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Trump threatens to cripple crucial Iranian oil hub

Trump threatens to cripple crucial Iranian oil hub

US forces have "obliterated" military targets on an island vital to Iran's oil network, Donald Trump says, as he issues an ultimatum over the Strait of Hormuz.

Explosions in Tehran after Iran launches fresh strikes

Explosions in Tehran after Iran launches fresh strikes

Explosions in Tehran after Iran launches fresh strikes

Explosions in Tehran after Iran launches fresh strikes

Intense air strikes have landed around Tehran after a new wave of Iranian attacks in the region and President Donald Trump threatened Iran's "deranged" leaders.

World faces largest-ever oil disruption on Mideast war

World faces largest-ever oil disruption on Mideast war

World faces largest-ever oil disruption on Mideast war

World faces largest-ever oil disruption on Mideast war

A global energy watchdog has released a record emergency release of crude as it warns the US-Israeli war on Iran is causing the biggest oil shock in history.

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Tankers burn as Iranian strikes defy Trump's 'victory'

Tankers burn as Iranian strikes defy Trump's 'victory'

Massive fireballs have lit up the sky over the Gulf as Iranian attacks on oil tankers flout President Donald Trump's claim the US has won its war with Tehran.

Israel strikes Iran again after killing supreme leader

Israel strikes Iran again after killing supreme leader

The Middle East is in turmoil as Donald Trump issues a new warning to Tehran after Israeli and US strikes killed Iran's leader, prompting retaliatory attacks.

Hungary threatens to derail EU's new Russia sanctions

Hungary threatens to derail EU's new Russia sanctions

Hungary is blocking the EU’s latest sanctions plan against Russia, and it's also holding up new aid for Ukraine four years after Russia invaded.

Major search for missing fisherman as empty boat found

Major search for missing fisherman as empty boat found

An air and sea search for a fisherman whose boat was found empty almost 40km offshore has been extended.

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Saudi Arabia bombs Yemen port over weapons from UAE

Saudi Arabia bombs Yemen port over weapons from UAE

Saudi Arabia bombs Yemen port over weapons from UAE

Saudi Arabia bombs Yemen port over weapons from UAE

Saudi ‍Arabia has warned Abu Dhabi against backing separatists in Yemen, hours after bombing a Yemeni port over a weapons shipment that arrived from the UAE.

Unchecked port profits risk entrenching cost-of-living

Unchecked port profits risk entrenching cost-of-living

Unchecked port profits risk entrenching cost-of-living

Unchecked port profits risk entrenching cost-of-living

Australian consumers and businesses could face escalating prices from stevedores making huge profits charging record prices to freight and shipping operators.

US seizes oil tanker off Venezuela coast, video posted

US seizes oil tanker off Venezuela coast, video posted

US seizes oil tanker off Venezuela coast, video posted

US seizes oil tanker off Venezuela coast, video posted

US President Donald Trump has announced the seizure of a "very large" oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela amid mounting tensions.

China warns Japan against Taiwan intervention

China warns Japan against Taiwan intervention

China warns Japan against Taiwan intervention

China warns Japan against Taiwan intervention

Japan will suffer a "crushing defeat" by the Chinese military if it tries to use force to intervene over Taiwan, the country's defence ministry warns.

Drunk 'showed off' nude on ski boat before fiancee died

Drunk 'showed off' nude on ski boat before fiancee died

Drunk 'showed off' nude on ski boat before fiancee died

Drunk 'showed off' nude on ski boat before fiancee died

A man seen naked and swerving his speedboat before killing his fiancee in a horror riverbank crash is seeking to avoid jail time.

Taxpayers fork out $75m for embattled Spirit ferries

Taxpayers fork out $75m for embattled Spirit ferries

Taxpayers fork out $75m for embattled Spirit ferries

Taxpayers fork out $75m for embattled Spirit ferries

The operator of the Spirit of Tasmania ferries has been given financial help from the government, with human error to blame for a further $9 million spend.

New Bass Strait ferry arrives with hefty price tag

New Bass Strait ferry arrives with hefty price tag

New Bass Strait ferry arrives with hefty price tag

New Bass Strait ferry arrives with hefty price tag

One of two new Bass Strait ferries delayed by a port stuff-up will cost $1 million per month to berth in Tasmanian waters.

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Bungled Bass Strait ferry arrives in Australian waters

One of two new Bass Strait ferries delayed by a port stuff-up has reached Australian waters following a lengthy journey from Scotland.

Negligence ruling upheld for Ruby Princess COVID cruise

Passengers affected by COVID-19 on a cruise can still pursue damages after the operator failed to overturn findings it was misleading and negligent.

Search for missing fisherman off east coast expanded

Rescue workers are scouring the ocean for a fisherman who failed to return from a trip, with a massive 700km stretch covered as part of an expanded search.

Deadly Vietnam tour boat survivor describes his escape

A Vietnamese man who survived the capsizing of a tour boat in Ha Long Bay says he escaped the overturned vessel by swimming out through a window underwater.

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Trump may help Australia sail ahead in green shipping

Australia has a unique opportunity to cut emissions from international shipping but it could be boosted by a carbon price and policy changes in the US.

Israel seizes Gaza aid boat carrying Greta Thunberg

Israel has taken command of a charity vessel trying to break a naval blockade of the Gaza Strip, detaining Greta Thunberg and other activists on board.

Can-do boat crews make a splash at Beer Can Regatta

Thousands have gathered at a popular city beach to watch crews on beer-can boats battle it out, pirate-like, to find and keep underwater treasure.

Further drama for troubled new Bass Strait ferries

Technical issues have been identified on two new Bass Strait Spirit of Tasmania ferries already plagued by delays and cost blowouts.

Two killed as Mexican Navy training ship hits US bridge

Two people have died and at least 17 have been injured after a Mexican Navy training ship hit New York's Brooklyn Bridge.

'Botched' Bass Strait ferries suffer new cost blowout

A date for the first sailing for the delay-plagued new Bass Straits ferries appears firmer, but the cost of critical berth upgrades has again gone up.

'Big moment': world's largest electric ship launched

An electric ship constructed in Australia that will ferry people and cars in South America is the biggest of its kind and is being hailed by its builder.

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