US moves to isolate Iran; markets drift ahead of big week

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1. US launches ‘Operation Economic Outcast’ to isolate Iran from the world

   The United States has launched 'Operation Economic Outcast' to isolate Iran, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent saying countries will face deadlines to end all financial dealings with the Iranian regime or face secondary sanctions.

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2. ASX set to edge up, Wall Street weighed down by tech stocks

   The ASX is set to edge up while Wall Street is weighed down by tech stocks, with US markets drifting ahead of a week packed with potentially market-moving events.

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3. ‘Who started the fire?’ UK backs Ukraine with seismic deal on AI weapons

   The UK has backed Ukraine with a seismic deal on AI weapons, including sharing confidential missile designs so Ukraine can build the weapons domestically to counter Russian airstrikes.

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4. João Pedro strikes after 31 seconds

   João Pedro struck for Chelsea after just 31 seconds in their Premier League clash with Fulham, though the match later saw soft goalkeeping cost Chelsea dearly.

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5. The everyday foods a leading gut expert always adds to her supermarket basket

   Leading gut expert Professor Felice Jacka shares the everyday foods she always adds to her supermarket basket for a healthy gut, along with the foods she thinks should be banned.

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