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Fuel crisis drives Aussies to rethink how they travel

Fuel crisis drives Aussies to rethink how they travel

Australians are adapting to rising fuel prices by changing their transport habits, with some ditching their cars even if it adds hours to their commute.

US ceasefire plan under review but no talks, Iran says

US ceasefire plan under review but no talks, Iran says

US ceasefire plan under review but no talks, Iran says

US ceasefire plan under review but no talks, Iran says

Iran is contradicting President Donald Trump claim that it's angling for a peace deal, saying it's looking at a US ceasefire proposal but doesn't want talks.

Global group backs cuts, rate rises to curb inflation

Global group backs cuts, rate rises to curb inflation

Global group backs cuts, rate rises to curb inflation

Global group backs cuts, rate rises to curb inflation

Australia's inflation rate will peak higher than previously forecast, as surging oil costs cause consumer prices to increase, a Paris-based policy body says.

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Man charged over plan to fight in Myanmar's civil war

Man charged over plan to fight in Myanmar's civil war

An Australian faces the prospect of life in prison after being charged with intending to join an armed group to fight in a southeast Asian nation's civil war.

Bigger fines for dodgy servos but fuel fears remain

Bigger fines for dodgy servos but fuel fears remain

Fresh produce is likely to go up in price as higher fuel costs flow through the nation's supply chains, but relief to petrol shortages is on the way.

Russia shoots down almost 400 Ukrainian drones

Russia shoots down almost 400 Ukrainian drones

Russia is reporting that it has shot down hundreds of Ukrainian drones in a massive overnight attack across its regions and Crimea.

Big Ukraine attack on Russia a day after deadly strikes

Big Ukraine attack on Russia a day after deadly strikes

Ukraine has launched hundreds of drones on targets in Russia, in what's described as the heaviest drone assault by Kyiv's forces since the war began.

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Iran has US ceasefire plan but dismisses idea of talks

Iran has US ceasefire plan but dismisses idea of talks

Iran has US ceasefire plan but dismisses idea of talks

Iran has US ceasefire plan but dismisses idea of talks

Iran's military has mocked US attempts at a ceasefire deal, vowing "not now, not ever" even as it receives Washington's plan for talks to end the war.

Fuel shortages, price hikes drive rethink on ethanol

Fuel shortages, price hikes drive rethink on ethanol

Fuel shortages, price hikes drive rethink on ethanol

Fuel shortages, price hikes drive rethink on ethanol

Innovative fuel-saving ideas are being tossed up to tackle Australia's shortages as the Iran war throws global oil trade into chaos and prices soar.

Australia warns Israel against south Lebanon occupation

Australia warns Israel against south Lebanon occupation

Australia warns Israel against south Lebanon occupation

Australia warns Israel against south Lebanon occupation

Israel should not occupy southern Lebanon and international law needs to be upheld, Australia's foreign minister says.

Trump cites Iran progress, US proposes plan to end war

Trump cites Iran progress, US proposes plan to end war

Trump cites Iran progress, US proposes plan to end war

Trump cites Iran progress, US proposes plan to end war

US, Israeli and Iranian strikes continue in the Middle East, even as Washington is preparing to send more troops to the region.

Vast Russian daytime drone strike kills three, hurts 30

Vast Russian daytime drone strike kills three, hurts 30

Vast Russian daytime drone strike kills three, hurts 30

Vast Russian daytime drone strike kills three, hurts 30

Russia continues to ramp up its attacks on Ukraine, raining down missiles on busy towns in the middle of the day.

Russia fires nearly 400 drones in deadly Ukraine attack

Russia fires nearly 400 drones in deadly Ukraine attack

Russia fires nearly 400 drones in deadly Ukraine attack

Russia fires nearly 400 drones in deadly Ukraine attack

Russia has unleashed a massive drone and missile barrage on Ukraine and is stepping up attacks along the front in signs that its spring offensive has begun.

Iran targets Israel and calls Trump talks 'fake news'

Iran targets Israel and calls Trump talks 'fake news'

Iran targets Israel and calls Trump talks 'fake news'

Iran targets Israel and calls Trump talks 'fake news'

Iran has fired more missiles at Israel and trashed President Donald Trump's claim the US is in talks to end the war, saying he's just manipulating the markets.

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Diesel standards eased as fuel shortages deepen

Measures to help more diesel flow into the domestic market have been announced as hundreds of service stations across Australia run dry.

Dozens killed in military plane crash in Colombia

The search for survivors continues after a Hercules C-130 crashed after take-off in Colombia, killing at least 66 of the military and police personnel on board.

Iran denies talks with US after Trump postpones strikes

Iranian officials have denied that Iran held talks with the US, just hours after President Donald Trump claimed “very good and productive conversations”.

Zelenskiy says Russia preparing major attack on Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has accused Russian forces of planning a ‌major attack on Ukraine.

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Trump puts off threat to bomb Iran power stations

US President Donald Trump has extended his deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, delaying power plant strikes after "productive" talks with Tehran.

Rationing not yet on the cards as fuel outlook worsens

Australia has been reassured by a key trading partner its fuel supplies are not at risk as other nations look to limit exports to support domestic markets.

ASX tumbles to lowest level since May as war drags on

Australia's mining sector is under renewed pressure, after gold tumbled to a two-month low as oil prices skyrocket and hammer hopes for global growth.

Iran threatens to retaliate against Gulf energy, water

The clock is ticking on Donald Trump's 48-hour ultimatum for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz as Tehran threatens to retaliate if the US attacks power plants.

Israeli settlers smash cars, set fires in the West Bank

Israeli settlers have rampaged through Palestinian villages and wounded several men.

New Ukraine-Russia POW exchange possible: Zelenskiy

Ukrainian President ‌Volodymyr Zelenskiy is optimistic about further prisoner of war swaps between his country and Russia after talks with the US concluded.

Wars cause spike in security fears among young people

A majority of Australians want the government to share more information about national security at a time of global crisis.

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