US took 'last best chance' to hit Iran - Trump
US President Donald Trump says he ordered the attack on Iran to thwart its nuclear and ballistic missile programmes, vowing to pursue the war for as long as necessary.
Iran conflict widens as Israel strikes Lebanon
Iran conflict widens as Israel strikes Lebanon
Israel launched new air strikes targeting Iran and expanded its assault to include attacks on Hezbollah in Lebanon, as Tehran said it launched a new wave of missiles that had "opened the great gates of fire" on Israel.
Australia will not join Iran conflict
Australia will not join Iran conflict
Australia said today it would not take part in any military operations in Iran.
Mix of celebrations, rage around world after Iran strikes
Mix of celebrations, rage around world after Iran strikes
Demonstrations against the US-Israeli bombing campaign in Iran turned violent in Pakistan and Iraq, while elsewhere Iranian exiles took to the streets to celebrate the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
More strikes as Trump set to talk with new Iran leadership
More strikes as Trump set to talk with new Iran leadership
Israel launched a new wave of strikes on Tehran overnight and Iran responded with more missile barrages.
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Power vacuum feared
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Power vacuum feared
A power vacuum in Iran could be chaotic on the ground, an Otago expert on the Middle East says.
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Ayatollah’s death brings ‘tears of joy’ to Dunedin Iranians
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Ayatollah’s death brings ‘tears of joy’ to Dunedin Iranians
Some in Dunedin’s Iranian community have "cried tears of joy" at the military intervention in Iran.
Australia supports US action in Iran: PM
Australia supports US action in Iran: PM
Australia is throwing its support behind the people of Iran as Israel and the United States launch major military attacks against the nation.
Radiohead urges Ice to take down video using its song
Radiohead urges Ice to take down video using its song
British rock band Radiohead said on Friday it wanted a promotional video for the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency that used their song to be taken down.
Alleged terror plot arrest 'deeply shocking': Albanese
Alleged terror plot arrest 'deeply shocking': Albanese
Australia's Prime Minister says the arrest of a Western Australian man over an alleged terror plot targeting mosques, police and a parliament building was "deeply shocking".
'I saw nothing,' Clinton tells Epstein inquiry
'I saw nothing,' Clinton tells Epstein inquiry
Bill Clinton said he "saw nothing that gave me pause" when he spent time with Jeffrey Epstein, as he gave closed-door testimony about his relationship with the late sex offender.
Iran strikes unleash global travel chaos
Iran strikes unleash global travel chaos
"You will have hundreds of thousands of people being stuck in wrong parts of the world without any certainty as to when they can move."
Danger that strikes might 'resuscitate the regime'
Danger that strikes might 'resuscitate the regime' in Iran
An international relations academic says he does not foresee swift and peaceful regime change occurring in Iran if "the United States and Israel continue to bomb the country".
All of South Australia on flood watch after bone-dry summer
All of South Australia on flood watch after bone-dry summer
A weather system hovering over the Australian interior all week is set to move south, delivering badly needed rain to farmers.
Iranian media confirm Supreme Leader's death
Iranian media confirm Supreme Leader's death after strikes
Multiple Iranian state media are confirming the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei following a barrage of joint US-Israeli strikes on the nation.
Colours of faith
Colours of faith
A man daubed in colours participates in "Lathmar Holi" celebrations at Barsana, Uttar Pradesh, India, yesterday, which marks the triumph of good over evil.
Paramount wins bid
Paramount wins bid
Netflix bowed out of the Warner Bros. Discovery sweepstakes yesterday, conceding the prize to Paramount Skydance.
Thousands leave US
Thousands leave US
For the first time in about 90 years the United States has seen more people moving out of the country than moving in.
Embarrassing defeat for Starmer as Greens take seat
Embarrassing defeat for Starmer as Greens take seat
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's Labour has suffered an embarrassing election defeat to the left-wing Green Party in an area of Manchester it had dominated for almost a century.
Hillary Clinton tells congressional panel she never met Epstein
Hillary Clinton tells congressional panel she never met Epstein
Former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has told a congressional committee that she didn't recall ever meeting the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and had no info about his criminal activities.