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Today's summary *: Australia announced it will deploy a surveillance aircraft, air‑to‑air missiles and support crews to the UAE to help protect Australians in the region amid an Iranian attack threat, while the UK Health Security Agency reports an unseasonal rise in Legionnaires’ disease cases. In sports news, the Seattle Seahawks have agreed to a three‑year deal with cornerback Josh Jobe; MLS handed lifetime bans to midfielder Derrick Jones and winger Yaw Yeboah for betting violations; the Baltimore, Philadelphia and Pittsburgh teams each received a league‑high four compensatory picks for the upcoming NFL draft; five Iranian women’s footballers were granted humanitarian visas to Australia; and Tottenham Hotspur’s interim manager Igor Tudor said survival in the Premier League is the club’s priority over Champions League progress. The World Anti‑Doping Agency postponed its Azerbaijan symposium because of the war in neighbouring Iran, FIFA’s chief operating officer said the expanded 48‑nation World Cup cannot be postponed despite global turmoil, and an opinion piece cautioned that relentless bombing of Iran would not change its fate.
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Australia to send aircraft and air-to-air missiles to Gulf to ‘protect and defend’ civilians, PM says
Anthony Albanese announces surveillance aircraft, air-to-air missiles and supporting personnel will be deployed to the UAE after a request from their presidentAustralia will deploy a surveillance aircraft and supporting ADF personnel to the Middle East for at least a month, as well as provide air-to-air missiles to the United Arab Emirates, in what Anthony Albanese said was an effort to help protect Australians in the region under threat from Iranian attack.But the prime minister has maintained Australia is not taking offensive action against Iran or deploying troops on the ground in the offensive by the United States and Israel. Continue reading...
By josh butler at The Guardian.
London Legionnaire's outbreaks under investigation
The UK Health Security Agency has reported an "unseasonal increase" in Legionnaires' disease cases.
By aurelia foster at The Bbc.
Seahawks bring back cornerback Josh Jobe, AP source says
The Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks and cornerback Josh Jobe have agreed to a three-year contract. That's according to a person with knowledge of the situation. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity on Monday because the deal hadn't been announced. The 27-year-old Jobe spent the last two seasons with the Seahawks after starting his career with the Philadelphia Eagles. He signed with Philadelphia as an undrafted free agent out of Alabama. Jobe started a career-high 15 games last season.
By andrew destin at Apnews.
MLS hands life bans to Yeboah & Jones for betting offences
Major League Soccer gives lifetime bans to midfielder Derrick Jones and winger Yaw Yeboah for betting offences.
By bbc sport at The Bbc.
Ravens, Eagles and Steelers get NFL-high 4 comp picks
Baltimore, Philadelphia and Pittsburgh each were awarded a league-high four compensatory picks in next month’s NFL draft based on their losses and signings in last year’s free agency. The NFL announced the 33 compensatory picks for the draft that will be held in Pittsburgh on April 23-25, including a third-rounder for Minnesota after losing Super Bowl-winning quarterback Sam Darnold to Seattle in free agency last offseason. Picks are awarded to teams in the third through seventh rounds.
By josh dubow at Apnews.
Five Iranian footballers granted humanitarian visas, Hanson secured solar rebate, Wallabies get boost
Want to get this in your inbox every weekday? Sign up for the Morning Mail here, and finish your day with our Afternoon Update newsletterMorning everyone. Five members of the Iranian women’s football team have been granted humanitarian visas in Australia, with the federal government offering assistance to other players. The economic impact of the Middle East crisis deepens, while bombing continues across the region.Pauline Hanson accessed a taxpayer-funded rebate scheme to install solar power on her Queensland home despite calling for an end to public subsidies for renewable energy projects, the Nationals plan to launch a suite of family and women-friendly policies, we have a special video report on Fiji’s HIV pandemic, and why Zac Lomax’s code switch is good news for rugby union fans.Apostles fee | The Victorian government’s plan to introduce an entrance fee to view the Twelve Apostles on the Great Ocean Road has had a mixed reception with some welcoming it as a means to ease traffic congestion. Others fear it could lead to visitors taking risks to see them.Escape to victory | Five members of the Iranian women’s football team have been granted humanitarian visas, the home affairs minister, Tony Burke, confirmed this morning. The news emerged overnight, via social media comments by Donald Trump after he said he had spoken to Anthony Albanese. Fifa said Iran’s men could be banned from tournaments if they don’t turn up to this year’s World Cup in the US.Exclusive | Pauline Hanson accessed a taxpayer-funded rebate scheme to install solar power on her Queensland home, despite calling for an end to public subsidies for renewable energy projects.Exclusive | The Nationals are exploring plans to triple paid parental leave to up to 18 months and introduce income-splitting options for young parents to boost population growth as they attempt to front-run the Coalition’s childcare policy debate.Super law | Labor’s plan to raise the tax rate on the largest super balances will become law after the Greens agreed to wave it through the Senate. And Labor is facing calls to legislate a four-day work week and for workers’ annual leave entitlements to be expanded. Continue reading...
By martin farrer at The Guardian.
WADA postpones Azerbaijan symposium due to war in neighboring Iran
The World Anti-Doping Agency has postponed its symposium in Azerbaijan next week because of the war in neighboring Iran. WADA cited travel and safety concerns. The symposium was planned for March 18-19. WADA has moved to online an executive committee meeting that was also planned in Baku. WADA still lists other symposiums this year in Cairo, Beijing, and Lima.
By ap news at Apnews.
Premier League survival is Spurs' priority and Atletico tie can help - Tudor
Tottenham Hotspur will prioritise earning Premier League survival over Champions League progress, says interim manager Igor Tudor.
By ben collins at The Bbc.
World Cup chief operating officer says tournament is 'too big' to be postponed
FIFA’s World Cup chief operating officer says the tournament is “too big” to be postponed because of global turmoil caused by the U.S. and Israeli war against Iran. Speaking Monday at the International Broadcast Center for the 48-nation tournament, which starts June 11, Heimo Schirgi said FIFA continues to closely monitor the Iran war and its fallout. The tournament, expanded from 32 nations to 48, is scheduled for 11 U.S. venues plus three in Mexico and two in Canada. While the Trump administration has imposed a travel ban on four of the nations that have qualified — Iran, Ivory Coast, Haiti and Senegal — it says it will make an exception for players, team officials and immediate relatives.
By stephen hawkins at Apnews.
Bombing Iran to Rubble Won’t Give It Life
Only when the U.S.-Israeli bombing of Iran comes to a halt, without destroying the state, can the Iranian people sort out their fate.
By thomas l. friedman at The New York Times.
