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Kevin Rudd will end his tenure as Australia's ambassador to the US a year early, to take up a role in international policy and research. It follows a tumultuous period for the former Labor prime minister under the Trump administration and marks the end of a long and sometimes controversial public life.

Donald Trump is preparing to be formally briefed by senior officials on options for responding to deadly protests in Iran. The US president says he is willing to back up his earlier threat to strike Iran over the deaths of civilian protesters.

Autism advocates have had mixed reactions to the release of an autism Barbie, designed to increase awareness and acceptance of neurodiversity in children, particularly girls. American toymaker Mattel announced the new doll this week, including special features to accomodate the traits and behaviours associated with autism.