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World Cup Final Four – what happens next?

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3 years ago

August 13, 2023

The Matildas have triumphed, securing their place in the semifinals of the FIFA Women’s World Cup following a victory over France this past Saturday.

Their upcoming course in the tournament is now under the spotlight.

In the impending semifinal clash, the Matildas are set to face off against England. The highly anticipated match is scheduled for this Wednesday, August 16th.

Kickoff time

The kickoff times are as follows: 8:00 PM AEST for ACT, NSW, Queensland, Tasmania, and Victoria; 7:30 PM ACST for Northern Territory and South Australia; and 6:00 PM AWST for Western Australia. The exciting encounter will unfold at Stadium Australia in Sydney/Gadigal.

For eager spectators, the game will be broadcasted on Channel Seven and Optus Sport.

Enthusiasts can also tune in via ABC Sport, which is providing live, uninterrupted, and commercial-free coverage of the entire 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup through the ABC Listen App. A live blogging of the match will also be available on the ABC News website.

Grand final

Should the Matildas triumph on Wednesday, their journey will lead them to the grand finale.

The ultimate showdown to seize the World Cup title is slated for Sunday, August 20th, at Stadium Australia, Sydney/Gadigal. The commencement time for this pivotal match mirrors that of the semifinal: 8:00 PM AEST for ACT, NSW, Queensland, Tasmania, and Victoria; 7:30 PM ACST for Northern Territory and South Australia; and 6:00 PM AWST for Western Australia.

In the realm of semifinals, the Matildas aren’t the sole contenders.

Spain and Sweden are set to lock horns in the other semifinal duel. This match is scheduled for Tuesday, August 15th, at 8:00 PM AEST at Eden Park in Auckland/Tāmaki Makaurau.

As the anticipation builds, the Matildas’ full squad lineup is a subject of keen interest.

The journey of these athletes is capturing the hearts of many, as they strive for victory and acclaim on the world stage.

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Iran live updates: Trump claims Khamenei dead as Iran insists he remains in command

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6 hours ago

March 2, 2026

Ahron Young

What’s happening in the Middle East?

President Donald Trump says Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been killed
Iran is entering a transitional period, with a three man leadership council temporarily taking control
The U.S. military confirms three American service members were killed in the joint Israeli U.S. operation
The White House says U.S. forces have destroyed and sunk nine Iranian naval ships
Israel and the United States continue strikes on Iranian targets, with Tehran launching missile and drone retaliation across Israel and Gulf states
Shipping, aviation and oil markets have been disrupted, with civilians fleeing major cities amid escalating tensions

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Israel strikes Tehran anew as conflict escalates and global markets react

Israel strikes Tehran after Khamenei’s death; U.S. warns of prolonged conflict as tensions escalate in the Middle East.

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6 hours ago

March 2, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Israel strikes Tehran after Khamenei’s death; U.S. warns of prolonged conflict as tensions escalate in the Middle East.

Israel has launched a new wave of strikes on Tehran, following the reported killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei. U.S. President Donald Trump has warned the campaign could last up to a month, framing the operation as a move to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear capabilities.

Iran has retaliated with missile attacks, while its Revolutionary Guards claim responsibility for assaults on oil tankers in the Gulf. The escalating hostilities are already disrupting global shipping lanes and air travel, sending shockwaves through international markets.

With reports of the first U.S. casualties emerging and Washington declaring the Tehran operation a success, tensions across the Middle East are intensifying rapidly. The question now is how far this conflict could spread — and at what cost.

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U.S. and Israel strike Iran as missiles hit Gulf bases and oil surges

U.S. and Israel launch major military operation against Iran; tensions rise as conflict escalates, impacting global markets.

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1 day ago

March 1, 2026

Ahron Young

U.S. and Israel launch major military operation against Iran; tensions rise as conflict escalates, impacting global markets.

The United States and Israel have launched a sweeping military operation against Iran, striking leadership targets and more than 500 military sites in what President Trump has dubbed Operation Epic Fury.

Explosions have rocked Tehran, with civilians fleeing the capital as U.S. sea and air assets carry out sustained attacks. Washington says the mission is designed to prevent a nuclear armed Iran and has even called on Iranians to rise up against the regime.

Iran has retaliated with a barrage of missiles and drones targeting Israel and U.S. bases across the region, including in Qatar, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain. While many projectiles were intercepted, a U.S. base in Bahrain sustained damage.

Gulf states long seen as stable hubs for global business are now directly in the firing line, raising fears of a wider regional war.

Oil prices are climbing and tankers are diverting from the Strait of Hormuz as markets react to the escalating conflict. U.S. aircraft carriers, advanced fighter jets and missile destroyers remain in position, signalling more strikes could follow.

With global leaders scrambling diplomatically, the world is watching to see whether this spirals further or shifts back to negotiations.