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Australia news LIVE: ‘Grim week’ for professional sport, says Wells; Trump announces new sanctions targeting Iran

Sydney Morning Herald - National · 20 August 2026 at 11:59 am

Australia news LIVE: ‘Grim week’ for professional sport, says Wells; Trump announces new sanctions targeting Iran

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Australia news LIVE: ‘Grim week’ for professional sport, says Wells; Trump announces new sanctions targeting Iran

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