The headlines discuss geopolitical tensions, Australia's involvement in potential conflicts, AUKUS alliance concerns, and the impact of international events on domestic politics.

• Warmongering Marles commits Australia to US war against China amid Iran mayhem — Michael West - 03:50
• Trump meeting cancellation ‘always a chance’: treasurer — Michael West - 02:39
• Middle East conflict ends plan for PM’s key Trump talk — Michael West - 02:00

• AUKUS at a crossroads: Testing the trust in trilateralism — Independent Australia - 02:00
• Nukes don't stop war, they just raise the stakes — Independent Australia - 06:00
• ‘You worry’: fears in Iranian community after bombing — Michael West - 07:39

The headlines report on Australia's economic competitiveness, Future Fund's investment strategies, and Trump's influence on US markets.

• Trump speeds Future Fund’s retreat from US markets — Michael West - 04:00
• Australia slides down economic competitiveness rankings — Michael West - 01:48

The headlines report on Honda's progress in reusable rocket technology and Trump's considerations regarding TikTok's sale deadline.

• Honda conducts surprise reusable rocket test — Michael West - 15:47
• Trump suggests he will extend deadline for TikTok sale — Michael West - 14:28

This headline focuses on London's plan to pedestrianize Oxford Street to improve the area and stimulate growth.

• London’s Oxford Street to go traffic-free in makeover — Michael West - 00:25