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Iran has made a chilling threat to target tourist sites worldwide as shocking footage shows a 5000-year-old site being hit. Follow live.

Ultra-wealthy mogul's blistering questions travelled the world. Then friends made a call and it all vanished into thin air.

The US president is said to be seriously considering" a major move on Iran, fraught with danger, that could send oil prices even higher. Follow live.

The US president is said to be seriously considering" a major move on Iran, fraught with danger, that could send oil prices even higher. Follow live.

Iran has lashed out at Australia over offers of asylum made to members of its female football team.

Another high-ranking Iranian official has perished in a new wave of relentless strikes on Tehran as the Middle East conflict spirals further. Follow live.

A world leader was visibly stunned by an Australian reporter's daring suggestion for dealing with Donald Trump - and stopping WWIII.

A former Trump ally has come out swinging in a blistering new interview hours after his shock resignation in protest of the US' war with Iran.

Seven allied nations have abruptly changed their stance on the war, heavily condemning recent tactics from Iran as a threat to peace". Follow live.

Benjamin Netanyahu has touched on an erratic post from Donald Trump that lit up theories of a falling-out between the US and Israel. Follow live.

A teenage girl reportedly leapt from a hotel balcony to escape a sexual assault by three men, with a hotel worker hearing her screams.

Qatar says Iran's bombing of its largest liquefied natural gas facility will take a devastating toll on the world. Follow live.

A senior Iranian official has issued a grim warning to Australia, saying it has decided to take side with the aggressors" in the spiralling Middle East conflict.

The minister charged with looking after Australia's energy has brushed off a warning from one of the country's biggest fuel suppliers.

Anthony Albanese has appointed a fuel supply taskforce co-ordinator as the war in Iran deepens.

Terrifying footage has captured a missile smashing a live TV crew, as the Israeli PM makes a seismic call about the war. Follow live.

A Nationals MP has issued an urgent warning amid fears a fertiliser shortage triggered by the Middle East war could devastate Aussie farmers.

Remaining players of the Iran women's football team have returned home, with a senior Iranian official blasting Australia's offers of asylum.

Japan's prime minister visibly recoiled after Donald Trump gave an incredibly awkward answer to a question about the Iran war. Follow live.

Iranian footballers who changed their minds about asylum in Australia have been paraded by the Islamic regime.

The Pentagon has dropped a huge hint that the Iran war could go on for longer, while Donald Trump has appeared to bristle at Israel's actions. Follow live.

Iran has warned Australia is on the wrong side of history", choosing to side with the US and Israel aggressors".

The Prime Minister has revealed his thoughts on how long the Middle East war could go for, just hours after Australia delivered Iran a chilling warning.

The US President has issued a stunning ultimatum to both nations as global energy markets reel from devastating Gulf strikes. Follow live.

Panic is seeping in following a new wave of devastating attacks that have echoed across global markets. Follow live.

As the war continues to spiral, the World Health Organisation is now looking into a catastrophic scenario not seen in 80 years. Follow live.

Anthony Albanese has appointed a fuel supply task force co-ordinator as the war in Iran deepens.

The war in the Middle East has spiralled as vital energy hubs were struck. Now, Iran's President has warned of uncontrollable consequences". Follow live.

While much of the focus has been on fuel supply, Australia could be faced with a much starker shortage should disruptions in the Middle East continue.

If you thought Australia's fuel crisis was bad, spare a thought for our cousins across the ditch where things are getting even crazier.

A national incident has been declared after a super-spreader' brain disease ripped through a university town.

Australia has rebuked Iran over escalating attacks in the Strait of Hormuz and delivered a stark warning amid global energy shocks.

An Australian pastafarian, who wears a colander on his head as part of his religious belief, has revealed he is facing jail in Indonesia over his alleged mocking of recognised religions.

Iran's President has warned of uncontrollable consequences" after the world's largest natural gas field was attacked, as the war rages in the Middle East.

Hundreds of people have been killed and wounded in a devastating air strike on a drug treatment clinic, as tensions between two neighbouring nations explode.

JD Vance has made a major admission as the war in the Middle East spiralled majorly overnight, sening oil prices through the roof. Follow live.

China has lashed Australia and New Zealand for colonial-style arrogance" after a joint statement condemning Iranian attacks.

JD Vance has acknowledged the US has found itself in a difficult situation in the Iran war as threats of escalation have seen oil prices soar. Follow live.

Donald Trump has lambasted NATO and other major allies including Australia for failing to help as much as he would like in the Strait of Hormuz.

Anthony Albanese is poised to sign-off on a deal with the EU that could pump an extra $10bn into the economy each year.

Israel has wiped out yet another senior member of Iran's leadership as oil prices continue to soar after a major oilfield was hit. Follow live.

Atlassian has defended its decision to fire an employee days after she described its ultra-rich CEO a rich jerk" in a company-wide Slack channel.

Israel has wiped out yet another senior member of Iran's leadership as oil prices continue to soar after a major oil field was hit. Follow live.

Israel has warned of significant surprises" today after a key player in the war was taken out. Follow live.

The Prime Minister has revealed the extent of the damage caused by the missile, including whether any ADF personnel were impacted.

Donald Trump went on a furious diatribe against his Nato allies. But now a former representative of the bloc has hit back. Follow live.

An entire nation has ordered the swift introduction of a four-day week for a shocking reason, as multiple countries tell people to work from home.

Israel's death toll has climbed even further after Iran successfully landed missiles on Tel Aviv a day after the death of a high-ranking official. Follow live.

Anthony Albanese is reportedly on the verge of an important package as the Iran fuel crisis continues.

The former Prime Minister has blasted the Albanese government, saying it has not lifted a finger to help" the US in its war against Iran.