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Ursula von der Leyen Urges US-Iran Talks Amid Mixed Australian Support

3/24/2026

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Von der Leyen Urges Negotiation

Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission, urged the United States and Iran to negotiate to end hostilities and to address the Strait of Hormuz closure.
In Australia, 34% approve the government's military actions on Gulf-region support, signaling mixed public opinion.
One Nation's rise signals a shift, with nearly 22% of the vote in South Australia, surpassing the Liberal Party.

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Hanson Celebrates Momentum

One Nation is now two points behind Labor with a 27% primary vote.
Support among working-class voters for One Nation has surged to 32%, its strongest performance since the 1998 Queensland election.
Senator Pauline Hanson welcomed momentum, saying it is just the beginning.
Premier Peter Malinauskas cautioned the results could hurt federal Labor in the long run.
Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles criticized One Nation's focus on stunts.

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Von der Leyen Urges Negotiation

Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission, urged the United States and Iran to negotiate to end hostilities and to address the Strait of Hormuz closure.
In Australia, 34% approve the government's military actions on Gulf-region support, signaling mixed public opinion.
One Nation's rise signals a shift, with nearly 22% of the vote in South Australia, surpassing the Liberal Party.

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