogyny and calling on governments to clamp down on social media giants.

   perthnow.com.au

5. In a weeknight slump? This Korean-spiced chicken method takes just 10 minutes

   Stuck in a weeknight slump? A Korean-spiced chicken method takes just 10 minutes, flash-cooked then rested in a vibrant glaze, and works just as well with all manner of proteins as a handy template for quickfire meals.

   watoday.com.au

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