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Trump warns of impending strikes on Iran power plants

Trump warns of impending strikes on Iran power plants

President Donald Trump has warned of impending strikes on Iran's power plants and bridge infrastructure after the rescue of a US airman.

Pope urges peace in world torn by the 'violence of war'

Pope urges peace in world torn by the 'violence of war'

Pope urges peace in world torn by the 'violence of war'

Pope urges peace in world torn by the 'violence of war'

Pope Leo has used his first Easter mass to issue a call for hope at a time when the world is torn by the violence of war.

Bargain-hungry public warned of long tail to fuel shock

Bargain-hungry public warned of long tail to fuel shock

Bargain-hungry public warned of long tail to fuel shock

Bargain-hungry public warned of long tail to fuel shock

Motorists are getting access to better, real-time information about changing fuel prices as one state launches a crackdown on service stations.

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Russia and Ukraine trade deadly strikes

Russia and Ukraine trade deadly strikes

Russian drone strikes on Ukraine have killed six people and wounded over 30 more, according to Ukrainian officials, while Russia reported four deaths.

Downed planes spell peril for Trump as Iran hunts pilot

Downed planes spell peril for Trump as Iran hunts pilot

The race is on to find a US pilot after two planes were shot down over Iran and the Gulf in a dramatic development as the war enters its sixth week.

Two US planes shot down over Iran, crew member missing

Two US planes shot down over Iran, crew member missing

Two US fighter jets have been shot down ‌over Iran and the Gulf, with a search operation ‌under way while one crew member is missing.

Zelenskiy accuses Russia of 'Easter escalation'

Zelenskiy accuses Russia of 'Easter escalation'

Russian missile and drone strikes have bombarded Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says as he signalled openness to a potential Easter truce.

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'Bridges next': Trump threatens more Iranian targets

'Bridges next': Trump threatens more Iranian targets

'Bridges next': Trump threatens more Iranian targets

'Bridges next': Trump threatens more Iranian targets

President Donald Trump is threatening US attacks on Iranian infrastructure while other nations try to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, as the Mideast war rages on.

Australia joins oil crisis talks ahead of key UN vote

Australia joins oil crisis talks ahead of key UN vote

Australia joins oil crisis talks ahead of key UN vote

Australia joins oil crisis talks ahead of key UN vote

Australia has joined nations for talks about a vital oil corridor, as the UN Security Council considers whether "defensive" action can be taken against Iran.

Caps on gas, coal costs on the cards if prices soar

Caps on gas, coal costs on the cards if prices soar

Caps on gas, coal costs on the cards if prices soar

Caps on gas, coal costs on the cards if prices soar

Australia is open to a cap on gas and coal prices if they spike due to the widening conflict in the Middle East, the Albanese government says.

UK and allies discuss how to reopen Strait of Hormuz

UK and allies discuss how to reopen Strait of Hormuz

UK and allies discuss how to reopen Strait of Hormuz

UK and allies discuss how to reopen Strait of Hormuz

Forty countries have discussed ways to restore freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz ‌at virtual talks hosted by the United Kingdom.

Hopes dim for swift end to Iran war after Trump speech

Hopes dim for swift end to Iran war after Trump speech

Hopes dim for swift end to Iran war after Trump speech

Hopes dim for swift end to Iran war after Trump speech

Oil prices have surged anew after President Donald Trump used an address to vow the US would intensify strikes on Iran rather than wind down the conflict.

Servos under the pump over prices as cost cuts kick in

Servos under the pump over prices as cost cuts kick in

Servos under the pump over prices as cost cuts kick in

Servos under the pump over prices as cost cuts kick in

After criticising Anthony Albanese for making a national televised speech on the fuel crisis, Angus Taylor has made an address to attack the government.

No clear case for longer Iran war with goals won: PM

No clear case for longer Iran war with goals won: PM

No clear case for longer Iran war with goals won: PM

No clear case for longer Iran war with goals won: PM

Australia will join a snap meeting to end disruption to shipping in a critical oil corridor as the prime minister questions the value of a prolonged Iran war.

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Zelenskiy says talks with US 'positive', Russia strikes

Ukraine wants negotiators to pass the offer of an Easter ceasefire on to the Russian side, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says.

US could exit Iran war soon, Trump says - and NATO, too

President Donald Trump has signalled the US may soon wind down the Iran war without a deal, and threatened to ditch NATO for not helping him with the conflict.

Australia won't send troops to answer Trump's oil rant

Australia has ruled out sending troops to the Middle East amid Donald Trump's remarks for nations to "get their own" oil from the Strait of Hormuz.

Russia urges Ukraine to clarify Easter truce proposal

A Kremlin spokesman has called on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to elaborate on a proposal for an Easter ceasefire.

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King to visit US in April, Buckingham Palace confirms

Buckingham Palace has confirmed King Charles III will make a state visit to the United States and Bermuda in late April.

EU top diplomats visit Ukraine to mark Bucha massacre

The EU's top diplomat and several foreign ministers are in Kyiv to mark the fourth anniversary of the Bucha massacre and to voice their support for Ukraine.

Australia condemns Israel's new death penalty laws

Israel's ambassador to Australia has defended a newly passed law imposing the death penalty on Palestinians convicted of terror attacks drawing a sharp rebuke.

Oil tanker hit by Iranian strike after Trump threats

US President Donald Trump is again threatening the destruction of Iran’s energy resources, while an Iranian drone has set ablaze a Kuwaiti oil tanker.

Australia urges probe into Lebanon peacekeeper killings

Israel's ambassador to Australia has defended his country's actions in Lebanon and death penalty laws which have been criticised by the Albanese government.

Killed aid worker's family demands Israeli transparency

There are demands for transparency and accountability years after Israel killed aid worker Zomi Frankcom, while the ambassador has stopped short of apologising.

'Dog's breakfast': commuter fears over free transport

Regional residents are concerned temporary free public transport to offset fuel prices in one state will make finding a seat harder than ever.

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