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Australia has rebuked Iran over escalating attacks in the Strait of Hormuz and delivered a stark warning amid global energy shocks.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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China has lashed Australia and New Zealand for colonial-style arrogance" after a joint statement condemning Iranian attacks.
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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.
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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.
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Anthony Albanese is poised to sign-off on a deal with the EU that could pump an extra $10bn into the economy each year.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Israel has warned of significant surprises" today after a key player in the war was taken out. Follow live.
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The Prime Minister has revealed the extent of the damage caused by the missile, including whether any ADF personnel were impacted.
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Donald Trump went on a furious diatribe against his Nato allies. But now a former representative of the bloc has hit back. Follow live.
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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.
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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.
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Anthony Albanese is reportedly on the verge of an important package as the Iran fuel crisis continues.
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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.
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The chorus against the rapidly evolving conflict over Iran is growing, with prominent figures across politics and economics hitting the panic button. Follow live.
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China has lashed Australia and New Zealand for colonial-style arrogance" after a joint statement condemning Iranian attacks.
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The US military said it has successfully" deployed 5,000-pound bunker buster bombs on Iranian missile sites near the strategic Strait of Hormuz. Follow live.
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Donald Trump's public lashing of allies refusing to aid his war effort has spurred calls for Australia to rethink its relationship with the US.
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A senior Trump official who resigned over the Iran War has led to fury in the White House after he claimed Tehran posed no threat" to the US.
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The US military said it has successfully" deployed multiple 5,000-pound bunker buster bombs on Iranian missile sites near the strategic Strait of Hormuz. Follow live.
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Anthony Albanese is urgently gathering state and territory leaders as Australians weather record-high fuel prices.
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Israel has reportedly sent the US chilling information amid hopes for a popular revolt in Iran, as dramatic scenes play out in Tehran. Follow live.
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Some of Australia and New Zealand's most senior ministers have pledged deeper co-operation amid the most dangerous time" of global crises.
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A US political strategist who has been running simulations on a war with Iran for 20 years has offered a grim assessment of the current situation.
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Israel says it has carried out another high-level strike inside Iran, reportedly killing one of the country's most senior security figures.
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Donald Trump has lambasted Australia and questioned the US' commitment to NATO as he seethes at a lack of support for his Iran conflict. Follow live.
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Israel has responded after Australian of the Year recipient Grace Tame dismissed reports of Hamas militants raping Israeli women.
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The US boldly asserts the war will be over in four to five weeks", but we've all heard that before. Analysts now say Trump is stretching America too far.
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The EU's chief has given a candid read on where talks stand on a deal worth billions to Australia's economy.
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Donald Trump has erupted into an extraordinary tirade at US allies, including Australia, after claiming they rebuffed a request about the war in Iran.
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Donald Trump has lambasted Australia and questioned the US' commitment to NATO as he seethes at a lack of support for his Iran conflict. Follow live.
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Donald Trump made the eyebrow raising claim that a former US president has praised him on Iran. But all of them have refuted it. Follow live.
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Israel says it has carried out another high-level strike inside Iran, reportedly killing one of the country's most senior security figures. Follow live.
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The US President has gone to China for help with the Strait of Hormuz before Australia, a senior minister has revealed.
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Israel says it has carried out another high-level strike inside Iran, reportedly killing one of the country's most senior security figures. Follow live.
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The regional spillover in the Middle East crisis is becoming more visible with the US Embassy in Iraq coming under fire overnight. Follow live.
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Donald Trump couldn't contain his surprise and laughed aloud when he was briefed on the intelligence, sources said.
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There are claims US involvement in the Middle East could last for months despite Donald Trump's insistence the war will end soon". Follow live.
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Two Iranian women footballers have trained with an Australian club after they made headlines all over the world that led to a political stoush.
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Analysts are warning that Australia could be forced into a radical change of tack if the Middle East crisis persists. Follow live.
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An outbreak of a highly contagious virus has hit a cruise ship carrying more than 4300 passengers.
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Leaked audio shows Iran's leader is still alive because of a split-second decision he made seconds before the blast that killed his dad. Follow live.
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Leaked audio shows Iran's leader is still alive because of a split-second decision he made seconds before the blast that killed his dad. Follow live.
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Donald Trump has rejected Iran's bid to end the war and warns the US may further strike one of the nation's key islands just for fun".
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Oscars host Conan O'Brien has revealed why viewers won't hear any mention of Donald Trump's name at this year's Oscars on Sunday.