Australia news live: Australian UN observer hurt in blast in Lebanon; two men drown after saving child in hotel pool

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Four peacekeepers wounded in explosion near Israel border; Queensland police prepare report for coroner after Gold Coast tragedy. Follow today’s latest headlines

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An Australian was among three UN observers and one translator injured in an explosion near Lebanon’s border with Israel. UN interim force in Lebanon spokesperson Andrea Tenenti told AFP that two observers were from Australia and Chile, adding that all four wounded were in stable condition. Australia’s defence department said the Australian’s injuries were not life-threatening.

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